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GA HB1605
Bill
Status
Passed
4/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
William Werkheiser
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AI Summary
- Amends the charter of the City of Claxton (Evans County) to restate and revise provisions governing the mayor and seven-member city council, establishing four-year terms and elections under the Georgia Election Code
- Divides the city into three council districts based on 2020 U.S. Census data, with Districts 1 and 3 each having two posts and District 2 having three posts; councilmembers must reside in their district for at least 12 months prior to election and only district residents may vote for that district's seats
- Names six incumbent councilmembers to their newly described district posts and declares the District 2 Post 1 seat vacant, requiring a special election to fill the unexpired term
- Staggers successor elections so that District 1 Post 1, District 2 Post 1, and District 3 Post 1 are filled at the 2023 municipal election, while District 1 Post 2, District 2 Posts 2 and 3, and District 3 Post 2 are filled at the 2025 municipal election
- Grants the mayor veto authority over city council actions, which may be overridden by a two-thirds vote of the council, and authorizes the mayor to appoint members to all city boards and commissions subject to council approval
Legislative Description
Claxton, City of; powers and election of the mayor and city council; restate and revise provisions
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-04-11
4/11/2022
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/30/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination3/28/2022
Full Bill Text
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