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GA HB1487

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

J Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the City of Villa Rica charter (originally approved May 8, 2018) to grant the mayor sole authority to appoint and remove the city manager, who serves an indefinite term at the pleasure of the mayor
  • Allows the city council to override the mayor's appointment or removal of the city manager by adopting a resolution with at least four councilmembers voting in favor (supermajority)
  • Requires the city manager to be appointed based on executive and administrative qualifications, including educational background and relevant experience
  • Eliminates any residency requirement for the city manager, both at the time of appointment and during tenure in office
  • Repeals and reserves Section 3.23 of the existing charter, removing the prior framework for city manager appointment or removal

Legislative Description

Villa Rica, City of; provide that the mayor shall appoint and remove the city manager

Last Action

Effective Date 2024-05-06

5/6/2024

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination3/18/2024

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