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Introduced
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Rockdale County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2817), as amended, so as to increase the board of commissioners to five members; to revise the office of chairperson; to provide for commissioner residency districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for initial terms of office; to provide for a county manager; to revise provisions related to the powers and duties of the board of commissioners, chairperson, and county manager; to provide for a code of ethics; to provide for the creation of a board of ethics and appointment of members; to provide for the appointment and duties of an ethics officer; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to:
1. Increase the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners from three to five members, with one commissioner elected from each of five newly established districts. The initial terms will be staggered, with commissioners from Districts 1, 3, and 5 elected in 2024 for four-year terms and the commissioner from District 4 elected in 2024 for a two-year term.
2. Revise the office of the chairperson, allowing the board to annually select a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among its members.
3. Provide for the creation of a county manager position, who will serve as the administrative head of the county government and be responsible for the proper and efficient administration of county affairs.
4. Establish a code of ethics, create a Board of Ethics and an Ethics Officer, and outline procedures for investigating and addressing ethics violations by county officials and employees.
5. Require a voter referendum for the changes in the bill to take effect, with specific provisions regarding the election process and potential judicial remedies for non-compliance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 03/20/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65359 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/218072 |
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