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GA HB1489
Bill
Status
Passed
6/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Amy Carter
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AI Summary
- Reincorporates the City of Remerton, Georgia, with a new charter replacing the previous incorporation act approved May 17, 2004, establishing the city as a body politic and corporate with perpetual succession
- Establishes a council-manager form of government with a mayor and five councilmembers serving staggered four-year terms, where the mayor votes only to break ties and the city council appoints a city manager to serve as chief executive and administrative officer
- Grants the city broad municipal powers including taxation, eminent domain, zoning, public utilities, telecommunications services, environmental regulation, police and fire protection, and bonding authority, with powers construed liberally in favor of the city
- Specifically exempts the police department from the city manager's oversight, placing it under the chief of police with direct supervision by the city council; department heads suspended or removed by the city manager may appeal to the city council within 15 days
- Requires nonpartisan elections held biennially in odd-numbered years, with candidates elected by majority vote; candidates must be at least 21 years old and city residents for one year prior to taking office
Legislative Description
Remerton, City of; provide new charter
Last Action
Effective Date
6/2/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations4/20/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local4/12/2010
Full Bill Text
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