Held Atlanta proposal would require a named councilmember sponsor on most legislation

Atlanta proposes requiring most legislation to identify a City Council member as its primary sponsor when introduced. Ordinance 26-O-1183 would amend the city charter; its supporting text says current council convention permits legislation to be introduced by committee.

Exceptions would include the mayor’s recommended annual budget and comprehensive development policy, publicly submitted zoning and comprehensive-plan applications, annexations, variances, and communications. The proposal also exempts certain claims, invoice payments, refunds and corrections.

The Finance/Executive Committee kept the measure on hold Sept. 30. It is listed on the Committee on Council’s Oct. 5 agenda, with that meeting scheduled for 11:30 a.m. The held listing does not establish enactment of the sponsorship requirement.