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GA SB571
Bill
Status
Passed
5/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
David Lucas
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AI Summary
- Amends the City of Sandersville charter to transition to a council-manager form of government by creating a city manager position appointed by the city council for an indefinite term, serving as the chief executive and administrative officer of the city
- Revises the mayor's role to primarily ceremonial and legislative duties, including presiding over council meetings, serving as official spokesperson, and retaining veto power over ordinances with a 3-calendar-day review period and override possible by an affirmative vote of four council members
- Grants the city manager authority to appoint, suspend, or remove city employees and department heads; direct all city departments; prepare annual operating and capital budgets; and report on city finances and administrative activities
- Establishes city manager qualifications requiring either a master's degree in public administration/affairs/policy with 3 years of local government managerial experience, or a bachelor's degree with 5 years of such experience
- Prohibits the mayor, mayor pro tempore, and council members from giving orders to city officers or employees under the city manager's supervision, requiring all such communication to go through the city manager
Legislative Description
City of Sandersville; powers of the mayor; revise
Last Action
Act 630
5/6/2024
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination3/20/2024
State and Local Governmental Operations3/7/2024
Full Bill Text
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