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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 Damascus; 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 veto; to provide for a mayor pro tem; 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; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. LC 47 2804/AP
AI Summary
This bill provides a new charter for the City of Damascus, Georgia. Key provisions of the bill include:
- Incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city
- Establishment of a city council with a mayor and four councilmembers, including their powers, duties, terms, elections, and removal procedures
- Creation of a municipal court with a chief judge and associate judges, and their jurisdiction and powers
- Authority for the city to levy taxes, fees, and other charges, including property taxes, occupation taxes, franchise fees, and service charges
- Provisions for the city's budget, accounting, and financial management, including the annual operating budget, capital improvement plan, and independent audits
- Procedures for city contracts, purchasing, and sale or lease of city property
- General administrative provisions, such as employee policies, legal proceedings, and severability of the charter.
This new charter repeals the previous charter for the City of Damascus that was approved in 1985.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-05-06 (on 05/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67439 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/227594 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225506 |
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