House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Removes reference to Subchapter IX of the uniform municipal election laws in GS Chapter 163, so that the Town of Faith must conduct elections in line with the provisions of the entire chapter. Makes technical and clarifying changes.
Bill Summaries: H136 (2025-2026 Session)
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Bill H 136 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 4 2025 - View summary
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Bill H 136 (2025-2026)Summary date: Feb 17 2025 - View summary
Amends SL1903-363, Section 4, as amended, to require elections in Faith to be held at the time of the general election in each even-numbered year, and conducted in accordance with the uniform municipal election laws in GS Chapter 163. Also amends Section 3, as amended, to require that the Town aldermen serve a term of four-years.
Prohibits conducting municipal elections in Faith in 2025. Extends the terms of office for the aldermen in Faith serving on the act's effective date by one year. Requires regular municipal elections to be held in Faith every four years beginning in 2026. Specifies that in 2026, and quadrennially thereafter, five aldermen are to be elected to serve four-year terms.