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GA HB1188
Bill
Status
Passed
4/11/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jason Spencer
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AI Summary
- Creates the Oak Grove Cemetery Authority as a political subdivision of Georgia with perpetual existence, responsible for overseeing the care and preservation of Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys, Georgia
- Authority consists of five members appointed by the mayor and council of St. Marys, with staggered initial terms and subsequent three-year terms; members are limited to two consecutive full terms and must be city residents
- At least one-half of proceeds from each burial lot sale must be deposited in trust with the authority, which may invest funds under a fiduciary duty standard without being limited to municipal investment restrictions under Georgia law
- Authority's principal funds must remain intact in perpetuity, with only investment income used for cemetery maintenance and care; principal may only be accessed in emergencies such as extreme storm damage or vandalism
- Powers include contracting for cemetery maintenance and operations, receiving donations and grants, seeking state and federal preservation funds, establishing alternative burial options (mausoleums, columbaria), and collaborating with the St. Marys Historic Preservation Commission
Legislative Description
Oak Grove Cemetery Authority; create
Last Action
Effective Date
4/11/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/7/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/29/2012
Full Bill Text
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