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GA HB1438
Bill
Status
Passed
5/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Noel Williams
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AI Summary
- Amends the City of Cordele charter to transition the office of chairperson to an at-large commission member, maintaining a five-member commission with four ward-based members and one elected citywide
- Requires the city commission to select a mayor from among its own members at the first meeting in January each year, rather than having a separately elected chairperson; the mayor may vote only in case of a tie or to create a majority and has veto power over ordinances
- Redesignates the office of vice chairperson to mayor pro tempore, also selected annually by the commission, who presides and assumes mayoral duties during the mayor's absence or disability
- Transfers responsibility for recommending the annual operating budget from the chairperson to the city manager, with the commission retaining authority to amend and adopt the final budget
- Election provisions schedule the at-large member and Ward 2 and Ward 3 seats for November 2025 and Ward 1 and Ward 4 seats for November 2027, all for four-year terms; most provisions take effect January 1, 2026, with election provisions effective January 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Cordele, City of; transition office of chairperson to at large commission member
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-05-06
5/6/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/8/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination3/4/2024
Full Bill Text
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