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GA HB901

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Pam Dickerson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the mayor and council to appropriate money or permit use of city-owned property and services for relief of the poor and charitable purposes
  • Limits the mayor's voting power to tie-breaking situations only and prohibits the mayor from voting or exercising veto power on matters involving a disqualifying financial or personal interest
  • Establishes that the mayor pro tempore assumes full mayoral duties and powers—including tie-breaking votes and veto authority—upon the mayor's disability, disqualification, removal, or extended absence, and may not simultaneously act as a councilmember during that period
  • Requires a quorum of the mayor and three councilmembers to transact city business, with an affirmative vote of three councilmembers needed to adopt any ordinance, resolution, or motion
  • Places the city clerk under the day-to-day direction, supervision, and oversight of the city manager, while the clerk remains appointed by and reports to the city council

Legislative Description

Porterdale, City of; provide for certain appropriations; provisions

Last Action

Effective Date

4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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