Acts and resolutions of the General Assembly of the state of Georgia 1994 [volume 2]

Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Georgia Law, Georgia Georgia. Acts and resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia 19940000 English

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ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 1994 19940000 COMPILED AND PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME ONE Acts by Numbers-Page References vi Bills and Resolutions-Act Number References xiii Acts and Resolutions of General Application 1 Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of Georgia 2013 Appellate Courts-Personnel I Superior Courts-Personnel and Calendars II Index-Tabular XV Index-General LXI Population of Georgia Counties-Alphabetically CXCIV Population of Georgia Counties-Numerically CC Population of Municipalities CCII Population of Judicial Circuits CCXIII Georgia Senate Districts, Alphabetically by County CCXVI Georgia Senators, Alphabetically by Name CCXVIII Georgia Senators, Numerically by District CCXX Georgia House Districts, Alphabetically by County CCXXIII Georgia Representatives, Alphabetically by Name CCXXV Georgia Representatives, Numerically by District CCXXXI Status of Referendum Elections CCXXXVII Vetoes by the Governor CCCLXXIV State Auditor's Report on Funding of Retirement Bills CCCLXXIX VOLUME TWO Acts by Numbers-Page References vi Bills and Resolutions-Act Number References xiii Acts and Resolutions of Local Application 3501 County Home Rule Actions 5153 Municipal Home Rule Actions 5205 Appellate Courts-Personnel I Superior Courts-Personnel and Calendars II Index-Tabular XV Index-General LXI Population of Georgia Counties-Alphabetically CXCIV Population of Georgia Counties-Numerically CC Population of Municipalities CCII Population of Judicial Circuits CCXIII Georgia Senate Districts, Alphabetically by County CCXVI Georgia Senators, Alphabetically by Name CCXVIII Georgia Senators, Numerically by District CCXX Georgia House Districts, Alphbetically by County CCXXIII Georgia Representatives, Alphabetically by Name CCXXV Georgia Representatives, Numerically by District CCXXXI Status of Referendum Elections CCXXXVIII Vetoes by the Governor CCCLXXIV State Auditor's Report on Funding of Retirement Bills CCCLXXIX

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COMPILER'S NOTICE General Acts and Resolutions of the 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia will be found in Volume I beginning at page 1. Proposed amendments to the Constitution of the State of Georgia are grouped together and will be found in Volume I beginning at page 2013. Local and Special Acts and Resolutions will be found in Volume II beginning at page 3501. Home rule actions by counties which were filed in the Office of the Secretary of State during 1993 are printed in Volume II beginning at page 5153. Home rule actions by municipalities which were filed in the Office of the Secretary of State during 1993 are printed in Volume II beginning at page 5205. There are no numbered pages between page 2027 and page 3501. This allows both volumes to be compiled and printed simultaneously. Indexes are printed in each hard backed volume and as a separate book in the soft backed edition and cover material in both volumes. The tabular indexes list matter by broad categories. The general index is a detail alphabetical index by subject matter. Where it is possible to do so, general Acts have been indexed by reference to the titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated which they amend and the tabular index also contains a list of Code sections which have been amended, enacted, or repealed. Each Act is preceded by the Act number assigned by the Governor and the House Bill or Senate Bill number which it was given when it was introduced in the General Assembly. Each Resolution is preceded by the Resolution Act number assigned by the Governor and the House Resolution or Senate Resolution number. Each Act or Resolution which was signed by the Governor is followed by the approval date on which it was signed by the Governor. ACTS BY NUMBERS, PAGE REFERENCES Act No. Page 617 3501 618 3512 619 3520 620 1 621 3527 622 7 623 92 624 96 625 97 626 129 627 3538 628 3547 629 3556 630 131 631 132 632 133 633 3558 634 3560 635 3567 636 161 637 3575 638 3584 639 3590 640 3596 641 3599 642 166 643 3601 644 3608 645 169 646 3614 647 3618 648 3625 649 3631 650 3637 651 3643 652 3650 653 173 654 174 655 3661 656 3663 657 3672 658 3682 659 3689 660 3696 661 3697 662 3699 663 3702 664 3704 665 3707 666 3712 667 3716 668 3718 669 3720 670 3722 671 3724 672 3726 673 3728 674 3730 675 3736 676 3738 677 3742 678 3745 679 3749 680 3751 681 3753 682 3758 683 3762 684 3766 685 3767 686 3772 687 3774 688 3775 689 3780 690 3781 691 3783 692 3786 693 3815 694 3817 695 3821 696 3822 697 3824 698 3829 699 3831 700 3833 701 3835 702 3837 703 3839 704 3842 705 3844 706 3849 707 3853 708 3855 709 3859 710 3863 711 3865 712 3868 713 211 714 3870 715 3876 716 3879 717 3882 718 3885 719 3892 720 3906 721 3920 722 3924 723 3928 724 3931 725 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2005 758 4072 HB 2006 759 4074 HB 2008 837 4187 HB 2011 1027 4564 HB 2012 801 4096 HB 2013 760 4076 HB 2014 761 4080 HB 2018 762 4084 HB 2023 763 4086 HB 2024 946 4407 HB 2025 838 4190 HB 2026 839 4194 HB 2027 718 3885 HB 2028 1072 4755 HB 2029 658 3682 HB 2030 840 4198 HB 2032 719 3892 HB 2033 947 4409 HB 2034 948 4411 HB 2035 949 4414 HB 2036 764 4088 HB 2037 841 4201 HB 2038 720 3906 HB 2039 950 4416 HB 2042 951 4418 HB 2043 842 4203 HB 2044 952 4426 HB 2045 953 4429 HB 2046 843 4205 HB 2048 954 4433 HB 2052 844 4210 HB 2054 845 4212 House Resolution Resolution Act No. Page HR 124 79 1182 HR 215 77 952 HR 259 80 1183 HR 263 81 1184 HR 339 82 1185 HR 662 109 1975 HR 664 110 1978 HR 668 60 375 HR 709 115 2018 HR 712 116 2020 HR 730 83 1186 HR 744 84 1187 HR 767 85 1189 HR 768 86 1190 HR 773 87 1191 HR 791 59 373 HR 808 78 1180 HR 814 Veto HR 815 88 1192 HR 816 89 1194 HR 817 90 1195 HR 818 91 1198 HR 819 92 1201 HR 823 93 1203 HR 824 94 1207 HR 842 95 1208 HR 859 96 1211 HR 861 97 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LOCAL AND SPECIAL ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 1994 TROUP COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; SCHOOL DISTRICT; EDUCATION DISTRICTS; MEMBERS. No. 617 (House Bill No. 1232). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a board of education of Troup County, approved January 22, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3515), as amended by an Act approved March 3, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3633), an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4205), an Act approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5558), and an Act approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3601), so as to define the Troup County School District; to provide for education districts; to provide for continuation in office of current members of the board; to provide for submission; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a board of education of Troup County, approved January 22, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3515), as amended by an Act approved March 3, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3633), an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4205), an Act approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5558), and an Act approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3601), is

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amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 1 and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) of Section 1 to read as follows: (a) The Troup County School District shall be defined as all of Troup County. The board of education of Troup County shall be composed of seven members who shall be elected as provided in this Act. For the purpose of electing members of the board, the Troup County School District shall be divided into seven education districts described as follows: Education District: 1 TROUP COUNTY VTD: 0002 LAGRANGE TWO (Part) Tract: 9608. Block(s): 221, 222, 223, 230, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 313, 314, 315, 318, 324, 325, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 434, 436, 439 Tract: 9609. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 203C, 204, 205A, 205B, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 303, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313A, 313B, 313C, 314A, 314B, 315, 316, 317, 318, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513A, 513B, 513C, 514, 524A, 525, 526A, 529A, 530A, 530B, 533A, 559, 560, 561A, 562, 563, 564A, 565, 566, 567 VTD: 0004 LAGRANGE FOUR (Part) Tract: 9607. Block(s): 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 402, 403 VTD: 0005 WEST POINT (Part) Tract: 9610. Block(s): 138, 145, 146, 243, 244, 263, 264, 265, 267, 272A, 272B, 273A, 273B, 273C, 274, 275A, 275B, 276A, 276B, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 301A, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309A, 309B, 310A, 310B, 311A, 311B, 312A, 312B, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320A, 325A, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343,

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344, 345, 346, 347, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449 VTD: 0007 EAST VERNON (Part) Tract: 9609. Block(s): 203D, 513D, 524B, 524C, 526B, 527, 528, 529B, 530C, 530D, 531, 532, 533B, 561B, 564B VTD: 0011 LONG CANE (Part) Tract: 9609. Block(s): 520, 521, 522, 523, 540, 729, 730, 735, 736 Tract: 9610. Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 139, 144, 239, 240, 241 VTD: 0013 GRAY HILL (Part) Tract: 9610. Block(s): 126, 142, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 301B, 320B, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325B, 326 Tract: 9612.98 Block(s): 308C, 309B Education District: 2 TROUP COUNTY VTD: 0004 LAGRANGE FOUR (Part) Tract: 9607. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210 Block(s): Those parts of Blocks 310A and 310B lying west of Nevada Street extended to Edgewood Avenue Block(s): 311, 312, 313, 314, 401, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409 VTD: 0008 ROUGH EDGE (Part) Tract: 9606.

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Block(s): 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 139, 140, 142, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157 Tract: 9607. Block(s): 335, 336, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546 Tract: 9611. Block(s): 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269 VTD: 0009 MOUNTVILLE (Part) Tract: 9606. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112B, 113, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 141, 143, 144, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163 Tract: 9611. Block(s): 101, 104 VTD: 0013 GRAY HILL (Part) Tract: 9609. Block(s): 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558 Tract: 9610. Block(s): 101, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 140, 141, 143, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153

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VTD: 0015 HIGHLANDS (Part) Tract: 9607. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 333, 334, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415A, 415B, 415C, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420A, 420B, 420C, 501 Education District: 3 TROUP COUNTY VTD: 0003 LAGRANGE THREE (Part) Tract: 9605. Block(s): 105, 106, 107, 108, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138B, 139 VTD: 0006 HOGANSVILLE (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111A, 111B, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116A, 116B, 117A, 117B, 118A, 118B, 118C, 119A, 119B, 119C, 120, 121A, 121B, 122, 123, 124A, 124B, 125, 126A, 126B, 127A, 127B, 127C, 128A, 128B, 128C, 129, 130, 131A, 131B, 132, 133A, 133B, 133C, 134, 135A, 135B, 135C, 136, 137A, 137B, 138, 139A, 139B, 140A, 140B, 140C, 141A, 141B, 142A, 142B, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207A, 207B, 208, 209A, 209B, 209C, 210, 211, 212, 213A, 213B, 214A, 214B, 215, 216, 217A, 217B, 217C, 218, 219A, 219B, 220A, 220B, 221A, 221B, 221C, 221D, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 503, 504, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 525A, 525B, 525C, 526A, 526B, 526C, 527, 546, 547, 548A, 548B, 549, 550A, 550B, 551, 552, 553A, 553B, 554A, 554B, 555, 556A, 556B, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 564, 565, 566, 578,

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579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 591, 592 VTD: 0009 MOUNTVILLE (Part) Tract: 9605. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 164B, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195 VTD: 0010 MCLENDON (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 202, 501, 502, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 524, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 563, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 589, 590, 594, 595, 596, 597 Tract: 9602. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130B, 132, 133, 134, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 242, 243, 244, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279 Education District: 4 TROUP COUNTY VTD: 0001 LAGRANGE ONE (Part) Tract: 9603. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 211A, 214A, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243 Tract: 9604. Block(s): 110A, 110B, 110D, 111, 112, 113, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 301, 302, 303, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 434, 435 VTD: 0007 EAST VERNON (Part)

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Tract: 9603. Block(s): 201A, 201B, 201C, 202A, 202B, 203, 204, 205A, 205B, 206, 207, 208A, 208B, 208C, 209, 210, 211B, 212, 213, 214C, 227A, 227B, 228A, 228B, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306A, 306B, 307A, 307B, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331 Tract: 9609. Block(s): 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 613, 614, 615, 708, 710, 711, 712, 737, 738, 739, 740 VTD: 0012 WEST VERNON (Part) Tract: 9602. Block(s): 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 264, 265, 266, 267, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 295 Education District: 5 TROUP COUNTY VTD: 0001 LAGRANGE ONE (Part) Tract: 9604. Block(s): 102, 103, 104A, 104B, 104C, 105A, 105B, 106A, 106B, 107A, 107B, 108, 109A, 109B, 110C, 114A, 114B, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121 VTD: 0003 LAGRANGE THREE (Part) Tract: 9604. Block(s): 101, 120, 122, 123 Tract: 9605. Block(s): 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114A, 114B, 115, 116, 138A, 140, 141A, 141B, 142, 143, 144A, 144B, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153A, 153B, 155, 156, 157, 158, 164A, 196A, 196B, 196C, 197, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 204, 205A, 205B, 205C, 205D, 205E, 206A, 206B, 206C, 207, 208A, 208B, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220A, 220B, 221, 222, 223, 301A, 301B, 301C, 301D, 301E, 301F,

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301G, 301H, 301J, 302, 303A, 303B, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 311, 312, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 523 Tract: 9606. Block(s): 112A, 114A, 115 VTD: 0004 LAGRANGE ONE (Part) Tract: 9607 Block(s): Those parts of Blocks 310A and 310B lying east of Nevada Street extended to Edgewood Avenue VTD: 0010 MCLENDON (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 577, 593 Tract: 9602. Block(s): 130A, 131, 135A, 135B, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140 VTD: 0014 SUNNYSIDE VTD: 0015 HIGHLANDS (Part) Tract: 9607. Block(s): 306, 307A, 307B, 308A, 308B, 308C, 309, 315A, 315B, 316A, 316B, 316C, 317A, 317B, 317C, 317D, 318, 319, 320A, 320B, 321, 322, 332A, 332B, 337, 338 Education District: 6 TROUP COUNTY VTD: 0001 LAGRANGE ONE (Part) Tract: 9603. Block(s): 226A, 237, 238 VTD: 0002 LAGRANGE TWO (Part) Tract: 9604. Block(s): 429, 430, 431, 432, 433 Tract: 9608. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 316,

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317, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 435, 437, 438 Tract: 9609. Block(s): 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 301, 302, 304, 305, 319, 320 VTD: 0005 WEST POINT (Part) Tract: 9610. Block(s): 245, 261A, 261B, 262, 268, 269, 270, 271, 277A, 277B, 278, 279, 280, 292, 293, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505A, 505B, 506A, 506B, 507, 508A, 508B, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593 VTD: 0007 EAST VERNON (Part) Tract: 9603. Block(s): 226B, 234, 235, 236 Tract: 9609. Block(s): 401A, 401B, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423A, 423B, 423C, 424A, 424B, 425A, 425B, 425C, 425D, 425E, 425F, 425G, 426A, 426B, 427, 428, 429A, 429B, 429C, 430A, 430B, 430C, 430D, 430E, 430F, 431, 432, 433, 434, 515, 516, 517, 518A, 518B, 519, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 707, 709, 713, 715 VTD: 0011 LONG CANE (Part) Tract: 9602. Block(s): 254 Tract: 9609. Block(s): 706, 714, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 731, 732, 733, 734 Tract: 9610.

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Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 229, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 242, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 266, 290 VTD: 0012 WEST VERNON (Part) Tract: 9602. Block(s): 262, 263, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 296, 297 Tract: 9610. Block(s): 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 230, 231, 291 Education District: 7 TROUP COUNTY VTD: 0001 LAGRANGE ONE (Part) Tract: 9604. Block(s): 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 314, 315, 316, 317, 401, 402, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428 VTD: 0003 LAGRANGE THREE (Part) Tract: 9605. Block(s): 162, 163, 310, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 520, 521, 522, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622 VTD: 0004 LAGRANGE FOUR (Part) Tract: 9606. Block(s): 205, 206, 209, 210, 211, 212, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534 Tract: 9607.

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Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 VTD: 0015 HIGHLANDS (Part) Tract: 9606. Block(s): 201A, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 213, 214A, 215A, 216, 217, 232, 233, 234, 235 Section 2 . All members of the Troup County board of education serving in office on the effective date of this Act shall continue to serve until the expiration of their terms of office. Section 3 . It shall be the duty of the board of education of Troup County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 4 . This Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon such Act's becoming law without that approval. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to amend an Act providing for a Board of Education of Troup County, approved January 22, 1986 and designated as Act No. 772 of the regular 1986 session of the General Assembly (House Bill No. 1207), as amended by an Act approved March 5, 1986 and designated as Act 794 of the regular 1986 session of the General Assembly (House Bill 1899, and as amended by an act approved April 6, 1992 and designated as Act 798 of the regular session of the General Assembly (Senate Bill 856) as amended by an Act approved January 20, 1993 (House Bill 108) and designated as Act 12 of the regular session of the General Assembly, so as to define the Troup County School District, to define the Troup County Board of Education Election Districts, to define the Troup County Board of Education and other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.

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This 15th day of December, 1993. /s/ Wade Milam Representative, 130th District Lewis, Taylor Todd GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Wade Milam, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 130th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the LaGrange Daily News which is the official organ of Troup County, on the following date: December 17, 1993. /s/ Wade Milam Representative, 130th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 6th day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved January 25, 1994. WAYNE COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; MEMBERS; DISTRICTS; TERMS; ELECTIONS. No. 618 (House Bill No. 1323). AN ACT To provide for the Board of Education of Wayne County; to provide for the members of the board and their qualifications, districts, terms, vacancies, officers, and elections; to provide for

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other matters relating to the board; to repeal an Act changing the method of electing the Board of Education of Wayne County, approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 3361), as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . (a) The Board of Education of Wayne County shall be composed of five members who shall be elected as provided in this Act. (b) For the purpose of electing the five members of the board of education, the Wayne County School District is divided into five education districts. One member shall be elected from each education district by the qualified electors residing within such education district. Each member shall be elected by a majority of the qualified electors voting within the respective education district. Each member of the board shall be a resident of the education district the member represents during the member's term of office. Each person offering for election as a member of the board shall specify the education district for which the person is offering. All members of said board shall be nominated and elected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the Georgia Election Code. Each such education district shall consist of a portion of the Wayne County School District described as follows: Education District 1 WAYNE COUNTY VTD: 0001 ODUM (Part) Tract: 9701. Block(s): 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 341, 342, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415A, 415B,

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416, 417, 418, 419, 421, 422, 423A, 423B, 424A, 424B, 425A, 425B, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450A, 450B, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484A, 484B, 485A, 485B, 486, 487, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497 Tract: 9702. Block(s): 120 VTD: 0002 MADRAY SPRINGS VTD: 0003 OGLETHORPE Education District 2 WAYNE COUNTY VTD: 0001 ODUM (Part) Tract: 9701. Block(s): 488, 489 VTD: 0004 SCREVEN (Part) Tract: 9704. Block(s): 127, 128, 130, 131, 132, 163, 164, 165, 166, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 194, 195, 196, 197, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236A, 236B, 237A, 237B, 238, 239A, 239B, 240A, 240B, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266A, 266B, 267A, 267B, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317A, 317B, 317C, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329A, 329B, 330A, 330B, 331A, 331B, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346A, 346B, 347A, 347B, 348A, 348B, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376,

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377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397 Tract: 9706. Block(s): 292, 294, 383 VTD: 0005 RITCH VTD: 0006 EMPIRE VTD: 0007 RED HILL (Part) Tract: 9702. Block(s): 105, 118, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 146B, 147, 148, 150, 155, 422B Tract: 9703. Block(s): 109C, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122B, 123B, 124B, 126B, 162, 163 VTD: 0015 RECREATION CENTER (Part) Tract: 9705. Block(s): 532A, 532B, 533A, 533B, 534A, 534B, 536, 540A, 540B, 541, 542, 544, 545 Education District 3 WAYNE COUNTY VTD: 0004 SCREVEN (Part) Tract: 9706. Block(s): 291, 293, 296, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382 VTD: 0007 RED HILL (Part) Tract: 9702. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 149 VTD: 0008 EAST JESUP (Part) Tract: 9706. Block(s) 153B, 159, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215A, 215B, 216A, 216B, 216C, 216D, 217, 218, 219A, 219B, 220A, 220B, 220C, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227A, 228, 229A, 244A, 295, 297 VTD: 0009 GARDI VTD: 0010 MT. PLEASANT VTD: 0011 ALTAHAMA

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VTD: 0015 RECREATION CENTER (Part) Tract: 9705. Block(s): 537, 538A, 538B, 543 Education District 4 WAYNE COUNTY VTD: 0008 EAST JESUP (Part) Tract: 9705. Block(s): 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 425, 426, 427, 428 VTD: 0012 VFW VTD: 0013 COURTHOUSE VTD: 0014 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY (Part) Tract: 9703. Block(s): 106, 107, 108, 109A, 109B, 123A, 124A, 139, 140, 157 Education District 5 WAYNE COUNTY VTD: 0008 EAST JESUP (Part) Tract: 9705. Block(s): 429, 430, 444, 445, 446, 447, 516, 518, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 539 VTD: 0014 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY (Part) Tract: 9703. Block(s): 105, 122A, 125, 126A, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 158, 159, 160, 161, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 501, 502A, 503A, 515A, 516A, 517 VTD: 0015 RECREATION CENTER (Part) Tract: 9705.

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Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 401, 402, 403, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 517, 519, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 535 (c) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section: (1) The terms Tract, Block, and VTD shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term Precinct is synonymous with the term voting precinct and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) whenever the description of any education district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (4) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (5) Any part of the Wayne County School District which is not included in any education district described in subsection (b) of this section shall be included within

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that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (6) Any part of the Wayne County School District which is described in subsection (b) of this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (d) As provided in the consent order and decree in the case of Concerned Citizens of Wayne County v. Wayne County Board of Commissioners, Wayne County Board of Education, Christine Burch, and Wayne County Board of Registrars entered November 16, 1993, in the United States District Court, Southern District of Georgia, Brunswick Division, Civil Action No. CV 293-91, the terms of office of the members of the board in office on January 1, 1994, shall end on December 31, 1994. At the November, 1994, general election one member shall be elected to the board from each of the five education districts. Candidates for such office shall be nominated in the political party primaries to be held in July, 1994. Such members shall take office on January 1, 1995, for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be elected in the November general election immediately preceding the expiration of a term of office and the members so elected shall take office on the first day of January immediately following the date of the election for terms of office of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Section 2 . All vacancies in the membership of the Board of Education of Wayne County occurring within one year or less of the expiration of such term of office shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the board. All vacancies occurring in the membership of the board more than one year

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prior to the expiration of a term of office shall be filled by a special election called in the same manner as provided to fill vacancies in other county offices. The person so appointed or elected shall be commissioned and shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified. Section 3 . The Board of Education of Wayne County provided for in this Act shall be a continuation of and a successor to the board in existence on the effective date of this Act and shall possess all of the powers, rights, and duties of such board. Section 4 . An Act changing the method of electing the Board of Education of Wayne County, approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 3361), as amended, is repealed in its entirety. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the members, qualifications, districts, terms, vacancies, officers, and elections of the Board of Education of Wayne County; to provide for other matters relating to the board; to repeal an Act changing the method of electing the Board of Education of Wayne County, approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 3361); and for other purposes. This 3rd day of January, 1994. /s/ Hinson Mosley Representative-171st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Hinson Mosley, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 171st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention

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to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Press Sentinel which is the official organ of Wayne County, on the following date: January 5, 1994. /s/ Hinson Mosley Representative, 171st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 10th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved January 28, 1994. WAYNE COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS; TERMS. No. 619 (House Bill No. 1324). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wayne County, approved March 16, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3110), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of members of the board of commissioners; to change the commissioner districts; to change the terms of office of members; to provide for other matters relating to the board of commissioners and the members thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wayne County, approved March 16, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3110), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows:

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Section 2. Commissioner districts. (a) The board of commissioners shall consist of five members who shall be elected as provided in this Act. For the purpose of electing the members, Wayne County is divided into five commissioner district as follows: Commissioner District 1 WAYNE COUNTY VTD: 0001 ODUM (Part) Tract: 9701. Block(s): 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 341, 342, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415A, 415B, 416, 417, 418, 419, 421, 422, 423A, 423B, 424A, 424B, 425A, 425B, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450A, 450B, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484A, 484B, 485A, 485B, 486, 487, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497 Tract: 9702. Block(s): 120 VTD: 0002 MADRAY SPRINGS VTD: 0003 OGLETHORPE Commissioner District 2 WAYNE COUNTY VTD: 0001 ODUM (Part) Tract: 9701. Block(s): 488, 489 VTD: 0004 SCREVEN (Part) Tract: 9704.

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Block(s): 127, 128, 130, 131, 132, 163, 164, 165, 166, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 194, 195, 196, 197, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236A, 236B, 237A, 237B, 238, 239A, 239B, 240A, 240B, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266A, 266B, 267A, 267B, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317A, 317B, 317C, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329A, 329B, 330A, 330B, 331A, 331B, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346A, 346B, 347A, 347B, 348A, 348B, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397 Tract: 9706. Block(s): 292, 294, 383 VTD: 0005 RITCH VTD: 0006 EMPIRE VTD: 0007 RED HILL (Part) Tract: 9702. Block(s): 105, 118, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 146B, 147, 148, 150, 155, 422B Tract: 9703. Block(s): 109C, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122B, 123B, 124B, 126B, 162, 163 VTD: 0015 RECREATION CENTER (Part) Tract: 9705. Block(s): 532A, 532B, 533A, 533B, 534A, 534B, 536, 540A, 540B, 541, 542, 544, 545

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Commissioner District 3 WAYNE COUNTY VTD: 0004 SCREVEN (Part) Tract: 9706. Block(s): 291, 293, 296, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382 VTD: 0007 RED HILL (Part) Tract: 9702. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 149 VTD: 0008 EAST JESUP (Part) Tract: 9706. Block(s): 153B, 159, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215A, 215B, 216A, 216B, 216C, 216D, 217, 218, 219A, 219B, 220A, 220B, 220C, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227A, 228, 229A, 244A, 295, 297 VTD: 0009 GARDI VTD: 0010 MT. PLEASANT VTD: 0011 ALTAHAMA VTD: 0015 RECREATION CENTER (Part) Tract: 9705. Block(s): 537, 538A, 538B, 543 Commissioner District 4 WAYNE COUNTY VTD: 0008 EAST JESUP (Part) Tract: 9705. Block(s): 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 425, 426, 427, 428 VTD: 0012 VFW VTD: 0013 COURTHOUSE VTD: 0014 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY (Part) Tract: 9703. Block(s): 106, 107, 108, 109A, 109B, 123A, 124A, 139, 140, 157

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Commissioner District 5 WAYNE COUNTY VTD: 0008 EAST JESUP (Part) Tract: 9705. Block(s): 429, 430, 444, 445, 446, 447, 516, 518, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 539 VTD: 0014 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY (Part) Tract: 9703. Block(s): 105, 122A, 125, 126A, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 158, 159, 160, 161, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 501, 502A, 503A, 515A, 516A, 517 VTD: 0015 RECREATION CENTER (Part) Tract: 9705. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 401, 402, 403, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 517, 519, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 535 (c) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia;

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(2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Whenever the descrption of any commissioner district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (4) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (5) Any part of Wayne County which is not included in any commissioner district described in subsection (b) of this section shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (6) Any part of Wayne County which is described in subsection (b) of this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 3 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:

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(b) As provided in the consent order and decree in the case of Concerned Citizens of Wayne County v. Wayne County Board of Commissioners, Wayne County Board of Education, Christine Burch, and Wayne County Board of Registrars entered November 16, 1993, in the United States District Court, Southern District of Georgia, Brunswick Division, Civil Action No. CV 293-91, the terms of office of the members of the board in office on January 1, 1994, shall end on December 31, 1994. At the November 1994, general election one member shall be elected to the board from each of the five commissioner districts. Candidates for such offices shall be nominated in the political party primaries to be held in July 1994. Such members shall take office on January 1, 1995, for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be elected in the November general election immediately preceding the expiration of a term of office and the members so elected shall take office on the first day of January immediately following the date of the election for terms of office of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wayne County, approved March 16, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3110), as amended; and for other purposes. This 3rd day of January, 1994. /s/ Hinson Mosley Representative-171st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Hinson Mosley, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 171st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Press Sentinel which is the official organ of Wayne County, on the following date: January 5, 1994. /s/ Hinson Mosley Representative, 171st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 10th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved January 28, 1994. SPALDING COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 621 (House Bill No. 1370). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, approved February 5, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 289), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3615), so as to redesignate and describe the commissioner districts in Spalding County; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, approved February 5, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 289), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3615), is amended by striking subsection (c) of Section I in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) (1) Spalding County shall have five single-member commissioner districts, each of which shall be represented by one member of such board. The respective geographical areas and boundaries of each such district are designated and described as follows: Commissioner District: 1 SPALDING COUNTY VTD: 0001 GRIFFIN ONE (Part) Tract: 1604. Block(s): 163B, 401, 402, 403, 405, 406, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414 Tract: 1608. Block(s): 201, 202, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 238 VTD: 0002 GRIFFIN TWO (Part) Tract: 1603. Block(s): 208A, 213A, 214, 216A, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234 Tract: 1608. Block(s): 108A, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146 VTD: 0010 CABIN (Part) Tract: 1602. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158,

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159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236 Tract: 1608. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108B Tract: 1610. Block(s): 111, 112 VTD: 0012 EXPERIMENT (Part) Tract: 1603. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208B, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213B, 215, 216B Tract: 1604. Block(s): 132, 133, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 163A Commissioner District: 2 SPALDING COUNTY VTD: 0002 GRIFFIN TWO (Part) Tract: 1609. Block(s): 108B, 109, 110, 111, 112B, 113B, 114B, 115B, 116B, 118B, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 431, 432, 438, 439, 440, 441 VTD: 0003 GRIFFIN THREE (Part) Tract: 1609. Block(s): 214B, 215, 227B, 234C, 235C, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507B, 507C, 508B, 509B, 510B, 511B, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516B, 517, 518B, 519 Tract: 1611. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 202A, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218A, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229A Tract: 1612.

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Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109 VTD: 0009 AKIN (Part) Tract: 1602. Block(s): 243, 244 Tract: 1609. Block(s): 241 Tract: 1610. Block(s): 103, 104, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 357, 358, 359, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388 Tract: 1611. Block(s): 201, 202B, 203, 218B, 232 VTD: 0010 CABIN (Part) Tract: 1602. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 208, 234, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242 Tract: 1610. Block(s): 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 116, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128 VTD: 0011 EAST GRIFFIN (Part) Tract: 1609. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108A, 112A, 113A, 114A, 115A, 116A, 117, 118A, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214A, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227A, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234A, 234B, 235A, 235B, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247A, 247B, 248, 249, 250, 507A, 508A, 509A, 510A, 511A, 516A, 518A Tract: 1610. Block(s): 113, 114, 117

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Commissioner District: 3 SPALDING COUNTY VTD: 0001 GRIFFIN ONE (Part) Tract: 1608. Block(s): 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 301, 302, 416, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444 VTD: 0006 GRIFFIN SIX (Part) Tract: 1607. Block(s): 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515 Tract: 1608. Block(s): 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 430, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453 Tract: 1612. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 319, 320, 321A, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 405A, 406A VTD: 0007 GRIFFIN SEVEN VTD: 0009 AKIN (Part) Tract: 1610. Block(s): 356A, 356B, 360, 361, 362A, 362B, 363, 364, 365, 366A, 366B, 366C, 367A, 367B, 368, 369, 370, 371A, 371B, 371C, 372A, 372B, 373, 389, 390A, 390B, 391, 392A, 392B, 393, 394A, 394B, 395, 396A, 396B, 397 Tract: 1611. Block(s): 229D, 230, 231, 233, 234, 235B, 235C, 236, 237, 238, 239 VTD: 0015 ORRS WEST (Part) Tract: 1612. Block(s): 119B, 120, 121, 122, 123B, 312A, 312B, 318, 321B, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405B, 406B, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427,

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428A, 428B, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461 Commissioner District: 4 SPALDING COUNTY VTD: 0001 GRIFFIN ONE (Part) Tract: 1605. Block(s): 168, 169, 170, 171, 172 VTD: 0005 GRIFFIN FIVE (Part) Tract: 1605. Block(s): 147A, 148A, 150A, 151A, 152A, 153A, 155, 160A, 161A, 162A, 162B, 163A, 165, 166, 167, 174A, 174B, 174C, 175, 176, 177A, 177B Tract: 1607. Block(s): 520A, 521A, 522A, 523A, 524A, 526A, 527A, 528A, 528B, 529, 530A, 531, 532A, 532B VTD: 0006 GRIFFIN SIX (Part) Tract: 1607. Block(s): 516A, 517A, 518, 519, 560, 561, 562 VTD: 0008 AFRICA (Part) Tract: 1601. Block(s): 168, 169, 172, 173 Tract: 1605. Block(s): 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 135, 136, 137, 138 VTD: 0012 EXPERIMENT (Part) Tract: 1605. Block(s): 140, 141, 144, 145, 146, 147B, 148B, 149, 150B, 151B, 152B, 162C, 163B, 164, 173A, 173B Tract: 1607. Block(s): 520B, 521B, 522B, 523B VTD: 0013 LINE CREEK VTD: 0014 MOUNT ZION VTD: 0015 ORRS WEST (Part) Tract: 1605. Block(s): 160B, 161B, 178, 179 Tract: 1607.

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Block(s): 516B, 517B, 524B, 525, 526B, 527B, 530B, 532C, 532D, 533, 540, 548, 549, 550, 551, 557, 558, 559 VTD: 0016 UNION (Part) Tract: 1601. Block(s): 109B, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119B, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221 Tract: 1605. Block(s): 139, 153B, 154, 156, 157 Tract: 1606. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 284, 285 Commissioner District: 5 SPALDING COUNTY VTD: 0001 GRIFFIN ONE (Part) Tract: 1604. Block(s): 123B, 160B, 162B, 164C, 165, 248A, 251A, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 404 Tract: 1608. Block(s): 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 216, 217, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 404, 405, 406, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421A, 422, 423, 436, 437, 438, 439 VTD: 0005 GRIFFIN FIVE (Part) Tract: 1604. Block(s): 110B, 113B, 120B, 121, 122, 201B, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212,

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213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248B, 249, 250, 251B, 252, 253, 254 Tract: 1605. Block(s): 123A, 123B, 125, 126, 127A, 127B, 129A Tract: 1608. Block(s): 401, 402, 403, 407, 408, 421B VTD: 0008 AFRICA (Part) Tract: 1601. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104A, 104B, 105A, 105B, 105C, 106, 107, 108, 109A, 119A, 122A, 123, 124, 125A, 125B, 125C, 126A, 126B, 127, 128A, 128B, 129A, 129B, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 145, 146, 147, 170, 171, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193 Tract: 1603. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122 Tract: 1604. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 166, 167, 168 Tract: 1605. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 131, 132, 133, 134 VTD: 0012 EXPERIMENT (Part) Tract: 1604. Block(s): 106, 107, 108, 109, 110A, 111, 112, 113A, 119, 120A, 123A, 124, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160A, 161, 162A, 164A, 164B, 169, 170, 201A Tract: 1605. Block(s): 121, 122, 123C, 124, 128, 129B, 130, 142, 143 VTD: 0016 UNION (Part) Tract: 1601.

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Block(s): 120, 121, 122B (2) For purposes of this subsection: (A) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (B) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (C) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaris of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (D) Any part of Spalding County which is not included in any commissioner district described in this subsection shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (E) Any part of Spalding County which is described in this subsection as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia.

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(3) Those members of the board of commissioners elected in 1990 from Districts 2 and 5, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in such office, shall serve out their terms of office, which shall expire December 31, 1994, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (4) Those members of the board of commissioners elected in 1992 from Districts 1, 3, and 4, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in such office, shall serve out their terms of office, which shall expire December 31, 1996, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. However, no member shall create a vacancy by changing his or her residence so long as such member resides within the boundaries of his or her district as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (5) Successors to the members of the board of commissioners whose terms of office expire in 1994 or thereafter shall be elected from the newly described districts specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection at the general election held immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years each and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (6) For the period beginning January 1, 1995, and ending December 31, 1996, the board shall consist of those two members elected in 1994 from newly described Districts 2 and 5 pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection and those three incumbent members of the board from Districts 1, 3, and 4 who are continuing to hold office pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection. Those incumbent members shall continue to represent the same numbered districts which they represented prior to January 1, 1995, but as newly described in paragraph (1) of this subsection. Section 2 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the county attorney for Spalding County to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval.

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Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to amend an Act, creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, approved February 5, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 289) and all acts amendatory thereof, so as to change the areas and boundaries of the five, single-member, commissioner districts in Spalding County; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes. This 5th day of January, 1994. /s/ Maureen C. Jackson, as Clerk of Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John P. Yates, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 106th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Griffin Daily News which is the official organ of Spalding County, on the following date: January 7, 1994. /s/ John P. Yates Representative, 106th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 7, 1994.

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TIFT COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS; TERMS. No. 627 (House Bill No. 1711). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the Tift County Board of Education, approved March 31, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2722), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5262), so as to provide for the composition of the education districts; to provide for certain definitions and inclusions; to change the terms of office for members of the board of education; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the Tift County Board of Education, approved March 31, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2722), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5262), is amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) For purposes of electing members of the board of education of Tift County, Tift County is divided into seven education districts as follows: Education District: 1 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0004 DOCIA (Part) Tract: 9908. Block(s): 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 118, 120 VTD: 0008 TIFTON SOUTH (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 401A, 401B, 404, 415, 416, 417, 418, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429

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Tract: 9907. Block(s): 103A, 108A, 109, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126A, 126B, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 431, 432, 433, 435A, 435B, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440A, 440B, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448A, 448B, 449A, 449B, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478 Tract: 9909. Block(s): 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 VTD: 0010 TIFTON NORTHWEST (Part) Tract: 9903. Block(s): 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539 Tract: 9907. Block(s): 103B, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108B, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 434 Education District: 2 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0005 ELDORADO (Part) Tract: 9909. Block(s): 115, 116, 117, 230, 231, 232, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324 VTD: 0008 TIFTON SOUTH (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B, 103A, 103B, 104, 115, 116, 117A, 117B, 120A, 120B, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130A, 130B, 131A, 131B, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138A, 138B, 139A, 139B, 140A, 140B, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156A, 156B, 157, 158, 159, 160,

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161, 162, 163, 164A, 164B, 165A, 165B, 166A, 166B, 167A, 167B, 168, 169, 170, 171A, 171B, 172, 173, 217, 218A, 218B, 219, 220A, 220B, 221A, 221B, 222, 223, 224, 225A, 225B, 225C, 225D, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230A, 230B, 231, 232A, 232B, 233, 234, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 402, 403, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 419, 420, 421, 422, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435 Tract: 9907. Block(s): 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 201, 202, 216 Tract: 9909. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 VTD: 0009 TIFTON NORTHEAST (Part) Tract: 9904. Block(s): 417A Tract: 9907. Block(s): 101, 102 Education District: 3 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0002 BROOKFIELD (Part) Tract: 9905. Block(s): 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271 Tract: 9909.

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Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209 VTD: 0004 DOCIA (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 273, 274, 275, 276 Tract: 9908. Block(s): 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 133, 134, 135, 136, 139, 140, 155 VTD: 0005 ELDORADO (Part) Tract: 9909. Block(s): 210, 211, 212, 213, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 244, 245, 246, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341 VTD: 0006 OMEGA VTD: 0007 TY TY (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 158, 160, 247, 248, 259, 260, 261, 262 Tract: 9908. Block(s): 102 VTD: 0008 TIFTON SOUTH (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 237, 238 Education District: 4 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0001 BRIGHTON VTD: 0002 BROOKFIELD (Part) Tract: 9905. Block(s): 167, 195, 196, 197 VTD: 0003 CHULA (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 137, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 156, 157, 172, 173, 174 VTD: 0009 TIFTON NORTHEAST (Part) Tract: 9904.

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Block(s): 105A, 105B, 105C, 105D, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110A, 110B, 111A, 111B, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121A, 121B, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 201A, 201B, 201C, 201D, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 301A, 301B, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 401A, 401B, 401C, 402, 403, 404, 405, 409, 410, 411, 415, 416, 417B Tract: 9906. Block(s): 201A, 201B, 201C, 202A, 202B, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209A, 209B, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 235, 236 Education District: 5 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0008 TIFTON SOUTH (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 118, 119 VTD: 0009 TIFTON NORTHEAST (Part) Tract: 9903. Block(s): 103A, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635 Tract: 9904.

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Block(s): 324, 325, 406, 407, 408A, 408B, 412, 413A, 413B, 414A, 414B, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533A, 533B, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628 Education District: 6 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0003 CHULA (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 106, 107, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 153, 154, 155, 158, 159, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272, 278, 279, 296, 297 VTD: 0007 TY TY (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 213, 214, 237, 238 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122A, 122B, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127A, 127B, 128A, 128B, 129, 130, 131A, 131B, 132, 133A, 133B, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142A, 142B, 143A, 143B, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 159, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 201, 202A, 202B, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209A, 209B, 209C, 210, 211, 212A, 212B, 212C, 213, 214A, 214B, 215, 216A, 216B, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222A, 222B, 223, 224A, 224B, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232,

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233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 269, 270, 271, 272 VTD: 0010 TIFTON NORTHWEST (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 169, 170, 171, 270, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295 Tract: 9903. Block(s): 101, 102, 103B, 103C, 103D, 104A, 104B, 105A, 105B, 106A, 106B, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120A, 120B, 121A, 121B, 121C, 122A, 122B, 123, 124, 125A, 125B, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131A, 131B, 132A, 132B, 133A, 133B, 134A, 134B, 135A, 135B, 136A, 136B, 137A, 137B, 138A, 138B, 139, 140, 141A, 141B, 142A, 142B, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155A, 155B, 156, 157A, 157B, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521 Tract: 9907. Block(s): 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416A, 416B, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424A, 424B, 425A, 425B, 425C, 467, 468 Education District: 7 Education District 7 shall consist of all of Tift County. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the

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O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of the Tift County School District which is not included in any education district described in this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of the Tift County School District which is described in this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (e) of Section 3 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) The members of the board of education in office on the effective date of this Act shall serve out the remainder of the terms to which they were elected. Successors to such members of the board whose terms are to expire shall be elected at the November general election immediately preceding the expiration of those terms and shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election to serve for terms of four years each and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

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Section 3 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the board of education of Tift County to require the attorney of the board of education to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date upon which candidates may begin qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then as of such date this Act shall be void and stand repealed in its entirety. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that a bill will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia to amend an Act providing for the Tift County Board of Education approved March 3, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 2722), and for other purposes. This 31 day of January, 1994. /s/ Representative Henry Bostick, 165th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Henry Bostick, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 165th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Tifton Gazette, which is the official organ of Tift County, on the following date: February 1, 1994. /s/ Henry Bostick Representative, 165th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 16, 1994. TIFT COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 628 (House Bill No. 1712). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Tift County, approved August 9, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 396), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5274), so as to change the composition of commissioner districts from which members of the board are elected; to provide for certain definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the board of commissioners of Tift County, approved August 9, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 396), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5274), is amended by striking Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) For purposes of electing members of the board of commissioners of Tift County, Tift County is divided into seven commissioner districts as follows:

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Commissioner District: 1 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0004 DOCIA (Part) Tract: 9908. Block(s): 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 118, 120 VTD: 0008 TIFTON SOUTH (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 401A, 401B, 404, 415, 416, 417, 418, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429 Tract: 9907. Block(s): 103A, 108A, 109, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126A, 126B, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 431, 432, 433, 435A, 435B, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440A, 440B, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448A, 448B, 449A, 449B, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478 Tract: 9909. Block(s): 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 VTD: 0010 TIFTON NORTHWEST (Part) Tract: 9903. Block(s): 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539 Tract: 9907. Block(s): 103B, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108B, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 434 Commissioner District: 2 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0005 ELDORADO (Part) Tract: 9909. Block(s): 115, 116, 117, 230, 231, 232, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324

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VTD: 0008 TIFTON SOUTH (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B, 103A, 103B, 104, 115, 116, 117A, 117B, 120A, 120B, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130A, 130B, 131A, 131B, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138A, 138B, 139A, 139B, 140A, 140B, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156A, 156B, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164A, 164B, 165A, 165B, 166A, 166B, 167A, 167B, 168, 169, 170, 171A, 171B, 172, 173, 217, 218A, 218B, 219, 220A, 220B, 221A, 221B, 222, 223, 224, 225A, 225B, 225C, 225D, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230A, 230B, 231, 232A, 232B, 233, 234, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 402, 403, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 419, 420, 421, 422, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435 Tract: 9907. Block(s): 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 201, 202, 216 Tract: 9909. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 VTD: 0009 TIFTON NORTHEAST (Part) Tract: 9904. Block(s): 417A Tract: 9907. Block(s): 101, 102 Commissioner District: 3 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0002 BROOKFIELD (Part) Tract: 9905. Block(s): 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208,

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209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271 Tract: 9909. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209 VTD: 0004 DOCIA (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 273, 274, 275, 276 Tract: 9908. Block(s): 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 133, 134, 135, 136, 139, 140, 155 VTD: 0005 ELDORADO (Part) Tract: 9909. Block(s): 210, 211, 212, 213, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 244, 245, 246, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341 VTD: 0006 OMEGA VTD: 0007 TY TY (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 158, 160, 247, 248, 259, 260, 261, 262 Tract: 9908. Block(s): 102 VTD: 0008 TIFTON SOUTH (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 237, 238 Commissioner District: 4 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0001 BRIGHTON VTD: 0002 BROOKFIELD (Part) Tract: 9905. Block(s): 167, 195, 196, 197

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VTD: 0003 CHULA (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 137, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 156, 157, 172, 173, 174 VTD: 0009 TIFTON NORTHEAST (Part) Tract: 9904. Block(s): 105A, 105B, 105C, 105D, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110A, 110B, 111A, 111B, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121A, 121B, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 201A, 201B, 201C, 201D, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 301A, 301B, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 401A, 401B, 401C, 402, 403, 404, 405, 409, 410, 411, 415, 416, 417B Tract: 9906. Block(s): 201A, 201B, 201C, 202A, 202B, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209A, 209B, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 235, 236 Commissioner District: 5 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0008 TIFTON SOUTH (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 118, 119 VTD: 0009 TIFTON NORTHEAST (Part) Tract: 9903. Block(s): 103A, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415,

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416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635 Tract: 9904. Block(s): 324, 325, 406, 407, 408A, 408B, 412, 413A, 413B, 414A, 414B, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533A, 533B, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628 Commissioner District: 6 TIFT COUNTY VTD: 0003 CHULA (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 106, 107, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 153, 154, 155, 158, 159, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272, 278, 279, 296, 297 VTD: 0007 TY TY (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 213, 214, 237, 238 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122A, 122B, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127A, 127B, 128A, 128B, 129, 130, 131A, 131B, 132, 133A, 133B, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142A, 142B, 143A, 143B, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155,

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156, 157, 159, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 201, 202A, 202B, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209A, 209B, 209C, 210, 211, 212A, 212B, 212C, 213, 214A, 214B, 215, 216A, 216B, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222A, 222B, 223, 224A, 224B, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 269, 270, 271, 272 VTD: 0010 TIFTON NORTHWEST (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 169, 170, 171, 270, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295 Tract: 9903. Block(s): 101, 102, 103B, 103C, 103D, 104A, 104B, 105A, 105B, 106A, 106B, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120A, 120B, 121A, 121B, 121C, 122A, 122B, 123, 124, 125A, 125B, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131A, 131B, 132A, 132B, 133A, 133B, 134A, 134B, 135A, 135B, 136A, 136B, 137A, 137B, 138A, 138B, 139, 140, 141A, 141B, 142A, 142B, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155A, 155B, 156, 157A, 157B, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521 Tract: 9907. Block(s): 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416A, 416B, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424A, 424B, 425A, 425B, 425C, 467, 468 Commissioner District: 7 Commissioner District 7 shall consist of all of Tift County. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided

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in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Tift County which is not included in any commissioner district described in this section shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of Tift County which is described in this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (c) Commissioner Districts, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as they existed on January 1, 1994, shall continue to be designated as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, respectively, but as newly described under this section on and after the date this subsection becomes effective in 1994, and members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing

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their respective districts as newly described under this section. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Tift County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date upon which candidates may begin qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then as of such date this Act shall be void and stand repealed in its entirety. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act entitled An Act creating a board of commissioners of Tift County, approved August 9, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 396), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5274); and for other purposes. This 27 day of January, 1994. /s/ Representative Henry Bostick, 165th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Henry Bostick, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 165th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Tifton Gazette, which is the official organ of Tift County, on the following date: February 1, 1994.

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/s/ Henry Bostick Representative, 165th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 16, 1994. GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEMBOARD OF EDUCATION; TERMS. No. 629 (House Bill No. 1410). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Griffin-Spalding County School System, approved February 25, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2563), as amended, particularly by a local constitutional amendment (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2680) and an Act approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5192), so as to provide for certain technical and reference corrections; to provide for submission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Griffin-Spalding County School System, approved February 25, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2563), as amended, particularly by a local constitutional amendment (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2680) and an Act approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5192), is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 3 in its entirety and inserting the following:

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(b) Those members of the board of education elected in 1992 from Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, and 9, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in such office, shall serve out their terms of office, which shall expire December 31, 1996, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. However, no member shall create a vacancy by changing his or her residence so long as such member resides within the boundaries of his or her district as provided in subsection (a) of Section 2 of this Act. Section 2 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the attorney of the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to amend the Act, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5192), redistricting the ten school board, single member, districts of the Griffin-Spalding County School System; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes. This 5th day of January, 1994. /s/ Eugene Kierbow, as Secretary of the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John Carlisle, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 107th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Griffin Daily

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News which is the official organ of Spalding County, on the following date: January 7, 1994. /s/ John Carlisle Representative, 107th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 17, 1994. EARLY COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; MEMBERS; QUALIFICATIONS. No. 633 (House Bill No. 1691). AN ACT To amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Early County, approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3674), so as to change the provisions relating to the qualifications of members of the board of education; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Early County, approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3674), is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 3 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) In order to be elected as a member of the board from an education district, a person must have resided in

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that district for at least six months prior to election thereto and must receive a majority of the votes cast for that office in that district only and not at large. Only electors who are residents of that education district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from an education district, each candidate for such office shall specify the education district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected as a member of the board from an education district must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Early County, approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3674); and for other purposes. This 3rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Gerald Greene /s/ Cathy Cox GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Gerald E. Greene, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 158th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Early County News, which is the official organ of Early County, on the following date: February 3, 1994.

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/s/ Gerald E. Greene Representative, 158th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 25, 1994 GRADY COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS. No. 634 (House Bill No. 1808). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a new board of education of Grady County approved March 5, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2120), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4679), so as to provide for new districts for members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a new board of education of Grady County approved March 5, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2120), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4679), is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b) of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (b) For the purpose of electing the members of the board of education, Grady County is divided into five education districts as follows:

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Education District: 1 GRADY COUNTY VTD: 0005 BLOWING CAVE VTD: 0020 LIMESINK SPRINGHILL (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244 Tract: 9502. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 135, 136, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150 Tract: 9503. Block(s): 105, 106, 115, 116, 117, 120, 121, 124A, 124B, 125 VTD: 0045 WOODLAND (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 118, 119, 122 Tract: 9504. Block(s): 105, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 121, 145, 146 VTD: 0060 WHIGHAM (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 132, 133, 134, 137, 138, 151, 152, 153A, 153B, 154A, 154B, 155A, 155B, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160A, 160B, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166A, 166B, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172A, 172B, 172C, 173, 174, 175, 176A, 176B, 176C, 176D, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205A, 205B, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219A, 219B, 220, 221A, 221B, 222A, 222B, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248A, 248B, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 259, 260, 261, 262, 268, 269A, 269B Tract: 9503.

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Block(s): 126B, 127, 128B, 405B, 406, 407, 408B, 409A, 409B Education District: 2 GRADY COUNTY VTD: 0020 LIMESINK SPRINGHILL (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 123 VTD: 0030 PINEPARK VTD: 0040 SPENCE VTD: 0045 WOODLAND (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 128A, 129A, 129B, 129C, 130, 131A, 131B, 132, 133, 134, 135A, 135B, 136A, 136B, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160 Tract: 9504. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151B, 152, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231A, 231B, 231C, 232A, 232B, 233, 236, 239, 240, 241, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 244, 245, 301C, 302, 303B, 322B VTD: 0055 CAIRO 5 (Part) Tract: 9504. Block(s): 151A Education District: 3 GRADY COUNTY VTD: 0010 DUNCANVILLE VTD: 0015 HIGDON VTD: 0025 MIDWAY (Part) Tract: 9505. Block(s): 108, 109, 110, 111A, 111B, 111C, 124B, 127B, 128B, 129, 130, 131, 147, 148, 149, 150,

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151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 309B, 309C, 316B, 321, 322B, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 424B, 427B, 428, 433, 434, 435 VTD: 0035 RAGAN VTD: 0060 WHIGHAM (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 257, 258, 263, 264, 265 Education District: 4 GRADY COUNTY VTD: 0050 CAIRO 4 (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 126A, 201, 202, 203, 204A, 204B, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405A, 408A, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 406, 427A, 429, 430, 431, 432 VTD: 0055 CAIRO 5 (Part) Tract: 9505. Block(s): 402, 403, 404, 405, 407, 408, 409, 410, 425, 426 Education District: 5 GRADY COUNTY VTD: 0055 CAIRO 5 (Part)

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Tract: 9504. Block(s): 301A, 301B, 303A, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322A, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124A, 125, 126, 127A, 128A, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309A, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316A, 317, 318, 319, 320, 322A, 401, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424A, 436, 437, 438, 439 (c) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same georgraphical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a georgraphical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Whenever the description of any education district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical

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boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (4) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (5) Any part of the Grady County School District which is not included in any education district described in this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (6) Any part of the Grady County School District which is described in this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 2. (a) New members from Education Districts 2 and 5 shall be elected at the general election of 1994 and shall serve for terms of office beginning January 1, 1995, and ending December 31, 1998, and until their successors are elected and qualified. (b) The members elected from Education Districts 1, 3, and 4 as such education districts existed in accordance with

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former provisions of this Act shall be deemed to represent Education Districts 1, 3, and 4 as set out in the 1994 Act amending this Act and shall complete the terms for which they were elected, which shall end December 31, 1996, and when their successors are elected and qualified. New members to represent Education Districts 1, 3, and 4 shall be elected at the general election of 1996 and shall serve for terms of office beginning January 1, 1997, and ending December 31, 2000, and until their successors are elected and qualified. (c) Thereafter, successors shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of the terms of office and shall serve for terms of office of four years beginning on the first day of January immediately following election and until their successors are elected and qualified. Section 3 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the Grady County board of education to require the attorney of the board of education to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date upon which candidates may begin qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then as of such date this Act shall be void and stand repealed in its entirety. Section 4 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Grady County, approved March 5, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2120), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4679),

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so as to reapportion the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 3rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Kermit Francis Bates, Jr. Honorable Kermit Francis Bates, Jr. Representative, 179th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kermit F. Bates, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 179th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Cairo Messenger, which is the official organ of Grady County, on the following date: February 3, 1994. /s/ Kermit F. Bates, Jr. Representative, 179th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 25, 1994. GRADY COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 635 (House Bill No. 1809). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Grady, approved December 22, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 837),

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as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4026), so as to provide for new districts for members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Grady, approved December 22, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 837), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4026), is amended by striking in its entirety Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 2. (a) For the purpose of electing the members of the board of commissioners, Grady County is divided into five commissioner districts as follows: Commissioner District: 1 GRADY COUNTY VTD: 0005 BLOWING CAVE VTD: 0020 LIMESINK SPRINGHILL (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244 Tract: 9502. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 135, 136, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150 Tract: 9503.

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Block(s): 105, 106, 115, 116, 117, 120, 121, 124A, 124B, 125 VTD: 0045 WOODLAND (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 118, 119, 122 Tract: 9504. Block(s): 105, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 121, 145, 146 VTD: 0060 WHIGHAM (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 132, 133, 134, 137, 138, 151, 152, 153A, 153B, 154A, 154B, 155A, 155B, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160A, 160B, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166A, 166B, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172A, 172B, 172C, 173, 174, 175, 176A, 176B, 176C, 176D, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205A, 205B, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219A, 219B, 220, 221A, 221B, 222A, 222B, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248A, 248B, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 259, 260, 261, 262, 268, 269A, 269B Tract: 9503. Block(s): 126B, 127, 128B, 405B, 406, 407, 408B, 409A, 409B Commissioner District: 2 GRADY COUNTY VTD: 0020 LIMESINK SPRINGHILL (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 123 VTD: 0030 PINEPARK VTD: 0040 SPENCE VTD: 0045 WOODLAND (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 128A, 129A, 129B, 129C, 130, 131A, 131B, 132, 133, 134, 135A, 135B, 136A, 136B, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146,

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147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160 Tract: 9504. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151B, 152, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231A, 231B, 231C, 232A, 232B, 233, 236, 239, 240, 241, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 244, 245, 301C, 302, 303B, 322B VTD: 0055 CAIRO 5 (Part) Tract: 9504. Block(s): 151A Commissioner District: 3 GRADY COUNTY VTD: 0010 DUNCANVILLE VTD: 0015 HIGDON VTD: 0025 MIDWAY (Part) Tract: 9505. Block(s): 108, 109, 110, 111A, 111B, 111C, 124B, 127B, 128B, 129, 130, 131, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 309B, 309C, 316B, 321, 322B, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 424B, 427B, 428, 433, 434, 435 VTD: 0035 RAGAN VTD: 0060 WHIGHAM (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 257, 258, 263, 264, 265 Commissioner District: 4 GRADY COUNTY VTD: 0050 CAIRO 4 (Part) Tract: 9503.

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Block(s): 126A, 201, 202, 203, 204A, 204B, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405A, 408A, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 406, 427A, 429, 430, 431, 432 VTD: 0055 CAIRO 5 (Part) Tract: 9505. Block(s): 402, 403, 404, 405, 407, 408, 409, 410, 425, 426 Commissioner District: 5 GRADY COUNTY VTD: 0055 CAIRO 5 (Part) Tract: 9504. Block(s): 301A, 301B, 303A, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322A, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124A, 125, 126, 127A, 128A, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220

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221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309A, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316A, 317, 318, 319, 320, 322A, 401, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424A, 436, 437, 438, 439 (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Whenever the description of any commissioner district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (4) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (5) Any part of Grady County which is not included in any commissioner district described in this section shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous

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to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (6) Any part of Grady County which is described in this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (c) The members elected from Commissioner Districts 2 and 5 shall be elected at the general election of 1994 and shall serve for terms of office beginning January 1, 1995, and ending December 31, 1998, and until their successors are elected and qualified. (d) The members elected from Commissioner Districts 1, 3, and 4 as such commissioner districts existed in accordance with former provisions of this Act shall be deemed to represent Commissioner Districts 1, 3, and 4 as set out in the 1994 Act amending this Act and shall complete the terms for which they were elected, which shall end December 31, 1996, and when their successors are elected and qualified. New members to represent Commissioner Districts 1, 3, and 4 shall be elected at the general election of 1996 and shall serve for terms of office beginning January 1, 1997, and ending December 31, 2000, and until their successors are elected and qualified. (e) Thereafter, successors shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of the terms of office and shall serve for terms of office of four years beginning on the first day of January immediately following election and until their successors are elected and qualified. (f) In order to be eligible for membership on the board, a person must be at least 21 years of age as of the date of taking office, a qualified elector of Grady County, and a resident

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of the commissioner district from which offering as a candidate. A member of the board must remain a resident of the commissioner district from which elected during the term of office. Any person offering as a candidate for election to the board to represent a commissioner district shall specify the commissioner district for which the person is offering. All members shall be nominated and elected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., known as the `Georgia Election Code.' Section 2 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the governing authority of Grady County to require the attorney of the governing authority to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date upon which candidates may begin qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then as of such date this Act shall be void and stand repealed in its entirety. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Grady, approved December 22, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 837), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4026), so as to reapportion Grady County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 3rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Kermit Francis Bates, Jr.
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Honorable Kermit Francis Bates, Jr. Representative, 179th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kermit F. Bates, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 179th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Cairo Messenger, which is the official organ of Grady County, on the following date: February 3, 1994. /s/ Kermit F. Bates, Jr. Representative, 179th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 25, 1994. RANDOLPH COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; ELECTION; SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT; APPOINTMENT. No. 637 (House Bill No. 1445). AN ACT To reconstitute the Board of Education of Randolph County and provide for its powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities and subject it to certain constitutional and statutory provisions; to continue in office certain members of such board and provide for the expiration of their terms; to provide for education districts; to provide for the election of board members;

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to provide for the chairperson and vice chairperson of the board; to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for successors; to provide for terms; to provide for vacancies; to provide for compensation and expenses; to provide for the expiration of the term of the school superintendent and provide for the appointment of successors thereto and terms of employment thereof; to provide that the school superintendent will be subject to certain laws; to provide for submission; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The Board of Education of Randolph County which existed on December 31, 1993, is continued in existence but on and after January 1, 1994, shall be constituted as provided in this Act. The Board of Education of Randolph County so continued and constituted, sometimes referred to in this Act as the board, shall continue to have the powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities of that Board of Education of Randolph County as existed immediately prior to January 1, 1994, and shall be subject to all constitutional and statutory provisions relating to boards of education and not in conflict with this Act. Section 2 . (a) The terms of office of those members of the Board of Education of Randolph County who were serving as such on December 31, 1992, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such offices expired on December 31, 1993. Pursuant to an order entered on October 20, 1993, in the case of Cook, et al. v. Randolph County Board of Commissioners, Randolph County Board of Education, et al. , United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Columbus Division, Civil Action No. 93-113-COL, five members were elected to the Board of Education of Randolph County in a special election in 1993 to succeed the members appointed to such board who were in office prior to such election. On and after January 1, 1994, the Board of Education of Randolph County shall consist of five members all of whom shall be elected from education districts described in subsection (b) of this section.

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(b) For purposes of electing members of the board of education, the Randolph County School District is divided into five education districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. Those districts shall consist of the following described territory of the Randolph County School District: Education District 1 RANDOLPH COUNTY VTD: 2001 CUTHBERT 718A (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 133, 174, 176A, 209A, 219A, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 VTD: 2004 SPRINGVALE VTD: 2010 CUTHBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL 718B (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308A, 337A, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349 Education District 2 RANDOLPH COUNTY VTD: 2001 CUTHBERT 718A (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 157, 178 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 109, 110A, 110B, 112A, 112B, 113A, 113B, 114A, 114B, 115, 116, 117, 136, 137, 138A, 138B, 139A, 139B, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 501, 505A, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 518 VTD: 2002 SHELLMAN (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 170A, 170B, 174A, 174B, 184, 190, 191, 192, 193A, 193B

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VTD: 2005 BENEVOLENCE VTD: 2006 BROOKSVILLE VTD: 2008 5TH DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 175, 179, 180 Education District 3 RANDOLPH COUNTY VTD: 2001 CUTHBERT 718A (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 131, 132, 134, 135, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 531 VTD: 2010 CUTHBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL 718B (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429A, 430, 431, 432, 433 Education District 4 RANDOLPH COUNTY VTD: 2001 CUTHBERT 718A (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 434, 537, 545B, 572A VTD: 2002 SHELLMAN (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 201B, 224B, 225, 226, 227, 229, 230, 231, 233, 234, 245, 246, 247, 260 VTD: 2003 COLEMAN VTD: 2007 4TH DISTRICT VTD: 2008 5TH DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 261, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278

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Tract: 9902. Block(s): 549, 552, 553, 554, 592, 593, 594 VTD: 2009 CARNEGIE (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 436, 437, 543, 544, 545C, 547, 548, 550, 551, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572B, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 595, 596, 597 VTD: 2010 CUTHBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL 718B (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 308B, 336, 337B, 338, 339, 429B, 435 Education District 5 RANDOLPH COUNTY VTD: 2001 CUTHBERT 718A (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 502, 503, 504, 505B, 524, 525, 526, 527A, 527B, 528A, 528B, 529, 530, 532A, 532B, 533A, 533B, 534A, 534B, 535A, 535B, 536, 538, 539, 540, 542, 545A, 546 VTD: 2002 SHELLMAN (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 166A, 166B, 167, 168, 169, 173, 185, 186, 187, 188A, 188B, 189, 201A, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213A, 213B, 214A, 214B, 215, 220, 221A, 221B, 222, 223A, 223B, 224A, 232, 235, 244 VTD: 2008 5TH DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 181, 216, 217, 218, 219 VTD: 2009 CARNEGIE (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 541 (c) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section:

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(1) The terms Tract, Block, and VTD shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term Precinct is synonymous with the term voting precinct and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Whenever the description of any education district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (4) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (5) Any part of the Randolph County School District which is not included in any education district described in subsection (b) of this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (6) Any part of the Randolph County School District which is described in subsection (b) of this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part

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which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 3 . (a) No person shall be a member of the board if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Section 20-2-51 or 45-2-1 of the O.C.G.A. or any other general law. (b) In order to be elected as a member of the board from an education district, a person must have resided in that district for at least 12 months prior to election thereto and must receive a majority of the votes cast for that office in that district only and not at large. Only electors who are residents of that education district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from an education district, each candidate for such office shall specify the education district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected as a member of the board from an education district must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant. Section 4 . (a) The first members of the reconstituted Board of Education of Randolph County were elected at a special election conducted in 1993 pursuant to the order cited in Section 2 of this Act. Those members of the board elected thereto from Education Districts 1 and 5 in such 1993 special election took office on the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 1994, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. Those members of the board elected thereto from Education Districts 2, 3, and 4 in such 1993 special election took office on the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 1996, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. Those and all future successors to members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years each.

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Members of the board shall serve for the terms of office specified therefor in this subsection and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (b) All members of the board who are elected thereto shall be nominated and elected in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Election Code, in nonpartisan primaries and elections as provided in Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A. Section 5 . In the event of a vacancy occurring on or after January 1, 1994, in the membership of the board, whether the vacancy is in the office of chairperson or any other member, for any reason other than expiration of term, that vacancy shall be filled as provided in Code Section 20-2-54.1 of the O.C.G.A. Section 6 . Members of the Board of Education of Randolph County shall be compensated in the amount of $75.00 per diem and shall be reimbursed for actual expenses necessarily incurred. The chairperson of the board shall be compensated in the amount of $75.00 per diem. Section 7 . The chairperson and vice chairperson of the board shall be selected from the membership of the board as provided in Code Section 20-2-57 of the O.C.G.A. Section 8 . (a) The elected school superintendent of the Randolph County School District who was in office on January 1, 1994, or any person filling a vacancy in such office, shall serve out the remainder of that person's term of office and shall be replaced by an appointee of the board of education at the expiration of such term. In the event of a vacancy occuring in that office prior to the expiration of such term, that vacancy shall be filled as provided in Code Section 20-2-107 of the O.C.G.A. (b) Upon the expiration of the term of the elected school superintendent as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the board of education shall appoint the school superintendent. Unless otherwise provided by general law, the board may provide that the superintendent serve at the pleasure of the board of education or the board may provide the school superintendent with a contract of employment for a fixed term.

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(c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the school superintendent shall be subject to all general laws of this state relating to school superintendents. Section 9 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the attorney of the Board of Education of Randolph County to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 10 . An Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Randolph County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3568), is repealed in its entirety. Section 11 . This Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon such Act's becoming law without that approval. Section 12 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LEGAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to reconstitute the Board of Education of Randolph County and provide for its powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities and subject it to certain constitutional and statutory provisions; to continue in office certain members of such board and provide for th expiration of their terms; to provide for education districts; to provide for the election of board members; to provide for the chairperson and vice chairperson of the board; to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for successors; to provide for terms; to provide for vacancies; to provide for compensation and expenses; to provide for the expiration of the term of the school superintendent and provide for the appointment of successors thereto and terms of employment thereof; to provide that the school superintendent will be subject to certain laws; to provide for submission; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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This the 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Gerald E. Greene State Representative GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Gerald E. Greene, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 158th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Southern Tribune, which is the official organ of Randolph County, on the following date: January 13, 1994. /s/ Gerald E. Greene Representative, 158th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 28, 1994. STEWART COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; ELECTIONS; DISTRICTS; TERMS. No. 638 (House Bill No. 1614). AN ACT To amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Stewart County and providing for the election of the members thereof, approved March 21, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2264), so as to provide for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for education districts; to provide for the current members of the board; to provide for elections and terms of office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act relating to the Board of Education of Stewart County and providing for the election of the members thereof, approved March 21, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2264), is amended by striking Section 1 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. (a) The Board of Education of Stewart County shall be composed of five members who shall be elected as provided in this section. (b) For the purpose of electing the members of the board of education, the Stewart County School District is divided into five education districts as follows: Education District 1 STEWART COUNTY VTD: 2802 LUMPKIN (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 164A, 177, 178, 179, 180 Tract: 9503. Block(s): 114A, 114B, 119A, 119B, 120, 121, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 133, 134, 209B, 210, 211, 212, 213A, 213B, 214A, 214B, 215A, 215B, 216A, 216B, 217A, 217B, 218A, 218B, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 244, 246, 247, 248B, 251, 258, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289 VTD: 2803 OMAHA (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 123, 124, 125, 126A, 126B, 127, 128, 129, 130A, 130B, 131A, 131B, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140A, 140B, 141, 142, 143A, 143B, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155A, 158A, 164B, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 181, 182, 183, 184, 196, 197 Tract: 9503. Block(s): 224A, 227, 228A, 229, 230, 231, 240, 292

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VTD: 2804 LOUDALE (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 117, 155B, 156, 157, 158B, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163 Education District 2 STEWART COUNTY VTD: 2802 LUMPKIN (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 105, 106, 108A, 112A, 112B, 113, 115A, 115B, 116, 117, 118A, 118B, 123, 124, 125, 126, 149, 150, 151A, 151B Block(s): That part of block 156A lying east of Oak Street extended to Liberty Street Block(s): 156B, 157, 158, 159, 165 VTD: 2804 LOUDALE (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195 Tract: 9503. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 107 VTD: 2807 BROOKLYN Education District 3 STEWART COUNTY VTD: 2801 RICHLAND (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 129, 130, 134, 135, 136A, 136B, 137, 139, 140A, 140B, 142, 143, 144A, 144B, 145A, 145B, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 183, 186, 187, 188A, 188B, 189, 190B, 192, 193, 211, 212, 213, 214A, 214B, 215, 216, 217, 218A, 218B, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223B, 228A, 229 VTD: 2802 LUMPKIN (Part) Tract: 9503.

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Block(s): 108B, 109 Education District 4 STEWART COUNTY VTD: 2801 RICHLAND (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 181, 182, 184, 185, 190A, 191, 194, 195, 196, 197, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208A, 208B, 209, 210, 230A, 230B, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291 VTD: 2805 PATAULA (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 240, 241, 242, 243, 245, 256, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284 Education District 5 STEWART COUNTY VTD: 2801 RICHLAND (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 223A, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228B, 244, 248, 249 VTD: 2802 LUMPKIN (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 110A, 110B, 111, 132, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 152, 153, 154, 155 Block(s): That part of block 156A lying west of Oak Street extended to Liberty Street Block(s): 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 169, 201A, 201B, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209A, 248A, 249, 250, 290, 291 VTD: 2805 PATAULA (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 246, 247, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 257, 273, 274 Tract: 9503. Block(s): 259, 260, 261

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VTD: 2806 SCIENCEVILLE VTD: 2808 MIDWAY (c) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of the Stewart County School District which is not included in any education district described in subsection (b) of this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of the Stewart County School District which is described in subsection (b) of this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the

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United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (d) The members of the board of education who are in office on February 1, 1994, shall continue to serve until the expiration of the terms to which they were elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. Billy M. Lee shall represent Education District 1, David White shall represent Education District 2, Janice French shall represent Education District 3, Joan Flowers shall represent Education District 4, and Eugene Baldwin shall represent Education District 5. Successors to the members representing Education District 2 and Education District 3 shall be elected in the November general election in 1994 and shall take office on the first day of January following their election for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Successors to the members representing Education District 1, Education District 4, and Education District 5 shall be elected in the November general election in 1996 and shall take office on the first day of January following their election for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to the members of the board shall be elected in the November general election immediately preceding the expiration of the respective terms of office, shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election, and shall have terms of office of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to change the provisions relating to the Board of Education of Stewart County, the members thereof, and the elections, districts, and terms thereof; and for other purposes. This 13th day of January, 1994.

