Establishes procedures for filling mayoral vacancies in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

The bill outlines procedures for handling vacancies in the office of mayor in New Bedford. If a vacancy occurs before the last 12 months of the term, the city clerk must order an election to fill the position for the remainder of the term. If the vacancy occurs during the last 12 months of the term, the city council must hold a meeting and elect one of its members as mayor by majority vote. The act takes effect upon passage.

Establishes procedures for filling mayoral vacancies in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

The bill outlines procedures for handling vacancies in the office of mayor in New Bedford. If a vacancy occurs before the last 12 months of the term, the city clerk must order an election to fill the position for the remainder of the term. If the vacancy occurs during the last 12 months of the term, the city council must hold a meeting and elect one of its members as mayor by majority vote. The act takes effect upon passage.