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GA HB1136
Bill
Status
Passed
5/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
Katie Dempsey
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AI Summary
- Amends the charter of the City of Rome, Georgia to require commission members to be residents and citizens of the specific ward in which they seek office for at least 90 days prior to, and at the time of, qualification for election
- Requires commission members to maintain bona fide residency in both the city and the ward they represent during their entire continuance in office
- Retains existing qualifications requiring commission members to be at least 21 years old, residents of the city for at least 12 months preceding their election, and registered voters/electors of the city for at least 90 days prior to qualification
- Preserves the nine-member commission structure with three members from each ward, elected by citywide plurality vote, at an annual salary of $8,400.00 per commissioner and 110 percent of that salary for the mayor
Legislative Description
Rome, City of; residency qualifications for members of the governing authority; change
Last Action
Effective Date
5/3/2016
Full Bill Text
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