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/s/ Gerald Greene Representative 158th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Gerald E. Greene, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 158th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Stewart-Webster Journal, which is the official organ of Stewart County, on the following date: January 13, 1994. /s/ Gerald E. Greene Representative, 158th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19th day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 28, 1994. RANDOLPH COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 639 (House Bill No. 1583). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, approved February 13, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 778), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 3, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3624) and by an Act approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3588), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts for the purpose of electing members of the board of commissioners; to change certain definitions; to provide for

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definitions and inclusions; to require submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, approved February 13, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 778), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 3, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3624) and by an Act approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3588), is amended by striking Section 3 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that for purposes of electing the members of the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, the county is divided into five commissioner districts as follows: Commissioner District 1 RANDOLPH COUNTY VTD: 2001 CUTHBERT 718A (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 133, 174, 176A, 209A, 219A, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 VTD: 2004 SPRINGVALE VTD: 2010 CUTHBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL 718B (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308A, 337A, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349 Commissioner District 2 RANDOLPH COUNTY VTD: 2001 CUTHBERT 718A (Part) Tract: 9901.

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Block(s): 157, 178 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 109, 110A, 110B, 112A, 112B, 113A, 113B, 114A, 114B, 115, 116, 117, 136, 137, 138A, 138B, 139A, 139B, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 501, 505A, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 518 VTD: 2002 SHELLMAN (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 170A, 170B, 174A, 174B, 184, 190, 191, 192, 193A, 193B VTD: 2005 BENEVOLENCE VTD: 2006 BROOKSVILLE VTD: 2008 5TH DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 175, 179, 180 Commissioner District 3 RANDOLPH COUNTY VTD: 2001 CUTHBERT 718A (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 131, 132, 134, 135, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 531 VTD: 2010 CUTHBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL 718B (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429A, 430, 431, 432, 433 Commissioner District 4 RANDOLPH COUNTY VTD: 2001 CUTHBERT 718A (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 434, 537, 545B, 572A

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VTD: 2002 SHELLMAN (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 201B, 224B, 225, 226, 227, 229, 230, 231, 233, 234, 245, 246, 247, 260 VTD: 2003 COLEMAN VTD: 2007 4TH DISTRICT VTD: 2008 5TH DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 261, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 549, 552, 553, 554, 592, 593, 594 VTD: 2009 CARNEGIE (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 436, 437, 543, 544, 545C, 547, 548, 550, 551, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572B, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 595, 596, 597 VTD: 2010 CUTHBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL 718B (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 308B, 336, 337B, 338, 339, 429B, 435 Commissioner District 5 RANDOLPH COUNTY VTD: 2001 CUTHBERT 718A (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 502, 503, 504, 505B, 524, 525, 526, 527A, 527B, 528A, 528B, 529, 530, 532A, 532B, 533A, 533B, 534A, 534B, 535A, 535B, 536, 538, 539, 540, 542, 545A, 546 VTD: 2002 SHELLMAN (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 166A, 166B, 167, 168, 169, 173, 185, 186, 187, 188A, 188B, 189, 201A, 202, 203, 204, 205,

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206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213A, 213B, 214A, 214B, 215, 220, 221A, 221B, 222, 223A, 223B, 224A, 232, 235, 244 VTD: 2008 5TH DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s) 181, 216, 217, 218, 219 VTD: 2009 CARNEGIE (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 541 Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that for purposes of Section 3 of this Act: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Randolph County which is not included in any commissioner district described in Section 3 shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and

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(5) Any part of Randolph County which is described in Section 3 as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 3 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the county attorney of Randolph County to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, approved February 13, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 778), as amended; and for other purposes. This 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Representative Gerald E. Greene 158th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Gerald E. Greene, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 158th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Southern Tribune, which is the official organ of Randolph County, on the following date: January 13, 1994.

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/s/ Gerald E. Greene Representative, 158th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 28, 1994. CLAY COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; CLERK; COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; CHECKS. No. 640 (House Bill No. 1631). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clay County, approved February 16, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2326), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the clerk of the board of commissioners; to authorize the board to employ a county administrator and a clerk and to provide for their powers, duties, compensation, qualifications, tenure, and removal; to change the provisions relating to the signing of checks; to provide for other matters relating to the board of commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clay County, approved February 16, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2326), as amended, is amended by striking Section 10 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 10 to read as follows:

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Section 10. (a) The board of commissioners is authorized to employ a competent person to act as the county administrator and may vest in such person powers, duties, and responsibilities of an administrative nature. The qualifications, method of selection, appointment, compensation, tenure, and such other related matters pertaining to the position of county administrator shall be as provided by the board of commissioners. The county administrator shall hold such position at the discretion of the board of commissioners and is subject to removal from said position by the board at any time the members of the board see fit or so desire. (b) The board of commissioners may employ a competent person as clerk of the board of commissioners. The clerk shall be compensated in such amount as the board shall deem just and reasonable. The clerk shall hold such position at the discretion of the board of commissioners and is subject to removal from said position by the board at any time the members of the board see fit or so desire. (c) The board of commissioners shall, by resolution, designate the county administrator, the clerk of the board of commissioners, or both to cosign with the chairman or vice-chairman of the board of commissioners all checks which have been authorized by the board. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 12 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 12 to read as follows: Section 12. The board of commissioners shall select one of their members as chairman and one as vice-chairman, who shall have the following duties: (1) To preside at all meetings of the board of commissioners; (2) To sign all checks as directed by the board, together with the person designated by the board as provided in subsection (c) of Section 10 of this Act; and

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(3) To execute all deeds, contracts, and releases from taxes and to do all other acts directed by the board, in conformity with law. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clay County, approved February 16, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2326), as amended; and for other purposes. This 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Representative Gerald E. Greene 158th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Gerald E. Greene, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 158th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Southwest Georgia News, which is the official organ of Clay County, on the following date: January 12, 1994. /s/ Gerald E. Greene Representative, 158th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 28, 1994.

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CLAY COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; MEMBERS; QUALIFICATIONS; COMPENSATION. No. 641 (House Bill No. 1688). AN ACT To amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Clay County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3576), so as to change the provisions relating to the qualifications of members of the board; to change the provisions relating to compensation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Clay County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3576), is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 3 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) In order to be elected as a member of the board from an education district, a person must have resided in that district for at least 12 months prior to election thereto and must receive a majority of the votes cast for that office in that district only and not at large. Only electors who are residents of that education district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from an education district, each candidate for such office shall specify the education district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected as a member of the board from an education district must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows: Section 6. Members of the Board of Education of Clay County shall be compensated as provided in Code Section

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20-2-55 of the O.C.G.A. in the amount of $50.00 per meeting attended and shall be reimbursed for the actual expenses necessarily incurred. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Clay County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3567); and for other purposes. This 3rd day of February, 1994. Gerald Greene GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Gerald E. Greene, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 158th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Southwest Georgia News, which is the official organ of Clay County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Gerald E. Greene Representative, 158th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved February 28, 1994. APPLING COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS. No. 643 (House Bill No. 1756). AN ACT To amend an Act to change the composition and method of election of the Board of Education of Appling County, approved February 2, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 7024), so as to provide new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to change the composition and method of election of the Board of Education of Appling County, approved February 2, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 7024), is amended by striking in their entireties subsections (b) and (c) of Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (b) Each member shall be elected from and by the voters of the education district he or she represents and not by the voters of the county at large. Each member of the board must be a resident of the education district he or she represents; and if any member removes his or her residence from such education district then his or her office shall be vacated.

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The five education districts from which members of the board of education shall be elected are as follows: Education District: 1 APPLING COUNTY VTD: 0001 1A AND 1A-1 VTD: 0003 1-B VTD: 0004 1-C (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 262, 275, 276, 281, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293 Tract: 9502. Block(s): 106, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 124, 139, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155A, 155B, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215B, 216, 217, 218A, 229, 230, 231B, 232, 233, 234B, 236D, 242C VTD: 0005 1-D VTD: 0006 2-A (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 134, 138, 139, 140, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 188, 189 VTD: 0007 2-B (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 358C, 364A, 374 Education District: 2 APPLING COUNTY VTD: 0004 1-C (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 215A, 236A, 236C VTD: 0006 2-A (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 183, 184, 301, 302, 303, 304 VTD: 0007 2-B (Part) Tract: 9502.

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Block(s): 136, 137, 138, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 156A, 156B, 157, 158A, 158B, 158C, 158D, 159A, 159B, 159C, 159D, 160A, 160B, 161A, 161B, 161C, 162A, 162B, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167A, 167B, 168A, 168B, 169A, 169B, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177A, 177B, 178A, 178B, 179, 180, 181, 182, 213, 214A, 214B, 231A, 234A, 235, 236B, 237A, 237B, 237C, 238, 239, 240A, 240B, 241, 242A, 242B, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 305, 306, 307, 308A, 308B, 308C, 309A, 309B, 309C, 310A, 310B, 311A, 311B, 311C, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317A, 317B, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327A, 327B, 328A, 328B, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358A, 358B, 359A, 359B, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364B, 364C, 365, 366A, 366B, 366C, 367A, 367B, 367C, 367D, 367E, 368A, 368B, 368C, 368D, 371, 372, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379 Education District: 3 APPLING COUNTY VTD: 0007 2-B (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 369A, 369B, 369C, 370, 373 VTD: 0008 3-A VTD: 0009 3-B VTD: 0010 3-C (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 153, 155, 156, 157, 255, 256, 257, 258A, 263A, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337A, 337B, 338, 339, 340A, 340B, 341, 342, 343, 344A, 344B, 344C, 401, 402A, 402B, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413A,

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413B, 414A, 414B, 415A, 415B, 415C, 415D, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421A, 421B, 421C, 421D, 422A, 422B, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428A, 428B, 429, 430, 431, 432A, 432B, 433, 434A, 434B, 434C, 434D, 435, 436, 437A, 437B, 438, 439, 440, 441A, 441B, 442A, 442B, 442C, 442D, 443, 444, 445, 455, 456, 463, 464, 465, 471, 472 Tract: 9504. Block(s): 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 194, 195, 208 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 102, 103, 105 VTD: 0015 5-A (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 101, 122, 123, 124, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 154 Education District: 4 APPLING COUNTY VTD: 0011 4-A VTD: 0012 4-B VTD: 0013 4-C VTD: 0014 4-D (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 345A, 345B, 345C, 346, 347, 348, 349A, 349B, 349C, 349D, 350A, 350B, 351, 352A, 352B, 353A, 353B, 354A, 354B, 355A, 355B, 356A, 356B, 356C, 357A, 357B, 358A, 358B, 358C, 358D, 359A, 359B, 359C, 360, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 101, 104, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 124, 235, 236A, 236B, 236C, 237, 238A, 238B, 238C, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245A, 245B, 246, 247, 248, 249, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 297

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Education District: 5 APPLING COUNTY VTD: 0015 5-A (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 125, 126, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 204, 205A, 205B, 206A, 206B, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211A, 211B, 212A, 212B, 213, 214A, 214B, 215, 216, 217, 218A, 218B, 219A, 219B, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253A, 253B, 254, 258B, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263B, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207A, 207B, 208, 209, 210, 211, 232, 296A, 296B, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349 VTD: 0016 5-B VTD: 0017 5-B1 VTD: 0018 5-C (c) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place;

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(3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of the Appling County School District which is not included in any education district described in this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of the Appling County School District which is described in this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the board of education of Appling County to require the attorney of the board of education to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date upon which candidates may begin qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then as of such date this Act shall be void and stand repealed in its entirety. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION

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Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act entitled An Act creating to change the composition and method of election of the Board of Education of Appling County, approved February 22, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3529), as amended; so as to provide new school board member districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval and conditions for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 14th day of January, 1994. Appling County Board of Commissioners GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Roger C. Byrd, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 170th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Baxley News-Banner, which is the official organ of Appling County, on the following date: January 19, 1994. /s/ Roger C. Byrd Representative, 170th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 26th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 4, 1994.

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APPLING COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 644 (House Bill No. 1757). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Appling County, approved February 12, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 650), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4642), so as to provide new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the board of commissioners of Appling County, approved February 12, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 650), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4642), is amended by striking in its entirety Section 8 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 8. (a) The board of commissioners of Appling County shall consist of a chairman elected from the county at large and five commissioners elected from commissioner districts. For the purpose of electing members of the board of commissioners, Appling County shall be divided into five commissioner districts as follows: Commissioner District: 1 APPLING COUNTY VTD: 0001 1A AND 1A-1 VTD: 0003 1-B VTD: 0004 1-C (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 262, 275, 276, 281, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293 Tract: 9502.

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Block(s): 106, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 124, 139, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155A, 155B, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215B, 216, 217, 218A, 229, 230, 231B, 232, 233, 234B, 236D, 242C VTD: 0005 1-D VTD: 0006 2-A (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 134, 138, 139, 140, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 188, 189 VTD: 0007 2-B (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 358C, 364A, 374 Commissioner District: 2 APPLING COUNTY VTD: 0004 1-C (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 215A, 236A, 236C VTD: 0006 2-A (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 183, 184, 301, 302, 303, 304 VTD: 0007 2-B (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 136, 137, 138, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 156A, 156B, 157, 158A, 158B, 158C, 158D, 159A, 159B, 159C, 159D, 160A, 160B, 161A, 161B, 161C, 162A, 162B, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167A, 167B, 168A, 168B, 169A, 169B, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177A, 177B, 178A, 178B, 179, 180, 181, 182, 213, 214A, 214B, 231A, 234A, 235, 236B, 237A, 237B, 237C, 238, 239, 240A, 240B, 241, 242A, 242B, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 305, 306, 307, 308A, 308B, 308C, 309A, 309B, 309C, 310A, 310B, 311A, 311B, 311C, 312, 313, 314,

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315, 316, 317A, 317B, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327A, 327B, 328A, 328B, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358A, 358B, 359A, 359B, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364B, 364C, 365, 366A, 366B, 366C, 367A, 367B, 367C, 367D, 367E, 368A, 368B, 368C, 368D, 371, 372, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379 Commissioner District: 3 APPLING COUNTY VTD: 0007 2-B (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 369A, 369B, 369C, 370, 373 VTD: 0008 3-A VTD: 0009 3-B VTD: 0010 3-C (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 153, 155, 156, 157, 255, 256, 257, 258A, 263A, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337A, 337B, 338, 339, 340A, 340B, 341, 342, 343, 344A, 344B, 344C, 401, 402A, 402B, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413A, 413B, 414A, 414B, 415A, 415B, 415C, 415D, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421A, 421B, 421C, 421D, 422A, 422B, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428A, 428B, 429, 430, 431, 432A, 432B, 433, 434A, 434B, 434C, 434D, 435, 436, 437A, 437B, 438, 439, 440, 441A, 441B, 442A, 442B, 442C, 442D, 443, 444, 445, 455, 456, 463, 464, 465, 471, 472 Tract: 9504. Block(s): 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 194, 195, 208 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 102, 103, 105 VTD: 0015 5-A (Part) Tract: 9503.

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Block(s): 101, 122, 123, 124, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 154 Commissioner District: 4 APPLING COUNTY VTD: 0011 4-A VTD: 0012 4-B VTD: 0013 4-C VTD: 0014 4-D (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 345A, 345B, 345C, 346, 347, 348, 349A, 349B, 349C, 349D, 350A, 350B, 351, 352A, 352B, 353A, 353B, 354A, 354B, 355A, 355B, 356A, 356B, 356C, 357A, 357B, 358A, 358B, 358C, 358D, 359A, 359B, 359C, 360, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 101, 104, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 124, 235, 236A, 236B, 236C, 237, 238A, 238B, 238C, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245A, 245B, 246, 247, 248, 249, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 297 Commissioner District: 5 APPLING COUNTY VTD: 0015 5-A (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 125, 126, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 204, 205A, 205B, 206A, 206B, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211A, 211B, 212A, 212B, 213, 214A, 214B, 215, 216, 217, 218A, 218B, 219A, 219B, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253A, 253B, 254, 258B, 259, 260, 261, 262,

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263B, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207A, 207B, 208, 209, 210, 211, 232, 296A, 296B, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349 VTD: 0016 5-B VTD: 0017 5-B1 VTD: 0018 5-C (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Appling County which is not included in any commissioner district described in this section shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and

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(5) Any part of Appling County which is described in this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the governing authority of Appling County to require the attorney of the governing authority to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date upon which candidates may begin qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then as of such date this Act shall be void and stand repealed in its entirety. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced of the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act entitled An Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Appling County, approved February 12, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 6507), as amended; so as to provide new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval and conditions for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 14th day of January, 1994. Appling County Board of Commissioners GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Roger C. Byrd, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 170th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Baxley News-Banner, which is the official organ of Appling County, on the following date: January 19, 1994. /s/ Roger C. Byrd Representative, 170th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 26th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 4, 1994. COLQUITT COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; MEMBERSHIP; ELECTIONS; REFERENDUM. No. 646 (House Bill No. 1913). AN ACT To amend an Act relating to the board of education of Colquitt County, approved March 12, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 4073), as amended, so as to provide for the addition of a seventh member of the board to be elected at large; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for submission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act relating to the board of education of Colquitt County, approved March 12, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p.

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4073), as amended, is amended by striking Section 1 and inserting in its place a new Section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. The board of education of Colquitt County shall consist of seven members. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 3 and inserting in its place a new Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. (a) Each member of the board other than the at-large member shall be elected from education districts described in subsection (a) of Section 6 of this Act except for the member who is elected at large as provided in Section 6A of this Act. (b) No person shall be a member of the board if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Section 20-2-51 or 45-2-1 of the O.C.G.A. or any other general law. (c) In order to be elected as a member of the board from an education district, a person must have resided in that district at the time of election thereto and must receive a majority of the votes cast for that office in that district only and not at large. Only electors who are residents of that education district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from an education district, each candidate for such office shall specify the education district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected as a member of the board from an education district must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant. (d) The seventh member of the board may reside anywhere within the Colquitt County school district and must receive a majority of the votes cast for such office in the entire Colquitt County school district. Such member must continue to reside within the Colquitt County school district during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant.

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Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by adding a new section immediately following Section 6, to be designated Section 6A, to read as follows: Section 6A. The at-large seventh member shall be elected at a special election which shall be conducted on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1994. That member of the board shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for an initial term of office which expires December 31, 1998, and upon the election and qualification of such member's successor. All future successors to such member of the board whose term of office is to expire shall be elected at the statewide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such term, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years. Such member of the board shall serve for the term of office specified therefor in this subsection and until such member's respective successor is elected and qualified. Section 4 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Colquitt County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Colquitt County school district for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the general primary in 1994 and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Colquitt County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides for the addition of a seventh member of the board of education of Colquitt County who shall be elected at large?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1, 2, and 3 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If Sections 1, 2, and 3 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, the remaining sections of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Colquitt County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 5 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 4 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 6 . It shall be the duty of the board of education of Colquitt County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 7 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Colquitt County, approved March 12, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 4073,) as amended; and for other purposes. This 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Ren Summerlin Colquitt County Board of Education

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, A. Richard Royal, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 164th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Moultrie Observer, which is the official organ of Colquitt County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ A. Richard Royal Representative, 164th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 4, 1994. UPSON COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 647 (House Bill No. 1870). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Upson County, approved February 1, 1877 (Ga. L. 1877, p. 267), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3729), so as to reapportion the board of commissioners; to provide new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Upson County, approved February 1, 1877 (Ga. L. 1877, p. 267), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3729), is amended by striking subsection (d) of Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection to read as follows: (d) (1) For the purpose of electing the four members of the board of commissioners who are elected from districts, Upson County shall be divided into four commissioner districts as follows: Commissioner District: 1 UPSON COUNTY VTD: 0003 JUG DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 220, 221, 222, 223, 225, 231, 232, 233, 238, 239, 248, 250A, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272A, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 295 Tract: 9906. Block(s): 120, 122, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 223A, 225 VTD: 0004 LINCOLN PARK (Part) Tract: 9904. Block(s): 325, 327, 328, 403B, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434 VTD: 0007 SALEM VTD: 0009 TOWN DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 234, 235, 236, 237, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 249, 250B, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258 Tract: 9904.

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Block(s): 316B, 318B, 319B, 320, 321B, 322B, 323, 324, 326, 329, 330, 331, 332, 336B, 401B, 402B, 502A, 503A, 503C, 516B, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532B Tract: 9905. Block(s): 135B, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 242, 243, 244, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 411, 414, 434, 435A, 435B, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508B, 517, 518, 519, 522A, 522B, 523A, 523B, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530A, 530B, 531 Tract: 9906. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111B, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 244, 245, 246, 247 Commissioner District: 2 UPSON COUNTY VTD: 0001 ATWATER (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 136, 137, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 223, 224, 226, 227, 228, 229, 504, 505, 506 Tract: 9903. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 148, 173, 174, 201, 202, 203, 242 VTD: 0002 FLINT DISTRICT VTD: 0005 REDBONE DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 503, 507, 508 VTD: 0006 REEVES VTD: 0009 TOWN DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 418B, 418C, 418D, 420, 421, 422B, 423A, 423B, 424B, 426, 427A, 427B, 428A, 428B, 429,

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430, 431, 432, 433A, 433B, 434A, 434B, 435, 436A, 436B, 437 Tract: 9903. Block(s): 232, 233, 238, 239, 240, 241, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 295, 297 Tract: 9904. Block(s): 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 129, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215A, 215B, 215C, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 301, 302, 303, 313, 314, 315, 605, 606, 607, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632 Commissioner District: 3 UPSON COUNTY VTD: 0003 JUG DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 226 VTD: 0005 REDBONE DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 116, 145, 146, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 219, 220, 221, 222, 225, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 410, 413A, 413B, 413C, 414A, 414B, 414C, 415, 416A, 416B, 416C, 501, 502, 509A, 509B, 509C, 510A, 510B, 511A, 511B, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525 Tract: 9905. Block(s): 101, 102, 103

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VTD: 0008 THE ROCK VTD: 0010 YATESVILLE Commissioner District: 4 UPSON COUNTY VTD: 0004 LINCOLN PARK (Part) Tract: 9904. Block(s): 403A VTD: 0005 REDBONE DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 407, 408, 409, 411, 412 Tract: 9905. Block(s): 104, 105, 106, 107A, 107B, 107C, 107D, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113A, 113C, 113D, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132A, 132B, 132C, 133A, 133B, 133C, 133D, 133E, 134, 135A, 135C, 135D, 135E, 137B, 401, 402A, 402B, 403A, 403B, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433 VTD: 0009 TOWN DISTRICT (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 417A, 417B, 418A, 419, 422A, 424A, 425, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444 Tract: 9904. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125A, 125B, 126, 127, 128, 130, 131, 132, 133, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312A, 312B, 316A, 317, 318A, 319A, 321A, 322A, 333, 334, 335A, 335B, 336A, 336C, 337, 338, 401A, 402A, 501, 502B, 503B, 504A, 504B, 505, 506A, 506B, 507A, 507B, 508, 509, 510, 511A, 511B, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516A, 516C, 516D, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 532A, 601, 602, 603, 604, 608, 609, 618 Tract: 9905. Block(s): 113B, 136, 137A, 137C, 137D, 137E, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 201, 202, 203,

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204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 319, 320, 328, 329, 330, 508A, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 520, 521, 532, 533, 534 Tract: 9906. Block(s): 111A (2) For purposes of this section: (A) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (B) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (C) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (D) Any part of Upson County which is not included in any commissioner district described in this section shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (E) Any part of Upson County which is described in this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district.

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Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in their entirety subsections (a) and (b) of Section 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following subsections: (a) The present members of the board of commissioners of Upson County shall continue to serve out the terms of office for which they were elected and until their successors are elected and qualified as provided in this section. (b) (1) In the general election in 1994, new members to represent commissioner districts 3 and 4 shall be elected. Such members shall take office on January 1, 1995, and shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (2) In the general election in 1996, a new chairperson and new members to represent commissioner districts 1 and 2 shall be elected. Such members shall take office on January 1, 1997, and shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Section 3 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the governing authority of Upson County to require the attorney of the governing authority to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date upon which candidates may begin qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then as of such date this Act shall be void and stand repealed in its entirety. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENT OT INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that local legislation will be introduced by Representative Mack Crawford in the 1994 session of the Georgia General Assembly for the purpose of making changes in the Upson County Commission district lines. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Mack Crawford, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 129th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Thomaston Times, which is the official organ of Upson County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Mack Crawford Representative, 129th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 8, 1994. CHARLTON COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 648 (Senate Bill No. 692). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529),

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as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5042), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5042), is amended by striking subsection (a) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) For the purpose of electing members of the board of commissioners, Charlton County shall be divided into five commissioner districts as follows: Commissioner District: 1 CHARLTON COUNTY VTD: 0001 1 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 186, 188, 189, 190, 191A, 191B, 191C, 192A, 192B, 193A, 193B, 194A, 194B, 195, 317, 318A, 318B, 319, 320, 321, 322, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 342, 343, 344, 408, 409, 413B, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 424, 425, 426, 427, 430, 431, 436, 437, 454, 456, 469B, 470, 471B, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497 VTD: 0002 2 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 413A, 414, 415, 428, 429, 438, 439, 440, 441, 445, 449, 455

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Commissioner District: 2 CHARLTON COUNTY VTD: 0002 2 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 287A, 287B, 287E, 306A, 307A, 308, 314, 341, 353, 354, 356, 357, 358A, 358B, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369A, 369B, 370, 371A, 371B, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376A, 377, 378, 379, 380A, 381A, 382A, 383, 386, 388, 389, 390, 391, 393A, 394A, 421, 422, 423, 432, 433, 434, 435, 442, 443, 444, 446, 447, 448, 450, 451, 452, 453, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465A, 466, 467, 468, 469A, 471A, 472 VTD: 0004 4 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 287C, 287D, 287F, 376B, 376D VTD: 0005 5 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 345, 346, 347, 349, 350, 351, 352, 355, 387 Commissioner District: 3 CHARLTON COUNTY VTD: 0003 3 (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): That part of Block 135 which lies south of Traders Hill Road Block(s): 136, 137, 142, 143, 144, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272,

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273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297 Commissioner District: 4 CHARLTON COUNTY VTD: 0002 2 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 222A, 222D, 306C, 376C VTD: 0003 3 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 380B, 381B, 382B, 384, 385, 392, 393B, 394B, 395, 396, 397, 465B, 479, 480, 481 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 113, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134 Block(s): That part of Block 135 which lies north of Traders Hill Road Block(s): 138, 139, 140, 141, 145 VTD: 0004 4 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 172, 173, 180B, 180C, 181B, 181C, 182B, 222B, 222C, 222E, 223A, 223B, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 283, 284, 285, 286, 288, 303A, 303B, 304, 305B, 305C, 306B, 306D, 307B, 311B, 311C, 376E Tract: 9902. Block(s): 101, 110, 111, 112, 115, 116 VTD: 0005 5 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 152C Commissioner District: 5

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CHARLTON COUNTY VTD: 0002 2 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 335, 339, 340 VTD: 0005 5 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152A, 152B, 152D, 152E, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180A, 181A, 182A, 183, 184, 185, 187, 196A, 196B, 196C, 197, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 301, 302, 305A, 309, 310, 311A, 312, 313, 315, 316, 323, 324, 325, 326, 336, 337, 338, 348, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 410, 411, 412, 482, 483 (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries

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of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Charlton County which is not included in any commissioner district described in this section shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of Charlton County which is described in this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Charlton County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date upon which candidates may begin qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then as of such date this Act shall be void and stand repealed in its entirety. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act Creating the Board of Commissioners of Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as

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amended, to provide for districts from which members of the board of commissioners are elected; and for other purposes. This 14th day of January, 1994. Honorable Peg Blitch Senator, 7th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Peg Blitch, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Senator from the 7th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Charlton County Herald, which is the official organ of Charlton County, on the following date: January 19, 1994. /s/ Peg Blitch Senator, 7th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 9, 1994. CHARLTON COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS. No. 649 (Senate Bill No. 693). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Charlton County, approved

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April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3691), so as to change provisions relating to education districts; to provide for definitions and insertions; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide when this Act shall be void and repealed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3691), is amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) For the purpose of electing members of the board of education, Charlton County shall be divided into five education districts as follows: Education District: 1 CHARLTON COUNTY VTD: 0001 1 VTD: 0002 2 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 413A, 414, 415, 428, 429, 438, 439, 440, 441, 445, 449, 455 Education District: 2 CHARLTON COUNTY VTD: 0002 2 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 287A, 287B, 287E, 306A, 307A, 308, 314, 341, 353, 354, 356, 357, 358A, 358B, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369A, 369B, 370, 371A, 371B, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376A, 377, 378, 379, 380A, 381A, 382A, 383, 386, 388, 389, 390, 391, 393A, 394A, 421, 422,

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423, 432, 433, 434, 435, 442, 443, 444, 446, 447, 448, 450, 451, 452, 453, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465A, 466, 467, 468, 469A, 471A, 472 VTD: 0004 4 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 287C, 287D, 287F, 376B, 376D VTD: 0005 5 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 345, 346, 347, 349, 350, 351, 352, 355, 387 Education District: 3 CHARLTON COUNTY VTD: 0003 3 (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): That part of Block 135 which lies south of Traders Hill Road Block(s): 136, 137, 142, 143, 144, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297 Education District: 4 CHARLTON COUNTY VTD: 0002 2 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 222A, 222D, 306C, 376C

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VTD: 0003 3 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 380B, 381B, 382B, 384, 385, 392, 393B, 394B, 395, 396, 397, 465B, 479, 480, 481 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 113, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134 Block(s): That part of Block 135 which lies north of Traders Hill Road Block(s): 138, 139, 140, 141, 145 VTD: 0004 4 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 172, 173, 180B, 180C, 181B, 181C, 182B, 222B, 222C, 222E, 223A, 223B, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 283, 284, 285, 286, 288, 303A, 303B, 304, 305B, 305C, 306B, 306D, 307B, 311B, 311C, 376E Tract: 9902. Block(s): 101, 110, 111, 112, 115, 116 VTD: 0005 5 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 152C Education District: 5 CHARLTON COUNTY VTD: 0002 2 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 335, 339, 340 VTD: 0005 5 (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148,

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149, 150, 151, 152A, 152B, 152D, 152E, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180A, 181A, 182A, 183, 184, 185, 187, 196A, 196B, 196C, 197, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 301, 302, 305A, 309, 310, 311A, 312, 313, 315, 316, 323, 324, 325, 326, 336, 337, 338, 348, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 410, 411, 412, 482, 483 (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Charlton County which is not included in any education district described in this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of Charlton County which is described in this section as being included in a particular education

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district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the board of education of Charlton County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date upon which candidates may begin qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then as of such date this Act shall be void and stand repealed in its entirety. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975 p. 3952), as amended, to provide for districts from which members of the board of education are elected; and for other purposes. This 14th day of January, 1994. Honorable Peg Blitch Senator, 7th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Peg Blitch, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Senator from the 7th District,

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and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Charlton County Herald, which is the official organ of Charlton County, on the following date: January 26, 1994. /s/ Peg Blitch Senator, 7th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 9, 1994. TALBOT COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; MEMBERSHIP; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS; TERMS. No. 650 (House Bill No. 1113). AN ACT To amend an Act establishing a Board of Commissioners of Talbot County, approved February 16, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 291), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 16, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4105), so as to provide that such board shall be composed of five commissioners; to provide for commissioner districts; to provide for the election and terms of office of such members; to provide for currently serving commissioners; to provide for matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . An Act establishing a Board of Commissioners of Talbot County, approved February 16, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 291), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 16, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4105), is amended by striking in its entirety Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 1. (a) There is created the Board of Commissioners of Talbot County, to be composed of five commissioners elected from commissioner districts as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) (1) For purposes of electing members of the board of commissioners, Talbot County is divided into five commissioner districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each district. Those districts shall consist of the following described territory of Talbot County: Commissioner District: 1 TALBOT COUNTY VTD: 3003 GENEVA (Part) Tract: 9602. Block(s): 283, 284 VTD: 3007 TALBOTTON (Part) Tract: 9602. Block(s): 105, 126, 127A, 127B, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132A, 132B, 133A, 133B, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141A, 142A, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171A, 172A, 174A, 175, 189, 201, 207, 208, 209A, 209B, 210, 211A, 211B, 212A, 212B, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233A, 233B, 233C, 234, 235, 236A, 236B, 239, 240, 273A, 273B, 274, 275, 282, 285 Commissioner District: 2

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TALBOT COUNTY VTD: 3006 PRATTSBURG VTD: 3008 VALLEY (Part) Tract: 9601.98 Block(s): 125, 126, 127, 128B, 129, 138A, 138B, 139, 140, 141A, 141B, 143, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150A, 150B, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173A, 173B, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 194, 195, 197, 236, 237A, 237B, 238A, 238B, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252A, 252B, 253, 254, 255, 256, 283A, 284A, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295 Tract: 9602. Block(s): 202, 203, 204, 286, 287 Commissioner District: 3 TALBOT COUNTY VTD: 3001 BOX SPRINGS VTD: 3003 GENEVA (Part) Tract: 9603. Block(s): 138, 139, 140, 141B, 142 VTD: 3005 ONEALS Commissioner District: 4 TALBOT COUNTY VTD: 3002 FLINT HILL VTD: 3008 VALLEY (Part) Tract: 9601.98 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 142, 144, 145, 196 Commissioner District: 5 TALBOT COUNTY VTD: 3003 GENEVA (Part) Tract: 9603.

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Block(s): 134, 135, 136, 137, 141A, 143, 144A, 144B, 146, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181A, 181B, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188A, 188B, 189A, 189B, 190, 191, 192A, 192B, 193, 194, 195, 255, 256, 257, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297 VTD: 3004 JUNCTION CITY VTD: 3007 TALBOTTON (Part) Tract: 9602. Block(s): 124, 125, 141B, 171B, 172B, 173, 174B, 176, 177, 190, 191, 276, 278, 279, 280, 281 (2) For purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection: (A) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (B) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (C) Whenever the description of any commissioner district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (D) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United

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States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (E) Any part of Talbot County which is not included in any commissioner district described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (F) Any part of Talbot County which is described in paragraph (1) of this subsection as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (3) In order to be elected as a member of the board from a commissioner district, a person must have resided in that district for at least 12 months prior to election thereto and must receive a majority of the votes cast for that office in that district only and not at large. Only electors who are residents of that commissioner district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from a commissioner district, each candidate for such office shall specify the commissioner district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected as a member of the board from a commissioner district must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant. (c) (1) The members of the Board of Commissioners of Talbot County serving on the effective date of this Act shall continue to serve for the remainder of their terms and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in

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November, 1994, members of the board of commissioners from Commissioner Districts 1, 2, and 3 shall be elected to take office on January 1, 1995, for terms of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1996, members of the board of commissioners from Commissioner Districts 4 and 5 shall be elected to take office on January 1, 1997, for terms of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be elected for terms of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. (2) All members of the board who are elected as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be nominated and elected in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the `Georgia Election Code.' Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Talbot County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LEGAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a referendum held on July 21, 1992, there may be introduced at the Regular 1993 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide five commissioner districts for the Board of Commissioners of Talbot County; and for other purposes. /s/ REPRESENTATIVE JIMMY SKIPPER 137th District REPRESENTATIVE VANCE SMITH, JR. 102nd District SENATOR PETE ROBINSON 16th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jimmy Skipper, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 137th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Talbotton New Era, which is the official organ of Talbot County, on the following date: March 4, 1993. /s/ Jimmy Skipper Representative, 137th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of March, 1993. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 10, 1994. TALIAFERRO COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; MEMBERSHIP; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS; TERMS; COMPENSATION. No. 651 (House Bill No. 1846). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Taliaferro County, approved February 12, 1877 (Ga. L. 1877, p. 269), and the amendatory Acts thereto, particularly an Act approved August 17, 1922 (Ga. L. 1922, p. 416), an Act approved March 7, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 734), and an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4009), so as to provide for a chairperson and five members of the board; to reapportion Taliaferro County into five districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide that the members other than the chairperson shall be residents of their districts and shall be elected by residents of their districts; to provide for terms of office and staggered

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terms; to provide that the chairperson shall run from the county at large; to provide for powers and duties of the chairperson; to provide for compensation for members of the board other than the chairperson; to provide for submission of this Act to the Attorney General of the United States; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a board of commissioners for Taliaferro County, approved February 12, 1877 (Ga. L. 1877, p. 269), and the amendatory Acts thereto, particularly an Act approved August 17, 1922 (Ga. L. 1922, p. 416), an Act approved March 7, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 734), and an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4009), is amended by striking in their entirety Sections 1 and 2 of said amendatory Act of 1922. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Sections 1 and 2 of said amendatory Act of 1939 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 1. (a) Taliaferro County shall be governed by a board of commissioners. The members of the board of commissioners who are serving as such on the effective date of this Act shall complete the terms of office for which they were elected, which shall end on December 31, 1994, and when their successors are elected and qualified. (b) Beginning on January 1, 1997, the board of commissioners shall be comprised of a chairperson and five other members. The chairperson shall be a resident of the county and shall be elected by the voters of the entire county. The chairperson shall preside over meetings of the board and shall vote only in case of a tie. (c) For purposes of electing the other members of the board, Taliaferro County is divided into five commissioner districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. Those districts shall consist of the following described territory of the county:

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Commissioner District: 1 TALIAFERRO COUNTY VTD: 3102 CRAWFORDVILLE (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 186A, 186B, 187, 188, 189, 208, 209, 210A, 210B, 211, 212, 221, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 276, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297 Commissioner District: 2 TALIAFERRO COUNTY VTD: 3101 SHARON (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 139A, 154, 155A, 155B, 157, 158A, 159A, 161, 164, 165, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178 VTD: 3102 CRAWFORDVILLE (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 190, 191, 192, 193, 202A, 203A, 203B, 204, 205, 206, 207, 246A, 246B, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 277 Commissioner District: 3 TALIAFERRO COUNTY VTD: 3102 CRAWFORDVILLE (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 120, 121, 194, 195 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 152, 153, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 173A, 173B, 174A, 174B, 174C, 175, 176, 182A, 183, 184, 185A, 194, 195, 196, 197

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Commissioner District: 4 TALIAFERRO COUNTY VTD: 3102 CRAWFORDVILLE (Part) Tract: 9902. Block (s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 185B, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 222, 223, 224 Commissioner District: 5 TALIAFERRO COUNTY VTD: 3101 SHARON (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 124, 125, 126, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139B, 140A, 140B, 141, 142, 143, 144A, 144B, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 156, 158B, 159B, 160, 162, 163, 166, 167, 168, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192A, 192B, 193 VTD: 3102 CRAWFORDVILLE (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 118, 122, 123, 127, 196, 197 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182B, 201, 202B (d) For purposes of subsection (c) of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia;

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(2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Whenever the description of any commissioner district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (4) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (5) Any part of Taliaferro County which is not included in any commissioner district described in subsection (c) of this section shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (6) Any part of Taliaferro County which is described in subsection (c) of this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such non-contiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (e) Candidates for members of the board of commissioners other than the chairperson shall be residents of the commissioner district for which they offer and shall be elected

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by the voters residing in the commissioner district for which they offer. Section 2. (a) At the general election in 1994, an initial chairperson and initial members for Commissioner Districts 2 and 4 shall be elected, shall take office on the first day of January, 1995, and shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Their successors shall be elected in the general election in 1998 and quadrennially thereafter, shall take office on the first day of January in the year following their election, and shall serve for terms of four years. (b) At the general election in 1994, initial members for Commissioner Districts 1, 3, and 5 shall be elected, shall take office on the first day of January, 1995, and shall serve for terms of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Their successors shall be elected in the general election in 1996 and quadrennially thereafter, shall take office on the first day of January in the year following their election, and shall serve for terms of four years. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (d) of Section 4 of said amendatory Act of 1939, as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4009), and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (d) The compensation of the other members of the board of commissioners shall be $25.00 per diem for each day they attend a meeting of the board in discharge of their duties. Section 4 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the Taliaferro County Board of Commissioners to require the attorney of the board of commissioners to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date upon which candidates may begin qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended,

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then as of such date this Act shall be void and stand repealed in its entirety. Section 5 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 6 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that, at the request of the Taliaferro County Board of Commissioners and the Concerned Citizens Group of Taliaferro County, there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Taliaferro County, approved February 12, 1877, and the amendatory Acts thereto, particularly an Act approved August 17, 1922 (Ga. L. 1922), p. 416), an Act approved March 7, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 734), and an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4009); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 8th day of Feb., 1994. /s/ R. M. Channell Honorable R. M. Channell Representative, 111th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Mickey Channell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 111th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Advocate-Democrat, which is the official organ of Taliaferro County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ Mickey Channell Representative, 111th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 10, 1994. CITY OF LAGRANGEMAYOR; COUNCIL; MEMBERSHIP; TERMS; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS; QUALIFICATIONS; VACANCIES. No. 652 (House Bill No. 1987). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, approved March 8, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2191), as amended particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3909), so as to change the composition of the governing authority of the city; to continue in office the mayor and certain members of the city council and provide for the expiration of their terms; to provide for council districts; to provide for the election of councilmembers and the mayor; to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for successors; to provide for terms; to provide for vacancies; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to repeal said 1993 amendatory Act; to provide for submission; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The General Assembly recognizes that the above-cited 1993 amendment to the charter of the City of LaGrange was not approved under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, and was not implemented. The General Assembly also recognizes that there is certain pending litigation

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in the United States District Court with respect to the composition of the governing authority of the City of LaGrange. This Act shall be construed to achieve conformity with the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, and the orders of the court in such pending litigation. Section 2 . An Act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, approved March 8, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2191), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3909), is amended by striking Section 2.10 and inserting in its place a new Section 2.10 to read as follows: Section 2.10Composition and Election. The legislative authority of the government of the City of LaGrange shall be vested in a mayor and councilmembers. As provided in Section 6.01 of this charter, there shall be six councilmembers until January 1, 1996, and seven councilmembers on and after that date. The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by Chapter 6 of this charter. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2.11 and inserting in its place a new Section 2.11 to read as follows: Section 2.11Terms and Qualifications of Office. The mayor and members of the council shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. No person shall be qualified or eligible to seek election as mayor unless such person shall have met the residency requirements of Section 6.01 and shall be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections for offices of the City of LaGrange. No person shall be qualified or eligible to seek election as a member of the council unless such person shall have met the residency requirements of Section 6.01 and shall be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections for offices of the City of LaGrange. Section 4 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2.12 and inserting in its place a new Section 2.12 to read as follows:

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Section 2.12Vacancy in Elected Offices. The offices of mayor or councilperson shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, removal from office in any manner authorized by law, or forfeiture of office or when the incumbent ceases to comply with the residency requirements of Section 6.01. A vacancy in the office of mayor or councilperson shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in Chapter 6. Section 5 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6.01 and inserting in its place a new Section 6.01 to read as follows: Section 6.01Regular Election. (a) The mayor and those members of the city council who are serving as such on the effective date of this section and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such offices shall continue to serve as such as provided for in this section. Until January 1, 1996, the governing authority of the City of LaGrange shall consist of six members and the mayor as provided for in this section. On and after January 1, 1996, the governing authority of the City of LaGrange shall consist of seven members and the mayor, as provided for in this section. (b) For purposes of electing members of the city council, the City of LaGrange is divided into seven council districts. One member of the council shall be elected from each such district. Those districts shall consist of the following described territory of the City of LaGrange: Council District: 1 TROUP COUNTY VTD: 0001 LAGRANGE ONE (Part) Tract: 9604. Block(s): 104A, 104B, 105A, 106A, 106B, 107A, 108, 114A, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119 VTD: 0003 LAGRANGE THREE (Part) Tract: 9605. Block(s): 114A, 138A, 141A, 144A, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153A, 153B, 155, 156, 157, 158, 162, 163, 164A, 196A, 203A, 205A,

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206A, 207, 208A, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220A, 222, 223, 301A, 301B, 301C, 301E, 302, 303A, 304, 305, 306, 309, 310, 311, 312, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 418, 419, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 601, 602, 607, 608, 622 Tract: 9606. Block(s): 112A, 114A, 115 VTD: 0004 LAGRANGE FOUR (Part) Tract: 9606. Block(s): 205, 206, 209 VTD: 0010 MCLENDON (Part) Tract: 9602. Block(s): 130A, 131, 135A, 139, 140 VTD: 0014 SUNNYSIDE (Part) Tract: 9605. Block(s): 153C, 161A Tract: 9606. Block(s): 116A, 117A VTD: 0015 HIGHLANDS (Part) Tract: 9606. Block(s): 201A, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208 Council District: 2 TROUP COUNTY VTD: 0001 LAGRANGE ONE (Part) Tract: 9603. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 211A, 214A, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226A, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243 Tract: 9604. Block(s): 109A, 110A, 111, 112, 113, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 301, 302, 303, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 434, 435 VTD: 0002 LAGRANGE TWO (Part)

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Tract: 9608. Block(s): 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 133, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 426, 432 Tract: 9609. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313A, 314A, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320 VTD: 0007 EAST VERNON (Part) Tract: 9603. Block(s): 201A, 202A, 205A, 208A, 208B, 209, 210, 214B, 227A, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 306A, 307A, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312A, 313, 314, 315 Tract: 9609. Block(s): 401A Council District: 3 TROUP COUNTY VTD: 0002 LAGRANGE TWO (Part) Tract: 9608. Block(s): 223, 301, 302, 303, 324, 325, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 433, 434, 435, 436, 439 Tract: 9609. Block(s): 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 205A, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513A, 513B, 514, 524A, 525, 526A, 529A, 530A, 530B, 533A, 559, 560, 561A, 562, 563, 564A, 565, 566, 567 VTD: 0004 LAGRANGE FOUR (Part) Tract: 9606. Block(s): 406, 407, 408, 513, 514, 533, 534 Tract: 9607. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208,

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209, 210, 310A, 311, 312, 313, 314, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409 VTD: 0007 EAST VERNON (Part) Tract: 9609. Block(s): 423A, 424A, 425A, 425B, 425C, 426A, 429A, 430A, 430B, 430C, 431, 432, 518A, 519 VTD: 0015 HIGHLANDS (Part) Tract: 9607. Block(s): 308A, 308B, 309, 315A, 316A, 317A, 317B, 317C, 319, 320A, 332A, 337, 338, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415A, 415B, 416, 420A Council District: 4 TROUP COUNTY VTD: 0001 LAGRANGE ONE (Part) Tract: 9604. Block(s): 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 314, 315, 316, 317, 401, 402, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428 VTD: 0002 LAGRANGE TWO (Part) Tract: 9604. Block(s): 429, 430, 431, 432, 433 Tract: 9608. Block(s): 101, 102, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 130, 131, 132, 134, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 401, 425, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 437, 438 Tract: 9609. Block(s): 103, 108 VTD: 0003 LAGRANGE THREE (Part) Tract: 9605. Block(s): 416, 417, 603, 604, 605, 606, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621 VTD: 0004 LAGRANGE FOUR (Part) Tract: 9606.

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Block(s): 210, 211, 212, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532 VTD: 0014 SUNNYSIDE (Part) Tract: 9606. Block(s): 119A VTD: 0015 HIGHLANDS (Part) Tract: 9606. Block(s): 213, 214A, 215A, 216, 217, 232, 233, 234, 235 Tract: 9607. Block(s): 307A Council District: 5 The territory lying within and corresponding to Council Districts 1 and 2. Council District: 6 The territory lying within and corresponding to Council Districts 3 and 4. Council District: 7 The territory lying within and corresponding to the corporate limits of the City of LaGrange. (c) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia;

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(2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Whenever the description of any council district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (4) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any council district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (5) Any part of the City of LaGrange which is not included in any of Council Districts 1 through 4 described in subsection (b) of this section shall be included within that one of Council Districts 1 through 4 which is contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (6) Any part of the City of LaGrange which is described in subsection (b) of this section as being included in any of Council Districts 1 through 4 shall nevertheless not be included within such council district if such part is not contiguous to such council district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that one of Council Districts 1 through 4 which is contiguous to such part and which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (d) In addition to such other qualifications as are provided in this charter, no person shall be a member of the

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council if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Section 45-2-1 of the O.C.G.A. or any other general law. (e) In order to be elected as a member of the council from a council district, a person must have resided in that district for at least 12 months prior to election thereto and must receive a majority of the votes cast for that office in that district only and not at large. Only electors who are residents of that council district may vote for a member of the council for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the council from a council district, each candidate for such office shall specify the council district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected as a member of the council from a council district must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant. (f) The mayor and the one at-large member of the council must have been residents for at least 12 months prior to their election, may reside anywhere within the City of LaGrange, and must receive a majority of the votes cast for such office in the entire city. The mayor and the one at-large member of the council must continue to reside within the city during those persons' terms of office or those offices shall thereupon become vacant. (g) The members of the council elected thereto from Council Districts 1, 4, and 6 shall be elected at a special election which shall be called and held at the earliest date after the effective date of this subsection which is permissible under general state law and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. The members so elected from Council Districts 1, 4, and 6 shall take office immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 1997. Immediately upon the taking of office of such members elected from Council Districts 1, 4, and 6, the members of the council whose terms were to have expired December 31, 1993, and who are holding over pursuant to court order shall cease to hold office, those members being Jeff Brown, Henry Abernathy, and Don Gregory. Successors to the mayor and to such members of the council from Council Districts 1, 4, and 6, whose terms of office are

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to expire December 31, 1997, shall be elected at the general municipal election in 1997 and quadrennially thereafter and shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years each. (h) The members of the council elected thereto from Council Districts 2, 3, 5, and 7 shall be elected at the time of the general municipal election in 1995. Those members of the council shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 1999. Immediately upon the taking of office of such members elected from Council Districts 2, 3, 5, and 7, the members of the council whose terms expire December 31, 1995, shall cease to hold office, those members being Glenn Robertson, Harold Woodward, and Kay Durand. Successors to members of the council from Council Districts 2, 3, 5, and 7, whose terms of office are to expire December 31, 1999, shall be elected at the general municipal election in 1999 and quadrennially thereafter and shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and they shall serve for terms of office of four years. (i) The mayor and all members of the council elected pursuant to this section shall serve until the expiration of their terms as provided for in this section and until their successors are elected and qualified. Section 6 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 9.10 and inserting in its place a new Section 9.10 to read as follows: Section 9.10. Date of election. As used in this Act the term `general municipal election' means the election provided for under subsection (b) of Code Section 21-3-51 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. Section 7 . Said amendatory Act approved March 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3909), is repealed in its entirety.

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Section 8 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the city attorney of the City of LaGrange to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 9 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 10 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the Regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, in the County of Troup, approved March 8, 1968, (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2191) as amended. This 9th day of February, 1994. /s/ Wade Milam, Representative, 30th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Wade Milam, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 130th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the LaGrange Daily News, which is the official organ of Troup County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ Wade Milam Representative, 130th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 10, 1994. CAMDEN COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; ELECTIONS; TERMS. No. 655 (House Bill No. 1146). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Camden County, approved February 26, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 800), as amended, so as to provide for election of members; to correct errors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Camden County, approved February 26, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 800), as amended, is amended by striking Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 4. (a) The members of the board in office on January 1, 1993, shall continue in office for the terms for which they were elected. (b) At the general election held in 1994, the members representing Commissioner Districts 2 and 4 shall be elected for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (c) At the general election held in 1996, the members representing Commissioner Districts 1, 3, and 5 shall be

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elected for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1993 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners for Camden County, approved February 26, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 800), as amended; and for other purposes. This 2nd day of February, 1993. /s/ Charles C. Smith, Jr. Representative, District 175 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles C. Smith, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 175th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Camden County Tribune, which is the official organ of Camden County, on the following date: February 3, 1993. /s/ Charles C. Smith, Jr. Representative, 175th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of March, 1993. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton, Georgia My Commission Expires Oct. 26, 1993 (SEAL) Approved March 15, 1994.

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COFFEE COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS; TERMS. No. 656 (House Bill No. 1977). AN ACT To amend an Act establishing the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in the County of Coffee, approved March 26, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1294), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2773), and an Act approved February 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 2147), so as to change and reapportion the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide that members of the board shall complete the terms for which they were elected; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act establishing the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in the County of Coffee, approved March 26, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1294), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2773), and an Act approved February 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 2147), is amended by striking Section 1, 2, 3, and 4 in their entirety and inserting new sections to read as follows: Section 1. (a) The board of commissioners of Coffee County shall be composed of five members. (b) For purposes of electing the members of the board of commissioners, Coffee County shall be divided into five commissioner districts as follows:

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Commissioner District: 1 COFFEE COUNTY VTD: 0001 DOUGLAS (Part) Tract: 9907. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 219, 220, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 253, 254 Tract: 9908. Block(s): 112A, 114A, 123A, 124A, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134A, 201A, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 401, 402, 403A, 403B, 403C, 404, 405A, 405B, 405C, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410 Commissioner District: 2 COFFEE COUNTY VTD: 0001 DOUGLAS (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 389 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 213, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 270, 271, 278, 281, 282 Tract: 9904. Block(s): 103, 106, 201, 202, 203, 204A, 204B, 205, 206A, 206B, 235, 236 Tract: 9908. Block(s): 121, 122, 135, 136, 137, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526,

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527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570 VTD: 0004 BROXTON (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 335B, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348B, 349B, 380B, 382B, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 111, 112, 113, 116, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214, 215, 216, 217 VTD: 0005 NICHOLLS VTD: 0006 WEST GREEN Commissioner District: 3 COFFEE COUNTY VTD: 0001 DOUGLAS (Part) Tract: 9905. Block(s): 105, 108, 135A, 136, 137, 138, 139, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 329, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337A, 338A, 338B, 339A, 339B, 340A, 340B, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346A, 346B, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368 Tract: 9906. Block(s): 237, 238, 301, 303, 330, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339 Tract: 9907. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207A, 207B, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213A, 213B, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 221, 236, 237, 238, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 301A, 301B, 302, 303A, 303B, 304A, 304B, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309A, 309B, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314A, 314B, 315A, 315B, 316, 317, 318A, 318B, 318C, 319, 320, 321, 322A, 322B, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328,

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329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361 Tract: 9908. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 114B, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 123B, 124B, 134B, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 506, 507, 508 VTD: 0002 AMBROSE (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 201, 302, 304, 305, 306, 308, 309, 310, 311, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 331, 332, 373, 374 VTD: 0003 BRIDGETOWN (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 321, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372 Commissioner District: 4 COFFEE COUNTY VTD: 0001 DOUGLAS (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 268, 269, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 279, 280 Tract: 9904. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169A, 169B, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 207A, 207B, 208A, 208B, 209A, 209B, 209C, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221A, 221B, 222, 223A, 223B, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321,

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322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430 Tract: 9905. Block(s): 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 124, 125, 126A, 126B, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132A, 132B, 133, 134, 135B, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 337B Tract: 9908. Block(s): 109, 110, 111, 112B, 113, 201B, 204, 205, 206, 207, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308 Commissioner District: 5 COFFEE COUNTY VTD: 0001 DOUGLAS (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 272, 273 Tract: 9905. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 140, 141, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 330, 331, 369 Tract: 9906. Block(s): 162, 236, 249, 250, 251, 295, 296, 297 VTD: 0002 AMBROSE (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 Tract: 9906. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106A, 106B, 107, 108, 109A, 109B, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128A, 128B, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133,

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134, 135, 136, 137, 138B, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167A, 167B, 167C, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180A, 180B, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188A, 188B, 189, 190A, 190B, 191A, 191B, 192A, 192B, 193, 194A, 194B, 195A, 195B, 196, 197, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 307, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317 VTD: 0003 BRIDGETOWN (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 318, 319, 320, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359 VTD: 0004 BROXTON (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194A, 194B, 195, 196, 197, 201A, 201B, 202, 203, 204, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230A, 230B, 231A, 231B, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255A, 255B, 256A, 256B, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314,

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315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332A, 332B, 333, 334, 335A, 348A, 349A, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368A, 368B, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380A, 381, 382A (c) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event of any change in the bounds of a precinct or in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Coffee County which is not included in any commissioner district described in this section shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of Coffee County which is described in this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within

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such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2. (a) Each member of the board of commissioners must be a resident of the commissioner district which the member seeks to represent at the time of the member's election and during the member's entire term of office. In the event a member of the board of commissioners moves such member's residence from the commissioner district such member represents during the member's term of office, such office immediately shall become vacant. (b) Each person offering for election as a member of the board shall specify the commissioner district for which the person is offering, and each member of the board shall be elected only by the voters within each respective commissioner district. (c) Members of the board shall be elected for terms of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. (d) Unless a vacancy in office occurs because a member of the board moves his or her residence from the district or for any other reason as provided by law, the members of the board of commissioners of Coffee County serving as such on the effective date of this Act shall complete the terms of office for which they were elected and serve until their successors are elected and qualified, notwithstanding the changes in commissioner districts based on the 1990 census in this amendatory Act. The terms of members of the board shall be as follows: (1) The members representing Commissioner Districts 2, 4, and 5 shall be the members of the board who formerly represented Commissioner Districts 2, 4, and 5 and who were elected at the general election of 1992 in accordance with NAACP Branch of Coffee

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County, et al. v. John Moore, etc., et al. , Civil Action No. 577-25 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, or who were elected to fill a vacancy created by any of such members. Said members so elected shall complete the terms of office to which they were elected, which shall expire on December 31, 1996. Their successors shall be elected at the general election of 1996 and shall take office on January 1, 1997, for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of their terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified; and (2) Members to represent Commissioner Districts 1 and 3 shall be elected at the general election of 1994 for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified and shall take office on January 1, 1995. Thereafter, successors shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of their terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Coffee County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION

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Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to change the election districts of the Coffee County Board of Commissioners and for other purposes. This the 19th day of February, 1994. /s/ Honorable Van Streat, Sr., Representative, 139th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Van Streat, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 167th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Douglas Enterprise, which is the official organ of Coffee County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Van Streat Representative, 167th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 15, 1994. COFFEE COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS; TERMS. No. 657 (House Bill No. 1978). AN ACT To amend an Act establishing a board of education of Coffee County, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2441), so as to change and reapportion the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide that members of the board shall complete the terms for which they were elected; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act establishing a board of education of Coffee County, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2441), is amended by striking Sections 1 and 2 in their entirety and inserting new sections to read as follows: Section 1. (a) The board of education of Coffee County shall be composed of five members. (b) For purposes of electing the members of the board of education, Coffee County shall be divided into five education districts as follows: Education District: 1 COFFEE COUNTY VTD: 0001 DOUGLAS (Part) Tract: 9907. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 219, 220, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 253, 254 Tract: 9908. Block(s): 112A, 114A, 123A, 124A, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134A, 201A, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 401, 402, 403A, 403B, 403C, 404, 405A, 405B, 405C, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410

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Education District: 2 COFFEE COUNTY VTD: 0001 DOUGLAS (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 389 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 213, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 270, 271, 278, 281, 282 Tract: 9904. Block(s): 103, 106, 201, 202, 203, 204A, 204B, 205, 206A, 206B, 235, 236 Tract: 9908. Block(s): 121, 122, 135, 136, 137, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570 VTD: 0004 BROXTON (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 335B, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348B, 349B, 380B, 382B, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 111, 112, 113, 116, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214, 215, 216, 217 VTD: 0005 NICHOLLS VTD: 0006 WEST GREEN Education District: 3 COFFEE COUNTY VTD: 0001 DOUGLAS (Part) Tract: 9905. Block(s): 105, 108, 135A, 136, 137, 138, 139, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 329,

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332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337A, 338A, 338B, 339A, 339B, 340A, 340B, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346A, 346B, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368 Tract: 9906. Block(s): 237, 238, 301, 303, 330, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339 Tract: 9907. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207A, 207B, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213A, 213B, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 221, 236, 237, 238, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 301A, 301B, 302, 303A, 303B, 304A, 304B, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309A, 309B, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314A, 314B, 315A, 315B, 316, 317, 318A, 318B, 318C, 319, 320, 321, 322A, 322B, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361 Tract: 9908. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 114B, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 123B, 124B, 134B, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 506, 507, 508 VTD: 0002 AMBROSE (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 201, 302, 304, 305, 306, 308, 309, 310, 311, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 331, 332, 373, 374 VTD: 0003 BRIDGETOWN (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 321, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372 Education District: 4 COFFEE COUNTY VTD: 0001 DOUGLAS (Part)

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Tract: 9902. Block(s): 268, 269, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 279, 280 Tract: 9904. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169A, 169B, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 207A, 207B, 208A, 208B, 209A, 209B, 209C, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221A, 221B, 222, 223A, 223B, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430 Tract: 9905. Block(s): 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 124, 125, 126A, 126B, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132A, 132B, 133, 134, 135B, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 337B Tract: 9908. Block(s): 109, 110, 111, 112B, 113, 201B, 204, 205, 206, 207, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308 Education District: 5 COFFEE COUNTY VTD: 0001 DOUGLAS (Part) Tract: 9901.

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Block(s): 272, 273 Tract: 9905. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 140, 141, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 330, 331, 369 Tract: 9906. Block(s): 162, 236, 249, 250, 251, 295, 296, 297 VTD: 0002 AMBROSE (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 Tract: 9906. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106A, 106B, 107, 108, 109A, 109B, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128A, 128B, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138A, 138B, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167A, 167B, 167C, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180A, 180B, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188A, 188B, 189, 190A, 190B, 191A, 191B, 192A, 192B, 193, 194A, 194B, 195A, 195B, 196, 197, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 307, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317 VTD: 0003 BRIDGETOWN (Part) Tract: 9906. Block(s): 318, 319, 320, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359 VTD: 0004 BROXTON (Part) Tract: 9901.

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Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194A, 194B, 195, 196, 197, 201A, 201B, 202, 203, 204, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230A, 230B, 231A, 231B, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255A, 255B, 256A, 256B, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332A, 332B, 333, 334, 335A, 348A, 349A, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368A, 368B, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380A, 381, 382A (c) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in

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the event of any change in the bounds of a precinct or in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of the Coffee County School District which is not included in any education district described in this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of the Coffee County School District which is described in this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2. (a) Each member of the board of education must be a resident of the education district which the member seeks to represent at the time of the member's election and during the member's entire term of office. In the event a member of the board of education moves such member's residence from the education district such member represents during the member's term of office, such office immediately shall become vacant. (b) Each person offering for election as a member of the board of education shall specify the education district for which the person is offering, and each member of the board of education shall be elected only by the voters within each respective education district.

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(c) Members of the board of education shall be elected for terms of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. (d) Unless a vacancy in office occurs because a member of the board moves his or her residence from the district or for any other reason as provided by law, the members of the board of education of Coffee County shall complete the terms of office for which they were elected and serve until their successors are elected and qualified, notwithstanding the changes in education districts based on the 1990 census in this amendatory Act. The terms of members of the board shall be as follows: (1) The members representing Education Districts 3 and 5 shall be the members of the board who formerly represented Education Districts 3 and 5 and who were elected at the general election of 1992 in accordance with NAACP Branch of Coffee County, et al. v. John Moore, etc., et al., Civil Action No. 577-25 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, or who were elected to fill a vacancy created by any of such members. Said members so elected shall complete the terms of office to which they were elected, which shall expire on December 31, 1996. Their successors shall be elected at the general election of 1996 and shall take office on January 1, 1997, for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of the terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified; and (2) Candidates to represent Education Districts 1, 2, and 4 shall be elected at the general election of 1994 for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified, and shall take office on January 1, 1995. Thereafter, successors shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of the terms of office and shall take office on the first day of

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January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the board of education of Coffee County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to change the election districts of the Coffee County Board of Education and for other purpose. This the 19th day of February, 1994. /s/ Honorable Van Streat, Sr., Representative, 139th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Van Streat, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 167th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Douglas Enterprise, which is the official organ of Coffee County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Van Streat Representative, 167th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 15, 1994. HARRIS COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 658 (House Bill No. 2029). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Harris County, approved March 17, 1869 (Ga. L. 1869, p. 170), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3682), so as to change the commissioner districts in said county; to provide for submission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Harris County, approved March 17, 1869 (Ga. L. 1869, p. 170), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3682), is amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) For purposes of electing members of the board of commissioners, Harris County is divided into five commissioner districts. Each commissioner district shall consist of a portion of Harris County described as follows:

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District: 1 HARRIS COUNTY VTD: 0001 CATAULA (Part) Tract: 9804. Block(s): 305, 306, 349, 350 VTD: 0003 FLAT SHOALS (Part) Tract: 9801.98 Block(s): 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 346, 347, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 377, 378, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 427B, 432, 433, 434 VTD: 0005 HAMILTON (Part) Tract: 9801.98 Block(s): 246A, 246C, 246D, 247, 248, 249, 280A, 287, 291, 292 Tract: 9802. Block(s): 232, 233A, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256 Tract: 9803. Block(s): 105, 106A, 106B, 106C, 108A, 108B, 108C, 108D, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129A, 129B, 130, 131B, 132B, 133, 134, 135, 136A, 136B, 137A, 137B, 145A, 145B, 146, 147A, 149, 151, 152, 155, 156, 165B, 166, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 201, 202, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 291, 293, 297 Tract: 9804. Block(s): 110A, 201, 202, 203A, 204, 205, 206, 209, 302, 303 VTD: 0007 PINE MOUNTAIN VALLEY (Part) Tract: 9803. Block(s): 103B, 104 VTD: 0009 UPPER 19TH (Part) Tract: 9803. Block(s): 230, 231, 288 VTD: 0010 VALLEY PLAINS (Part) Tract: 9803. Block(s): 125A, 134, 135, 155B, 156A, 156B, 156C, 157B, 168, 170, 171, 172, 182, 196, 197, 231

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VTD: 0011 WAVERLY HALL (Part) Tract: 9804. Block(s): 110B, 111A, 111B, 112, 113, 114, 115A, 115B, 116, 117A, 117B, 130, 162, 163, 203B, 269, 522A, 526A, 526B, 528A, 540, 541, 545, 546 VTD: 0012 WHITESVILLE (Part) Tract: 9801.98 Block(s): 267, 271, 272, 273, 277, 278, 279, 280B, 284, 285, 286, 288, 289, 290, 341, 356, 357, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 379, 380, 381, 382, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389 Tract: 9803. Block(s): 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228 District: 2 HARRIS COUNTY VTD: 0003 FLAT SHOALS (Part) Tract: 9801.98 Block(s): 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308A, 308B, 309A, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 342, 343, 344, 345, 348, 349, 358, 401B VTD: 0004 GOODMAN VTD: 0007 PINE MOUNTAIN VALLEY (Part) Tract: 9802. Block(s): 104A, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118A, 119A, 120A, 205, 206, 208, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224, 225, 235, 236 VTD: 0008 SKINNER VTD: 0010 VALLEY PLAINS (Part) Tract: 9802. Block(s): 104B, 118B, 119B, 120B, 222, 229 VTD: 0012 WHITESVILLE (Part) Tract: 9801.98 Block(s): 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 261, 262, 263, 264,

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265, 266, 268, 269, 270, 274, 275, 276, 295, 296, 297, 301, 302, 338, 339, 340 District: 3 HARRIS COUNTY VTD: 0006 LOWER 19TH VTD: 0009 UPPER 19TH (Part) Tract: 9801.98 Block(s): 383, 384 Tract: 9803. Block(s): 215, 216, 217, 218, 229, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 279, 281, 282, 284, 285, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 417, 418, 419 District: 4 HARRIS COUNTY VTD: 0001 CATAULA (Part) Tract: 9804. Block(s): 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429A, 431, 434, 435, 436, 437 VTD: 0002 ELLERSLIE (Part) Tract: 9804. Block(s): 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 429B, 430, 432 VTD: 0005 HAMILTON (Part)

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Tract: 9802. Block(s): 245, 246, 251, 257, 258, 259, 263, 264, 265 Tract: 9803. Block(s): 103A, 107, 131A, 132A, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 147B, 148, 150, 153, 154, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165A, 167, 168, 169, 170A, 170B, 171, 172, 173, 174A, 174B, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 294, 295, 296 Tract: 9804. Block(s): 207, 208, 301 VTD: 0007 PINE MOUNTAIN VALLEY (Part) Tract: 9802. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 226, 227, 233B, 234, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 247, 248, 249, 250 Tract: 9803. Block(s): 101, 102, 197 VTD: 0010 VALLEY PLAINS (Part) Tract: 9802. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125B, 126, 127A, 127B, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155A, 157A, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 175, 176A, 176B, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 183, 184, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 228, 230, 260, 261, 262 Tract: 9804. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128B, 128C, 129, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156B, 157, 158, 159B, 160, 161 Tract: 9805.98 Block(s): 283B, 284B VTD: 0011 WAVERLY HALL (Part) Tract: 9802. Block(s): 185, 186, 187

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Tract: 9804. Block(s): 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 128A, 131, 156A, 159A, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 501, 502, 503, 504A, 504B, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 523, 524, 525A, 525B, 531, 547 District: 5 HARRIS COUNTY VTD: 0001 CATAULA (Part) Tract: 9804. Block(s): 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221A, 222, 245, 310A, 311, 318, 319, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407A, 408, 409, 410, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422 VTD: 0002 ELLERSLIE (Part) Tract: 9804. Block(s): 221B, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 266, 267, 296, 297, 407B, 433, 543, 544 VTD: 0005 HAMILTON (Part) Tract: 9803. Block(s): 203, 204, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 275, 276, 277, 278, 289, 290, 292 Tract: 9804. Block(s): 304, 307, 308, 309, 310B, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 321, 322, 330 VTD: 0011 WAVERLY HALL (Part) Tract: 9804. Block(s): 522B, 527, 528B, 529, 530, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 542, 548, 549 Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Harris County to require the attorney therefor to submit

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this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Harris County, approved March 17, 1869 (Ga. L. 1869, p. 170), as amended, to define the Harris County Board of Commissioners Election Districts and for other purposes. This the first day of March, 1994. /s/ Honorable Vance C. Smith, Jr., Representative, 102nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Vance Smith, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 102nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Harris County Journal, which is the official organ of Harris County, on the following date: March 3, 1994. /s/ Vance Smith, Jr. Representative, 102nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of March, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 16, 1994. QUITMAN COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; MEMBERSHIP; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS; SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT; APPOINTMENT. No. 659 (House Bill No. 1882). AN ACT To reconstitute the Board of Education of Quitman County and provide for its powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities and subject it to certain constitutional and statutory provisions; to continue in office certain members of such board and provide for the expiration of their terms; to provide for education districts; to provide for the election of board members; to provide for the chairperson of the board; to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for successors; to provide for terms; to provide for vacancies; to provide for compensation and expenses; to provide for the expiration of the term of the school superintendent and provide for the appointment of successors thereto and terms of employment thereof; to provide that the school superintendent will be subject to certain laws; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The Board of Education of Quitman County which was appointed and which existed on December 31, 1992, is continued in existence but shall be constituted as provided in this Act. The Board of Education of Quitman County so continued and constituted, sometimes referred to in this Act as the board, shall continue to have the powers, duties, rights, obligations,

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and liabilities of that Board of Education of Quitman County as existed immediately prior to January 1, 1994, and shall be subject to all constitutional and statutory provisions relating to boards of education and not in conflict with this Act. Section 2 . (a) Those members of the Board of Education of Quitman County who were serving as such on December 31, 1993, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such offices shall continue to serve as such members until replaced as provided in this Act. On and after Septermber 1, 1994, the Board of Education of Quitman County shall consist of five members all of whom shall be elected as provided in this Act. (b) For purposes of electing members of the board of education, the Quitman County School District is divided into two education districts. Two members of the board shall be elected from each such district and one member shall be elected from the Quitman County School District at large. There shall be two posts for each of the two education districts, designated as Post 1 and Post 2. Those districts shall consist of the following described territory of the Quitman County School District: Education District 1 QUITMAN COUNTY VTD: 0001 GEORGETOWN (Part) Tract: 9801. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105A, 105B, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120A, 120B, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 158A, 158B, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 182, 183, 201A, 201B, 202, 211, 212, 214, 215, 217, 219, 220, 224 Tract: 9802. Block(s): 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 124, 126, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 172 VTD: 0002 MORRIS (Part) Tract: 9801.

