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HB789 • 2025

Oglethorpe, City of; certain hearings of the governing authority; revise provisions

Oglethorpe, City of; certain hearings of the governing authority; revise provisions

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Stinson, Patty Marie
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official bill text provided contains binary PDF data that cannot be read directly; therefore, only information from the title and legislative summary is used.

Changes to City of Oglethorpe Rules for Meetings and Leadership

This law updates the city charter for Oglethorpe, Georgia, by changing rules about certain official hearings, the powers of the mayor pro tem, filling empty seats on the council, and municipal court operations.

What This Bill Does

  • Revises provisions related to certain hearings held by the governing authority of the City of Oglethorpe.
  • Updates rules regarding the specific powers of the mayor pro tem.
  • Changes procedures for filling vacancies when a seat on the mayor or council becomes empty.
  • Updates existing provisions that relate to the operation of the municipal court.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The City of Oglethorpe governing authority
  • The mayor pro tem of the City of Oglethorpe
  • Members of the city council and mayoral office in Oglethorpe
  • The municipal court within the City of Oglethorpe

Terms To Know

Governing authority
The group of elected officials, such as a mayor and council members, who make decisions for the city.
Mayor pro tem
An official mentioned in the bill whose powers are being revised by this law.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The provided text does not explain the specific details of how hearing procedures or mayor pro tem powers will change.
  • This law only applies to the City of Oglethorpe and does not affect other cities in Georgia.
  • The exact changes made are detailed in the full bill text, which is not fully readable here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Oglethorpe, City of; certain hearings of the governing authority; revise provisions