Iowa HF2520 allows voters to petition for a special election to fill vacancies in elective county and city offices.

Iowa HF2520 modifies the process for filling vacancies in elective county and city offices. If a county board of supervisors or city council chooses to fill a vacancy by appointment, eligible voters can petition for a special election if the remaining term is at least six months. The petition must be filed with the county or city clerk and meet specific requirements. If the petition is valid, a special election is called to fill the vacancy. The elected official will serve the remaining term of the unexpired appointment.

Iowa HF2520 allows voters to petition for a special election to fill vacancies in elective county and city offices.

Iowa HF2520 modifies the process for filling vacancies in elective county and city offices. If a county board of supervisors or city council chooses to fill a vacancy by appointment, eligible voters can petition for a special election if the remaining term is at least six months. The petition must be filed with the county or city clerk and meet specific requirements. If the petition is valid, a special election is called to fill the vacancy. The elected official will serve the remaining term of the unexpired appointment.