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Introduced
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To provide a new charter for the City of Fayetteville; 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; 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 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 61 0241/AP
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new charter for the City of Fayetteville, Georgia, outlining its governmental structure, powers, and procedures. It reincorporates the city, defines its corporate boundaries, and grants it broad governmental powers, including the ability to regulate animals, buildings, businesses, and public utilities, as well as to levy taxes, condemn property for public use, and enter into contracts. The city's legislative authority will be vested in a mayor and five councilmembers, elected at large, with four-year terms. The charter details provisions for filling vacancies, compensation for elected officials, and strict rules regarding conflicts of interest and the holding of other offices. It also establishes the role of a city manager as the chief executive and administrative officer, responsible for appointing and removing city employees and overseeing city operations, reporting directly to the city council. The bill also creates a municipal court with jurisdiction over city ordinance violations and outlines its powers, procedures, and the qualifications for its judges. Furthermore, it specifies election procedures, including non-partisan elections and majority vote requirements, and provides a framework for the city's finances, including property taxes, business taxes, fees, bond issuance, budgeting, contracting, and the sale of city property. The new charter will become effective on July 1, 2025, and repeals previous acts related to the city's incorporation and charter.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71844 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242701 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/237960 |
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