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GA SB257
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Mullis
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "development authority" in Georgia law to explicitly include "redevelopment" alongside development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities
- Requires each new development authority director or member to complete at least 8 hours of training on development and redevelopment programs within the first 12 months of their initial appointment, including after any interruption in service
- Requires reappointed directors or members to complete at least 8 hours of advanced training on development and redevelopment programs within 12 months of each reappointment
- Directors or members not in compliance with training requirements are ineligible to serve as officers of their development authority
- Effective date of July 1, 2011, applying to appointments and reappointments made on or after that date; eliminates the prior exemption for directors and members in office as of January 1, 2000
Legislative Description
Local Government; clarify development authorities are authorized to conduct redevelopment
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/22/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/7/2012
Economic Development3/11/2011
Full Bill Text
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