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HB6 • 2025

Mitchell County; Board of Commissioners; filling vacancies; revise provisions

Mitchell County; Board of Commissioners; filling vacancies; revise provisions

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Campbell, Joe
Last action
2025-04-30
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official bill summary mentions providing for 'related matters,' but does not define what those are beyond vacancies and repeals.

Revising How Mitchell County Fills Empty Seats on Its Board

This law changes the rules for filling empty seats on the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners.

What This Bill Does

  • Updates an older state law from 1873 that created the county board to revise how vacancies are filled.
  • Removes parts of previous laws that conflict with these new rules.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not explain the specific steps or timeline used to fill a vacancy.
  • It is unclear if this law changes how long a replacement commissioner serves compared to previous rules.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-30 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Mitchell County; Board of Commissioners; filling vacancies; revise provisions