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GA HB1282
Bill
Status
Passed
5/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Greene
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AI Summary
- Repeals the existing charter of the City of Leary, Georgia (originally approved January 31, 1975, Ga. L. 1975, p. 4401) and all amendments, replacing it with a completely new charter
- Establishes a governing authority consisting of a mayor (serving as chief executive officer) and four council members, all elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections beginning in 2011 and every four years thereafter, with candidates winning by plurality
- Creates the Municipal Court of the City of Leary with jurisdiction to impose fines up to $1,000 and imprisonment up to 180 days, presided over by judges appointed by the city council who must be at least 21 years old
- Grants the city broad powers including taxation, eminent domain, bonding authority, zoning, utility operation, franchising (limited to 35-year terms), and emergency ordinance authority, with powers to be construed liberally in favor of the city
- Requires submission to the U.S. Department of Justice for preclearance under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act within 60 days of approval, with the charter becoming effective upon preclearance or a determination that preclearance is not required
Legislative Description
Leary, City of; provide new charter
Last Action
Effective Date
5/28/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/16/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/9/2010
Full Bill Text
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