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GA HB1494

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the office of county manager for Pierce County, serving as the chief administrative officer and head of the administrative branch of county government, responsible for efficient administration of all county departments
  • The county manager is appointed by majority vote of the Pierce County Board of Commissioners, which sets the manager's compensation and term of office; no sitting or recently departed commissioner may be appointed county manager during their term or for one year after leaving office
  • The county manager's duties include enforcing laws and ordinances, appointing department heads (with board approval), hiring and removing subordinate employees, preparing the annual budget, supervising contracts and purchases, and advising the board on financial conditions
  • Changes the chairperson of the Pierce County Board of Commissioners from a full-time to a part-time position with a salary of $18,000.00
  • Requires the board to fill any vacancy in the county manager position with an interim appointment within four weeks and to immediately advertise for a permanent replacement

Legislative Description

Pierce County Board of Commissioners; office of county manager; create

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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