Summary
Augusta commissioners will no longer be able to delay action on city matters by abstaining from voting if a bill pending in the Georgia House passes.
Often the five black commissioners will individually abstain from voting on motions before the local body if they suspect the five white commissioners will support a measure they oppose. If all 10 vote, the mayor would break the tie. If one abstains, the motion fails because it would not garner a majority.See the full content of this document
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Measure Would End Commission Delays
Under the proposed state law, a commissioner could abstain only after submitting a written reason. Otherwise, an abstention would be counted as a "no" vote, which could set up a tie the mayor could break.
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