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GA HB1250
Bill
Status
Passed
4/11/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tom Dickson
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AI Summary
- Creates the Murray County Board of Elections and Registration, combining the existing board of elections and board of registrars into a single five-member body effective January 1, 2013
- All five members are appointed by the chief judge of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit, who also designates one member as chief registrar and chairperson; each member serves a four-year term
- Disqualifies any person holding elective public office or employed by Murray County or any municipality within the county from serving on the board, and automatically vacates a member's seat if they qualify as a candidate for elective office
- Appointments are certified through an affidavit filed with the clerk of superior court, who records the certification and notifies the Secretary of State for issuance of commissions
- Vacancies caused by removal, death, or resignation are filled by the chief judge of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit, who also has authority to remove members for any reason permitted by law
Legislative Description
Murray County Board of Elections and Registration; create
Last Action
Effective Date
4/11/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/20/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/13/2012
Full Bill Text
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