An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in election of officers and vacancies in office, further providing for vacancies in general.

HB 1651 amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to clarify procedures for filling vacancies on township boards of supervisors. It requires the board to fill vacancies within 30 days, or else a "vacancy board" (composed of the full board plus one appointed township elector) must act within 15 additional days. If the vacancy board fails to fill the position within 15 days, or if the chairperson position is vacant and justification is provided, the board must petition the court of common pleas to resolve the vacancy. This directly affects second-class townships by streamlining how unexpired supervisor terms are filled, ensuring timely representation.