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Block(s): 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180 Education District 2 QUITMAN COUNTY VTD: 0001 GEORGETOWN (Part) Tract: 9801. Block(s): 122, 130, 136, 137, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157A, 157B, 157C, 165, 166, 181, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 213, 216, 218, 221, 222, 223 Tract: 9802. Block(s): 108, 121, 122, 123, 125, 127, 128A, 129, 130, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168 VTD: 0002 MORRIS (Part) Tract: 9801. Block(s): 167, 168, 169, 184 Tract: 9802. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 128B, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 169, 170, 171 (c) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section: (1) The terms Tract, Block, and VTD shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia: (2) The term Precinct is synonymous with the term voting precinct and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains

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a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of the Quitman County School District which is not included in any education district described in subsection (b) of this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of the Quitman County School District which is described in subsection (b) of this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 3 . (a) No person shall be a member of the board if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Section 20-2-51 or 45-2-1 of the O.C.G.A. or any other general law. (b) In order to be elected from the county school district at large, a person must have resided in the county for at least 12 months prior to election thereto and must receive a majority of the votes cast for that office in the school district at large. In order to be elected as a member of the board from an education district, a person must have resided in that district for at least six months and in the county for at least 12 months prior to election thereto and must receive a majority of the votes cast for that office in that district only and not at large. No person shall qualify as a candidate for election to the board unless such person is of good moral character, exemplifies a strong support for public education, and has a knowledge of the elementary

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branches of education. Only electors who are residents of that education district may vote for a member of the board for that education district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board, each candidate for such office shall specify the education district and post, if applicable, for which that person is a candidate or shall specify that such person seeks election from the school district at large. A person elected as a member of the board from an education district and a person elected from the school district at large must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant. Section 4 . The first members of the reconstituted Board of Education of Quitman County shall be elected at a special election which shall be conducted on the date of the general primary in July, 1994. Those members of the board elected thereto in 1994 shall take office the first day of September immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 1996. Successors to such five members shall be elected in the state-wide general election in 1996. Those successors elected to Education District 1, Post 1 and Education District 2, Post 2 shall have initial terms of office ending on December 31, 1998, and those successors elected to Education District 1, Post 2, Education District 2, Post 1, and the school district at large position shall have initial terms of office ending on December 31, 2000. Thereafter, successors to members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years. Members of the board shall serve for the terms of office specified therefor in this subsection and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (b) All members of the board who are elected thereto shall be nominated and elected in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Election Code, in nonpartisan primaries and elections as provided in Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A.

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Section 5 . In the event of a vacancy occurring on or after January 1, 1994, in the membership of the board for any reason other than expiration of term, that vacancy shall be filled as provided in Code Section 20-2-54.1 of the O.C.G.A. Section 6 . Members of the Board of Education of Quitman County shall be compensated in the amount of $75.00 per diem. Members of the board shall be reimbursed for the actual expenses necessarily incurred for attending meetings in the performance of their official duties when those meetings occur outside the Quitman County School District. Section 7 . The member of the board elected from the school district at large shall be the chairperson of the board. Section 8 . (a) The elected school superintendent of the Quitman County School District who was in office on January 1, 1993, or any person filling a vacancy in such office, shall serve out the remainder of that person's term of office and shall be replaced by an appointee of the board of education at the expiration of such term. In the event of a vacancy occurring in that office prior to the expiration of such term, that vacancy shall be filled as provided in Code Section 20-2-107 of the O.C.G.A. (b) Upon the expiration of the term of the elected school superintendent as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the board of education shall appoint the school superintendent. Unless otherwise provided by general law, the board may provide that the superintendent serve at the pleasure of the board of education or the board may provide the school superintendent with a contract of employment for a fixed term. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the school superintendent shall be subject to all general laws of this state relating to school superintendents. Section 9 . This Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon such Act's becoming law without that approval. The remaining provisions of this Act shall become effective January 1, 1994.

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Section 10 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the board of education and school superintendent of Quitman County; and for other purposes. This 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Gerald Greene Representative Gerald E. Greene 158th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Gerald E. Greene, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 158th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Cuthbert Times and News Record, which is the official organ of Quitman County, on the following date: February 17, 1994. /s/ Gerald E. Greene Representative, 158th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 16, 1994.

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SUMTER COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; COMPENSATION. No. 660 (House Bill No. 1607). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled An Act providing for the election of the Sumter County Board of Education, approved February 29, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2065), so as to change the compensation of the members of said board of education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled An Act providing for the election of the Sumter County Board of Education, approved February 29, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2065), is amended by inserting immediately following Section 3 the following: Section 3.1. Each member of the board of education shall be compensated in the amount of $200.00 per month. In addition, each member of the board shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses necessarily incurred in connection with travel outside of the county on official business of the board of education, including, but not limited to, attending training sessions or state-wide meetings; provided, however, that such travel is authorized by a majority vote of the members of the board of education prior thereto. All expenses shall be approved and verified prior to reimbursement in such manner as may be specified by the board. Each board member shall be entitled to participate in any school district group insurance plan to the extent authorized in Code Section 20-2-55 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION At the request of the Sumter County Board of Education, notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to change the compensation of the members of said Board of Education, to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes. This 13th day of January, 1994. Sumter County Board of Education. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jimmy Skipper, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 137th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Americus Times-Recorder, which is the official organ of Sumter County, on the following date: January 14, 1994. /s/ Jimmy Skipper Representative, 137th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF OCILLAAD VALOREM TAXES; MILLAGE RATE. No. 661 (House Bill No. 1609). AN ACT To amend an Act incorporating the City of Ocilla, approved December 18, 1902 (Ga. L. 1902, p. 525), as amended,

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so as to change the provisions relating to the assessment, levy, and collection of an ad valorem tax by the mayor and aldermen on the real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city; to change the provisions relating to the millage rate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act incorporating the City of Ocilla, approved December 18, 1902 (Ga. L. 1902, p. 525), as amended, is amended by striking Section 40 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 40 to read as follows: Section 40. (a) The mayor and aldermen may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the mayor and aldermen in their discretion. (b) The mayor and aldermen by ordinance shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid. The mayor and aldermen by ordinance may provide for the payment of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Ocilla, approved

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December 18, 1902 (Ga. L. 1902, P. 525), as amended; and for other purposes. This 18th day of January, 1994. /s/ Martha J. Griner City Clerk of Ocilla GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Newt Hudson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 156th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Ocilla Star, which is the official organ of Irwin County, on the following date: January 20, 1994. /s/ W. N. Hudson Representative, 156th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. COLUMBUS AIRPORT COMMISSIONPOLICE. No. 662 (House Bill No. 1625). AN ACT To amend an Act further defining and prescribing the powers and duties of the Columbus Airport Commission, approved February 16, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2016), so as to provide

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for the appointment of airport commission police; to provide for qualifications, terms of office, and removal; to provide for compensation; to provide for powers, duties, and authority; to provide for jurisdiction; to provide for rule-making authority of the commission with respect to the foregoing; to provide for an oath of office; to provide for related matters; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act further defining and prescribing the powers and duties of the Columbus Airport Commission, approved February 16, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2016), is amended by adding a new section immediately following Section 4, to be designated Section 4A, to read as follows: Section 4A. (a) Appointment of commission police; qualification. The Columbus Airport Commission shall have authority to appoint such number of Columbus Airport Commission Police as in its discretion it deems proper, provided that the Columbus Airport Commission complies with the provisions of this Act. Any person appointed to the Columbus Airport Commission Police shall possess the qualifications prescribed in Code Section 35-8-8 of the O.C.G.A. (b) Term of office; removal. The terms for which Columbus Airport Commission Police shall be appointed shall be left to the discretion of the Columbus Airport Commission. Such police or any member thereof may be removed from office at any time at the will of the Columbus Airport Commission, with or without cause. (c) Establishment of salaries; payment. The Columbus Airport Commission shall have the authority to fix the salaries of its police, which salaries, together with the expense of maintaining the police, shall be paid out of its own funds.

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(d) Powers of Commission Police generally. Under the direction and control of the Columbus Airport Commission, the Columbus Airport Commission Police shall have: (1) The same power to make arrests and to execute and return criminal warrants and process on the premises owned by the Columbus Airport Commission as sheriffs have; and (2) All powers of sheriffs as peace officers so long as such powers are exercised on the premises owned by the Columbus Airport Commission. (e) Jurisdiction. Columbus Airport Commission Police shall exercise no powers as such officers except on premises owned or controlled by the Columbus Airport Commission and being part of the Airport Operations Area (AOA), as defined in 14 CFR, Part 107 or any future federal airport regulation, and the land contiguous thereto. (f) Rules and regulations for conduct, management, and control. Upon the appointment of Columbus Airport Commission Police, the Columbus Airport Commission shall make rules and regulations for the conduct, management, and control of such police and shall, from time to time, enlarge, modify, or change such rules and regulations as its discretion may indicate. (g) Oath of office. All Columbus Airport Commission Police shall take the oath of office provided by Code Section 45-3-1 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . This Act is enacted pursuant to the express authority contained in that local constitutional amendment creating the Columbus Airport Commission, approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 1655), which provides that the General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the airport commission and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the airport commission.

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Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act further defining and prescribing the powers and duties of the Columbus Airport Commission, approved February 16, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2016); and for other purposes. /s/ Thomas B. Buck, III Representative 135th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Thomas Bryant Buck III, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 135th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, which is the official organ of Muscogee County, on the following date: January 28, 1994. /s/ Thomas B. Buck, III Representative, 135th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. HEARD COUNTY WATER AUTHORITYMEMBERS; QUALIFICATIONS. No. 663 (House Bill No. 1638). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority, approved February 6, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p.

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4613), as amended, particularly by an Act changing the name of the authority to the Heard County Water Authority, approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4139), so as to change the qualifications for members of the authority; to provide that a majority of the members of the authority shall be users of the facilities of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority, approved February 6, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4613), as amended, particularly by an Act changing the name of the authority to the Heard County Water Authority, approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4139), is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (d) of Section 2, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (d) To be eligible for appointment as a member of the authority, a person shall be at least 21 years of age, a resident of Heard County for at least two years prior to the date of appointment, shall not have been convicted of a felony, and the majority of members of the authority appointed under the provisions of this section shall be users of the facilities of the authority. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to to amend an Act creating the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority, approved February 6, 1984 (GA. L. 1984, p. 4613), as amended, particularly by an Act changing the name of the authority to the Heard County Water Authority, approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4139), so as to change the qualifications for members of the authority; to provide that a majority of the members of the authority shall be users of the facilities

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of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 14th day of January, 1994. /s/ Honorable Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Donna Staples Brooks, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 103rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the News and Banner, which is the official organ of Heard County, on the following date: January 19, 1994. /s/ Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 31st day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF ACWORTHCORPORATE LIMITS. No. 664 (House Bill No. 1650). AN ACT To amend an Act reincorporating and providing a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989

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(Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, so as to adopt an official map of the corporate limits of the City of Acworth, Georgia, and to confirm the corporate boundaries of the City of Acworth, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act reincorporating and providing a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, is amended by adding at the end of subsection (a) of Section 1.11 the following: The `Official Map of the Corporate Limits of the City of Acworth, Georgia,' dated November, 1993, prepared by Keck and Wood, Inc., is adopted as the official map of the corporate limits of the City of Acworth, Georgia, and the corporate boundaries of the City of Acworth, Georgia, as of January 1, 1994, shall be as reflected on said official map, subject to amendment as set forth in this charter or by local Act or in accordance with the general laws of the state. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act reincorporating and providing a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 312), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993.

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SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kem W. Shipp, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 38th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Kem W. Shipp Representative, 38th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF WARNER ROBINSHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; CITY TAXES; SENIOR CITIZENS; REFERENDUM. No. 665 (House Bill No. 1652). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from all City of Warner Robins ad valorem taxes for any city purposes, including but not limited to taxes to retire bonded indebtedness, in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain persons who have been residents of the City of Warner Robins for at least the immediately preceding five years and who are 62 years of age or over in 1994, 63 years of age or over in 1995, 64 years of age or over in 1996, and 65 years of age or over in 1997 and thereafter; to provide for an exception with respect to land in excess of one acre; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For the purpose of this Act, the term Senior Citizen means: (1) For taxable year 1994, a resident of the City of Warner Robins who has been a resident of said city for at least five years immediately preceding the first day of a taxable year for which an exemption is claimed under this Act and who is 62 years of age or over.

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(2) For taxable year 1995, a resident of the City of Warner Robins who has been a resident of said city for at least five years immediately preceding the first day of a taxable year for which an exemption is claimed under this Act and who is 63 years of age or over. (3) For taxable year 1996, a resident of the City of Warner Robins who has been a resident of said city for at least five years immediately preceding the first day of a taxable year for which an exemption is claimed under this Act and who is 64 years of age or over. (4) For taxable year 1997 and for taxable years thereafter, a resident of the City of Warner Robins who has been a resident of said city for at least five years immediately preceding the first day of a taxable year for which an exemption is claimed under this Act and who is 65 years of age or over. Section 2 . (a) Each senior citizen is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all City of Warner Robins ad valorem taxes for any city purposes, including but not limited to taxes to retire bonded indebtedness, in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of that resident's homestead, as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., except that land which is included in that homestead and which exceeds one acre shall not have the value thereof exempt under this Act. Section 3 . The governing authority of the City of Warner Robins or its designee shall provide certificate and application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require with the initial application an affidavit by the owner as to the age of the owner and such other information as may be necessary to determine the eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A., except that any applicant seeking an exemption under this Act shall file a written application therefor on or

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before the 30th day of June of the year in which such exemption is sought. Section 5 . After any such owner has filed the proper affidavit as provided in this Act, and has been allowed the exemption provided in this Act, it shall not be necessary that he or she make application and file such affidavit and certificate for any year thereafter and such exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any resident of the City of Warner Robins who has claimed the homestead exemption provided for in this Act to notify the governing authority of the City of Warner Robins or its designee in the event he or she becomes ineligible for any reason to receive such homestead exemption. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from City of Warner Robins ad valorem taxes. Section 7 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1993. Section 8 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any county taxes for county purposes, county school district taxes for educational purposes, or state taxes. Section 9 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of the City of Warner Robins shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Warner Robins for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on September 20, 1994, and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the date of that election. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Houston County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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() YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from all City of Warner Robins ad valorem taxes for any city purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead of certain persons who have been residents of the city for at least five years and who are 62 years of age or over in 1994, 63 years of age or over in 1995, 64 years of age or over in 1996, and 65 years of age or over in 1997 and thereafter? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 8 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If Sections 1 through 8 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Warner Robins. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 10 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 9 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 11 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from all City of Warner Robins ad valorem taxes for any city purposes, including but not limited to taxes to retire bonded indebtedness, in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain persons who have been residents of the City of Warner Robins for at least the immediately preceding five years and who are 62 years of age or over in 1994, 63 years of age or over in 1995, 64 years of age or over in 1996, and 65 years of age or over in 1997 and thereafter; to provide an exception with respect to land in excess of one acre; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 20th day of January, 1994. Honorable Sonny Perdue Senator, 18th District Honorable Larry Walker Representative, 141st District Honorable Robert Ray Representative, 128th District Honorable Johnny Floyd Representative, 138th District Honorable Roy H. Watson, Jr. Representative, 139th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Roy H. Watson, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 139th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Houston Home Journal, which is the official organ of Houston County, on the following date: January 22, 1994.

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/s/ Roy H. Watson, Jr. Representative, 139th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. FAYETTE COUNTYBOARD OF ELECTIONS; RE-CREATION. No. 666 (House Bill No. 1669). AN ACT To provide for the re-creation of the board of elections of Fayette County; to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; to provide a method for appointment, resignation, and removal of its members; to provide for qualifications and terms of its members; to provide for a chairperson, clerical assistants, and other employees; to provide for compensation for such persons and the members of the board; to provide for matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . There is created in Fayette County a board of elections which shall have jurisdiction over the conduct of primaries and elections conducted within the county. Section 2 . The board of elections for Fayette County shall be composed of three members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of the county. Members of the board of elections in office on the effective date of this Act shall serve out their remaining terms. When their respective terms have expired, the process of appointment of new members to the board of elections shall occur consistent with the direction of this section. The three members of the board of elections authorized

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by this Act shall be appointed to the board as follows: one member shall be appointed by the political party which received the highest number of votes within the county for its candidate for Governor in the general election preceding the appointment of the member; one member shall be appointed by the political party which received the second-highest number of votes within the county for its candidate for Governor in the general election preceding the appointment of the member; and one member shall be selected by the county governing authority. Each of the above appointments from the political parties shall be made as follows: the member shall be nominated by the chairperson and ratified by the county executive committee of each of the above-designated political parties at least 30 days before the beginning of the term of office or within 30 days after the creation of a vacancy in the office. As each member serves his or her term, successors shall be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. Appointments shall be made by the respective bodies which appointed the members of the board of elections originally. Terms of office shall begin on the first day of February following the expiration of the immediately preceding term of office. The board shall select one of its members to serve as chairperson at the pleasure of the board. Section 3 . No person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member during the term of such elective office, and the position of any member shall be deemed vacant upon such member's qualifying as a candidate for elective public office. Section 4 . Certification of the appointment of each member shall be made by the governing authority of the county filing an affidavit with the clerk of the superior court, no later than 15 days preceding the date at which such member is to take office, stating the name and residential address of the person appointed and certifying that such member has been duly appointed as provided in this Act. The clerk of the superior court shall record each of such certifications on the minutes of the court and shall certify the name of each such appointed member to the Secretary of State and provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to the members, within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars.

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Section 5 . Each member of the board shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself and shall have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of his or her resignation to the appointing body and to the clerk of the superior court and shall be subject to removal from the board at any time for cause after notice and hearing in the same manner and by the same authority as provided for removal of registrars. Section 6 . In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any appointed member before the expiration of his or her term by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the original appointing body shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term as provided for in Section 2 of this Act. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of interim appointments and record and certify such appointments in the same manner as the regular appointment of members. Section 7 . Before entering upon his or her duties, each member shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest. Section 8 . The board of elections shall, with regard to the preparation for, conduct, and administration of elections and primaries, succeed to and exercise all duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the board of elections in existence on the effective date of this Act. Section 9 . The board shall be responsible for the selection, appointment, and training of poll workers in elections and such workers shall be appointed, insofar as practicable, from lists provided to the board by the county executive committee of each political party. Section 10 . The chairperson of the board of elections shall be the chief executive officer of the board of elections and shall generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board of elections pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board of elections. The board of elections shall fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. Section 11 . Compensation for the members of the board of elections, clerical assistants, and other employees shall be

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such as may be fixed by the governing authority of the county. Said compensation shall be paid wholly from county funds. Section 12 . The governing authority of the county shall provide the board with such proper and suitable offices and with such clerical assistants and other employees as the governing authority shall deem appropriate. Section 13 . The words election, elector, political party, primary, public office, special election, and special primary shall have the same meaning ascribed to those words by Code Section 21-2-2 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, unless otherwise clearly apparent from the text of this Act. Section 14 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 15 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduceda t the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to re-create the Board of Elections of Fayette County; to provide for all related matters; and for other purposes. This 7th day of January, 1994. /s/ William R. McNally County Attorney Fayette County GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dan Lakly, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 105th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fayette County News, which is the official organ of Fayette County, on the following date: January 12, 1994. /s/ Dan Lakly Representative, 105th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. LIBERTY COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; TERMS. No. 667 (House Bill No. 1678). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the board of education of the Liberty County School District, approved February 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3542), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 19, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4162), so as to provide for the term of office of members elected at the special election in 1993; to correct an error in the 1993 Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the board of education of the Liberty County School District, approved February 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3542), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 19, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4162) is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b) of Section 2 and inserting a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) The election superintendent of Liberty County is authorized and directed to call a special election on the third Tuesday of June, 1993, for the nonpartisan election of members of the board elected from Education Districts 1, 2, and 3. The cost of the election shall be paid from the funds of Liberty County. Members elected at such special election shall take office immediately and shall serve terms ending December 31, 1996, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Their successors shall be elected in the general election in 1996 and shall take office on January 1, 1997, for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified.

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Thereafter, successors shall be elected as provided in subsection (e) of this section. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act entitled an Act to create the board of education of the Liberty County School District, approved February 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3542), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 19, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4162); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 21st day of January, 1994. /s/ Honorable James Marvin Floyd Representative, 172nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, James M. Floyd, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 172nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Coastal Courier, which is the official organ of Liberty County, on the following date: January 21, 1994. /s/ James M. Floyd Representative, 172nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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LIBERTY COUNTYMOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PERIODS; REFERENDUM. No. 668 (House Bill No. 1679). AN ACT To provide that vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate for the ensuing calendar year and thereafter in Liberty County during designated registration periods as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Effective January 1, 1995, vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate for the ensuing calendar year and thereafter in Liberty County during designated registration periods as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Liberty County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Liberty County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the general primary in 1994 and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Liberty County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides that effective January 1, 1995, vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate for the ensuing calendar year and thereafter in Liberty County on a staggered basis during designated registration periods between January 1 and April 30 of each year as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 of the O.C.G.A.?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, the remaining sections of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Liberty County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide that vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate for the ensuing calendar year and thereafter in Liberty County during designated registration periods as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 21st day of January, 1994. /s/ Honorable James Marvin Floyd Representative, 172nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, James M. Floyd, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 172nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Coastal Courier, which is the official organ of Liberty County, on the following date: January 21, 1994.

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/s/ James M. Floyd Representative, 172nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. WHITE COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITYMEMBERSHIP. No. 669 (House Bill No. 1682). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the White County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4920), as amended, so as to provide for a change in the membership of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the White County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4920), as amended, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 2 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in its place the following: (b) The membership of the authority shall be composed as follows: one member shall be a member of the Board of Commissioners of White County; one member shall be an appointee of the White County Planning Commission; one member shall be appointed by the City of Helen; one member shall be appointed by the Development Authority of White County; one member shall be appointed by the White County Board of Commissioners as a representative of the

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interests of the Lanier Watershed Regional Committee; one member shall be appointed by the White County Board of Commissioners as a representative of the general interests of the citizens of White County; and one member shall be appointed by the White County Board of Commissioners as a representative of the interests of the Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District, provided that such member shall not be an elected official or an employee of any government. Appointing entities shall certify appointees to the authority during the month of June of each year. Any member of the authority may be selected and appointed to succeed himself or herself. Immediately after such appointments, the members of such authority shall enter upon their duties. The members of the authority shall be entitled to reimbursement for their actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The authority shall have the power to establish bylaws and to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary or desirable for the management and operation of the authority. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the White County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4920); and for other purposes. This 24th day of January, 1994. White County Board of Commissioners By: Michael E. Palmer County Administrator GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Ben Purcell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 9th

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District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Telegraph, which is the official organ of White County, on the following date: January 26, 1994. /s/ Ben Purcell Representative, 9th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. JOHNSON COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; CHAIRMAN; COMPENSATION. No. 670 (House Bill No. 1692). AN ACT To amend an Act to fix the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5425), so as to change the compensation of the chairman of such board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to fix the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5425), is amended by striking Section 1 and inserting in its place a new Section 1 to read as follows:

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Section 1. Each member of the Board of Education of Johnson County other than the chairman shall receive a per diem of $100.00 and the chairman of the board shall receive a per diem of $125.00 for each day of attendance at meetings of the board and while meeting and traveling within or outside the state as a member of a committee of the board on official business first authorized by a majority of the board, plus reimbursement for actual expenses necessarily incurred in connection therewith. The accounts for such service and expenses shall be submitted for approval to the county school superintendent. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for compensation for the members of the Board of Education of Johnson County. This the 25th day of January, 1994 Honorable Butch Parrish, Representative 109th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Larry J. Parrish, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 144th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Wrightsville

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Headlight, which is the official organ of Johnson County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Larry J. Parrish Representative, 144th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. DECATUR COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; MEMBERS; NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS. No. 671 (House Bill No. 1721). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Decatur County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4096), as amended, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Decatur County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4096), as amended, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 3 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in its place the following:

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(b) Each person offering for election to the board shall designate the education district for which the person is offering. Each member of the board shall be elected in a nonpartisan election by a majority of the voters voting within the respective education district. Except for the special election held on the same date as the 1986 general election provided for in Section 4 of this Act, all members of the board shall be nominated and elected in nonpartisan elections in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. Chapter 2 of Title 21, known as the `Georgia Election Code.' Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Decatur County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4096), as amended; and for other purposes. This 27 day of January, 1994. /s/ Glenn Keebler GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Cathy Cox, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 160th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Post-Searchlight, which is the official organ of Decatur County, on the following date: January 29, 1994. /s/ Cathy Cox Representative, 160th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. WALKER COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGE; SECRETARY; COMPENSATION. No. 672 (House Bill No. 1732). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Walker County, approved March 5, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2561), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4144), and particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5111), so as to change the provisions relative to the judge of said court and the compensation of said judge; to provide for a secretary for such judge; to provide for such secretary's compensation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Walker County, approved March 5, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2561), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4144), and particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5111), is amended by striking Section 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. (a) There shall be a full-time judge of the State Court of Walker County who shall be elected for a four-year term as provided by Code Section 15-7-20 of the O.C.G.A. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of said

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judge for any reason, such vacancy shall be filled as provided in Code Section 15-7-23 of the O.C.G.A. (b) The judge of said state court shall receive a salary of $60,000.00 per annum. Such salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Walker County. (c) In addition to the secretary appointed by the solicitor pursuant to Section 10.1 of this Act, the judge shall have the authority to appoint a secretary who shall serve at the pleasure of the judge and shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the judge. Such secretary shall be compensated from the funds of Walker County in the amount of $15,500.00 per year, payable in equal monthly installments. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on May 1, 1994. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Walker County, approved March 5, 1957 (GA. L. 1957, p. 2561), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1986 (GA. L. 1986, p. 4144); and for other purposes. This 4th day of January, 1994. MICHAEL M. SNOW GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Mike Snow, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 2nd

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District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Walker County Messenger, which is the official organ of Walker County, on the following date: February 4, 1994. /s/ Mike Snow Representative, 2nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. BEN HILL COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; MEMBERS; NONPARTISAN PRIMARIES AND ELECTIONS. No. 673 (House Bill No. 1733). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Ben Hill County and for the election of members of the said board, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4435), as amended, so as to provide that primaries and elections for the members of the board shall be nonpartisan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Ben Hill County and for the election of members of the said board, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L.

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1990, p. 4435), as amended, is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b) of Section 3 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) All members of the board who are elected thereto shall be nominated and elected in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the `Georgia Election Code,' in nonpartisan primaries and elections as provided in Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the nonpartisan election of the members of the Board of Education of Ben Hill County and the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes. This 9th day of November, 1993. Louis E. Harper GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Newt Hudson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 156th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Herald-Leader, which is the official organ of Ben Hill County, on the following date: January 19, 1994. /s/ Newt Hudson Representative, 156th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF LUDOWICIMUNICIPAL COURT; NAME; RECORDER; ELECTION; TERMS; COMPENSATION. No. 674 (House Bill No. 1737). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Ludowici, approved August 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 701), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3667), so as to change the name of the police court in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 36-32-1; to provide for the election, compensation, and term of office of the recorder of such court; to provide for the end of the term of office of the appointed recorder; to provide editorial revision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a new charter for the City of Ludowici, approved August 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 701), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3667), is amended by striking Section 19 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section to read as follows: Section 19. (a) A municipal court is hereby created and established in said City of Ludowici to be known and designated as `The Municipal Court of Ludowici,' and the same is hereby clothed with all such powers as are inherent in courts generally and as usually belong to municipal and corporation courts, as well as those more specifically set forth herein. Said court shall hold regular sessions on such dates as

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may be prescribed by the city council, with the right to accept pleas of guilty and try contested cases at any time between its regular sessions, the rights of the city and of the defendant to prepare for trial, and to have a reasonable time for said preparation, being forever preserved. (b) Said municipal court shall have jurisdiction to try and determine all offenses against the laws and ordinances of the City of Ludowici committed within the jurisdictional limits thereof and, upon conviction, to punish the offenders of such laws and ordinances by imposing such fines and sentences and inflicting such punishment as shall be prescribed by the provisions of this Act and the ordinances and resolutions adopted in pursuance thereof; also to forfeit all appearance bonds and recognizances returnable to said court and to hear, try, and determine all issues made therein and to render judgments in all cases; and also to try all nuisance cases and all questions arising in reference thereto, and to grant judgments for the abatement of the same and for the removal thereof. (c) Said municipal court shall be presided over by a recorder. The mayor and council shall fix the recorder's salary between $300.00 and $500.00 per month. Said recorder shall preside over said municipal court at all of its sessions, except in case of disqualification or absence from the city, in which event said municipal court shall be presided over by a recorder pro tem designated by the city council who may be the mayor or a council member. (d) The term of the appointed recorder serving on the effective date of this Act or of a recorder appointed to complete such term shall end on December 31, 1995. The next recorder shall be elected in November, 1995; the term of such recorder shall begin on January 1, 1996, and end December 31, 1999. Thereafter, successors shall be elected quadrennially in November in the year in which the term ends and shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (e) Said municipal court shall have the power and authority to impose sentences and impose fines therein such

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as may seem reasonable and just to said court, not exceeding the penalties herein next prescribed. (f) Said municipal court shall have power and authority to impose fines and to inflict punishment, after conviction, upon all violators of the laws, resolutions, and ordinances of said city by fines not exceeding $300.00 and by jail sentences not to exceed 90 days, either or both or a portion of either or both in the discretion of the court, and all sentences may be in the alternative and fines may be imposed with the alternative of the other punishment in the event the fines are not paid. (g) Said municipal court shall have the authority to impose fines for contempt of said courts not to exceed fines of $20.00 and to impose a jail sentence in the city jail for not longer than ten days, either or both or a portion of either of both, in the discretion of the court. (h) There shall be kept in said municipal court one or more dockets on which shall appear the names of all persons charged with offenses against the laws or ordinances of said city, and the disposition of all cases shall appear on said docket, either entered by the court or a clerk, if any clerk. All cases in said court shall be tried on written accusations based upon the affidavit of the prosecutor, signed by the prosecutor or by the city attorney for the prosecutor and also by the city attorney. Said accusation shall plainly and definitely set forth the specific charge against the accused and shall be subject to the same strictness of pleading as required for accusations in state courts. The accused may demur to said accusations under the same rules, and subject to the same rulings, as provided by law in reference to demurrers to accusations in the state courts. The accused may plead guilty if he or she so desires or may plead not guilty; in the latter event the plea puts in issue every material allegation of the accusation. (i) Said municipal court shall be clothed with the same powers as state courts in reference to compelling the attendance of witnesses, subpoenas to be issued by the clerk of council.

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(j) Said municipal court shall also have power to assess costs against each convicted defendant in addition to a fine; provided, however, that in the event of a final acquittal of the charge against any defendant upon a subsequent trial or in the event of a reversal of the judgment finding said accused guilty and said court declines to try said accused again before the fourth term after the judgment of the higher court reversing the judgment of the municipal court, said city shall return to said accused all costs paid by said accused in said court. (k) In the event a convicted defendant in said court is dissatisfied with the judgment or sentence of the court, he or she shall have the right within 30 days from such judgment to certiorari the case to the Superior Court of Long County, Georgia, which certiorari case shall be subject to the same rules and penalties as provided by law of this state for certiorari from municipal court, certiorari being the only appeal available to such convicted person. (l) The mayor and aldermen of said city are hereby empowered to prescribe costs, and each item thereof, in said municipal court in all cases tried therein. (m) The cases before said municipal court shall be tried as speedily as possible with due regard to the rights of the accused and of the city, and continuances may be granted by the court upon proper showing made in accordance with the rules governing continuances in the superior courts of this state, but such continuances shall be only until a time when the case can be properly tried in the discretion of the presiding judge. (n) When any person who is charged with an offense against the laws or ordinances of said city, or who is arrested for such offense, shall give bond for his or her appearance at any session of said municipal court, and shall fail to appear at any time appointed in such bond, then the clerk of said municipal court shall issue a scire facias in such municipal court why such bond should not be forfeited, and if, at the return term of said scire facias in said court, no sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, judgment shall be entered upon said bond against the principal therein and his or her

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surety or sureties. On entering judgment on any such bond, the clerk of said court shall issue an execution against the principal and surety or sureties on such bond in conformity with such judgment, and in the form and manner prescribed for such executions issued by said city for taxes, which executions shall be placed in the hands of any member of the police force who shall proceed to collect the same as tax executions of said city are enforced and collected. (o) In any case where any person charged with an offense against the laws and ordinances of said city or arrested for such offenses has deposited a sum of money as bond for his or her appearance in said municipal court and, similarly, where some other party has deposited a sum of money for the appearance of such person, does not appear at the time appointed, for which appearance such sum of money was deposited in lieu of a bond as aforesaid, said sum of money shall be forfeited instanter by the judgment of the recorder or other presiding municipal court judge, entered upon the municipal court docket, and paid over to the city treasurer as the property of said City of Ludowici. (p) The City Council of Ludowici shall have power to provide by ordinance for the charge and collection of all items of costs in cases brought into said municipal court, such as one usually incident and lawfully chargeable to the prosecution of said cases, same being added to the amount of the fine imposed and collected, and then to be paid over to the City of Ludowici. The clerk of the city council and the chief of police or any member of the police force shall be the clerk and marshal, respectively, of said municipal court and shall serve same in such capacity, and their duties and fees or costs shall be such as may be fixed by ordinance. (q) The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of said municipal court shall exist in all cases, and any and all persons who shall complain and take exception to any decision or judgment rendered in said municipal court, shall have the right to have the same reviewed by writ of certiorari, which shall be applied for, issued, heard, and determined under the provisions of the laws of the State of Georgia in such cases made and provided.

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Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Ludowici, approved August 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 701); as amended, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 24 day of January, 1994. /s/ Honorable Hinson Mosley Representative, 171st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Hinson Mosley, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 171st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Ludowici News, which is the official organ of Long County, on the following date: February 3, 1994. /s/ Hinson Mosley Representative, 171st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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COWETA COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGE AND SOLICITOR; COMPENSATION; DUTIES; SECRETARY. No. 675 (House Bill No. 1741). AN ACT To amend an Act establishing the City Court of Newnan, approved October 5, 1887, as amended, particularly by an Act changing its name to the State Court of Coweta County, approved March 24, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 679), and an Act approved February 18, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3508), so as to provide that the judge and solicitor of such court shall devote full time to their official duties; to change the salary for the judge and solicitor; to repeal provisions relating to a secretary for the solicitor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act establishing the City Court of Newnan, approved October 5, 1887, as amended, particularly by an Act changing its name to the State Court of Coweta County, approved March 24, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 679), and an Act approved February 18, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3508), is amended by striking in its entirety Section IV, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section IV. The judge of the State Court of Coweta County shall devote full time to the duties of the office of judge and shall not engage in the private practice of law. The judge shall receive a salary of not less than $45,000.00 annually to be paid monthly from the treasury of the county upon the order of the county governing authority. The judge shall receive no fees or perquisites. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Section XI-A and inserting a new section to read as follows:

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Section XI-A. The solicitor of the State Court of Coweta County shall devote full time to the duties of the office of solicitor and shall not engage in the private practice of law. The solicitor shall receive a salary of not less than $45,000.00 annually to be paid monthly from the treasury of the county upon the order of the county governing authority. The county shall also furnish office space and all necessary office supplies and equipment for the efficient operation of the office of solicitor. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Newnan, approved October 5, 1887, as amended, particularly by an Act changing its name to the State Court of Coweta County, approved March 24, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 679) and an Act approved February 18, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3508), to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 28th day of January, 1994. /s/ Honorable Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Donna Staples Brooks, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 103rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Newnan Times-Herald, which is the official organ of Coweta County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. COWETA COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 676 (House Bill No. 1742). AN ACT To provide for a homestead exemption from Coweta County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Coweta County, except taxes to retire bonded indebtedness. (2) Gross income means income from all sources and shall include without being limited to income received as retirement, survivor, or disability benefits

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under the federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retirement, disability, or pension system. (3) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. (4) Totally and permanently disabled means having a medically demonstrable condition which renders the person wholly and permanently unable to pursue any gainful employment. Section 2 . Each resident of Coweta County who is totally and permanently disabled or 65 years of age or older is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from Coweta County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead, if that person's gross income, together with the income of the spouse and any family member of such person who resides within such homestead, does not exceed $25,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Coweta County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Coweta County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes or taxes for educational purposes.

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Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from Coweta County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 7 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 8 . Unless prevented by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Coweta County shall call and conduct an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Coweta County for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Coweta County. The election shall be held on the date of and in conjunction with the November general election in 1994. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides for a homestead exemption from Coweta County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 for qualified residents who are totally and permanently disabled, 65 years of age or older, and whose gross household income does not exceed $25,000.00? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of Sections 1 through 7 of this Act, then Sections 1 through 7 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995; otherwise this Act shall be void and of no force and effect and shall be automatically repealed upon the date the election results are certified under this section. In the event the election provided for in

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this section is not conducted, this Act shall stand repealed in its entirety on December 31, 1994. The expense of such election shall be borne by Coweta County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 9 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 8 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 10 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain persons residing in Coweta County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 28th day of January, 1994. Honorable Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Donna Staples Brooks, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 103rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Newnan Times-Herald, which is the official organ of Coweta County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. COWETA COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 677 (House Bill No. 1743). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from certain Coweta County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means all ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Coweta County except for ad valorem taxes levied for bond payment purposes. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . Each resident of Coweta County is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Coweta County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Coweta County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption.

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Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application as provided in Section 3 of this Act, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Coweta County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or Coweta County School District taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Coweta County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 7 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Coweta County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Coweta County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the statewide general election in November, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Coweta County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from certain Coweta County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 6 shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If Sections 1 through 6 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 6 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Coweta County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 8 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 9 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to increase the homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for county purposes for persons residing in Coweta County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 28th day of January, 1994. /s/ Honorable Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Donna Staples Brooks, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 103rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Newnan Times-Herald, which is the official organ of Coweta County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. NEWTON COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 678 (House Bill No. 1751). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from certain Newton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of certain homesteads which are leased to certain residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means all ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Newton County, except taxes to retire school bond indebtedness and county school district taxes for educational purposes. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. but only includes real property where the person who is the applicant holds real property subject to a written lease of not less than ten years in duration; the applicant has held the property subject to such a lease for not less than three years prior to the year for which application is made; and the applicant is the owner of all improvements located on the real property. Section 2 . Each resident of Newton County is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Newton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. The value of the homestead in excess of the amount exempted by this section shall remain subject to taxation. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Newton County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Newton County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . (a) The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or county school district taxes for educational purposes.

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(b) The exemption granted by this Act to certain lessees shall not affect the eligibility of residents of Newton County for any homestead exemption from Newton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes otherwise available and based upon their ownership of such property. (c) The exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of any other homestead exemption from Newton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 7 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Newton County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Newton County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of and in conjunction with the state-wide general election in November, 1994, and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 nor more than 45 days prior to that date. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Newton County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from certain Newton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for that county in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of certain homesteads which are leased to certain residents of that county? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the

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Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 6 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If Sections 1 through 6 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Newton County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 8 . Except as otherwise specified in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 9 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a $2,000.00 homestead exemption from certain Newton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; and for other purposes. This 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Representative Denny M. Dobbs 92nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Denny M. Dobbs, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 92nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Covington

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News, which is the official organ of Newton County, on the following date: February 3, 1994. /s/ Denny M. Dobbs Representative, 92nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CHATHAM COUNTYJUVENILE COURT; JUDGE; COMPENSATION. No. 679 (House Bill No. 1753). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the compensation of certain officials in Chatham County, approved March 26, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4797), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4302), so as to change the compensation of certain officials; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the compensation of certain officials in Chatham County, approved March 26, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4797), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4302), is amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each officer and official of Chatham County listed in this subsection shall receive a salary fixed by the governing

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authority of such county, provided that said salary for each officer shall not be less than the salary set forth as follows: Tax Commissioner $ 53,000.00 per annum Sheriff 54,000.00 per annum Clerk of superior court 40,000.00 per annum Clerk of the state court 33,000.00 per annum Clerk of the probate court 28,500.00 per annum Judge of the recorder's court 59,500.00 per annum Judge of the probate court 52,500.00 per annum Judge of the juvenile court An annual salary equal to the sum of 90 percent of the annual salary of a judge of superior court as paid by the state plus 90 percent of the annual amount of any supplement paid by the governing authority of Chatham County to a judge of the superior court Judge of the state court 71,000.00 per annum Chief magistrate of the magistrate court 52,500.00 per annum Coroner 8,200.00 per annum Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Notice Of Intention To Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 SESSION of the General ASSEMBLY of GEORGIA a bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of certain officials in Chatham County, approved March 26, 1986 (Ga. L.

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1986, P. 4797), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the juvenile court of Chatham County; and for other purposes. This 10th day of January, 1994. Tom Bordeaux, State Representative Representative Tom Bordeaux 151st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tom Bordeaux, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 151st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Savannah Morning/Savannah Evening Press, which is the official organ of Chatham County, on the following date: January 14, 1994. /s/ Tom Bordeaux Representative, 151st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. DOUGLAS COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; ELECTIONS; TERMS; COMPENSATION. No. 680 (House Bill No. 1765). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for election districts for the board of education of Douglas County, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, particulary by an Act

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approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5436), so as to provide for election of members; to provide for compensation of members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for election districts for the board of education of Douglas County, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5436), is amended by redesignating subsection (e) of Section 1 as subsection (i) and adding new subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h) to read as follows: (e) The members of the board of education elected to represent Education Districts 1 and 5 shall be elected at the general election in 1996 for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (f) The members of the board of education elected to represent Education Districts 2, 3, and 4 shall be elected at the general election in 1996 for terms of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (g) Successors to members of the board of education elected under subsections (e) and (f) of this section shall be elected at the general election next preceding the expiration of the terms of office for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (h) Each member of the board of education shall receive a per diem and an expense allowance in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 20-2-55 of the O.C.G.A., as now or hereafter amended. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for election districts for the board of education of Douglas County, approved April 15, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4788), as amended, particularly by an Act approved

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April 5, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5408), so as to provide for the election and the compensation of the members of said board; and for other purposes. This 12th day of January, 1994. /s/ Representative Dennis H. Chandler, 99th District. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dennis Chandler, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 99th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Douglas County Sentinel, which is the official organ of Douglas County, on the following date: January 14, 1994. /s/ Dennis H. Chandler Representative, 99th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF WINTERVILLEMAYOR AND COUNCIL; VACANCIES; MUNICIPAL COURT; ESTABLISHMENT. No. 681 (House Bill No. 1773). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Winterville (formerly Town of Winterville), approved March 4, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2794), as amended, so as to provide for the filling of a vacancy in the office of mayor or city councilmember; to establish the Municipal Court of the City of Winterville; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a new charter for the City of Winterville (formerly Town of Winterville), approved March 4, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2794), as amended, is amended by striking Section 10 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 10 to read as follows: Section 10. In case of a vacancy in the office of mayor or city councilmember from failure to elect, death, removal, or any cause whatsoever, if the remainder of the unexpired term is greater than one year, such vacancy shall be filled by a special election ordered by the city council to take place not more than 60 days from the time such vacancy occurs under the same rules and regulations that govern other elections in the city. The city clerk shall cause notice of the holding of such election, including time and purpose, to be published once a week for two weeks prior to such election in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. If the remainder of the unexpired term is less than one year, then such vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and the remaining members of the city council or the remaining members of the city council as the case may be. The person so appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in their entirety Sections 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 20. (a) There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Winterville. (b) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, full-time, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. The method of selection and terms of such judges shall be provided by ordinance. (c) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person has attained the age of 21 years and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia. All judges shall be appointed by the city council.

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(d) Compensation of the judge or judges shall be fixed by ordinance. (e) Judges may be removed for cause by a vote of a majority of the members of the city council. (f) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that the judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the office to the best of his or her ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. (g) The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance. (h) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (i) The municipal court shall have the authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed a fine of $200.00 or ten days in jail. (j) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for six months or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing as now or hereafter provided by law. (k) The municipal court shall have the authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the actual cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior court for violation of state law. (l) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before said court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety bond for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person gives bail for appearance and fails to appear at the time fixed for trail, the bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution shall be issued thereon by serving the defendant

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and his or her sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. (m) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (n) The municipal court shall have the authority to bind prisoners over to the appropriate court when it appears by probable cause that state law has been violated. (o) Each judge of the municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summons, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (p) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city. (q) The municipal court is specifically vested with all the jurisdiction and powers throughout the geographical area of the city granted by law to municipal courts and particularly by such laws as authorize the abatement of nuisances and prosecution of traffic violations. (r) The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Athens-Clarke County, under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari. (s) With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and

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successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to superior court. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings. Section 21. Reserved. Section 22. Reserved. Section 23. Reserved. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced for passage at the 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a local bill to Amend the charter for the City of Winterville, Georgia, said Charter approved March 4, 1955 (GA Laws 1955, p. 2794) as Amended, and to repeal conflicting laws. A copy of the proposed Amendment to the charter is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Winterville, Georgia, for purpose of examination and inspection by the public. This the 21st day of January, 1994. /s/ THE HONORABLE JOHN SCOGGINS REPRESENTATIVE, 24TH DISTRICT THE HONORABLE PAUL BROUN SENATOR, 46TH DISTRICT WESLEY WHITEHEAD MAYOR ALBERT L. STONE, JR. CITY ATTORNEY

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John Scoggins, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 24th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Athens Banner-Herald, which is the official organ of Clarke County, on the following date: January 23, 1994. /s/ John Scoggins Representative, 24th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 10th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. JACKSON COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 682 (House Bill No. 1787). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from all Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes means all ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Jackson County School District, including but not limited to taxes to retire school bond indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. Section 2 . Each resident of the Jackson County School District who is 62 years of age or over is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for $10,000.00 of the value of that homestead, if that person's earned income from all sources, expressly excluding social security and retirement benefits, together with the income of the spouse and family members of such person who reside within such homestead, does not exceed $18,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Jackson County shall provide certificate and application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require with the initial application an affidavit by the owner as to the age and income of the owner, the income of the owner's spouse and family members who reside at the homestead, and such other information as may be necessary to determine the eligibility of the owner for the exemption, including but not limited to those federal and state tax returns filed for the immediately preceding taxable year for the owner, spouse, and family members who resided at the homestead that year or, if such returns were not filed, satisfactory proof that there was insufficient income to require such filing. Section 4 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. Any person who, as of the date the exemption provided by this Act first becomes applicable, has applied for and is eligible for the exemption provided persons 62 years of age or over pursuant to Code Section 48-5-52 of the O.C.G.A. shall be

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eligible for the exemption granted by this Act without further application. Section 5 . After any such owner has filed the proper affidavit, as provided in this Act, and has been allowed the exemption provided in this Act, it shall not be necessary that such owner make application and file such affidavit for any year thereafter and such exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any resident of the Jackson County School District who has claimed the homestead exemption provided for in this Act to notify the tax commissioner in the event that resident becomes ineligible for any reason to receive such homestead exemption. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes. Section 7 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state, county, or municipal taxes. Section 8 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1994. Section 9 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Jackson County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Jackson County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election at the time of the state-wide general primary in 1994 and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 nor more than 45 days prior to the date of the election so called. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Jackson County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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() YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from all school ad valorem taxes levied for the Jackson County School District for residents of that district who are 62 years of age or over and whose annual earned family income does not exceed $18,000.00? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 8 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 8 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following the date of such election. The expense of such election shall be borne by Jackson County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 10 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 9 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 11 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from all Jackson County ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or older; and for other purposes.

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This 26th day of January, 1994. /s/ Representative Tommy Stephenson 25th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tommy Stephenson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 25th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Jackson Herald, which is the official organ of Jackson County, on the following date: January 26, 1994. /s/ Tommy Stephenson Representative, 25th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. COBB COUNTYSHERIFF; VACANCIES; CHIEF INVESTIGATOR; QUALIFICATIONS. No. 683 (House Bill No. 1082). AN ACT To amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p.

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4167), so as to change the provisions relating to vacancy in the office of the sheriff; to change the qualifications of the chief investigator; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4167), is amended by striking subsections (b) and (c) of Section 5 and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (b) and (c) to read as follows: (b) The sheriff of Cobb County shall have one chief deputy whose salary shall be $56,696.70 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. The chief deputy shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. Each candidate for the office of sheriff of Cobb County shall, at the time he or she qualifies to run for the office of sheriff, designate and certify to the judge of the probate court the name of the person who shall be his or her chief deputy sheriff. In the event the office of sheriff becomes vacant by death, resignation, or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled until the next general election by said chief deputy, who shall in such event enter upon the performance of said duties upon taking the oath of office prescribed by law for the sheriff of Cobb County. The chief deputy sheriff is authorized, when directed by the sheriff, to discharge any and all of the duties and powers of the sheriff. In addition to said chief deputy, said sheriff shall be authorized to name and appoint such additional deputies as shall be approved from time to time by the governing authority of Cobb County. The salaries of said additional deputies shall be set by the governing authority of Cobb County; provided, however, that said salaries shall not be less than $4,880.00 per annum per each additional deputy approved by said governing authority of Cobb County. In addition to said chief deputy and other deputies provided for above, the sheriff of Cobb County shall be authorized to employ the clerical help

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necessary to perform properly the functions and duties of his or her office, provided that the number of employees and salaries or other compensation to be paid to each shall first be approved by the governing authority of Cobb County. (c) In addition to those employees provided for by subsection (b) of this section, there is created the office of chief investigator for Cobb County. The chief investigator shall be appointed by the sheriff, shall be under his or her direct supervision and control, and shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. The individual appointed by the sheriff of Cobb County shall possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent and shall either be a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy for Peace Officers or possess ten years of actual experience as a peace officer or be a graduate of a law school accredited by the Georgia Bar Association or be a graduate of the Southern Police Institute School of Police Management and Administration or have a master's degree from an accredited college or university. The salary of the chief investigator shall be $55,439.16 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1993 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act relating to the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 436) as amended, and for other purposes. This 18th day of December, 1992 SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd
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District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Matt Towery, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 30th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 18, 1992. /s/ Matt Towery Representative, 30th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of March, 1993. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Oct. 26, 1993 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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CHATHAM COUNTYINTERGOVERNMENTAL COUNCIL OF CHATHAM COUNTY; ACT REPEALED. No. 684 (House Bill No. 1133). AN ACT To repeal an Act creating the Intergovernmental Council of Chatham County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3928); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Intergovernmental Council of Chatham County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3928), is repealed in its entirety. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1993 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to repeal an Act creating the intergovernmental COUNCIL of Chatham County, approved March 20, 1990, (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3928); and for other purposes. This 4th day of January, 1993. Sonny Dixon Representative Old District 128 New District 150 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Sonny Dixon, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 150th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to

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Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Savannah Morning News, which is the official organ of Chatham County, on the following date: January 6, 1993. /s/ Sonny Dixon Representative, 150th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of February, 1993. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Oct. 26, 1993 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. OCONEE COUNTYBOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION; CREATION. No. 685 (House Bill No. 1264). AN ACT To create a board of elections and registration for Oconee County; to provide for definitions related thereto; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for the appointment and terms of its members; to provide for qualifications of its members; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for its employees; to provide for the compensation of its members and its employees; to provide for its organization, meetings, and procedures; to provide for the selection of its chairperson; to provide for facilities, equipment, and supplies; to provide for contracts with certain municipalities; to transfer duties and powers; to abolish the board of registrars; to provide for other matters relating to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . (a) Pursuant to the authorization of Code Section 21-2-40, of the O.C.G.A., there is created the Oconee County Board of Elections and Registration. (b) For the purposes of this Act, the terms election, elector, political party, primary, public office, special election, and special primary shall have the meanings ascribed to those words by Code Section 21-2-2 of the O.C.G.A., unless otherwise clearly apparent from the text of this Act; the term board means the board of elections and registration created by subsection (a) of this section; the term county means Oconee County; and the term superior court means the Superior Court of Oconee County. Section 2 . The board shall be composed of three members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of the county and who shall be appointed as provided in this section. One member of the board shall be appointed by the political party which received the highest number of votes within the county for its candidate for governor in the general election immediately preceding the appointment of the member. One member of the board shall be appointed by the political party which received the second highest number of votes within the county for its candidate for governor in the general election immediately preceding the appointment of such member. Each of these two respective members appointed by political parties shall be nominated by the chairperson and ratified by the county executive committee of the respective political party at least 30 days before the beginning of the term of office or within 30 days after the creation of a vacancy in the office. The remaining member of the board shall be selected by the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County and shall be the chairperson of the board. In making the initial appointments to the board, the members shall be selected at least 30 days prior to January 1, 1995. Initial members and their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The term of each initial member shall commence on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . No person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member during the term of such elective office, and the position of any member shall be deemed

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vacant upon such member's qualifying as a candidate for elective public office. Section 4 . The Board of Commissioners of Oconee County shall certify the appointment of each member by filing an affidavit with the clerk of the superior court no later than 15 days preceding the date upon which such members are to take office, stating the name and residential address of the person appointed and certifying such member has been duly appointed as provided in this Act. The clerk of superior court shall record each of such certifications on the minutes of the superior court and shall certify the name of each such appointed member to the Secretary of State and provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to the members within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars. Section 5 . Each member of the board shall be eligible to serve successive terms, shall have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the appointing body and to the clerk of the superior court, and shall be subject to removal from the board by the appointing body at any time, for cause, after notice and hearing, in the same manner and by the same authority as provided for removal of registrars. Section 6 . In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any appointed member before the expiration of his or her term, by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the original appointing body shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term as provided for in Section 2 of this Act. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of interim appointments and record and certify such appointments in the same manner as the regular appointment of members. Section 7 . Before entering upon the member's duties, each member shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest. Section 8 . (a) The board shall be authorized to organize itself, determine its procedural rules and regulations, adopt bylaws, specify the functions and duties of its employees, and otherwise take such action as is appropriate to the management of the affairs committed to its supervision; provided, however, no such action shall conflict with state law. Action and decision

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by the board shall be by a majority of the members of the board. The board shall be responsible for the selection, appointment, and training of poll workers in primaries and elections and such workers shall be appointed, insofar as practicable, from lists provided to the board by the county executive committee of each political party. (b) The board shall fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. The board shall hold regular meetings and shall meet not fewer than six times per year. Any specially called meeting shall be called by the chairperson or any two members. The board shall maintain a written record of policy decisions amended to include additions or deletions. Such written records shall be made available for the public to review. Section 9 . The board shall have the authority to contract with any municipality located within Oconee County for the holding by the board of any primary or election to be conducted within such municipality. Section 10 . Compensation for the members of the board, clerical assistants, and other employees shall be fixed by the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County. Such compensation shall be paid wholly from county funds. Section 11 . The chairperson of the board shall be the chief executive officer of the board and shall generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board. The board shall fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. Section 12 . The Board of Commissioners of Oconee County shall provide the board with such proper and suitable offices, equipment, materials, and supplies and with such clerical assistance and other employees as the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County shall deem appropriate. Section 13 . This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994. On January 1, 1995, the superintendent of elections and the board of registrars shall be relieved of all powers and duties

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to which the board of elections and registration succeeds by the provisions of this Act and shall deliver to the board all equipment, supplies, materials, books, papers, records, and facilities pertaining to such powers and duties. At such time, the Board of Registrars of Oconee County shall stand abolished. All elections conducted during 1994 shall be conducted by the superintendent of elections and the board of registrars. Section 14 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a Bill to provide for a Board of Elections and Registration for Oconee County; to provide for matters relative thereto; and for other purposes. This 6th day of December, 1993. /s/ Paul C. Broun Senator, District 46 Frank E. Stancil Representative, District 66 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank E. Stancil, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 91st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Oconee Enterprise which is the official organ of Oconee County, on the following date: December 16, 1993. /s/ Frank E. Stancil Representative, 91st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 5th day of January, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CHATHAM COUNTYMAGISTRATE COURT; MAGISTRATES; ELECTION. No. 686 (House Bill No. 1275). AN ACT To amend an Act making provisions for the Magistrate Court of Chatham County and abolishing the Municipal Court of Savannah, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4422), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4805), so as to provide that judges of the Magistrate Court of Chatham County shall be elected; to provide for currently serving judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act making provisions for the Magistrate Court of Chatham County and abolishing the Municipal Court of Savannah, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4422), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4805), is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (c) of Section 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (c) On and after the effective date of this Act, no additional magistrates shall be appointed. The magistrates appointed prior to the effective date of this Act shall serve the remainder of their terms and until their successors have

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been duly elected and qualified. Successors to the magistrates serving on the effective date of this Act shall be elected at the same time, in the same manner, and for the same term as the chief magistrate and shall meet the qualifications of a magistrate as provided in Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the Regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act making provisions for the Magistrate Court of Chatham County and abolishing the Municipal County of Savannah, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4422), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 26, 1987; and for other purposes. This 10th day of December, 1993. Dorothy B. Pelote GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dorothy B. Pelote, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 149th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Savannah Morning News which is the official organ of Chatham County, on the following date: December 15, 1993. /s/ Dorothy B. Pelote Representative, 149th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of January, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. PAULDING COUNTYMOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PERIODS. No. 687 (House Bill No. 1348). AN ACT To provide that vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate for the ensuing calendar year and thereafter in Paulding County during designated registration periods as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 of the O.C.G.A.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Effective January 1, 1995, vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate for the ensuing calendar year and thereafter in Paulding County during designated registration periods as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide that vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate for the ensuing calendar year and thereafter in Paulding County

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during designated registration periods as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 of the O.C.G.A.; and for other purposes. This 3rd day of January, 1994. /s/ Representative L. Charlie Watts, 26th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, L. Charles Watts, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 26th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Dallas New Era which is the official organ of Paulding County, on the following date: January 6, 1994. /s/ L. Charles Watts Representative, 26th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF DALLASCORPORATE LIMITS. No. 688 (House Bill No. 1349). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Dallas in Paulding County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4121), as amended, so as to deannex and remove certain

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territory from the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of Dallas in Paulding County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4121), as amended, is amended by adding at the end of Section 1.12, relating to the corporate boundaries, a new subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) On and after May 1, 1994, the corporate limits of the City of Dallas shall not include the following territory and such territory is deannexed from the corporate limits of the city on such date: All those tracts or parcels of land lying and being Land Lots 293, 294, 355, 356, 357, 364, 365, 366, 427, 428, 429, and 436 of the 2nd District, 3rd Section, Paulding County, Georgia and being more fully described as follows: TRACT ONE The POINT OF BEGINNING being and iron pin located on the southernly side of the right-of-way of U.S. Highway 278, (Ga. Hwy. #6) and the intersection of the northwesterly right-of-way of the Seaboard Airline Railroad; thence running South 44 degrees, 38 minutes, 46 seconds East along the southwesterly right-of-way of the Seaboard Airline Railroad a distance of 322.74 feet to a point; thence running in a southeasterly direction along the southwesterly and southerly side of the right-of-way of the Seaboard Airline Railroad an arc of 781.95 feet to a point; thence running South 89 degrees, 31 minutes, 28 seconds East a distance of 9.67 feet to an iron pin; thence running South 02 degrees, 14 minutes, 24 seconds East for a distance of 75.08 feet to an iron pin; thence running South 89 degrees, 31 minutes, 28 seconds East along the southerly right-of-way of the Seaboard Airline Railroad a distance of 1,423.03 feet to an iron pin on the easterly land lot line of Land Lot 365; thence running South 03 degrees, 47 minutes, 44 seconds East a distance of 550.68

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feet to an iron pin located at the intersection of Land Lots 365, 366, 427, and 428; thence running South 02 degrees, 21 minutes, 14 seconds East a distance of 1311.83 feet to an iron pin located at the intersection of Land Lots 427, 428, 437, and 438; thence running North 89 degrees, 50 minutes, 59 seconds West a distance of 777.27 feet to an iron pin; thence running South 87 degrees, 31 minutes, 52 seconds West a distance of 662.40 feet to an iron pin at the intersection of Land Lots 428, 429, 436 and 437; thence running South 02 degrees, 14 minutes, 24 seconds East a distance of 1,318.58 feet to an iron pin located at the intersection of Land Lots 436, 437, 500, and 501; thence running South 87 degrees, 28 minutes, 32 seconds West a distance of 1,318.20 feet to an iron pin located at the intersection of Land Lots 435, 436, 501, and 502; thence running North 01 degrees, 38 minutes, 40 seconds West along the westerly land lot lines of Land Lots 436, 429, 364 a distance of 3,788.17 feet to an iron pin on the southerly side of the right-of-way of U.S. Highway 278 (Ga. Hwy. #6); thence running along the southerly right-of-way of said Highway North 75 degrees, 55 minutes, 00 seconds East a distance of 370.08 feet to an iron pin and the POINT OF BEGINNING. Tract one containing 168.468 acres. TRACT TWO THE POINT OF BEGINNING being an iron pin located at the intersection of the southerly right-of-way of U.S. Highway 278, (Ga. Hwy. #6), and the northeasterly right-of-way of the Seaboard Airline Railroad right-of-way; thence running North 75 degrees, 55 minutes, 00 seconds East along the southerly right-of-way of U.S. Highway 278 a distance of 785.51 feet to an iron pin; thence running South 02 degrees, 14 minutes, 24 seconds East a distance of 625.81 feet to an iron pin; thence running North 89 degrees, 31 minutes, 28 seconds West a distance of 3.51 feet to a point; thence running in a westerly and northwesterly direction along the right-of-way of said Seaboard Airline Railroad on an arc of 680.13 feet to a point; thence running North 44 degrees, 38 minutes, 46

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seconds West a distance of 245.97 feet to an iron pin being the POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT THREE THE POINT OF BEGINNING being a point located at the intersection of the northerly right-of-way of the Seaboard Airline Railroad and the centerline of Pumpkinvine Creek; thence running in a generally northerly direction along the centerline of said Pumpkinvine Creek for a distance of 1392.29 feet to a point located on the southerly right-of-way of U.S. Highway 278 (Ga. Hwy. #6); thence running along said right-of-way North 46 degrees, 38 minutes, 14 seconds East for a distance of 247.00 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way North 43 degrees, 21 minutes, 48 seconds West for a distance of 15.00 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way North 46 degrees, 38 minutes, 15 seconds East for a distance of 643.72 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way an arc of 411.31 feet; thence continuing along said right-of-way an arc of 423.78 feet to a point located in the center of a second creek that is unnamed; thence running along centerline of the unnamed creek in a generally southerly direction for a distance of 1,888.45 feet to a point located on the East land lot line of Land Lot 366; thence running South 01 degree, 45 minutes 21 seconds East along said land lot line for a distance of 182.82 feet to a point where said land lot line intersects the northerly right-of-way of said Seaboard Airline Railroad; thence running along said right-of-way South 69 degrees, 43 minutes, 45 seconds West a distance of 821.89 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way on an arc of 681 feet to a point located on the West land lot line of Land Lot 366; thence running along said land lot line North 01 degree, 15 minutes, 26 seconds West for a distance of 65.08 feet to a point; thence running along the right-of-way of the Seaboard Airline Railroad North 88 degrees, 18 minutes, 44 seconds West for a distance of 699.06 feet to a point and the POINT OF BEGINNING.

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Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Dallas in Paulding County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4121), as amended; and for other purposes. This 3rd day of January, 1994. /s/ Representative L. Charlie Watts, 26th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, L. Charles Watts, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 26th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Dallas New Era which is the official organ of Paulding County, on the following date: January 6, 1994. /s/ L. Charles Watts Representative, 26th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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ELBERT COUNTYCOUNTY SURVEYOR; APPOINTMENT. No. 689 (House Bill No. 1407). AN ACT To abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Elbert County; to provide for the appointment of said official by the county governing authority; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . (a) Pursuant to the authority of Code Section 36-7-2.1 of the O.C.G.A., the office of elected county surveyor of Elbert County is abolished. The governing authority of Elbert County shall appoint a qualified person to hold the office of county surveyor. Any person so appointed shall hold such office at the pleasure of the governing authority of Elbert County. Any person appointed county surveyor shall possess the qualifications specified by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 36-7-2 of the O.C.G.A. (b) Subsection (a) of this section shall be effective to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Elbert County only if on the date this Act becomes effective the office of county surveyor of Elbert County is vacant or the person holding such office was appointed to fill a vacancy pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 36-7-3 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill be abolish the office of elected County Surveyor of Elbert County,

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and to provide for the appointment of such official by the County governing authority; and for other purposes. This 30th day of December, 1993. /s/ Charles Yeargin Representative, 90th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles W. Yeargin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 90th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Elberton Star which is the official organ of Elbert County, on the following date: January 5, 1994. /s/ Charles W. Yeargin Representative, 90th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. ELBERT COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS; POWERS. No. 690 (House Bill No. 1408). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners for the County of Elbert, approved February 27, 1875 (Ga. L. 1875, p. 253), as amended, particularly by an Act approved

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September 5, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 370), so as to change certain powers of the county administrator; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for a Board of Commissioners for the County of Elbert, approved February 27, 1875 (Ga. L. 1875, p. 253), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 5, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 370), is amended by striking paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of Section 1D thereof, relating to the powers and duties of the county administrator, which reads as follows: (2) To employ and remove all employees of the county, under the jurisdiction of the board of commissioners, except the county attorney, county auditor, county clerk, and members of the boards, commissions, and authorities, who shall be removed by the board of commissioners; , and inserting in its place the following: (2) To employ and remove all employees of the county, under the jurisdiction of the board of commissioners, except the county attorney, county auditor, and members of the boards, commissions, and authorities, who shall be employed and removed by the board of commissioners; . Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners for the County of Elbert, approved February 27, 1875 (Ga. L. 1875, p. 253), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 5,

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1991 (Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 370), so as to change certain powers of the County administrators; and for other purposes. This 30th day of December, 1993. /s/ Charles Yeargin Representative, 90th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles W. Yeargin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 90th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Elberton Star, which is the official organ of Elbert County, on the following date: January 5, 1994. /s/ Charles W. Yeargin Representative, 90th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 20th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLEHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; CITY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 691 (House Bill No. 1427). AN ACT To increase the homestead exemption from city ad valorem taxes, except taxes levied to retire bonded indebtedness,

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for residents of the City of Lawrenceville who own and occupy their residences; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . This Act is enacted pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph II of the Constitution authorizing the grant of homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation levied by local taxing jurisdictions. Section 2 . (a) Each resident of the City of Lawrenceville is granted a homestead exemption from all City of Lawrenceville ad valorem taxes levied by the city, except taxes to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness, in the amount of $20,000.00 of the value of the homestead owned and occupied by said resident within the City of Lawrenceville. The value of the homestead in excess of the exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (b) The increased homestead exemptions provided in this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1994. Section 3 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the governing authority of the City of Lawrenceville to issue a call for a special election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Lawrenceville for approval or rejection. The governing authority of the City of Lawrenceville shall set the date of such special election by ordinance and shall issue a call for such election at least 30 days prior to the date thereof. The governing authority shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Lawrenceville at least 30 days prior to the election. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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() YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which increases the homestead exemption from the City of Lawrenceville ad valorem taxes to $20,000.00 for residents of the City of Lawrenceville who own and occupy their residences? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect; otherwise, it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Lawrenceville. It shall be the duty of the governing authority to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced for passage at the 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a local bill to increase the homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation to resident homeowners in the City of Lawrenceville who own and reside in such homestead; to provide for a referendum; to repeal specific acts; to repeal conflicting law; and for other purposes. This 3rd day of January, 1994. /s/ VINSON WALL Representative, 82nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Vinson Wall, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 82nd

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District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tribune which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: January 8, 1994. /s/ Vinson Wall Representative, 82nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF BLUFFTONNEW CHARTER. No. 692 (House Bill No. 1448). AN ACT To provide a new charter for the City of Bluffton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers relative to the office of mayor; to provide for administrative responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk/treasurer, and other personnel; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for purchases; to provide for sale of property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for eminent

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domain; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS Section 1.10 . Incorporation. The City of Bluffton in Clay County is reincorporated by the enactment of this charter and is constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name of the City of Bluffton. References in this charter to the city or this city refer to the City of Bluffton. The city shall have perpetual existence. Section 1.11 . Corporate boundaries. The boundaries of this city shall be those existing on the effective date of the adoption of this charter with such alterations as may be made from time to time by local law or in the manner provided by general state law. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or any combination thereof, to be retained permanently in the office of the city clerk/treasurer of the city and to be designated, as the case may be: Official Map or Description of the Corporate Limits of the City of Bluffton, Georgia. Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the mayor shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as the original map or descrption. Section 1.12 . Municipal powers. (a) This city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the present or future Constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter. This city shall have all the powers of self-government not otherwise prohibited by this charter or by general law. (b) The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way

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the powers of this city. Said powers shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Air and water pollution. To regulate the emission of smoke or other exhaust which pollutes the air and to prevent the pollution of natural streams which flow within the corporate limits of the city; (2) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this paragraph; (3) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of this city; (4) Building regulations. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures not inconsistent with general law; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades except as otherwise prohibited by general law; (5) Business regulation and taxation. To levy and to provide for the collection of license fees and taxes on privileges, occupations, trades, and professions; to license and regulate the same; to provide for the manner and method of payment of such licenses and taxes; and to revoke such licenses after due process for the failure to pay any city taxes or fees; (6) Condemnation. To condemn property, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city, for present or

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future use and for any corporate purpose deemed necessary by the governing authority, utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (7) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governments and entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (8) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists inside or outside the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (9) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations, not inconsistent with general law relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (10) Garbage fees. To levy, fix, assess, and collect a garbage, refuse, and trash collection and disposal and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business within the city and benefiting from such services; to enforce the payment of such charges, taxes, or fees; and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges; (11) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to the health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (12) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to the powers and duties of the city and the general

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welfare of its citizens on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (13) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation within the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (14) Motor vehicles. To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and exercise control over all traffic, including parking, upon or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city; (15) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (16) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (17) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (18) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (19) Municipal utilities. To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including, but not limited to, a system of waterworks and any other public utility; and to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties

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therefor; and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; and to authorize the extension of a water system and all necessary appurtenances by which said utilities are distributed, inside and outside the corporate limits of the city; and to provide utility services to persons, firms, and corporations inside and outside the corporate limits of the city as provided by ordinance; (20) Nuisances. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (21) Penalties. To provide for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (22) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning and to provide regulations and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (23) Law enforcement and fire protection. To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed law enforcement officials and to establish, operate, or contract for a law enforcement and fire-fighting agency; (24) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (25) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of public ways, parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, public buildings, public housing, parking facilities, or charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; to provide any other public improvements inside or outside the corporate limits of the city; to regulate the use of public improvements; and, for such purposes, property may be acquired by condemnation under

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Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (26) Public peace. To provide for the prevention and punishment of drunkenness, riots, and public disturbances; (27) Public transportation. To organize and operate or contract for such public transportation systems as are deemed beneficial; (28) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for public utilities and public services and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and the standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Public Service Commission; (29) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, inside or abutting the corporate limits of the city and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (30) Roadways. To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish or change the grade of, abandon or close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with shade trees, or otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light the roads, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; and to negotiate and execute leases over, through, under, or across any city property or the right of way of any street, road, alley, and walkway or portion thereof within the corporate limits of the city for bridges, passageways, or any other purpose or use between buildings on opposite sides of the street and for other bridges, overpasses, and underpasses for private use at such location and to charge a rental therefor in such manner as may be provided by ordinance;

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and to authorize and control the construction of bridges, overpasses, and underpasses within the corporate limits of the city; and to grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities and for private use; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (31) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors, and the use and sale of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxing or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (32) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs of any public improvement; (33) Ad valorem taxes; other taxes. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation as may be allowed now or in the future by law; (34) Other powers. To exercise and enjoy all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; to exercise all implied powers necessary to carry into execution all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully stated in this charter; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to

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be exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia; and no listing of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others, nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia. Section 1.13 . Exercise of powers. All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia. ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE, ELECTIONS, AND REMOVAL Section 2.10 . City council creation; composition; number; election. (a) The legislative authority of the government of this city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and four councilmembers. (b) The mayor and councilmembers shall serve for terms of two years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of this city for 12 months immediately preceding the election of mayor or councilmembers; each such person shall continue to reside within the city during said period of service and shall be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. No person's name shall be listed as a candidate on the ballot for election for either mayor or councilmember unless such person shall file a written notice with the clerk/treasurer of said city that such person desires his or her name to be placed on said ballot as a candidate either for mayor or councilmember. No person shall be eligible for the office of mayor or councilmember unless such person shall file above said notice within the time provided for in Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code.

