Bill > HB767

This bill modifies the compensation and communication rules for the Gwinnett County Board of Education. The bill establishes that the board can adjust its members' salaries, but with specific restrictions: any salary increase cannot take effect until the January following the next general election, the board must publish notice of a potential salary increase in the county's legal newspaper for three consecutive weeks, and no salary changes can be made during the candidate qualification period. The bill also introduces a unique provision that suspends board member compensation if the board approves a superintendent contract termination payout, with the suspension lasting until either the payout amount equals what would have been paid to board members or until the board members who approved the payout are no longer serving. Additionally, the bill explicitly protects board members' rights to communicate with constituents, the public, and media, while allowing the board to adopt policies protecting confidential information discussed in executive sessions or protected by law. If such a payout occurs, board members would receive a standard per diem rate during the compensation suspension period. The bill becomes effective the month following gubernatorial approval and repeals any conflicting laws.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71347