Millsboro bill directs council to redraw three election districts

The bill directs Millsboro's Town Council to adjust the boundaries of its three election districts. These are the town's three districts for electing council representatives. Each district must be one connected area. District populations must be as equal as practical, using the latest 10-year federal census. The first adjustment, using 2020 census data, was due by January 1, 2026. Later adjustments are due by January 1 of the second year after each 10-year federal census. Adjusted boundaries apply to the next annual town election, including nominations, and to other matters when that election's winners take office.

The council appoints someone when a vacant seat has less than one year left and calls a special election when it has more than one year left. This covers vacancies on Millsboro's Town Council. Appointees must qualify under the town charter and live in the district when required. A majority of the remaining council members must approve an appointment. If no qualified person files for a special election, the council appoints someone instead. An appointee for a seat with less than one year left serves until the next regular town election. A special election must take place 30 to 90 days after the vacancy.

The Town Council must choose its secretary from its own members. The secretary records minutes for closed council sessions, signs adopted town laws and formal decisions, and works with the town clerk on minutes for all council meetings. Minutes from closed sessions go to council members for approval at the next meeting or as soon afterward as possible.