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GA HB1250

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tom Dickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

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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