Bill > HB759

This bill updates several provisions related to the Spalding County Board of Elections. It extends the term of the initial member appointed by superior court judges to January 1, 2025, and clarifies that this member can be removed for cause by a majority of superior court judges. The bill renames the elections supervisor to "elections director" and expands their responsibilities, including training employees and poll workers in election laws and procedures. The elections director must be a full-time county employee who is a legal resident and registered voter of Spalding County, cannot hold any other employment, and is prohibited from holding an elective public office while serving. The bill also mandates that the board comply with open meetings and records laws, ensures public access to meetings, and gives the board the authority to hire its own legal counsel or be represented by the county attorney. Additionally, the bill specifies that poll workers should be appointed, when possible, from lists provided by political party county executive committees, with a preference for local residents who are registered voters.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71305