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GA HB1468
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Benton
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AI Summary
- Immediately terminates the terms of office of the current mayor and all councilmembers of the City of Pendergrass, Jackson County, upon approval by voters in a referendum held on the date of the 2022 general primary
- Requires election of a new mayor and six new councilmembers to individual posts (Posts 1–6), with a special election held concurrently with the referendum on the 2022 general primary date
- Sets initial terms so that the mayor and Posts 1, 3, and 5 serve until November 2023, while Posts 2, 4, and 6 serve until November 2025, creating staggered terms going forward
- Automatically repeals the charter amendment on January 1 following the election if the referendum fails or is not conducted; if rejected, the current mayor and councilmembers continue serving their existing terms
- Requires the City of Pendergrass to bear all costs of the special elections
Legislative Description
Pendergrass, City of; current mayor and councilmembers; provisions
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/25/2022
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/25/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination2/28/2022
Full Bill Text
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