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GA HB1022
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Butch Parrish
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AI Summary
- Reincorporates the City of Oak Park in Emanuel County, Georgia, under a new charter, repealing the original 1929 incorporation act and all amendments, effective July 1, 2014
- Establishes a governing body composed of a mayor and five at-large council members, all elected by majority vote in nonpartisan elections to four-year terms, with candidates required to have been city residents for at least 12 months prior to the election
- Grants the mayor veto power over ordinances, which the council may override by a three-fifths vote, and allows the council to appoint an optional city manager to serve as city administrator
- Creates the Municipal Court of the City of Oak Park, with judges appointed by the council who must be at least 21 years old and members of the State Bar of Georgia, and authorizes contempt penalties of up to $200.00 or ten days in jail
- Authorizes the city to levy ad valorem property taxes, occupation and business taxes, service fees, and special assessments; issue general obligation and revenue bonds; grant franchises for up to 35 years; and requires an annual independent audit of all city accounts
Legislative Description
Oak Park, City of; provide for new charter
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Full Bill Text
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