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GA HB1101
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Pruett
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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County voters in a referendum held during the November 2014 general election; if rejected, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1, 2015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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