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HB448 • 2025

Gilmer County; appointment of a county surveyor; provide

Gilmer County; appointment of a county surveyor; provide

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Chastain, Johnny
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Checked against official source text during the last sync.

Gilmer County Surveyor Appointment Change

This law ends the election of a county surveyor in Gilmer County and requires the local government to appoint one instead.

What This Bill Does

  • Abolishes the office of elected county surveyor for Gilmer County.
  • Requires the governing authority of the county to appoint a new county surveyor.
  • Allows the person currently serving as elected surveyor to finish their current term.
  • Provides rules for successors and qualifications.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The residents of Gilmer County
  • The governing authority (leaders) of Gilmer County
  • The person currently serving as the elected county surveyor

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not list the specific qualifications needed to be appointed.
  • The exact process or timeline for selecting a successor is not detailed in this summary.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Gilmer County; appointment of a county surveyor; provide