Athens - Subject to local approval, sets a term limit of three terms for members of the city council; specifies the emergency management powers of the mayor; changes references from "councilman" to "councilperson". - Amends Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended.

This bill proposes changes to the City of Athens charter, subject to a mandatory two-thirds vote by the city's legislative body. It establishes a three-term limit for city council members, starting with the 2024 and 2026 elections, while excluding any mid-term appointed terms from this count. The legislation also grants the mayor emergency management powers consistent with state law and updates the title of council members from "councilman" to "councilperson" to use gender-neutral language.