Bill Summary for H 387 (2021-2022)

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May 5 2021

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House Bill 387 (Local) Filed Wednesday, March 24, 2021
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN FILLING VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IN THE CITY OF DURHAM.
Intro. by Hawkins, Alston, Reives.

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House committee substitute to the 2nd edition makes the following changes. Further amends Sections 13.2 of the Charter of the City of Durham, SL 1975-671, as amended, to allow the City Council to choose to call for a special election when a vacancy occurs in the office of Mayor or City Council, instead of appointing someone to fill the vacancy. Makes a conforming change to Section 13.3 of the Charter. Amends the act's long title.