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GA HB839
Jackson County; board of commissioners; filling vacancies; revise provisions
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Introduced
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
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 amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a board of county commissioners for the county of Jackson," approved December 18, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 257), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3570), so as to revise provisions related to filling certain vacancies on the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill revises the procedures for filling vacancies on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. If a vacancy occurs with at least 180 days remaining in the term, the county election superintendent must call a special election within 15 days, following the Georgia Election Code. The newly elected commissioner will take office immediately upon certification of the election results. If the vacancy is for the board chairperson, the vice chairperson will temporarily assume the chairperson's duties until a new chairperson is elected. Additionally, the bill allows the remaining board members to appoint a temporary qualified replacement until the special election can be held. This approach ensures continuity of county government leadership by providing a clear, structured process for filling unexpected commissioner vacancies, with both interim and permanent solution options.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
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/71641 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238658 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/237208 |
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