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GA HB1223

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Sam Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restructures the Colquitt County Airport Authority to consist of nine members: two appointed by the Colquitt County Board of Commissioners, two appointed by the City of Moultrie mayor and council, and five appointed by majority vote of the county and city appointees together with sitting authority appointees, with preference given to candidates with aviation experience
  • Requires authority members to be at least 21 years old, have been a Colquitt County resident for at least two years, and maintain residency during their term; initial member terms are staggered to expire on June 30 of 2021, 2022, and 2023, with all subsequent terms lasting three years
  • Authorizes the authority to declare a member's office vacant for felony arrest or conviction, crimes of moral turpitude, or moving out of the county, and allows removal by two-thirds vote for misfeasance, malfeasance, missing three or more consecutive meetings without excuse, or actions detrimental to the authority
  • Establishes conflict-of-interest rules prohibiting members from having direct or indirect financial interest in authority contracts, work, or property transactions unless the interest is disclosed in advance, recorded in the minutes, and the member abstains from discussion and voting on the matter
  • Requires the authority to meet at least quarterly in July, October, January, and June; designates the county administrator and city manager as nonvoting ex officio members; and provides that members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses

Legislative Description

Colquitt County; Airport Authority; modify provisions regarding qualifications, selection, terms, powers, officers, and duties of members

Last Action

Effective Date

6/30/2020

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