GA HB1160

Establishes a new charter for the City of Uvalda in Montgomery County, Georgia, replacing the prior charter approved March 13, 1957, and all amendments thereto

Creates a city council composed of a mayor and six councilmembers, all elected at-large to four-year terms, with biennial elections held in odd years; the mayor votes only to break ties and does not count toward the four-member quorum

Grants the city broad municipal powers including taxation, eminent domain, zoning, public utilities operation, bonding authority, franchises (limited to 35-year terms), and the establishment of a municipal court with fines up to $1,000 and imprisonment up to one year

Establishes administrative structure including provisions for a city manager, city attorney, city clerk, and tax collector, all appointed by the city council, along with authority to create boards, commissions, and authorities

Requires annual independent audits, adoption of operating and capital budgets at least 30 days before the fiscal year begins, and includes conflict of interest provisions prohibiting officials from participating in matters where they have a financial interest