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GA HB1024
Bill
Status
Passed
5/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Corbett
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AI Summary
- Amends the charter of the City of Lake Park, Georgia to set four-year terms for both the mayor and councilmembers, all elected at large
- Requires candidates for mayor and councilmember to have been a resident of the city for at least 12 months prior to election, maintain residency while in office, and be registered to vote in Lake Park municipal elections
- Establishes a staggered election schedule: two councilmembers elected in November 2017 (terms January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2021), and two councilmembers plus the mayor elected in November 2018 (terms January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2023)
- Allows the mayor and councilmembers in office on January 1, 2017, to continue serving until their successors are elected and qualified under the new schedule
- Effective January 1, 2017, and repeals Section 5.11 of the existing charter along with all conflicting laws
Legislative Description
Lake Park, City of; election and terms of office of mayor and councilmembers; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
1/1/2017
Full Bill Text
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