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HB801 • 2025

Long County; Board of Commissioners; revise powers of chairperson

Long County; Board of Commissioners; revise powers of chairperson

Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The specific changes to chairperson powers are described only as 'revising' them; no details on what those revisions are included in the summary or title.

Long County Board of Commissioners Chairperson Powers and Manager

This law changes the rules for Long County by updating what the chairperson can do and providing for a county manager.

What This Bill Does

  • Revises the powers given to the chairperson of the Long County Board of Commissioners.
  • Provides for a county manager in Long County.
  • Amends an existing law from March 10, 1988, that established the current board structure.
  • Sets July 1, 2025, as the date when these changes take effect.
  • Repeals laws that conflict with this new legislation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Board of Commissioners in Long County
  • The chairperson of the Long County board

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not list specific new duties or limits for the chairperson.
  • The source does not explain how a county manager will be selected, paid, or what their exact powers are.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Long County; Board of Commissioners; revise powers of chairperson