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GA HB1587

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Steven Sainz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows any elected or appointed member of the Camden County Public Service Authority to be removed at any time by a majority vote of the appointing governing body, with a successor elected or appointed to serve the remainder of the unexpired term

  • Requires the Authority to complete an independent annual audit of its financial records within 180 days of the end of its fiscal year, conducted in accordance with national audit and accounting standards

  • Prohibits the Authority from accepting public funds (except to meet outstanding bonded obligations) if it has not complied with annual budget and audit requirements

  • Permits the governing bodies of Kingsland, St. Marys, Woodbine, and Camden County to jointly grant up to a 90-day extension for the Authority to continue accepting public funds in the event of external or unforeseen circumstances

  • Bars the Authority from issuing any new or refinanced bonds unless it is in full compliance with the Act's budgetary and audit requirements at the time of issuance

Legislative Description

Camden County Public Service Authority; provide for removal of members

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/29/2022

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/29/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination3/23/2022

Full Bill Text

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