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GA HB506
Bill
Status
Passed
5/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Calvin Smyre
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AI Summary
- The chief judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit shall be elected by a majority vote of active judges in the circuit, conducted by secret ballot during the second week of August preceding a term's expiration
- A quorum of 5 active judges is required to conduct the election; if no candidate receives a majority after 3 ballots, the eligible judge with the most seniority becomes chief judge
- The chief judge serves a 2-year term beginning January 1 and may be elected to successive terms
- If the chief judge resigns or the position otherwise becomes vacant, the next most senior judge assumes the duties for the remainder of the term
- The chief judge is vested with authority to prepare schedules for circuit business and make all appointments where the law provides for a superior court judge to do so
Legislative Description
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; provide for selection of chief judge
Last Action
Effective Date
4/15/2014
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