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SB 1450

Milan - Subject to local approval, requires the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to fill a vacancy declared for an office of Alderman within 60 days of such vacancy; authorizes the mayor to make temporary appointments to the office of city attorney or city judge in cases of sickness, absence, or other temporary disability; makes other changes to the city charter. - Amends Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 1999; as amended.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Milan must fill aldermanic vacancies within 60 days and allow mayors temporary appointments to city attorney/judge roles during absences, subject to local voter approval.

Comp. became Pr. Ch. 20
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Bill Summary · SB 1450

Legislative bill overview

SB 1450 amends Milan's city charter to require the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to fill aldermanic vacancies within 60 days and authorizes the mayor to make temporary appointments to city attorney or city judge positions during absences or disabilities. The bill is subject to local approval and makes additional unspecified changes to the city's governance structure.

Why is this important

The 60-day vacancy requirement ensures continuity of local representation and prevents extended periods without full aldermanic representation. The temporary appointment authority streamlines emergency governance by allowing the mayor to maintain essential city functions without requiring full board approval during unexpected personnel gaps.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify selection criteria for filling vacancies or define what constitutes "temporary disability," which could lead to inconsistent application
  • Mayor's discretionary power: Granting mayors unilateral temporary appointment authority to judicial/legal positions (city attorney, judge) may conflict with separation of powers principles or charter provisions requiring board consent
  • Local approval requirement: Subjecting implementation to local voter approval could delay implementation or leave governance uncertain if the measure fails

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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