Bill > HB714

This bill revises provisions for the Rincon Community Improvement District's board of directors and elector designation. The bill modifies the definition of "electors" to clarify that property owners within the district are eligible to vote, with specific rules for multiple property owners: each owner can only cast one vote, even if they own multiple parcels, and multiple owners of a single parcel must designate one representative to vote. The board composition is adjusted to allow for either five or seven members, with three elected members chosen by property owners in a caucus election, and two appointed members (one by the city council and one by the city manager). Elected board members must be property owners, and their position becomes vacant if they no longer qualify as electors. The bill establishes procedures for board member elections, including annual caucus elections, special elections to fill vacancies, and recall provisions. Board members serve four-year terms and can be removed by a city council resolution or a petition signed by one-third of the district's electors. The bill also specifies that standard state election laws do not apply to these district board elections, giving the board flexibility in establishing election procedures.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71100