Bill > HB764

This bill amends the city charter of Nelson, Georgia, to establish a new process for filling vacancies in the offices of mayor or city council member. Under the revised legislation, if a vacancy occurs, the city council will first appoint a temporary member to fill the position until a special election can be held. The special election will be conducted to elect a permanent successor who will serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The special election will be organized and managed in accordance with the Georgia Election Code (Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated), ensuring that the process follows established state election procedures. This change provides a clear, structured approach to handling unexpected vacancies in the city's leadership, ensuring continuity of governance and giving voters the opportunity to choose their representative through a special election.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71312