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GA HB1184
Bill
Status
Passed
4/11/2012
Primary Sponsor
Billy Horne
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AI Summary
- Changes the terms of office for the mayor and aldermen of the Town of Moreland, Georgia, from two-year terms to four-year staggered terms
- Establishes four numbered at-large alderman posts covering the entire town, with the mayor and Posts 1 and 2 elected beginning in 2013 (and quadrennially thereafter) and Posts 3 and 4 elected beginning in 2015 (and quadrennially thereafter)
- Extends the terms of the mayor and two aldermen elected in November 2010 by one year (serving until December 31, 2013) and extends the terms of the two aldermen elected in November 2011 by two years (serving until December 31, 2015) to align with the new staggered schedule
- Requires a referendum at the 2012 general primary election, where approval by more than one-half of votes cast is needed for the changes to take effect; if not approved, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1 following the election
- Election costs for the referendum are borne by the Town of Moreland, with results certified to the Secretary of State
Legislative Description
Moreland, Town of; change terms and dates of election of mayor and alderman
Last Action
Effective Date
4/11/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/7/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/28/2012
Full Bill Text
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