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GA HB1362
Bill
Status
Passed
5/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Smith
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AI Summary
- Amends the charter of the City of Alma, Georgia (originally approved April 4, 1967) to redraw the five council districts based on 2000 U.S. Census data under a new redistricting plan identified as "alma2010p2"
- Maintains a governing authority of five councilmembers elected from individual districts and a mayor elected at large, with all members serving four-year terms
- Staggers council elections so that Districts 2 and 4 (plus mayor) are elected in November 2011, and Districts 1, 3, and 5 are elected in November 2013
- Requires council candidates to have resided in the city for at least six months, to live in the district they represent, and to receive a majority of votes cast within that district only; the mayor must reside anywhere within the city for at least six months prior to election
- Directs the City of Alma's attorney to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, and provides that the Act takes effect upon the Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Alma, City of; change certain charter provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
5/11/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/11/2010
Full Bill Text
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