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GA HB1081
Bill
Status
Passed
5/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Williamson
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AI Summary
- Amends the charter of the City of Jersey, Georgia (originally approved March 22, 1990) to set four-year terms for both the mayor and all four council members
- Beginning in November 2016, and every four years thereafter, the mayor and all four council members shall be elected simultaneously on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November
- The four candidates receiving the greatest number of votes fill the four council posts, with a run-off election required in the event of a tie for the fourth seat
- Candidates for mayor or council member must have been a resident of the city for at least 12 months prior to the election, must continue to reside in the city during their term, and must be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections
- Candidates must file written notice of candidacy with the city clerk within the timeframes established by the Georgia Election Code (Chapter 2 of Title 21, O.C.G.A.)
Legislative Description
Jersey, City of; terms of the members of the governing authority; change
Last Action
Effective Date
5/3/2016
Full Bill Text
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