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GA HB937
Bill
Status
Passed
5/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Patty Stinson
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AI Summary
- Establishes a new charter for the City of Reynolds, Georgia, replacing the prior charter approved August 16, 1915, reincorporating the city as a body politic and corporate with broad self-government powers
- Creates a governing authority consisting of a mayor and six councilmembers, all elected at-large to four-year terms with a two-consecutive-term limit; candidates must have been city residents for at least 12 months prior to the election
- Sets mayor compensation at $200.00 per month and councilmember compensation at $100.00 per month, with municipal elections held biennially in odd-numbered years on a nonpartisan, plurality-win basis
- Establishes a municipal court with authority to impose fines up to $1,000.00, imprisonment up to 180 days, or both, and grants the city powers including ad valorem taxation, eminent domain, bonding authority, franchise grants (not exceeding 35 years), and comprehensive regulatory authority
- Requires an annual independent audit of all city accounts, mandates adoption of an annual operating budget at least 30 days before each fiscal year, and provides for appointed positions including city clerk, city attorney, and municipal court judges
Legislative Description
Reynolds, City of; provide new charter
Last Action
Effective Date
5/8/2018
Full Bill Text
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