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GA HB855
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Welch
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AI Summary
- Removes the original July 1, 1999 deadline for executing local government service delivery strategy agreements, making the requirement ongoing
- Requires counties or affected municipalities to call for review and revision of service delivery strategies upon specific triggering events, including changes to service delivery arrangements, the third year after a decennial census, creation/abolition/consolidation of local governments, or expiration of existing agreements
- Allows either a county or affected municipality (not just the county) to initiate the service delivery strategy review process by providing written notice 15–45 days before a required joint meeting
- Establishes a mandatory mediation and court resolution process when parties fail to approve and submit a strategy within 60 days of the call for review, including assignment to an out-of-circuit or senior judge who must appoint a mediator within 30 days
- Imposes sanctions on noncompliant local governments, including denial of state-administered financial assistance, grants, loans, and permits, plus temporary retention of 10% of Department of Revenue-distributed funds, if a strategy is not submitted within 180 days of the call for review
Legislative Description
Counties and municipalities; implementation of local government service delivery strategy; revise procedures
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/3/2014
Full Bill Text
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