Athens - Subject to local approval, sets compensation of mayor and council members by ordinance rather than specific dollar amounts; does not alter compensation amounts of current mayor or council members. - Amends Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended.

HB 2637 changes how Athens' mayor and city council members are paid by requiring their compensation to be set through local city council ordinances instead of fixed state-mandated amounts. This bill directly affects future mayors and council members in Athens, as their pay would be determined by the city council via ordinance, with no changes applying during current terms. Key provisions include requiring a two-thirds vote of the Athens city council to adopt the compensation method and ensuring current pay rates remain unchanged for sitting officials. The bill amends specific historical city charter provisions to shift this authority to local government.