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GA HB1101

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Pruett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the Dodge County board of commissioners (chairperson and four commissioners) with a single sole commissioner form of government, with existing board members' terms ending December 31, 2016
  • First sole commissioner to be elected at a special election held in conjunction with the November 2016 state-wide general election, serving four-year terms; candidates must be at least 25 years old and have resided in Dodge County for at least 12 months
  • Sole commissioner to receive a salary of $2,500.00 per month plus a $250.00 monthly expense allowance, with a required $10,000.00 surety bond
  • Authorizes the sole commissioner to optionally create the office of county manager to oversee day-to-day operations, and requires formal sealed bids for purchases of $20,000.00 or more and competitive bids from at least three vendors for purchases of $3,000.00 or more
  • Requires approval by a majority of Dodge County voters in a referendum held during the November 2014 general election; if rejected, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Dodge County; change composition of governing authority

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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