Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the intent to better stagger elections but does not provide the specific years or dates for the new schedule.
Revised Election Schedule for Donalsonville Mayor and Council
This law changes the election schedule for the mayor of Donalsonville to better stagger mayoral elections with councilmember elections.
What This Bill Does
- Amends the city charter approved in April 1997 to revise the mayor's election schedule.
- Staggered the timing of mayoral and councilmember elections so they do not occur at the same time.
- Provides rules for an interim term of office if needed during transitions.
- Repeals older laws that conflict with these new changes.
Who It Names or Affects
- The City of Donalsonville
- Voters who elect the mayor and councilmembers
- Current or future mayors and city council members
Terms To Know
- Stagger elections
- Scheduling different offices to be elected in separate years so they do not all happen at once.
- Interim term of office
- A temporary period where someone serves until a regular election is held or the next official takes over, as provided for by this law.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not list specific dates for when these new elections will occur.
- Details on how the staggered schedule works year-by-year are not included in the summary excerpt.
- The exact length of an interim term is defined by the law but not specified in this brief description.