HB 1005: Austell, City of; provide for a city manager; revise powers and duties of city council committees, the mayor, and department directors

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

A BILL to be entitled 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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 11, 2026Effective Date
2. May 11, 2026Act 532
3. May 11, 2026House Date Signed by Governor
4. April 6, 2026House Sent to Governor
5. February 24, 2026Senate Passed/Adopted
6. February 24, 2026Senate Committee Favorably Reported
7. February 17, 2026Senate Read and Referred
8. February 12, 2026House Passed/Adopted
9. February 12, 2026House Third Readers
10. February 12, 2026House Committee Favorably Reported
11. January 28, 2026House Second Readers
12. January 27, 2026House First Readers

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