How HB 376 changes current law

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The bill amends the charter of the Town of Millville to modify the procedures for annexation of territory.

• Section 3. 1.3 Annexation of Territory

  The When the Town Manager or designee having has verified the notifications, → When the Town Manager or designee has verified the notifications,

  Corrects grammatical errors in the text regarding notifications verification.

• Section 3. 1.3 Annexation of Territory

  will shall vote to accept the report, reject the report, or refer it to the Annexation Committee to accommodate new information. → shall vote to accept the report, reject the report, or refer it to the Annexation Committee to accommodate new information.

  Eliminates unnecessary wording for clarity in voting procedures.

• Section 3. 1.3 Annexation of Territory

  Following the public hearing, the Town Council shall, within thirty (30) days, exercise one of the following options: (1) take a final vote on whether or not to approve the annexation request, in which case the vote to annex must pass by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all the members of the Town Council present and voting; or (2) vote by simple majority of the members present and voting, to hold a Town of Millville town-wide referendum on the petition. → Following the public hearing, the Town Council shall, within thirty (30) days, exercise one of the following options: (1) take a final vote on whether or not to approve the annexation request, in which case the vote to annex must pass by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all the members of the Town Council present and voting; or (2) vote by a simple majority of the members present and voting, to hold a Town of Millville town-wide referendum on the petition.

  Ensures grammatical correctness and consistency in voting language.