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Introduced
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Passed
04/01/2024
04/01/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To provide a new charter for the City of Blakely; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for conflict of interest and holding other offices; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and meeting procedures; to provide for ordinances; to provide for eminent domain; to provide for codes; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers relative to the office of mayor; to provide for a mayor pro tempore; to provide for a city manager, and powers and duties thereof; to provide for acting city managers; to prohibit council interference with administration; to provide for administrative responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, city clerk, and other personnel; to provide for the establishment of a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for indigent defense and prosecutor; to provide for taxation, permits, and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for contracting and purchasing; to provide for sale of city property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; LC 47 2905/AP to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill provides a new charter for the City of Blakely. The key provisions include:
- Incorporating the city and establishing its boundaries, powers, and governing structure, including a mayor and four-member city council elected to four-year terms.
- Outlining the powers and duties of the mayor, city council, and city manager, who serves as the chief executive and administrative officer.
- Creating a municipal court with a chief judge and associate judges appointed by the city council.
- Establishing procedures for elections, taxation, budgeting, and financial management, including provisions for property taxes, occupation and business taxes, franchises, service charges, and bonded debt.
- Addressing administrative matters such as personnel policies, boards and commissions, and the city attorney and clerk.
- Repealing the previous city charter and providing for a smooth transition to the new government structure.
The bill is intended to provide a comprehensive framework for the governance and operations of the City of Blakely.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Act 656 (on 05/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67440 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/227595 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225513 |
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