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GA HB1401
Bill
Status
Passed
5/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Greene
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AI Summary
- Reincorporates the City of Blakely, Georgia, under a new charter, repealing the previous charter approved May 3, 2016, and establishes a council-manager form of government with a mayor and four councilmembers serving four-year terms elected from two districts (two posts each)
- Establishes a city manager appointed by the mayor and city council (requiring at least four affirmative votes) who serves as chief executive and administrative officer, responsible for recommending department head hires, supervising city operations, and preparing the annual budget
- Creates the Municipal Court of the City of Blakely with authority to impose fines up to $1,000 and imprisonment up to 180 days, with appeals directed to the Superior Court of Early County
- Grants the city broad powers including ad valorem taxation, eminent domain, issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds, franchise authority (not exceeding 35 years), and comprehensive regulatory authority over public utilities, zoning, business licensing, and public safety
- Sets nonpartisan municipal elections on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November in odd-numbered years, beginning with District 1 Post 1 and District 2 Post 1 in November 2025 and the mayor and remaining posts in November 2027, with vacancies filled by council appointment if less than six months remain in the term
Legislative Description
Blakely, City of; provide new charter
Last Action
Act 656
5/6/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/7/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination2/27/2024
Full Bill Text
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