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Section 2.11 . Elections. (a) At any election, all persons who are qualified under the Constitution and laws of Georgia to vote for members of the General Assembly of Georgia and who are bona fide residents of said city shall be eligible to qualify as voters in the election. (b) All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under the Georgia Municipal Election Code. (c) The mayor and councilmembers who are in office on the effective date of this Act shall serve until the expiration of the term of office to which they were elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. (d) For the purpose of electing members of the council, the City of Bluffton shall consist of one election district with numbered posts. Each person seeking election shall designate the post for which he or she seeks election. (e) On the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 1994, and on that day biennially thereafter, there shall be elected two councilmembers. On the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 1995, and on that day biennially thereafter, there shall be elected a mayor and two councilmembers. It is the purpose of this section to provide a rotation system for the office of mayor and councilmembers. The terms of the offices shall begin on the first day of January following the election. Section 2.12 . Vacancies in office. (a) (1) The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter or the general laws of the State of Georgia. (2) Upon the suspension from office of mayor or councilmember in any manner authorized by the general

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laws of the State of Georgia, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, if such vacancy occurs within six months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Section 2.13 . Nonpartisan elections. Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party labels. Section 2.14 . Election by plurality. The candidate receiving a plurality of the votes cast for any city office shall be elected. Section 2.15 . Compensation and expenses. The mayor and councilmembers shall receive compensation and expenses for their services as provided by ordinance and in accordance with Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2.16 . Prohibitions. (a) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly: (1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of his or her judgment or action in the performance of official duties;

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(2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or would tend to impair the independence of his or her judgment or action in the performance of official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of himself or herself or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, object, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to his or her knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever in business dealings with the governmental body by which he or she is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which he or she has a financial interest. (b) Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who has any private interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such private interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a private interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such private interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and he or she shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have

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any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such private interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (c) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit, except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render said contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (e) Except as authorized by law, no member of the council shall hold any other elective city office or other city employment during the term for which elected. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any person holding employment on the effective date of this Act. Section 2.17 . Removal of officers. (a) The mayor, a councilmember, or other appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the following causes: (1) Incompetence, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office; (2) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; (3) Failure at any time to possess any qualifications of office as provided by this charter or by law; (4) Knowingly violating Section 2.16 or any other express prohibition of this charter; (5) Abandonment of office or neglect to perform the duties thereof; or

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(6) Failure for any other cause to perform the duties of office as required by this charter or by state law. (b) Removal of any officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods: (1) By the vote of three councilmembers after an investigative hearing. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Clay County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Clay County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Bluffton. ARTICLE III ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNMENT, GENERAL AUTHORITY, AND ORDINANCES Section 3.10 . General power and authority. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city as provided by Article I of this charter. Section 3.11 . Organization. (a) The city council shall hold an organizational meeting at the first regular meeting in January following an election. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk/treasurer and the oath of the office shall be administered to the newly elected members as follows: I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor) (councilmember) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the

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Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America. (b) By a majority vote, the city council shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall preside at all meetings of the city council and shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during any disability or absence of the mayor. Any such disability or absence shall be declared by a majority vote of the city council. The city council shall by majority vote elect a presiding officer from its number for any period in which the mayor pro tempore is disabled, absent, or acting as mayor. Such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of the city council. Section 3.12 . Inquiries and investigations. The city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and the conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the council shall be punished as provided by ordinance. Section 3.13 . Meetings. (a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or two members of the city council. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to councilmembers shall not be required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such councilmember's presence. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting. (c) All meetings of the city council shall be public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of special meetings shall be given as required by law.

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Section 3.14 . Procedures. (a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping a journal of its proceedings which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time. Section 3.15 . Voting. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, three councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact the business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any member of the city council shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of three councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. (b) In the event vacancies in office result in less than a quorum of councilmembers holding office, then the remaining councilmembers in office shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. A vote of a majority of the remaining councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. Section 3.16 . Ordinances. (a) Every proposed ordinance shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be The Council of the City of Bluffton hereby ordains..... and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances

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provided for in Section 3.18. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk/treasurer shall, as soon as possible, distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk/treasurer and at such other public places as the city council may designate. Section 3.17 . Effect of ordinances. Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance. Section 3.18 . Emergencies. To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or two councilmembers and may promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance shall not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least three councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency continues to exist. An emergency ordinance shall also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. Section 3.19 . Codes. (a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: (1) the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 3.16 of this charter for distribution and filing

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of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk/treasurer pursuant to Section 3.20 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk/treasurer for distribution or for purchase at a reasonable price. Section 3.20 . Codification of ordinances. (a) The clerk/treasurer shall authenticate by the clerk/treasurer's signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the council. (b) The city shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly together with all amendments thereto and shall contain such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as The Code of the City of Bluffton, Georgia. Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and shall be made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code then in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation within the code. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.

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Section 3.21 . Chief executive officer; delegation of powers. The mayor shall be the chief executive of this city. The mayor shall possess all of the executive and administrative powers granted to the city under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia, and all the executive and administrative powers contained in this charter, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act. The mayor shall have the authority to delegate any one or more executive or administrative powers to a person or persons employed by the city and qualified in management and administration. Section 3.22 . Powers and duties of mayor. As the chief executive of this city, the mayor shall: (1) See that all laws and ordinances of the city are faithfully executed; (2) Appoint and remove, for cause, with confirmation of appointment or removal by the council, all officers and employees of the city except as otherwise provided in this charter; (3) Exercise supervision over all executive and administrative work of the city and provide for the coordination of administrative activities; (4) Prepare and submit to the council a recommended annual operating budget; (5) Submit to the council at least once a year a statement covering the financial conditions of the city and from time to time such other information as the city council may request; (6) Call special meetings of the city council as provided for in Section 3.13; (7) Participate in the discussion of all matters brought before the city council and vote on such matters only in the case of a tie vote;

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(8) Recommend to the city council such measures relative to the affairs of the city, improvement of the government, and promotion of the welfare of its inhabitants as the mayor may deem expedient; (9) Require any department of the city to submit written reports whenever the mayor deems it expedient; (10) Sign as a matter of course all written contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; and (11) Perform such other duties as may be required by general state law, this charter, or ordinance. ARTICLE IV ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS Section 4.10 . Department heads. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, or alter all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of the director's department or agency. (e) All directors under the supervision of the mayor shall be nominated by the mayor with confirmation of appointment by the city council. The mayor may suspend or remove directors under the mayor's supervision but such suspension or removal shall not be effective for ten calendar days following the mayor's giving written notice of such action and the reason therefor to the director involved and to the city council. The

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director involved may appeal to the city council which, after a hearing, may override the mayor's action by a vote of three councilmembers. Section 4.11 . City attorney. The city council shall appoint a city attorney who shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and shall have actively practiced law for at least one year. The city attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. The city attorney shall be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation in which the city is a party, shall attend the meetings of the council as directed, shall advise the city council, mayor, and other employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs, and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of the position of city attorney. The city council shall provide for the compensation of the city attorney. Section 4.12 . City clerk/treasurer. The city council shall appoint a city clerk/treasurer who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk/treasurer shall be custodian of the official city seal, maintain city council records required by this charter, and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council. The city clerk/treasurer shall collect all taxes, licenses, fees, and other moneys belonging to the city subject to the provisions of this charter and the ordinances of the city. The city clerk/treasurer shall also be responsible for the general duties of a treasurer and fiscal officer. The city council shall provide for the compensation of the city clerk/treasurer. ARTICLE V JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 5.10 . Municipal court. There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Bluffton. Section 5.11 . Judges. (a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, full-time, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. The method of selection and terms of such judges shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State

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Bar of Georgia. All judges shall be appointed by the city council. (c) Compensation of the judge or judges shall be fixed by ordinance. (d) Judges may be removed for cause by a vote of three members of the city council. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that the judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the office to the best of his or her ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 3.14 of this charter. Section 5.12 . Convening of court. The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance. Section 5.13 . Powers. (a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have the authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed a fine of $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $500.00 or imprisonment for 90 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have the authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the actual cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violation of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before said court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety bond for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, the bond shall be

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forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution shall be issued thereon by serving the defendant and his or her sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court shall have the authority to bind prisoners over to the appropriate court when it appears by probable cause that state law has been violated. (h) Each judge of the municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (i) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city. (j) The municipal court is specifically vested with all the jurisdiction and powers throughout the geographic area of this city granted by law to municipal courts and particularly by such laws as authorize the abatement of nuisances and prosecution of traffic violations. Section 5.14 . Certiorari. The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Clay County, under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari. Section 5.15 . Rules. With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable

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rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to superior courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings. ARTICLE VI FINANCE Section 6.10 . Occupation taxes and business license fees. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. Such taxes may be levied on both individuals and corporations who transact business in this city or who practice or offer to practice any profession or calling within the city to the extent such persons have a constitutionally sufficient nexus to this city to be so taxed. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, professions, or callings for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.14 of this charter. Section 6.11 . Licenses. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require any individual or corporation who transacts business in this city or who practices or offers to practice any profession or calling within the city to obtain a license or permit for such activity from the city and pay a reasonable fee for such license or permit where such activities are not now regulated by general law in such a way as to preclude city regulations. Such fees may reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.14 of this charter. The city council by ordinance may establish reasonable requirements for obtaining or keeping such licenses as the public health, safety, and welfare necessitate. Section 6.12 . Franchises. The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of telephone companies, electric companies, cable television companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council

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shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk/treasurer. in a registration book kept by the clerk/treasurer. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. Section 6.13 . Other taxes. This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs. Section 6.14 . Collection of delinquent taxes. The city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Section 6.13 of this city charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due, late penalties or interest, issuance and execution of fi. fas., creation and priority of liens, making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed, revoking city licenses for failure to pay any city taxes or fees, and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions. Section 6.15 . Borrowing. The city council shall have the power to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized under this charter or the laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken. Section 6.16 . Revenue bonds. Revenue bonds may be issued by the city council as state law now or hereafter provides. Such bonds are to be paid out of any revenue produced by the project, program, or venture for which they were issued.

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Section 6.17 . Loans. The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law. Section 6.18 . Accounting and budgeting. The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government. Section 6.19 . Budget ordinance. The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget. The city council shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. Section 6.20 . Operating budget. On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the mayor shall submit to the city council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the mayor containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, a general summary of the budget, and other comments and information as the mayor may deem pertinent. The operating budget and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk/treasurer and shall be open to public inspection. Section 6.21 . Adoption. (a) The city council may amend the operating budget proposed by the mayor, except that the budget as finally amended and adopted must provide for all expenditures required by state law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) After the conducting of a budget hearing, the city council shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December of each year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the then current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the

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city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.19 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotments thereof to which it is chargeable. Section 6.22 . Levy of taxes. Following adoption of the operating budget, the city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expense of the general government of this city. Section 6.23 . Changes in budget. The city council by majority vote may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purposes. Section 6.24 . Audits. There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted accounting principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal government may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of all audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public. Section 6.25 . Procurement and property management. No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing;

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(2) It is drawn or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 3.14 of this charter. Section 6.26 . Purchasing. The city council shall by ordinance prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the city. Section 6.27 . Sale of property. (a) The city council may sell and convey any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon request by the mayor and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to execute and deliver in the name of the city a deed conveying said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners in exchange for rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place when such exchange is deemed to be in the best interest of the city. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made. ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 7.10 . Bonds for officials. The officers and employees of this city, both elected and appointed, shall execute

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such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law. Section 7.11 . Rules and regulations. All ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations now in force in the city not inconsistent with this charter are declared valid and of full effect and force until amended or repealed by the city council. Section 7.12 . Charter language on other general matters. Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts, and legal or administrative proceedings shall continue and any such ongoing work or cases shall be completed by such city agencies, personnel, or offices as may be provided by the city council. Section 7.13 . Definitions and construction. (a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and shall not be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word shall is mandatory and the word may is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa. Section 7.14 . Specific repealer. An Act incorporating the Town of Bluffton, approved October 24, 1887 (Ga. L. 1886-87, p. 580), as amended, is repealed in its entirety. Section 7.15 . General repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a new charter for the City of Bluffton; and for other purposes. This 13th day of January, 1994.

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/s/ Representative Gerald E. Greene, 158th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Gerald E. Greene, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 158th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Southwest Georgia News, which is the official organ of Clay County, on the following date: January 12, 1994. /s/ Gerald E. Greene Representative, 158th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF OMAHACHARTER REPEALED; ABOLITION OF CITY. No. 693 (House Bill No. 1446). AN ACT To repeal an Act providing a new charter for the City of Omaha, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4879); to abolish the City of Omaha; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of Omaha, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4879), is repealed in its entirety and the City of Omaha is abolished. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective July 1, 1994. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to repeal an Act providing a charter for the City of Omaha, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4879); to abolish said city; and for other purposes. This 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Gerald Greene Representative, 158th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Gerald E. Greene, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 158th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Stewart-Webster Journal, which is the official organ of Stewart County, on the following date: January 13, 1994. /s/ Gerald E. Greene Representative, 158th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19th day of January, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. DEKALB COUNTYGARBAGE; SANITATION DISTRICTS; LOCAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS REPEALED; REFERENDUM. No. 694 (House Bill No. 1470). AN ACT To repeal an Act approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3712), which continued in force and effect as part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1966 general election (Res. Act No. 50; H.R. 200-423; Ga. L. 1966, p. 828) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia authorizing the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County to provide systems of garbage disposal, establish sanitation districts, and levy assessments on residents and businesses served; to repeal that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1966 general election (Res. Act No. 50; H.R. 200-423; Ga. L. 1966, p. 828) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia authorizing the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County to provide systems of garbage disposal, establish sanitation districts, and levy assessments on residents and businesses served; to provide the authority for this Act; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . That Act approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3712), which continued in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia that constitutional

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amendment duly ratified at the 1966 general election (Res. Act No. 50; H.R. 200-423; Ga. L. 1966, p. 828) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia authorizing the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County to provide systems of garbage disposal, establish sanitation districts, and levy assessments on residents and businesses served is repealed in its entirety. Section 2 . That constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1966 general election (Res. Act No. 50; H.R. 200-423; Ga. L. 1966, p. 828) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia authorizing the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County to provide systems of garbage disposal, establish sanitation districts, and levy assessments on residents and businesses served and which was continued on and after July 1, 1987, as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia is repealed in its entirety. Section 3 . This Act is passed pursuant to Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV(b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia which authorizes the repeal of certain amendments to the Constitution which were continued in force and effect after July 1, 1987. Section 4 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of DeKalb County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of DeKalb County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the November, 1994, state-wide general election and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of DeKalb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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() YES () NO Local constitutional amendment, Res. Act No. 50, ratified in 1966, authorizes the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners to provide for systems of garbage disposal. The amendment also requires that sanitation assessments be collected by the tax commissioner in the same manner as other taxes are collected. Since 1966, however, the sanitation assessments have in fact been collected by the county's finance department. SHOULD LOCAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RES. ACT NO. 50 BE REPEALED? A YES vote will allow the county's finance department to continue to collect the sanitation assessments. A NO vote will allow the tax commissioner to assume the responsibility of collecting the sanitation assessments in the same manner as taxes are collected. All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, the remaining sections of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by DeKalb County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 5 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 4 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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Section 6 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given of intention to apply for local legislation to repeal in its entirety that constitutional amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia relating to the systems of garbage disposal by territorial sanitation districts which was proposed by resolution act 50 of the 1966 General Assembly and was duly ratified at the 1966 General Election (Ga. L. 1966, p. 828). /s/ Liane Levetan Chief Executive Officer DeKalb County GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Thurbert E. Baker, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 70th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Decatur-DeKalb News/Era, which is the official organ of DeKalb County, on the following date: January 13, 1994. /s/ Thurbert E. Baker Representative, 70th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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EFFINGHAM COUNTYSTATE COURT; SOLICITOR; COMPENSATION. No. 695 (House Bill No. 1490). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Effingham County, approved July 20, 1908 (Ga. L. 1908, p. 211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3648), so as to change the salary of the solicitor of said court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Effingham County, approved July 20, 1908 (Ga. L. 1908, p. 211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3648), is amended by striking Section 4A in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4A to read as follows: Section 4A. The solicitor of said court shall receive a salary of $15,840.00 per annum which shall be payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Effingham County; and it shall be the duty of the board of commissioners of said county to make provision annually in levying taxes for this purpose. In addition, he shall receive reimbursement for all expenses incurred by him in the prosecution before appellate courts of cases originating in the State Court of Effingham County. Said salary and expenses shall be in lieu of all fees allowed by law. Said solicitor shall receive no other compensation for his services and may practice law in any court with the exception of representing defendants in criminal cases in the State Court of Effingham County, Georgia. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval.

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Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced in the 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill affecting the compensation of the solicitor of State Court of Effingham County, Ga. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Ann R. Purcell, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 147th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Herald, which is the official organ of Effingham County, on the following date: January 12, 1994. /s/ Ann R. Purcell Representative, 147th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994 EFFINGHAM COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS; PENALTIES. No. 696 (House Bill No. 1491). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Effingham County and providing for their election and defining

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the duties of said commissioners, approved July 26, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 466), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3523), so as to provide that the governing authority of Effingham County shall have authority to establish fines or periods of imprisonment, or both, in conformity with the laws of this state, as punishment for violations of ordinances and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the board of commissioners of Effingham County and providing for their election and defining the duties of said commissioners, approved July 26, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 466), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3523), is amended by striking in its entirety the next to the last paragraph of Section 8 and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph to read as follows: Eighth, in establishing, amending, or abolishing ordinances, rules, and regulations in conformity with the law governing the zoning of land, preservation of the peace, and well-being of the residents of said county and the protection and preservation of the property of said county, and to prescribe punishments for violations of ordinances and regulations enacted pursuant to this Act, such punishment to include fines or periods of imprisonment, or both, in conformity with the laws of this state as now existing or hereafter enacted. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced in the 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend Section Eight of an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of

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Effingham, approved July 26, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, P. 466), as amended. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Ann R. Purcell, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 147th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Herald, which is the official organ of Effingham County, on the following date: December 22, 1993. /s/ Ann R. Purcell Representative, 147th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. PEACH COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 697 (House Bill No. 1563). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Peach County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $20,000.00 and who are 65 years of age

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or over or disabled; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Peach County School District, including, but not limited to, taxes to pay interest on and to retire school bond indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. (3) Income means federal adjusted gross income, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, from all sources. (4) Senior citizen means a person who is 65 years of age or over on or before January 1 of the year in which application for the exemption under this Act is made. Section 2 . (a) Each resident of the Peach County School District who is a senior citizen or who is disabled is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Peach County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead, if that person's income, together with the income of the spouse of such person who resides within such homestead, does not exceed $20,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (b) In order to qualify for the exemption provided for in subsection (a) of this section as being disabled, the person claiming such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from

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not more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relative to medical practitioners, as now or hereafter amended, certifying that in the opinion of such physician or physicians such person is mentally or physically incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gainfully employed and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. (c) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (a) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an affidavit with the tax commissioner of Peach County giving the person's age, or if disabled, the certificate or certificates required by subsection (b) of this section, and the amount of gross income which the person and the person's spouse and any other persons residing within such homestead received during the last taxable year, and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Peach County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper affidavit and certificate or certificates, if disabled, as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of Section 2 of this Act, it shall not be necessary to make application and file such affidavit and certificate thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Peach County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption.

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Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or Peach County taxes for county purposes. The homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Peach County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 7 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Peach County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Peach County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the November, 1994, state-wide general election and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Peach County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from Peach County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over or disabled and who have annual incomes not exceeding $20,000.00? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Sections 1 through 6 shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 1995. If the

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Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 6 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Peach County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 8 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 9 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from Peach County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual incomes not exceeding $20,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over or disabled; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 19th day of January, 1994. /s/ Robert Ray Representative, 128th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Robert Ray, who, on

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oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 128th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Leader-Tribune, which is the official organ of Peach County, on the following date: January 19, 1994. /s/ Robert Ray Representative, 128th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 25th day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. MITCHELL COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGE AND SOLICITOR; COMPENSATION. No. 698 (House Bill No. 1577). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Mitchell County (formerly the City Court of Camilla), approved August 17, 1905 (Ga. L. 1905, p. 184), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Judge and Solicitor of said court; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Mitchell County (formerly the City Court of Camilla), approved August 17, 1905 (Ga. L. 1905, p. 184), as amended, is amended by striking

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Section 2 and inserting in its place a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. Compensation of Judge and Solicitor. (a) The Judge of the State Court of Mitchell County shall receive an annual salary of $18,000.00 to be paid in equal monthly installments from County funds. (b) The Solicitor of the State Court of Mitchell County shall receive an annual salary of $15,000.00 to be paid in equal monthly installments from County funds. The Solicitor shall also be entitled to a secretarial allowance of $220.00 per month and reimbursement for the actual cost of postage and supplies from County funds. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Mitchell County approved August 17, 1905, as amended; and for other purposes. Dated this 11th day of January, 1994. /s/ A. RICHARD ROYAL STATE REPRESENTATIVE 164TH DISTRICT GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, A. Richard Royal, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 164th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention

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to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Camilla Enterprise, which is the official organ of Mitchell County, on the following date: January 14, 1994. /s/ A. Richard Royal Representative, 164th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 27th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CALHOUN COUNTYSHERIFF; COMPENSATION. No. 699 (House Bill No. 1580). AN ACT To amend an Act placing the sheriff of Calhoun County on an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2946), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the sheriff of Calhoun County on an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2946), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. The sheriff shall receive an annual salary payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Calhoun County in an amount to be fixed by the governing

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authority of Calhoun County, but such salary shall not be less than the total minimum compensation authorized for the sheriff under the general minimum salary laws of the State of Georgia. Compensation of the sheriff may be supplemented from time to time in an amount to be determined within the discretion of the governing authority of the county. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Calhoun County on an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2946), as amended; and for other purposes. This 20th day of January, 1994. Calvin Schramm GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Gerald E. Greene, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 158th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Southwest Georgia News, which is the official organ of Calhoun County, on the following date: January 26, 1994. /s/ Gerald E. Greene Representative, 158th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. BUTTS COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. No. 700 (House Bill No. 1587). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 793), as amended particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2990), so as to change the compensation of the chairperson and each member of the board of commissioners; to provide for the reimbursement of expenses; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 793), as amended particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2990), is amended by striking Section 6 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows: Section 6. The chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Butts County shall be compensated in the amount of $550.00 per month and each of the remaining members of the board of commissioners shall be compensated in the amount of $500.00 per month. Such compensation shall be paid monthly from the funds of Butts County. In addition to the compensation provided in this section, the chairperson and each member of the board of commissioners shall be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses

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incurred in conducting the business of the county or the board when such business is conducted outside the boundaries of the county. Such expenses shall be reimbursed as incurred following the submission of supporting documentation. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 793), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5400) and an Act approved March 2, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4856); and for other purposes. This 20th day of December, 1993. Representative Larry Smith 109th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Larry Smith, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 109th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Jackson Progress-Argus, which is the official organ of Butts County, on the following date: December 22, 1993. /s/ Larry Smith Representative, 109th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CARROLL COUNTYMOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PERIODS; REFERENDUM No. 701 (House Bill No. 1592). AN ACT To provide that vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate for the ensuing year and thereafter in Carroll County during designated registration periods as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for a referendum; to provide for other related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Effective January 1, 1995, vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate for the ensuing calendar year and thereafter in Carroll County during designated registration periods as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Carroll County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Carroll County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the 1994 general primary and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 days prior to that date. The superintendent shall cause the

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date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Carroll County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides that effective January 1, 1995, vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate for the ensuing calendar year and thereafter in Carroll County on a staggered basis during designated registration periods between January 1 and April 30 of each year as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 of the O.C.G.A.? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, the remaining sections of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Carroll County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide that vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate for

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the ensuing year and thereafter in Carroll County during designated registration periods as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 of the O.C.G.A.; and for other purposes. This 7th day of January, 1994. /s/ Charles A. Thomas, Jr., Representative, 100th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles A. Thomas, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 100th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Daily Times-Georgian, which is the official organ of Carroll County, on the following date: January 13, 1994. /s/ Charles A. Thomas, Jr. Representative, 100th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 31st day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994 CITY OF MIDWAYCORPORATE LIMITS. No. 702 (House Bill No. 1593). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled an Act to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of Midway, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2188), as amended, so as to change the corporate

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boundaries of the City of Midway; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled an Act to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of Midway, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2188), as amended, is amended by inserting at the end of Section 3 of said Act the following: Section 3A. In addition to the territory described in Section 3 of this Act, the corporate limits of the City of Midway shall also include the following territory: BEGINNING at a point where the present Southeasterly limits of the City of Midway intersects with the Centerline of the Seaboard-Coastline Railroad right-of-way; (which point is also 300 feet South of the Southerly right-of-way of State Route 38) proceed thence in a Southeasterly direction, keeping 300 feet from the Georgia 38 right-of-way past the Interstate 95 interchange to the Easterly right-of-way of the New Dorchester Village Road; proceed thence at a right angle in a Northerly direction to a point 300 feet North of the Northerly right-of-way of Georgia 38, proceed thence in a Westerly and Northwesterly direction (keeping 300 feet North of said right-of-way) to the present limits of the City of Midway and proceed thence along said City Limit to the point of beginning. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act entitled an Act to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of Midway, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2188), as amended; and for other purposes.

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This 19th day of January, 1994. /s/ Representative Eugene C. Tillman, 173rd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Eugene C. Tillman, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 173rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Coastal Courier, which is the official organ of Liberty County, on the following date: January 26, 1994. /s/ Eugene C. Tillman Representative, 173rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF WARNER ROBINSMAYOR AND COUNCIL; POWERS; VACANCIES. No. 703 (House Bill No. 1602). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Warner Robins in Houston County, approved March 7, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3081), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the general powers of the mayor and council; to change the provisions relating to specific powers of the mayor and council; to change the provisions relating to the filling of temporary vacancies in the office of the mayor or a councilmember;

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to provide that the mayor and council shall be the governing body of the City of Warner Robins; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of Warner Robins in Houston County, approved March 7, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3081), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2-201 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2-201 to read as follows: Section 2-201. General powers. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, all powers of the city shall be vested in the mayor and council as the governing body. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (e) of Section 2-203 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) appoint or remove, by motion, a city attorney, municipal judge, members of any board, commission or authority of the city, or any appointed city officer unless otherwise provided by general State law or this charter; . Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (c) of Section 3-103 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) If any such permanent vacancy in the office of mayor should occur within one year of the regular expiration of the term of office, such vacancy shall be filled by the mayor pro tempore for the remainder of the term of office, and the vacancy in the council shall remain unfilled until the next city election. A suspension by the Governor of the mayor or any councilmember shall create a temporary vacancy of the office, which shall be filled by appointment of a duly qualified person by the remaining members of the governing authority for the duration of such temporary vacancy. A councilmember may be appointed to fill a temporary vacancy in the office of mayor.

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Section 4 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 7-103 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 7-103 to read as follows: Section 7-103. Governing body defined. For the purpose of all laws requiring action of the governing body of the City of Warner Robins, such action shall be accomplished by ordinance or resolution unless specifically provided otherwise by the particular law involved. The mayor and council shall be the governing body of the City of Warner Robins. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Warner Robins in Houston County, approved March 7, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3081), as amended; and for other purposes. This 3rd day of January, 1994. Honorable Roy H. Watson, Jr. Representative, 139th District Honorable Larry Walker Representative, 141st District Honorable Robert Ray Representative, 128th District Honorable Johnny Floyd Representative, 138th District Honorable Sonny Perdue Senator, 18th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Roy H. Watson, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 139th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of

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Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Houston Home Journal, which is the official organ of Houston County, on the following date: January 12, 1994. /s/ Roy H. Watson, Jr. Representative, 139th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. WARNER ROBINS BUILDING AUTHORITYSECRETARY; CITY CLERK. No. 704 (House Bill No. 1603). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Warner Robins Building Authority, approved March 22, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3511), so as to provide that the city clerk of the City of Warner Robins shall serve as secretary of the Authority; to provide that the secretary shall not be a member of the Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Warner Robins Building Authority, approved March 22, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3511), is amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. Membership. The Authority shall consist of five members who shall be eligible to succeed themselves and who shall be elected by the Mayor and Council of the City of Warner Robins. The members of said Mayor and Council shall be eligible to be elected to and serve on the

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Authority. The members of the Authority shall hold office for terms of four years and until their successors shall have been elected; provided, however, that of the original members elected to the Authority three shall be elected to terms of one year each and two shall be elected to terms of three years. Upon the expiration of each of such initial terms, the successors shall be elected for terms of four years. Any vacancy on the Authority shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Mayor and Council. Immediately after their election, the members of the Authority shall enter upon their duties. The Authority shall elect one of its members as Chairperson and one as Vice-Chairperson. The secretary of the Authority shall be the city clerk of the City of Warner Robins, who shall be the city clerk of the City of Warner Robins, who shall not be a member of the Authority. Three members of the Authority shall constitute a quorum and no vacancy on the Authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Authority and, in every instance, a majority vote of a quorum shall authorize any legal act of the Authority, including all things necessary to authorize and issue revenue bonds. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed by the Authority for their actual expenses properly incurred in the performance of their duties. The Authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government and shall have perpetual existence. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Warner Robins Building Authority, approved March 22, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3511); and for other purposes. This 3rd day of January, 1994. Honorable Roy H. Watson, Jr. Representative, 139th District Honorable Larry Walker
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Representative, 141st District Honorable Robert Ray Representative, 128th District Honorable Johnny Floyd Representative, 138th District Honorable Sonny Perdue Senator, 18th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Roy H. Watson, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 139th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Houston Home Journal, which is the official organ of Houston County, on the following date: January 12, 1994. /s/ Roy H. Watson, Jr. Representative, 139th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. TROUP COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 705 (House Bill No. 1604). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Troup County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the

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amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $22,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over; to provide a homestead exemption from Troup County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for certain residents of the school district who are disabled; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of each exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Troup County School District, but not including taxes to retire bonded indebtedness. (2) Disabled means any person who has been determined to be blind or disabled for the purposes of receiving supplemental security income benefits under Title XVI of the federal Security Act. (3) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. (4) Income means gross income from all sources, regardless of whether such income is subject to state or federal income taxes. (5) Senior citizen means a person who is 65 years of age or over on or before January 1 of the year in which application for the exemption under this Act is made. Section 2 . (a) Each resident of the Troup County School District who is a senior citizen is granted an exemption on that

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person's homestead from all Troup County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead, if that person's income, together with the income of the spouse of such person who resides within such homestead, does not exceed $22,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. Any exemption granted under this Act shall cease on December 31 of the taxable year in which the person claiming such exemption dies or sells or otherwise transfers the homestead. (b) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (a) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an affidavit with the tax commissioner of Troup County giving the person's age and the amount of income which the person and the person's spouse received during the last taxable year, and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Section 3 . (a) Each resident of the Troup County School District who is disabled is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Troup County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. (b) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (a) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an affidavit with the tax commissioner of Troup County stating that such person has been determined to be disabled and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Section 4 . The tax commissioner of Troup County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for each exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for an exemption.

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Section 5 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper affidavit as provided in subsection (b) of Section 2 or subsection (b) of Section 3 of this Act, it shall not be necessary to make application and file such affidavit thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Troup County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 6 . Each exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or Troup County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. The homestead exemptions granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Troup County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. Section 7 . An exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 8 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Troup County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Troup County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Troup County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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() YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from Troup County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of the Troup County School District who are 65 years of age or over and who have annual incomes not exceeding $22,000.00 or who are disabled? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Sections 1 through 7 shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 1995. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 7 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Troup County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 9 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 10 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to provide for homestead exemptions from Troup County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that school district; to provide for definitions,

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terms and conditions, and procedures; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes. This 19th day of January, 1994. /s/ Wade Milam Representative, 130th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Wade Milam, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 130th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the LaGrange Daily News, which is the official organ of Troup County, on the following date: January 21, 1994. /s/ Wade Milam Representative, 130th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF CENTERVILLEHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; CITY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 706 (House Bill No. 1606). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from all City of Centerville ad valorem taxes for any city purposes, including but not limited to taxes to retire bonded indebtedness, in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of the City of Centerville who are 70 years of age or over;

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to provide for an exception with respect to land in excess of one acre; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Each resident of the City of Centerville who is 70 years of age or over is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all City of Centerville ad valorem taxes for any city purposes, including but not limited to taxes to retire bonded indebtedness, in the amount of the assessed value of that resident's homestead, as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., except that land which is included in that homestead and which exceeds one acre shall not have the value thereof exempt under this Act. Section 2 . The governing authority of the City of Centerville or its designee shall provide certificate and application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require with the initial application an affidavit by the owner as to the age of the owner and such other information as may be necessary to determine the eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 3 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A., except that any applicant seeking an exemption under this Act shall file a written application therefor on or before August 1 of the year in which such exemption is sought. Section 4 . After any such owner has filed the proper affidavit as provided in this Act, and has been allowed the exemption provided in this Act, it shall not be necessary that he or she make application and file such affidavit for any year thereafter and such exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any resident of the City of Centerville who has claimed the homestead exemption provided for in this Act to notify the governing authority of the City of Centerville or its designee in the event he or she becomes ineligible for any reason to receive such homestead exemption.

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Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from City of Centerville ad valorem taxes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1994. Section 7 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any county taxes for county purposes, county school district taxes for educational purposes, or state taxes. Section 8 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of the City of Centerville shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Centerville for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election at the time of the state-wide November general election in 1994 and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the date of that election. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Houston County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from all City of Centerville ad valorem taxes for any city purposes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead of certain residents of the City of Centerville who are 70 years of age or over? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 7 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If Sections 1 through 7 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, this

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Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Centerville. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 9 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 8 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 10 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Centerville ad valorem taxes for city purposes for certain residents of the city; to provide for terms, conditions, and requirements; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes. This 12 day of January, 1994. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Robert Ray, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 128th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Houston Home Journal, which is the official organ of Houston County, on the following date: January 15, 1994. /s/ Robert Ray Representative, 128th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF LINCOLNTONMAYOR AND COUNCIL; TERM LIMITS. No. 707 (House Bill No. 1800). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Lincolnton, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4829), so as to provide that no person shall be elected as mayor or council member for more than three consecutive terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for a new charter for the City of Lincolnton, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4829), is amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. Terms and qualifications for office. The mayor and council members shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or council member unless such person shall have been a resident of this city for 12 months immediately preceding the election of mayor or council members; each shall continue to reside therein during said period of service and shall be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. The name of no candidate for either mayor or council member shall be placed on the ballot in elections for mayor and council member, unless such person shall file a written notice with the clerk of said city that his or her name be placed on said ballot as a candidate either for mayor or council member. No

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person shall be eligible for the office of mayor or council member unless such person shall file the above-said notice within the time provided for in Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the `Georgia Municipal Election Code.' No person shall be eligible to have his or her name placed on the ballot as a candidate for mayor or council member if such person shall have served three consecutive terms in such office. A person may again be eligible to offer for election as mayor or council member after a period of two years has elapsed from the date of expiration of the last term served or from the last date on which such person served. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Lincolnton, approved March 28, 1984, (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4829); and for other purposes. This twenty-sixth day of January, 1994. Representative Bobby Harris, District 112 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Bobby Harris, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 112th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Lincoln Journal, which is the official organ of Lincoln County, on the following date: February 10, 1994. /s/ Bobby Harris Representative, 112th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. DAWSON COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS. No. 708 (House Bill No. 1801). AN ACT To amend an Act to provide for an elected Board of Education of Dawson County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3529), so as to provide new education districts; to provide for definitions and insertions; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to provide for an elected Board of Education of Dawson County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3529), is amended by striking in its entirety Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 2. For the purpose of electing members of the Board of Education of Dawson County, the Dawson County School District is divided into three educational districts as follows: Education District: 1 DAWSON COUNTY VTD: 0010 AMICALOLA VTD: 0050 PUROYS VTD: 0070 SHOAL CREEK (Part) Tract: 9701.

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Block(s): 103, 104B, 105B, 143C, 144, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172B, 173B, 176, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186 Education District: 2 DAWSON COUNTY VTD: 0030 DAWSONVILLE VTD: 0040 KILOUGH (Part) Tract: 9702. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107B, 108B, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152 VTD: 0070 SHOAL CREEK (Part) Tract: 9701. Block(s): 101, 102, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137B, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 201, 202, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 269, 270, 271, 272 Education District: 3 DAWSON COUNTY VTD: 0020 BLACKS VTD: 0040 KILOUGH (Part) Tract: 9702. Block(s): 141, 142, 143, 144, 153, 154, 155, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 318, 319, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397 VTD: 0060 SANFORD In order to be eligible to offer for election to Post No. 1, a candidate therefor must reside within Education District No. 1. In order to be eligible to offer for election to Post Nos. 2 or 3, candidates therefor must reside within Education District No. 2. In order to be eligible to offer for election to Post Nos. 4 or 5, candidates therefor must reside within Education District No. 3. Candidates shall be elected to the board by the vote of the electors of the Dawson County School Districts.

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For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of the Dawson County School District which is not included in any education district described in this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of the Dawson County School District which is described in this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the Dawson County Board of Education to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, to the United States Attorney General for approval.

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Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act to provide for an elected Board of Education of Dawson County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3529); and for other purposes. This 28 day of January, 1994. Representative David Hughes, 19th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, David Hughes, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 19th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Dawson County Advertiser, which is the official organ of Dawson County, on the following date: February 10, 1994. /s/ David Hughes Representative, 19th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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COLQUITT COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; COUNTY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 709 (House Bill No. 1804). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Colquitt County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and Colquitt County School District taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual incomes not exceeding $30,000.00 and who are totally disabled paralyzed homeowners; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of each exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means all ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Colquitt County, but not including taxes to retire bonded indebtedness. (2) Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Colquitt County School District, but not including taxes to retire school bond indebtedness. (3) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., except that the land immediately surrounding the residence shall not exceed five acres. (4) Income means gross income from all sources, regardless of whether such income is subject to state or federal income taxes. (5) Totally disabled paralyzed homeowner means any homeowner who is totally confined to a wheelchair or

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similar device or is totally dependent on a wheelchair or similar device for mobility due to paralysis. Section 2 . (a) Each resident of Colquitt County who is a totally disabled paralyzed homeowner is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Colquitt County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead, if that person's income, together with the income of the spouse of such person who resides within such homestead, does not exceed $30,000.00 for the immediately preceding calendar year. Any exemption granted under this Act shall cease on December 31 of the year in which the person claiming such exemption dies or sells or otherwise transfers the homestead. (b) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (a) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an affidavit with the tax commissioner of Colquitt County giving the amount of income which the person and the person's spouse received during the last taxable year and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. The affidavit specified by this subsection shall be filed by the person claiming the exemption on or before April 1 of the year for which the exemption is claimed. Section 3 . (a) Each resident of the Colquitt County School District who is a totally disabled paralyzed homeowner is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Colquitt County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead, if that person's income, together with the income of the spouse of such person who resides within such homestead, does not exceed $30,000.00 for the immediately preceding calendar year. Any exemption granted under this Act shall cease on December 31 of the year in which the person claiming such exemption dies or sells or otherwise transfers the homestead. (b) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (a) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an affidavit with the tax commissioner of

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Colquitt County giving the amount of income which the person and the person's spouse received during the last taxable year and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. The affidavit specified by this subsection shall be filed by the person claiming the exemption on or before April 1 of the year for which the exemption is claimed. Section 4 . The tax commissioner of Colquitt County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for each exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for an exemption. Section 5 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in O.C.G.A. Code Section 48-5-50.1. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Colquitt County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 6 . Each exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes or municipal taxes. Each homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Colquitt County ad valorem taxes for county purposes or Colquitt County School District taxes for educational purposes. Section 7 . An exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 8 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Colquitt County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Colquitt County and the Colquitt County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct said election on the third Tuesday in July, 1994, and shall

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issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Colquitt County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from Colquitt County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and Colquitt County School District taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of Colquitt County who have annual incomes not exceeding $30,000.00 and who are totally disabled paralyzed homeowners? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Sections 1 through 7 shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 1995. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 7 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on December 1, 1994. The expense of such election shall be borne by Colquitt County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 9 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 10 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the Regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from Colquitt County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and Colquitt County School District taxes for educational purposes for certain residents who are totally disabled paralyzed homeowners; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Hanson Carter, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 166th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Moultrie Observer, which is the official organ of Colquitt County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Hanson Carter Representative, 166th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. MURRAY COUNTYHOSPITAL AUTHORITY; VACANCIES. No. 710 (House Bill No. 1805). AN ACT To change the manner of filling vacancies for unexpired and full terms of office upon the board of the Hospital Authority

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of Murray County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . (a) Successors to members of the board of the Hospital Authority of Murray County whose terms of office are to expire shall be appointed by the governing authority of Murray County by December 15 immediately preceding the expiration of such terms and shall take office the first day of January immediately following the expiration of such terms. Appointments made pursuant to this subsection or subsection (b) of this section shall be submitted in writing to the chairperson of such hospital authority. Members of the board of such authority may succeed themselves in office. (b) When a member of the board of the Hospital Authority of Murray County dies, resigns, is unable to fulfill the duties of his or her office due to incapacity, or the office otherwise becomes vacant for any reason other than expiration of term, that hospital authority shall notify the chairperson of the governing authority of Murray County immediately of such vacancy. Said governing authority shall appoint a person to fill said vacancy within 60 days of its receipt of written notice thereof. The new appointee shall serve out the remainder of the unexpired term of the member who he or she is replacing and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the compensation of and vacancies upon the Hospital Authority of Murray County and for the appointment and terms of its members; and for other purposes. This 28 day of January, 1994.

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/s/ Representative Charles N. Judy Poag, 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles N. Poag, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Chatsworth Times, which is the official organ of Murray County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Charles N. Poag Representative, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. HENRY COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITYMEMBERS; COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. No. 711 (House Bill No. 1815). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 2588), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 4129), so as to change the compensation of the members of the authority; to provide for reimbursement for certain expenses; to provide for compensation of the members of the authority for services performed on behalf of the authority

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outside of the normal duties of the members of the authority; to provide for per diem expenses; to provide a prohibition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 2588), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 4129), is amended by striking Section 4A in its entirety and replacing it with a new Section 4A to read as follows: Section 4A. (a) The members of the authority shall receive compensation as follows: the chairperson of the authority shall receive $250.00 per month, the vice chairperson and secretary shall each receive $225.00 per month, and the remaining members shall receive $200.00 per month. (b) The members of the authority shall be reimbursed, upon approval by the authority, for actual expenses incurred for travel, meals, and lodging by a member on official business of the authority outside of Henry County. In addition to the amount provided in this subsection, each member shall receive per diem compensation in an amount set by the authority not to exceed $100.00 per day. (c) In order that the authority may, from time to time, take advantage of the special skills and expertise of its members and provide appropriate compensation to its members for services provided to the authority by its members outside of the members' regular duties, the authority is authorized, subject to the conditions set forth in subsection (d) of this section and elsewhere, to compensate its members for such additional services. The additional services shall include, but shall not be limited to, attendance at meetings, excluding regular and called meetings of the authority, review of plans and specifications of construction projects, and supervision and inspection of authority projects.

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(d) In order for any authority member to receive compensation for services performed pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, the authority must first approve the proposed services and the compensation by a majority vote. Said approval must be made without the participation of the member to be compensated. The amount of compensation shall be determined by the members of the authority, but in no case shall the compensation exceed $12.50 per hour with a maximum compensation of $100.00 per day. (e) A member of the authority shall not become a full-time employee of the authority while still a member of the authority. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 2588), as amended; and for other purposes. This 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Larry Smith Rep. Dist. 109 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Larry Smith, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 109th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Henry Herald, which is the official organ of Henry County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ Larry Smith Representative, 109th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. DECATUR COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGE; COMPENSATION. No. 712 (House Bill No. 1831). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Decatur County, approved November 27, 1900 (Ga. L. 1900, p. 104), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3730), so as to change the compensation provision relating to the judge of said court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Decatur County, approved November 27, 1900 (Ga. L. 1900, p. 104), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3730), is amended by striking Section 4A in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4A to read as follows: Section 4A. The judge of the State Court of Decatur County shall receive an annual salary of $26,000.00 to be paid in equal monthly installments from county funds. The judge shall also be entitled to an expense allowance of $100.00 per month.

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Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an act creating the State Court of Decatur County and providing the compensation therefore (Georgia Laws 1900, P. 104, as amended), so as to provide for an increase in compensation to be paid the Judge of the State Court of Decatur County, to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes. This 4th day of February, 1994. /s/ Harold Lambert Attorney For Decatur County, Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Cathy Cox, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 160th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Post-Searchlight, which is the official organ of Decatur County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Cathy Cox Representative, 160th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. HOUSTON COUNTYBOARD OF ELECTIONS; CREATION. No. 714 (House Bill No. 1881). AN ACT To create and provide for the Board of Elections of Houston County as successor to the board of elections in existence prior to the effective date of this Act; to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; to provide a method for appointment, resignation, and removal of its members; to provide for the qualifications and terms of its members; to provide for a chairperson, clerical assistants, and other employees; to provide for compensation for such persons and the members of the board; to provide for other matters relating to the board; to provide for authority; to provide for a certain submission of this Act; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . There is created the Board of Elections of Houston County, which shall have jurisdiction over the conduct of primaries and elections in such county in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Such board shall be the successor to the board of elections of such county which was in existence immediately prior to the effective date of this Act. Section 2 . The board of elections in such county shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of the county. The initial members of the board shall be

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the members of the board of elections of such county which was in existence immediately prior to the effective date of this Act. Such members shall take office immediately as members of the board created by this Act and serve for terms of office expiring on the same date as the terms of office such persons held as members of the previous board of elections. Members succeeding such initial members and successors therefore shall be selected in the following manner: (1) One member shall be appointed by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates, at the last preceding general election, received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly, and one member shall be appointed by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at such election received the next largest number of such votes; provided, however, each of such appointments shall have been ratified by a majority of the members of each of such respective executive committees voting at a meeting duly called and held for such purposes; provided, further, that in the event the members of said executive committees fail to elect such members at least 30 days preceding the date on which such members are to take office, then such members shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of this Act; (2) Three members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Houston County; and (3) From the five members of the board of elections, one member shall be elected by the elections board members to serve as chairperson for a one-year term. However, said chairperson shall be eligible to succeed himself or himself. Section 3 . No person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member during the term of such elective office, and the position of any member shall be deemed vacant upon such member qualifying as a candidate for elective public office.

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Section 4 . The appointment or election of each appointed or elected member shall be made by the respective appointing or electing authority by filing an affidavit with the clerk of the superior court, no later than 30 days preceding the date at which such member is to take office, stating the name and residential address of the person appointed or elected and certifying that such member has been duly appointed or elected as provided in this Act. The clerk of the superior court shall record each of such certifications on the minutes of the court, shall certify the name of each such appointed or elected member to the Secretary of State, and shall provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to the members and chairperson within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars. In the event any appointing or electing authority fails to make a regular appointment or election within the times specified in this section and in paragraph (1) of Section 2 of this Act or fails to make an interim appointment or election to fill a vacancy within 90 days after the creation of such vacancy, such regular member or the member to fill such vacancy shall be appointed forthwith by the governing authority of such county. Section 5 . Successors to such members shall serve for terms of office of four years and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. Each member shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself and shall have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of his or her resignation to the respective appointing or electing authority and to the clerk of the superior court. All members shall be subject to removal from the board at any time, for cause after notice and hearing, in the same manner and by the same authority as provided for removal of registrars. Section 6 . In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any appointed or elected member before the expiration of his or her term by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the respective appointing or electing authority shall within 90 days following such vacancy appoint or elect a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of interim appointments or elections and shall record and certify such appointments or elections in the

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same manner as the regular appointments or elections of members. Section 7 . Each member shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest. Section 8 . The board of elections shall: (1) With regard to the preparation for conduct and administration of elections, succeed to and exercise all duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the probate judge pursuant to Title 21 of the O.C.G.A.; (2) With regard to preparation for and conduct of primaries: (A) Succeed to all the duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the probate judge by Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. or any other provision of law; (B) Formulate, adopt, and promulgate rules and regulations consistent with law and the rules and regulations of the state executive committee of each political party governing the conduct of primaries to the end that, insofar as practicable, all primaries shall be uniformly conducted by the county board of elections, all poll workers shall be properly trained, and all voters shall be adequately informed and instructed. Any rule or regulation promulgated by a county executive committee under the provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-111 with regard to the conduct of primaries shall be null and void if in conflict with a valid rule or regulation of the board of elections. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require or prohibit the governing authority or any other public agency to bear any expense of conducting primaries not otherwise required by law; and (3) With regard to registration of electors, succeed to and exercise all of the duties and powers granted to

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and incumbent on the chief registrar and the county registrars of such county pursuant to Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. or any other provisions of law. Section 9 . The board shall be responsible for the selection, appointment, and training of poll workers in elections, and such workers shall be appointed, insofar as practicable, from lists provided the board by the county executive committee of each political party. Section 10 . With the consent of the governing authority, the board of elections shall be authorized to expend public funds for the purpose of distributing sample ballots, voter information booklets, and other material designed to inform and instruct adequately electors of the county with regard to elections. Section 11 . Upon the effective date of this Act, the probate judge, the prior board of elections in such county, and the county board of registrars shall be relieved from all powers and duties to which the board of elections succeeds by the provisions of this Act and shall deliver thereafter to the chairperson of the board, upon his or her written request, the custody of all equipment, supplies, materials, books, paper, records, and facilities of every kind pertaining to such powers and duties. However, the probate judge shall swear in all persons elected to public office, as done prior to the effective date of this Act. Section 12 . The chairperson of the board of elections shall be the chief executive officer of the board of elections and shall generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board of elections pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board of elections. The board of elections shall fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. Section 13 . Compensation for the chairperson and other members of the board of elections, clerical assistants, and other employees shall be such as may be fixed by the county governing authority. Such compensation shall be paid from county funds.

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Section 14 . The governing authority of the county shall provide the board with such proper and suitable offices and with such clerical assistants and other employees as the governing authority shall deem appropriate. Section 15 . The words election, elector, political party, primary, public office, special election, and special primary shall have the same meaning ascribed to those words by Code Section 21-2-2 of the O.C.G.A. Section 16 . This Act is enacted pursuant to the authority granted by Code Section 21-2-40 of the O.C.G.A. to create boards of election and registration by local Act. Section 17 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Glynn County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 18 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 19 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to recreate the Board of Elections of Houston County; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes. This 15th day of February, 1994. /s/ Representative Larry Walker, 141st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Larry Walker, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 141st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Houston Home Journal, which is the official organ of Houston County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ Larry Walker Representative, 141st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. POLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITYMEMBERS; APPOINTMENT. No. 715 (House Bill No. 1887). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Polk County Water Authority, approved April 14, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3108), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to the reappointment and taking of office of members of the Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Polk County Water Authority, approved April 14, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3108), as

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amended, is amended by striking Section 2 and inserting in its place a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. Polk County Water Authority. (a) There is hereby created a body corporate and politic, to be known as the Polk County Water Authority, which shall be deemed to be a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and a public corporation and by that name, style, and title said body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, complain and defend in all Courts of law and equity. (b) The Authority shall consist of five members, all of whom shall, at the time of appointment, be users of the facilities of the Authority and shall reside outside the corporate limits of any municipality, except that any person living within the corporate limits of a municipality served by the Authority shall be eligible for appointment. The provision as to being a user shall not apply to the members of the Authority initially appointed. (c) The initial members of the Authority shall be appointed by the first Grand Jury empaneled by the Superior Court of Polk County, Georgia, after the creation of this Authority. The members appointed shall serve for periods of one, two, three, four, and five years respectively, so that one member of the Authority will cease to be a member each year as of the empaneling of the Grand Jury for the same term as when the initial appointments are made. (d) Each successor to the members provided for in subsection (c) of this section shall be appointed by the first Grand Jury empaneled by the Superior Court of Polk County, Georgia, each calendar year. (e) No member shall be eligible for reappointment for a period of two years from the expiration date of his previous term. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, all members of the Authority shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.

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(f) The members of the Authority shall take office on the first day of the month following the month in which they are appointed and shall enter upon their duties. They shall elect one of their number as chairman, another as vice-chairman, and may also elect a secretary and/or treasurer, who need not necessarily be a member of the Authority. The chairman and vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer shall serve for a period of one year and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Three members of the Authority shall constitute a quorum. (g) In the event of a vacancy by reason of death, disqualification, resignation, or other reason, the remaining members of the Authority, by majority vote shall appoint a person meeting the qualifications above set out for membership to serve until the empaneling of the next Grand Jury authorized to make appointments, when vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Grand Jury. (h) No vacancy on the Authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all of the rights and perform all of the duties of the Authority. (i) The members of the Authority shall receive such compensation for their services as shall be fixed by the Authority. All members shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The Authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government. It shall have perpetual existence. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Polk County Water Authority, approved April 14, 1967 (GA. L. 1967, p. 3108), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to the reappointment

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and taking of office of members of the Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 25th day of January, 1994. Manuel Godfrey, Manager GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Bill Cummings, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 27th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Cedartown Standard, which is the official organ of Polk County, on the following date: January 27, 1994. /s/ Bill Cummings Representative, 27th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. COWETA COUNTYPROBATE COURT; JUDGE; NONPARTISAN NOMINATION AND ELECTION. No. 716 (House Bill No. 1909). AN ACT To provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Coweta County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the

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foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The judge of the Probate Court of Coweta County shall be elected by the qualified voters of Coweta County in a nonpartisan primary and election. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the judge of the probate court shall be elected pursuant to the general elections laws of Georgia. Section 2 . Beginning with the election held in 1996 and every four years thereafter, the judge of the probate court shall be elected at the nonpartisan primary and general election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of the judge of the probate court, and shall take office on January 1 immediately following such election for a term of four years and until such judge's successor is elected and qualified. Section 3 . Candidates for the office of judge of the probate court shall be nominated in a nonpartisan primary to be held at the same time as and in conjunction with the general primary every four years. A nominating petition shall not be required to place the name of any such candidate on the primary ballot. A candidate may have his or her name placed on the primary ballot by filing a notice of candidacy with the county election superintendent and by paying the qualifying fee. Section 4 . The candidate receiving a majority of votes in the nonpartisan primary shall be the nominee for the office of judge of the probate court and shall be the only candidate for such office to have his or her name appear on the general election ballot. In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the office shall be in a runoff to be held on the same day as a runoff from the general primary, as provided by state law, to determine which candidate will be on the general election ballot. Section 5 . The names of all candidates for the office of judge of the probate court shall appear in a separate section of

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each primary and general election ballot. No party designation or affiliation shall appear beside the name of any such candidate on any primary or general election ballot, and no candidate for the office of judge of the probate court shall be nominated by any political party. Section 6 . This Act is enacted pursuant to the authority of Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A. Section 7 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Coweta County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 10th day of February, 1994. /s/ Honorable Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Donna Staples Brooks, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 103rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Newnan Times-Herald, which is the official organ of Coweta County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. PULASKI COUNTYMAGISTRATE COURT; CHIEF MAGISTRATE; NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS; REFERENDUM. No. 717 (House Bill No. 1980). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the Magistrate Court of Pulaski County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4100), so as to provide for the election of the chief magistrate; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the Magistrate Court of Pulaski County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4100), is amended by striking Section 1 thereof and inserting in its place the following: Section 1. The chief magistrate of Pulaski County who was serving in such office on January 1, 1994, or any person appointed to fill a vacancy in such office, shall continue to serve out such person's term of office, which expires December 31, 1996, and upon the election and qualification of a successor. The successor to such chief magistrate, and all future successors to the chief magistrate of Pulaski County whose term of office is to expire, shall be elected in a nonpartisan election at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of such term and serve a term of office as provided in Code Section 15-10-20 of the O.C.G.A.

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Section 2 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Pulaski County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Pulaski County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the general election held in November, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Pulaski County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides that the chief magistrate of Pulaski County shall be elected in a nonpartisan election beginning at the general election held in November, 1996? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, the remaining sections of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Pulaski County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 2 . Except as provided in Section 1 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for the Magistrate Court of Pulaski County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4100), and for other purposes. This 23rd day of February, 1994. Pulaski County Legislative Delegation GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Johnny Floyd, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 138th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Hawkinsville Dispatch and News, which is the official organ of Pulaski County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Johnny Floyd Representative, 138th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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PERRY-FORT VALLEY AIRPORT AUTHORITYMEMBERSHIP; NAME CHANGED TO PERRY-HOUSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY; POWERS. No. 718 (House Bill No. 2027). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2589), as amended, so as to change the composition of the authority; to change the political subdivisions of the state represented on the authority; to change the name of the authority; to change the area of operations of the authority; to change provisions relating to the powers and operations of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2589), as amended, is amended by striking Section 1 and inserting in its place a new section to read as follows: Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the `Perry-Houston County Airport Authority Act.' Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2 and inserting in its place a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. Perry-Houston County Airport Authority. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Perry-Houston County Airport Authority, which shall be deemed to be a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and a public corporation by that name, style, and title and said body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity, except that the authority or the trustee acting under the trust indenture herein provided for shall in no event be liable for

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any torts committed by any of the officers, agents, and employees of the authority. The authority shall have perpetual existence. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 3 and inserting in its place a new Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. Membership. The Perry-Houston County Airport Authority shall be composed of seven members. Two of the members shall consist of the mayor of the City of Perry or a member of the Perry City Council designated by the mayor and the chairman of the Houston County Commissioners or a member of the Houston County Commissioners designated by the chairman and their terms on the authority shall coincide with the terms of the respective elective positions of the mayor and chairman. The five remaining members shall be appointed by the Perry City Council and the Houston County Commissioners as hereinafter set out. Within 30 days after the effective date of this section, it shall be the duty of said governing authorities to appoint five members. The City of Perry will appoint three members, two appointed for a term ending December 31, 1995, and one for a term ending December 31, 1996. The Houston County Commissioners shall appoint two members, one appointed for a term ending December 31, 1995, and one appointed for a term ending December 31, 1996. At the first meeting of the governing authorities in 1996, the City of Perry shall appoint one member for a term ending December 31, 1997, and the Houston County Commissioners shall appoint two members whose terms shall expire December 31, 1997. All subsequent terms will be for two years and both governing authorities shall appoint one member every odd-numbered year beginning in 1997. The governing authority of the City of Perry will appoint two members every other even-numbered year beginning in 1998 and one member every other even-numbered year beginning in 2000. The Houston County Commissioners shall appoint one member every other even-numbered year beginning in 1998 and two members every other even-numbered year beginning in 2000. All members appointed by each governing authority shall be residents of Houston County with the same residential

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qualifications as are required for a person to vote in Houston County. In addition to the regular members of the authority, the members of the authority may elect ex officio members to serve in an advisory capacity if in the opinion of the authority such would be beneficial to the authority and provided said ex officio members are approved by the governing authorities of the City of Perry and Houston County. Ex officio members shall have all rights, privileges, and amenities of regular members but shall not have voting power or authority to execute official documents of the authority by virtue of serving in this capacity. Section 4 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 4 and inserting in its place a new subsection to read as follows: (b) Quorum. Four members of the authority shall constitute a quorum; provided, however, there must be two members present representing each of the governing authorities. Section 5 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 6 and inserting in its place a new subsection to read as follows: (a) The word `authority' shall mean the `Perry-Houston County Airport Authority' as created by the provisions of this Act. Section 6 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 6 and inserting in its place a new subsection to read as follows: (b) The word `project' shall be deemed to mean and include the acquisition, construction, equipping, maintenance, and improving the operation of public airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft and related buildings and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertakings and extensions and improvements of such facilities, acquiring the necessary property, both real and personal, and the lease and sale of any part or all such facilities, including real and personal property so as to assure the efficient and proper development, maintenance, and operation of such airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft

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deemed by the authority to be necessary, convenient, or desirable for the operation of such airports and landing fields within the perimeter of the lands now held or hereafter acquired. Section 7 . Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 7 a new subsection (m) to read as follows; (m) To give a name to any project provided said name is approved by the governing authorities of the City of Perry and Houston County. Section 8 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 17 and inserting in its place a new section to read as follows: Section 17. Credit not pledged. Revenue bonds issued under the provision of this Act shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of either Houston County or the City of Perry, but such bonds shall be payable solely from the funds hereinafter provided for and the issuance of such revenue bonds shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate Houston County or the City of Perry to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment, and all such bonds shall contain recitals on their face covering substantially the foregoing provisions of this section. Section 9 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 23 and inserting in its place a new section to read as follows: Section 23. Validation. Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedures of said Revenue Bond Law. The petition for validation shall also make party defendant to such action any municipality, county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia or the United States government or any department or agency of the United States government, if subject to be sued, which has contracted with the authority for the services and facilities for the project for which bonds are to be issued and sought to be validated and such municipality,

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county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality, shall be required to show cause, if any, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof shall not be inquired into by the court and the validity of the terms thereof be determined and the contract or contracts adjudicated as security for the payment of such bonds of the authority. The bonds when validated and the judgment of validation shall be final and conclusive with respect to such bonds, against the authority issuing the same and any municipality, county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality of the United States government if a party to the validation proceedings, contracting with the said Perry-Houston County Airport Authority. Section 10 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 24 and inserting in its place a new section to read as follows: Section 24. Venue and jurisdiction. Any action to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions of this Act or any suit or action against such authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of Houston County, and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall likewise be brought in the Superior Court of Houston County, which shall have original jurisdiction of such action. Section 11 . Said Act is further amended by inserting after Section 28 a new Section 28.1 to read as follows: Section 28.1. Budget of the authority. The authority is hereby authorized to prepare a budget for the carrying out of its powers and the governing authorities of the City of Perry and Houston County agree to each be responsible for one-half of any unfunded portion of said budget after said budget has been ratified by said governing authorities. Section 12 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 31 and inserting in its place a new section to read as follows:

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Section 31. Liberal construction of Act. This Act being for the purpose of promoting the health, morals, and general welfare of the citizens of the United States, of the State of Georgia, of Houston County, and of the City of Perry, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. Section 13 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2589), as amended, so as to change the composition of the authority; to change the political subdivisions of the state represented on the authority; to change the name of the authority; to change the area of operations of the authority; to change provisions relating to the powers and operations of the authority; to provide for other related matters; and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. /s/ Representative Larry Walker 141st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Larry Walker, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 141st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Leader-Tribune, which is the official organ of Peach County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Larry Walker Representative, 141st District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be Introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2589), as amended, so as to change the composition of the authority; to change to political subdivisions of the state represented on the authority; to change the name of the authority; to change the area of operations of the authority; to change provision relating to the powers and operations of the authority; to provide for other related matters; and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. /s/ Representative Larry Walker, 141st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Larry Walker, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 141st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Houston Times-Journal, which is the official organ of Houston County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Larry Walker Representative, 141st District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF WARNER ROBINSCORPORATE LIMITS; POWERS; DUTIES; MAYOR; MAYOR PRO TEMPORE; CITY MANAGER; REFERENDUM. No. 719 (House Bill No. 2032). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Warner Robins in Houston County, approved March 7, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3081), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to change the provisions relating to the specific powers, duties, and limitations of the mayor and city council; to change the provisions relating to the powers, duties, and compensation of the mayor; to change the provisions relating to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for a city manager and for his or her appointment and qualifications; to provide for the removal of the city manager and for an acting city manager under certain conditions; to provide for the powers and duties of the city manager; to provide that the city council shall not interfere with appointments or removals made by the city manager; to provide for the authority of the city manager with respect to emergencies; to provide for vacancies in the office of city manager; to provide for the compensation of the city manager; to change the provisions relating to the municipal budget; to change the provisions relating to contracting and purchasing procedures; to change the provisions relating to the sale and disposition of property; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: ARTICLE I Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of Warner Robins in Houston County, approved March 7, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3081), as amended, is amended by striking from subsection (a) of Section 1-105, as such territory was added to the corporate limits of said city by an Act approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6883), thereby deannexing from said city the following: (1) All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Houston County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING AT POINT on the westerly right of way of Georgia Highway 247 where the right of way of Industrial Park Blvd. intersects therewith, thence in a generally northerly direction along the westerly right of way of Georgia Highway 247 to a point where the westerly right of way of Georgia Highway 247 intersects with the northerly right of way of Bargain Road; thence extending immediately east across the right of way of Georgia Highway 247 to a point on the easterly right of way of Georgia Highway 247; thence in a generally southerly direction along the easterly right of way of Georgia Highway 247 to a point immediately east of the point of beginning; thence immediately west across the right of way of Georgia Highway 247 to a point being the POINT OF BEGINNING. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking from subsection (a) of Section 1-105, as such territory was added to the corporate limits of said city by an Act approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6883), the following: (6) All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Houston County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows:

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BEGINNING AT A POINT where the easterly right of way of Brady Drive intersects the southerly right of way of Woodlawn Trail, thence in a generally southerly direction along the easterly right of way of Brady Drive to a point where the southerly right of way of Riviera Drive intersects therewith; thence in a generally easterly direction across the right of way of Brady Drive to a point where the southerly right of way of Riviera Drive intersects with the westerly right of way of Brady Drive; thence in a generally northerly direction along the westerly right of way of Brady Drive to a point immediately west of the point of beginning; thence immediately east across the right of way of brady Drive to the POINT OF BEGINNING., and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (6) All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Houston County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING AT A POINT where the most northerly right of way of Woodlawn Trail intersects the easterly right of way of Brady Drive, thene projecting west immediately across the right of way of Brady Drive to a point on the westerly right of way of Brady Drive immediately west of the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence in a generally southerly direction along the westerly right of way of Brady Drive to a point where the northerly right of way of Riviera Drive intersects therewith; thence projecting south to a point on the southerly right of way of Riviera Drive immediately south of the intersection of the westerly right of way of Brady Drive and the northerly right of way of Riviera Drive; thence projecting immediately east across the right of way of Riviera Drive to a point immediately south of the intersection of the easterly right of way of Brady Drive and the northerly right of way of Riviera Drive; thence projecting north across the right of way of Riviera Drive to a point where the northerly right of way of Riviera Drive intersects with the easterly right of way of Brady Drive; thence in a generally

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northerly direction along the easterly right of way of Brady Drive to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of subsection (a) of Section 1-105 a new paragraph to read as follows: Also included within the corporate limits of said city is the following described tract of land, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Houston County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING AT A POINT on the easterly right of way of North Davis Drive where the southerly line of Land Lot 214 of the Fifth Land District of Houston County, Georgia, intersects therewith, thence in a generally northerly direction along the easterly right of way of North Davis Drive to a point where the easterly right of way of North Davis Drive intersects with the southerly right of way of Georgia Highway 247; thence extending immediately west across the right of way of North Davis Drive to a point where the westerly right of way of North Davis Drive intersects with the southerly right of way of Georgia Highway 247; thence in a generally southerly direction along the westerly right of way of North Davis Drive to a point immediately west of the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence immediately east across the right of way of North Davis Drive to a point being the POINT OF BEGINNING. ARTICLE II Section 4 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2-203 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2-203 to read as follows: Section 2-203. Specific powers, duties, and limitations. Without otherwise limiting the general powers of the mayor and council, it shall:

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(a) Adopt all annual appropriations for the city and any supplements or amendments the mayor and council deem necessary from time to time during the fiscal year; (b) Adopt a fiscal year for the city and each of its departments, boards, or other agencies and any other ordinances for the regulation and management of the financial affairs of the city it deems necessary; (c) Adopt ordinances providing for all governmental reorganizations, including the establishment, alteration, or abolishment of any and all nonelective offices, positions, departments, and agencies of the city unless otherwise established or provided by this charter; (d) Adopt ordinances establishing any personnel policies it deems necessary for an adequate and systematic handling of personnel affairs; (e) Appoint or remove, by motion, a city attorney, municipal judge, and members of any board, commission, or authority of the city unless otherwise provided by general state law or this charter; (f) Adopt any ordinance which prescribes the amount and terms of surety bonds conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of office of any officer or employee of the city; provided, however, the city shall pay any premiums on such bonds; (g) Adopt any resolution or motion expressing the mayor and council's opinion on any subject or, where authorized by ordinance, approve by motion the issuance of any license or permit of the city; (h) Establish and appoint, by resolution, any committee of citizens to advise the mayor and council as it deems necessary; provided, however, that the term of such committee shall automatically expire within one year of its creation if not earlier abolished by the mayor and council; and

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(i) Adopt any other ordinance or amendment to this charter as is not denied now or hereafter under general state law or this charter and exercise any other power as may be provided now or hereafter under state law or this charter. Section 5 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2-301 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2-301 to read as follows: Section 2-301. Mayor. (a) The mayor, as chief legislative officer of the city, shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council; (2) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and be the official spokesperson for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) Have the power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; (4) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; (5) Vote on matters before the city council and be counted toward a quorum as any other councilmember; and (6) Fulfill such other executive and administrative duties as the city council shall by ordinance establish. (b) The mayor shall perform any other duties and exercise any other powers required by state or federal law or authorized by ordinance not in conflict with this charter. (c) Otherwise, the mayor shall have all the same powers and duties of other councilmembers.

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(d) The mayor shall forfeit his or her office on the same grounds and under the same procedure as for councilmembers. The compensation of the mayor shall be established in the same manner as for councilmembers. Section 6 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2-302 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2-302 to read as follows: Section 2-302. Mayor pro tempore. By a majority vote, the city council shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during the mayor's disability or absence. Any such disability or absence shall be declared by a majority vote of the city council. The mayor pro tempore shall serve in that office for a term of one year or for the remainder of the term of the council office to which he or she was elected unless that council office becomes vacant as provided in this charter, whereupon a new mayor pro tempore shall be appointed as herein provided. Section 7 . Said Act is further amended by adding between Part III and Part IV a new Part III-A to read as follows: Part III-A Section 3A-101. City manager; appointment; qualifications. The city council shall appoint a city manager for an indefinite term and shall fix his or her compensation. The manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of his or her executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to actual experience in or knowledge of accepted practice with respect to the duties of the office as set forth in this part. At the time of the appointment, the appointee need not be a resident of the city or state, but, during the manager's tenure of office, such manager shall reside within the city. No councilmember shall receive such appointment during the term for which the councilmember shall have been elected or within one year after the expiration of the councilmember's term of office.

