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This bill amends the Second Class Township Code to clarify and improve the process for filling vacancies in township supervisor positions. Specifically, the bill establishes a more detailed procedure for handling vacancies, including the creation of a "vacancy board" consisting of current board supervisors and one additional registered township elector appointed annually. If the board of supervisors cannot fill a vacancy within 30 days, the vacancy board has an additional 15 days to do so. The bill also provides a clear mechanism for what happens if the vacancy board cannot fill the position: the chairperson (or remaining members) must petition the court of common pleas to fill the vacancy. In cases where a majority of supervisor seats become vacant, the court of common pleas will fill the positions upon petition by remaining supervisors or at least 15 registered township electors. Additionally, the bill clarifies resignation procedures, ensuring that resignations that would prevent a quorum are handled in a specific manner, with the vacancy taking effect on the date specified in the resignation or the second business day after submission, whichever is later. The changes are designed to provide a more structured and transparent process for addressing leadership gaps in second-class townships.

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