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GA SB372
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Elena Parent
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AI Summary
- County objections to annexation must now be delivered to both the municipal governing authority and the Department of Community Affairs, via certified mail, statutory overnight delivery, or e-mail with electronic read receipt, within 30 calendar days of the annexation notice
- The deadline for appointing an arbitration panel is changed from 15 calendar days to 15 business days following receipt of the first objection by the municipality and the Department of Community Affairs
- Arbitration panel eligibility for the academic pool is revised to require employment at an institution of higher learning with a physical presence in Georgia (other than the Carl Vinson Institute of Government), holding a master's degree or higher in public administration or planning
- The Department of Community Affairs must maintain three arbitrator pools: current or recent (within 6 years) municipal elected officials, current or recent county elected officials, and qualified academics, and may coordinate with the Georgia Municipal Association, Association County Commissioners of Georgia, and similar organizations to maintain these pools
- The Act becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Annexation Disputes; provide for notice to the Department of Community Affairs of county objections to annexation
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/16/2016
Full Bill Text
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