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GA HB1593
Bill
Status
Passed
4/25/2022
Primary Sponsor
Clint Crowe
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AI Summary
- Amends the City of Jackson charter (originally approved September 21, 1995) to establish a city manager position as the chief administrative officer, appointed by majority vote of the city council and serving at the council's pleasure
- Requires the city manager to be at least 21 years old, of good moral character, free of felony or moral turpitude convictions, and hold a bachelor's degree or higher in management, public administration, public finance, or a comparable field
- Grants the city manager authority to serve as personnel director; hire, suspend, demote, or remove employees; direct all city departments; prepare annual operating and capital budgets; supervise purchasing; and submit monthly and annual financial reports to the city council
- Revises the mayor's powers so that the mayor coordinates with the city council on law enforcement, appoints officers subject to council confirmation, calls special meetings, approves or disapproves ordinances, and votes only in the event of a tie
- Places department directors under the supervision of the city manager, who nominates directors for council confirmation and may suspend or remove them, with removed directors having the right to appeal to the city council
Legislative Description
Jackson, City of; provide for a city manager
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-04-25
4/25/2022
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/29/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination3/23/2022
Full Bill Text
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