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GA SB475

GA SB475
City of Grayson; terms of the mayor and city council; revise


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Introduced
03/02/2020
In Committee
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
03/09/2020
Passed
06/29/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/29/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3567), so as to revise the terms of the mayor and city council; to provide for elections by a plurality of votes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the charter of the City of Grayson to revise the terms of the mayor and city council. The key provisions are: 1. The four city council members will serve four-year terms, with the council members elected in 2020 for Posts 1 and 3 serving a three-year term until 2023. 2. The mayor will be elected to a four-year term. 3. Elections for the mayor and city council will be held in odd-numbered years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. 4. The person receiving a majority of votes cast for any city office will be elected. 5. The current mayor and council members will complete their terms until their successors are elected and qualified.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective Date (on 06/29/2020)

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