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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Austell, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4902), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4498) and an Act approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4503), so as to provide for a city manager; to revise the powers and duties of city council committees, the mayor, and department directors to reflect the establishment of a city manager; to provide for the appointment, removal, and powers of the city manager and city council; to provide for an acting city manager; to prohibit mayor and council interference with the administration of the city departments; to revise provisions related to the hiring and removal of department directors; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a city manager form of government for the City of Austell, Georgia, by amending its charter. The city manager will be the chief executive and administrative officer, appointed by the city council based on executive and administrative qualifications, and will be responsible for overseeing all city departments. This change shifts administrative duties from the city council and its committees to the city manager, who will hire and remove department directors (with council approval), appoint and remove city employees, prepare budgets, and report on city finances and operations. The bill also clarifies the roles of the mayor and city council, prohibiting them from interfering directly with city department administration and employees, and revises the powers and duties of department directors to report to the city manager. The act specifies procedures for appointing, removing, and designating an acting city manager, and sets effective dates for its provisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72300 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240038 |
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