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Section 3A-102. Removal of city manager. The city council may remove the city manager at any time by a majority vote of its members. If requested by the person removed as city manager, a public hearing shall be granted by the council within 30 days following notice of removal. Section 3A-103. Acting city manager. By letter filed with the city clerk, the manager shall designate, subject to approval of the city council, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the powers and perform the duties of manager during his or her temporary absence or disability. During such absence or disability, the city council may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another officer of the city to serve until the manager shall return or his or her disability shall cease. Section 3A-104. Powers and duties of city manager. The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city, may head one or more departments, and shall be responsible to the city council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city. To that end, the manager shall have the power and shall be required to: (1) Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the city service, suspend or remove all officers and employees of the city, except as otherwise provided by the city charter or law and except where the head of a department or office has the authority to appoint, suspend, or remove subordinates in such department or office; (2) Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the council together with a message describing the important features of the budget and be responsible for the administration of the budget after adoption; (3) Prepare and submit to the council as of the end of the fiscal year a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city for the preceding year; (4) Keep the council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such recommendations

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with respect thereto as may be deemed desirable; (5) Recommend to the council a standard schedule of pay for each appointive office and position in the city service, including minimum, intermediate, and maximum salaries or rates; (6) Recommend from time to time to the council the adoption of such measures as may be deemed necessary or expedient for the health, safety, or welfare of the community or for the improvement of administrative services; (7) Consolidate or combine offices, positions, departments, or units under his or her jurisdiction with the approval of the city council. The city manager may be the head of one or more departments; (8) Attend all meetings of the city council unless excused therefrom and take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the council. The manager shall be entitled to notice of all regular and special meetings of the council; (9) Supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment for which funds are provided in the budget; let contracts necessary for operation or maintenance of city government or services for amounts up to and including $1,000.00; receive sealed bids for purchases or contracts in excess of $1,000.00 and present such bids to the council for approval; and advise the council on the advantages or disadvantages of contract and bid proposals. No purchase shall be made, contract let, or obligation incurred for any item or service which exceeds the current budget appropriation without a supplemental appropriation by the council. No contract in excess of $1,000.00 and no contract for new construction shall be let except by the city council. The manager, with the approval of the council, may issue rules governing purchasing procedures authorized under this paragraph;

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(10) Require that all laws and ordinances are duly enforced; (11) Investigate the affairs of the city or any department or division thereof and investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of the government of the city and, in regard to service maintained by the public utilities in the city, ensure that all franchises, permits, and privileges granted by the city are faithfully observed; (12) Provide full-time service to the discharge of all official duties; and (13) Perform such other duties as may be required by the council which are not inconsistent with the city charter, law, or city ordinances. Section 3A-105. Council not to interfere with appointments or removal. Neither the council nor any of its members shall direct or request the appointment of any person to or removal from office by the city manager or any of the manager's subordinates or in any manner take part in the appointment or removal of officers and employees in the administrative services of the city. Except for the purpose of inquirey, the council and its members shall deal with the administrative service solely through the city manager and neither the council nor any member thereof shall give orders to any subordinates of the city manager, either publicly or privately. Section 3A-106. Emergencies. In case of accident, disaster, or other circumstance creating a public emergency, the city manager may award contracts and make purchases for the purpose of meeting said emergency; but the manager shall file promptly with the council a certificate showing such emergency and the necessity for such action, together with an itemized account of all expenditures. Section 3A-107. Compensation. The city manager shall receive such compensation as the council shall fix from time to time by ordinance or resolution.

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Section 3A-108. Vacancy. Any vacancy in the office of the city manager shall be filled within 60 days after the effective date of such vacancy. Section 8 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b) of Section 5-301 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) The city manager shall submit to the council at least six weeks prior to the start of the municipal fiscal year a budget message and a budget report, accompanied by a draft of the recommended municipal appropriations ordinance, in a form and manner as may be prescribed by ordinance, which shall provide for the appropriation of the funds necessary to operate all the various departments and to meet the current expenses of the city for the next fiscal year. Section 9 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5-401 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5-104 to read as follows: Section 5-104. Contracting procedures. (a) Any contract of the city for sale or purchase of real property valued at less than $1,000.00 shall be negotiated, authorized, and executed as directed by the council. (b) Any other contract of the city for the sale or purchase of real property shall be approved by a resolution of the mayor and council and shall be negotiated, authorized, and executed as directed by ordinance, and all contracts for the purchase of equipment, supplies, services, or real property valued in excess of $1,000.00 shall be negotiated and authorized only after three or more sealed competitive bids thereon have been submitted in writing to the mayor and council; provided, however, that such bids shall not be required as to any equipment or supplies purchased on a state contract; that is, at the state price and terms from the vendor who has been awarded the contract for purchases by the State of Georgia as to the item being purchased for the year in which the item is being purchased.

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(c) All contracts and all ordinances which shall make or authorize contracts shall be approved as to form by the city attorney. (d) The original of all contracts shall be maintained on file in the office of the city clerk. (e) No contract shall bind the city other than as provided in this charter. (f) Notwithstanding the limitations provided in subsections (a) through (e) of this section, the mayor and council are authorized to adopt, by ordinance, exceptions to the bidding requirements of subsection (b) of this section for purchases by the city of goods or services in excess of $1,000.00. Section 10 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5-402 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5-402 to read as follows: Section 5-402. Purchasing procedures. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (9) of Section 3A-104 and Section 5-401, the mayor and council shall prescribe by ordinance the procedures for all purchases of real and personal property by the city. Prior to the making of purchases and contracts, the availability of adequate funds shall be certified as provided by ordinance. Section 11 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5-403 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5-403 to read as follows: Section 5-403. Sale and disposition of property. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (9) of Section 3A-104 and Section 5-401, the mayor and council shall prescribe by ordinance the procedures for all sales and other disposition of real and personal property by the city. ARTICLE III Section 12 . After the approval of this Act by the Governor or after it otherwise becomes law; it shall be the duty

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of the election superintendent of the City of Warner Robins to issue the call for a special election for the purpose of submitting Article II of this Act to the electors of the City of Warner Robins for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for a date authorized in subparagraph (c)(1)(A) of Code Section 21-3-52 of the O.C.G.A., provided that said election shall occur after March 31, 1995. The superintendent shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Houston County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall Article II of the Act be approved which provides for the appointment of a city manager to exercise certain executive powers and duties for the governing authority of the City of Warner Robins and which changes the provisions relating to the authority of the mayor and council? All persons desiring to vote for approval of Article II of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of Article II of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of Article II of the Act, Article II of this Act shall become of full force and effect upon the date the results of the election pursuant to this section are certified to the Secretary of State; otherwise, Article II of this Act shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of any such election shall be borne by the City of Warner Robins. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent thereof to hold and conduct such election and to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 13 . Except for Article II of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or

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upon its becoming law without such approval. Article II of this Act shall become effective only under the terms and conditions specified in Section 12 of this Act. Section 14 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Warner Robins in Houston County, approved March 7, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 9091), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to provide for a city manager and his or her qualifications, appointment, powers and duties, compensation, and removal from office; to provide for other matters relative to the office of city manager; to change the provisions relating to the mayor, mayor pro-tem, and city council including the powers and duties of such officers and council; to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the mayor; to change the provisions relating to budgets, contracting and purchasing procedures, and the sale and disposition of property; to provide for a referendum election in 1995 to allow the voters to determine whether the office of city manager shall be implemented; and for other purposes. This 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Roy H. Watson, Jr. Representative, 139th District Larry Walker Representative, 141st District Sonny Perdue Senator, 18th District Johnny Floyd Representative, 138th District Robert Ray Representative, 128th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Roy H. Watson, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 139th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Houston Home Journal, which is the official organ of Houston County, on the following date: March 2, 1994. /s/ Roy H. Watson, Jr. Representative, 139th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. HOUSTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDING AUTHORITYCREATION. No. 720 (House Bill No. 2038). AN ACT To create the Houston County School District Building Authority as a public corporation and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the Authority to acquire, construct, own, and convey real property and personal property and to sue and be sued; to authorize the Authority to enter into intergovernmental contracts and contracts with private persons; to confer upon the Authority the power of eminent domain; to authorize the Authority to enter into contracts, lease agreements, and installment sale agreements; to authorize the Authority to accept grants and gifts; to authorize the Authority to fix and collect fees and charges for the use or for the rental of its facilities; to provide for the membership of the Authority; to

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authorize the Authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate projects; to authorize the Authority to acquire the necessary property therefor and to lease or sell any or all of such facilities; to authorize the Authority to sell its contracts, lease agreements, or installment sale agreements or its right to receive payments thereunder, either directly or by creating interests therein; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority, payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the Authority including, but not limited to, amounts derived from leasing and selling facilities of the Authority; to authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues and earnings of the Authority for the payment of such bonds and to authorize the execution of trust indentures to secure the payment thereof and to define the rights of the holders of such bonds or obligations; to provide that no debt of the State of Georgia, of the Houston County School District, or of Houston County shall be incurred in the exercise of any powers granted by this Act; to make the bonds of the Authority exempt from taxation; to authorize the issuance of refunding bonds; to fix the venue of actions relating to any provision of this Act and to provide for the validation of bonds issued by the Authority and of contracts between the Authority and the Houston County School District; to confine the activities of the Authority to the territorial limits of the Houston County School District; to prohibit the Authority from levying any tax; to provide for construction; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Houston County School District Building Authority Act. Section 2 . Houston County School District Building Authority Created. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Houston County School District Building Authority, herein called the Authority, which shall be deemed a public corporation by that name, style, and title. Such corporation shall be separate and distinct from any public corporation heretofore created by the General Assembly and shall

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be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia exercising governmental powers. All property owned by such corporation shall be public property held and owned for governmental purposes and shall be exempt from taxation. Section 3 . General Powers. The Authority shall have the power: (a) To hold, own, and convey real and personal property; (b) To sue and be sued; (c) To have and to use a seal and to alter the same at pleasure; (d) To acquire, construct, purchase, own, equip, operate, extend, improve, lease, and sell any project as hereinafter defined; (e) To exercise the powers conferred upon a public corporation or a public authority by Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia, such Authority being hereby expressly declared to be a public corporation or a public authority within the meaning of such provision of the Constitution of Georgia; (f) To acquire in its own name by purchase on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper or by condemnation in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws of the State of Georgia applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, including the power to proceed as a condemning body under the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to proceedings before a special master, or by gift, grant, lease, or otherwise real property or rights and easements therein and franchises and personal property necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes and to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall continue and to lease or make contracts with respect to the use, sale, or disposition of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of

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the Authority. Title to any such property shall be held by the Authority exclusively for the benefit of the public. The Authority shall be under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned as provided herein except from the funds provided therefor and, in any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the suit, action, or proceedings as may be just to the Authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned; and to the owners of the property to be condemned; and no property shall be acquired as provided herein upon which any lien or other encumbrance exists, unless at the time such property is so acquired a sufficient sum of money shall be deposited in trust to pay and redeem the amount of such lien or encumbrance. If the Authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on lands which are subject to the control of the Houston County School District, the Houston County School Distrct, is authorized to convey such lands to the Authority for such consideration as may be agreed upon by the Authority and the Houston County School District, taking into consideration the public benefit to be derived from such conveyance; (g) To accept gifts and bequests for its corporate purposes; (h) To appoint, select, and employ officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, fiscal agents, and attorneys, and to fix their compensation; (i) To make and execute with public and private persons and corporations contracts, lease agreements, rental agreements, installment sale agreements, and other instruments relating to its projects and incident to the exercise of the powers of the Authority, including contracts for constructing, renting, leasing, and selling its projects for the benefit of the Houston County School District; and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, authority is specifically granted to the Houston County School District to enter into contracts, lease agreements, rental agreements, installment sale agreements,

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and related agreements with the Authority for a term not exceeding 50 years; (j) To sell or assign its rights under its contracts, lease agreements, or installment sale agreements or its right to receive payments thereunder, either directly or through trust or custodial arrangements whereby interests are created in such contracts, lease agreements, or installment sale agreements or the payments to be received thereunder through the issuance of trust certificates, certificates of participation, custodial receipts, or other similar instruments; (k) To accept loans and grants of money or property of any kind from the United States, the State of Georgia, or any political subdivision of the State of Georgia; (l) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to issue revenue bonds payable solely from funds or revenues of the Authority pledged for that purpose and to pledge and assign any of its revenues, income, rent, charges, and fees to provide for the payment of the same and to provide for the rights of the holders of such revenue bonds; and (m) To make such rules and regulations governing its employees and property as it may in its discretion deem proper. Section 4 . Membership. The members of the Authority shall consist of the Chairman of the Board of Education of Houston County, the Superintendent of the Houston County School District, and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Houston County. Immediately upon the passage and approval of this Act, the members of the Authority shall enter upon their duties. The Authority shall elect one of its members as chairman and shall elect a secretary and treasurer who need not necessarily be a member of the Authority. No vacancy on the Authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Authority. The members of the Authority shall not be entitled to compensation for their services but shall be entitled to and

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shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The Authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government. It shall have perpetual existence. Any change in name or composition of the Authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under the provisions of this Act or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this Act. Section 5 . Definitions. As used in this Act, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (a) The word Authority shall mean the Houston County School District Building Authority created in Section 2 of this Act. (b) The word project shall mean and include real and personal property, including school buildings and related facilities and equipment, which are necessary or convenient for the efficient operation of the Houston County School District. (c) The term cost of the project shall include the cost of construction, the cost of all lands, properties, rights, easements, and franchises acquired, the cost of buildings, improvements, materials, labor, and services contracted for, the cost of all machinery and equipment, financing charges, interest prior to and during construction and for one year after the completion of construction, engineering, architectural, fiscal, accounting, inspection, and legal expenses, cost of plans and specifications, and other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project, administrative expenses, and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing herein authorized, the acquisition, construction, renovation, reconstruction, or remodeling of any project, the placing of the same in operation, and the condemnation of property necessary for such construction and operation. Any obligation or expense incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of any

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funds of the Authority, including proceeds of any revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act for any such project or projects and the proceeds of the sale of any contracts, lease agreements, or installment sale agreements or the amounts payable thereunder, either directly or by the creation of interests therein. (d) The term revenue bonds shall mean revenue bonds issued by the Authority pursuant to the terms of this Act and Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law. (e) Any project shall be deemed self-liquidating if, in the judgment of the Authority, the revenues and earnings to be derived by the Authority therefrom and all properties used, leased, and sold in connection therewith will be sufficient to pay the cost of operating, maintaining, and repairing the project and to pay the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds which may be issued to finance, in whole or in part, the cost of such project or projects. Section 6 . Revenue Bonds. The Authority shall have power and is hereby authorized from time to time to provide by resolution for the issuance of negotiable revenue bonds in the manner provided by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any one or more projects, including the cost of constructing, reconstructing, equipping, extending, adding to, or improving any such project, or for the purpose of refunding, as herein provided, any such bonds of the Authority previously issued. The principal of and interest on such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from such part of the revenues and earnings of such project or projects as may be designated in the resolution of the Authority authorizing the issuance of such revenue bonds. The revenue bonds of each issue shall be issued and validated under and in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law. Section 7 . Revenue Bonds; Negotiability and Exemption from Taxation. All revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall have and are hereby declared to have

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all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the negotiable instruments law of this state. Such bonds are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and such bonds and the income thereof shall be exempt from all taxation within this state. Section 8 . Credit not Pledged. Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall not constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Georgia, of the Houston County School District, or of Houston County, but such bonds shall be payable solely from such part of the revenues and earnings of such project or projects as may be designated in the resolution of the Authority authorizing the issuance of such bonds. The issuance of such revenue bonds shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the State of Georgia, the Houston County School District, or Houston County to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever for the payment thereof. No holder of any bond or receiver or trustee in connection therewith shall have the right to enforce the payment thereof against any property of the State of Georgia, the Houston County School District, or Houston County nor shall any such bond constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any such property. All such bonds shall contain on their face a recital setting forth substantially the foregoing provisions of this section. The Houston County School District, however, may obligate itself to pay the amounts required under any contract entered into with the Authority from funds received from taxes to be levied and collected for that purpose to the extent necessary to pay the obligations contractually incurred with the Authority, and from any other source; and the obligation to make such payments shall constitute a general obligation and a pledge of the full faith and credit of the Houston County School District but shall not constitute a debt of the Houston County School District within the meaning of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Article IX, Section V, Paragraph I; and, when the Houston County School District contracts with the Authority to make such payments from taxes to be levied for that purpose, then the obligation shall be mandatory to levy and collect such taxes from year to year in an amount sufficient to fulfill and comply fully with the terms of such contract.

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Section 9 . Revenue Bonds; Trust Indenture as Security. In the discretion of the Authority, any issue of such revenue bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the Authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside of the State of Georgia. Such trust indenture may pledge or assign fees, tolls, rents, revenues, and earnings to be received by the Authority, including the proceeds derived from the sale or lease, from time to time, of any project. Either the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or such trust indenture may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the Authority in relation to the acquisition and construction of any project, the maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of any project, and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys, including the proceeds derived from the sale or lease of any project, and may also provide that any project shall be acquired and constructed under the supervision and approval of consulting engineers or architects employed or designated by the Authority and satisfactory to the original purchasers of the bonds issued therefor, and may also require that the security given by contractors and by any depository of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues or other moneys be satisfactory to such purchasers, and may also contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds pledging all or any part of the revenues and earnings of such project or projects may be issued. Such indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee. In addition to the foregoing, such trust indenture may contain such other provisions as the Authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust indenture may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by such indenture. Section 10 . Revenue Bonds; Sinking Fund. The revenues, fees, tolls, and earnings derived from any particular project or projects, regardless of whether or not such fees, earnings, and revenues were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued and any moneys derived from the sale

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of any properties, both real and personal, of the Authority, unless otherwise pledged and allocated, may be pledged and allocated by the Authority to the payment of the principal and interest on revenue bonds of the Authority as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust indenture may provide, and such funds so pledged, from whatever source received, which such pledge may include funds received from one or more or all sources not previously pledged and allocated, shall be set aside at regular intervals, as may be provided in the resolution or trust indenture, into a sinking fund, which such sinking fund shall be pledged to and charged with the payments of (1) the interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall fall due, (2) the principal of the bonds as the same shall fall due, (3) the necessary charges of any paying agent or agents for paying principal and interest, and (4) any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase. The use and disposition of such sinking fund shall be subject to such regulations as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, but, except as may otherwise be provided in such resolution or trust indenture, such sinking fund shall be a fund for the benefit of all revenue bonds issued pursuant to such resolution or trust indenture without distinction or priority of one over another. Section 11 . Revenue Bonds; Refunding Bonds. The Authority is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the Authority for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon and any premium required for the payment of such bonds prior to maturity. The issuance of such revenue bonds and all the details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the duties of the Authority with respect to the same, shall be governed by the foregoing provisions of this Act insofar as the same may be applicable. Section 12 . Venue; Jurisdiction; Service. The principal office of the Authority shall be in Houston County and the venue of any action against it shall be in Houston County. Any action pertaining to the validation of any bonds issued under the provisions of this Act and for the validation of any contract entered into by the Authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of

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Houston County, Georgia, and such court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of such actions. Service upon the Authority of any process, subpoena, or summons shall be effected by serving the same personally upon any member of the Authority. Section 13 . Revenue Bonds; Validation. Revenue bonds of the Authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure now or hereafter set forth in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended. The petition for validation shall also make a party defendant to such action the Houston County School District, if such school district has or will contract with the Authority with respect to the project for which bonds are to be issued and are sought to be validated, and the Houston County School District shall be required to show cause, if any exists, why such contract and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the court and the validity of the terms thereof be determined and the contract adjudicated as security for the payment of any such bonds of the Authority. The bonds, when validated, and the judgment of validation shall be final and conclusive with respect to the validity of such bonds against the Authority, and the validity of the contract and of the terms and conditions thereof, when validated, and the judgment of validation shall be final and conclusive against the Houston County School District if it be a party to the validation proceeding as herein provided for. Section 14 . Interest of Bondholders and Holders of Interests in Authority Contracts Protected. While any of the bonds issued by the Authority or any interests in contracts of the Authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the Authority or of its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds or such interests in contracts of the Authority. The provisions of this section of this Act shall be for the benefit of the Authority and of the holders of any such bonds and interests in contracts of the Authority and, upon the issuance of bonds or the creation of interests in contracts of the Authority under the provisions of this Act, shall constitute a contract with the holders of such bonds or such interests in contracts of the Authority.

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Section 15 . Moneys Received Considered Trust Funds. All moneys received by the Authority pursuant to this Act, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds or contracts of the Authority, as grants or other contributions, or as revenues, income, fees, and earnings, shall be deemed to be the trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this Act and in such resolutions and trust indentures as may be adopted and entered into by the Authority pursuant to this Act. Section 16 . Rates, Charges, and Revenues of Projects. The Authority is hereby authorized to prescribe and fix and collect rates, fees, tolls, rents, and charges and to revise, from time to time, and collect such revised rates, fees, tolls, rents, and charges for the services, facilities, or commodities furnished, including leases, concessions, or subleases of its projects, and to determine the price and terms at and under which its projects may be sold. Section 17 . Exemption from Taxation. The exercise of the powers conferred upon the Authority hereunder shall constitute an essential governmental function for a public purpose and the Authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation and maintenance of property acquired by it or of buildings erected or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such property or buildings or other income received by the Authority. The tax exemption herein provided shall not include an exemption from sales and use tax on property purchased by or for the use of the Authority. Section 18 . Immunity from Tort Actions. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the State of Georgia, and the officers, agents, and employees of the Authority, when in performance of work of the Authority, shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as officers, agents, and employees of the State of Georgia. The Authority may be sued the same as private corporations on any contractual obligation of the Authority.

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Section 19 . Property Not Subject to Levy and Sale. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process. Section 20 . Scope of Operations. The scope of the Authority's operation shall be limited to the territory embraced within the territorial limits of the Houston County School District, as the same now or may hereafter exist. Section 21 . Powers Declared Supplemental and Additional. This Act does not in any way take away from the Authority any power which may be conferred upon it by law but is supplemental thereto. Section 22 . Authority Without Taxing Power. The Authority shall not have the right to impose any tax on any person or property. Section 23 . Liberal Construction of Act. This Act shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. Section 24 . Severability. Should any sentence, clause, phrase, or part of this Act be declared for any reason to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect the remainder of this Act or any part hereof, other than the part so held to be invalid, but the remaining provisions of this Act shall remain in full force and effect, and it is the express intention of the General Assembly to enact each provision of this Act independently of any other provision hereof. Section 25 . Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 26 . Repeal. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a

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bill to create a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia to be known as the Houston County School District Building Authority; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes. This 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ Roy H. Watson, Jr. Representative, District 139 Sonny Perdue Senator, District 18 Robert Ray Representative, District 128 Larry Walker Representative, District 141 Johnny Floyd Representative, District 138 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Roy H. Watson, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 139th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Houston Home-Journal, which is the official organ of Houston County, on the following date: March 5, 1994. /s/ Roy H. Watson, Jr. Representative, 139th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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GLYNN COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 721 (Senate Bill No. 654). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from all Glynn County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain residents in the amount of $6,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; to provide a homestead exemption from all Glynn County ad valorem taxes, including taxes levied for the reduction of bonded indebtedness, for certain residents of Glynn County who are 62 years of age or older and have a gross income of less than $10,000.00 or are 65 years of age or older who have a net income of less than $10,000.00 in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; to define certain terms; to provide the terms and conditions of such exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . As used in this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means all ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, and on behalf of Glynn County, but not including taxes to reduce bonded indebtedness. (2) Gross income means the income of the resident, together with the income of the resident's spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, from all sources, regardless of whether such income is subject to state or federal taxes. (3) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. (4) Net income means the resident's net income together with the net income of the resident's spouse who

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also occupies and resides at such homestead, as net income is defined by Georgia income tax law. Section 2 . Beginning in the 1995 tax year, each resident of Glynn County is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Glynn County ad valorem taxes in the amount of $6,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. The homestead exemption granted by this section shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Glynn County ad valorem taxes. Section 3 . Beginning in the 1995 tax year, each resident of Glynn County who is 65 years of age or older and who has a net income of less than $10,000.00 is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Glynn County ad valorem taxes and from ad valorem taxes levied to reduce bonded indebtedness in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. The homestead exemption granted by this section shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Glynn County ad valorem taxes. Section 4 . Beginning in the 1995 tax year, each resident of Glynn County who is 62 years of age and has a gross income of less than $10,000.00 is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Glynn County ad valorem taxes and from ad valorem taxes levied to reduce bonded indebtedness in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. In addition, each such resident is granted an exemption from Glynn County ad valorem taxes levied to reduce bonded indebtedness in the amount of $12,000.00. The homestead exemption granted by this section shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Glynn County ad valorem taxes. Section 5 . The tax commissioner of Glynn County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for each exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for an exemption. Section 6 . The exemptions provided by this Act shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as

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the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Glynn County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 7 . Each exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or Glynn County School District taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemptions granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Glynn County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 8 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Glynn County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Glynn County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Glynn County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from Glynn County ad valorem taxes for county purposes, including ad valorem taxes levied to reduce bonded indebtedness, for certain residents 62 years of age or older with a gross income of not more than $10,000.00 and certain residents 65 years of age or older with a net income of not more than $10,000.00 in an amount equal to $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of Glynn County, and which provides a homestead exemption from Glynn County ad valorem taxes for county purposes, excluding ad valorem taxes levied to reduce bonded indebtedness, for certain other persons in an amount equal to $6,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of Glynn County?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Sections 1 through 7 shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 1994. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 7 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Glynn County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 9 . Except as otherwise provided in this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 10 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide homestead exemptions from Glynn County ad valorem taxes for certain classes of residents of Glynn County; and for others purposes. Senator Edward E. Boshears, 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to

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Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Brunswick News, which is the official organ of Glynn County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ E. E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 15th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. GWINNETT COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 722 (Senate Bill No. 628). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a $7,000.00 homestead exemption from Gwinnett County ad valorem taxes, approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4039), so as to increase such exemption from certain county taxes to $10,000.00 over a three-year period; to provide for exemption eligibility; to provide for a special election to approve or reject the increase; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a $7,000.00 homestead exemption from Gwinnett County ad valorem taxes, approved

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March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4039), is amended by striking Section 2 thereof and inserting in its place the following: Section 2. The homestead of each resident of Gwinnett County actually occupied by the owner as a residence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such, is exempted from Gwinnett County ad valorem taxes other than county school district taxes and other than ad valorem taxes levied within the Gwinnett County Recreation District No. 1 pursuant to Section 1 of an Act approved April 14, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 4110) and Section 27 of an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3108), subject to the following limits: (1) The exemption granted by this section shall be in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for the tax year beginning January 1, 1989, and for the tax year beginning January 1, 1990; (2) The exemption granted by this section shall be in the amount of $7,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for the tax year beginning January 1, 1991, and ending with the tax year which ends December 31, 1994; and (3) The exemption granted by this section shall be in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead as specified for the following tax years: Amount of exemption of assessed value of homestead Tax year beginning date for exemption $8,000.00 January 1, 1995 9,000.00 January 1, 1996 10,000.00 January 1, 1997, and for all tax years thereafter Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5 thereof and inserting in its place the following:

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Section 5. Any person who as of January 1, 1994, has applied for and is eligible for the $2,000.00 exemption from county ad valorem taxation granted by the general provisions of the Constitution and laws of this state or the $7,000.00 exemption from county ad valorem taxation granted by subsection (2) of Section 2 of this Act shall be eligible for the exemption granted by subsection (3) of Section 2 of this Act without applying therefor. Thereafter, application for the exemption granted by Section 2 of this Act shall be made in the same manner as the application for said exemption granted by the general provisions of the Constitution and laws of this state. It shall be the duty of any person to notify the tax commissioner in the event such person becomes ineligible for the exemption granted by this Act. Section 3 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Gwinnett County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Gwinnett County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the November, 1994, state-wide general election and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to that date. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Gwinnett County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which increases from $7,000.00 to $10,000 over a three-year period beginning January 1, 1995, the amount of the homestead exemption from certain Gwinnett County ad valorem taxes levied for county purposes? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the

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Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately preceding January 1, 1995. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, the remaining sections of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Gwinnett County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 4 . Except as provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to increase the homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes levied by Gwinnett County for county Purposes; and for other purposes. /s/ Clint M. Day Senator, 48th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Clint M. Day, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 48th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tribune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: February 5, 1994.

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/s/ Clint M. Day Senator, 48th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 10th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. HEARD COUNTYSUPERIOR COURT; CLERK; COMPENSATION. No. 723 (Senate Bill No. 623). AN ACT To amend an Act placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2449), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3978), and by an Act approved February 12, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3520), so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide for cost-of-living increases; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2449), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3978), and by an Act approved February 12, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3520), is amended by striking Section

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2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) The clerk of the superior court shall receive an initial annual salary of $29,726.00, payable in equal monthly installments from county funds and, in addition thereto, shall receive the amounts provided in Code Section 15-6-89 of the O.C.G.A. for serving as clerk to the juvenile court. (b) Whenever the employees in the classified service of the state merit system receive a cost-of-living increase of a certain percentage or a certain amount, the base annual salary of the clerk of the superior court shall be increased by the same percentage or same amount applicable to such state employees. If the cost-of-living increase received by state employees is in different percentages or different amounts as to certain categories of employees, the base annual salary of the clerk of the superior court shall be increased by a percentage or an amount not to exceed the average percentage or average amount of the general increase in salary granted to the state employees. The county governing authority shall use the average percentage increase or average amount increase as calculated by the Office of Planning and Budget. The periodic changes in the base annual salary as authorized by this subsection shall become effective six months following the date that the cost-of-living increase received by state employees becomes effective. (c) The initial annual salary amount provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be increased by 5 percent for the initial and three consecutive subsequent four-year terms of office served by the clerk of the superior court figured at the end of each such period of service. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2449), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes. This 24th day of January, 1994. Senator Steven E. Langford, 29th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Langford, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 29th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the The News and Banner, which is the official organ of Heard County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Steve Langford Senator, 29th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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HEARD COUNTYPROBATE COURT; JUDGE; COMPENSATION. No. 724 (Senate Bill No. 621). AN ACT To amend an Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of a fee system of compensation, approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3971), and an Act approved February 12, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3516), so as to change the compensation of the judge of the Probate Court of Heard County; to provide for cost-of-living increases; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of a fee system of compensation, approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3971), and an Act approved February 12, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3516), is amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) The judge of the probate court shall receive an initial annual salary of $26,406.00 and, in addition thereto, shall receive the amounts provided in Code Section 15-9-64 of the O.C.G.A. for holding and conducting elections and for handling traffic cases. The compensation of the judge of the probate court shall be payable in equal monthly installments from county funds. (b) Whenever the employees in the classified service of the state merit system receive a cost-of-living increase of a certain percentage or a certain amount, the base annual salary of the judge of the probate court shall be increased by the same percentage or same amount applicable to such

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state employees. If the cost-of-living increase received by state employees is in different percentages or different amounts as to certain categories of employees, the base annual salary shall be increased by a percentage or an amount not to exceed the average percentage or average amount of the general increase in salary granted to the state employees. The county governing authority shall use the average percentage increase or average amount increase as calculated by the Office of Planning and Budget. The periodic changes in the base annual salary as authorized by this subsection shall become effective six months following the date that the cost-of-living increase received by state employees becomes effective. (c) The initial annual salary amount provided in subsection (c) of this section shall be increased by 5 percent for the initial and three consecutive subsequent four-year terms of office served by the judge of the probate court figured at the end of each such provided of service. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2452), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge of the Probate Court of Heard County; and for other purposes. This 24th day of January, 1994. Senator Steven E. Langford 29th District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Langford, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 29th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The News and Banner, which is the official organ of Heard County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Steve Langford Senator, 29th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. HEARD COUNTYTAX COMMISSIONER; COMPENSATION. No. 725 (Senate Bill No. 622). AN ACT To amend an Act consolidating the offices and duties of tax receiver and tax collector of Heard County into the single office of tax commissioner of Heard County, approved April 17, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 638), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3973), and an Act approved February 12, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3513), so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide for cost-of-living increases; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act consolidating the offices and duties of tax receiver and tax collector of Heard County into the single office of tax commissioner of Heard County, approved April 17, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 638), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3973), and an Act approved February 12, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3513), is amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 10 in its entirety, which reads as follows: (a) The tax commissioner shall receive an annual salary of $24,850.00, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Heard County., and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) of Section 10 to read as follows: (a) The tax commissioner shall receive an initial annual salary of $32,791.00, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Heard County and, in addition thereto, shall receive the amounts provided in Code Section 45-56-137 of the O.C.G.A. for serving as Ex Officio Sheriff. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 10 new subsections (c) and (d) to read as follows: (c) Whenever the employees in the classified service of the state merit system receive a cost-of-living increase of a certain percentage or a certain amount, the base annual salary of the tax commissioner shall be increased by the same percentage or same amount applicable to such state employees. If the cost-of-living increase received by state employees is in different percentages or different amounts as to certain categories of employees, the base annual salary shall be increased by a percentage or an amount not to exceed the average percentage or average amount of the general increase in salary granted to the state employees. The county governing authority shall use the average percentage increase or average amount increase as calculated by the Office of Planning and Budget. The periodic changes in the

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base annual salary as authorized by this subsection shall become effective six months following the date that the cost-of-living increase received by state employees becomes effective. (d) The initial annual salary amount provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be increased by 5 percent for the initial and three consecutive subsequent four-year terms of office served by the tax commissioner figured at the end of each such period of service. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices and duties of tax receiver and tax collector of Heard County into the single office of tax commissioner of Heard County, approved April 17, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 638), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner of Heard County; and for other purposes. This 24th day of January, 1994. Senator Steven E. Langford 29th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Langford, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 29th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the News and

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Banner, which is the official organ of Heard County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Steve Langford Senator, 29th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. DEKALB COUNTYRECORDER'S COURT; FINES. No. 726 (Senate Bill No. 604). AN ACT To amend an Act to create and establish for and in the County of DeKalb a court to be known as the recorder's court of DeKalb County, approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 3093), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4333), so as to provide the court with authority to assess fines for traffic violations not to exceed the sum of $1,000.00; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to create and establish for and in the County of DeKalb a court to be known as the recorder's court of DeKalb County, approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 3093), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4333), is amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 14 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows:

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(a) The recorder or judge of said court may impose a fine not in excess of that prescribed by the ordinance violated and in no event to exceed the sum of $1,000.00 for any single offense. For any traffic violation, the recorder or judge of said court may impose a fine not to exceed the sum of $1,000.00. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act setting the maximum fine which may be imposed by the DeKalb County recorder or judge of recorder's court for violations of O.C.G.A. 40-6-1 et seq. known as the Uniform Rules of the Road, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3565), so as to change the maximum fine the judge may impose; and for other purposes. Liane Levetan Chief Executive Officer DeKalb County, Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Henson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 55th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Decatur DeKalb News/Era, which is the official organ of DeKalb County, on the following date: February 3, 1994. /s/ Steve Henson Senator, 55th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. COBB COUNTYSTATE COURT; SOLICITOR; ASSISTANT SOLICITORS; DESIGNATIONS. No. 727 (Senate Bill No. 524). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled An Act to create a court to be known as the `Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County,' approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, so as to redesignate the solicitor and assistant solicitors of said court as solicitor general and assistant solicitors general; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled An Act to create a court to be known as the `Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County,' approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 12 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) (1) All prosecutions in criminal cases instituted in the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County shall be by written accusation made by the solicitor general or assistant solicitor general, based upon an affidavit setting forth plainly the offense charged in terms of law, upon which shall be entered the name of the prosecutor.

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(2) On and after the effective date of this Act, the solicitor of the State Court of Cobb County shall be known as and referred to as solicitor general and each assistant solicitor of the State Court of Cobb County shall be known as and referred to as assistant solicitor general. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County (later known as the State Court of Cobb County), approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, and for other purposes. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles C. Clay, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 37th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily

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Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Charles C. Clay Senator, 37th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CHATHAM COUNTYBOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS; APPOINTMENT; TRANSFER OF RECORDS FROM JOINT BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS. No. 729 (Senate Bill No. 516). AN ACT To repeal an Act carrying into effect the provisions of the constitutional amendment authorizing the General Assembly of Georgia to provide that the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah and Chatham County may contract for the consolidation and combining of the county and city board of tax assessors, approved April 8, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 3354); to repeal the amendatory Act relating to this Act, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3442); to provide for the transfer of books, documents, records, property, powers, duties, actions, appeals, and other matters; to provide for the levy of taxes and administration of tax laws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act carrying into effect the provisions of the constitutional amendment authorizing the General

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Assembly of Georgia to provide that the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah and Chatham County may contract for the consolidation and combining of the county and city board of tax assessors, approved April 8, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 3354), is repealed in its entirety. Section 2 . An amendatory Act relating to the Act specified in Section 1 of this Act, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3442), is repealed in its entirety. Section 3 . Upon the effective date of this Act, it shall be the duty of the governing authority of Chatham County to appoint members of a board of tax assessors. Such board shall be appointed and the members thereof shall have such qualifications, terms, duties, and powers as provided by the general laws of the State of Georgia. The powers, duties, books, documents, and property of the current board of tax assessors and all pending actions, matters, and appeals of or before such board shall be transferred to the appropriate board or official of Chatham County who would otherwise have jurisdiction or authority over such matter if the board of tax assessors had never existed. Any such action, matter, or appeal shall not be affected or abated by the abolition of the current board of tax assessors and the transfers authorized by this section. Upon the effective date of this Act, the levy of taxes and the administration of the tax laws within Chatham County shall be pursuant to the Constitution and general laws of the State of Georgia. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. State of Georgia County of Chatham NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to repeal an Act carrying into effect the provisions of the Constitutional Amendment authorizing the General of Georgia to provide that the mayor and alderman of the City of Savannah and Chatham County may contract for the consolidation and

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combination of the County and City of Board of Tax Assessors, approved April 6, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 3154), as amended; particularly by an Act approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3442); to repeal said amendatory Act; and for other purposes. This 18th day of January, 1994. Joseph E. Mahany, Chairman Chatham County Commission GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, J. Tom Coleman, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 1st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Savannah Morning News/Evening Press, which is the official organ of Chatham County, on the following date: January 19, 1994. /s/ J. Tom Coleman, Jr. Senator, 1st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. TOWN OF VERNONBURGELECTIONS; TERMS. No. 730 (Senate Bill No. 144). AN ACT To amend an Act incorporating the Town of Vernonburg, approved March 6, 1866 (Ga. L. 1865-1866, p. 294), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 3370),

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so as to adopt the Georgia Municipal Election Code; to provide a different date for election of officers; to provide different terms for the officers of said town; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act incorporating the Town of Vernonburg, approved March 6, 1866 (Ga. L. 1865-1866, p. 294), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 3370), is amended by striking Section 2 thereof in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) Pursuant to Code Section 21-3-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and in order to ensure uniformity, Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., known as the `Georgia Municipal Election Code,' as amended from time to time, is adopted and incorporated by reference in this Act. (b) The corporate powers of said town shall be invested in an intendant and four commissioners who shall be elected by persons domiciled in said town. Hereafter, the election for intendant and commissioners for the Town of Vernonburg shall be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of every second year, beginning with the year 1993. (c) The term of office of the intendant and commissioners so elected shall expire on December 31 of the second year following the year of their election. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT to Introduce Local Bill Notice is hereby given that local legislation will be introduced at the regular 1993 session of the General Assembly of Georgia to amend the Act incorporating the Town of

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Vernonburg, Ga., approved March 6, 1966 (Ga. L. 1865, p. 294), as amended, particularly by that Act approved April 8, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 3370), so as to adopt the Georgia Municipal Election Code; to provide a different date for election of officers; to provide different terms for the officers of said Town; and to repeal conflicting laws. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, J. Tom Coleman, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 1st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Savannah Morning News, which is the official organ of Chatham County, on the following date: January 13, 1993. /s/ J. Tom Coleman, Jr. Senator, 1st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of February, 1993. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. FULTON COUNTYSTATE COURT; ADDITIONAL JUDGE. No. 731 (Senate Bill No. 212). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a State Court of Fulton County by consolidation of the existing Civil Court of Fulton County and the Criminal Court of Fulton County, approved March 24, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3023), as amended, so as to provide an additional judge for the State Court of Fulton County; to provide for

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the appointment of the initial additional judge and the election of successors; to provide for terms of office of said additional judge and successors to such judge; to provide for the powers and privileges of said additional judge; to provide for the compensation and expenses of said additional judge; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a State Court of Fulton County by consolidation of the existing Civil Court of Fulton County and the Criminal Court of Fulton County, approved March 24, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3023), as amended, is amended by adding at the end of subsection (b) of Section 6 a new paragraph to read as follows: An additional judge is added to the State Court of Fulton County, thereby increasing to nine the number of judges of said court. Such judge shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning January 1, 1995, and expiring December 31, 1996, and until a successor is elected and qualified. A successor to the initial judge shall be elected in a manner provided by law for the election of judges of the state courts of this state at the general election in November, 1996, for a term of four years beginning on January 1, 1997, and until the election and qualification of a successor. Successors shall be elected at the general election in the year in which their respective terms of office expire and shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. They shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election. Such elections shall be held and conducted in a manner provided by law for the election of judges of the state courts of this state. Said additional judge shall have and may exercise all powers, duties, dignity, jurisdiction, privileges, and immunities of the present judges of the State Court of Fulton County. The compensation, salary, and contingent expense allowances of said additional judge shall be the same as that of the other judges of the State Court of Fulton County. Any salary supplements

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heretofore enacted by Fulton County shall also be applicable to the additional judge provided for in this Act. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE ON INTENTIONS TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced in the regular session of the 1993 Georgia General Assembly, a bill to create and act providing for an additional judge for the State Court of Fulton County; to provide for initial appointment and subsequent election of such judge; to provide for terms, powers and compensation of said judge; to create Code Section 4-2-5.1 of the Fulton County Code, and for other purposes. This 27th day of January, 1993. /s/ HONORABLE MICHAEL EGAN Senator, 40th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Michael J. Egan, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 40th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: February 1, 1993. /s/ Michael J. Egan Senator, 40th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of February, 1993. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Oct. 26, 1993 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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MACON WATER AUTHORITYMACON WATER AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN. No. 732 (Senate Bill No. 386). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled Macon Water Commissioners-Pension Plan, approved December 30, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2831, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled City of Macon-Board of Water Commissioners Retirement System Amended, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2695, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled City of Macon-Board of Water Commissioners Retirement System Amended, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2324, et. seq.) as amended by an Ordinance of the City of Macon entitled City of Macon-Charter Amended-Water Commissioners Pension Plan Amended, filed in the office of the Secretary of State on June 1, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 4088, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act Amended, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3464, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Employees' Pension Plan-Amended, approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3967, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Employees' Pension Plan-Amended, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4543, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Employees' Pension Plan-Benefits, approved January 28, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4872, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority-Employees Pension Plan, approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4202, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority-Employees Pension Plan; Benefits; Custodian, approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3724, et. seq.); as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb county Water and Sewerage AuthorityEmployees Pension Plan; Employer Contributions, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4520, et seq.) so as to add certain definitions; to increase benefits payable under the plan; to add a minimum pension of $200 per month; to provide a one-time cost of living raise in benefits to employees who retired prior to July 1, 1986; to change the way

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interest is computed on returned employee contributions; to stagger the terms of the employee members of the Pension Committee; to add new provisions to include a spendthrift clause, provisions dealing with legally incompetent employees and beneficiaries, to provide a limitation of liability; to provide conditions for an effective date and for automatic repeal; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled Macon Water Commissioners-Pension Plan, approved December 30, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2831, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled City of Macon-Board of Water Commissioners Retirement System Amended, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2695, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled City of Macon-Board of Water Commissioners Retirement System Amended, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2324, et. seq.) as amended by an Ordinance of the City of Macon entitled City of Macon-Charter Amended-Water Commissioners Pension Plan Amended, filed in the office of the Secretary of State on June 1, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 4088, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act Amended, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3464, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Employees' Pension Plan-Amended, approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3967, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Employees' Pension Plan-Amended, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4543, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Employees' Pension Plan-Benefits, approved January 28, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4872, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority-Employees Pension Plan, approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4202, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority-Employees Pension Plan; Benefits; Custodian, approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3724, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb county Water and Sewerage AuthorityEmployees Pension Plan; Employer Contributions, approved

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April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4520, et seq.) is amended by striking said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 1 . Macon Water Authority Employee's Pension Plan Continued . The pension and retirement plan for certain eligible employees and officers of the Macon Water Authority, the successor to the Board of Water Commissioners of Macon, Georgia and the Macon-Bibb County Water Sewerage Authority, created by an Act of the General Assembly approved December 30, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2831), as amended, is continued and shall be known as `The Macon Water Authority Employees' Pension Plan.' Section 2. Definitions . As used in this Act, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meaning hereby ascribed unless a different meaning is clearly required by the immediate context in which the word, term or phrase is used: (a) `Authority' and `Macon Water Authority' shall mean the legal entity created by an Act approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, pp. 2737, (et seq.) as amended particularly by an Act approved March 23, 1993, (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991, et seq.). (b) The masculine shall include the feminine. (c) `Service' and `Years of Service' shall mean the period in the employ of the Authority and while a member of this Plan. A year of service shall not be the calendar year, but shall be a service period of twelve months, except that in computing fractional years of service six or more service months shall be considered a year of service. No period during which benefits are received under this plan shall be considered `Service' or `Years of Service.' (d) `Final Average Monthly Earnings' shall mean the total compensation received by the member from the Authority during the last three years of service with the Authority, divided by thirty-six; provided, however, that in the event of prolonged illness or other justifying cause, to be

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judged solely by the Authority, the Authority may compute `Final Average Monthly Earnings' of the affected member by using the three years most productive of compensation from the Authority and to the member, and divide such total by thirty-six. (e) `Compensation' shall mean the total wages or salary received from the Authority but shall not include any bonuses payable to members of the Plan. (f) `Actuarial equivalent' shall mean the equality in value of the aggregate amounts expected to be received under different forms of payment based upon mortality and interest rate assumptions approved from time to time by the Authority. (g) `Beneficiary' shall mean the person or persons entitled to receive any benefits at the death of the member and who has been designated by the member by written notice to the Authority. If no person or persons so designated are living at the time of the death of the member, the beneficiary shall be the estate of the member. Section 3 . Member Eligibility . All employees and officers of the Authority as of December 30, 1953 and thereafter, are eligible for inclusion in the pension and retirement plan established hereby, except the following persons, who are expressly excluded: (a) Elected members of the Authority and the attorney (s)-at-law for the Authority. (b) All casual or temporary employees and contractors and their employees, whose work with the Authority is casual, temporary or by the job or contract. (c) All officers and employees whose employment with the Authority is part-time and the majority of whose income is not derived from employment by the Authority. The Authority is vested with full authority to solely and exclusively judge and determine the application of this coverage exception.

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Section 4 . Contributions . (a) Employee Contributions . Each member of the pension plan herein created shall make contributions to the pension fund of such plan as follows: (1) Four and 61/100 percent (4.61%) of the total compensation received from the Authority during the calendar year, or fraction thereof, from December 30, 1953 until termination of employment. (2) The amount of the required contributions to be paid by each member of the plan shall be deducted and withheld by the Authority from the Compensation paid to such member. All eligible employees or officers employed or taking office after December 30, 1953, and any employee or officer actively engaged in the service of the Authority on December 30, 1953 are conclusively held to have consented to such deduction, the plan provided herein being compulsory as to eligible officers and employees. (b) Employer Contributions . The Authority shall contribute to the pension fund from its general funds such annual amounts as are necessary to equal employee contributions, less an amount equal to the total payments made to withdrawing members during a plan year under Sections 6(a)(7) and (8); and may contribute from its general funds such additional amounts as it may deem necessary or as may be required by general law to maintain at all times the fund and plan on a sound financial basis, but shall contribute from its general funds such amounts as may be necessary to augment the fund at any time to meet benefits payable therefrom. The sums necessary to discharge the administration of this Plan and the sums provided for in the paragraph immediately above shall be paid from the general funds of the Authority and shall be treated as a personnel expense. The Authority or its successors is authorized and required to consult and employ, at its expense, from its general

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funds, from time to time, actuaries to compute such periodic payments as may be necessary in order to maintain and assure the continuing solvency of the pension and retirement plan, and to furnish such audits and reports as may from time to time be required by general law. Section 5 . Pension Fund . Custodian . Investment of Pension Fund . The contributions of members of the plan, as well as the income and return from investments hereinafter authorized, shall constitute the pension fund for this plan and shall be held in trust for payments pursuant to this plan, and all payments becoming due under the pension and retirement plan established hereby shall be solely payable therefrom. All such funds shall be initially paid over to the business operations director of the Authority and, until changed by the Authority, the business operations director of the Authority shall be the custodian of the pension fund; and while the same is in his possession the bond of the business operations director shall be liable for the safekeeping thereof. The Authority is authorized, in its discretion, and from time to time, to appoint, subject to revocation at any time and subject to such guard for safekeeping as the Authority may prescribe, one or more state or national banks having places of business in the State of Georgia, and maintaining an active trust department, as custodian of the fund, in whole or in part, and for purposes of disbursement pursuant to this Act and the order of the Authority, and/or for purposes of investment of such fund, and agree to the fee or charge for such services of such custodian or custodians; the purpose or purposes for which the custodian or custodians is or are appointed to be stated in writing by the Authority at the time of appointment, which statement shall be recorded on the official minutes of the Authority and a copy thereof delivered to the custodian or custodians. The Authority or a designated member of the Authority shall have authority and discretion, to be exercised at any time and from time to time, to invest all or any part of the fund as follows:

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(a) As provided by the then effective laws of Georgia for investments by trustees or investments by guardians without court order or proceedings; (b) As provided by the then effective laws of Georgia for investments by trustees or by guardians with court order and after the Authority has first obtained such court order; (c) Without court order and without authority or permission of any kind, other than herein given, in stocks, bonds and securities then approved as investments of common trust funds by an active trust department of any state or national bank having a place of business in the State of Georgia. The Authority may at any time, and from time to time, delegate, subject to immediate revocation, the aforesaid powers of investment to the then custodian of the fund, or any portion of the fund; but no investment by the custodian other than as provided by the then effective laws of the State of Georgia for investments by trustees or guardians without court order shall be made except upon written approval, of each specific investment, by the Authority or by the member of the Authority designated for the purpose of supervising such investments. Fees or other charges made by the custodian and/or investment custodian with the approval of the Authority shall be payable from the pension fund. Section 6 . Benefits; Qualification for Benefits; Optional Forms of Retirement Benefits. (a) Benefits. Normal Retirement: (1) Upon reaching sixty-three (63) years of age, a member of the Plan shall be entitled to a monthly retirement benefit in an amount equal to the product of the percentage set forth in the table below for his years of service times the years of service times the final average monthly earnings.

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YEARS OF SERVICE PERCENTAGE 1-30 1.750% 31 1.775% 32 1.880% 33 1.825% 34 1.850% 35 1.875% 36 1.900% 37 1.925% 38 1.950% 39 1.975% 40 or More 2.000% In the event that the normal retirement monthly benefit of any member who has retired as of the effective date of this Act does not equal at least $20 times the number of years of service up to a maximum of ten (10) years, then the monthly benefit of such member shall be the product of $20 times the number of years of service up to a maximum of Two Hundred ($200) Dollars. Disability Retirement: (2) Any member who is (1) permanently and totally disabled after five continuous years of service and (2) who is unable to efficiently perform the essential functions required by his job shall be entitled to a monthly disability retirement allowance equal to one and three-fourts percent (1.750%) of his final average monthly earnings times his number of years of service; such amount in no event to be less than Twenty ($20) Dollars per month for each year of continuous service; provided, however, that for years of service for thirty (30) or more the member shall be entitled to benefits calculated in accordance with the schedule set forth in subsection (1) above. Such allowance shall be paid as calculated and in full until the member dies. (3) A member who is permanently and totally disabled from accidental, violent and external causes suffered in the line of duty and in the performance of duty shall be entitled to a monthly disability retirement allowance equal to two-thirds (66.667%) of his final average monthly earnings. Such allowance shall be paid as calculated and in full until the member dies.

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Early Retirement: (4) Upon reaching fifty-five (55) years of age and prior to attaining sixty-three (63) years of age, any member who has fifteen (15) or more years of service as defined in section 2(c) of this Act, may retire, at his option and shall receive benefits actuarially equivalent to what his benefits would be under this Act if he were sixty-three (63) years of age on the day of such optional retirement. (5) Any member, before attaining the age of sixty-three (63) years who has twenty-five (25) or more years of service as defined in section 2(c) of this Act, may retire, at his option, and shall receive benefits actuarially equivalent to what his benefits would be under this Act if he were sixty-three (63) years of age on the date of such optional retirement. (6) Any member who has thirty (30) or more years of service as defined in subsection (c) of section (2) of this Act and has attained the age of fifty-five (55) years may retire, at his option, and shall receive benefits, without actuarial reduction, to which he would have been entitled under this Act as if he had retired at sixty-three (63) years of age on the date of such optional retirement. Member Terminates Employment Prior To Being Eligible for Retirement: (7) In the event a member terminates his service, or his service is terminated for any reason other than death or cause for which he receives benefit payments elsewhere under this Pension Plan, he shall be entitled to a severance benefit equal to the full amount of his total contributions to the Pension Fund, as calculated in subsection (a) of Section 4 hereof: Provided, simple interest shall be added on and to his contributions annually at the rate of 75% of the actuarial interest assumption figures in effect during such employee's time of service, with such interest to be calculated on contributions made through the end of the year next preceding the year of the member's termination.

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(8) In the event, after ten years' service, a member terminates his service, or his service is terminated for any reason other than death or cause, for which the employee is not entitled to receive benefits elsewhere under this Pension Plan, his benefits as provided herein shall be vested, but payment thereof shall be deferred to age sixty-three (63) years; Provided, the employee shall leave his contributions in the Fund; Provided, such employee shall be entitled, at his option, to receive actuarially reduced benefits prior to age sixty-three (63) years, when his service would have totaled twenty-five (25) years had he remained in the service of the Authority. A member shall be notified of his option to leave his contributions in the Plan by certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall have twelve (12) months in which to make an election to remain in the Plan or withdraw his contributions. The contributions of a member who fails to make an election within twelve (12) months will be paid to the member as provided in subsection (7) next above. Survivor Benefits: (9) The surviving spouse, or if no surviving spouse, the beneficiary, or if no beneficiary the surviving heirs-at-law of a member dying prior to retirement, shall receive a death benefit equal to the full amount the member has paid into the Pension Fund; Provided, simple interest shall be added on and to the member's contributions annually at the rate of 75% of the actuarial interest assumption figures in effect during such employee's time of service, with such interest to be calculated on contributions made through the end of the year next preceeding the year of the member's death. (10) The surviving spouse, or if no surviving spouse, the beneficiary, or if no beneficiary, the surviving heirs-at-law of a member killed by accidental, violent and external causes sustained in the line of duty and in the active performance of duty, shall receive a death benefit as set out in subsection (9) next above, plus one hundred

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dollars ($100.00) for each year of service, up to a maximum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). (11) In the event an actively employed member dies prior to retirement but is survived by a spouse, and has attained the age and/or years of service requirement in any of subsections (1), (4), (5) or (6) of this Section 6(a), such spouse shall be entitled to a monthly benefit equal to fifty percent (50%) of the benefit accrued to such employee as of the date of death. (12) In the event a pensioned member who is receiving retirement benefits (i) in accordance with subsections (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), or (8) of subsection (a) of this Section 6, or (ii) in accordance with option B of subsection (c) of this section 6, or (iii) in accordance with option C of subsection (c) of this section 6 if the form of such option C does not require a beneficiary, dies before receiving pension benefits in an amount equal to the death benefit provided in subsection (9) hereof (the amount of interest to be calculated to date of retirement only for this subsection), the difference shall be paid to the surviving spouse, or if no surviving spouse, to the beneficiary, or if no beneficiary, to the surviving heirs-at-law of the deceased pensioned member. (13) In the event a pensioned member is receiving retirement benefits (i) in accordance with option A of subsection (c) of this Section 6, or (ii) in accordance with option C of subsection (c) of this Section 6 if the form of such option C requires a beneficiary, and such member and the member's beneficiary die before receiving combined total pension benefits in an amount equal to the death benefit provided in subsection (9) hereof (the amount of compound interest to be calculated to date of retirement only for this subsection), the difference shall be paid to the surviving spouse, or if no surviving spouse, to the surviving heirs-at-law of the deceased pensioned member. (14) Effective as of January 2, 1992, the monthly benefit of every member of the Plan who was retired and

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receiving benefits prior to July 1, 1986 shall be increased by Five (5%) Percent on a one-time basis. This one-time increase in benefits shall also be applicable to any beneficiary if that beneficiary's member was retired and receiving benefits prior to July 1, 1986. (b) Qualification for Benefits . (1) Permanent and total disability shall be determined upon the report of two reputable practicing physicians, resident of Bibb County, Georgia, and after physical examination of the claimant; one of the physicians shall be selected by the Authority, one by the member, and in case of disagreement of the two physicians so selected, a third physician with like qualifications shall be selected by the two first named physicians; or, upon their failing to agree upon a selection, by the Authority. The decision of a majority of the physicians so selected shall govern and be determinative. In the event it is determined by the method aforesaid that the member is permanently and totally disabled and he is placed upon the pension list, the member so pensioned shall, at the instance and direction of the Authority, be subject to periodic physical reexamination in the same manner as provided herein for the original physical examination; and if then found able to actively perform the duties or services that he was performing at the time his disability was sustained, the Authority may order that he return to active service with the Authority and that his pension payments be discontinued during the period of such active employment. In the event the member so ordered by the Authority to return to active employment with the Authority fails or refuses to do so within thirty (30) days of written notice so to do, the right of the member to disability payments shall be conclusively and for all time terminated. In the event such member shall return to active employment with the Authority as ordered by the Authority, he shall resume payment of contributions then required by the pension plan, and shall likewise be entitled to further service credit during the time he remains in the active service of

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the Authority. Such member shall not be entitled to other retirement benefits of the plan save by relinquishment of any and all rights to any disability benefits. (2) No pension payments for total and permanent disability shall be paid under this plan if it be found that the member's disability was caused by the member's wilful misconduct or self-inflicted injury, or grows out of member's attempt unlawfully to injure another, or the commission or attempted commission of a felony under the laws of this State or of the United States. (3) No payments for total or permanent disability from external causes suffered in the line of duty and in the performance of duty shall be paid for the period for which the claimant receives payment, or for the period computed in a lump sum payment, under the Worker's Compensation Laws of Georgia, and as the same may be amended. (4) Pension retirement or disability payments shall not be made to any member while receiving any remuneration as an officer or employee of the Authority. (5) All questions arising concerning this plan or incident thereto, for the solution of which specific provision is not herein made, shall be conclusively resolved in the manner provided in Section 7 hereof. (c) Optional Forms of Retirement Benefits. (1) Election . A member of the plan shall be entitled to elect, or to revoke a previous election and make a new election, at any time six (6) months or more prior to his retirement in accordance with subsections (1), (4), (5), or (6) of subsection (a) of this Section 6, or prior to commencement of retirement payment in accordance with subsection (8) of subsection (a) of this Section 6, to have his retirement benefit payable under one of the options hereinafter set forth in lieu of the retirement benefits he is otherwise entitled to receive in accordance with such subsections. Election of any option shall be made by the

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member in writing and shall be subject to approval by the Authority. The optional form of retirement benefit thus elected shall be paid in accordance with the terms of such option. A member of the plan who retires as a result of permanent and total disability as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Section 6 shall not be entitled to receive his retirement benefit under any optional form of retirement benefit. (2) Description of Options . The amount of any optional retirement benefit as set forth below shall be the actuarial equivalent of the amount of benefit that would otherwise be payable to the member. Option A . Joint and Survivor Option - A decreased retirement benefit which shall be payable during the joint lifetime of both the member and his beneficiary and which shall continue after the death of either during the lifetime of the survivor in the same amount, or in such smaller amount as the member may designate. Option B . Social Security Option - An increased retirement benefit payable during the lifetime of a member who retires in accordance with subsections (4), (5) or (6) of subsection (a) of this Section 6 until his retirement benefits commence under the Federal Social Security Act and a reduced retirement benefit payable thereafter for life, in order to produce a more level retirement income when such reduced retirement benefit is added to his primary benefits under Social Security. The exact amount of benefit shall be based upon estimated primary benefits under Social Security determined as of the date such member retires. Option C . Other Options - Subject to the approval of the Authority, any form of option except a lump sum distribution. (3) Beneficiary . A member who elects option A, or C if the form of such option C requires a beneficiary,

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shall, on a form provided for that purpose, designate a person to receive benefits which continue to be payable upon the death of the member. Such person shall be the beneficiary of the member. (4) Cancellation of Election . The election by a member of option A, or option C if the form of such option C requires a beneficiary, shall be null and void if either the member of his designated beneficiary shall die before benefits commence. Section 7 . Rules and Regulations. Pension Committee . The Authority shall have full power and authority to pass all reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. A committee to be known as the `Pension Committee,' composed of six (6) members, shall administer the terms of this Act, the Pension Plan provided hereby, and such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Authority. The decisions of the Pension Committee upon any questions concerning the Act, the Plan, or such rules and regulations shall be final, conclusive and determinative of the question or questions involved and of the rights of the party or parties affected. The Authority shall elect three (3) of its members to the Committee who shall serve at the pleasure of the Authority. The official and employee members of the pension plan shall elect and certify to the Authority three (3) members who shall serve on the Committee for terms of four years or until their successors are elected. The members of the Plan shall meet on the first Monday in April beginning in 1994 and each two years thereafter for the purpose of electing the employee members to the Committee. At the election held on the first Monday in April of 1994, the members of the Plan shall elected two members of the Pension Committee for a term of four years and one member for a term of two years. The members of the committee elected thereafter shall serve terms of four years or until their successor shall have been elected. The members of the Pension Plan shall

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also meet to elect any new member required to fill any unexpired term created by a vacancy in office. In the event of an equal division of opinion of the Committee on any matter properly brought before it, the Chief Judge of the Macon Judicial Circuit, or his designee, shall be consulted and shall cast the deciding vote. Section 8 . Payment of Benefits and Exemption of Funds and Benefits . All benefit payments save those described in subsections (7), (9), (10), (12), and (13) of Subsection (a) of Section 6 shall be paid monthly. No benefit payment or portion of the Pension Fund contributed by member employees or officers shall be subject to assignment, or used as collateral for any claim or debt of any kind or character by any person, firm or corporation whatsoever, save by and at the instance of the Macon Water Authority or `The Macon Water Works Credit Union,' a corporation of Bibb County, Georgia, and then only for money lawfully owing to the Authority or the Credit Union by any particular member, and then only to the extent of such member's benefit payments and contributions to the Pension Fund made prior to the completion of ten years' service, and then only to a member whose service is terminated. Neither such employee nor any beneficiary shall have any right to alienate, commute, anticipate or assign any of the benefits, payments, proceeds or distributions under this Plan, except to the Authority or the Credit Union, and if any employee shall attempt to dispose of the benefits provided for him other than to the Authority or the Credit Union, or to dispose of the right to receive such benefits other than to the Authority or the Credit Union, or in the event there should be an effort to seize such benefits, or the right to receive such benefits by attachment, execution or other legal or equitable process by any except the Authority or the Credit Union, such right may pass and be transferred at the discretion of the Pension Committee, to such one or more as may be appointed by the Committee from among the beneficiaries, if any, theretofore designated by the employee member, or from the spouse, children or other dependents of the employee member, in such shares as the Committee may appoint.

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Any appointment so made by the Committee may be revoked by it at any time and further appointment made by it which may include the employee member. Section 9 . Legally Incompetent Employee or Beneficiary . If any employee member or beneficiary is a minor, or is in the judgment of the Committee otherwise legally incapable of personally receiving and giving a valid receipt for any payment due him hereunder, the Committee may, unless and until claim shall have been made by a duly appointed guardian of such person, direct that such payment or any part thereof be made to such person's spouse, child, parent, brother or sister or other person deemed by the Committee to have incurred expense for or assumed responsibility for the expenses of such person. Any payment so made shall be a complete discharge of any liability under this system for such payment. Section 10. Benefits Supported Only By Pension Fund . Any person having any claim under this Pension Plan will look solely to the assets of the Pension Fund for satisfaction. In no event will the Authority or any of its officials, members of its Pension Committee or agents, be liable in their individual capacities to any person whomsoever under the provisions of the system. Section 11. Discrimination . The Authority, through the Pension Committee shall administer this Plan in a uniform and consistent manner with respect to all employees and shall not permit discrimination of any kind. Section 12. Limitation of Liability; Legal Action . (a) It is expressly understood and agreed by each employee who becomes a member hereunder, that except for its or their wilful neglect or fraud, neither the Authority, the Pension Committee, nor any members of either body, shall be in any way subject to any suit or litigation, or to any legal liability, for any cause or reason or thing whatsoever, in connection with the Pension Plan or its operation, and each such employee hereby releases the Authority and all of its officers and agents from any and all liability or obligation.

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(b) To any action or proceeding involving the assets held with respect to the Pension Plan or the administration thereof, the Authority, shall be the only necessary party, and no employees or former employees of the Authority or their beneficiaries or any other person having or claiming to have an interest in the Plan shall be entitled to any notice or process. Any final judgment that may be entered in any such action or proceeding shall be binding and conclusive on the parties hereto, the Authority and all persons having or claiming to have any interest in the system. Section 13. Claims . Any payment to an employee or beneficiary, or to their legal representative, in accordance with the provisions of this Pension Plan, shall to the extent thereof be in full satisfaction of all claims hereunder against the Authority, the Pension Committee and the fund custodian, any of whom may require such employee, beneficiary or legal representative, as a condition precedent to such payment, to execute a receipt and release therefor in such form as shall be determined by the Authority, Pension Committee or fund custodian, as the case may be. Section 14 . Prohibition on Duplication or Doubling of Benefits . No employee-member nor a spouse thereof, nor the heirs-at-law or estate thereof, shall be entitled to double benefits, and there shall be no duplication of benefits payable under the provisions of this Pension Plan. Section 15 . Provisions Severable . If this Act or any portion of it, or the application of this Act or any portion of it to any person or circumstance, shall be declared invalid, the remainder of this Act and the application of such invalid portion to other persons and circumstances shall remain unaffected. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 1994, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.

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Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. GEORGIA, BIBB COUNTY NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Pursuant to the provisions of Section 28-1-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, notice is hereby given that application will be made to the 1993 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia to amend an Act of the General Assembly entitled Macon Water CommissionersPension Plan, approved December 30, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, page 2831, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled City of MaconBoard of Water Commissioners Retirement System Amended, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, page 2695, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled City of MaconBoard of Water Commissioners Retirement System Amended, approved March 10, 1970, (Ga. L. 1970, page 2324, et. seq.) as amended by an Ordinance of the City of Macon entitled City of MaconCharter AmendedWater Commissioners Pension Plan Amended, filed in the office of the Secretary of State on June 1, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, page 4088, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act Amended, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. page 3464, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Employees' Pension PlanAmended, approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1083, page 3967, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Employees' Pension PlanAmended, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, page 4543, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Employees' Pension PlanBenefits, approved January 28, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, page 4872, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage AuthorityEmployees Pension Plan, approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, page 4202, et. seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage AuthorityEmployees Pension Plan; Benefits; Custodian, approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, page 3724, et seq.) as amended by an Act entitled Macon-Bibb county Water and Sewerage AuthorityEmployees

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Pension Plan; Employer Contributions, approved April 4, 1991, (Ga. L. 1991, page 4520, et seq.) so as to add certain definitions; to increase benefits payable under the plan, to add a minimum pension of $200 per month; to provide a one-time cost of living raise in benefits to employees retired prior to July 1, 1986; to change the way interest is computed on returned employees contributions; to stagger the terms of the employee members of the Pension Committee; to add new provisions to include a spendthrift clause; provions dealing with legally incompetent employees and beneficiaries; to provide a limitation of liability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 19th day of February, 1993. /s/ W. WARREN PLOWDEN, JR. Attorney for the Macon Water Authority GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Robert Brown, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 26th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Macon Telegraph, which is the official organ of Bibb County, on the following date: February 24, 1993. /s/ Robert Brown Senator, 26th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of March, 1993. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Oct. 26, 1993 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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GLYNN COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGE; COMPENSATION. No. 733 (Senate Bill No. 542). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Glynn County, approved March 9, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 702), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4338), so as to change the compensation of the judge of said court; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Glynn County, approved March 9, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 702), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4338), is amended by striking from Section 4 the undesignated paragraph which reads as follows: Effective July 1, 1989, the judge of the State Court of Glynn County shall receive an annual salary which is equal to 85 percent of the annual salary received from state funds by a superior court judge and 85 percent of the annual salary supplement paid from the funds of Glynn County to a judge of the Superior Court of Glynn County., and inserting in its place the following undesignated paragraphs: Effective July 1, 1994, the judge of the State Court of Glynn County shall receive an annual salary which is equal to 90 percent of the annual salary received from state funds by a superior court judge and 90 percent of the annual salary supplement paid from the funds of Glynn County to a judge of the Superior Court of Glynn County. Effective July 1, 1995, the judge of the State Court of Glynn County shall receive an annual salary which is equal

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to 95 percent of the annual salary received from state funds by a superior court judge and 95 percent of the annual salary supplement paid from the funds of Glynn County to a judge of the Superior Court of Glynn County. Effective July 1, 1996, the judge of the State Court of Glynn County shall receive an annual salary which is equal to 100 percent of the annual salary received from state funds by a superior court judge and 100 percent of the annual salary supplement paid from the funds of Glynn County to a judge of the Superior Court of Glynn County. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Glynn County, approved March 9, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 702), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4338); and for other purposes. EDWARD E. BOSHEARS Senator, 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Brunswick News, which is the official organ of Glynn County, on the following date: January 12, 1994. /s/ E. E. Boshears Senator, 6th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 25th day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF CONYERSCOUNCIL; MEMBERSHIP; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS; VACANCIES; ELECTION SUPERINTENDENT; REFERENDUM. No. 734 (Senate Bill No. 550). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled An Act to create a new charter for the City of Conyers, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3868), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4032), so as to change the number of council members; to provide for certain residency requirements; to provide for council districts; to provide for elections; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for an election superintendent; to provide for a referendum and for automatic repeal; to provide for submission under the federal Voting Rights Act; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled An Act to create a new charter for the City of Conyers, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3868), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4032), is amended by striking in their entireties Sections 2-101 and 2-102 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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2-101. Creation; composition. There shall be a city council, referred to in this chapter as the council, which shall be composed of the mayor and five council members elected in the manner and for the terms of office provided for in Article IV of this chapter. 2-102. Qualifications. To be eligible for election or appointment to the council, a person, at the time of election or appointment, must: (1) Have attained the age of 18 years; (2) Have resided in the city and in the district such person seeks to represent for at least one year; (3) Be a qualified elector of the city; and (4) Meet any other requirements as may be established by state law. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Chapter 1 of Article IV and inserting in lieu thereof the following: CHAPTER 1 Conduct of Elections Section 4-101. Application of general laws. All municipal general or special elections and primaries shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the `Georgia Municipal Election Code.' Section 4-102. Districts and posts. (a) The city shall be divided into four council districts as provided in this section. Each such district shall be composed of either a portion of the Conyers and Olde Towne Precinct or any combination thereof as provided in this subsection. The districts are further delineated on the map designated as the Official City of Conyers, Georgia Election Districts Map, August 20, 1993, which map is adopted and made a part of this Act.

