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This bill creates two new entities within Georgia's municipal court system: the office of senior municipal court judge and the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks' Council. For senior municipal court judges, the bill establishes that former municipal court judges with at least ten years of service can apply for this status, allowing them to maintain certain professional privileges and benefits without being required to actively serve as a judge. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Georgia and be an active member in good standing with the State Bar, though an exception exists for judges who meet alternative qualifications. The new Georgia Municipal Court Clerks' Council will be composed of municipal court administrative staff and aims to improve municipal court operations, assist court staff in executing their duties, and promote staff training. The council will be a legal entity with the ability to contract, own property, accept funds, and employ administrative personnel. Funding for the council will come from state-appropriated funds and other sources. Importantly, membership in the council will not disqualify individuals from holding municipal court staff positions, and the council will have the authority to develop its own constitution, bylaws, and elect officers to support its mission of enhancing municipal court administration and justice throughout the state.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69978