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GA HB636
Bill
Status
Passed
4/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mike Jacobs
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AI Summary
- Incorporates the City of Brookhaven as a new municipality in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a governing authority consisting of a part-time mayor elected at-large and four councilmembers elected from individual districts to staggered four-year terms
- Sets the mayor's annual salary at $16,000 with a $5,000 expense allowance and councilmember salaries at $12,000 with $3,000 expense allowances; limits the mayor to two consecutive terms while councilmember terms are unlimited
- Establishes a council-manager form of government with a city manager serving as chief administrative officer, appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council, along with a city attorney, city clerk, city accountant, and internal auditor
- Caps the ad valorem tax millage rate on real property at 3.35 mills unless voters approve a higher rate, and provides multiple homestead exemptions including a $20,000 general exemption, a $14,000 exemption for seniors/disabled with income under $15,000, an assessed value freeze, and an exemption of at least $32,500 for unremarried surviving spouses of fallen military members — all effective January 1, 2013
- Requires a referendum during the 2012 general primary for voter approval, with the first mayor and council election on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2012, followed by a two-year transition period during which DeKalb County continues providing services until the city assumes them
Legislative Description
Brookhaven, City of; provide a charter
Last Action
Effective Date
4/16/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/21/2012
Governmental Affairs4/11/2011
Full Bill Text
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