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GA HB1003

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Earl Ehrhart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Act creating the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (originally approved February 21, 1951) to restructure its membership to seven members
  • Designates the chairperson of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners as an automatic member, with one member each selected by the cities of Marietta and Smyrna
  • Assigns four members to be selected by a caucus of General Assembly members whose districts fall wholly or partially within Cobb County, with geographic representation requirements across Cobb Commission Districts 1-4 and unincorporated Cobb County (excluding Marietta and Smyrna residents for two of the seats)
  • Establishes staggered four-year terms for caucus-appointed members, with initial terms expiring on August 14, 2017, 2018, and 2019 respectively, and a new second unincorporated Cobb County seat beginning January 1, 2017
  • Sets four-year terms for the Marietta and Smyrna appointees, with all successor members assuming office on August 15 following the expiration of prior members' terms

Legislative Description

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; membership and terms of office of members; change provisions

Last Action

Effective Date

4/28/2016

Full Bill Text

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