House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Modifies the proposed changes to Paragraph 2 of Section 12A of SL 1927-232, as amended, by increasing the number of members on the Winston-Salem City Council by one rather than two at-large members. Maintains the residency requirement for the at-large member to be a resident of Winston-Salem. Maintains the proposed changes to wards from which members are elected. Eliminates the directive requiring the at-large member to be elected during the statewide general election held in November 2024, serving four-year terms. Makes conforming changes and deletions. Makes a technical change to Paragraph 1 of Section 12A of SL 1927-232.

Amends Section 12J of SL 1927-232, requiring regular municipal elections to be held in even-numbered years, with the mayor and city council elected on a partisan basis. Requires the primary and election to be held and conducted pursuant to general law governing county officer elections. Deletes obsolete language. Repeals Section 12B of SL 1927-232, as amended, setting forth parameters for primary elections for mayor and city council candidates. 

Adds that the act applies to elections held on or after the date the act becomes law. Makes conforming title changes.