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GA HB1169

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Greene

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the charter of the City of Shellman, Georgia (originally approved April 19, 2000) to revise how vacancies on the city council and in the mayor's office are filled
  • A vacancy in the office of mayor is filled by appointment of the remaining councilmembers if less than 12 months remain on the unexpired term; otherwise, a special election must be held
  • A vacancy in the office of councilmember is filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by appointment of the remaining councilmembers, with no special election required regardless of time remaining
  • Special elections for mayoral vacancies must be conducted in accordance with the Georgia Election Code (Chapter 2 of Title 21, O.C.G.A.)

Legislative Description

Shellman, City of; filling vacancies on the city council; revise provisions

Last Action

Effective Date

6/30/2020

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations6/20/2020
Intragovernmental Coordination6/15/2020

Full Bill Text

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