Section 1.

Amends Section 3 and Section 4 (SL 1907-230, as amended) of the Town of Brookford’s Chater as follows. Lists the officers of the Town of Brookford as the mayor and four aldermen (was, initially mayor and three commissioners, and other appointed officers and agents). Specifies that the mayor’s term is four years and the terms of office for the aldermen are four years, staggered. Directs that the town officers are to be elected at the time of the general election in each even-numbered year on a nonpartisan plurality basis. Removes outdated language and makes technical changes.

Specifies that no municipal elections will be conducted in 2027 and that the terms of office for the two aldermen serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2027 will be extended by one year. The terms of office for the mayor and two aldermen serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2029 will be extended by one year. Regular municipal elections will resume in even-numbered years beginning in 2028 with the same staggering of terms as when elections were conducted in the odd-numbered years.

Section 2.

Amends Section 4 (SL 1893-274, as amended), of the Charter of the Town of Catawba so that elections are conducted in even-numbered years (was, odd-numbered years). Removes outdated language.

Specifies that no municipal elections will be conducted in 2027 and that the terms of office for the mayor and two council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2027 will be extended by one year. The terms of office for the two council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2029 will be extended by one year. Regular municipal elections will resume in even-numbered years beginning in 2028 with the same staggering of terms as when elections were conducted in the odd-numbered years.

Section 3.

Amends Section 3 of the Charter (SL 1893-11, as amended) of the City of Claremont as follows. Directs that regular municipal elections will be held at the time of the general election on even-numbered years. Specifies that the elections are to be conducted on a nonpartisan plurality basis. Makes technical and conforming changes, including to section title. Removes outdated language. Makes organizational changes.

Specifies that no municipal elections will be conducted in 2027 and that the terms of office for the three council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2027 will be extended by one year. The terms of office for the mayor and two council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2029 will be extended by one year. Regular municipal elections will resume in even-numbered years beginning in 2028 with the same staggering of terms as when elections were conducted in the odd-numbered years.

Section 4.

Amends Section 4.01 of the Charter of the City of Conover (SL 1977-78, as amended), as follows. Directs that regular municipal elections will be held at the time of the general election in even-numbered years. Makes technical and conforming changes. Removes outdated language.

Specifies that no municipal elections will be conducted in 2027 and that the terms of office for the three council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2027 will be extended by one year. The terms of office for the mayor and two council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2029 will be extended by one year. Regular municipal elections will resume in even-numbered years beginning in 2028 with the same staggering of terms as when elections were conducted in the odd-numbered years.

Section 5.

Amends Section 2.01 of the City of Hickory (SL 1961-323, as amended), as follows. Replaces references to “aldermen” with “council members.” Directs that regular municipal elections will be held at the time of the general election on even-numbered years. Makes technical and conforming changes. Removes outdated language.

Specifies that no municipal elections will be conducted in 2027 and that the terms of office for the three council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2027 will be extended by one year. The terms of office for the mayor and three council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2029 will be extended by one year. Regular municipal elections will resume in even-numbered years beginning in 2028 with the same staggering of terms as when elections were conducted in the odd-numbered years.

Section 6.

Amends Section 3 (SL 1907-430, as amended) of the Charter of the Town of Long View as follows. Specifies that the town’s governing body consists of a mayor and six aldermen, who each represent and are elected by a ward of the town. Specifies that the mayor serves for a four-year term, and that the aldermen serve for four-year terms, staggered. Requires aldermen to be a resident of the ward in which they’re elected. Directs that regular municipal elections will be held at the time of the general election on even-numbered years. Makes technical changes.

Specifies that no municipal elections will be conducted in 2027 and that the terms of office for the three aldermen serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2027 will be extended by one year. The terms of office for the mayor and three aldermen serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2029 will be extended by one year. Regular municipal elections will resume in even-numbered years beginning in 2028 with the same staggering of terms as when elections were conducted in the odd-numbered years.

Section 7.

Makes the following changes to Section 4 of the Town of Maiden (SL 1883-103, as amended). Directs that regular municipal elections will be held in the first Tuesday in November on even-numbered years (was, odd-numbered years). Removes town specific rules for electing the mayor and town council. Instead directs that the results be determined in accordance with GS 163-292 (election results using the plurality method). Specifies that Town elections will be conducted in line with uniform municipal election laws in GS Chapter 163 except as otherwise provided. Makes technical and conforming changes. Removes outdated language.

Specifies that no municipal elections will be conducted in 2027 and that the terms of office for the mayor and two council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2027 will be extended by one year. The terms of office for the two council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2029 will be extended by one year. Regular municipal elections will resume in even-numbered years beginning in 2028 with the same staggering of terms as when elections were conducted in the odd-numbered years.

Section 8.

Amends Article III of the City of Newton’s Charter (SL 1989-1042, as amended) as follows. Replaces references to the “Board of Aldermen” with “City Council.” Extends the mayor’s term to four (was, two) years. Directs that regular municipal elections will be held at the time of the general election on even-numbered years. Makes technical and conforming changes, including to section title. Removes outdated language.

Specifies that no municipal elections will be conducted in 2027 and that the terms of office for the mayor and three council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2027 will be extended by one year. The terms of office for the three council members serving on the effective date of this section whose terms are set to expire in 2029 will be extended by one year. Regular municipal elections will resume in even-numbered years beginning in 2028 with the same staggering of terms as when elections were conducted in the odd-numbered years.

Section 9.

Applies to elections held on or after the act becomes law.