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GA HB1434

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Pedro Marin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the City of Norcross charter (originally approved March 28, 1990) to provide that the mayor and councilmembers shall be elected by plurality, meaning the candidate(s) receiving the largest number of votes win without needing a majority or runoff.
  • Requires the change to be submitted to Norcross voters via referendum on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2010, with approval requiring more than one-half of votes cast.
  • Automatically repeals the Act on January 1 following the election if voters reject it or if the referendum is not conducted as specified.
  • 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.
  • Election costs are to be borne by the City of Norcross, and the municipal election superintendent must certify the results to the Secretary of State.

Legislative Description

Norcross, City of; mayor and councilmembers elected by plurality; provide

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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