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GA SB540
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/31/2010
Primary Sponsor
Judson Hill
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AI Summary
- Amends the City of Marietta's reincorporation Act (March 23, 1977) to require the city council to hold a monthly agenda work session on the Monday before the regular council meeting, limited to preparing, reviewing, and amending the upcoming meeting agenda, with no action permitted except veto overrides.
- Requires the council to hold a monthly agenda review session one hour before the regular council meeting, limited to reviewing the agenda and discussing items without taking action, with executive sessions permitted as requested.
- Authorizes the council to hold specially called work sessions on the night(s) of council committee meetings for the purpose of conducting executive sessions and moving items forward to the regular monthly meeting, including veto overrides, with no other action allowed.
- Agenda work sessions must be held at least two days prior to the regular monthly council meeting, and the default Monday scheduling may be changed by ordinance.
- Effective date is July 1, 2010; sponsored by Senators Wiles (37th), Thompson (33rd), Stoner (6th), and Hill (32nd).
Legislative Description
Marietta, City of; modify provisions relating to the city council; provide for agenda work sessions
Last Action
House Second Readers
4/12/2010
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local4/1/2010
State and Local Governmental Operations3/30/2010
Full Bill Text
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