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Council District 1 ROCKDALE COUNTY: VTD: 0001 CONYERS (Part) Tract: 0603.03 Block(s): 303B, 305, 306, 307, 308 Tract: 0603.04 Block(s): 101, 102A, 102B, 103, 304A VTD: 0009 OLDE TOWNE (Part) Tract: 0603.04 Block(s): 102C, 106A, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 517, 518, 519, 522, 523, 524 Council District 2 ROCKDALE COUNTY VTD: 0001 CONYERS (Part) Tract: 0603.03 Block(s): 201A, 205A, 206A, 207, 208A, 208B, 208C, 210A, 211, 212A, 213, 214, 215, 216A, 303A, 601A, 602A, 603, 604 VTD: 0008 MILSTEAD (Part) Tract: 603.03 Block(s): That part of Block 701B lying within the city limits of Conyers as of January 1, 1994 VTD: 0009 OLDE TOWNE (Part) Tract: 0603.03 Block(s): 116A, 201B, 201C, 501A, 502A, 503, 504, 505, 601B, 605A, 607A, 701A Council District 3 ROCKDALE COUNTY VTD: 0001 CONYERS (Part) Tract: 0603.03 Block(s): 218, 219, 220 Tract: 0603.04 Block(s): 114, 115, 116 VTD: 0008 MILSTEAD (Part) Tract: 603.02

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Block(s): Those parts of Blocks 201, 212, 605, 611B, 614, and 617 lying within the city limits of Conyers as of January 1, 1994 Tract: 0603.03 Block(s): That part of Block 119B lying within the city limits of Conyers as of January 1, 1994 VTD: 0009 OLDE TOWNE (Part) Tract: 0603.02 Block(s): 611A Tract: 0603.03 Block(s): 113A, 118A, 118C, 118D, 119A, 401A, 402, 403, 506, 507, 508, 509, 511, 511B, 702A Tract: 0603.04 Block(s): 202, 401A, 402, 403A, 404 Council District 4 ROCKDALE COUNTY VTD: 0001 CONYERS (Part) Tract: 0603.03 Block(s): 221, 222 Tract: 0603.04 Block(s): 501, 502, 503A, 504, 505, 506 VTD: 0003 FIAT SHOALS (Part) Tract: 603.04 Block(s): Those parts of Blocks 704 and 705B lying within the city limits of Conyers as of January 1, 1994 VTD: 0009 OLDE TOWNE (Part) Tract: 0602. Block(s): 701A Tract: 0603.02 Block(s): 301A, 305A Tract: 0603.03 Block(s): 510 Tract: 0603.04 Block(s): 113A, 405, 406, 407A, 503B, 507, 508, 509, 510A, 516, 520, 521, 525A, 526, 527, 528A, 529, 530, 601A, 607A, 608, 609A, 610, 611A, 612, 613, 614A, 615A, 616A, 617A, 701A, 701B, 702A, 705A

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(b) (1) The members of the council shall be districted as follows: District 1: one member; District 2: two members; one member from Post 1 and one member from Post 2; District 3: one member; and District 4: one member. (2) Each council member shall reside in the district which he or she serves. (c) The mayor shall be elected at large. (d) For purposes of subsection (a) of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any council district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of the City of Conyers which is not included in any council district described in subsection

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(a) of this section shall be included within that council district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of the City of Conyers which is described in subsection (a) of this section as being included in a particular council district shall nevertheless not be included within such council district if such part is not contiguous to such council district. Such non-contiguous part shall instead be included within that council district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 4-103. Elections; time for holding. (a) The initial elections for mayor and council members under this Act shall be held at a special election conducted on July 19, 1994. Thereafter, all municipal elections shall be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November in odd-numbered years. (b) At the special election held on July 19, 1994, the mayor and council members representing District 1 and District 2 Post 1 shall be elected for terms ending on December 31, 1997, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The council members representing District 2 Post 2, District 3, and District 4 shall be elected for terms ending on December 31, 1995, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Candidates for election at such special election shall file their notices of candidacy on or after June 27, 1994, but before July 1, 1994. Thereafter, successors shall be elected at the municipal election held immediately prior to the expiration of the terms of office for terms of four years. (c) The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected. (d) The mayor and council members elected in 1994 shall take office at the next regular council meeting following their election. Thereafter, the mayor and council members

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shall take office at the next regular council meeting in January following their election. Section 4-104. Vacancies in office. (a) In the event that the office of mayor or council member shall become vacant for any cause, the council may call a special election to fill the unexpired term; provided, however, that if only one such vacancy exists, the council may function as the full council until the vacancy is filled at the next municipal election. (b) If the office of mayor is vacated, the mayor pro tem shall be vested with all of the powers of the office of mayor until the vacancy is duly filled. Section 4-105. Election superintendent. The city clerk shall serve as election superintendent of all elections. Section 4-106. Filing notice of candidacy. All filings of notice of candidacy shall be made pursuant to Code Section 21-3-91 of the O.G.C.A. Section 3 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of the City of Conyers shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Conyers for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on July 19, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Rockdale County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which shortens the terms of the city council members serving Posts 1, 4, and 5, which otherwise end on December 31, 1995, and provides for a new form of city government consisting of a mayor and five city council members?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed as provided in Section 5 of this Act. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Conyers. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 4 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of the City of Conyers to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 5 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. If a majority of electors voting in the referendum provided by Section 3 of this Act fail to approve this Act, then Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall be repealed in their entireties and the election conducted in accordance with Section 2 of this Act shall be null and void. In that event, the council members serving Posts 1, 4, and 5 on the date of such election shall continue to serve for the remainder of their terms, and the mayor and the council members serving Posts 2, 3, and 6 shall serve until December 31, 1997, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Section 6 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act entitled An Act to create a new charter for the City of Conyers, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3868),

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as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4032); and for other purposes. This 5th day of January, 1994. /s/ Senator Mike D. Crotts 17th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Mike D. Crotts, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 17th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Rockdale Citizen, which is the official organ of Rockdale County, on the following date: January 6, 1994. /s/ Mike D. Crotts Senator, 17th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 25th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. GLYNN COUNTYBOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION; RE-CREATION. No. 735 (Senate Bill No. 587). AN ACT To provide for the Glynn County Board of Elections and Registration and provide that it will succeed to the powers and

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duties of another board of elections; to provide for appointment, election, and qualifications of its members; to provide for its initial and subsequent membership; to provide for terms, resignations, removal, and vacancies; to provide for oaths and certain privileges; to provide for a chairperson and the terms, powers, and duties thereof; to limit eligibility for public office or employment for members; to provide for compensation of the members and staff of the board; to provide for powers and duties of the board; to provide for board organization and regulations; to provide for the expenditure of public funds by the board; to relieve certain officers and boards of certain powers and duties and require certain transfers to the board; to provide for offices, supplies, and equipment; to provide for board contracts; to provide for definitions; to provide for authority; to require certain submissions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . There is created in and for Glynn County the Glynn County Board of Elections and Registration which shall succeed to all the powers and duties of that board of elections established in and for counties having a population of not less than 45,550 and not more than 50,550, according to the 1970 United States decennial census or any future such census pursuant to an Act approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3668), as amended. The Glynn County Board of Elections and Registration so created, sometimes referred to in this Act as the board, is empowered with the powers and duties of the election superintendent relating to the conduct of primaries and elections and with the powers and duties of the board of registrars relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures. Section 2 . The board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector of Glynn County, shall be a resident of Glynn County for a period of two years, shall be at least 25 years of age at the time of assuming office, and shall be selected in the following manner:

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(1) Two members shall be appointed by the chairperson of the Glynn County executive committee of the political party whose candidates, at the last preceding general election, received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly. Two members shall be appointed by the chairperson of the Glynn County executive committee of the political party whose candidates at such election received the next largest number of such votes. One member shall be appointed by the last regularly scheduled grand jury convening in Glynn County preceding the date on which such member is to take office. (2) Each of the appointments made by the respective executive committee chairperson shall have been ratified by a majority of the members of each of such respective executive committees voting at a meeting duly called and held for such purposes. In the event such appointments are not ratified by a majority of the members of such executive committees at least 30 days preceding the date on which such members are to take office, then such members shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Act. Section 3 . The appointment or election of each appointed or elected member shall be made by the respective appointing or electing authority by filing an affidavit with the clerk of the Superior Court of Glynn County no later than 30 days preceding the date at which such member is to take office, stating the name and residential address of the person appointed or elected and certifying that such member has been duly appointed or elected as provided in this Act. That clerk of the superior court shall record each of such certifications on the minutes of the court, shall certify the name of each such appointed or elected member to the Secretary of State, and shall provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to the members and chairperson within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars. In the event any appointing or electing authority fails to make a regular appointment or election within the times specified in this section and in subsection (2) of Section 2 or to make an interim appointment or election to fill a vacancy within 60 days after the creation of such vacancy, such

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regular member or the member to fill such vacancy shall be appointed forthwith by the grand jury of Glynn County. Section 4 . (a) Those persons who are serving on January 1, 1994, as members of the board of elections which was created in and for counties having a population of not less than 45,550 and not more than 50,550, according to the 1970 United States decennial census or any future such census pursuant to an Act approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3668), as amended, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in such office shall serve as the initial members of the Glynn County Board of Elections and Registration created by this Act. Those two members who serve in membership positions which originally had initial terms of office of two years each under said 1981 Act shall have their terms of office as members under this Act expire at the same time provided for those positions in said 1981 Act. Those three members who serve in membership position which originally had initial terms of office of four years each under said 1981 Act shall have their terms of office as members under this Act expire at the time provided for those positions in said 1981 Act. (b) Successors to the initial members of the board, and all future successors to membership positions on the board, shall be appointed or elected in the same manner as those initial members and shall serve for terms of office of four years each and until their successors are duly appointed or elected and qualified. Each member shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself and shall have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of that person's resignation to the respective appointing or electing authority and to the clerk of the Superior Court of Glynn County. All members shall be subject to removal from the board at any time, for cause after notice and hearing, in the same manner and by the same authority as provided for removal of registrars. Section 5 . In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any appointed or elected member before the expiration of such person's term by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the respective appointing or electing authority shall appoint or elect a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The clerk of the Superior Court of Glynn County shall be notified of

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interim appointments or elections and shall record and certify such appointments or elections and changes in the same manner as the regular appointments or election of members. Section 6 . Before entering upon their duties, each member shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest. Section 7 . No person who holds elective or appointive office or is a salaried employee of the governing body of Glynn County, any municipality in Glynn County, any commission appointed by the governing body of or any municipality in Glynn County, or any board of education elected by residents of Glynn County or the residents of any municipality within Glynn County shall be eligible for appointment or election to the board if such person has so served within three months immediately preceding that appointment as a member of the board or within three months immediately preceding such person's qualifying to run for any position on said board; provided, however, that any member of the board shall be eligible for reappointment to said board. Section 8 . The members of the board shall elect their own chairperson who shall serve as such for a term of office of one year. No member of the board shall be eligible to offer for elective public office for a period of six months following that person's service on the board. Section 9 . The chairperson of the board shall be the chief executive officer of the board and shall generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board. The board shall fix and establish by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. Section 10 . Compensation for the chairperson of the board, clerical assistants, and other employees shall be such as may be fixed by the governing authority of Glynn County. Compensation for the other members of the board shall be the same as received by members of the board of registrars, not

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including the chief registrar. Said compensation shall be paid totally from county funds of Glynn County. Section 11 . The board shall have the following powers and duties: (1) It shall succeed to and exercise all of the duties granted to and incumbent upon the election superintendent of Glynn County pursuant to the provisions of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., as now or hereafter amended, and any other provision of law. (2) It shall succeed to and exercise all of the duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the board of registrars of Glynn County pursuant to Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., as now or hereafter amended, and any other provision of law. (3) It shall formulate, adopt, and promulgate rules and regulations, consistent with law and the rules and regulations of the state executive committee of each political party, governing the conduct of primaries to the end that, insofar as practicable, all primaries shall be uniformly conducted by the board, poll workers shall be properly trained, and voters shall be adequately informed and instructed. Any rule or regulation promulgated by a county executive committee under the provisions of Code Section 21-2-111 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the conduct of primaries, shall be null and void if in conflict with a valid rule or regulation of the board. (4) The board shall be responsible for the selection, appointment, and training of poll workers in elections; and such workers shall be appointed, insofar as practicable, from lists provided the board by the county executive committee of each political party. The board shall be authorized to employ not less than two full-time employees and such other employees as the governing authority shall approve. Section 12 . The board shall be authorized and empowered to organize itself, elect its officers, determine its procedural

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rules and regulations, adopt bylaws, specify the functions and duties of its employees, and otherwise take such action as is appropriate to the management of the affairs committed to its supervision; provided, however, that no such action shall be in conflict with any other provision of law. Section 13 . With the consent of the governing authority of Glynn County, the board shall be authorized to expend public funds for the purpose of distributing sample ballots, voter information booklets, and other material designed to inform and instruct adequately electors of the county with regard to elections. Section 14 . The election superintendent of Glynn County and the Board of Registrars of Glynn County are relieved from all powers and duties to which the board succeeds by the provisions of this Act and shall deliver thereafter to the chairperson of the board, upon that person's written request, the custody of all equipment, supplies, materials, books, papers, records, and facilities of every kind pertaining to such powers and duties. The election superintendent of Glynn County shall continue to swear in all persons elected to public office. Section 15 . The governing authority of Glynn County shall provide the board with such proper and suitable offices and with the supplies and equipment necessary to perform its duties. Section 16 . The board shall have the authority to contract with any municipality located within Glynn County for the holding of any primary or election by the board to be conducted within the municipality. Section 17 . The words election, elector, political party, primary, public office, special election, and special primary shall have the same meaning ascribed to those words by Code Section 21-2-2 of the O.C.G.A. unless otherwise clearly apparent from the text of this Act. Section 18 . This Act is enacted pursuant to the authority granted by Code Section 21-2-40 of the O.C.G.A. to create boards of election and registration by local Act.

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Section 19 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Glynn County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 20 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 21 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the Glynn County Board of Elections and Registration and provide that it will succeed to the powers and duties of another board of elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Honorable Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Brunswick News, which is the official organ of Glynn County, on the following date: January 24, 1994. /s/ Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CLAYTON COUNTYSTATE COURT; DEPOSITS FOR ADVANCE COSTS. No. 736 (Senate Bill No. 617). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4538), so as to change the provisions relating to the deposits for advance costs; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4538), is amended by striking Section 26 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 26 to read as follows: Section 26. (a) The costs and fees charged in the State Court of Clayton County shall be the same as those charged in the Superior Court of Clayton County. (b) The collection of costs and fees at the time of filing a case, the exceptions allowed for indigence, and the taxing of costs after conclusion of a case shall be the same as provided for superior courts.

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(c) It shall be the duty of the clerk of the State Court of Clayton County to pay into the general fund of Clayton County all moneys collected for costs on or before the tenth day of each month. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective July 1, 1994. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. MISCELLANEOUS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4538); and for other purposes. CLAYTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Terrell Starr, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 44th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 4, 1994. /s/ Terrell Starr Senator, 44th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. HEARD COUNTYSHERIFF; COMPENSATION. No. 737 (Senate Bill No. 620). AN ACT To amend an Act placing the sheriff of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved February 9, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2020), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 12, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3518), and an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4074), so as to change the amount of compensation of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the sheriff of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved February 9, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2020), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 12, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3518), and an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4074), is amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. (a) The present method of compensation for the sheriff of Heard County, Georgia, is hereby changed from the fee system to the salary system, and the sheriff of Heard County shall hereafter be paid on a salary basis. The sheriff shall be compensated in the initial annual salary amount of $31,953.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments at the end of each calendar month from the

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funds of Heard County and, in addition thereto, shall receive the amounts provided in Code Section 15-16-20.1 of the O.C.G.A. for serving state, magistrate, juvenile, and other courts. Such compensation shall be in lieu of all fees, costs, fines, forfeitures, commissions, insolvent costs, allowances, penalties, funds, moneys, and all other emoluments and perquisites of whatever kind which shall be allowed the sheriff of Heard County and, except as otherwise provided by general law, said salary shall also include all fees, costs, fines, forfeitures, commissions, insolvent costs, allowances, penalties, funds, moneys, and all other emoluments or perquisites of whatever kind which shall be allowed said sheriff in his or her official capacity or as an official or agent for any court, department, or official of Heard County or for any department or official of the State of Georgia. (b) Whenever the employees in the classified service of the state merit system receive a cost-of-living increase of a certain percentage or a certain amount, the base annual salary of the sheriff shall be increased by the same percentage or same amount applicable to such state employees. If the cost-of-living increase received by state employees is in different percentages or different amounts as to certain categories of employees, the base annual salary shall be increased by a percentage or an amount not to exceed the average percentage or average amount of the general increase in salary granted to the state employees. The county governing authority shall use the average percentage increase or average amount increase as calculated by the Office of Planning and Budget. The periodic changes in the base annual salary as authorized by this subsection shall become effective six months following the date that the cost-of-living increase received by state employees becomes effective. (c) The initial annual salary amount provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be increased by 5 percent for the initial and three consecutive subsequent four-year terms of office served by the sheriff figured at the end of each such period of service.

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Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved February 9, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2020), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. This 24th day of January, 1994 Senator Steven E. Langford 29th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Langford, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 29th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the News and Banner, which is the official organ of Heard County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Steve Langford Senator, 29th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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CHATHAM COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 738 (Senate Bill No. 655). AN ACT To amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to change the composition of the commissioner districts; to provide for certain definitions and inclusions; to require submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General for certain approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, is amended by striking Section 3 and inserting in its place a new Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. Commissioner Districts. (a) For the purpose of electing members of the board of commissioners, Chatham County is divided into eight commissioner districts as follows: Commissioner District: 1 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0001 1-1 VTD: 0002 1-2 VTD: 0003 1-3 VTD: 0005 1-5 VTD: 0006 1-6 VTD: 0007 1-7

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VTD: 0009 1-9 VTD: 0010 1-10 (Part) Tract: 0042.02 Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708 Block(s): That part of Block 709 lying north of Holland Road extended to Haynes Creek Block(s): 710, 711, 712, 713 VTD: 0011 1-11 VTD: 0012 1-12 (Part) Tract: 0039. Block(s): 409 Tract: 0040.02 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104A, 104B, 105, 118A, 118B Tract: 0102. Block(s): 312A, 312B, 312C VTD: 0013 1-13 (Part) Tract: 0102. Block(s): 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 314, 315, 316 VTD: 0044 4-11 VTD: 0045 4-12 VTD: 0056 6-1 Commissioner District: 2 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0014 2-1 VTD: 0015 2-2 VTD: 0016 2-3 VTD: 0017 2-4 VTD: 0018 2-5 VTD: 0019 2-6 VTD: 0020 2-7 VTD: 0021 2-8 VTD: 0022 2-9 VTD: 0025 3-2 (Part) Tract: 0101.01 Block(s): 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 328

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VTD: 0026 3-3 (Part) Tract: 0037. Block(s): 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 118, 119, 120, 201B, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216 Tract: 0101.01 Block(s): 323 VTD: 0027 3-4 (Part) Tract: 0022. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328 Tract: 0037. Block(s): 114, 115, 116, 117, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127 VTD: 0028 3-5 (Part) Tract: 0036.02 Block(s): 401, 406, 409, 410, 419, 420, 421, 433 VTD: 0033 3-10 VTD: 0034 4-1 (Part) Tract: 0036.01 Block(s): 101 Block(s): That part of Block 102A lying east of Nevada Street extended to Seaboard Coastline Railroad Block(s): 102B, 104, 105, 106, 107, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 117, 118, 119 Block(s): That part of Block 401B lying west of Moorings Drive and Moorings Drive extended to a tributary of the Wilmington River Block(s): 402, 404A, 404B, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409 Tract: 0101.01 Block(s): 314A, 314C, 318A, 321A, 321D, 322, 329A, 329B Commissioner District: 3 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0012 1-12 (Part) VTD: 0012 1-12 (Part) Tract: 0039. Block(s): 201A, 202A, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 301A, 301B, 302, 303, 304,

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305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310A, 310B, 311A, 311B, 312, 313, 314, 315, 404, 405, 406A, 406B, 407A, 407B, 408, 410A, 410B, 411, 412A, 412B Tract: 0102. Block(s): 313A, 313B, 313C VTD: 0013 1-13 (Part) Tract: 0102. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 118, 119, 120, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 301, 302, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312D VTD: 0024 3-1 (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 110, 145, 227 Tract: 008. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 129, 130, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 218, 219, 225, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232, 233 Tract: 0013. Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 VTD: 0025 3-2 (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 130, 131, 132, 137, 140, 141, 142, 151, 153, 157, 158, 159, 160, 163, 164, 165, 166, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 222, 225, 240, 241, 244, 301B Tract: 0009. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 219, 222, 223, 224, 225, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232 Tract: 0101.01 Block(s): 201, 202, 203B, 204, 205, 304A, 304B, 305A, 305B Tract: 0106.05

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Block(s): 105, 106A, 106B, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 VTD: 0026 3-3 (Part) Tract: 0036.01 Block(s): 103, 108, 109, 115, 116, 120, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306A, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314 Tract: 0036.02 Block(s): 101A Tract: 0037. Block(s): 201A, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206 VTD: 0027 3-4 (Part) Tract: 0036.02 Block(s): 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 VTD: 0028 3-5 (Part) Tract: 0036.02 Block(s): 101C, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312A, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 402, 403, 404, 405, 407, 408, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 501A, 501B, 502, 503, 504A, 504B, 505A, 505B VTD: 0029 3-6 VTD: 0030 3-7 VTD: 0031 3-8 VTD: 0032 3-9 VTD: 0034 4-1 (Part) Tract: 0036.01 Block(s): That part of Block 102A lying west of Nevada Street extended to Seaboard Coastline Railroad Block(s): 306B, 401A

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Block(s): That part of Block 401B lying east of Moorings Drive and Moorings Drive extended to a tributary of the Wilmington River Block(s): 403 Tract: 0036.02 Block(s): 101D, 312B Tract: 0101.01 Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 314B, 315, 316, 317, 318B, 319, 320, 321B, 321C VTD: 0035 4-2 (Part) Tract: 0101.02 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 122A, 122B, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218A, 218B, 218C, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313A, 313B, 314, 315A, 401, 403A, 405 Tract: 0111.01 Block(s): 501A, 501B, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506 VTD: 0036 4-3 (Part) Tract: 0111.01 Block(s): 507 VTD: 0043 4-10 (Part) Tract: 0038. Block(s): 204B, 307B, 312B, 313B Tract: 0039. Block(s): 201B, 202B Tract: 0101.02 Block(s): 315B, 402, 403B, 404, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413 Commissioner District: 4 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD:0036 4-3 (Part) Tract: 0111.01 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 291, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 401, 402,

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403, 404, 405, 406, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514 VTD: 0037 4-4 VTD: 0038 4-5 VTD: 0039 4-6 VTD: 0041 4-8 VTD: 0042 4-9 (Part) Tract: 0110.02 Block(s): 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 301, 302, 303, 304, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411A, 411B, 411C, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 501, 502, 503, 504, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607 VTD: 0043 4-10 (Part) Tract: 0110.02 Block(s): 103 Tract: 0110.04 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331 Commissioner District: 5 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0049 5-4 VTd: 0050 5-5 VTD: 0051 5-6 VTD: 0052 5-7 (Part) Tract: 0045. Block(s): 202, 205, 207, 208, 209, 210, 214A, 214B, 214C, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330

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Block(s): That part of Block 401A lying south of the Mills B. Lane Connector extended to Ogeechee Road Block(s): 401B, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413A, 413B, 414A, 414B VTD: 0053 5-8 VTD: 0054 5-9 VTD: 0055 5-10 VTD: 0061 6-6 VTD: 0062 6-7 (Part) Tract: 0109.01 Block(s): That part of Block 101 lying north of Tibet Avenue extended to its intersection with Hunter Army Airfield VTD: 0074 7-10 VTD: 0086 5-11 Commissioner District: 6 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0010 1-10 (Part) Tract: 0042.02 Block(s): That part of Block 709 lying south of Holland Road extended to Haynes Creek Block(s): 801 VTD: 0057 6-2 (Part) Tract: 0042.02 Block(s): 901, 902A, 902B, 903, 904, 905, 906 Tract: 0042.05 Block(s): 315, 316, 317, 318, 612, 613, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 801A, 801B, 802, 803A, 803B, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813 Tract: 0042.06 Block(s): 101, 102, 103 Tract: 0109.02 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 101C, 101D, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 109, 111, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145

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VTD: 0059 6-4 VTD: 0060 6-5 VTD: 0062 6-7 (Part) Tract: 0042.03 Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 413, 415, 416, 419, 420, 421, 422 Tract: 0042.05 Block(s): 403A, 501, 507 Tract: 0109.01 Block(s): That part of Block 101 lying south of Tibet Avenue extended to its intersection with Hunter Army Airfield Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 201, 202, 203, 204, 301, 302, 303, 304 VTD: 0063 6-8 VTD: 0064 6-9 VTD: 0072 7-8 (Part) Tract: 0108.98 Block(s): That part of Block 233 lying southeast of Bush Road extended to its intersection with the Ogeechee River Block(s): 241, 242, 243 Commissioner District: 7 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0065 7-1 VTD: 0066 7-2 VTD: 0067 7-3 VTD: 0068 7-4 VTD: 0069 7-5 VTD: 0070 7-6 VTD: 0071 7-7 VTD: 0072 7-8 (Part) Tract: 0108.04 Block(s): 101B, 101E Tract: 0108.97 Block(s): 108A, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126A, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 201, 202, 203, 204,

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205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249A, 250A, 251B, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275A, 275B, 276, 277, 278B, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284A, 284B Tract: 0108.98 Block(s): 105A, 105B, 106A, 106B, 107, 108B, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114A, 114B, 115, 116, 117A, 117B, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 139, 142, 143, 144, 145, 149, 150, 201B, 202B, 203B, 204B, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232 Block(s): That part of Block 233 lying northwest of Bush Road extended to its intersection with the Ogeechee River Block(s): 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249 VTD: 0073 7-9 Commissioner District: 8 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0024 3-1 (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 101A, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 121, 127, 128, 129, 133, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, 143, 144, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 152, 154, 155, 156, 161, 162, 167, 168, 169, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 194, 195, 196, 197, 202, 226, 230, 237, 245 VTD: 0046 5-1 VTD: 0047 5-2 VTD: 0052 5-7 (Part) Tract: 0012. Block(s): 112 Tract: 0033.02

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Block(s): 201, 206, 207 Tract: 0045. Block(s): 101A, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134A, 134B, 134C, 201, 203, 204, 206A, 206B, 211, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224 Block(s): That part of Block 401A lying north of Mills B. Lane Connector extended to Ogeechee Road VTD: 0075 7-11 VTD: 0076 8-1 VTD: 0077 8-2 (Part) Tract: 0105.01 Block(s): 201, 212B, 213 Tract: 0106.01 Block(s): 315, 620A, 620B Tract: 0106.04 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B, 103A, 103B, 104A, 104B, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114A, 114B, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119A, 119B, 120A, 120B, 121A, 121B, 122A, 122B, 123, 124A, 124B, 125, 126A, 126B, 127A, 127B, 127C, 128, 129A, 129B, 130, 131A, 131B, 132, 133, 134, 135A, 135B, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142B, 143B, 144, 145, 146, 147B, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155 Tract: 0106.05 Block(s): 101, 102B, 103, 104, 117, 118, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146C, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151B, 152B, 153, 154B, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169A, 169B, 170A, 170B, 171A, 171B, 172A, 172B, 175 Tract: 0106.99 Block(s): 146Z VTD: 0078 8-3 VTD: 0079 8-4 VTD: 0080 8-5 VTD: 0081 8-6

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VTD: 0082 8-7 VTD: 0083 8-8 VTD: 0084 8-9 VTD: 0085 8-10 (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Chatham County which is not included in any commissioner district described in this section shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of Chatham County which is described in this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district

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contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (c) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 as they existed on January 1, 1994, shall continue to be designated as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, respectively, but as newly described under this section on and after the date this subsection becomes effective in 1994, and members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this section. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Chatham County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. State of Georgia County of Chatham NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1993 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a bill to amend an Act relating to the Governing Authority of Chatham County, approved-March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to provide new and different districts for the elections of members of Chatham County Board of Commissioners; to provide for other related matters; and for other purposes. Joseph E. Mahany, Chairman Chatham County Commission GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, J. Tom Coleman, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 1st

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District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Savannah Morning News/Savannah Evening Press, which is the official organ of Chatham County, on the following date: January 19, 1994. /s/ J. Tom Coleman, Jr. Senator, 1st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CITY OF SAVANNAH AND CHATHAM COUNTYBOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION; DISTRICTS. No. 739 (Senate Bill No. 656). AN ACT To amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, so as to change the composition of the education districts; to provide for certain definitions and inclusions; to require submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General for certain approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, is amended by striking

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Section 1 and inserting in its place a new Section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. (a) The Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham shall be composed of a president and eight other members, to be elected as provided in this Act. For the purpose of electing members of the board of education, Chatham County is divided into eight education districts as follows: Education District: 1 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0001 1-1 VTD: 0002 1-2 VTD: 0003 1-3 VTD: 0005 1-5 VTD: 0006 1-6 VTD: 0007 1-7 VTD: 0009 1-9 VTD: 0010 1-10 (Part) Tract: 0042.02 Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708 Block(s): That part of Block 709 lying north of Holland Road extended to Haynes Creek Block(s): 710, 711, 712, 713 VTD: 0011 1-11 VTD: 0012 1-12 (Part) Tract: 0039. Block(s): 409 Tract: 0040.02 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104A, 104B, 105, 118A, 118B Tract: 0102. Block(s): 312A, 312B, 312C VTD: 0013 1-13 (Part) Tract: 0102. Block(s): 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 314, 315, 316 VTD: 0044 4-11

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VTD: 0045 4-12 VTD: 0056 6-1 Education District: 2 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0014 2-1 VTD: 0015 2-2 VTD: 0016 2-3 VTD: 0017 2-4 VTD: 0018 2-5 VTD: 0019 2-6 VTD: 0020 2-7 VTD: 0021 2-8 VTD: 0022 2-9 VTD: 0025 3-2 (Part) Tract: 0101.01 Block(s): 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 328 VTD: 0026 3-3 (Part) Tract: 0037. Block(s): 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 118, 119, 120, 201B, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216 Tract: 0101.01 Block(s): 323 VTD: 0027 3-4 (Part) Tract: 0022. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328 Tract: 0037. Block(s): 114, 115, 116, 117, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127 VTD: 0028 3-5 (Part) Tract: 0036.02 Block(s): 401, 406, 409, 410, 419, 420, 421, 433 VTD: 0033 3-10 VTD: 0034 4-1 (Part) Tract: 0036.01 Block(s): 101

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Block(s): That part of Block 102A lying east of Nevada Street extended to Seaboard Coastline Railroad Block(s): 102B, 104, 105, 106, 107, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 117, 118, 119 Block(s): That part of Block 401B lying west of Moorings Drive and Moorings Drive extended to a tributary of the Wilmington River Block(s): 402, 404A, 404B, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409 Tract: 0101.01 Block(s): 314A, 314C, 318A, 321A, 321D, 322, 329A, 329B Education District: 3 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0012 1-12 (Part) Tract: 0039. Block(s): 201A, 202A, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 301A, 301B, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310A, 310B, 311A, 311B, 312, 313, 314, 315, 404, 405, 406A, 406B, 407A, 407B, 408, 410A, 410B, 411, 412A, 412B Tract: 0102. Block(s): 313A, 313B, 313C VTD: 0013 1-13 (Part) Tract: 0102. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 118, 119, 120, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 301, 302, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312D VTD: 0024 3-1 (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 110, 145, 227 Tract: 0008. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 129, 130, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 218, 219, 225, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232, 233 Tract: 0013. Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116

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VTD: 0025 3-2 (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 130, 131, 132, 137, 140, 141, 142, 151, 153, 157, 158, 159, 160, 163, 164, 165, 166, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 222, 225, 240, 241, 244, 301B Tract: 0009. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 219, 222, 223, 224, 225, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232 Tract: 0101.01 Block(s): 201, 202, 203B, 204, 205, 304A, 304B, 305A, 305B Tract: 0106.05 Block(s): 105, 106A, 106B, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 VTD: 0026 3-3 (Part) Tract: 0036.01 Block(s): 103, 108, 109, 115, 116, 120, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306A, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314 Tract: 0036.02 Block(s): 101A Tract: 0037. Block(s): 201A, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206 VTD: 0027 3-4 (Part) Tract: 0036.02 Block(s): 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 VTD: 0028 3-5 (Part) Tract: 0036.02

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Block(s): 101C, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312A, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 402, 403, 404, 405, 407, 408, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 501A, 501B, 502, 503, 504A, 504B, 505A, 505B VTD: 0029 3-6 VTD: 0030 3-7 VTD: 0031 3-8 VTD: 0032 3-9 VTD: 0034 4-1 (Part) Tract: 0036.01 Block(s): That part of Block 102A lying west of Nevada Street extended to Seaboard Coastline Railroad Block(s): 306B, 401A Block(s): That part of Block 401B lying east of Moorings Drive and Moorings Drive extended to a tributary of the Wilmington River Block(s): 403 Tract: 0036.02 Block(s): 101D, 312B Tract: 0101.01 Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 314B, 315, 316, 317, 318B, 319, 320, 321B, 321C VTD: 0035 4-2 (Part) Tract: 0101.02 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 122A, 122B, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218A, 218B, 218C, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313A, 313B, 314, 315A, 401, 403A, 405 Tract: 0111.01 Block(s): 501A, 501B, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506 VTD: 0036 4-3 (Part) Tract: 0111.01 Block(s): 507 VTD: 0043 4-10 (Part)

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Tract: 0038. Block(s): 204B, 307B, 312B, 313B Tract: 0039. Block(s): 201B, 202B Tract: 0101.02 Block(s): 315B, 402, 403B, 404, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413 Education District: 4 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0036 4-3 (Part) Tract: 0111.01 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514 VTD: 0037 4-4 VTD: 0038 4-5 VTD: 0039 4-6 VTD: 0041 4-8 VTD: 0042 4-9 (Part) Tract: 0110.02 Block(s): 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 301, 302, 303, 304, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411A, 411B, 411C, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 501, 502, 503, 504, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607 VTD: 0043 4-10 (Part) Tract: 0110.02 Block(s): 103 Tract: 0110.04 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320,

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321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331 Education District: 5 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0049 5-4 VTD: 0050 5-5 VTD: 0051 5-6 VTD: 0052 5-7 (Part) Tract: 0045. Block(s): 202, 205, 207, 208, 209, 210, 214A, 214B, 214C, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330 Block(s): That part of Block 401A lying south of the Mills B. Lane Connector extended to Ogeechee Road Block(s): 401B, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413A, 413B, 414A, 414B VTD: 0053 5-8 VTD: 0054 5-9 VTD: 0055 5-10 VTD: 0061 6-6 VTD: 0062 6-7 (Part) Tract: 0109.01 Block(s): That part of Block 101 lying north of Tibet Avenue extended to its intersection with Hunter Army Airfield VTD: 0074 7-10 VTD: 0086 5-11 Education District: 6 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0010 1-10 (Part) Tract: 0042.02 Block(s): That part of Block 709 lying south of Holland Road extended to Haynes Creek Block(s): 801

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VTD: 0057 6-2 (Part) Tract: 0042.02 Block(s): 901, 902A, 902B, 903, 904, 905, 906 Tract: 0042.05 Block(s): 315, 316, 317, 318, 612, 613, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 801A, 801B, 802, 803A, 803B, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813 Tract: 0042.06 Block(s): 101, 102, 103 Tract: 0109.02 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 101C, 101D, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 109, 111, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145 VTD: 0059 6-4 VTD: 0060 6-5 VTD: 0062 6-7 (Part) Tract: 0042.03 Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 413, 415, 416, 419, 420, 421, 422 Tract: 0042.05 Block(s): 403A, 501, 507 Tract: 0109.01 Block(s): That part of Block 101 lying south of Tibet Avenue extended to its intersection with Hunter Army Airfield Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 201, 202, 203, 204, 301, 302, 303, 304 VTD: 0063 6-8 VTD: 0064 6-9 VTD: 0072 7-8 (Part) Tract: 0108.98 Block(s): That part of Block 233 lying southeast of Bush Road extended to its intersection with the Ogeechee River Block(s): 241, 242, 243

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Education District: 7 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0065 7-1 VTD: 0066 7-2 VTD: 0067 7-3 VTD: 0068 7-4 VTD: 0069 7-5 VTD: 0070 7-6 VTD: 0071 7-7 VTD: 0072 7-8 (Part) Tract: 0108.04 Block(s): 101B, 101E Tract: 0108.97 Block(s): 108A, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126A, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249A, 250A, 251B, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275A, 275B, 276, 277, 278B, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284A, 284B Tract: 0108.98 Block(s): 105A, 105B, 106A, 106B, 107, 108B, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114A, 114B, 115, 116, 117A, 117B, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 139, 142, 143, 144, 145, 149, 150, 201B, 202B, 203B, 204B, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232 Block(s): That part of Block 233 lying northwest of Bush Road extended to its intersection with the Ogeechee River Block(s): 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249 VTD: 0073 7-9

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Education District: 8 CHATHAM COUNTY VTD: 0024 3-1 (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 101A, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 121, 127, 128, 129, 133, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, 143, 144, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 152, 154, 155, 156, 161, 162, 167, 168, 169, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 194, 195, 196, 197, 202, 226, 230, 237, 245 VTD: 0046 5-1 VTD: 0047 5-2 VTD: 0052 5-7 (Part) Tract: 0012. Block(s): 112 Tract: 0033.02 Block(s): 201, 206, 207 Tract: 0045. Block(s): 101A, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134A, 134B, 134C, 201, 203, 204, 206A, 206B, 211, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224 Block(s): That part of Block 401A lying north of Mills B. Lane Connector extended to Ogeechee Road VTD: 0075 7-11 VTD: 0076 8-1 VTD: 0077 8-2 (Part) Tract: 0105.01 Block(s): 201, 212B, 213 Tract: 0106.01 Block(s): 315, 620A, 620B Tract: 0106.04 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B, 103A, 103B, 104A, 104B, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114A, 114B, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119A, 119B, 120A, 120B, 121A, 121B, 122A, 122B, 123, 124A, 124B, 125, 126A, 126B, 127A, 127B, 127C, 128, 129A, 129B, 130, 131A, 131B, 132,

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133, 134, 135A, 135B, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142B, 143B, 144, 145, 146, 147B, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155 Tract: 0106.05 Block(s): 101, 102B, 103, 104, 117, 118, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146C, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151B, 152B, 153, 154B, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169A, 169B, 170A, 170B, 171A, 171B, 172A, 172B, 175 Tract: 0106.99 Block(s): 146Z VTD: 0078 8-3 VTD: 0079 8-4 VTD: 0080 8-5 VTD: 0081 8-6 VTD: 0082 8-7 VTD: 0083 8-8 VTD: 0084 8-9 VTD: 0085 8-10 (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named

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precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Chatham County which is not included in any education district described in this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of Chatham County which is described in this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (c) Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 as they existed on January 1, 1994, shall continue to be designated as Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 respectively, but as newly described under this section on and after the date this subsection becomes effective in 1994, and members of the board serving from those former education districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this section. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the Board of Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act relating to the school system of the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham, approved (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636) as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4139), so as to provide new and different districts for the election of the members of the Board of Public Education; to provide for other related matters; and for other purposes. This 24th day of November, 1993. Leamon R. Holliday, III School Board Attorney GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, J. Tom Coleman, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 1st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Savannah Morning News/Savannah Evening Press, which is the official organ of Chatham County, on the following date: November 24, 1993. /s/ J. Tom Coleman Jr. Senator, 1st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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GLYNN COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 740 (Senate Bill No. 675). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County, approved February 11, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1336), as amended, so as to change the composition of the commissioner districts; to provide for certain definitions and inclusions; to require submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General for certain approval; to provide for automatic repeal of this Act under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County, approved February 11, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1336), as amended, is amended by striking subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) to read as follows: (a) There is created the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County to be composed of seven members to be elected as hereafter provided. For the purpose of electing members of the board of commissioners, Glynn County shall be divided into five commissioner districts as follows: Commissioner District: 1 GLYNN COUNTY VTD: 0001 STERLING 1163/1166 VTD: 0003 FANCY BLUFF 1366 VTD: 0007 JEKYLL 2466 VTD: 0010 GLYNDALE COMMUNITY BLDG. 3353/3363 (Part) Tract: 0006.

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Block(s): 509, 510B, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 541, 543B Commissioner District: 2 GLYNN COUNTY VTD: 0004 SSI CASINO 2166 VTD: 0005 SSI AIR NATIONAL GUARD 2266 VTD: 0006 SSI FIRE STATION 2366 Commissioner District: 3 GLYNN COUNTY VTD: 0002 GLYNCO 1263 VTD: 0008 BEVERLY SHORES RECREATION 3153/3163 (Part) Tract: 0005. Block(s): 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 815, 816, 819, 820, 909, 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918, 919, 920, 921, 922, 923, 924, 926 Tract: 0007. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105A, 110D, 111, 112B, 112C, 126, 127, 128 VTD: 0009 BALLARD RECREATION 3253 (Part) Tract: 0006. Block(s): 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 615 Tract: 0007. Block(s): 105B, 106, 107, 108, 109 Commissioner District: 4 GLYNN COUNTY VTD: 0008 BEVERLY SHORES RECREATION 3153/3163 (Part) Tract: 0004. Block(s): 621, 622, 624

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Tract: 0005. Block(s): 112B, 113C, 114B, 114C, 115, 116C, 116D, 117, 118C, 118D, 119C, 120B, 122B, 123, 124, 125B, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508B, 509, 517, 518B, 519B, 527A, 527C, 528A, 528C, 925, 927, 928, 929A, 929B, 929D, 930C, 930D VTD: 0009 BALLARD RECREATION 3253 (Part) Tract: 0006. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 613, 614, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623 Tract: 0007. Block(s): 113 VTD: 0010 GLYNDALE COMMUNITY BLDG. 3353/3363 (Part) Tract: 0004. Block(s): 236 Tract: 0006. Block(s): 202, 203, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 544 VTD: 0011 BWK. ARMORY 4153 (Part) Tract: 0007. Block(s): 308A, 308B, 309, 310A, 310B, 311A, 311B, 311C, 312, 313, 314A, 314B, 315A, 315B, 316, 317, 509, 510, 527A, 528A, 529A, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621B, 622, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 638, 639, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729, 730, 731,

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732, 733, 734, 735, 736, 737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743, 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 749, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755A, 755B, 756A, 756B, 757, 758, 759 VTD: 0012 JANE MACON 4253 (Part) Tract: 0005. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105A, 105B, 106A, 106B, 107A, 107B, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112A, 113A, 113B, 114A, 116A, 116B, 118A, 118B, 119A, 119B, 120A, 121, 122A, 125A, 126, 127, 128, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 508A, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 518A, 519A, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527B, 528B, 529, 530, 817, 818, 929C, 930A, 930B, 931, 932, 933, 934, 935, 936, 937, 938, 939, 940, 941 Tract: 0007. Block(s): 110A, 110B, 110C, 112A, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119A, 119B, 119C, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210A, 210B, 211, 212, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527B, 528B, 529B VTD: 0013 CITY RECREATION 5153 (Part) Tract: 0004. Block(s): 623, 625 Commissioner District: 5 GLYNN COUNTY VTD: 0011 BWK. ARMORY 4153 (Part) Tract: 0007. Block(s): 301, 302A, 303A, 304A, 305, 306, 307, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435,

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436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 621A, 623, 624, 636, 637, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 823, 824, 825, 826 Tract: 0008. Block(s): 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 301, 302, 303, 406, 407, 520, 521 VTD: 0012 JANE MACON 4253 (Part) Tract: 0005. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 317, 942, 943, 944, 945, 946 Tract: 0007. Block(s): 302B, 303B, 304B Tract: 0008. Block(s): 216 VTD: 0013 CITY RECREATION 5153 (Part) Tract: 0008. Block(s): 239A, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 526, 527A, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549 Tract: 0009. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527,

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528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662, 663, 664, 665, 666, 667, 668, 669, 670 VTD: 0014 ADULT EDUCATION 5253 (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Whenever the description of any commissioner district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (4) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (5) Any part of Glynn Conty which is not included in any commissioner district described in this section

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shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (6) Any part of Glynn County which is described in this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (c) In addition there shall be two at-large positions on the board of commissioners which shall be designated at-large post 1 and at-large post 2. (d) There shall be elected to the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County one member from each of the commissioner districts who shall be elected by the qualified voters of the commissioner district which he or she represents. There shall be elected to the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County two at-large members who shall be elected by the qualified voters of the entire county. Candidates for election at large shall designate the post for which they are candidates; all other candidates shall offer for election to the board from the commissioner district in which their legal residence lies. Section 2 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the county attorney of Glynn County to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date upon which candidates may begin qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then as of such date this Act shall be void and stand repealed in its entirety.

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Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County, approved February 11, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1336), as amended, so as to change the composition of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes. This 10th day of February, 1994. Senator Edward E. Boshears 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Brunswick News, which is the official organ of Glynn County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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ELLIJAY-GILMER COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITYCOMPENSATION. No. 741 (Senate Bill No. 677). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled An Act to create the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5424), so as to provide for the compensation of the members of such authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled An Act to create the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5424), is amended by inserting at the end of Section 2 the following: (i) Each member of the authority shall be compensated in the amount of $100.00 per month out of funds available to the authority. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act entitled An Act to create the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5424); and for other purposes. This 14th day of January, 1994. /s/ Senator David Ralston, 51st District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, David Ralston, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 51st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Ellijay Times-Courier, which is the official organ of Glimer County, on the following date: January 27, 1994. /s/ David Ralston Senator, 51st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. GLYNN COUNTYMAGISTRATE COURT; CHIEF MAGISTRATE; ELECTIONS; TERMS; DEPUTY MAGISTRATES; COMPENSATION. No. 742 (Senate Bill No. 691). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Magistrate Court of Glynn County, approved April 4, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2969), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 5096), so as to redesignate the presiding officer of the Magistrate Court of Glynn County as chief magistrate; to provide for the partisan election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Glynn County; to provide for terms of office; to provide for appointment of deputy magistrates; to provide for authority; to provide that chief magistrate shall be a full-time position; to provide for qualifications; to provide for salary; to

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provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Magistrate Court of Glynn County, approved April 4, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2969), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 5096), is amended by striking Section 2 and inserting in its place a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) (1) There shall be a presiding officer who shall be designated chief magistrate of said court. The chief magistrate in office on the effective date of this section shall serve out the term for which he or she was appointed or elected. Succeeding chief magistrates shall be elected by the qualified voters of Glynn County in a partisan election. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the chief magistrate shall be elected pursuant to the general election laws of this state. (2) Beginning with the election held in 1996 and every four years thereafter, the chief magistrate of the magistrate court shall be elected at the general election next preceding the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent chief magistrate of the magistrate court in a partisan election in the same manner as county officers are elected as provided for in Code Section 15-10-20 of the O.C.G.A., and shall take office on January 1 immediately following such election for a term of four years and until such chief magistrate's successor is elected and qualified. (b) A deputy magistrate or deputy magistrates may be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the majority of the superior court judges of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. Any deputy magistrate so appointed shall not be required to be an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Georgia. Any deputy magistrate may serve as chief magistrate in the absence of the chief magistrate and may at all times exercise the jurisdiction of and carry out the duties of

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the chief magistrate, subject to the jurisdiction of the chief magistrate. (c) The chief magistrate shall have the jurisdiction and power set forth in this Act and shall have such additional powers as may be exercised by justices of the peace within the scope of the jurisdiction of the chief magistrate. The chief magistrate shall be authorized to assess and collect court costs and fees, including costs for the issuance or warrants, in the same amounts provided by law for justices of the peace and shall pay the same into the treasury of Glynn County. (d) The office of chief magistrate shall be a full-time position and shall be held by an attorney licensed to practice law in this state. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4 and inserting in its place a new Section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. The chief magistrate shall receive an annual salary in an amount equal to 70 percent of the total annual salary of a judge of the Superior Court of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, including any supplements paid by Glynn County. Such salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments by the governing authority from the funds of the county. The salary of each deputy magistrate shall be set by the Glynn County governing authority. Such salaries shall be paid in equal monthly installments by the governing authority from funds of the county. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide

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for the partisan nomination and election of the magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Glynn County; and for other purposes. Senator Edward E. Boshears 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Brunswick News, which is the official organ of Glynn County, on the following date: February 19, 1994. /s/ Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. MUSCOGEE COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGES; COMPENSATION. No. 743 (Senate Bill No. 708). AN ACT To amend an Act establishing the State Court of Muscogee County, approved December 20, 1884 (Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 455), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29,

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1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2246), an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4423), and an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3994), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act establishing the State Court of Muscogee County, approved December 20, 1884 (Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 455), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2246), an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4423), and an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3994), is amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 3A which reads as follows: (a) The judges of the State Court of Muscogee County shall receive annual salaries of $60,500.00 which shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Muscogee County., and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) of Section 3A to read as follows: (a) The chief judge of the State Court of Muscogee County shall receive an annual salary which is equal to 90 percent of the total salary, including any local salary supplement, which is received by a superior court judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. Each other judge of the State Court of Muscogee County shall receive an annual salary which is equal to 80 percent of the total salary, including any local salary supplement, which is received by a superior court judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. Such salaries shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Muscogee County. Any change in the total compensation of a superior court judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit shall result in a corresponding change on the same date in the salary of each judge of the State Court of Muscogee County.

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Section 2 . This Act shall become effective upon the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Muscogee County, approved December 20, 1884 (Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 455), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971; p. 2246), an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4423), and an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3994), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. /s/ Senator Pete Robinson 16th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Pete Robinson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 16th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, which is the official organ of Muscogee County, on the following date: February 18, 1994. /s/ Pete Robinson Senator, 16th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. BUTTS COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS; TERMS; ELECTIONS; QUALIFICATIONS. No. 744 (House Bill No. 1564). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Butts County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4919), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the election and terms of office of the members of the Board of Education of Butts County; to provide for initial and regular terms of office and the time for taking office; to change the provisions relating to education districts and the composition thereof; to change the provisions relating to and to provide for qualifications of members and vacancies in office and the filling thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Butts County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4919), as amended, is amended by striking Section 1 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. (a) The Board of Education of Butts County shall consist of five members. For the purpose of electing such members, the Butts County School District is divided into five single member districts as follows:

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Education District No. 1: Being located in the Eastern and Southeastern portion of Butts County, Georgia, and being bounded as follows: The Point of Beginning shall be where Georgia Highway #36 intersects with the Butts County-Newton County Line. From this Point of Beginning Southwest along Georgia Highway #36 until it intersects with Jim McMichael Road (County Road #68); thence South along Jim McMichael Road (County Road #68) until it intersects with Four Points Road (County Road #295); thence East along Four Points Road (County Road #295) until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence East along Stark Road (County Road #289) until it intersects with Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292); thence South along Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292) until it intersects with Pratt Smith Road (County Road #87); thence South along Pratt Smith Road (County Road #87) until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 until it intersects with McCoy Road (County Road #117); thence Southwest along McCoy Road (County Road #117) until it intersects with the Southern Railroad; thence Southeast along the Southern Railroad until it intersects with the City Limits of the City of Flovilla; thence East, Southeast, and West along the City Limits of the City of Flovilla to the intersection of Beaty Road (County Road #139) and Cenie Road (County Road #139); thence West along Cenie Road (County Road #139) until it intersects with State Highway #42; thence South along State Highway #42 until it intersects with Mount Vernon Church Road (County Road #136); thence West along Mount Vernon Church Road (County Road #136) until it intersects with Mountain View Road (County Road #135); thence North along Mountain View Road (County Road #135) until it intersects with Brownlee Road (County Road #296); thence North along Brownlee Road (County Road #296) until it intersects with East Ball Road (County Road #297); thence West and North along East Ball Road (County Road #297) until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence Southwest along State Highway #36 until it intersects with the Butts County-Lamar County Line; thence East along Butts-Lamar County

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Line to intersection of Monroe County Line, thence East along Butts-Monroe County Line to intersection of Jasper County Line, thence North along Butts-Jasper County Line to intersection of Newton County Line, thence North along Butts-Newton County Line to the Point of Beginning. Education District No. 2: Being located in the East central portion of Butts County, Georgia, and being bounded as follows: The Point of Beginning shall be where Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292) intersects State Highway #16 East of the City of Jackson. From this Point of Beginning East along State Highway #16 until it intersects with McCoy Road (County Road #117); thence Southwest along McCoy Road (County Road #117) until it intersects with the Southern Railroad; thence Southeast along the Southern Railroad until it intersects with the City Limits of the City of Flovilla; thence East, Southeast, and West along the City Limits of the City of Flovilla to the intersection of Beaty Road (County Road #139) and Cenie Road (County Road #139); thence West along Cenie Road (County Road #139) until it intersects with State Highway #42; thence South along State Highway #42 until it intersects with Mount Vernon Church Road (County Road #136); thence West along Mount Vernon Church Road (County Road #136) until it intersects with Mountain View Road (County Road #135); thence North along Mountain View Road (County Road #135) until it intersects with Brownlee Road (County Road #296); thence North along Brownlee Road (County Road #296) until it intersects with Aboothiacoosta Creek; thence East along Aboothiacoosta Creek until it intersects with Town Branch; thence Northwest along Town Branch until it intersects with the City Limits of the City of Jackson; thence East and North along the City Limits of the City of Jackson until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16, entering the City Limits of the City of Jackson, until it intersects with Georgia Avenue; thence North along Georgia Avenue until it intersects with First Avenue; thence West along First Avenue until it intersects with Alabama Boulevard; thence North

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along Alabama Boulevard until it intersects with Mitchell Street; thence West along Mitchell Street until it intersects with Sherrill Street; thence North along Sherrill Street until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence Southwest along Stark Road (County Road #289) until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence South along State Highway #36 until it intersects with Pine Street; thence West along Pine Street until it intersects with Glynn Street; thence North and Northwest along Glynn Street until in intersects with Mulberry Street; thence North along Mulberry Street until it intersects with Glynn Street; thence Northwest along Glynn Street until it intersects with Oak Street; thence South along Oak Street until it intersects with Slaughter Street; thence West along Slaughter Street until it intersects with Chestnut Drive; thence North along Chestnut Drive until it intersects with Carter Avenue; thence West along Carter Avenue until it intersects with Oakland Circle; thence Southwest along Oakland Circle until it intersects with McDonough Road; thence Northwest along McDonough Road until it intersects with Watson Creek; thence East along Watson Creek until it intersects with Yellow Water Creek; thence East along Yellow Water Creek until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence Southwest along Stark Road (County Road #289) to the intersection of Moore Road (County Road #85); thence East and South along Moore Road (County Road #85) until it intersects with Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292); thence Southwest along Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292) to the Point of Beginning. Education District No. 3: Being located in the Southwestern portion of Butts County, Georgia, and being bounded as follows: The Point of Beginning shall be where State Highway #36 intersects with the Butts County-Lamar County Line. From this Point of Beginning Northeast along State Highway #36 until it intersects with East Ball Road (County Road #297); thence South and East along East Ball Road (County Road #297) until it intersects with Brownlee Road (County Road #296); thence North along Brownlee Road

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(County Road #296) until it intersects with Aboothiacoosta Creek; thence East along Aboothiacoosta Creek until it intersects with Town Branch; thence Northwest along Town Branch until it intersects with the City Limits of the City of Jackson; thence East and North along the City Limits of the City of Jackson until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16, entering the City Limits of the City of Jackson, until it intersects with Seventh Street; thence South along Seventh Street until it intersects with Main Street; thence Northwest along Main Street until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 until it intersects with Lyons Street; thence Northwest along Lyons Street until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence South along State Highway #36 until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Rout #16 until it intersects with Oak Street; thence South along Oak Street until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence South along State Highway #36 until it intersects with Brownlee Road (County Road #296); thence South along Brownlee Road (County Road #296) until it intersects with Co-op Way; thence West along Co-op Way until it intersects with State Highway #36 and the City Limits of the City of Jackson; thence West, North, West, and North along the City Limits of the City of Jackson until it intersects with Harkness Street; thence East along Harkness Street until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 until it intersects with Interstate Highway 75; thence North along Interstate Highway 75 until it intersects with the Butts County-Spalding County Line; thence South along the Butts-Spalding County Line until it intersects with the Lamar County Line; thence East along the Butts-Lamar County Line to the Point of Beginning. Education District No. 4: Being located in the West central portion of Butts County, Georgia, and being bounded as follows: The Point of Beginning shall be where High Falls Road (County Road #291) intersects with State Highway #16 East of the City of Jackson. From this Point of Beginning, North along High Falls

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Road (County Road #291) until it intersects with the Town Limits of the Town of Jenkinsburg; thence Southeast along the Town Limits of the Town of Jenkinsburg until it intersects with Shiloh Road (County Road #93); thence South along Shiloh Road (County Road #93) until it intersects with Yellow Water Creek; thence East along Yellow Water Creek until it intersects with Walter Moore Road (County Road #211); thence North along Walter Moore Road (County Road #211) until it intersects with State Highway #42; thence Southeast along State Highway #42 until it intersects with Watson Creek; thence East along Watson Creek until it intersects with McDonough Road; thence Southeast along McDonough Road until it intersects with Oakland Circle; thence Northeast along Oakland Circle until it intersects with Carter Avenue; thence East along Carter Avenue until it intersects with Chestnut Drive; thence South along Chestnut Drive until it intersects with Slaughter Street; thence East along Slaughter Street until it intersects with Oak Street; thence North along Oak Street until it intersects with Glynn Street; thence Southeast along Glynn Street until it intersects with Mulberry Street; thence South on Mulberry Street until it intersects with Glynn Street; thence Southeast on Glynn Street until it intersects with Pine Street; thence East along Pine Street until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence North along State Highway #36 until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence Northeast along Stark Road (County Road #289) until it intersects with Sherrill Street; thence South along Sherrill Street until it intersects with Mitchell Street; thence East along Mitchell Street until it intersects with Alabama Boulevard; thence South along Alabama Boulevard until it intersects with First Avenue; thence East along First Avenue until it intersects with Georgia Avenue; thence South along Georgia Avenue until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence East along State Highway #16 until it intersects with Seventh Street; thence South along Seventh Street until it intersects with Main Street; thence Northwest along Main Street until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 until it intersects

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with Lyons Street; thence Northwest along Lyons Street until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence South along State Highway #36 until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 until it intersects with Oak Street; thence South along Oak Street until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence South along State Highway #36 until it intersects with Brownlee Road (County Road #296); thence South along Brownlee Road (County Road #296) until it intersects with Co-op Way; thence West along Co-op Way until it intersects with State Highway #36 and the City Limits of the City of Jackson; thence West, North, West, and North along the City Limits of the City of Jackson until it intersects with Harkness Street; thence East along Harkness Street until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 back to the Point of Beginning. Education District No. 5: Being located in the Eastern and Northern portion of Butts County, Georgia, and being bounded as follows: The Point of Beginning shall be where Interstate Highway 75 intersects the Butts County-Spalding County Line. From this Point of Beginning South along Interstate Highway 75 until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence East along State Highway #16 until it intersects with High Falls Road (County Road #291); thence North along High Falls Road (County Road #291) until it intersects with the Town Limits of the Town of Jenkinsburg; thence Southeast along the Town Limits of the Town of Jenkinsburg until it intersects with Shiloh Road (County Road #93); thence South along Shiloh Road (County Road #93) until it intersects with Yellow Water Creek; thence East along Yellow Water Creek until it intersects with Walter Moore Road (County Road #211); thence North along Walter Moore Road (County Road #211) until it intersects with State Highway #42; thence Southeast along State Highway #42 until it intersects with Watson Creek; thence East along Watson Creek until it intersects with Yellow Water Creek; thence East along Yellow Water Creek until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence Southwest along Stark

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Road (County Road #289) to the intersection of Moore Road (County Road #85); thence East and South along Moore Road (County Road #85) until it intersects with Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292); thence Southwest along Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292) until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence East along State Highway #16 until it intersects with Pratt Smith Road (County Road #87); thence North along Pratt Smith Road (County Road #87) until it intersects with Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292); thence North along Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292) until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence West along Stark Road (County Road #289) until it intersects with Jim McMichael Road (County Road #68); thence North along Jim McMichael Road (County Road #68) until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence Northeast along State Highway #36 until it intersects the Butts County-Newton County Line; thence Northwest along the Butts-Newton County Line until it intersects with the Henry County Line; thence Southwest along the Butts-Henry County Line until it intersects with the Spalding County Line; thence Southwest along the Butts-Spalding County Line to the Point of Beginning. (b) One member shall be elected to the board from each of the five education districts. All members of the board shall meet the qualifications for office set forth in Code Section 45-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. (a) Pursuant to a consent decree and order entered on June 10, 1993, in the case of Duffey, et al. v. Butts County Board of Commissioners, et al. , in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Macon Division, Civil Action No. 92-233-3-MAC (WDO), a special election was held for certain members of the board and the members of the board shall be elected, shall take office, and shall have terms of office as follows:

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(1) The terms of office of the members representing Education District Nos. 1 and 2 on January 1, 1994, shall expire when their successors take office on the first Monday in January, 1995. Successors to the members representing Education District Nos. 1 and 2 shall be elected in the November general election in 1994 and every four years thereafter and shall take office on the first Monday in January following the date of the election for terms of office of four years; (2) The term of office of the member representing Education District No. 3 on January 1, 1994, shall expire when such member's successor takes office on the first Monday in January, 1995. A successor to the member representing Education District No. 3 shall be elected in the November general election in 1994, and the person so elected shall take office on the first Monday in January, 1995, for a term of office expiring when such member's successor takes office on the first Monday in January, 1997. A successor to such member shall be elected in the November general election in 1996 and every four years thereafter and shall take office on the first Monday in January following the date of the election for a term of office of four years; (3) The term of office of the member representing Education District No. 4 on January 1, 1994, shall expire when such member's successor takes office on the first Monday in January, 1997. A successor to the member representing Education District No. 4 shall be elected in the November general election in 1996 and every four years thereafter and shall take office on the first Monday in January following the date of the election for a term of office of four years; and (4) The term of office of the member representing Education District No. 5 on January 1, 1994, shall expire when such member's successor takes office on the first Monday in January, 1997. A successor to the member representing Education District No. 5 shall be elected in the November general election in 1996, and the person so elected shall take office on the first Monday in January,

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1997, for a term of office expiring when such member's successor takes office on the first Monday in January, 1999. A successor to such member shall be elected in the November general election in 1998 and every four years thereafter and shall take office on the first Monday in January following the date of the election for a term of office of four years. (b) Except as otherwise specified in subsection (a) of this section, members of the board shall be elected in the November general election immediately preceding the expiration of a term of office and shall take office on the first day of January following the election for terms of office of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5 to read as follows: Section 5. In the event a vacancy occurs on the Board of Education of Butts County for any reason other than the expiration of a term of office, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 20-2-54.1 and Article 14 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Any person elected to fill a vacancy shall meet the residency requirement of this Act. If a member moves his or her residence from the education district he or she represents, a vacancy shall exist from such education district and shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies are filled. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the

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Board of Education of Butts County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4919), as amended; and for other purposes. This 20th day of December, 1993. Representative Larry Smith 109th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Larry Smith, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 109th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Jackson-Progress-Argus, which is the official organ of Butts County, on the following date: December 22, 1993. /s/ Larry Smith Representative, 109th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. ELLAVILLE-SCHLEY COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSIONTIME LIMITS; REFERENDUM. No. 745 (House Bill No. 1598). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled An Act to create and establish the Ellaville-Schley County Charter Commission, approved

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April 13, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5316), so as to change certain provisions relative to the referendum; to extend the time within which the charter commission is required to prepare, file, and complete the charter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled An Act to create and establish the Ellaville-Schley County Charter Commission, approved April 13, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5316), is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Section 8 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (a) The charter commission shall complete its studies and shall prepare, complete, and file the charter within 30 months after the date of its organizational meeting; provided, however, the time period provided for in this subsection may be extended for such additional periods of time as may be authorized by a resolution duly adopted by the governing authority of the City of Ellaville and by a similar resolution being duly adopted by the governing authority of Schley County and may also be extended by an Act of the General Assembly and shall be automatically extended for a period of time equal to the period of time that any proposed charter shall be under consideration by the United States Department of Justice or by any courts. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b) of Section 10 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (b) All persons desiring to vote for approval of the charter shall vote `Yes,' and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the charter shall vote `No.' If more than one-half of the votes cast by the qualified voters of the City of Ellaville are for approval of the charter and if more than one-half of the votes cast by the qualified voters of Schley County are for approval of the charter, then the charter shall become effective. Otherwise, it shall be void and of no force

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and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne equally by the City of Ellaville and Schley County. Section 3 . It shall be the duty of the city attorney for the City of Ellaville and the county attorney for Schley County to ensure that this Act is submitted to the United States Justice Department for approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION. Notice is given that pursuant to the request of the Ellaville-Schley County Charter Commission, there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act entitled An Act to crete and establish the Ellaville-Schley County Charter Commission, approved April 13, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5316); and for other purposes. This 13th day of January, 1994. Ellaville-Schley County GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jimmy Skipper, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 137th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Americus Times-Recorder, which is the official organ of Schley County, on the following date: January 14, 1994. /s/ Jimmy Skipper Representative, 137th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. OGLETHORPE COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; MEETINGS. No. 746 (House Bill No. 1752). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Oglethorpe County approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3586), as amended, to provide for monthly meetings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Oglethorpe County approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3586), as amended, is amended by striking Section 6(b) and inserting in its place a new section to read as follows: Section 6(b). The board shall meet at least once each month at a date and time established by resolution of the board. Four members and the chairperson of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In the event the chairperson is unavailable for a meeting, the vice chairperson shall preside, and four members and the vice chairperson shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In any case, the vote of at least four commissioners shall be necessary to take official action. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Legislation shall be introduced in the 1994 session of the Georgia General Assembly on behalf of Oglethorpe County to provide for meetings of the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners; repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This the 24th day of January, 1994. Honorable Charles Yeargin Representative, 90th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles W. Yeargin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 90th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Oglethorpe Echo, which is the official organ of Oglethorpe County, on the following date: January 27, 1994. /s/ Charles W. Yeargin Representative, 90th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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DECATUR COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; VOTING. No. 747 (House Bill No. 1900). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Decatur County, approved March 4, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 630), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4426), so as to change the provisions relating to the vote necessary for the commission to act on any matter; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Decatur County, approved March 4, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 630), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4426), is amended by striking Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows: Section 6. The board of commissioners shall hold a regular meeting at the Decatur County courthouse at 9:00 A.M. on the second Tuesday of every month, and they may hold special meetings at any time and at any place within the county that their duties may require. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business which may come before them. If a quorum is present, a vote of a majority of those members present shall be required for the commission to act affirmatively or negatively on any matter. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to

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amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Decatur County, approved March 4, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 630), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4426); and for other purposes. This 18 day of February, 1994. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Cathy Cox, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 160th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Post-Searchlight, which is the official organ of Decatur County, on the following date: February 19, 1994. /s/ Cathy Cox Representative, 160th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. TWIGGS COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; COMPENSATION; MEETINGS. No. 748 (House Bill No. 1901). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended, so as to

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change the provisions relating to the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for meetings of the board of education; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended, is amended by striking Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. The chairman of the board of education shall be compensated in the amount of $6,600.00 per annum, and each of the other members of the board shall be compensated in the amount of $4,800.00 per annum. The chairman and other members shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the board of education. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by adding between Sections 6 and 7 a new Section 6A to read as follows: Section 6A. The board of education shall hold not less than two regular meetings each month and may hold additional meetings at the call of the chairman when necessary to conduct the affairs of the board of education. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Notice of Intent to Introduce Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended; and for other purposes.

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This 28th day of January, 1994. /s/ Kenneth Birdsong Representative, 123rd District Senator, 44th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kenneth W. Birdsong, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 123rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Twiggs County News Era, which is the official organ of Twiggs County, on the following date: February 3, 1994. /s/ Kenneth W. Birdsong Representative, 123rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. TWIGGS COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; COMPENSATION; EXPENSES; REPORTS; RECORDS. No. 749 (House Bill No. 1902). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County, approved July 27, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 324), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation and expenses of the members of the board; to provide for

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future salaries of members of the board; to change the provisions relating to the requirement of the board to publish quarterly reports relating to the receipts and disbrusements by county departments; to require the board to make certain records of receipts and disbursements by county departments available upon request; to provide for the distribution of copies of such records upon payment of a reasonable fee for copying; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County, approved July 27, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 324), as amended, is amended by striking Section 8 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 8 to read as follows: Section 8. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, the chairman of the board of commissioners shall receive an annual salary of $7,800.00 payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Twiggs County. (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, each member of the board other than the chairman shall receive an annual salary of $5,400.00 payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Twiggs County. (c) The board of commissioners is authorized to increase the salaries of the chairman and other members of the board as provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, provided that any such action to increase such salaries shall be subject to the following conditions and requirements: (1) Such action shall not be taken until notice of intent to take the action has been published in a newspaper of general circulation designated as the legal organ in the county at least once a week for two consecutive

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weeks immediately preceding the week during which the action is taken; (2) Such action shall be taken by the adoption of a resolution or ordinance at the board's first regular meeting subsequent to the first day of January of any year in which terms of office of members of the board shall expire pursuant to the provisions of this Act; and (3) Any such increase shall not be effective until after the taking of office of those elected at the next regular general election which is held immediately following the date on which the action to increase the compensation was taken. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 9 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 9 to read as follows: Section 9. In addition to compensation provided for in Section 8 of this Act, the chairman and other members of the board shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred by them in carrying out their official duties outside the county, including attendance at seminars or other training meetings for county officials, but attendance at any such seminar or meeting must be approved by a majority of the board prior to such attendance. When using their personal automobiles in traveling on official business outside the county, the chairman and all other members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses at the rate of 24 per mile. All expenses provided for in this section shall be paid from the funds of Twiggs County. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking Sectin 15 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 15 to read as follows: Section 15. The board shall have published each quarter of the year in the official county organ, not later than 45 days after the end of said quarter, a statement of the total receipts and disbursements made by each department of county government according to account title during such

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preceding quarter. The board shall make available, upon request, an itemized list of individual receipts and disbursements made by each department of county government during such preceding quarter, evidencing the number and amount of each voucher or check, the payee named therein, and the purpose for which given. Such itemized list shall be available during regular office hours at the office of the governing authority. Copies of such records shall be made available upon payment of a reasonable fee to cover the cost of copying. Section 4 . Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995; and the remaining sections of this Act shall become effective upon their approval by the Governor or upon their becoming law without such approval. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County, approved July 27, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 324), as amended; and for other purposes. This 21st day of January, 1994. Kenneth Birdsong GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kenneth W. Birdsong, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 123rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Twiggs County News Era, which is the official organ of Twiggs County, on the following date: January 27, 1994. /s/ Kenneth W. Birdsong Representative, 123rd District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. COBB COUNTYPROBATE COURT; JUDGE; CLERK; COMPENSATION. No. 750 (House Bill No. 1946). AN ACT To amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3743), so as to change the compensation of the judge and the clerk of the probate court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3743), is amended by striking in its entirety Section 2A and inserting in its place a new Section 2A to read as follows: Section 2A. The judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County shall receive an annual salary of $69,796.71, to be

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paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety the second sentence of Section 3 and inserting in its place a new sentence to read as follows: The clerk of the probate court shall be compensated in the amount of $45,449.02 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act relating to the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 436), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District
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Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Roy E. Barnes, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 33rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Roy E. Barnes Representative, 33rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 25th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. SUMTER COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; COMPENSATION; ACT PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION OF BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS IN COUNTIES OF 26,290 - 27,280 REPEALED. No. 751 (House Bill No. 1948). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled An Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the Counties of Floyd,

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Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter, and Green, approved December 13, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871, p. 225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 25, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3831), so as to provide for the compensation of the chairperson and commissioners of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners; to repeal an Act entitled An Act providing for the compensation of the chairman and members of the board of commissioners of each county of this state having a population of not less than 26,290 and not more than 27,280, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4430); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled An Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the Counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter, and Green, approved December 13, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871, p. 225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 25, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3831), is amended by inserting at the end of Section 1 the following: (d) The chairperson shall be paid an annual salary of $3,700.00 and each member shall be paid an annual salary of $2,800.00, such amounts to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Sumter County. Section 2 . An Act providing for the compensation of the chairman and members of the board of commissioners of each county of this state having a population of not less than 26,290 and not more than 27,280, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4430), is repealed. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to request of the Board of Commissioners of Sumter County, based upon the expiration of the Commissioners' Salary Bill, local legislation will be introduced at the 1994 session of the Georgia General Assembly to establish and maintain the current salaries for the Board of

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Commissioners of Sumter County, to provide for their, and future Commissioners continued compensation, and for other purposes. This 17th day of February, 1994. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SUMTER COUNTY Prepared by: GEORGE R. ELLIS, JR. ELLIS EASTERLIN, P. C. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jimmy Skipper, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 137th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Americus Times-Recorder, which is the official organ of Sumter County, on the following date: February 18, 1994. /s/ Jimmy Skipper Representative, 137th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. BARTOW COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 752 (House Bill No. 1960). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of

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$5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means all ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Bartow County, including taxes to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . Each resident of Bartow County is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Bartow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Bartow County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application as provided in Section 3 of this Act, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Bartow County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that

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exemption. Any person who, as of January 1, 1995, has applied for and is eligible for the $2,000.00 homestead exemption from Bartow County ad valorem taxes provided by Code Section 48-5-44 of the O.C.G.A. shall be eligible for the exemption granted under this Act without further application if that person has applied for and been eligible for the immediately preceding year for such exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or Bartow County School District taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Bartow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 7 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Bartow County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Bartow County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the statewide general election in November, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Bartow County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for that county for certain residents of that county?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 6 shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If Sections 1 through 6 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 through 6 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Bartow County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 8 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 9 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. /s/ Jack Nally GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jeff Lewis, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 14th

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District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Daily Tribune News, which is the official organ of Bartow County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Jeff Lewis Representative, 14th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CLAYTON JUDICIAL CIRCUITJUDGES; SALARY SUPPLEMENTS. No. 753 (House Bill No. 1994). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for a supplement to the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved April 10, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 353), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6148), so as to change the county supplement to the state salary of said judges; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for a supplement to the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved April 10, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 353), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga.

