HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 08-02-21STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
RESOLUTION NO. 08-02-21
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 975 RELATING TO COUNTIES AND MUNICIPAL
us" CORPORATIONS IN GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY
COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION TO ISSUE ANY BACKDATED LICENSE, PERMIT, OR
OTHER SIMILAR AUTHORIZATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR A
CRIMINAL PENALTY; TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO STATE LEGISLATIVE INTENT;
TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Milton, GA while in regular session on February 20,
2008 at 6:00 p.m. as follows:
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are the governing authority of the City of Milton; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are charged with the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens
of the City of Milton; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has placed the authority and responsibility for permits and licensing within the
purview of the various municipal corporations; and
WHEREAS, the counties are divested of certain authority upon an act of incorporation of new municipalities,
formation of a new county, or annexation; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council believe this legislation is in the best interest of the citizens of Milton.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton, Georgia, and it is
hereby resolved by the authority of same as follows:
The Mayor and Council of the City of Milton hereby go on the record in support of House Bill 975, or
similar legislation, relating to counties and municipal corporations in general, so as to provide that it
shall be unlawful for any county or municipal corporation to issue any backdated license, permit, or
other similar authorization under certain circumstances; to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide
for related matters; to state legislative intent; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws;
and for other purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution and letter be forwarded to the Governor, the
Lt. Governor and to all members of the Georgia General Assembly.
RESOLVED this 201h day of February, 2008.
Attest:
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Approved:
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