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GA SB412
Bill
Status
Passed
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
David Lucas
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AI Summary
- Amends the original 2011 act creating the Hancock County Board of Elections and Registration to change how the fifth board member is appointed, transferring appointment authority from the chief judge of the Superior Court to the Board of Commissioners of Hancock County
- The member originally appointed by the chief judge serves until December 31, 2016, with the Board of Commissioners appointing a successor for a term from January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2018, and four-year terms thereafter
- Changes the method of selecting the board chairperson so that members elect the chairperson from among themselves at the first meeting in each odd-numbered year, rather than the previous selection method
- Retains the existing appointment structure for four of the five board members, with two appointed by each of the two major political parties' county executive committees based on gubernatorial election results
- Successor appointments must be made at least 30 days before the expiration of each member's term, with all successors serving four-year terms
Legislative Description
Hancock County; board of elections and registration; change the manner of appointment of the board
Last Action
Effective Date
4/26/2016
Full Bill Text
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