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L. 1992, p. 6148), is amended by striking from Section 1 the following: $17,000.00, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: $20,000.00, so that when so amended Section 1 shall read as follows: Section 1. In addition to the salary payable from state funds, each judge of the Superior Court of Clayton Judicial Circuit shall receive a supplement of $20,000.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments out of the funds of Clayton County. The governing authority of Clayton County is authorized and directed to pay to each judge the compensation provided for in this section. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for a supplement to the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved April 10, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 353), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6148), so as to change the county supplement to the state salary of said judges; and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. , CLAYTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank I. Bailey, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 93rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 22, 1994. /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 93rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CLAYTON JUDICIAL CIRCUITDISTRICT ATTORNEY; COMPENSATION. No. 754 (House Bill No. 2000). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for a county supplement to the state salary of the district attorney of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2856), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5409), so as to change the amount of said supplement; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . An Act providing for a county supplement to the state salary of the district attorney of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2856), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5409), is amended by striking from Section 1 the following: $15,000.00, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: $18,000.00, so that when so amended Section 1 shall read as follows: Section 1. In addition to the salary payable from state funds, the district attorney of the Clayton Judicial Circuit shall receive a county supplement of $18,000.00 per annum payable in equal monthly installments out of the funds of Clayton County. The governing authority of Clayton County is authorized and directed to pay to the district attorney the additional compensation provided for herein. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for a county supplement to the state salary of the district attorney of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2856), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5409), so as to change the amount of said supplement; and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994.

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, CLAYTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank I. Bailey, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 93rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 22, 1994. /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 93rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CLAYTON COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; COMPENSATION. No. 755 (House Bill No. 2001). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled An Act changing the composition and manner of selection of the Board of Education of Clayton County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4431), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4635), so as to change the compensation of the chairperson and members of such board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled An Act changing the composition and manner of selection of the Board of Education of Clayton County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4431), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4635), is amended by striking in its entirety Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 2. The chairperson of the board of education shall receive $550.00 per month for attending meetings of the board, and each of the remaining members shall receive $500.00 per month for attending meetings of the board. Such compensation shall be paid from funds of the board of education. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act entitled An Act changing the composition and manner of selection of the Board of Education of Clayton County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4431), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4635); and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. , Clayton County Legislative Delegation GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank I. Bailey, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 93rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 22, 1994. /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 93rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CLAYTON COUNTYCORONER; COMPENSATION. No. 756 (House Bill No. 2002). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the compensation and expenses of the coroner of Clayton County, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3511), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4376), so as to change the compensation of the coroner; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the compensation and expenses of the coroner of Clayton County, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3511), as amended, particularly by an Act

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approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4376), is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (a) In lieu of all fees for his or her services, the coroner of Clayton County shall receive an annual salary of $10,466.00. In addition to such salary, the coroner shall receive an expense allowance of $2,400.00 per annum. Such salary and expense allowance shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Clayton County. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation and expenses of the coroner of Clayton County, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3511), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4376); and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. , Clayton County Legislative Delegation GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank I. Bailey, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 93rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 22, 1994.

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/s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 93rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CLAYTON COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; CHAIRMAN; COMPENSATION. No. 757 (House Bill No. 2004). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Clayton County, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4640), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairman; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the board of commissioners of Clayton County, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4640), is amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 7 of said Act in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) The chairman of the board shall be compensated in the amount of $70,000.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Clayton County. The

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chairman of the board shall also receive an annual expense allowance of $3,000.00 per annum payable out of the funds of the county and shall be entitled to a county automobile while engaged in county business. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Clayton County, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4640), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairman; and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. , CLAYTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVED ELEGATION GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank I. Bailey, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 93rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 22, 1994. /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 93rd District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. CLAYTON-RABUN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITYFINANCING OF PROJECTS; BONDS. No. 758 (House Bill No. 2005). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Clayton-Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6403), so as to change the provisions relating to the financing of projects; to provide that bonds shall mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their date or dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . To amend an Act creating the Clayton-Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6403), is amended by striking Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows: Section 6. Financing projects. The authority, or any authority or body which has or which may in the future succeed to the powers, duties, and liabilities vested in the authority created in this Act, shall have power and is authorized at one time, or from time to time, to borrow money for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost, as defined in this Act, of any one or more projects and to provide by resolution

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for issuance of negotiable revenue bonds for that purpose. The principal and interest of such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund provided in this Act for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their date or dates, shall be payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the authority, and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds. The interest rate or rates to be borne by any bonds and the time of payment of such interest shall be fixed, and with respect to any interest rate which floats in response to a variable, the method of calculation shall be fixed by the authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of all bonds. Any bonds issued by the authority shall be exempt from all laws of the State of Georgia governing usury or prescribing or limiting interest rates to be borne by bonds or other obligations. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the act which created the Clayton - Rabun County Water and Sewage Authority to provide for financing periods of 40 years and for other purposes. This 22 day of February, 1994. ALLEN TAYLOR CHAIRMAN OF CLAYTON-RABUN COUNTY WATER AND SEWAGE AUTHORITY RABUN COUNTY, GEORGIA

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Ralph Twiggs, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 8th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton Tribune, which is the official organ of Rabun County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Ralph Twiggs Representative, 8th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. FLOYD COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; RESIDENCY QUALIFICATIONS. No. 759 (House Bill No. 2006). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, approved July 28, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 351), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1993, (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4580), so as to revise the residency requirement for persons qualifying for election as a member of the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, approved July 28, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 351), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1993, (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4580), is amended by striking subsection (c) of Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) To qualify for election as a member of the Board, a person must be a resident of Floyd County for at least one year, and such residency must be as follows: any person seeking to qualify for election to Posts 1 or 2 must reside within the corporate limits of the City of Rome and must have resided accordingly for at least one year immediately prior to being qualified, and any person seeking to qualify for election to Posts 3, 4, or 5 must reside outside of the corporate limits of the City of Rome and must have resided accordingly for at least one year immediately prior to being qualified. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill amending an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, approved July 28, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 351), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4580), so as to provide for the residency of candidates for the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County; and for other purposes. This 16th day of February, 1994. Senator Richard O. Marable 52nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Paul E. Smith, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 12th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Rome News-Tribune, which is the official organ of Floyd County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Paul E. Smith Representative, 12th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. WALTON COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTHCREATION. No. 760 (House Bill No. 2013). AN ACT To create the Walton County Commission on Children and Youth; to provide for the manner of appointment of members; to provide for terms, duties, and powers; to authorize the commission to receive and expend funds and employ a coordinator; to provide for all related matters; to provide for oaths; to provide for an annual report and inspection; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . (a) There is created the Walton County Commission on Children and Youth. The commission shall be composed of 19 members as follows: (1) Four members to be appointed by the Walton County legislative delegation, two of whom shall reside in the 84th House legislative district and be appointed by that member of the delegation who represents such district and two of whom shall reside in the 87th House legislative district and be appointed by that member of the delegation who represents such district; one appointee of each House member shall serve for an initial term of one year and one appointee of each House member shall serve an initial term of two years; (2) Two members to be appointed by the Walton County legislative delegation, from Senate district 45, who shall reside in such district and be appointed by the member of the delegation who represents such district; one of such members shall be appointed for an initial term of two years and one for an initial term of two years; (3) Four members to be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Walton County who shall reside in the county, which members shall serve for initial terms of two years; and (4) Nine members to be appointed by the judiciary of the Walton County courts, including the superior court, the state court, the magistrate court, the juvenile court, and the probate court, which members shall serve for initial terms of one year. Appointments to the Walton County Commission on Children and Youth shall include at least two members from each of the following fields or professions: (1) Law enforcement; (2) Child welfare; (3) Medical;

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(4) The judiciary; (5) Education; and (6) The business and civic community. (b) All appointments to the commission shall be made within 30 days after the effective date of this Act. All persons appointed to serve on the Walton County Commission on Children and Youth shall be residents of said county. If a member of the commission moves his or her residence from the county, that member's position shall immediately become vacant and shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment. Following the initial appointments, all appointments shall be made for terms of two years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Members shall be eligible for reappointment. Section 2 . The full membership of the commission shall hold an organizational meeting within 30 days after appointment of all members of the commission. The members shall select a chairperson from their number at the organizational meeting. Section 3 . The commission shall undertake a study of the needs, issues, and problems outlined in this Act and any and all related matters. The commission may meet at such times and places as it deems necessary to perform its duties and accomplish the goals and purposes of this Act. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson and such other officers as it deems necessary from its membership at the organizational meeting. The commission may adopt such rules or procedures as it finds necessary or desirable for the governance of its operations. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation or reimbursement for expenses from public funds. Section 4 . The commission is authorized to receive, accept, and expend funds from public or private sources for programs to benefit the children and youth of Walton County. The commission is authorized to expend such funds to employ a coordinator for such programs who shall not be a member of the commission. The salary of such coordinator shall be set by the commission.

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Section 5 . The commission shall make an annual report on July 1 of each year of its findings and recommendations to the members of the Walton County legislative delegation, the Board of Commissioners of Walton County, and the judicial officers of Walton County. The annual report shall be made available for public inspection by the citizens of Walton County. Section 6 . Each member of the commission shall take the following oath to be administered by the senior judge of the Superior Court of Walton County: Recognizing that there are many social, economic, and educational issues which prevent our children and youth from achieving their full potential and desiring to play a part in improving the adverse conditions facing our children and youth, I, , do solemnly swear that as a member of the Walton County Commission on Children and Youth I will fulfill the duties and responsibilities of my appointment to the best of my ability. Section 7 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 8 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create the Walton County Children and Youth Commission; and for other purposes. This 14th day of February, 1994. Tyrone Carrell State Representative 87th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tyrone Carrell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 87th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Walton Tribune, which is the official organ of Walton County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ Tyrone Carrell Representative, 87th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 23rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. COLUMBIA COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 761 (House Bill No. 2014). AN ACT To amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption of $20,000.00 from all Columbia County ad valorem taxes and Columbia County School District ad valorem taxes, including taxes levied to pay interest on and to retire bonded indebtedness, for residents of Columbia County and the Columbia County School District who are disabled or who are 62 years of age or older and who have a net income not exceeding $15,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6175), so as to provide that in the case of jointly owned property, the exemption shall be available if either or both owners are 62 years of age or older or disabled; to increase the amount of the exemption to

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$40,000.00; to provide for a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to provide for a homestead exemption of $20,000.00 from all Columbia County ad valorem taxes and Columbia County School District ad valorem taxes, including taxes levied to pay interest on and to retire bonded indebtedness, for residents of Columbia County and the Columbia County School District who are disabled or who are 62 years of age or older and who have a net income not exceeding $15,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6175), is amended by striking Section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. Each resident of Columbia County who is totally disabled or is 62 years of age or older is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Columbia County ad valorem taxes and Columbia County School District ad valorem taxes in the amount of $40,000.00 if that person's net income together with the net income of that person's spouse who occupies and resides at such homestead does not exceed $15,000.00 for the immediately preceding year for income tax purposes. In the event that a homestead is jointly owned, the exemption provided for in this section shall be available if either or both of the owners is totally disabled or is 62 years of age or older. The value of any homestead in excess of the amount exempted by this section shall remain subject to taxation. The exemption granted by this section shall not apply to or affect any state or municipal ad valorem taxes. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows: Section 6. The exemptions granted by this Act shall apply to the tax year beginning on January 1, 1995, and all tax years thereafter.

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Section 3 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Columbia County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Columbia County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that referendum election not later than the general election in November, 1994, and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to that date. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Columbia County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides for a $40,000.00 homestead exemption from Columbia County ad valorem taxes and Columbia County School District ad valorem taxes, including taxes levied to pay interest on and to retire bonded indebtedness, for persons who are disabled or who are over 62 years of age and who have a net income not exceeding $15,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, the remaining sections of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Columbia County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

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Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an act providing for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes levied by Columbia County and Columbia County School System for certain residents 62 years of age or over, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6175); to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes. This 26th day of January, 1994. Honorable Martha Moore Representative, 113th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Martha Moore, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 113th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Columbia News-Times, which is the official organ of Columbia County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Martha Moore Representative, 113th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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LAMAR COUNTYSHERIFF; VACANCIES; INCAPACITY. No. 762 (House Bill No. 2018). AN ACT To amend an Act relating to the office of the sheriff of Lamar County, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2207), as amended, so as to provide for vacancies and temporary vacancies or incapacity in the office of sheriff and the filling thereof; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act relating to the office of the sheriff of Lamar County, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2207), as amended, is amended by adding, following Section 3, a new Section 3A to read as follows: Section 3A. Upon the death, resignation, incapacity, or inability of the sheriff to serve, the chief deputy shall assume the duties of the office of sheriff. Such chief deputy shall serve until such time as the incapacity or inability of the sheriff is removed or, in the case of a vacancy, until the date on which a successor takes the oath of office immediately following the certification of the returns of the next general election which is held more than 60 days after the date the vacancy occurs, at which a successor shall be elected, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that in no event shall the chief deputy serve past the date on which a successor is qualified immediately following the expiration of the term of office in which the vacancy was created. If a portion of a term of office will remain unexpired after the first day of January following the date of such general election, a person shall be elected at such general election or at a special election held on the date of such general election to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. In any such case, the other provisions of law for the filling of such

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vacancy shall not apply. The provisions of this section shall only be applicable to the sheriff and shall not be applicable to other county officers. The chief deputy sheriff shall receive no additional compensation for performing the duties of the sheriff except in cases involving the death or resignation of the sheriff, in which case the chief deputy sheriff shall receive the same compensation, paid in the same manner, as the sheriff would have received. Unless the incapacity or inability of the sheriff is removed prior to the next succeeding general election, a vacancy shall be created and a duly qualified person shall be elected as sheriff, and such person shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of office. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act relating to the sheriff of Lamar County, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2207), as amended; and for other purposes. This 4th day of February, 1994. Representative Larry Smith 109th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Larry Smith, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 109th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Barnesville

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Herald-Gazette, which is the official organ of Lamar County, on the following date: February 8, 1994. /s/ Larry Smith Representative, 109th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. RABUN COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; PURCHASES; FISCAL YEAR; AUDITS. No. 763 (House Bill No. 2023). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Rabun County, approved March 23, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2397), as amended, so as to repeal the provisions relating to purchases by the board of commissioners; to change the provisions relating to the fiscal year of the county and audits of county affairs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Rabun County, approved March 23, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2397), as amended, is amended by striking Section 13 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 13 to read as follows:

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Section 13. Reserved. Section 2 . Said act is further amended by striking Section 15 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 15 to read as follows: Section 15. The fiscal year of the county shall begin on the first day of July and end on the last day of June of the succeeding year. The board of county commissioners shall have a complete and independent audit in compliance with generally accepted audit standards performed annually by a qualified external auditor in accordance with Code Section 36-81-7 of the O.C.G.A. The audit will be accepted by the board of county commissioners at a regular or special meeting and made available for inspection by any interested person during regular business hours. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Rabun County, approved March 23, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2397), as amended; and for other purposes. This 22nd day of February, 1994. Rabun County Board of Commissioners GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Ralph Twiggs, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 8th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton

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Tribune, which is the official organ of Rabun County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Ralph Twiggs Representative, 8th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994. HART COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYCREATION. No. 764 (House Bill No. 2036). AN ACT To create the Hart County Industrial Development Authority; to provide for the membership of the authority and the appointment, terms, and vacancies thereof; to provide for the purposes, powers, duties, authority, practices, and procedures of the authority; to provide that members shall receive no compensation; to provide for the property; obligations, and the interest on the obligations of the authority; to provide for the issuance of bonds and the practices, procedures, and requirements related thereto; to provide for the use of proceeds thereof; to provide for the making of loans; to provide for a definition; to provide for interest notes; to restrict entertainment and promotional expenses; to provide for the property and obligations of the authority in the event of the dissolution of the authority; to provide for construction; to provide for the purpose of the authority and the intent of the General Assembly in relation thereto; to provide for other matters relating to the foregoing; to

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provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . There is created a body corporate and politic in Hart County to be known as the Hart County Industrial Development Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Hart County and a public corporation and which in this Act is referred to as the authority. Section 2 . (a) The authority shall consist of seven members as follows: (1) The chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Hart County or a member of the Board of Commissioners of Hart County designated by the chairperson of such board; (2) The mayor of the City of Hartwell or a member of the city council of the City of Hartwell designated by the mayor of such city; (3) The mayor of the City of Bowersville or a member of the city council of the City of Bowersville designated by the mayor of such city; (4) The president of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce; and (5) Three members who shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Hart County. (b) The members provided for in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) of this section shall serve for terms of office as members of the authority which shall run concurrently with the terms of office which they otherwise hold as such officials. Designees shall serve at the pleasure of the official they represent. The three members appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Hart County pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this section shall serve for terms of office of four

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years, beginning on the first day of July, 1994, and on the first day of July every four years thereafter. Such members shall be eligible for reappointment. In the event of the death or resignation of either one of said appointed members, a successor shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Hart County for the remainder of the unexpired term. No vacancy shall impair the power of the authority to act. (c) The members of the authority shall receive no compensation for their services to the authority. Section 3 . The property, obligations, and the interest on the obligations of the authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations, and interest on the obligations of Hart County. Section 4 . The powers of the authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power: (1) To receive and administer gifts, grants, and donations and to administer trusts; (2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds, and revenue certificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, and assign any and all of its funds, property, and income as security therefor; (3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, with other authorities, and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name; (4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporations except such as are inconsistent with this Act, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents, and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal, bylaws, and regulations for the conduct and management of the authority;

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(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in Hart County so as to relieve, insofar as possible, unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Hart County suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery, and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovation, reconstruction, furnishing, and equipping of such building; (6) No building acquired under this Act shall be operated by the authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms, or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than 30 years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking; (7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested; (8) To designate officers to sign and act for the authority generally or in any specific matter; and (9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the authority as stated in this Act.

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Section 5 . The authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability, or obligation against the State of Georgia or Hart County. Section 6 . In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the authority is authorized to issue bonds bearing such rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the authority, and the procedure of validation, issuance, and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder, provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated, or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the authority. The authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this Act to provide security for any bonds issued as provided in this Act, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Hart County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Hart County. Section 7 . The authority may authorize additional bonds for extensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired under this Act to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings. Section 8 . In addition to the powers provided in other sections of this Act, the authority is authorized to do any or all of the following:

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(1) To extend credit or make secured or unsecured loans to any person, firm, corporation, or other industrial entity for the planning, design, construction, acquisition, or carrying out of any project involving the acquisition, construction, or equipping of any facility to be located within Hart County even though the facility is to be on lands in which the authority has no right, title, or interest upon a determination by the authority that the making of any such loan or the extension of any such credit will, in the judgment of the authority, encourage and promote the expansion and development of industry and commerce in Hart County and will tend to increase employment opportunities within the county. The term facility as used in this paragraph means and includes any type of real or personal property or a combination thereof which is intended to be used in connection with the operation of an industrial or manufacturing plant or a commercial enterprise located in Hart County. Such loans or the extension of any such credit shall be secured by such terms and conditions as the authority shall determine to be reasonable; (2) To issue its revenue bonds to provide funds with which to make any loan or loans authorized under the provisions of paragraph (1) of this section; and (3) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly conferred by this Act. Section 9 . The interest rate or rates to be borne by any bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the authority shall be fixed by the authority and any limitations with respect to interest rates found in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law, or in the usury laws of the State of Georgia shall not apply to obligations issued under this Act. Section 10 . Revenue bonds issued by the authority may be in such form, either coupon or fully registered or both coupon and fully registered, and may be in such denominations and subject to such exchangeability and transferability provisions as the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or any

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indenture or trust agreement or bond purchase agreement may provide. Section 11 . Revenue bonds issued by the authority shall bear a certificate of validation. The signature of the clerk of the Superior Court of Hart County may be placed upon such validation certificate in manual or facsimile form, and the seal of the superior court may be impressed, imprinted, or reproduced thereon. Section 12 . No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued by the authority unless its governing body shall adopt a resolution finding that the undertaking for which such bonds are to be issued will promote the objectives of the authority and will tend to increase, or to prevent a decrease in, employment opportunities in Hart County. Section 13 . Revenue bonds may be issued to refund any outstanding obligation of the authority. Section 14 . No moneys derived by the authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms, or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment or other promotional expenses. Section 15 . Should the authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Hart County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases, or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time. Section 16 . This Act is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Hart County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this Act shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes. Section 17 . It is the intention of the General Assembly that the purposes for which this authority is created shall be accomplished by the authority created by this Act on and after the effective date of this Act rather than by any other authority

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in existence prior to the effective date of this Act in Hart County, but this Act shall not affect the continued existence of such authority. Section 18 . This Act shall become effective July 1, 1994. Section 19 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create the Hart County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes. This 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ Alan T. Powell Representative 23rd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Alan T. Powell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 23rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Hartwell Sun, which is the official organ of Hart County, on the following date: March 2, 1994. /s/ Alan T. Powell Representative, 23rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 24, 1994.

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CITY OF VIDALIANEW CHARTER. No. 801 (House Bill No. 2012). AN ACT To provide a new charter for the City of Vidalia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a city manager, acting city manager, mayor, and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for administrative affairs and responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk, a city accountant, and other personnel and matters relating thereto; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof and other matters relative to those judges; to provide for the court's jurisdiction, powers, practices, and procedures; to provide for the right of certiorari; to provide for elections; to provide for taxation, licenses, and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for auditing, accounting, budgeting, and appropriations; to provide for city contracts and purchasing; to provide for the conveyance of property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for preservation of legislation relative to the public school system of the city; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act and amendatory Acts thereto; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS Section 1.10 . Name. The City of Vidalia, in Toombs County, Georgia, is reincorporated by the enactment of this charter and is constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style the City of Vidalia and by that name shall have perpetual succession. Section 1.11 . Corporate boundaries. (a) The boundaries of this city shall be those existing on the earliest effective date of the adoption of this charter with such alterations as may be made from time to time in the manner provided by law. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or any combination thereof, to be retained permanently in the office of the city clerk and to be designated, as the case may be: Official map of the corporate limits of the City of Vidalia, Georgia. Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city clerk shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. (b) The boundaries existing on the effective date of the adoption of this charter are more specifically shown by that plat of survey prepared by Charles M. Zeigler and Associates, Inc., Registered Surveyors, dated January 14, 1993, showin an area of 11,340.87 acres, the same being recorded in Toombs County Plat Book 26, Page 63, and incorporated in this charter by reference and made a part and parcel of this description. (c) The city council may provide for the redrawing of any such map by ordinance to reflect lawful changes in the corporate boundaries. A redrawn map shall supersede for all purposes the entire map or maps which it is designated to replace. Section 1.12 . Powers and construction. (a) This city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the present or future Constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this

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charter. This city shall have all the powers of self-government not otherwise prohibited by this charter or by general law. (b) The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of this city. Section 1.13 . Examples of powers. The powers of the city shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Air and water pollution. To regulate the emission of smoke or other exhaust which pollutes the air and to prevent the pollution of natural streams or bodies of water within the corporate limits of the city; (2) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this charter; (3) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (4) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades; (5) Business regulation and taxation. To levy and to provide for collection of license fees and taxes on privileges, occupations, trades, and professions; to license and

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regulate the same; to provide for the manner and method of payment of such licenses and taxes; and to revoke such licenses after due process for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; (6) Condemnation. To condemn property, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city, for present or future use and for any corporate purpose deemed necessary by the governing authority, utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are now or may hereafter be enacted; (7) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (8) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or outside the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (9) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire districts and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (10) Garbage fees. To levy, fix, assess, and collect a garbage, refuse, and trash collection and disposal and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business in the city benefiting from such services; to enforce the payment of such charges, taxes, or fees; and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges; (11) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use

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of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (12) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (13) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (14) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and squares or other public property in the city; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail; or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (15) Motor vehicles. To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and exercise control over all traffic, including parking upon or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city; (16) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (17) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia;

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(18) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (19) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (20) Municipal utilities. To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including but not limited to a system of waterworks, sewers and drains, sewage disposal, gas works, electric light plants, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; and to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; (21) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (22) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (23) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning; and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (24) Police and fire protection. To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed police officers and to establish, operate, or contract for a police and a fire-fighting agency; (25) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure

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which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (26) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of public ways, parks and playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, markets and market houses, public buildings, libraries, public housing, airports, hospitals, terminals, docks, parking facilities, or charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; and to provide any other public improvements, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city; to regulate the use of public improvements; and, for such purposes, property may be acquired by condemnation under Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are now or may hereafter be enacted; (27) Public peace. To provide for the prevention and punishment of drunkenness, riots, and public disturbances; (28) Public transportation. To organize and operate such public transportation systems as are deemed beneficial; (29) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for public utilities and public services and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Georgia Public Service Commission; (30) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate

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limits of the city; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (31) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (32) Roadways. To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish or change the grade of, abandon or close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with shade trees, or otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light the roads, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; and to grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities and for private use; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (33) Water or sewer fees. To levy a fee, charge, or water or sewer tax, or both, as necessary to assure the acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, and extending of wells, storage tanks, sewage disposal plants, and a water or sewerage system, or both, and to levy on those to whom water or sewerage services are made available a water or sewer service fee, charge, or tax for the availability or use of the water or sewer system; to provide for manner and method of collecting such service charges and for enforcing payment of the same; and to charge, impose, and collect a water or sewer connection fee or fees; (34) Solid waste disposal. To provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse and to regulate the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; and to provide for the separate collection of glass, tin, aluminum, cardboard, paper, and other recyclable materials and to provide for the sale of such items; (35) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture,

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sale, or transportation of any intoxicating liquors, and the use and sale of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (36) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements; (37) Taxes: ad valorem. To levy and provide for assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation; (38) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law; (39) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles; (40) Urban redevelopment. To organize and operate an urban redevelopment program; and (41) Other powers. To exercise and enjoy all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; and to exercise all implied powers necessary to execute all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully stated in this charter; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to be

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exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia; and no listing of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others, nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia. Section 1.14 . Exercise of powers. All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia. ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE Section 2.10 . City council creation; number; election. The legislative authority of the government of this city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and five councilmembers. The city council established in this charter shall in all respects be a successor to and continuation of the city governing authority under prior law. The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by this charter. Section 2.11 . City councilmembers; terms and qualifications for office. The members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have been qualified and registered to vote in the city immediately prior to the date of the election of mayor or members of the city council; each shall continue to reside therein during that person's period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. Should a councilmember remove his or her residence from the ward from which he or she was elected or should a councilmember at large remove his or her residence from the city, such removal shall effect an automatic vacancy in the office held by the person so moving.

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Section 2.12 . Vacancy; filling of vacancies; suspensions. (a) The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter or the general laws of the State of Georgia. (b) A vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in Section 5.19 of this charter. Section 2.13 . Compensation and expenses. The mayor and councilmembers shall receive compensation and expenses for their services as provided by ordinance. Section 2.14 . Voting when personally interested. (a) Neither the mayor nor any member of the city council shall vote upon, sign, or veto any ordinance, resolution, contract, or other matter in which that person is personally interested. Section 2.15 . Conflicts of interest. (a) Conflict of interestNo elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly: (1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which that person is engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance

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the financial or other private interest of that person or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to that person's knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, in business dealings with the governmental body by which that person is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which that person has a financial interest. (b) DisclosureAny elected official, appointed officer, or employee who shall have any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such private interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a private interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such private interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and that person shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such private interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (c) Use of public propertyNo elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit

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except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Contracts voidable and rescindableAny violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render such contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (e) Ineligibility of elected officialExcept where authorized by law, no councilmember nor the mayor shall hold any other elective or compensated appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by the government or any agency thereof during the term for which that person was elected. No former councilmember and no former mayor shall hold any compensated appointive office in the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which that person was elected. (f) Political activities of certain officers and employeesNo appointed officer and no employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. (g) Penalties for violation (1) Any city officer or employee who knowingly conceals such financial interest or knowingly violates any of the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited that person's office or position. (2) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit that person's office or position as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter. Section 2.16 . Inquiries and investigations. The city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence.

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Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as may be provided by ordinance. Section 2.17 . General power and authority of the city council. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city as provided by Article I of this charter. Section 2.18 . Eminent domain. The city council is empowered to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain public ways, parks, public grounds, cemeteries, markets, market houses, public buildings, libraries, sewers, drains, sewage treatment, waterworks, electrical systems, gas systems, airports, hospitals, and charitable, educational, recreational, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities, and any other public improvements inside or outside the city and to regulate the use thereof and, for such purposes, property may be condemned under procedures established under general law applicable now or as provided in the future. Section 2.19 . Oath of office. The mayor and city council shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, each take and subscribe before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths the following oath: I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor) (councilmember) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and the United States of America. Section 2.20 . Regular and special meetings. (a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or three members of the city council. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to councilmembers shall not be

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required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such councilmember's presence. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting. (c) All meetings of the city council shall be public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of special meetings shall be given as required by law. Section 2.21 . Rules of procedure. (a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping of a journal of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time. Section 2.22 . Quorum; voting. (a) Three councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any member of the city council shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of three councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. (b) The mayor shall cast the deciding vote in case of a tie. Section 2.23 . Ordinance form; procedures. (a) Every proposed ordinance should be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause

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shall be The City Council of the City of Vidalia hereby ordains..... and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish and in accordance with Code Section 36-35-3 of the O.C.G.A. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall as soon as possible distribute a copy to the mayor and each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate. Section 2.24 . Action requiring an ordinance. Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance. Section 2.25 . Emergencies. To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or three councilmembers and may promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least three councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances.

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Section 2.26 . Codes of technical regulations. (a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: (1) the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 2.23 of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the city clerk pursuant to Section 2.27 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the city clerk for distribution or for purchase at a reasonable price. Section 2.27 . Signing; authenticating; recording; codification; printing. (a) The clerk shall authenticate by the clerk's signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the city council. (b) The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly, together with all amendments thereto and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as The Code of the City of Vidalia, Georgia. Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed as soon as practicable following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in

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effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation therein. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code. Section 2.28 . City manager; appointment; qualifications; compensation. The city council shall appoint a city manager for an indefinite term and shall fix the city manager's compensation. The city manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of that person's executive and administrative qualifications. Section 2.29 . Removal of city manager. (a) The city council may remove the city manager from office in accordance with the following procedures: (1) The city council shall adopt by affirmative vote of a majority of all its members a preliminary resolution which must state the reasons for removal and may suspend the city manager from duty for a period not to exceed 45 days. A copy of the resolution shall be delivered promptly to the city manager; (2) Within five days after a copy of the resolution is delivered to the city manager, that person may file with the city council a written request for a public hearing. This hearing shall be held within 30 days after the request is filed. The city manager may file with the council a written reply not later than five days before the hearing; (3) If the city manager has not requested a public hearing within the time specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the city council may adopt a final resolution for removal, which may be made effective immediately, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all its members. If the city manager has requested a public hearing, the city council may adopt a final resolution for removal, which may be made effective immediately, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all its members at any time after the public hearing.

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(b) The city manager shall continue to receive the city manager's salary until the effective date of a final resolution of removal. Section 2.30 . Acting city manager. By letter filed with the city clerk, the city manager shall designate, subject to approval of the city council, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the powers and perform the duties of city manager during the city manager's temporary absence or disability. During such absence or disability, the city council may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another officer of the city to serve until the city manager shall return or the city manager's disability shall cease. Section 2.31 . Powers and duties of the city manager. The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. The city manager shall be responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the city manager's charge by or under this charter. The city manager: (1) Shall appoint, subject to the confirmation of the city council, the heads of such departments as the city council shall from time to time establish. In addition, he or she shall appoint, without the confirmation of the city council and, when the city manager deems it necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove all city employees and administrative officers the city manager appoints, except as otherwise provided by law or personnel ordinances adopted pursuant to this charter. The city manager may authorize any administrative officer who is subject to the city manager's direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department, office, or agency; (2) Shall direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law; (3) Shall attend all city council meetings and shall have the right to take part in discussion, but the city manager may not vote;

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(4) Shall see that all laws, provisions of this charter, and acts of the city council, subject to enforcement by the city manager or by officers subject to the city manager's direction and supervision, are faithfully executed; (5) Shall prepare and submit the annual operating budget and capital budget to the city council; (6) Shall submit to the city council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year; (7) Shall make such other reports as the city council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies subject to the city manager's direction and supervision; (8) Shall keep the city council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city, and make such recommendations to the city council concerning the affairs of the city as the city manager deems desirable; (9) Shall perform other such duties as are specified in this charter or as may be required by the city council; (10) The city manager shall be the purchasing agent for the city and shall make all purchases for the various departments of the city and shall approve all vouchers for the same; provided, however, that the city council, at its first meeting after the approval of this charter and at its first meeting of each calendar year thereafter, shall fix a maximum monetary limit which the city manager, as such purchasing agent for the city, shall not exceed in any single purchase without the prior approval of the city council. During said calendar year for which such annual monetary limit is adopted, the city council may from time to time amend this maximum monetary limit either upwards or downwards. Further, the city council may, by resolution, require competitive bids on purchases under such rules and regulations as the city council may from time to time prescribe; and

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(11) The city manager, before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, shall give bond, conditioned in such manner, as the city council shall require and the city manager shall have authority to require of any employee under his or her jurisdiction such bond, under such conditions, as he or she shall require, and all of such bonds shall be payable to the City of Vidalia, and its successors, for the benefit of the city and all premiums on all such bonds shall be paid by the city. Section 2.32 . Council's interference with administration. Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 2.16 of this charter, the city council or its members shall deal with city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager solely through the city manager, and neither the city council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately. Section 2.33 . Selection of mayor pro tempore. The mayor shall appoint a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore who shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor pro tempore shall continue to vote and otherwise participate fully as a councilmember. Section 2.34 . Powers and duties of mayor. The mayor shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council; (2) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and be the official spokesperson for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) Have power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; and (4) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing.

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Section 2.35 . Mayor pro tempore. During the absence or disability of the mayor for any cause, the mayor pro tempore, or in such person's absence or disability for any reason, any one of the councilmembers chosen by a majority vote of the city council, shall be clothed with all the rights and privileges of the mayor and shall perform the duties of the office of the mayor so long as such absence or disability shall continue. Any such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of all councilmembers. Section 2.36 . Submission of ordinances to the mayor; veto power. (a) Every ordinance adopted by the city council shall be presented promptly by the city clerk to the mayor. (b) The mayor, within ten calendar days of receipt of an ordinance or resolution, shall return it to the city clerk with or without the mayor's approval or with the mayor's disapproval. If the ordinance has been approved by the mayor, it shall become law upon its return to the city clerk; if the ordinance is neither approved nor disapproved, it shall become effective at 12:00 o'clock Noon on the tenth calendar day after its adoption; if the ordinance is disapproved, the mayor shall submit to the city council through the city clerk a written statement of the reasons for the veto. The city clerk shall record upon the ordinance the date of its delivery to and receipt from the mayor. (c) Ordinances vetoed by the mayor shall be presented by the city clerk to the city council at its next meeting. If the city council then or at its next general meeting adopts the ordinance by an affirmative vote of four members, it shall become effective. (d) The mayor may disapprove or reduce any item or items of appropriation in any ordinance or resolution. The approved part or parts of any ordinance making appropriations shall become effective, and the part or parts disapproved shall not become effective unless subsequently passed by the city council over the mayor's veto as provided in this section. The reduced part or parts shall be presented to the city council as though disapproved and shall not become effective unless overridden by the city council as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

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ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS Section 3.10 . Administrative and service departments. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, or alter all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of that director's department or agency. (e) All directors under the supervision of the city manager shall be nominated by the city manager with confirmation of appointment by the city council. The city manager may suspend or remove directors under the city manager's supervision. The director involved may appeal to the city council which, after a hearing, may override the city manager's action by a majority vote. Section 3.11 . Boards, commissions, and authorities. (a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deem necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the city council for such

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terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council by ordinance may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed in this charter for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until that person has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating that person to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of that person's office, such oath shall be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) Any member of a board, commission, or authority may be removed from office for cause by a vote of three members of the city council. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city.

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Section 3.12 . City attorney. The city council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for managing all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the city council as directed; shall advise the city council, mayor, and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required of the city attorney by virtue of such person's position as city attorney. Section 3.13 . City clerk. The city council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal; maintain city council records required by this charter; and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council. Section 3.14 . City accountant. The city council shall appoint a city accountant to perform the duties of an accountant. Section 3.15 . Position classification and pay plans. The city manager shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this section, elected and appointed city officials are not city employees. Section 3.16 . Personnel policies. The city council shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with this charter concerning: (1) The method of employee selection and probationary periods of employment;

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(2) The administration of the position classification and pay plan, methods of promotion and application of service ratings thereto, and transfer of employees within the classification plan; (3) Hours of work, vacation, sick leave, and other leaves of absence, overtime pay, and the order and manner in which layoffs shall be effected; (4) Such dismissal hearings as due process may require; and (5) Such other personnel notices as may be necessary to provide for adequate and systematic handling of personnel affairs. ARTICLE IV JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 4.10 . Creation; name. There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Vidalia. Section 4.11 . Chief judge; associate judge. (a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, full-time, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. The method of selection and terms of such judges shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia. All judges shall be appointed by the city council. (c) Compensation of the judges shall be fixed by ordinance. (d) Judges may be removed for cause by a vote of three members of the city council. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that such judge will honestly and

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faithfully discharge the duties of the judge's office to the best of the judge's ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered in the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 2.21 of this charter. Section 4.12 . Convening. The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance. Section 4.13 . Jurisdiction; powers. (a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for 90 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing, as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operations and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violations of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before such court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for that person's appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, that person's bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and the defendant's sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on

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order of the judge declared forfeited to the city, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served and executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city. (i) The municipal court is specifically vested with all the jurisdiction and powers throughout the geographic area of this city granted by law to municipal courts and particularly by such laws as authorize the abatement of nuisances and prosecution of traffic violations. Section 4.14 . Certiorari. The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Toombs County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari. Section 4.15 . Rules for court. With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal

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court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to superior courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to such proceedings. ARTICLE V ELECTIONS AND REMOVAL Section 5.10 . Applicability of general law. All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Section 5.11 . Division of city into wards. For the purpose of electing four of the five councilmembers of the city, the city is divided into four wards, which shall be composed of the following territory: First ward. The first ward shall be bounded on the north by the center line of North Street (State Highway No. 292) from the city limits west to Washington Street; thence south by the center line of Washington Street to Second Avenue; thence west by the center line of Second Avenue to Lively Street turning south. The west boundary shall be bounded by the center line of Lively Street from Second Avenue south to North East Main Street; thence east by the center line of North East Main Street to Broadfoot Boulevard; thence south by the center line of Broadfoot Boulevard to South East Main Street; thence west by the center line of south East Main Street to Queen Street; thence south by the center line of Queen Street to First Street (U.S. Highway 280); thence east by the center line of First Street to Winona Street; thence south by the center line of Winona Street to Smith Street; thence north by the center line of Smith Street to Fifth Street; thence east by the center line of Fifth Street to Aimwell Road; thence south by the center line of Aimwell Road to the city limits. The south and east boundary shall be bounded by the city limits from Aimwell Road east to North street (State Highway No. 292).

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Second ward. The second ward shall be bounded on the east by the center line of Aimwell Road from the city limits north to Fifth Street; thence west by the center line of Fifth Street to Smith Street; thence south by the center line of Smith Street to Winona Street; thence north by the center line of Winona Street to First Street (U.S. Highway 280); thence west by the center line of First Street to Queen Street; thence north by the center line of Queen Street to South East Main Street; thence east by the center line of South East Main Street to Broadfoot Boulevard; thence north by the center line of Broadfoot Boulevard to North East Main Street; thence west by the center line of North East Main Street to Lively Street; thence north by the center line of Lively Street to Second Avenue. The north boundary shall be bounded by the center line of Second Avenue from Lively Street to Morris Street; thence north by the center line of Morris Street to Jenkins Street turning west; thence west by center line of Jenkins Street to McIntosh Street; thence south by the center line of McIntosh Street to Everett Street; thence west by the center line of Everett Street to Montgomery Street. The west boundary shall be bounded by the center line of Montgomery Street and Adams Street (State Highway No. 130) from Everett Street south to the city limits. The south boundary shall be bounded by the city limits from Adams Street east to Aimwell Road. Third ward. The third ward shall be bounded to the south by the center line of North Street (State Highway No. 292) from the city limits west to Washington Street; thence south by the center line of Washington Street to Second Avenue; thence west by the center line of Second Avenue to Morris Street; thence north by the center line of Morris Street to Jenkins Street turning west; thence west by the center line of Jenkins Street to McIntosh Street; thence south by the center line of McIntosh Street to Everett Street; thence west by the center line of Everett Street to Orange Street. The west boundary shall be bounded by the center line of Orange Street from Everett Street to West Street; thence north by center of West Street to Toombs Street; The North boundary shall be bounded by the center line of Toombs Street from West Street east to Montgomery Street turning north; thence north by the center line of Montgomery Street to Locke Street; thence east by the center line of Locke Street

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to Thompson Street; thence north by the center line of Thompson Street to Locke Street turning east; thence east by the center line of Locke Street to McIntosh Street (State Highway No. 297); thence south by the center line of McIntosh Street to Lang Street; thence east by the center line of Lang Street to Peacock Street; thence north by the center line of Peacock Street to Thirteenth Avenue; thence east by the center line of Thirteenth Avenue to Roosevelt Street; thence south by the center line of Roosevelt Street to North Street (State Highway 292); thence east by the center line of North Street to Loop Road (State Highway No. 130); thence east by the center line of Loop Road to the city limits. The east boundary shall be bounded by the city limits from Loop Road (State Highway No. 130) south to North Street (State Highway No. 292). Fourth ward. The fourth ward shall be bounded to the east by the center line of Adams Street (State Highway No. 130) and Montgomery Street from the city limits north along Adams and Montgomery Streets to Everett Street; thence west by the center line of Everett Street to Orange Street; thence north by the center line of Orange Street to West Street; thence east by the center line of West Street to Toombs Street; thence east by the center line of Toombs Street to Montgomery Street; thence north by the center line of Montgomery Street to Locke Street; thence east by the center line of Locke Street to Thompson Street; thence north by the center line of Thompson Street to Locke Street turning east; thence east by the center line of Locke Street to McIntosh Street (State Highway No. 297); thence south by the center line of McIntosh Street to Lang Street; thence east by the center line of Lang Street to Peacock Street; thence north by the center line of Peacock Street to Thirteenth Avenue; thence east by the center line of Thirteenth Avenue to Roosevelt Street; thence south by the center line of Roosevelt Street to North Street (State Highway No. 292); thence east by the center line of North Street to Loop Road (State Highway No. 130); thence east by the center line of Loop Road to the city limits. The north, west, and south boundary shall be bounded by the city limits from Loop Road (State Highway No. 130) west to Adams Street (State Highway No. 130).

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Section 5.12 . Selection of councilmembers by ward. One councilmember shall be elected from each of the four wards described in Section 5.11 of this charter. The councilmember from each respective ward shall be elected by the voters of that particular ward in which they reside as described in Section 5.11 of this charter. Section 5.13 . Councilmember at large and mayor. The mayor and councilmember at large shall be elected by the voters of the entire city. Section 5.14 . Residence requirements of candidates for councilmember, mayor. In order to be eligible to be elected as a councilmember from a ward, the candidate therefor must be a resident of such ward on the date he or she qualifies to run for office and at the time of election thereto. In order to be eligible to be elected as councilmember at large or to be elected mayor, the candidates therefor may reside in any ward. Section 5.15 . Candidates for councilmember to indicate type of candidacy. All candidates for the office of councilmember shall designate whether they are offering as a candidate from a ward or as a candidate from the city at large. Section 5.16 . Time of election of councilmembers, mayor. (a) On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1995, and on that day quadrennially thereafter, a councilmember at large, a councilmember from the third ward, and a councilmember from the fourth ward shall be elected to serve a four-year term in office. (b) On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1997, and on that day quadrennially thereafter, a mayor, councilmember from the first ward, and a councilmember from the second ward shall be elected to serve a four-year term in office. (c) Terms of office for mayor and councilmembers shall begin at the time of taking the oath of office as provided in Section 2.19 of this charter and on the first Monday in January following the election.

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Section 5.17 . Nonpartisan elections. Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designation. Section 5.18 . Election by majority vote. The mayor and members of the city council shall be elected by a majority vote of the votes cast for each position. Section 5.19 . Special elections; vacancies. In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant for any cause whatsoever, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, if such vacancy occurs within six months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Section 5.20 . Other provisions. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code. Section 5.21 . Removal of officers. The mayor or any councilmember may be removed or suspended from office in the manner provided by general law. ARTICLE VI FINANCE Section 6.10 . Property tax. The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion.

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Section 6.11 . Millage rate; due dates; payment methods. The city council by ordinance shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid. Section 6.12 . Occupation and business taxes. The city council by ordinance shall have the the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. Such taxes may be levied on both individuals and corporations who transact business in this city or who practice or offer to practice any profession or calling in this city to the extent such persons have a constitutionally sufficient nexus to this city to be so taxed. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, professions, or callings for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.13 . Licenses; permits; fees. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require any individuals or corporations who transact business in this city or who practice or offer to practice any profession or calling in this city to obtain a license or permit for such activity from the city and pay a resonable fee for such license or permit where such activities are not now regulated by general law in such a way as to preclude city regulation. Such fees may reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. The city council by ordinance may establish reasonable requirements for obtaining or keeping such licenses as the public health, safety, and welfare necessitate. Section 6.14 . Franchises. The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, cable television, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for

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the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration book kept by the city clerk. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. Section 6.15 . Service charges. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for sewers, sanitary and health services, or any other services provided or made available within and outside the corporate limits of the city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.16 . Special assessments. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners under such terms and conditions as are reasonable. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.17 . Construction; other taxes. The city shall be empowered to levy any other tax allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of the city to govern its local affairs. Section 6.18 . Collection of delinquent taxes and fees. The city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed; revoking city licenses for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions.

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Section 6.19 . General obligation bonds. The city council shall have the power to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized under this charter or the laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time such issue is undertaken. Section 6.20 . Revenue bonds. Revenue bonds may be issued by the city council as state law now or hereafter provides. Such bonds are to be paid out of any revenue produced by the project, program, or venture for which they were issued. Section 6.21 . Short-term loans. The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law. Section 6.22 . Fiscal year. The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government. Section 6.23 . Preparation of budget. The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement program, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and programs. The city council shall also comply with the budgeting and auditing provisions of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. Section 6.24 . Submission of operating budget to city council. On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the city manager shall submit to the city council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the city manager containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, the important features of the budget, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budget, and such other comments and information as the city manager

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may deem pertinent. The operating budget, the capital improvements budget, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection. Section 6.25 . Action by city council on budget. (a) The city council may amend the operating budget proposed by the city manager, except that the budget as finally amended and adopted must provide for all expenditures required by state law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) The city council shall by ordinance adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 31 of each year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.23 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotments thereof to which it is chargeable. Section 6.26 . Tax levies. Following adoption of the operating budget, the city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set

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forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expense of the general government of this city. Section 6.27 . Changes in appropriations. The city council by resolution may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purposes, but any additional appropriations may be made only from an existing unexpended surplus. Section 6.28 . Capital improvements budget. (a) On or before the date fixed by the city council, but not later than 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the city manager shall submit to the city council a proposed capital improvements budget with the city manager's recommendations as to the means of financing the improvements proposed for the ensuing fiscal year. The city council shall have the power to accept, with or without amendments, or reject the proposed program and proposed means of financing. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital improvements budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 2.25 of this charter. (b) The city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital improvements budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 31 of each year. No appropriation provided for in a prior capital improvements budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriation was made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, the city manager may submit amendments to the capital improvements budget at any time during the fiscal year, accompanied by the city manager's recommendations. Any such amendments to the capital improvements budget shall become effective only upon adoption by resolution. Section 6.29 . Independent audit. There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted accounting principles. Any audit of any funds by the

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state or federal government may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of all audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public. Section 6.30 . Contracting procedures. No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 2.22 of this charter. Section 6.31 . Centralized purchasing. The city council shall by ordinance prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the city. Section 6.32 . Sale of city property. (a) The city council may sell and convey any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon report by the city manager and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to execute and deliver in the name of the city a deed conveying said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners in exchange for rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place when such exchange is deemed to be in the best interest of the city. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so

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executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made. ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 7.10 . Bonds for officials. The officers and employees of this city, both elective and appointive, shall execute such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law. Section 7.11 . Prior ordinances. All ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations now in force in the city not inconsistent with this charter are declared valid and of full effect and force until amended or repealed by the city council. Section 7.12 . Preservation of legislation pertaining to public school system. The special legislation on the subject of the public school system of the city and the funds belonging to said public school system and the various matters connected therewith shall not be repealed or modified by the enactment of this charter but shall remain in full force and effect. Section 7.13 . First election under this charter. The first municipal election shall be held November 7, 1995, at which the councilmember at large, the councilmember from the third ward, and the councilmember from the fourth ward positions shall be filled. The city council seat presently held by Buford Mobley shall be designated ward one. The city council seat presently held by E. Kay Stafford, Jr., shall be designated ward two. The city council seat presently held by John Raymond Turner shall be designated ward three. The city council seat presently held by John C. Matheson shall be designated ward four. The city council seat presently held by Charles Clements shall be designated at large. All persons giving notice of candidacy for a city council seat shall designate the ward being sought. Wards three and four and at large shall be filled at this first election for an initial term of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified such that a continuing

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body is created. Each councilmember shall serve a full term as provided in Section 2.11 of this charter. Section 7.14 . Existing personnel and officers. Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all personnel and officers of this city and their rights, privileges, and powers shall continue beyond the time this charter takes effect for a period of 180 days before or during which time the existing city council shall pass a transition ordinance detailing the changes in personnel and appointive officers required or desired and arranging such titles, rights, privileges, and powers as may be required or desired to allow a reasonable transition. Section 7.15 . Pending matters. Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts, and legal or administrative proceedings shall continue and any such ongoing work or cases shall be completed by such city agencies, personnel, or offices as may be provided by the city council. Section 7.16 . Construction. (a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and shall not be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word shall is mandatory and the word may is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa. (d) The term council or city council includes the mayor when such officer is required to vote pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 2.22 of this charter. Section 7.17 . Severability. If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or part of this charter shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair other parts of this charter unless it clearly appears that such other parts are wholly and necessarily dependent upon the part held to be invalid or unconstitutional, it being the legislative intent in enacting this charter that each article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,

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or part thereof be enacted separately and independent of each other. Section 7.18 . Effective date. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994. Section 7.19 . Specific repealer. An Act incorporating the City of Vidalia in the County of Toombs, approved April 8, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 3136), as amended, is repealed in its entirety and all amendatory Acts thereto are likewise repealed in their entirety. Section 7.20 . General repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Vidalia; to repeal an Act approved April 8, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 3136), as amended; and for other purposes. This 7th day of January, 1994. Representative Fisher Barfoot, 155th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Fisher Barfoot, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 155th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Advance-Progress, which is the official organ of Toombs County, on the following date: January 12, 1994. /s/ Fisher Barfoot Representative, 155th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CLAYTON COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGES; COMPENSATION. No. 821 (Senate Bill No. 180). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4637), so as to change the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4637), is amended by striking Section 3 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. Judges' salaries. Each judge of the State Court of Clayton County shall receive a salary of $67,000.00 per annum, which shall be paid by the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County. The judges of the State Court of Clayton County shall receive no other compensation for serving as judges of said court, and they shall not engage in the private practice of law in any capacity during their tenure as judges of said court, and they shall not be eligible

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to hold any other public office while serving as judges of said court. The salary of each judge shall be paid out of the general funds of Clayton County. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1993 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4637), so as to change the compensation of the judges of said courts; and for other purposes. This 15th day of January, 1993. Clayton County Delegation to the General Assembly of Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Terrell Starr, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 44th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 2, 1993. /s/ Terrell Starr Senator, 44th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of February, 1993.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Oct. 26, 1993 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CITY OF POWDER SPRINGSCORPORATE LIMITS; CITY MANAGER; POWERS. No. 822 (Senate Bill No. 666). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4075), by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4043), and by an Act approved April 14, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4558), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide authority for the city manager to levy and collect taxes, fees, charges, and other revenue; to establish the city manager as an ex officio sheriff; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4075), by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4043), and by an Act approved April 14, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4558), is amended by adding to Section 1.11 a new subsection (a.1) to read as follows: (a.1) The corporate limits of the City of Powder Springs shall also including the following described parcels and tracts of land:

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That entire right of way of Powder Springs Road beginning from the western most point of its intersection with Deercreek Drive and extending to its eastern most point adjacent to the following parcels of land, and also including said parcels of land: (A) All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 866 of the 19th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin located at the southwest corner of land lot 866; thence running north 01 degrees, 27 minutes, 08 seconds, east along the west land lot line of land lot 866 a distance of 271.04 feet to an iron pin located on the southeasterly right-of-way of Powder Springs Road (a 100 foot right-of-way); thence running north 57 degrees, 10 minutes, 50 seconds east along said right-of-way a distance of 201.92 feet to an iron pin; thence running south 25 degrees, 22 minutes, 04 seconds east a distance of 211.10 feet to an iron pin; thence running north 64 degrees, 09 minutes, 48 seconds east a distance of 167.03 feet to an iron pin; thence running south 00 degrees, 54 minutes, 41 seconds west a distance of 269.13 feet to an iron pin located on the south land lot line of land lot 866; thence running north 89 degrees, 04 minutes, 34 seconds west a distance of 413.10 feet to an iron pin being the point of beginning. Said tract being 2.68 Acres and intended to be in accordance with a plat of survey for Ken Sargent by G. W. Crusselle, Sr., P.L.S. #1373, dated January 19, 1993. Said plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more particular description and delineation of the lot dimensions thereof. (B) All that tract of parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 866 of the 19th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows:

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BEGINNING at a point where the southerly right of way of Powder Springs Road (being a 100' right of way) intersects with the westerly Land Lot Line of Land Lot 866, said point being marked by a 3/8 reinforced rod; running thence north 5710'50 east 201.92 feet east along the southerly right of way of Powder Springs Road to a 1/2 reinforced rod set, being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; continuing thence north 5710'50 east, 210.00 feet along the southerly right of way of Powder Springs Road to a 5/8 reinforced rod found; running thence south 3248'18 east 122.55 feet to a 5/8 reinforced rod found; running thence south 0056'14 west 128.78 feet to a 1/2 reinforcing rod set; running thence south 6409'48 west, 167.03 feet to a 1/2 reinforcing rod set; running thence north 2522'04 west 211.10 feet to the southerly right of way of Powder Springs Road and the POINT OF BEGINNING. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6.18 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6.18 to read as follows: Section 6.18. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees; city manager as ex officio sheriff. The mayor and city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due, late penalties or interest, issuance and execution of fi. fas., creation and priority of liens, making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed, revoking city licenses for failure to pay any city taxes or fees, and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions. The city manager shall have the authority to issue tax executions and executions for all other fees and charges due to the city for which executions may be authorized by this charter or other law, to levy upon and sell property within the jurisdiction of the city in satisfaction thereof, to issue garnishments as allowed by law, to impose liens, and to take any other lawful actions towards collection of city taxes, fees, charges, and other revenue. The city manager shall be an ex officio sheriff for the purposes of

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carrying out his or her lawful duties and shall have those powers provided to sheriffs or ex officio sheriffs which are allowed by law. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Thompson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 33rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Steve Thompson Senator, 33rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. APPLING COUNTYMAGISTRATE COURT; CHIEF MAGISTRATE; NONPARTISAN NOMINATION AND ELECTION; REFERENDUM. No. 823 (Senate Bill No. 705). AN ACT To provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Appling County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to provide for a referendum and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Appling County shall be elected by the qualified voters of Appling County in a nonpartisan primary and election. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the chief magistrate of the magistrate court shall be elected pursuant to the general elections laws of Georgia. Section 2 . Beginning with the election held in 1998 and every four years thereafter, the chief magistrate of the magistrate court shall be elected at the nonpartisan primary and general election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of the chief magistrate of the magistrate court, and shall take office on January 1 immediately following such election for a term of four years and until such chief magistrate's successor is elected and qualified. Section 3 . Candidates for the office of chief magistrate of the magistrate court shall be nominated in a nonpartisan primary to be held at the same time as and in conjunction with the general primary every four years. A nominating petition shall not be required to place the name of any such candidate on the primary ballot. A candidate may have his or her name placed on the primary ballot by filing a notice of candidacy with the county election superintendent and by paying the qualifying fee. Section 4 . The candidate receiving a majority of votes in the nonpartisan primary shall be the nominee for the office of chief magistrate of the magistrate court and shall be the only candidate for such office to have his or her name appear on the general election ballot. In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the office shall be in a runoff to be held on the same day as a runoff from the general primary, as provided by state law, to determine which candidate will be on the general election ballot. Section 5 . The names of all candidates for the office of chief magistrate of the magistrate court shall appear in a separate section of each primary and general election ballot of each

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elector. No party designation or affiliation shall appear beside the name of any such candidate on any primary or general election ballot, and no candidate for the office of chief magistrate of the magistrate court shall be nominated by any political party. Section 6 . This Act is enacted pursuant to the authority of Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A. Section 7 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Appling County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Appling County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of and in conjunction with the general election in November, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Appling County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Appling County? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, the remaining sections of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date.

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The expense of such election shall be borne by Appling County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 8 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Appling County; and for other purposes. This 10th day of Feb., 1994. Senator Edward E. Boshears 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Baxley News-Banner, which is the official organ of Appling County, on the following date: February 10, 1994. /s/ Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994.

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APPLING COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; NONPARTISAN NOMINATION AND ELECTION; REFERENDUM. No. 824 (Senate Bill No. 706). AN ACT To amend an Act changing the composition and method of election of the Board of Education of Appling County, approved February 2, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3529), as amended, so as to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the members of such board; to provide for a referendum and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act changing the composition and method of election of the Board of Education of Appling County, approved February 2, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3529), as amended, is amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Future members of the board of education shall be elected at the November, 1988, general election and quadrennially thereafter in the same manner as the county officers of Appling County; provided, however, that the members of the board of education shall be nominated and elected in nonpartisan primaries and elections as authorized by Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A. All such members shall take office on the first day of January next following their election and shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Section 2 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Appling County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors

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of Appling County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of and in conjunction with the general election in November, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Appling County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the members of the Board of Education of Appling County? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, the remaining sections of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Appling County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a bill to amend an Act changing the composition and method of election

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of the Board of Education of Appling County, approved February 2, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, pa. 3529), as amended, so as to provide for the nonpartisan domination and election of the members of such board; and for other purposes. This 10th day of February, 1994. Senator Edward E. Boshears 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Baxley News-Banner, which is the official organ of Appling County, on the following date: February 10, 1994. /s/ Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. APPLING COUNTYPROBATE COURT; JUDGE; NONPARTISAN NOMINATION AND ELECTION; REFERENDUM. No. 825 (Senate Bill No. 707). AN ACT To provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Appling County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination

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and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to provide for a referendum and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The judge of the Probate Court of Appling County shall be elected by the qualified voters of Appling County in a nonpartisan primary and election. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the judge of the probate court shall be elected pursuant to the general elections laws of Georgia. Section 2 . Beginning with the election held in 1998 and every four years thereafter, the judge of the probate court shall be elected at the nonpartisan primary and general election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of the judge of the probate court, and shall take office on January 1 immediately following such election for a term of four years and until such judge's successor is elected and qualified. Section 3 . Candidates for the office of judge of the probate court shall be nominated in a nonpartisan primary to be held at the same time as and in conjunction with the general primary every four years. A nominating petition shall not be required to place the name of any such candidate on the primary ballot. A candidate may have his or her name placed on the primary ballot by filing a notice of candidacy with the county election superintendent and by paying the qualifying fee. Section 4 . The candidate receiving a majority of votes in the nonpartisan primary shall be the nominee for the office of judge of the probate court and shall be the only candidate for such office to have his or her name appear on the general election ballot. In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the office shall be in a runoff to be held on the same day as a runoff from the general primary, as provided by state law, to determine which candidate will be on the general election ballot.

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Section 5 . The names of all candidates for the office of judge of the probate court shall appear in a separate section of each primary and general election ballot of each elector. No party designation or affiliation shall appear beside the name of any such candidate on any primary or general election ballot, and no candidate for the office of judge of the probate court shall be nominated by any political party. Section 6 . This Act is enacted pursuant to the authority of Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A. Section 7 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Appling County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Appling County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of and in conjunction with the general election in November, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Appling County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Appling County? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, the remaining sections of this Act shall not become effective and

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this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Appling County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 8 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Appling County; and for other purposes. Senator Edward E. Boshears 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Baxley News-Banner, which is the official organ of Appling County, on the following date: February 10, 1994. /s/ Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994.

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CITY OF GAINESVILLEUTILITY FEES AND CHARGES. No. 826 (House Bill No. 1074). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Gainesville, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3302), as amended, so as to provide for fair and nondiscriminatory utilities fees and charges for customers outside the corporate limits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a new charter for the City of Gainesville, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3302), as amended, is amended by striking in its entirety Section 5.11, relating to municipal utilities, and inserting in lieu thereof a new section to read as follows: Section 5.11. Municipal utilities. (a) The council shall have the power and authority to acquire, own, hold, lease, build, maintain, and operate systems of waterworks, electric power, sewerage, and gas distribution and mass transit; to establish rates and charge fees for services rendered to any of said systems in accordance with subsection (b) of this section as applicable; to finance any of said systems through appropriate bond issues in accordance with the laws of Georgia; to exercise the power of eminent domain in regard to any of said systems, both within and outside the corporate limits; and to contract to furnish the services of any said systems to consumers outside the corporate limits of the City of Gainesville. (b) In furnishing these services to customers outside the official limits of the City of Gainesville the city shall apply fair and nondiscriminatory charges and fees for these services.

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Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1993 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Gainesville, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3302), as amended, and for other purposes. This 23rd day of February, 1993. Honorable James Mills Representative, 21st District Honorable David Hughes Representative, 19th District. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, David Hughes, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 19th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Times, which is the official organ of Hall County, on the following date: February 26, 1993. /s/ David Hughes Representative, 19th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of March, 1993. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Oct. 26, 1993 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994.

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NEWTON COUNTYSHERIFF, TAX COMMISSIONER, JUDGE OF THE PROBATE COURT, CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, AND CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; COMPENSATION. No. 827 (House Bill No. 1152). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for a change in the compensation of the Sheriff, the Tax Commissioner, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court, and the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County to reflect increases in the cost of living, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3304), as amended, so as to change the base salary for such county officers; to provide that the compensation for officers elected prior to the effective date of the Act shall not be decreased; to provide for longevity and cost-of-living increases; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for a change in the compensation of the Sheriff, the Tax Commissioner, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court, and the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County to reflect increases in the cost of living, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3304), as amended, is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection to read as follows: (a) `General law' means any of the following Code sections of the O.C.G.A.: (1) Code Section 48-5-183, providing a schedule of minimum salaries for tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties within the State of Georgia, as now or hereafter amended;

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(2) Code Sections 15-16-20 and 15-16-20.1, providing a schedule of minimum salaries for the sheriffs of the various counties within the State of Georgia, as now or hereafter amended; (3) Code Sections 15-6-88, 15-6-89, and 15-6-90, providing a schedule of minimum salaries for the clerks of the superior courts of the various counties within the State of Georgia, as now or hereafter amended; (4) Code Sections 15-9-63, 15-9-64, 15-9-65, and 15-9-66, providing a schedule of minimum salaries for the judges of the probate courts of the various counties within the State of Georgia, as now or hereafter amended. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in their entirety subsections (a) and (b) of Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections to read as follows: (a) On and after the effective date of this Act, each Newton County officer who is elected for the first time after July 1, 1993, shall receive an annual base salary which shall be equal to the highest minimum annual salary established by any general law for any county officer of Newton County, to which shall be added the following: (1) Five percent of the base salary for each four-year term of office served by the individual county officer, figured at the end of such period of service; and (2) Cost-of-living increases, calculated in the following manner: on and after July 1, 1992, whenever the employees in the classified service of the state merit system receive a cost-of-living increase of a certain percentage or a certain amount, the sum of the base salary and the addition for longevity in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be increased by the same percentage or same amount applicable to such state employees. If the cost-of-living increase received by state employees is in

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different percentages or different amounts as to certain categories of employees, the sum of the base salary and the addition for longevity in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be increased by a percentage or amount not to exceed the average percentage or average amount of the general increase in salary granted to the state employees. (b) The compensation of any Newton County officer who was elected for the first time prior to July 1, 1993, shall not be decreased below the amount of the compensation that officer was receiving on June 1, 1993. On and after the effective date of this Act, each Newton County officer who was elected for the first time prior to July 1, 1993, shall receive an annual base salary which shall be equal to the highest minimum annual salary established by any general law for any county officer of Newton County, to which shall be added the following: (1) (A) For officers who have completed four four-year terms by July 1, 1993, longevity increases calculated as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section; or (B) For officers who have not completed four four-year terms by July 1, 1993, longevity increases calculated as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section, as if the officer had served four complete four-year terms, provided that county officers subject to this subparagraph shall not be eligible for an additional longevity increase until such county officer has completed four four-year terms; and (2) For all officers elected for the first time prior to July 1, 1993, cost-of-living increases, calculated as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this section. (c) The compensation set out in subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Newton County.

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(d) Each Newton County officer shall also be entitled to any expenses other than salary provided by local law. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION. Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1993 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for a change in the compensation of the Sheriff, the Tax Commissioner, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County to reflect increases in the cost of living, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3304), as amended, and for other purposes. This 5th day of March, 1993. Honorable Denny Dobbs Representative, 92nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Denny M. Dobbs, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 92nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Covington News, which is the official organ of Newton County, on the following date: March 11, 1993. /s/ Denny M. Dobbs Representative, 92nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of March, 1993. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commissison Expires Oct. 26, 1993 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994.

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GWINNETT COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGES; COMPENSATION. No. 828 (House Bill No. 1615). AN ACT To amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judges of the state court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, is amended by striking subsection (c) of Section 13 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Each of the judges shall be paid an annual salary equal to the sum of 95 percent of the annual salary of a judge of superior court, as paid by the state, plus 95 percent of the annual amount of any supplement paid by the governing authority of Gwinnett County by the officers of said county authorized to pay out the funds of said county. The salary of such judges shall be an expense of said court. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of

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Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended so as to change the compensation of the Judges of said court; and for other purposes. This 13th day of January, 1994. -s- Honorable Charles Bannister Representative, District 77 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles E. Bannister, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 77th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tribune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: January 15, 1994. /s/ Charles E. Bannister Representative, 77th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CITY OF BLACKSHEARPOWERS; UTILITIES. No. 829 (House Bill No. 1919). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Blackshear, approved March 19, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4091),

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so as to revise certain provisions of said charter describing the City of Blackshear's powers regarding municipal utilities; to repeal conflicitng laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for a new charter for the City of Blackshear, approved March 19, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4091), is amended by striking paragraph (20) of subsection (b) of Section 1.12, relating to municipal utilities, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (20) Municipal utilities. To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including, but not limited to, a system of waterworks, sewers and drains, sewage and solid waste disposal, gas distribution, electric power distribution, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; and to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties in connection therewith, and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; and to authorize the extension of all such systems of utilities and all necessary appurtenances by which said utilities are distributed, inside and outside the corporate limits of the city; and to provide such utility services to persons, firms, and corporations inside and outside the corporate limits of the city as provided by ordinance; and to contract other parties, both public and private, for the acquisition and operation of such utility systems and the acquisition of wholesale supplies of water, gas, and electricity. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Georgia, Pierce County NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to

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amend an Act providing for a New Charter for the City of Blackshear in the County of Pierce and State of Georgia, approved March 19, 1993 (Ga. Laws 1993, p. 4091) to clarify the provision relating to municipal utilities; and for other purposes. This 26th day of January, 1994. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tommy Smith, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 169th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Pierce County Press, which is the official organ of Pierce County, on the following date: January 26, 1994. /s/ Tommy Smith Representative, 169th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CITY OF DUBLINBOARD OF EDUCATION; SCHOOL DISTRICT; BONDS; ELECTIONS; TERMS. No. 830 (House Bill No. 1923). AN ACT To amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of the City of Dublin, Georgia, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3560), so as to provide that successors to members of

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the board of education whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the City of Dublin general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms; to amend an Act providing that the Board of Education of the City of Dublin shall be a body corporate and politic, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4970), so as to redesignate said body corporate and politic as the City of Dublin School District which shall be under the control and management of the Board of Education of the City of Dublin; to provide for the area of such school district; to provide the method for incurring bonded indebtedness on behalf of such school district; to authorize the transfer of outstanding school bonded indebtedness of the City of Dublin to said school district and the method therefor; to authorize the issuance of refunding bonds; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act reconstituting the Board of Education of the City of Dublin, Georgia, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3560), is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Section 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (a) The first members of the reconstituted Board of Education of the City of Dublin shall be elected at a special election which shall be conducted on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1993. Those members of the board elected thereto from Education Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 in 1993 shall take office the first day in January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 1995, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. Those members of the board elected thereto from Education Super-district I, Education Super-district II and at large in 1993 shall take office the first day of January immediately following their election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 1997, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. Thereafter, successors to members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the City of Dublin general election

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immediately preceding the expiration of such terms and shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for terms of office of four years each and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Section 2 . An Act providing that the Board of Education of the City of Dublin shall be a body corporate and politic, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4970), is amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection to read as follows: (a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known and designated as the `School District of the City of Dublin' with power to purchase, acquire, lease, hold, and dispose of real and personal property in that name. Said school district shall be a political subdivision of the state. Said school district shall be comprised of an area coterminous with the city limits of the City of Dublin and shall be under the government, management, and control of the Board of Education of the City of Dublin. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by inserting in Section 4 two new subsections to be designated subsections (e) and (f) to read as follows: (e) When the Board of Education of the City of Dublin shall deem it in the best interest of education in the City of Dublin to incur bonded debt for the City of Dublin School District pursuant to Article IX, Section V, Paragraphs I and IV of the Constitution of Georgia, the board of education shall request that the mayor and council of the City of Dublin call an election, and the same shall be held in the manner prescribed by Article 1 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. Such bonds shall be validated in the manner provided by Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., and the board of education shall certify annually to the mayor and council a tax sufficient for the payment of such bonded debt. (f) The present outstanding school bonded indebtedness of the City of Dublin may be transferred to the City of

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Dublin School District by the adoption of resolutions by the mayor and council of the City of Dublin and the board of education, transferring such indebtedness to the board of education, which board, upon its acceptance thereof, shall certify annually to the mayor and council a tax sufficient for the payment thereof. The present outstanding school bonded indebtedness may also be refunded, retired, and transferred to the City of Dublin School District through the issuance of refunding bonds pursuant to resolutions of the board of education and the mayor and council adopted in accordance with Article IX, Section V, Paragraph III of the Constitution of Georgia. Upon the issuance and delivery of such refunding bonds, the board of education shall certify annually to the mayor and council a tax sufficient for the payment thereof. Section 4 . Pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, it shall be the duty of the Board of Education of the City of Dublin to require the attorney of the board of education to submit this Act to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 5 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 6 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the act which reconstituted the Board of Education of the City of Dublin, Georgia to designate the City of Dublin School District; to provide that successors to the members of the Board of Education whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the City of Dublin General Election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms; to provide

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for submission; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. S. DuBose Porter State Representative GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, DuBose Porter, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 143rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Courier Herald, which is the official organ of Laurens County, on the following date: February 5, 1994. /s/ DuBose Porter Representative, 143rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. TOWN OF ALAPAHAPOWERS; GOVERNING AUTHORITY; MAYOR PRO TEMPORE; MAYOR. No. 831 (House Bill No. 1937). AN ACT To amend an Act providing and establishing a new charter for the Town of Alapaha, approved August 1, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 606), as amended, so as to change and clarify the provisions relating to the incorporation and general powers of the

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Town of Alapaha and the provisions relating to the establishment, composition, form, election, and terms of the governing authority; to change the provisions relating to the mayor pro tempore; to change the provisions relating to the mayor; to provide for intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing and establishing a new charter for the Town of Alapaha, approved August 1, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 606), as amended, is amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. The Town of Alapaha in the County of Berrien is hereby incorporated under the name and style of Town of Alapaha,' hereinafter referred to as the `town.' The town is hereby made a body politic with perpetual succession and vested with all rights, powers, duties, privileges, and immunities granted and established for municipal corporations under the Constitution and general laws of the State of Georgia. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. (a) The governing authority of the town shall consist of a mayor and a town council composed of five councilmembers, whose election and terms shall be as hereinafter stated. (b) The mayor shall be elected and hold office for a term of two years beginning on January 1 following his or her election and expiring on December 31 of the following year and until a successor is elected and qualified. (c) The town council is divided into five posts to be designated Post Number 1, Post Number 2, Post Number 3, Post Number 4, and Post Number 5. Councilmembers shall be

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elected to the respective posts and hold office for a period of two years with terms expiring as set forth hereinafter: (1) Councilmembers elected in even-numbered years shall be elected to Post Number 1 and Post Number 2. Councilmembers to be elected in odd-numbered years shall be elected to Post Number 3, Post Number 4, and Post Number 5. Each councilmember shall hold office for a period of two years beginning on January 1 following his or her election and expiring on December 31 of the following year and until a successor is elected and qualified. Any person seeking election to the town council shall designate the post to which he or she seeks election; (2) The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed as requiring the division of the town into council districts or as establishing districts. (d) Elections in the town shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements for municipal elections of Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the `Georgia Municipal Election Code,' the implementation of which shall be prescribed by the governing authority pursuant to ordinance or resolution, as it may be deemed appropriate. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 8 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 8 to read as follows: Section 8. At their first meeting in each year, the mayor and town council shall elect one of the councilmembers to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall, in the vacancy, absence, or disqualification of the mayor, perform and discharge all the duties and exercise all authority of the office of mayor, upon taking the usual oath and not otherwise. Section 4 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 17 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 17 to read as follows:

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Section 17. The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the town and shall see that all laws, ordinances, resolutions, and rules of said town are faithfully, fully, and impartially executed and enforced and that all officers, employees, and agents of the town faithfully and impartially discharge the duties required of them. To this end, the mayor may establish by executive order reasonable administrative rules and regulations consistent with the requirements of general law and town ordinances. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed; provided, however, that Section 4 of an Act approved April 4, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5165) preserving for the Town of Alapaha annual elections for mayor and town council pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 21-3-64 of the O.C.G.A., as more specifically stated in said Act and in Section 3 of this Act, are not repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the charter of the Town of Alapaha by providing for a mayor and town council and terms of office therefore, by providing for a mayor pro tem, by providing for the duties of the mayor and for other purposes. Charles Newbern, Mayor Town of Alapaha GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Hanson Carter, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 166th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Berrien Press, which is the official organ of Berrien County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ Hanson Carter Representative, 166th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CITY OF MARIETTACORPORATE LIMITS; DEANNEXATION. No. 832 (House Bill No. 1938). AN ACT To amend an Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3541), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3814), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to deannex and exclude certain property from the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3541), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3814), is amended by adding at the end of Section 1.4 the following: Any other provision of this section to the contrary notwithstanding, the following described property is hereby deannexed and excluded from the corporate limits of the City of Marietta: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 1005, 16th District, 2nd Section of Cobb County, Georgia, per plat of same by G. Trenholm Baker,

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recorded at Plat Book 63, Page 13, Cobb County Records, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the southeasterly right-of-way of Marble Mill Road and the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 1005; going thence north 60 degrees 19 minutes east along the southeasterly right-of-way of Marble Mill Road 91.4 feet to an iron pin located on the southeasterly right-of-way boundary of Marble Mill Road; going thence north 80 degrees 14 minutes east along the southeasterly right-of-way of Marble Mill Road 100.00 feet to an iron pin located on the southeasterly right-of-way of Marble Mill Road; going thence south 04 degrees 51 minutes east 958.83 feet to an iron pin; going thence north 27 degrees 30 minutes west 236.5 feet to an iron pin; going thence south 87 degrees 31 minutes west 184.0 feet to an iron pin located on the western land lot line of Land Lot 1005; going thence north 02 degrees 49 minutes east along the western land lot line of Land Lot 1005, 692.2 feet to an iron pin located at the intersection of the western land lot line of Land Lot 1005 and the southeasterly right-of-way of Marble Mill Road, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above-described tract containing 4.0 acres, more or less. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. p. 354), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993.

