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GA SB518
Bill
Status
Passed
4/4/2012
Primary Sponsor
Francis Millar
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AI Summary
- Redraws the boundaries of DeKalb County Commissioner Districts 1 through 5 based on 2010 U.S. Census data, while leaving Commissioner Districts 6 and 7 based on 2000 Census boundaries unchanged
- Divides DeKalb County into seven commissioner districts, each represented by one member of the Board of Commissioners
- Staggers elections so that Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6 are elected in November 2012 for terms expiring December 31, 2016, while Districts 2, 3, and 7 are elected in November 2014 for terms expiring December 31, 2018, with all subsequent terms lasting four years
- Requires the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners to submit the Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 45 days of the Governor's approval
- Specifies that certain amendments to DeKalb County's government structure—such as changes to the number, terms, or election method of commissioners or changes to executive/legislative powers—require approval by a majority of qualified county voters
Legislative Description
DeKalb County; change the description of commissioner districts
Last Action
Effective Date
4/4/2012
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/14/2012
State and Local Governmental Operations3/7/2012
Full Bill Text
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