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GA HB695
Bill
Status
Passed
7/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Wilson
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AI Summary
- Repeals the consecutive term limit for the mayor of the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, allowing an individual to serve an unlimited number of consecutive terms; applies to incumbents in office at the time of effectiveness
- Establishes vacancy procedures for the office of mayor: the city council appoints a successor for the remainder of the unexpired term, with a special election required if more than 12 months remain in the term
- Establishes vacancy procedures for councilmember offices: the mayor appoints a successor subject to city council approval, with a special election required if more than 12 months remain in the unexpired term
- Appointed persons filling vacancies in either the mayor or councilmember offices are not entitled to be listed as the incumbent on the ballot in any subsequent special election
- Requires the repeal of the mayoral term limit to be approved by voters in a referendum held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2020, with an effective date of January 1, 2021, if approved; automatically repealed if rejected or if the election is not held
Legislative Description
Brookhaven, City of; increase term limit of mayor
Last Action
Effective Date
7/29/2020
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/29/2019
Intragovernmental Coordination3/25/2019
Full Bill Text
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