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GA HB1205
Bill
Status
Passed
4/11/2012
Primary Sponsor
Buzz Brockway
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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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