Plain English Breakdown
The official summary confirms the purpose is to provide for filling vacancies but does not describe the mechanism (e.g., appointment vs. election).
How Doraville Fills Empty Mayor and Council Seats
This law updates the rules for how the City of Doraville fills empty seats when a mayor or city council member leaves office.
What This Bill Does
- Amends an older law from October 13, 1971, that reincorporated the City of Doraville in DeKalb County.
- Provides rules for filling vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmember.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with these new vacancy provisions.
Who It Names or Affects
- The City of Doraville in DeKalb County, Georgia
- Current and future mayors of Doraville
- City councilmembers serving on the Doraville Council
Terms To Know
- Vacancy
- An empty job seat that happens when someone leaves office before their term ends.
- Reincorporate
- To officially create or restart a city government under state law, as done for Doraville in 1971.
Limits and Unknowns
- The provided text does not explain the specific steps for how to fill these vacancies.
- It is unclear if this bill changes who can vote in special elections to fill seats.
- The source material does not list any funding amounts or budget impacts.