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GA HB1272
Bill
Status
Passed
4/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Smith
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the Bacon County Board of Commissioners chairperson from serving on any public board, authority, or entity that receives county funds or for which the county bears indebtedness, unless required by general law or the Georgia Constitution; state and federal board service is permitted
- Limits each commissioner to serving on no more than one local governing or advisory board while in office
- Sets the chairperson's compensation at the average total compensation (excluding longevity supplements) of Bacon County constitutional officers, with annual increases averaging those granted to other elected county officials and consideration of past service on the board
- Requires remaining board members to appoint a replacement within 30 days if a vacancy occurs during the final 12 months of a term; in cases of temporary absence or disability of the chairperson, the board by majority vote appoints a commissioner to assume chairperson duties with a per diem allowance
- Allows meeting agenda items to be placed by the chairperson or by majority vote of the sitting commissioners, and requires all commissioners (including the chairperson) to be bonded in the amount of $10,000
Legislative Description
Bacon County; Board of Commissioners; membership of chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; limit
Last Action
Effective Date
4/13/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/22/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/14/2012
Full Bill Text
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