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GA HB1598
Bill
Status
Passed
4/25/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jon Burns
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AI Summary
- Reincorporates the City of Guyton in Effingham County, Georgia, under a new charter, repealing the previous charter approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4230)
- Establishes a council-manager form of government with a mayor and four at-large councilmembers serving four-year staggered terms, with biennial nonpartisan elections held in odd years; the city manager serves as chief executive officer and is appointed by an affirmative vote of at least four council members
- Grants the mayor power to vote on all matters, set the council agenda, and exercise veto authority over ordinances and resolutions, which may be overridden by three affirmative council votes; the mayor also performs city manager duties if that office is vacant
- Establishes a Municipal Court with judges required to be members of the State Bar of Georgia, authorized to impose fines up to $1,000 and imprisonment up to 180 days, with the right of certiorari to the Superior Court of Effingham County
- Provides comprehensive fiscal authority including ad valorem property taxes, occupation and business taxes, franchise grants (not exceeding 35 years), general obligation and revenue bonds, service charges, and special assessments, along with requirements for annual operating and capital budgets and independent audits
Legislative Description
Guyton, City of; provide new charter
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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