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GA HB1050
Bill
Status
Passed
5/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Robert Dickey
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AI Summary
- Amends the City of Byron charter (originally approved February 13, 1941) to clarify the mayor's duties, including presiding over meetings, participating in deliberations without voting except to break ties, and exercising veto power that can be overridden by four councilmembers
- Authorizes the city council to appoint a city administrator as an at-will employee to serve as chief executive and administrative officer, with authority to hire and fire city employees, prepare budgets, and direct all city departments
- Requires the city council to appoint a city clerk (who cannot be a councilmember) to serve as custodian of the official city seal, city records, and council records
- Establishes provisions for a city council-appointed city attorney who serves as an independent contractor (not a public official), responsible for legal representation, litigation defense, and advising city officials; allows a law firm to be designated as city attorney
- Repeals charter Section 33, eliminating provisions related to the positions of marshal, chief of police, and tax assessor
Legislative Description
Byron, City of; duties and powers of mayor; provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
5/8/2018
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/19/2018
Intragovernmental Coordination3/12/2018
Full Bill Text
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