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GA HB1232

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Buckner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Act creating the Muscogee County School District (originally approved February 25, 1949) to change the maximum dollar amounts for which the superintendent of the board of education may enter into public works construction contracts
  • Replaces previously fixed statutory dollar thresholds with flexible "maximum amount established by the board," granting the board of education authority to set its own spending limits for superintendent contracts
  • Requires free competition for any public works construction contract exceeding the board-established maximum amount, along with statutory performance bonds required of counties and cities
  • Authorizes the superintendent to make emergency contracts (other than public works construction) exceeding the board-established maximum when an unforeseen event threatens harm to people, property, or economic loss to the school system
  • Allows the board of education to adopt rules and regulations governing the superintendent's emergency spending powers, including specific procedures the superintendent must follow

Legislative Description

Muscogee County School District; superintendent may make public works construction contracts; change maximum amount

Last Action

Effective Date

4/20/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/19/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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