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GA HB1299

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Harry Geisinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a three-term limit for the office of mayor of the City of Roswell in Fulton County, Georgia, prohibiting any person elected to three or more four-year terms as mayor from running again
  • Amends the City of Roswell's reincorporation charter originally approved on April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3844) by revising Section 3.50 on terms of office
  • Maintains the existing four-year term structure for city council members, with terms beginning on the first Monday in January following election
  • Requires the City of Roswell's governing authority, through its legal counsel, to submit the Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965
  • Sponsored by Representatives Geisinger (48th), Willard (49th), Martin (47th), and Jones (46th); passed both the Georgia House and Senate

Legislative Description

Roswell, City of; office of mayor not held more than three terms; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/16/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/9/2010

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