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GA HB1103
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Allison
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AI Summary
- Amends the City of Young Harris charter (originally approved March 24, 1978) to set four-year terms for both the mayor and all council members, with staggered elections so three council members are elected every two years
- Establishes that successors to the mayor and council members elected in 2013 will be chosen in the 2017 general election, while successors to council members elected in 2011 will be chosen in the 2015 general election
- Sets councilmember compensation at $200.00 per month and the mayor's salary at $700.00 per month, effective with the first organizational meeting in 2015
- Provides an additional $100.00 per quarterly working session attended for both the mayor and council members, plus reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing their duties
- Requires candidates for mayor or councilmember to have been a City of Young Harris resident for at least one year prior to the election, maintain residency during service, and be registered to vote in municipal elections
Legislative Description
Young Harris, City of; revise terms of office and manner of election of mayor and council
Last Action
Effective Date
4/10/2014
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/7/2014
Intragovernmental Coordination3/3/2014
Full Bill Text
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