Bill > HB251

This bill amends the Delaware Code to modify the structure and election processes of the New Castle County Council. Specifically, the bill increases the number of councilmanic districts from 12 to 13 following the 2030 decennial census, with these changes taking effect in the 2032 general election. Instead of electing a County Council President through a county-wide ballot, the bill now allows the Council members to elect their president from among themselves by a majority vote. The bill removes previous provisions for holding special elections to fill a vacancy in the President's office and instead gives the Council the authority to elect a new president from its members following any special election to fill a Council vacancy. The redistricting process for the new 13-district system is detailed, requiring the appointment of a Redistricting Commission with specific composition and guidelines, including ensuring districts are contiguous and have nearly equal population. The bill also adjusts the terms of Council members to accommodate the new district structure, with some members' terms ending in 2034 and others in 2036. Most sections of the bill take effect immediately, with some specific provisions set to take effect in November 2032.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142734