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GA HB1090
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Greene
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AI Summary
- Establishes a new charter for the City of Arlington, Georgia (Calhoun County), replacing the previous charter approved April 10, 1971, which is repealed in its entirety
- Creates a governing authority consisting of a mayor and six council members, all elected at-large for four-year terms, with the mayor serving as chief executive officer and presiding over council meetings but voting only to break ties or create a majority of four
- Establishes a Municipal Court with jurisdiction over charter and ordinance violations, authorized to impose fines up to $1,000 and imprisonment up to 180 days, with certiorari appeals to the Superior Court of Calhoun County
- Grants the city broad powers including taxation (ad valorem, occupation, and business taxes), bonding authority, eminent domain, franchise authority (limited to 35-year terms), and the ability to operate public utilities such as waterworks, sewers, gas, and electric systems
- Sets staggered elections beginning in 2015 for council Posts 1-3 and in 2017 for mayor and council Posts 4-6, conducted as nonpartisan majority-vote elections on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November
Legislative Description
Arlington, City of; provide new charter
Last Action
Effective Date
4/10/2014
Full Bill Text
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