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GA HB1043

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

William Werkheiser

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the charter of the City of Jesup, Georgia (originally approved December 16, 1937) to establish staggered terms for the board of commissioners
  • Commissioners elected from Election Districts 2, 3, and 6 in the November 2019 general election shall serve initial two-year terms to create the stagger
  • The mayor and commissioners from Election Districts 1, 4, and 5 elected in November 2019 shall serve four-year terms
  • All subsequent terms after the initial staggering period shall be four years, with successors taking office on the first Tuesday in January following their election
  • Requires all city elections to be conducted in accordance with the Georgia Election Code (Chapter 2 of Title 21, O.C.G.A.)

Legislative Description

Jesup, City of; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms

Last Action

Effective Date

5/8/2018

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