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GA SB367
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Hunter Hill
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AI Summary
- When the Governor appoints a governing authority member as a temporary replacement for a suspended public official, the governing authority must select a qualified temporary replacement for that member's vacated seat by majority vote, serving until the suspension ends or the member's term expires, whichever comes first
- Governing authorities must advertise the temporary replacement vacancy in the legal organ at least once a week for two weeks and on the authority's website (if one exists), and must solicit applicants before making a selection
- Expands eligibility to serve on metropolitan area planning and development commissions by allowing the president or presiding officer of the legislative body of the most populous municipality in the area to serve, in addition to regular members chosen by majority vote
- The Act takes effect upon the Governor's approval and applies retroactively to persons already serving as temporary replacements for suspended public officials as of the effective date, as well as to all future appointments
Legislative Description
Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions; change the eligibility to be a member of a commission
Last Action
Effective Date
4/10/2014
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