Amends Section 3.1 of the Charter of the City of New Bern, set out in SL 2016-41, so that elections are conducted in even-numbered years (was, odd-numbered years) and the Mayor and Board of Alderman are elected by the plurality method as provided in GS 163-292 (was, election and runoff as provided in GS 163-293).

Provides a special election will take place to fill a vacancy on the Board of Alderman if the vacancy is not filled after 90 days. States that the special election will be conducted in accordance with the City charter and GS Chapter 163. Details appointment deadlines and specific manner requirements.

Provides that the City will not hold municipal elections in 2029, and terms of office set to expire in 2029 will be extended by one year. States that regular municipal elections will be held in 2030 and every four years thereafter.

Effective when the act becomes law and applicable to elections held on or after January 1, 2030.