LOCAL LEGISLATION CALENDAR GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Thursday, March 16, 2017
HB 574 by Representative Raffensperger of the 50th CITY OF JOHNS CREEK: This bill provides for vacancies to the governing authority of Johns Creek and also provides for a city manager and mayor pro tempore. It states the city council shall order a special election to fill the balance of an unexpired term of office of the mayor or councilmember. However, if the vacancy occurs within six months of expiration, the council will appoint a successor. Additionally, the mayor is responsible for appointing a city manager, but the city council must ratify the appointment.
HB 575 by Representative Oliver of the 82nd CITY OF BROOKHAVEN: This bill authorizes the governing authority of the city of Brookhaven to levy an excise tax.
HB 576 by Representative Rogers of the 10th HABERSHAM COUNTY: This bill reconstitutes the board of elections and registration of Habersham County and provides for the composition, powers, duties, and responsibilities of that board. Additionally, it repeals an act creating a board of elections and registration for the county.
HB 577 by Representative Reeves of the 34th CITY OF MARIETTA: This bill revises the provisions for the mayor pro tem and the presiding officer of the Marietta City Council. The mayor pro tem, who will be paid an additional $125 a month, does not have the power to veto while serving as mayor. Additionally, a presiding officer shall be appointed and approved by a majority of the council. The presiding officer will serve in the absence of the mayor and mayor pro tem, but will not receive an additional salary. The bill also states that the organizational meeting of the city council will be held in January, during which time annual appointments will be made. Additionally, the bill describes the makeup of the board of lights and waterworks for the city.