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GA HB1019

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Simone Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the charter of the City of Doraville in DeKalb County to revise procedures for filling vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmember
  • A vacancy occurs if the mayor or councilmember resigns, dies, moves out of the city, misses four consecutive regular meetings without approved leave, is adjudged incompetent, or is convicted of malfeasance, a felony, or election law violations
  • If fewer than six months remain in an unexpired council term, the seat remains open until it expires; if more than six months remain, the vacancy is filled by the next available special election, provided sufficient time exists for qualifying and proper election procedures
  • No more than one councilmember vacancy may exist at a time; if a second vacancy occurs, a special election for both seats must be held within 90 days or at the next available election date if the 90-day timeline is insufficient
  • A vacancy in the office of mayor triggers a special election called and conducted under the Georgia Election Code (Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A.)

Legislative Description

Dekalb County; City of Doraville; filling of vacancies in offices of mayor and councilmember; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

4/11/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/22/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/16/2012

Full Bill Text

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