Incorporation & Powers
Ad valorem taxation, condemnation, police power, planning and zoning, and waste disposal are examples of what.
What are powers of the City? §1.13
The legislative authority of the City is vested in this body.
Who is the Mayor and 6 council members? § 2.10
This appointed official keeps the official records and seal of the City.
Who is the City Clerk? §3.13
The City's court is officially named this.
What is the Municipal Court of the City of Perry? §4.10
The city is divided into this number of council districts and each district has this number of posts.
What is 3 districts and 2 posts per district? §5.11 & 5.12
The city's fiscal year begins on what date unless changed by ordinance.
What is July 1? §6.22
This person is the chief executive of the city.
Who is the Mayor? §2.29
The Constitution of Georgia, general law, the charter, and ordinances provide what for the City.
What are powers, functions, rights, privileges and immunities of the City? §1.14
A quorum requires 3 council members and this presiding officer.
Who is the mayor or mayor pro tempore? §2.21
This appointed position advises the city council, mayor, and other employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs.
Who is the city attorney? §3.12
Judges must be at least this age.
What is 21 years old? § 4.11(b)
Persons elected shall receive this number of votes.
What is a majority of the votes cast? §5.14
The city may levy this type of tax.
What is ad valorem tax? §6.10
This person shall keep Council advised from time to time of the general condition of the City and recommend such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient for the welfare of the City.
Who is the Mayor? §2.29(6)
The City's boundaries must be permanently kept in this official document maintained by the Mayor.
What is the "Official Map" or "Description of the Corporate Limits of the City of Perry, Georgia"? § 1.11(a)
A majority of the votes cast is required for this to be adopted.
What is an ordinance, resolution or motion? §2.21
Department Directors are subject to the immediate direction and supervision of this official.
Who is the City Manager? §3.10(d)
The municipal court shall try and punish these types of violations.
What are violations of all city ordinances? §4.13(a)
City elections are these types of elections, meaning they are conducted without party identifiers.
What are nonpartisan elections? §5.13
An independent audit shall be conducted this often for all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a CPA.
What is annually? §6.26
This person shall prepare the agenda and recommend for adoption any measure deemed expedient.
Who is the City Manager? §3.16(d)(2)
Mid-State Energy Commission replaced what partnership.
What is Jointly Owned Natural Gas? §1.16
This must be introduced in writing, shall not be adopted the same day unless an emergency, and requires 2 readings.
What is an ordinance? §2.22
Members of these shall not hold any elective office in the city, except as specifically authorized by general law.
What are boards, commissions, and authorities? §3.11(f)
The municipal court may impose a maximum fine of this amount for ordinance violations.
What is $1,000.00? §4.13(c)
If a vacancy occurs within six (6) months of a term expiring, this method shall be used to fill it.
What is appointment by the city council or those remaining? § 5.12
The city cannot adopt a budget where appropriations exceed this financial limit.
What are the estimated fund balance, reserves and revenues? §6.23
This person shall prepare and submit a proposed annual budget and capital program.
Who is the City Manager? §3.16(d)(5)
July 1, 1983.
What is the effective date of the Act that reincorporated the City? § 7.14
This may be held at the call of the Mayor or three (3) members of Council.
What is a special called meeting? §2.19
This person is the administrative head of the city government.
Who is the City Manager? §3.16(a)
Appeals from municipal court are reviewed through this legal process.
What is certiorari to the Superior Court? §4.14
City elections are conducted under this Georgia law.
What is the Georgia Election Code (OCGA §21-2-1)? §5.10
* "Georgia Municipal Election Code" was repealed and per state law any reference in local law to it, is deemed to refer to this chapter
Appropriations in a current operating budget may be changed in this manner.
What is a majority vote at any regular, special, or emergency meeting called for such purpose ? §6.25
Every ordinance and resolution passed is subject to the veto power of this person.
Who is the Mayor? §2.31