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GA HB1003
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
James Epps
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AI Summary
- Provides a new charter for the City of Irwinton in Wilkinson County, Georgia, reincorporating the city and replacing the prior charter approved March 28, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4341)
- Establishes a governing authority consisting of a mayor (chief executive) and four councilmembers, all serving four-year terms, with elections held biennially in even-numbered years on a staggered basis; candidates must have been city residents for at least 12 months prior to the election
- Grants the mayor executive powers including appointing and removing officers and department heads (with council confirmation), preparing the annual operating and capital budgets, and exercising veto power over ordinances, which can be overridden by an affirmative vote of three councilmembers
- Creates the Municipal Court of the City of Irwinton with jurisdiction over charter and ordinance violations, authority to impose fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 180 days, and judges appointed by the city council who must be members of the State Bar of Georgia
- Authorizes the city to levy ad valorem property taxes, occupation and business taxes, service charges, and special assessments; issue general obligation and revenue bonds; grant franchises for up to 35 years; and provides for annual independent audits of all city accounts
Legislative Description
Irwinton, City of; provide new charter
Last Action
Effective Date
4/10/2014
Full Bill Text
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