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GA SB436

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

George Hooks

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Magistrates other than the chief magistrate in Webster County's Magistrate Court shall serve annual terms expiring at the end of each calendar year during the chief magistrate's term of office
  • The chief magistrate shall nominate other magistrates at the commencement of their term, subject to approval by the governing authority of Webster County
  • Appointments of other magistrates are automatically renewed for subsequent annual terms unless the chief magistrate provides written notice of intent not to renew at least 30 days before the annual term expires
  • The governing authority of Webster County is limited to appointing no more than one other magistrate to assist the chief magistrate
  • Amends the original 1984 Act governing the Magistrate Court of Webster County, as previously amended in 1996

Legislative Description

Magistrate Court of Webster County; provide the terms of office of magistrates other than the chief magistrate

Last Action

Effective Date

4/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/24/2012
State and Local Governmental Operations2/16/2012

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