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GA SB277
Bill
AI Summary
- Designates the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Troup County as a full-time position, requiring the officeholder to devote full time to the duties of the office.
- Sets the chief magistrate's annual salary at $95,000, paid in equal monthly or bimonthly installments from county funds, with reimbursement for actual expenses at the same rate as other county employees.
- Requires candidates for chief magistrate to be an attorney and member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia at the time of election, in addition to all other existing qualifications.
- Repeals a prior local Act (approved March 18, 1985) that governed compensation for the Troup County chief magistrate.
- Effective date of July 1, 2009; introduced by Senator Harp of the 29th District and passed the Senate.
Legislative Description
Magistrate Court of Troup County; provide chief magistrate shall be a full-time position; compensation and qualifications
Last Action
Effective Date
6/4/2010
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local4/1/2009
State and Local Governmental Operations3/23/2009
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