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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Passed
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Gilmer County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; to provide that the person currently serving as elected county surveyor shall serve out the remainder of his or her term; to provide for successors; to provide for qualifications; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill changes the process of selecting the county surveyor in Gilmer County, Georgia, by abolishing the current elected position and replacing it with an appointed role. Specifically, the governing authority of Gilmer County will now appoint a qualified county surveyor for one-year terms, rather than holding elections for the position. The current elected county surveyor will be allowed to complete their existing term, after which no further elections will be held. The appointed surveyor must meet the qualifications specified in Georgia law, which likely include professional standards for surveying expertise. The bill takes effect upon gubernatorial approval or automatically becoming law, and it repeals any conflicting prior laws. This change aligns with Georgia Code Section 36-7-2.1, which provides local governments the authority to modify certain county offices, and reflects a shift towards an appointed administrative model for the county surveyor position.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-05-13 (on 05/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70320 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/235707 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/232418 |
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