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GA HB959
Bill
Status
Passed
6/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Benton
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AI Summary
- Amends the charter of the Town of Arcade, Georgia (originally approved April 5, 1995) to establish staggered four-year terms of office for the mayor and five city council members
- The mayor and five councilmembers elected in November 2009 serve out their full four-year terms; the staggering begins with the 2013 general municipal election
- Of the five councilmembers elected in 2013, the three receiving the fewest votes serve initial two-year terms, while the two highest vote-getters and the mayor serve four-year terms to create the stagger
- After the transition, all successors to the mayor and councilmembers serve standard four-year terms, taking office on January 1 following their election
- Councilmembers are elected at-large by plurality vote, with either two or three seats up for election in a given cycle depending on the staggered schedule
Legislative Description
Arcade, Town of; city council members; staggered terms of office; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
6/2/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/8/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local1/26/2010
Full Bill Text
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