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GA SB550
Bill
Status
Passed
6/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jim Butterworth
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AI Summary
- Changes city council and mayor terms in Mountain City, Rabun County, from two-year terms to four-year terms beginning with the 2011 regular municipal election
- The mayor and councilmembers from Posts 1 and 4 elected in 2011 serve four-year terms immediately, with all successors also serving four-year terms
- Councilmembers from Posts 2 and 3 elected in 2011 serve initial two-year terms to stagger elections, with all successors thereafter serving four-year terms
- All elected officials take office on January 1 immediately following their election
- Requires Mountain City's legal counsel to submit the Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 90 days of the Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Rabun County; Mountain City; change the terms of future members of the city council and provide future election dates
Last Action
Effective Date
6/2/2010
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local4/21/2010
State and Local Governmental Operations4/14/2010
Full Bill Text
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