GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 863

Short Title:  Laurel Park Election Clarification.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representative Justus.
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Referred to:  Government.
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March 27, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT CONCERNING STAGGERED TERMS FOR THE TOWN OF LAUREL PARK.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Section 2 of Chapter 622, Session Laws of 1947, as rewritten by Chapter 348, Session Laws of 1987 reads as rewritten:
"Sec. 2.  In 1987, and quadrennially thereafter, a Mayor shall be elected for a four-year term.  In 1987, three commissioners shall be elected.  The candidate receiving the highest number of votes for commissioner shall be elected for a four-year term, and the two candidates receiving the next highest numbers of votes shall be elected for two-year terms.  In 1989 and quadrennially thereafter, two commissioners shall be elected for four-year terms.  In 1991 and quadrennially thereafter, one commissioner shall be elected for a four-year term."
Sec. 2.  This act is effective upon ratification.