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Bill Summary · SB 876

Summary: SB 876 (Session 2025) – Rowan County Board of Commissioners Vacancies

Purpose

To require that vacancies on the Rowan County Board of Commissioners be filled in accordance with G.S. 153A-27.1. The bill designates Rowan County as subject to the procedures outlined in that statute for filling vacancies.

Key Provisions

  • G.S. 153A-27.1(h) amendment (Section 1): Rewrites and expands the list of counties to which the vacancy-filling process of G.S. 153A-27.1 applies, including Rowan County among others. The updated list explicitly includes Rowan County in the set of counties covered by this provision.
  • Applicability (Section 2): The act applies to Rowan County only.
  • Effective date (Section 3): The act becomes law upon signature and applies to vacancies that occur on or after the effective date.

What the bill changes

  • Establishes that when a vacancy arises on the Rowan County Board of Commissioners, the vacancy is to be filled under the procedures specified in G.S. 153A-27.1, rather than any other route (e.g., temporary appointments outside that statute).
  • Explicitly places Rowan County within the scope of the list of counties governed by that statute’s vacancy-filling rules.

Who is affected

  • Rowan County: The county government, specifically the Board of Commissioners, and potential nominees for vacancies.
  • Public stakeholders in Rowan County: Residents who are affected by how vacant seats are filled (e.g., timing of appointments, qualifications, appointment process).

Procedural and Timing Aspects

  • Effective Date: The act becomes law upon its signing and applies to vacancies occurring on or after that date.
  • Application Scope: Limited to Rowan County (Section 2), ensuring the county follows G.S. 153A-27.1 for filling vacancies.

Notes

  • The bill has a primary sponsor in Senator Ford, with a co-sponsor noted as Carl Ford.
  • The text references G.S. 153A-27.1(h) and explicitly adds Rowan County to the list of counties subject to this provision.
  • The bill is filed as a local act and applies only to Rowan County, not statewide.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief background on G.S. 153A-27.1 and how it governs vacancy procedures, or compare Rowan County’s current vacancy practices with the statute’s provisions.

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

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