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GA HB902
Bill
Status
Passed
2/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Greene
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AI Summary
- Repeals the 1955 constitutional amendment that divided Calhoun County into five school districts and established a seven-member board of education, replacing it with a revised and restated governance framework
- Board members in office as of December 31, 2012, serve out their current terms, with successors elected quadrennially for four-year terms from education districts established by a 1992 Act
- Candidates must reside in their education district for at least six months before qualifying and must win a majority of votes cast within that district only; a quorum requires five members
- Requires approval by Calhoun County voters in a referendum held during the November 2012 general election, with Sections 1–7 taking effect January 1, 2013, only if more than half of votes cast are in favor
- Mandates submission of the Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 to the U.S. Department of Justice or appropriate court no later than 90 days after the Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Calhoun County; Board of Education; number of members and the districts where elected; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
2/27/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/15/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/7/2012
Full Bill Text
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