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GA HB1243
Bill
Status
Passed
7/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Viola Davis
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AI Summary
- Reconstitutes the DeKalb County Board of Ethics effective January 1, 2021, with seven members appointed by the DeKalb County House delegation (3), Senate delegation (3), and the county tax commissioner (1), plus two alternates selected by the Clerk of Superior Court to ensure a quorum
- Prohibits employees of the DeKalb County Purchasing and Contracting Department from accepting any gift of value from anyone who has had or may reasonably be anticipated to have business with the department
- Creates a full-time ethics administrator position, selected by the Board of Ethics, responsible for maintaining board records, receiving and processing complaints (including anonymous complaints), and notifying subjects of alleged violations
- Requires county officials and employees with conflicts of interest to recuse themselves from participating in any official acts affected by the conflict, and to disclose the nature and value of such interests by sworn written statement to the Board of Ethics
- Requires approval by DeKalb County voters in a referendum held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2020; if not approved, Sections 1 through 7 are automatically repealed on January 1 following the election
Legislative Description
DeKalb County; board of commissioners; change manner of appointment and terms of office of members
Last Action
Effective Date
7/29/2020
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations6/25/2020
Intragovernmental Coordination6/20/2020
Full Bill Text
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