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GA HB953
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Greene
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AI Summary
- Creates a five-member Board of Elections and Registration for Calhoun County, effective January 1, 2025, consolidating the election duties currently performed by the Probate Court judge and the Board of Registrars
- Two members are appointed from nominations by each of the two largest political parties' county executive committees, and one member is appointed regardless of political affiliation, all by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
- Requires the county to hire a full-time election supervisor to administer elections, primaries, and voter registration; the supervisor and all staff are considered county employees with compensation set by the commissioners
- Prohibits any person holding elective public office, or a member of their immediate family, from serving on the board; members may be removed for good cause after notice and a hearing
- Authorizes the board to conduct municipal elections under contract and requires local election officials to complete state-mandated training at county expense
Legislative Description
Calhoun County; board of elections and registration; create
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-01-01
4/22/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations1/26/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination1/23/2024
Full Bill Text
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