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GA HB832
Bill
Status
Passed
5/7/2018
Primary Sponsor
Scott Hilton
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AI Summary
- Establishes a new charter for the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia (located in Gwinnett County), replacing the original incorporation Act approved May 11, 2011, and all subsequent amendments
- Governing authority consists of a mayor and six councilmembers serving four-year terms; Posts 1–3 are elected by district while the mayor and Posts 4–6 are elected at large, all by majority vote in nonpartisan biennial elections held in odd-numbered years
- Creates a council-manager form of government where the mayor appoints a city manager (confirmed by city council) who serves as chief executive and administrative officer, with authority to appoint and remove city employees, prepare annual budgets, and oversee all city departments
- Ad valorem property tax is capped at a maximum of 1 mill; the city is also empowered to levy occupation/business taxes, service charges, special assessments, and franchise fees, and to issue general obligation and revenue bonds
- Establishes a Municipal Court with jurisdiction over charter and ordinance violations, with authority to impose fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 180 days; judges must be members of the State Bar of Georgia and are appointed by the mayor with council confirmation
Legislative Description
Peachtree Corners, City of; provide new charter
Last Action
Effective Date
5/7/2018
Full Bill Text
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