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GA HB1205

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Buzz Brockway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the term of office for the mayor and city councilmembers of Lawrenceville, Georgia, from the previous term length to four-year terms
  • Imposes a term limit of 12 consecutive years for both the mayor and city councilmembers, effective for persons elected beginning with the 2012 general municipal election
  • Establishes a transition schedule with the mayor and councilmembers for Post No. 1 and Post No. 2 elected in 2012 serving an initial three-year term, followed by four-year terms starting with the 2015 election
  • Councilmembers for Post No. 3 and Post No. 4 elected in 2013 and thereafter serve four-year terms, creating a staggered election cycle to maintain a continuing governing body
  • Amends the City of Lawrenceville Charter originally approved March 28, 1986, and was sponsored by Representatives Brockway of the 101st and Clark of the 104th districts

Legislative Description

Lawrenceville, City of; change term of office for mayor

Last Action

Effective Date

4/11/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/13/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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