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GA HB826
Bill
Status
Passed
6/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Sam Watson
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AI Summary
- Amends the charter of the City of Meigs (Thomas County and Mitchell County, Georgia), originally approved April 30, 2019, to reduce the city council from 6 seats to 5 by abolishing Council Seat 6 after the current officeholder's term expires
- Council Seats 1, 3, and 5 are elected at the 2019 general election, while Council Seats 2 and 4 along with the mayor are elected at the 2021 general election, with all terms set at four years
- Current mayor and councilmembers in office at the effective date of the amended charter continue serving until their terms expire and successors are elected and qualified
- The holder of Council Seat 6, or any person appointed or elected to fill a vacancy in that seat, serves out the remainder of the term, after which no further election for that position will be held
Legislative Description
Meigs, City of; elections and terms of office; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
6/29/2020
Full Bill Text
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