Iowa HF510 modifies rules for special elections to fill city office vacancies.

Iowa HF510 amends the process for filling city office vacancies. If a city council decides to fill a vacancy by appointment, eligible electors can petition for a special election. The council can challenge the petition in district court if the remaining term is less than one year. If the court finds the election financially burdensome, the vacancy will be filled by appointment. The council must decide within ten days of receiving the petition.

Iowa HF510 modifies rules for special elections to fill city office vacancies.

Iowa HF510 amends the process for filling city office vacancies. If a city council decides to fill a vacancy by appointment, eligible electors can petition for a special election. The council can challenge the petition in district court if the remaining term is less than one year. If the court finds the election financially burdensome, the vacancy will be filled by appointment. The council must decide within ten days of receiving the petition.