SB 862

An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in vacancies in office, further providing for filling vacancies in elective borough offices.

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**What this bill does:** SB 862 would change the rules for how Pennsylvania boroughs fill empty elected positions when officials leave office before their terms end. **Who it affects:** - Borough residents in Pennsylvania - Borough councils and elected officials - People who might be appointed to fill vacant positions **What would change:** Currently, Pennsylvania has specific procedures for filling vacant borough offices (like when a council member resigns, dies, or is removed).

This bill would modify those existing rules, though the specific changes aren't detailed in this summary. The new procedures would affect how quickly vacancies are filled, who can make appointments, or what qualifications appointees must meet. **Current status:** The bill has been introduced in the state legislature but hasn't been passed into law yet. *Note: The exact changes to the vacancy-filling process would need to be reviewed in the full bill text to provide more specific details.

An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in vacancies in office, further providing for filling vacancies in elective borough offices.

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