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GA HB1042

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Hinton Amerson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the charter of the City of Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, originally approved April 12, 1982, to revise Section 5.12 governing special elections and vacancies
  • Requires the mayor, city council, remaining members, or any three or more citizens and voters to order a special election to fill the unexpired term when a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor or city council
  • Exempts vacancies occurring within 180 days of the expiration of the term from requiring a special election; those vacancies will instead be filled at the next regular election
  • Special elections must be conducted in accordance with the city charter and the Georgia Election Code
  • Introduced by Representative Amerson of the 9th District and repeals all conflicting laws

Legislative Description

Dahlonega, City of, in the County of Lumpkin; special elections; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

5/11/2010

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/8/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/2/2010

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