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GA SB537
Bill
Status
Passed
4/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Rick Jeffares
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AI Summary
- Amends the City of McDonough charter to redefine the mayor's role as chief executive, retaining powers such as presiding over council meetings, signing contracts, voting on council matters, and serving as the city's official spokesperson and chief advocate of policy
- Creates a new city administrator position appointed by the mayor and council for an indefinite term, selected solely on the basis of education and experience in local government management
- Grants the city administrator broad administrative authority, including hiring and firing city employees, supervising all department heads, preparing the annual budget and capital program, and making emergency purchases during disasters
- Provides a removal process requiring majority vote of the mayor and council, with the administrator entitled to 15 days to respond in writing, a public hearing upon request, and continued full salary until a final resolution of removal takes effect; vacancies must be filled within 120 days
- Requires approval by referendum of City of McDonough voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2012, with Sections 1–3 taking effect January 1, 2014, if approved, or automatically repealed if rejected or the election is not held
Legislative Description
McDonough, City of; amend powers of mayor; provide for a city administrator
Last Action
Effective Date
1/1/2014
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/26/2012
State and Local Governmental Operations3/21/2012
Full Bill Text
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