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GA HB643

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/11/2009

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Buckner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the charter of the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia (originally approved April 5, 1993) to update meeting requirements for the Columbus Council
  • Requires the Council to hold at least two regular meetings per month
  • Allows special meetings to be called by the mayor or by any six members of the total Council membership with no less than 12 hours' written notice served personally or left at each member's place of business or residence
  • Permits waiver of the special meeting notice requirement in writing either before or after the meeting, and allows special meetings without notice if all Council members attend or waive notice
  • Sponsored by Representatives Smyre (132nd), Hugley (133rd), Smith (129th), Smith (131st), and Buckner (130th)

Legislative Description

Columbus, City of; county-wide government; meeting requirements; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

5/11/2009

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/10/2009
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/4/2009

Full Bill Text

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