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GA HB1427
Bill
Status
Passed
6/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Pedro Marin
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AI Summary
- Extends the terms of the mayor and city councilmembers of the City of Norcross from their existing terms to four-year terms, with a requirement that officeholders be at least 18 years old, a qualified municipal voter, and a city resident for at least one year prior to election
- Implements a staggered transition schedule: three councilmembers elected in 2010 serve initial two-year terms, the mayor and two councilmembers elected in 2011 serve initial three-year terms, after which all positions shift to regular four-year cycles (2012 and 2014 respectively)
- Requires approval by a majority of City of Norcross voters in a referendum held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2010; if not approved, the Act automatically repeals on January 1 following the election
- Mandates submission of the Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 to the U.S. Department of Justice or appropriate court no later than 45 days after the Governor's approval
- Amends the City of Norcross charter originally approved March 28, 1990, as previously amended in 1993 and 1996, and was sponsored by Representatives Marin (96th) and Rice (51st)
Legislative Description
Norcross, City of; mayor and city councilmembers; change terms
Last Action
Effective Date
6/2/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/18/2010
Full Bill Text
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