From the 153rd General Assembly, this bill updates the charter of the Town of Millsboro with three key changes:
Redistricting Timeline
- Authorizes the town to redraw its three municipal election districts using data from the 2020 federal census.
- Sets a deadline of January 1, 2026 for this redistricting.
- Requires future redistricting within two years of each federal decennial census.
Town Council Vacancies
- Establishes a tiered process for filling vacancies:
- If less than one year remains in the term, the Town Council appoints a replacement.
- If more than one year remains, a special election is required.
- If no one files to run in the special election, the Town Council appoints a replacement.
Secretary Role Clarification
- Specifies that the Secretary must be a member of the Town Council.
- Outlines the Secretary’s duties, ensuring clarity in governance.
For the complete bill, please click here: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141712