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GA SB435
Bill
Status
Passed
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
George Hooks
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AI Summary
- Redraws the four education districts for the Webster County Board of Education based on 2010 U.S. Census data, using a plan identified as "websterccsb-2011"
- Maintains a five-member board structure with four members elected from individual education districts and one chairperson elected at-large
- Current board members continue serving until the regular expiration of their terms, with successors elected under the new district boundaries
- Staggers elections so the chairperson and Districts 1 and 4 members are elected in November 2012 (terms expiring December 31, 2016), while Districts 2 and 3 members are elected in November 2014 (terms expiring December 31, 2018), with four-year terms thereafter
- Requires the Board of Education to submit the Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 45 days of the Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Board of Education of Webster County; change the description of the education districts
Last Action
Effective Date
3/13/2012
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/23/2012
State and Local Governmental Operations2/16/2012
Full Bill Text
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