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SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John Hammond, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 32nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ John Hammond Representative, 32nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994.

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CITY OF SUWANEECORPORATE LIMITS. No. 833 (House Bill No. 1947). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Suwanee, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4857), so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a new charter for the City of Suwanee, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4857), is amended by adding at the end of subsection (a) of Section 1.11 a new paragraph to read as follows: The following described property is deannexed from and shall not be included within the corporate limits of the City of Suwanee: All that tract or parcel of land containing 59.560 acres, lying and being in Land Lot 286 and 311 of the 7th Land District, The City of Suwanee, Gwinnett County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows; To find THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, commence at a 3/4 tube found in a rock pile at the Land Lot Corner common to Land Lots 310, 311, 317, and 318; THENCE South 29 degrees 32 minutes 58 seconds East for a distance of 882.13 feet to a 2 open top pipe; THENCE South 30 degrees 40 minutes 14 seconds East for a distance of 1226.11 feet to a 1-1/2 open top pipe at a rock;

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THENCE South 29 degrees 17 minutes 40 seconds West for a distance of 1075.27 feet to a 1/2 open top pipe, said point being THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE South 71 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds East for a distance of 164.30 feet to a point, said point being in the centerline of Level Creek; THENCE along the centerline of Level Creek in a Southwesterly direction for a distance of 2850 feet more or less to a point; THENCE North 25 degrees 58 minutes 26 seconds West for a distance of of 1382.37 feet to an 1/2 rebar set on the Easterly Right-of-Way of Settle Bridge Road with an apparent 60 foot Right-of-Way; THENCE North 28 degrees 25 minutes 52 seconds East for a distance of 75.90 feet along the Easterly Right-of-Way line of Settle Bridge Road to a point; THENCE North 37 degrees 13 minutes 06 seconds East for a distance of 154.74 feet along the Easterly Right-of-Way line of Settle Bridge Road to a point; THENCE North 40 degrees 19 minutes 32 seconds East for a distance of 132.50 feet along the Easterly Right-of-Way line of Settle Bridge Road to a point; THENCE North 45 degrees 05 minutes 03 seconds East for a distance of 201.80 feet along the Easterly Right-of-Way line of Settle Bridge Road to a point; THENCE North 42 degrees 19 minutes 44 seconds East for a distance of 47.93 feet along the Easterly Right-of-Way line of Settle Bridge Road to a point; THENCE North 34 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds East for a distance of 55.35 feet to a 1/2 rebar set; THENCE South 71 degrees 04 minutes 14 seconds East for a distance of 1622.07 feet to a 1/2 open top pipe, said point being THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION TO DEANNEX 59.560 ACRES FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF SUWANEE Pursuant to Article III, Section V, Paragraph IX of the Constitution of Georgia of 1983 and O.C.G.A. Section 28-1-14, please take notice that the City of Suwanee, A Georgia Municipal Corporation will seek to have introduced on or after Monday, February 2, 1994, local legislation to amend Ga. L. 1987, p. 4857, so as to deannex 59.560 acres from the corporation limits of Suwanee. This 16th day of February, 1994. Chandler and Britt City Attorneys GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Keith R. Breedlove, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 85th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tribune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: February 19, 1994. /s/ Keith R. Breedlove Representative, 85th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 25th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994.

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TWIGGS COUNTYTAX COMMISSIONER; COMPENSATION; BENEFITS. No. 834 (House Bill No. 1956). AN ACT To amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Tax Commissioner of Twiggs County, approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2724), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation and benefits of the tax commissioner; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing an annual salary for the Tax Commissioner of Twiggs County, approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2724), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) The tax commissioner shall receive an annual base salary of $37,711.88, which amount shall include any compensation received pursuant to general law. If the tax commissioner assumes any additional duties authorized by general law which the tax commissioner is not performing on the effective date of this subsection, the tax commissioner shall be entitled to additional compensation for such duties as authorized by general law. If the tax commissioner ceases to perform any duties authorized under general law which the tax commissioner is performing on the effective date of this subsection, the annual base salary of the tax commissioner shall be reduced by the amount of compensation which a tax commissioner is no longer entitled to as a result of not performing such duties. (b) (1) On and after the effective date of this subsection, when the governing authority of Twiggs County grants a cost-of-living increase in or salary adjustment to the compensation

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of county employees, the base salary of the tax commissioner provided in subsection (a) of this section plus any previous increases which have been received by the tax commissioner under this paragraph after such effective date of this paragraph shall be increased by the average percentage by which the compensation of county employees is increased. (2) The tax commissioner of Twiggs County shall also receive a cost-of-living adjustment of 5 percent of the amount of the latest salary of the tax commissioner calculated under subsection (a) of this section and paragraph (1) of this subsection for each four-year term of office served by such tax commissioner, figured at the end of each such period of service. The increase shall not have retroactive effect, except that the term in which the tax commissioner is serving on July 1, 1994, shall be counted for determining the appropriate salary under this section. The increases in salary authorized under this paragraph shall only apply to five consecutive four-year terms of office. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, whenever a different person assumes the office of tax commissioner, such newly elected or appointed tax commissioner shall only receive the salary provided for in subsection (a) of this section and shall not be entitled to any increases in salary which have previously occurred pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection; provided, however, that such newly elected or appointed tax commissioner shall be entitled to any increases in salary authorized under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection which occur after such person assumes office. (4) The salary of the tax commissioner shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Twiggs County. (c) In addition to the compensation of the tax commissioner provided for in other subsections of this section and in addition to any compensation or expenses provided for in

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subsection (d) of this section or in Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this Act, the tax commissioner shall receive an expense allowance of $300.00 per annum payable from the funds of Twiggs County. Such expense allowance shall be paid by the governing authority of Twiggs County to the tax commissioner at such times and in such amounts as may be requested by said officer. (d) The tax commissioner shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred by said officer in carrying out said officer's official duties outside the county, including attendance at seminars or other training meetings for county officials. When the personal automobile of the tax commissioner is used by said officer in traveling on official business outside the county, said officer shall be reimbursed for travel expenses at the rate of 24[UNK] per mile. All expenses provided for in this subsection shall be paid from the funds of Twiggs County. (e) In addition to the compensation of the tax commissioner provided in this Act, the tax commissioner shall receive as additional compensation the same employment benefits which are now or hereafter authorized to be provided to members of the governing authority of Twiggs County and their dependents and beneficiaries under Code Section 36-1-11.1 of the O.C.G.A. and which are actually offered to such members and their dependents and beneficiaries as well as any paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave on the same basis as such benefits are provided to members or employees, respectively, of the governing authority of Twiggs County. The costs for such employment benefits, holidays, and leave shall be paid by the governing authority of Twiggs County from the funds of that county. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the tax commissioner of Twiggs County; approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2724), as amended; and for other purposes. This 21st day of January, 1994. Kenneth Birdsong GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kenneth W. Birdsong, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 123rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Twiggs County News Era, which is the official organ of Twiggs County, on the following date: January 27, 1994. /s/ Kenneth W. Birdsong Representative, 123rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. BURKE COUNTYBOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION; CREATION. No. 835 (House Bill No. 1969). AN ACT To create a board of elections and registration for Burke County; to provide for definitions related thereto; to provide for

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its powers and duties; to provide for the appointment and terms of its members; to provide for qualifications of its members; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for its employees; to provide for the compensation of its members and its employees; to provide for its organization, meetings, and procedures; to provide for the selection of its chairperson; to provide for facilities, equipment, and supplies; to provide for contracts with certain municipalities; to provide for other matters relating to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . (a) Pursuant to the authorization of Code Section 21-2-40 of the O.C.G.A., there is created the Burke County Board of Elections and Registration. (b) For the purposes of this Act, the terms election, elector, political party, primary, public office, special election, and special primary shall have the meanings ascribed to those words by Code Section 21-2-2 of the O.C.G.A., unless otherwise clearly apparent from the text of this Act; the term board means the board of elections and registration created by subsection (a) of this section; the term county means Burke County; and the term superior court means the Superior Court of Burke County. Section 2 . The board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of the county and who shall be appointed as provided in this section. One member of the board shall be appointed by the political party which received the highest number of votes within the county for its candidate for Governor in the general election immediately preceding the appointment of the member. One member of the board shall be appointed by the political party which received the second highest number of votes within the county for its candidate for Governor in the general election immediately preceding the appointment of such member. Each of these two respective members appointed by political parties shall be nominated by the chairperson and ratified by the county executive committee of the respective political party at least 30 days

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before the beginning of the term of office or within 30 days after the creation of a vacancy in the office. Two members of the board shall be selected by the Board of Commissioners of Burke County, one of whom shall be elected chairperson by the board of elections. One member shall be appointed by the Burke County delegation to the Georgia General Assembly. In making the initial appointments to the board, the members shall be selected at least 45 days prior to the next general primary held after the effective date of this Act. Initial members and their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The term of each initial member shall commence upon the date of their appointment. Section 3 . No person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member during the term of such elective office, and the position of any member shall be deemed vacant upon such member's qualifying as a candidate for elective public office. Section 4 . The appointment of each member shall be made by the respective appointing authority filing an affidavit with the clerk of the superior court no later than 30 days preceding the date on which such member is to take office stating the name and residential address of the person appointed and certifying that such member has been duly appointed as provided in this Act. The clerk of the superior court shall record each of such certificates on the minutes of the court and shall certify the name of each such appointed member to the Secretary of State and provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to the members within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars. In the event any appointing authority fails (1) to make a regular appointment within the time specified in this section and in Section 2, or (2) to make an interim appointment to fill a vacancy within 90 days after the occurrence of such vacancy, such regular member or the member to fill such vacancy shall be appointed forthwith by the county governing authority. Section 5 . Each member of the board shall be eligible to serve successive terms, shall have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the appointing

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body and to the clerk of the superior court, and shall be subject to removal from the board by the appointing body at any time, for cause, after notice and hearing, in the same manner and by the same authority as provided for removal of registrars. Section 6 . In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any appointed member before the expiration of his or her term, by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the original appointing body shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term as provided for in Section 2 of this Act. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of interim appointments and record and certify such appointments in the same manner as the regular appointment of members. Section 7 . Before entering upon the member's duties, each member shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest. Section 8 . (a) The board shall be authorized to organize itself, determine its procedural rules and regulations, adopt bylaws, specify the functions and duties of its employees, and otherwise take such action as is appropriate to the management of the affairs committed to its supervision; provided, however, no such action shall conflict with state law. Action and decision by the board shall be by a majority of the members of the board. The board shall be responsible for the selection, appointment, and training of poll workers in primaries and elections. (b) The board shall fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. The board shall hold regular meetings and shall meet not fewer than six times per year. Any specially called meeting shall be called by the chairperson or any three members. The board shall maintain a written record of policy decisions amended to include additions or deletions. Such written records shall be made available for the public to review. Section 9 . The board shall have the authority to contract with any municipality located within Burke County for the

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holding by the board of any primary or election to be conducted within such municipality. Section 10 . Compensation for the members of the board, clerical assistants, and other employees shall be fixed by the Board of Commissioners of Burke County. Such compensation shall be paid wholly from county funds. Section 11 . The chairperson of the board shall be the chief executive officer of the board and shall generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board. The board shall fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. Section 12 . The Board of Commissioners of Burke County shall provide the board with such proper and suitable offices, equipment, materials, and supplies and with such clerical assistance and other employees as the Board of Commissioners of Burke County shall deem appropriate. Section 13 . The official capacity of the board provided for under this Act shall become effective as soon as all members are duly appointed. Before entering upon his or her duties, each member shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest. Section 14 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 15 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create

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a board of elections for Burke County and provide for its powers and duties; and for other purposes. This 22nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Bettieanne C. Hart Representative, 116th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Bettieanne C. Hart, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 116th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the True Citizen, which is the official organ of Burke County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Bettieanne C. Hart Representative, 116th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CLAYTON COUNTYTAX COMMISSIONER; COMPENSATION. No. 836 (House Bill No. 1995). AN ACT To amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Clayton County into the office of tax commissioner, approved August 18, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 600), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L.

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1991, p. 4645), so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the tax commissioner; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act consolidating the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Clayton County into the office of tax commissioner, approved August 18, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 600), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4645), is amended by striking paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Section 7 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) The tax commissioner of Clayton County shall receive an annual salary of $45,200.00. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Clayton County into the office of tax commissioner, approved August 18, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 600), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4645); and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. , Clayton County Legislative Delegation GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank I. Bailey, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 93rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 22, 1994. /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 93rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CITY OF AMERICUSSCHOOL SYSTEM; FUNDING; MERGER WITH SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM. No. 837 (House Bill No. 2008). AN ACT To amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Americus, Georgia, approved February 13, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 109), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 25, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3846), so as to provide for the funding of such schools for fiscal year 1995; to provide that the governing authority of the City of Americus shall have the authority to provide such funding notwithstanding a certain merger of such schools with the Sumter County school system; to provide that such governing authority shall have the authority to appropriate and expend certain funds for such purpose; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Americus, Georgia, approved February 13, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 109), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 25, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3846), is amended by inserting at the end of Section III a new subsection (o) to read as follows: (o) (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act or any Act relating to the pending merger of the independent school system of the City of Americus with the Sumter County school system, to be effective January 1, 1995, the board of education shall establish and adopt a budget for its fiscal year 1995 for the operation and maintenance of the schools in the City of Americus. The board of education shall adopt and recommend to the governing authority of the City of Americus the rate of levy to be made for taxes for the support and maintenance of education in the school district for fiscal year 1995 in an amount to provide the local funds needed for the operation of the schools in Americus for the entire fiscal year 1995, including that portion of fiscal year 1995 that the schools will be under the control and operation of the Sumter County Board of Education, so that funds are available to both the Board of Education of the City of Americus and to the Sumter County Board of Education from taxes levied on properties in the City of Americus as will fully fund the maintenance and operation of the schools in Americus through fiscal year 1995 and pay all salaries and benefits of all employees of the Board of Education of the City of Americus who are employed as of December 31, 1994, through June 30, 1995. (2) In lieu of all or a portion of the funds to be raised for the maintenance and operation of the city school system for fiscal year 1995 in the manner set out in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the mayor and city council

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shall be authorized to appropriate and expend funds derived from property taxes or from such other sources of revenue available to the City of Americus, in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, which will assist in fully funding the maintenance and operation of the Americus City school system for its 1995 fiscal year. In connection therewith, the mayor and city council shall have the authority to levy, collect, and pay such funds derived from taxation, contribution, or otherwise to the Americus City school system, and after January 1, 1995, the Sumter County school system in support of and in furtherance of the merger of the independent school system of the City of Americus with the Sumter County school system and to further improve the education of the children of the City of Americus. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1994 Session of the Georgia General Assembly legislation providing for an amendment to the Charter of the City of Americus relating to funding for the independent school system of the City of Americus, to provide for a method of obtaining funds to facilitate merger of the Independent school system, to provide additional provisions relating thereto, and for other purposes. City of Americus GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jimmy Skipper, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 137th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Americus

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Times-Recorder, which is the official organ of Sumter County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ Jimmy Skipper Representative, 137th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CITY OF BARNESVILLECITY MANAGER; SUPERVISORS; ADMINISTRATOR; DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS. No. 838 (House Bill No. 2025). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Barnesville, approved March 11, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3865), as amended, so as to change the reference to city administrator to city manager; to delete the provisions providing for a director of utilities and public works; to provide for supervisors; to provide for supervisor's nomination and appointment; to provide for suspension of supervisors; to provide for appeals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of Barnesville, approved March 11, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3865), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2.27 and inserting in its place the following: Section 2.27. City manager; appointment; qualifications; compensation. The city council shall appoint a city manager for an indefinite term and shall fix his or her compensation. The manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of his or her executive and administrative qualifications. Wherever the term `city administrator' appears in the charter it shall be changed to read `city manager.' Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in their entirety Sections 2.35, 2.36, 2.37, and 2.38, which read as follows: Section 2.35. Director of utilities and public works; appointment; qualifications; compensation. The city council shall appoint a director of utilities and public works (the `director') for an indefinite term and shall fix his compensation. The director shall be appointed solely on the basis of his training, experience, and knowledge of utilities and public works administration. Section 2.36. Removal of director of utilities and public works. The city council may remove the director from office in accordance with the same procedures set forth in Sections 2.28 and 2.29. Section 2.37. Acting director of utilities and public works. In the event of any vacancy in the office of director, the city council shall designate a qualified person to exercise the powers and perform the duties of director during such vacancy. Section 2.38. Powers and duties of the director of utilities and public works. The director of utilities and public works shall:

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(1) Direct and supervise the administration of the utilities and public works departments of the city, except as otherwise provided by the charter or by law. This direction and supervision shall include the following: (A) Directing the utility work activities on a daily basis (including, but not limited to, electrical and water); (B) Directing the public works activities on a daily basis (including, but not limited to, streets, sidewalks, drainage, signs and signals, vehicle maintenance, refuse collection, cemetery and parks, water treatment, and waste-water treatment); (C) Supervising municipal engineering and related project developments and construction; (D) Enforcing the building, planning, and zoning codes; and (E) Acting as central purchasing agent for all of the departments under his supervision; (2) Prepare and submit an annual operating budget for the utilities and public works operations of the city or by law; (3) Submit to the city council and make available to the public a complete report as to the operations and the finances of the utilities and public works departments; (4) Provide reports to the city administrator upon request concerning the operation of his departments and his work shall be subject to the overview of the city administrator to ensure compliance with governmental rules and policies; (5) Perform other such duties as are specified in this charter or as may be required by the city council;

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(6) Appoint, and when he deems it necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove employees subject to his supervision and in his discretion in accordance with personnel ordinances of the city; and (7) Answer to the city council in disciplinary matters, as required by that body, and be subject to disciplinary actions before the city council in the same manner and subject to the procedure as provided in Section 2.28 above. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsections (d) and (e) of Section 3.10 of Article II and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (d) and (e) to read as follows: (d) There shall be a supervisor of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each supervisor shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of his or her department or agency. (e) All supervisors under the supervision of the city manager all be nominated by the city manager with confirmation of appointment by the city council. The city manager may suspend or remove supervisors under his or her supervision by giving written notice of such action and the reason therefor to the supervisor involved and the city council. The supervisor involved may appeal to the city council which, after a hearing, may override the city managers by a vote of four councilmembers. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of

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Barnesville, approved March 11, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3865); and for other purposes. This 15th day of February, 1994. /s/ Norman Smith Attorney for the City of Barnesville GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Larry Smith, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 109th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Barnesville Herald-Gazette, which is the official organ of Lamar County, on the following date: February 22, 1994. Larry Smith Representative, 109th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CITY OF SUGAR HILLHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; CITY TAXES REFERENDUM. No. 839 (House Bill No. 2026). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from all City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes for any city purposes, including but not limited to taxes to retire bonded indebtedness, in the amount of

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$2,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of the City of Sugar Hill who are 65 years of age or over; to provide for an exception with respect to land in excess of one acre; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Each resident of the City of Sugar Hill who is 65 years of age or over is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes for any city purposes, including but not limited to taxes to retire bonded indebtedness, in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of that resident's homestead, as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., except that land which is included in that homestead and which exceeds one acre shall not have the value thereof exempt under this Act. The value of the homestead in excess of the amount exempted by this section shall remain subject to taxation. Section 2 . In accordance with Section 3 of this Act, the governing authority of the City of Sugar Hill or its designee shall provide certificate and application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require with the initial application such other information as may be necessary to determine the eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 3 . The taxpayer shall be entitled to the exemption granted by this Act if the taxpayer has properly claimed, and it is determined that he or she is entitled to, the corresponding exemption provided by Gwinnett County. The exemption granted by this Act shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. Section 4 . After any such owner has filed the proper documents and has been allowed the exemption provided in this Act, it shall not be necessary that he or she make application thereafter for any subsequent year; and such exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any resident of the City of Sugar Hill who has claimed the homestead

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exemption provided for in this Act to notify the governing authority of the City of Sugar Hill or its designee in the event such resident becomes ineligible for any reason to receive such homestead exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be in addition to any other homestead exemption from City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1994. Section 7 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any county taxes for county purposes, county school district taxes for educational purposes, or state taxes. Section 8 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of the City of Sugar Hill shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Sugar Hill for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election at the next regularly scheduled municipal election date subsequent hereto or such earlier date as may be set by the superintendent in compliance with Code Section 21-3-52 of the O.C.G.A. and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the date of that election. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Gwinnett County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from all City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes for any city purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of a resident's homestead for residents of the City of Sugar Hill who are 65 years of age or over?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 7 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If Sections 1 through 7 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Sugar Hill. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 9 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 8 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 10 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the Regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill, pursuant to Article 7, Section 2, Par. 2(a) (2), of the Georgia Constitution to provide for an increase in the amount of homestead exemption for the City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of Sugar Hill, to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for the holding of a referendum; and for other purposes. This 9th day of February, 1994. Mayor and Council City of Sugar Hill, Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Keith R. Breedlove, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 85th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tribune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Keith R. Breedlove Representative, 85th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CITY OF MOLENAMAYOR AND COUNCIL; TERMS. No. 840 (House Bill No. 2030). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Molena, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4935), so as to provide for two-year terms for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide that officers currently in office shall complete their terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of Molena, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4935), is

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amended by striking in their entirety Sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 and inserting in lieu thereof new sections to read as follows: Section 2.1. Mayor, Five Councilmembers, Elective Officers of the City. (a) The elective officers of the city shall consist of a mayor and five councilmembers, who at the time of their election must be qualified and registered voters of said city. The five offices of councilmembers shall be designated as Post 1, Post 2, Post 3, Post 4, and Post 5. Any person desiring to offer as a candidate for councilmember shall designate the post for which he or she is offering for election. (b) The mayor and councilmembers in office on the effective date of this Act shall complete the terms of office for which they were elected. Section 2.2. Terms of Councilmembers. (a) Each councilmember shall be elected for a term of two years, said election to be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office for each post. Councilmembers shall take office on the first day of January in the year following their election. (b) The terms of office of councilmembers for Posts 3, 4, and 5 shall expire on December 31, 1994, and when their respective successors are elected and qualified. Councilmembers to represent Posts 3, 4, and 5 shall be elected in the general election in 1994, shall take office on the first day of January, 1995, and shall serve for terms of two years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (c) The terms of office of councilmembers for Posts 1 and 2 shall expire on December 31, 1995, and when their respective successors are elected and qualified. The councilmembers to represent Posts 1 and 2 shall be elected in the general election in 1995, shall take office on the first day of January, 1996, and shall serve for terms of two years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

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Section 2.3. Term of Mayor. (a) Any person elected mayor shall serve a term of two years. The election of mayor shall be on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office. The mayor shall take office on the first day of January in the year following his or her election. (b) The term of the mayor serving as such on the effective date of this Act shall expire on December 31, 1995, and when the mayor's successor is elected and qualified. The mayor shall be elected in the general election in 1995, shall take office on the first day of January, 1996, and shall serve for a term of two years and until a successor is elected and qualified. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Molena approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, P. 4935); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Mack Crawford Representative, District 129 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Robert M. Crawford, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 129th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Pike County Reporter, which is the official organ of Pike County, on the following date: March 2, 1994. /s/ Robert M. Crawford Representative, 129th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. BACON COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; COMPENSATION; BENEFITS. No. 841 (House Bill No. 2037). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the election of the board of education of Bacon County, approved February 20, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2713), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation and benefits of the chairperson and members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the election of the board of education of Bacon County, approved February 20, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2713), as amended, is amended by striking Section 4 of Article II and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. (a) The chairperson of the board of education of Bacon County shall be compensated in the amount of $150.00 per month. In addition, the chairperson shall receive $75.00 for each meeting of the board which he or she attends and $75.00 for each day that he or she is outside of the county on official board business approved by the board. (b) The other members of the board shall be compensated in the amount of $100.00 per month. In addition, each board member shall receive $50.00 for each meeting of the

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board which he or she attends and $50.00 for each day that he or she is outside of the county on official board business approved by the board. (c) In addition to any compensation authorized in subsection (a) or (b) of this section, the chairperson and each member of the board shall be reimbursed for actual expenses necessarily incurred while traveling within or outside the state on official board business approved by the board. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for the election of the board of education of Bacon County, approved Feb. 20, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2713), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4273); and for other purposes. This 3rd day of March, 1994 Representative Tommy Smith 169th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tommy Smith, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 169th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Alma Times-Statesman, which is the official organ of Bacon County, on the following date: March 3, 1994. /s/ Tommy Smith Representative, 169th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. SPALDING COUNTYPROBATE COURT; JUDGE; NONPARTISAN NOMINATION AND ELECTION. No. 842 (House Bill No. 2043). AN ACT To provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Spalding County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The judge of the Probate Court of Spalding County shall be elected by the qualified voters of Spalding County in a nonpartisan primary and election. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the judge of the probate court shall be elected pursuant to the general elections laws of Georgia. Section 2 . Beginning with the election held in 1996 and every four years thereafter, the judge of the probate court shall be elected at the nonpartisan primary and general election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of the judge of the probate court, and shall take office on January 1

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immediately following such election for a term of four years and until such judge's successor is elected and qualified. Section 3 . Candidates for the office of judge of the probate court shall be nominated in a nonpartisan primary to be held at the same time as and in conjunction with the general primary every four years. A nominating petition shall not be required to place the name of any such candidate on the primary ballot. A candidate may have his or her name placed on the primary ballot by filing a notice of candidacy with the county election superintendent and by paying the qualifying fee. Section 4 . The candidate receiving a majority of votes in the nonpartisan primary shall be the nominee for the office of judge of the probate court and shall be the only candidate for such office to have his or her name appear on the general election ballot. In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the office shall be in a runoff to be held on the same day as a runoff from the general primary, as provided by state law, to determine which candidate will be on the general election ballot. Section 5 . The names of all candidates for the office of judge of the probate court shall appear in a separate section of each primary and general election ballot of each elector. No party designation or affiliation shall appear beside the name of any such candidate on any primary or general election ballot, and no candidate for the office of judge of the probate court shall be nominated by any political party. Section 6 . This Act is enacted pursuant to the authority of Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A. Section 7 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide

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for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Spalding County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; and for other purposes. This 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ John Carlisle Representative, 107th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John R. Carlisle, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 107th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Griffin Daily News, which is the official organ of Spalding County, on the following date: March 4, 1994. /s/ John R. Carlisle Representative, 107th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 843 (House Bill No. 2046). AN ACT To provide for a homestead exemption from Griffin-Spalding County School District ad valorem taxes for school

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purposes for certain residents of that school district; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for school purposes means ad valorem taxes for school purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Griffin-Spalding County School District, except for taxes to retire bonded indebtedness. (2) Net income means net income as defined by Georgia law from all sources but shall not include income received as retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retirement, disability, or pension system, except income which is in excess of the maximum amount authorized to be paid to an individual and such individual's spouse under the federal Social Security Act, and income from such sources in excess of such maximum amount shall be included as net income. (3) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . Each resident of the Griffin-Spalding County School District who is 65 years of age or older and whose net income, together with the net income of such resident's spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed $10,000.00 per annum is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from Griffin-Spalding County School District ad valorem taxes for school purposes in the amount of $6,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for the taxable year beginning January 1, 1995, and then increasing by $1,000.00 in assessed value on January 1 of each succeeding taxable year until an exemption on that person's homestead from ad valorem taxes for school purposes reaches the amount

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of $10,000.00. The value of the homestead in excess of the above-exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Spalding County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Spalding County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, county taxes for county purposes, or municipal taxes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from Griffin-Spalding County School District ad valorem taxes for school purposes. Section 7 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 8 . Unless prevented by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Spalding County shall call and conduct an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Griffin-Spalding County School District for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Spalding County. The election shall be held on the date of and in conjunction with the November general election in 1994. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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() YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides for a homestead exemption from Griffin-Spalding County School District ad valorem taxes for school purposes for qualified residents who are 65 years of age, or older, and whose net income, together with the net income of the resident's spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed $10,000.00 per annum in the amount of $6,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1995, $7,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1996, $8,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1997, $9,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1998, and $10,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1999, and $10,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1 of each year thereafter? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of Sections 1 through 7 of this Act, then Sections 1 through 7 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995; otherwise this Act shall be void and of no force and effect and shall be automatically repealed upon the date the election results are certified under this section. In the event the election provided for in this section is not conducted, this Act shall stand repealed in its entirety on December 31, 1994. The expense of such election shall be borne by Spalding County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 9 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 8 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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Section 10 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to increase the homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for certain persons residing in Spalding County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Maureen C. Jackson, as Clerk of Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John P. Yates, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 106th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Griffin Daily News, which is the official organ of Spalding County, on the following date: February 19, 1994. /s/ John P. Yates Representative, 106th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of March, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CHEROKEE COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; PER DIEM. No. 844 (House Bill No. 2052). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the membership of the Board of Education of Cherokee County, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3207), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4057), so as to change certain provisions relating to the per diem received by members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the membership of the Board of Education of Cherokee County, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3207), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4057), is amended by striking Section 4B and inserting in its place a new Section 4B to read as follows: Section 4B. The members of the board of education shall receive a per diem of $100.00 for each day of attendance at meetings of the board and while meeting and traveling within or outside the state on official board business or as a member of a committee of the board when first authorized by a majority of the board, including, but not limited to, attending training sessions or state-wide meetings, plus reimbursement for actual expenses necessarily incurred in

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connection therewith. All expenses shall be approved and verified prior to reimbursement in such manner as may be specified by the board. Each board member shall be entitled to participate in any school district group insurance plan to the extent authorized by Code Section 20-2-55 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THERE WILL BE INTRODUCED AT THE REGULAR 1994 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CHEROKEE COUNTY, APPROVED APRIL 17, 1973 (GA. L. 1973, P. 3207), AS AMENDED, PARTICULARLY BY AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 22, 1989 (GA. L. 1989, P. 4057); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1994. /s/ Garland Pinholster Representative Garland Pinholster 15th District /s/ Steve Stancil Representative Steve Stancil 16th District /s/ Melanie S. Harris Representative Melanie S. Harris 17th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Stancil, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 16th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to

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Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Cherokee Citizen, which is the official organ of Cherokee County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Steve Stancil Representative, 16th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. WALKER COUNTYMAGISTRATE COURT; CHIEF MAGISTRATE; COMPENSATION. No. 845 (House Bill No. 2054). AN ACT To provide for the Magistrate Court of Walker County; to provide for the compensation of the chief magistrate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Walker County shall be compensated in an amount equal to the sum of: (1) The minimum annual salary of such chief magistrate as determined pursuant to Code Section 15-10-23 of the O.C.G.A.; (2) The amount of any annual supplement which was fixed by the governing authority of Walker County pursuant to Code Section 15-10-23 of the O.C.G.A. and which was being paid to the chief magistrate on February 1, 1994, plus any increase in such supplement

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authorized by the governing authority of Walker County on or after February 1, 1994; and (3) An additional amount of $2,000.00 per annum. The compensation provided by this section shall be paid to the chief magistrate in equal monthly installments from the funds of Walker County. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to provide for the Magistrate Court of Walker County and to provide for the compensation of the chief magistrate; and for other purposes. This 22nd day of February, 1994. MICHAEL SNOW REPRESENTATIVE, 2ND DISTRICT GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Michael M. Snow, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 2nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Walker County Messenger, which is the official organ of Walker County, on the following date: March 1, 1994. /s/ MICHAEL M. SNOW Representative, 2nd District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 25, 1994. CITY OF CANONNEW CHARTER. No. 917 (Senate Bill No. 633). AN ACT To provide a new charter for the City of Canon; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for administrative affairs and responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk, a city treasurer, a city accountant, and other personnel and matters relating thereto; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof and other matters relative to those judges; to provide for the court's jurisdiction, powers, practices, and procedures; to provide for the right of certiorari; to provide for elections; to provide for taxation, licenses, and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for auditing, accounting, budgeting, and appropriations; to provide for city contracts and purchasing; to provide for the conveyance of property; to provide for bonds

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for officials; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS Section 1.10 . Name. The City of Canon, in Franklin County, Georgia, is reincorporated by the enactment of this charter and is constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style Canon, Georgia, and by that name shall have perpetual succession. Section 1.11 . Corporate boundaries. (a) The boundaries of this city shall be those existing on the earliest effective date of the adoption of this charter with such alterations as may be made from time to time in the manner provided by law. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or any combination thereof, to be retained permanently in the office of the city clerk and to be designated, as the case may be: Official Map (or Description) of the corporate limits of the City of Canon, Georgia. Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city clerk shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. (b) The city council may provide for the redrawing of any such map by ordinance to reflect lawful changes in the corporate boundaries. A redrawn map shall supersede for all purposes the entire map or maps which it is designated to replace. Section 1.12 . Powers and construction. (a) This city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the present or future Constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this

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charter. This city shall have all the powers of self-government not otherwise prohibited by this charter or by general law. (b) The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of this city. These powers shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Air and water pollution. To regulate the emission of smoke or other exhaust which pollutes the air and to prevent the pollution of natural streams or bodies of water within the corporate limits of the city; (2) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this charter; (3) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (4) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades; (5) Business regulation and taxation. To levy and to provide for collection of license fees and taxes on privileges,

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occupations, trades, and professions; to license and regulate the same; to provide for the manner and method of payment of such licenses and taxes; and to revoke such licenses after due process for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; (6) Condemnation. To condemn property, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city, for present or future use and for any corporate purpose deemed necessary by the governing authority, utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are now or may hereafter be enacted; (7) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (8) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or outside the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (9) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire districts and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (10) Garbage fees. To levy, fix, assess, and collect a garbage, refuse, and trash collection and disposal and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business in the city benefiting from such services; to enforce the payment of such charges, taxes, or fees; and

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to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges; (11) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (12) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (13) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (14) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and squares or other public property in the city; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail; or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (15) Motor vehicles. To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and exercise control over all traffic, including parking upon or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city; (16) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority

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for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (17) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or laws of the State of Georgia; (18) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (19) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (20) Municipal utilities. To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including but not limited to a system of water-works, sewers and drains, sewage disposal, gas works, electric light plants, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; and to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; and to authorize the extension of water, sewerage, and electrical distribution systems, and all necessary appurtenances by which such utilities are distributed, inside and outside the corporate limits of the city and to provide utility services to persons, firms, and corporations inside the corporate limits of the city as provided by ordinance; (21) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property;

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(22) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (23) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning; and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (24) Police and fire protection. To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed police officers and to establish, operate, or contract for a police and a fire-fighting agency; (25) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (26) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of public ways, parks and playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, markets and market houses, public buildings, libraries, public housing, airports, hospitals, terminals, docks, parking facilities, or charitable, cultural, educational, conservation, recreational, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; and to provide any other public improvements, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city; to regulate the use of public improvements; and, for such purposes, property may be acquired by condemnation under Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are now or may hereafter be enacted; (27) Public peace. To provide for the prevention and punishment of drunkenness, riots, and public disturbances;

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(28) Public transportation. To organize and operate or contract for such public transportation systems as are deemed beneficial; (29) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for public utilities and public services and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Georgia Public Service Commission; (30) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate limits of the city; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (31) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (32) Roadways. To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish or change the grade of, abandon or close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with shade trees, or otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light the roads, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; and to negotiate and execute leases over, through, under, or across any city property or the right of way of any street, road, alley, and walkway or portion thereof within the corporate limits of the city for bridges, passageways, or any other purpose or use between buildings on opposite sides of the street and for other bridges, overpasses, and underpasses for private use at such location and to charge a rental therefor in such manner as may be provided by ordinance; and to authorize and control the construction of bridges, overpasses, and underpasses within the corporate limits of

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the city; and to grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities and for private use; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (33) Sewer fees. To levy a fee, charge, or sewer tax as necessary to assure the acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, and extending of a sewage disposal plant and sewerage system and to levy on those to whom sewers and sewerage systems are made available a sewer service fee, charge, or sewer tax for the availability or use of the sewers; to provide for manner and method of collecting such service charges and for enforcing payment of the same; and to charge, impose, and collect a sewer connection fee or fees to those connected with the system; (34) Solid waste disposal. To provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse and to regulate the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; and to provide for the separate collection of glass, tin, aluminum, cardboard, paper, and other recyclable materials and to provide for the sale of such items; (35) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of any intoxicating liquors, alcoholic beverages, and the use and sale of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling,

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palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (36) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements; (37) Taxes: ad valorem. To levy and provide for assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation; (38) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law; (39) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles; (40) Urban redevelopment. To organize and operate an urban redevelopment program; and (41) Other powers. To exercise and enjoy all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; and to exercise all implied powers necessary to execute all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully stated in this charter; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to be exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia; and no listing of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others, nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities

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under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia. Section 1.13 . Exercise of powers. All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia. ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE Section 2.10 . City council creation; number; election. The legislative authority of the government of this city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and four councilmembers. The city council established in this charter shall in all respects be a successor to and continuation of the city governing authority under prior law. The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by this charter. Section 2.11 . City councilmembers; terms and qualifications for office. The members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the city immediately prior to the date of the election of mayor or members of the city council for a period of time as provided in Code Section 45-2-1 of the O.C.G.A.; each shall continue to reside therein during that person's period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. Section 2.12 . Vacancy; filling of vacancies; suspensions. (a) VacanciesThe office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter or the general laws of the State of Georgia. A vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember shall be filled

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for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in this charter. (b) SuspensionUpon the suspension from office of mayor or councilmember in any manner authorized by the general laws of the State of Georgia, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in this charter. Section 2.13 . Compensation and expenses. The mayor and councilmembers shall receive compensation and expenses for their services as provided by ordinance. Section 2.14 . Conflicts of interest; holding other offices. (a) Conflict of interestNo elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly: (1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which that person is engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of that person or others;

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(4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to that person's knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, in business dealings with the governmental body by which that person is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which that person has a financial interest. (b) DisclosureAny elected official, appointed officer, or employee who shall have any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such private interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a private interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such private interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and that person shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such private interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (c) Use of public propertyNo elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity.

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(d) Contracts voidable and rescindableAny violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render such contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (e) Ineligibility of elected officialExcept where authorized by law, no councilmember nor the mayor shall hold any other elective or compensated appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by the government or any agency thereof during the term for which that person was elected. No former councilmember and no former mayor shall hold any compensated appointive office in the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which that person was elected. (f) Political activities of certain officers and employeesNo appointed officer and no employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. (g) Penalties for violation (1) Any city officer or employee who knowingly conceals such financial interest or knowingly violates any of the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited that person's office or position. (2) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit that person's office or position as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter. Section 2.15 . Inquiries and investigations. The city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as may be provided by ordinance.

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Section 2.16 . General power and authority of the city council. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city as provided by Article I of this charter. Section 2.17 . Eminent domain. The city council is empowered to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain public ways, parks, public grounds, cemeteries, markets, market houses, public buildings, libraries, sewers, drains, sewage treatment, waterworks, electrical systems, gas systems, airports, hospitals, and charitable, educational, recreational, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities, and any other public improvements inside or outside the city and to regulate the use thereof and, for such purposes, property may be condemned under procedures established under general law applicable now or as provided in the future. Section 2.18 . Organizational meetings. The city council shall hold an organizational meeting at its first meeting in January. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected members as follows: I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor) (councilmember) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and the United States of America. Section 2.19 . Meetings. (a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or two members of the city council. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to councilmembers shall not be required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such councilmember's

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presence. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting. (c) All meetings of the city council shall be public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of special meetings shall be given as required by Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2.20 . Rules of procedure. (a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping of a journal of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time. Section 2.21 . Quorum; voting. (a) Three councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any member of the city council shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of three councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. (b) In the event vacancies in office result in less than a quorum of councilmembers holding office, then the remaining councilmembers in office shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. A vote of a majority of the remaining councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinances, resolution, or motion. Section 2.22 . Ordinance form; procedures. (a) Every proposed ordinance should be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause

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shall be The City Council of Canon hereby ordains..... and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided for in Section 2.24 of this charter. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall as soon as possible distribute a copy to the mayor and each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate. Section 2.23 . Action requiring an ordinance. Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance. Section 2.24 . Emergencies. To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or two councilmembers and may promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least two councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency continues to exist. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a

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repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. Section 2.25 . Codes of technical regulations. (a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: (1) the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 2.21 of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the city clerk pursuant to Section 2.26 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the city clerk for distribution or for purchase at a reasonable price. Section 2.26 . Signing; authenticating; recording; codification; printing. (a) The clerk shall authenticate by the clerk's signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the city council. (b) The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly, together with all amendments thereto and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as The Code of the City of Canon, Georgia. Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed as soon as practicable following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following

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publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation therein. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code. Section 2.27 . Election of mayor; forfeiture; compensation. The mayor shall be elected and serve for a term of four years and until the mayor's successor is elected and qualified. The mayor shall be a qualified elector of this city and shall have been a resident of this city immediately preceding the mayor's election for a period of time as provided by Code Section 45-2-1 of the O.C.G.A. The mayor shall continue to reside in this city during the period of the mayor's service. The mayor shall forfeit that office on the same grounds and under the same procedure as for councilmembers. The compensation of the mayor shall be established in the same manner as for councilmembers. Section 2.28 . Chief executive officer; delegation of powers. The mayor shall be the chief executive of this city. The mayor shall possess all of the executive and administrative powers granted to the city under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia, and all the executive and administrative powers contained in this charter. Section 2.29 . Powers and duties of mayor. As the chief executive of this city, the mayor shall: (1) See that all laws and ordinances of the city are faithfully executed; (2) Appoint and remove all officers, department heads, and employees of the city except as otherwise provided in this charter; (3) Exercise supervision over all executive and administrative work of the city and provide for the coordination of administrative activities;

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(4) Prepare and submit to the council a recommended operating budget and recommended capital budget; (5) Submit to the council at least once a year a statement covering the financial conditions of the city and from time to time such other information as the city council may request; (6) Recommend to the city council such measures relative to the affairs of the city, improvement of the government, and promotion of the welfare of its inhabitants as the mayor may deem expedient; (7) Call special meetings of the city council as provided for in subsection (b) of Section 2.19 of this charter; (8) Approve or disapprove ordinances as provided in Section 2.30 of this charter; (9) Provide for an annual audit of all accounts of the city; (10) Require any department or agency of the city to submit written reports whenever the mayor deems it expedient; and (11) Perform such other duties as may be required by general state law, this charter, or ordinance. Section 2.30 . Submission of ordinances to the mayor; veto power. (a) Every ordinance adopted by the city council shall be presented by the city clerk to the mayor promptly after its adoption. (b) The mayor, within ten calendar days of receipt of an ordinance, shall return it to the city clerk with or without the mayor's approval or with the mayor's disapproval. If the ordinance has been approved by the mayor, it shall become law upon its return to the city clerk; if the ordinance is neither approved nor disapproved, it shall become law at 12:00 o'clock Noon on the tenth calendar day after its adoption; if the ordinance is disapproved,

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the mayor shall submit to the city council through the city clerk a written statement of the reasons for the veto. The city clerk shall record upon the ordinance the date of its delivery to and receipt from the mayor. (c) Ordinances vetoed by the mayor shall be presented by the city clerk to the city council as its next meeting; and, should the city council then or at its next general meeting adopt the ordinance by an affirmative vote of three members, it shall become law. (d) The mayor may disapprove or reduce any item or items of appropriation in any ordinance. The approved part or parts of any ordinance making appropriations shall become law, and the part or parts disapproved shall not become law unless subsequently passed by the city council over the mayor's veto as provided in this section. The reduced part or parts shall be presented to the city council as though disapproved and shall not become law unless overridden by the council as provided in subsection (c) of this section. Section 2.31 . Mayor pro tempore; selection; duties. By a majority vote, the city council shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall preside at all meetings of the city council and shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor upon the mayor's disability or absence. In the event of the mayor's disability or absence, the mayor pro tempore shall be compensated at the same rate as the mayor. The city council by a majority vote shall elect a new presiding officer from among its members for any period in which the mayor pro tempore is disabled, absent, or acting as mayor. Any such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of all councilmembers. ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS Section 3.10 . Administrative and service departments. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, or alter all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary

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for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of that director's department or agency. (e) All directors under the supervision of the mayor shall be nominated by the mayor with confirmation of appointment by the city council. The mayor may suspend or remove directors under the mayor's supervision, and such suspension or removal shall be effective immediately following the mayor's giving written notice of such action and the reason therefor to the director involved and to the city council. The director involved may appeal to the city council which, after a hearing, may override the mayor's action by a vote of three councilmembers. Section 3.11 . Boards, commissions, and authorities. (a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the city council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law.

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(c) The city council by ordinance may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed in this charter for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until that person has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating that person to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of that person's office, such oath shall be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) Any member of a board, commission, or authority may be removed from office for cause by a vote of three members of the city council. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city. Section 3.12 . City attorney. The city council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for representing and defending

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the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the city council as directed; shall advise the city council, mayor, and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required of the city attorney by virtue of such person's position as city attorney. Section 3.13 . City clerk. The city council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal; maintain city council's records required by this charter; and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council. Section 3.14 . City treasurer. The city council shall appoint a city treasurer to collect all taxes, licenses, fees, and other moneys belonging to the city subject to the provisions of this charter and the ordinances of the city and to enforce all laws of Georgia relating to the collection of delinquent taxes and sale or foreclosure for nonpayment of taxes by the city. The city treasurer shall also be responsible for the general duties of a treasurer and fiscal officer. Section 3.15 . City accountant. The city council shall appoint a city accountant to perform the duties of an accountant. Section 3.16 . Position classification and pay plans. The mayor shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this section, elected and appointed city officials are not city employees. The city clerk, city treasurer, and city accountant shall receive such compensation as provided by the authority which appoints them to their respective offices.

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Section 3.17 . Personnel policies. The city council shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with this charter concerning: (1) The method of employee selection and probationary periods of employment; (2) The administration of the position classification and pay plan, methods of promotion and application of service ratings thereto, and transfer of employees within the classification plan; (3) Hours of work, vacation, sick leave, and other leaves of absence, overtime pay, and the order and manner in which layoffs shall be effected; (4) Such dismissal hearings as due process may require; and (5) Such other personnel notices as may be necessary to provide for adequate and systematic handling of personnel affairs. ARTICLE IV JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 4.10 . Creation; name. There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Canon. Section 4.11 . Chief judge; associate judge. (a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, full-time, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. The method of selection and terms of such judges shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia. All judges shall be appointed by the city council.

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(c) Compensation of the judges shall be fixed by ordinance. (d) Judges may be removed for cause by a vote of three members of the city council. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that such judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the judge's office to the best of the judge's ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered in the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 2.20 of this charter. Section 4.12 . Convening. The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance. Section 4.13 . Jurisdiction; powers. (a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for 90 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing, as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operations and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violations of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before such court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for that person's appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, that person's bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time

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and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and the defendant's sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served and executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city. (i) The municipal court is specifically vested with all the jurisdiction and powers throughout the geographic area of this city granted by law to municipal courts and particularly by such laws as authorize the abatement of nuisances and prosecution of traffic violations. Section 4.14 . Certiorari. The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the

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Superior Court of Franklin County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorati. Section 4.15 . Rules for court. With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to superior courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon, request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to such proceedings. ARTICLE V ELECTIONS AND REMOVAL Section 5.10 . Applicability of general law. All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Section 5.11 . Election of the city council and mayor. (a) There shall be a municipal general election biennially on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November. (b) For the purpose of electing members of the city council, the City of Canon shall consist of one election district with four numbered posts. Each person seeking election shall designate the post for which he or she seeks election. (c) The mayor and councilmembers who are in office on the effective date of this Act shall serve until the expiration of the term of office to which they were elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. (d) On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1997, and on that day quadrennially thereafter, there shall be elected a mayor and two councilmembers. Then,

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on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1999, and on that day quadrennially thereafter, there shall be elected two councilmembers. (e) Persons elected to such offices shall take office and begin their terms of office on the first day of January immediately following their election. Section 5.12 . Nonpartisan elections. Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designation. Section 5.13 . Election by majority vote. The (mayor and) city council shall be elected by a majority vote of the votes cast for each position. Section 5.14 . Special elections; vacancies. In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant for any cause whatsoever, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, if such vacancy occurs within three months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Section 5.15 . Other provisions. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code. Section 5.16 . Removal or suspension of officers. The mayor or any councilmember may be removed or suspended from office in the manner provided by general law.

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ARTICLE VI FINANCE Section 6.10 . Property tax. The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion. Section 6.11 . Millage rate; due dates; payment methods. The city council by ordinance shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid. The city council by ordinance may provide for the payment of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due. Section 6.12 . Occupation and business taxes. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. Such taxes may be levied on both individuals and corporations who transact business in this city or who practice or offer to practice any profession or calling in this city to the extent such persons have a constitutionally sufficient nexus to this city to be so taxed. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, professions, or callings for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.13 . Licenses; permits; fees. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require any individuals or corporations who transact business in this city or who practice or offer to practice any profession or calling in this city to obtain a license or permit for such activity from the city and pay a reasonable fee for such license or permit where such activities are not now regulated by general law in such a way as to preclude city regulation. Such fees may reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided

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in Section 6.18 of this charter. The city council by ordinance may establish reasonable requirements for obtaining or keeping such licenses as the public health, safety, and welfare necessitate. Section 6.14 . Franchises. The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, cable television, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration book kept by the city clerk. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. Section 6.15 . Service charges. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for sewers, sanitary and health services, or any other services provided or made available within and outside the corporate limits of the city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.16 . Special assessments. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners under such terms and conditions as are reasonable. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.17 . Construction; other taxes. This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in

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this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs. Section 6.18 . Collection of delinquent taxes and fees. The city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed; revoking city licenses for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions. Section 6.19 . General obligation bonds. The city council shall have the power to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized under this charter or the laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time such issue is undertaken. Section 6.20 . Revenue bonds. Revenue bonds may be issued by the city council as state law now or hereafter provides. Such bonds are to be paid out of any revenue produced by the project, program, or venture for which they were issued. Section 6.21 . Short-term loans. The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law. Section 6.22 . Fiscal year. The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government. Section 6.23 . Budget ordinance. The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a

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capital improvement program, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and programs. The city council shall also comply with the budgeting and auditing provisions of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. Section 6.24 . Operating budget. On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 45 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the mayor shall submit to the city council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the mayor containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, the important features of the budget, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budget, and such other comments and information as the mayor may deem pertinent. The operating budget, the capital improvements budget, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection. Section 6.25 . Adoption. (a) The city council may amend the operating budget proposed by the mayor, except that the budget as finally amended and adopted must provide for all expenditures required by state law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) The city council shall by ordinance adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the then current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.23 of this charter.

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(c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotments thereof to which it is chargeable. Section 6.26 . Levy of taxes. Following adoption of the operating budget, the city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expense of the general government of this city. Section 6.27 . Changes in appropriations. The city council by ordinance may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purposes, but any additional appropriations may be made only from an existing unexpended surplus. Section 6.28 . Capital improvements. (a) On or before the date fixed by the city council, but not later than 45 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the mayor shall submit to the city council a proposed capital improvements budget with the mayor's recommendations as to the means of financing the improvements proposed for the ensuing fiscal year. The city council shall have the power to accept, with or without amendments, or reject the proposed program and proposed means of financing. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital improvements budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 2.24 of this charter. (b) The city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital improvements budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year. No appropriations provided for in a prior capital improvements

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budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriations were made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, the mayor may submit amendments to the capital improvements budget at any time during the fiscal year, accompanied by the mayor's recommendations. Any such amendments to the capital improvements budget shall become effective only upon adoption by ordinance. Section 6.29 . Audits. There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted accounting principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal government may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of all audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public. Section 6.30 . Procurement and property management. No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 2.20 of this charter. Section 6.31 . Purchasing. The city council shall by ordinance prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the city. Section 6.32 . Sale of property. (a) The city council may sell and convey any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon report by the mayor and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the

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property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to execute and deliver in the name of the city a deed conveying said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners in exchange for rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place when such exchange is deemed to be in the best interest of the city. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made. ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 7.10 . Bonds for officials. The officers and employees of this city, both elected and appointed, shall execute such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law. Section 7.11 . Prior ordinances. All ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations now in force in the city not inconsistent with this charter are declared valid and of full effect and force until amended or repealed by the city council. Section 7.12 . Existing personnel and officers. Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all personnel and officers of this city and their rights, privileges, and powers shall continue beyond the time this charter takes effect for a period of 60 days before or during which time the existing city council shall pass a transition ordinance detailing the changes in personnel and appointed officers required or desired and arranging such titles, rights, privileges, and powers as may be required or desired to allow a reasonable transition. Section 7.13 . Pending matters. Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all rights, claims, actions,

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orders, contracts, and legal or administrative proceedings shall continue and any such ongoing work or cases shall be completed by such city agencies, personnel, or offices as may be provided by the city council. Section 7.14 . Definitions and construction. (a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and shall not be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word shall is mandatory and the word may is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa. Section 7.15 . Specific repealer. An Act to reincorporate the City of Canon in the county of Franklin, approved March 18, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3026), as amended, is repealed in its entirety. Section 7.16 . General repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a bill to reincorporate the City of Canon in the County of Franklin and to grant a new charter in that municipality under such corporate name and style; to provide for a form of municipal government and for all matters related thereto and for all other purposes. This 7th day of January, 1994. F. Mayes Davison Attorney for the City of Canon GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Eddie Madden, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Franklin County Citizen,

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which is the official organ of Franklin County, on the following date: January 13, 1994. /s/ Eddie Madden Senator, 47th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. CITY OF DALTONHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; CITY OF DALTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 918 (Senate Bill No. 635). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from certain City of Dalton Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district, approved March 24, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4191), so as to provide that such exemption shall be in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Dalton Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a homestead exemption from certain City of Dalton Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district, approved March 24, 1993 (Ga.

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L. 1993, p. 4191), is amended by striking subsection (e) of Section 1 and inserting in its place a new subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, county taxes, or City of Dalton taxes for city purposes. The homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Dalton Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. Section 2 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1994. Section 3 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of the City of Dalton shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Dalton Independent School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the July, 1994, state-wide general primary and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of the City of Dalton. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides that the homestead exemption from certain City of Dalton Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district shall be in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Dalton Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1994. If Sections 1 and 2 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Dalton Independent School District. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 4 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from certain City of Dalton Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district, approved March 24, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4194); and for other purposes. This 31st day of January, 1994. Senator Stephen B. Farrow 54th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Farrow, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 54th District,

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and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Daily Citizen News, which is the official organ of Whitfield County, on the following date: February 4, 1994. /s/ Steve Farrow Senator, 54th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. COBB COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 919 (Senate Bill NO. 643). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5100), so as to change the descrption of Commissioner Districts 2 and 4; to provide for a submission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5100), is amended by striking from subsection (b) of Section 2A thereof the descriptions of Commissioner Districts 2 and 4 and inserting in their places

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new descriptions of Commissioner Districts 2 and 4 to read as follows: Commissioner District: 2 COBB COUNTY VTD: 0011 CHATTAHOOCHEE 1 VTD: 0012 CHATTAHOOCHEE 2 VTD: 0017 DOBBINS 1 VTD: 0018 DOBBINS 2 (Part) Tract: 0303.21 Block(s): 302B, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 403B, 403C, 403D Tract: 0304.04 Block(s): 102B, 103B, 104, 105, 301B, 401C, 401D, 401E, 503B, 504, 601B, 603B Tract: 0304.06 Block(s): 401D, 401F, 501D Tract: 0310.01 Block(s): 910C, 925C Tract: 0311.08 Block(s): 102H, 102J, 314B, 401D, 401E, 403, 404A, 405A, 406, 407, 408, 409B, 411D VTD: 0021 EASTSIDE VTD: 0032 FAIR OAKS 6 (Part) Tract: 0308. Block(s): 206B VTD: 0033 FULLERS 1 AND FULLERS 2 (Part) Tract: 0304.02 Block(s): 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 216, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 601B, 602, 603, 604B, 605, 606, 608, 609, 611, 613, 614, 615B, 649, 650 Tract: 0304.05 Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 401C, 401D, 401E, 402B, 403, 404, 405, 406B, 407C, 501, 502, 503, 504, 601B, 601C, 602B, 603C, 701B, 702, 703, 704B, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905 VTD: 0035 FULLERS 3 VTD: 0036 FULLERS 4 VTD: 0037 FULLERS 5 VTD: 0062 MARIETTA 6 (Part) Tract: 0304.01

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Block(s): 901A, 919A Tract: 0304.02 Block(s): 601A, 604A, 615A Tract: 0304.04 Block(s): 301A, 302 Tract: 0304.05 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 204, 401A, 402A, 601A, 602A, 603A, 603B, 701A, 704A, 801, 802, 803 VTD: 0063 MARIETTA 7 VTD: 0067 MT. BETHEL 1 VTD: 0069 MT. BETHEL 3 VTD: 0071 NORTON PARK 1 (Part) Tract: 0311.05 Block(s): 107B, 136B, 137B, 139B VTD: 0072 NORTON PARK 2 (Part) Tract: 0311.07 Block(s): 201B, 202B, 203A, 203F, 203G, 203H, 203J, 206B, 217, 226B, 227, 306C, 309B, 323B VTD: 0073 OAKDALE 1 VTD: 0074 OAKDALE 2 (Part) Tract: 0311.07 Block(s): 204B, 204C, 205C, 205D, 205E, 205F, 207B, 303, 304, 305, 306E, 307B, 317C, 318B, 318C, 321B, 322, 324, 326 Tract: 0312.02 Block(s): 401, 402, 437B, 438F, 439B, 601C, 602, 603B, 604, 605C, 606, 607B, 608C, 608D, 609B, 612B, 612C, 613B, 613D, 613E, 613F, 650 VTD: 0079 PARKAIRE VTD: 0092 SEWELL MILL 2 VTD: 0093 SEWELL MILL 3 AND SEWELL MILL 4 (Part) Tract: 0304.01 Block(s): 106, 117, 118, 201, 202, 209, 210, 901B, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906B, 909, 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918, 919B Tract: 0304.02 Block(s): 122, 127 VTD: 0095 SMYRNA 1 VTD: 0096 SMYRNA 2 VTD: 0097 SMYRNA 3

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VTD: 0098 SMYRNA 4 VTD: 0099 SMYRNA 5 (Part) Tract: 0311.01 Block(s): 201, 203, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 301, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310 Tract: 0311.03 Block(s): 501, 506, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523 Tract: 0311.05 Block(s): 103, 104, 105A, 106, 107A, 108, 109, 110, 111, 115, 116A, 116B, 116C, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124A, 125, 126A, 128A, 130A, 135A, 135B, 136A, 137A Block(s): That part of Block 138 which lies within the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna VTD: 00A1 SMYRNA 6 (Part) Tract: 0310.01 Block(s): 210, 216C, 216D, 228B Tract: 0310.02 Block(s): 120A Tract: 0310.03 Block(s): 110A, 112A Tract: 0311.01 Block(s): 101A, 105, 106A, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121A, 122A, 302, 303, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315 Tract: 0311.05 Block(s): 101, 102 Tract: 0311.08 Block(s): 303A, 304, 308, 310A, 319 VTD: 00A2 SMYRNA 7 VTD: 00A3 SOPE CREEK 1 VTD: 00A4 SOPE CREEK 2 VTD: 00A5 SOPE CREEK 3 VTD: 00A9 VININGS 1 VTD: 00B1, VININGS 2 VTD: 00B2 VININGS 3 Commissioner District: 4 COBB COUNTY VTD: 0002 AUSTELL VTD: 0009 BIRNEY 1

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VTD: 0015 CLARKDALE VTD: 0018 DOBBINS 2 (Part) Tract: 0304.04 Block(s): 101E Tract: 0304.06 Block(s): 101C, 101D, 101E, 101F, 101G, 102B, 301B, 301C, 401C, 401E Tract: 0308 Block(s): 208, 209C, 209D, 215B, 312B, 312C, 318B Tract: 0310.01 Block(s): 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906, 907A, 907B, 908B, 909A, 909B, 910E, 910F, 910G, 910H, 910J, 910K, 910L, 910M, 910N, 910P, 913, 914, 915A, 915B, 915C, 915D, 916, 917, 918, 919A, 919B, 920, 921, 922, 923, 924A, 924B, 924C, 925B Tract: 0311.08 Block(s): 202B, 209B, 301, 302, 303B, 305, 306, 307, 309, 310B, 311, 312, 313B, 313C, 316, 317, 318, 320B, 321B, 322, 404B, 405C VTD: 0027 FAIR OAKS 1 VTD: 0028 FAIR OAKS 2 VTD: 0029 FAIR OAKS 3 VTD: 0030 FAIR OAKS 4 VTD: 0031 FAIR OAKS 5 VTD: 0046 HOWELLS 1 VTD: 0047 HOWELLS 2 VTD: 0048 HOWELLS 3 VTD: 0052 MABLETON 1 VTD: 0053 MABLETON 2 VTD: 0054 MABLETON 3 VTD: 0055 MABLETON 4 VTD: 0056 MACLAND VTD: 0057 MARIETTA 1 VTD: 0070 MT. HARMONY VTD: 0071 NORTON PARK 1 (Part) Tract: 0311.05 Block(s): 105B, 112, 116D, 116E, 116F, 116G, 117, 118, 124B, 126B, 126C, 127, 128B, 129, 130B, 130C, 132, 135C, 136C, 601, 602, 603, 604, 615, 620, 621, 623, 624, 625 Tract: 0311.06

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Block(s): 409, 410 Tract: 0311.07 Block(s): 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 411, 413, 414, 415, 419, 420, 422 VTD: 0072 NORTON PARK 2 (Part) Tract: 0311.05 Block(s): 113, 114, 131, 134, 139C, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609B, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 616, 617, 618, 619, 622, 627 Tract: 0311.06 Block(s): 412 Tract: 0311.07 Block(s): 315B, 401B, 402, 403, 409A, 409C, 409D, 410, 416B, 417, 418B, 421B VTD: 0074 OAKDALE 2 (Part) Tract: 0311.07 Block(s): 306D Tract: 0312.02 Block(s): 320, 321, 322, 323, 324B, 326, 328, 331B, 613C VTD: 0076 OREGON 2 VTD: 0080 PEBBLEBROOK VTD: 0089 POWDER SPRINGS VTD: 00A1 SMYRNA 6 (Part) Tract: 0310.03 Block(s): 113A VTD: 00A6 SWEETWATER 1 VTD: 00A7 SWEETWATER 2 VTD: 00A8 SWEETWATER 3 VTD: 00C2 BIRNEY 2 VTD: 0099 SMYRNA 5 (Part) Tract: 0311.05 Block(s): That part of Block 138 outside the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Cobb County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval.

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Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5100), so as to change the description of Commissioner Districts 2 and 4; to provide for a submission, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 4th day of February, 1994. Senator Hugh Ragan 32nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Hugh A. Ragan, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 32nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ Hugh A. Ragan Senator, 32nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994.

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FULTON COUNTYFULTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION; LOCAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REPEALED. No. 920 (Senate Bill No. 653). AN ACT To repeal a constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1978 general election (Res. Act. No. 145, House Resolution No. 568-1603, Ga. L. 1978, p. 2411) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia providing for a seven-member Fulton County Planning Commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . That constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1978 general election (Res. Act. No. 145, House Resolution No. 568-1603, Ga. L. 1978, p. 2411) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia providing for a seven-member Fulton County Planning Commission is repealed in its entirety. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that at the 1994 Session of the General Assembly legislation will be introduced to repeal a local amendment to Article IX, Section IV, Paragraph 11 of the 1976 Constitution of the State of Georgia pertaining to the membership and composition of the Fulton County Planning Commission (Ga. L. 1978, p. 2411).

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This 4th day of February, 1994. HONORABLE MICHAEL EGAN Senator, District 40 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Michael J. Egan, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 40th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Michael J. Egan Senator, 40th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 15th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. COBB COUNTY-MARIETTA WATER AUTHORITYMEMBERS; QUALIFICATIONS. No. 921 (Senate Bill No. 664). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 497),

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as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4711), so as to change certain provisions regarding the qualifications for membership on such authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 497), as amended, particulary by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4711), is amended by striking paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Section 2 thereof, which reads as follows: (2) One member shall be selected by the governing authority of the City of Marietta, Georgia;, and inserting in its place the following: (2) One member shall be selected by the governing authority of the City of Marietta, Georgia, and the member so selected may be a member of the governing authority of the City of Marietta;, Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb County Marietta Water Authority, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 4970), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28th day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District
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Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Thompson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 33rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Steve Thompson Senator, 33rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994.

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CITY OF MARIETTAMAYOR PRO TEMPORE; MARIETTA HISTORIC BOARD OF REVIEW; PENSION BOARD; DOWNTOWN MARIETTA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. No. 922 (Senate Bill No. 665). AN ACT To amend an Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3541), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4583), so as to change the provisions relating to the mayor pro tem; to provide for members of the city governing authority to be members of the city's pension board, the Marietta Historic Board of Review, and the Downtown Marietta Development Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3541), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4583), is amended by adding after Section 2.5 a new section to read as follows: Section 2.5A. Exceptions to holding other office. Members of the governing authority of the city shall be authorized to be members of the Marietta Historic Board of Review, the pension board created by the city, the Downtown Marietta Development Authority, or any combination of such membership. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2.7 and inserting in its place the following: Section 2.7. Mayor pro tem; presiding officer. The mayor pro tem shall be appointed at the January meeting of each year for a term of one year from the members of the council by the mayor with the consent of a majority of the council. The mayor pro tem shall be clothed with all rights,

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powers, and duties of the mayor during the absence or disability of the latter officer, except that the mayor pro tem shall not have the authority to veto any item but shall retain the right to vote as a member of the council while discharging the duties of the mayor. If there shall be a vacancy in the office of the mayor pro tem, the majority of the council may fill the same at any regular meeting of the council or in vacation. In the event of the death or resignation of the mayor or his or her removal from office, the mayor pro tem shall discharge the duties of the mayor until the vacancy is filled by the selection of a successor as hereinafter provided. If the mayor should not appoint, with the consent of council, a mayor pro tem by January 31 of each year, the council may select the mayor pro tem by majority vote of the council. The mayor pro tem shall be paid in addition to his or her council salary a salary of $100.00 per month. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3541), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District
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Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Thompson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 33rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Steve Thompson Senator, 33rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. CITY OF MARIETTABOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATERWORKS; NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. No. 923 (Senate Bill No. 667). AN ACT An Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3541), as

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amended, so as to ratify and confirm certain home rule amendments and local Act amendments relating to the board of lights and waterworks of the City of Marietta; to provide for officers of such board and powers and duties thereof; to provide for a board manager for such board and the powers and duties thereof; to change the powers of such board; to provide for the creation and control of nonprofit corporations for certain utility functions of such board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Local ordinances of the City of Marietta which amended the Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3541), as amended, which ordinances were passed pursuant to Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965, which are found at Ga. L. 1980, p. 4721, Ga. L. 1981, p. 5124, Ga. L. 1984, p. 5422, and Ga. L. 1990, p. 5492, which amended such 1977 Act with respect to the board of lights and waterworks of the City of Marietta, and which, only with respect to such board, are ratified and confirmed in the order in which they were enacted. Section 2 . Local Acts of the General Assembly which amended the Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3541), as amended, particularly those Acts found at Ga. L. 1979, p. 4698, Ga. L. 1982, p. 4561, and Ga. L. 1989, p. 4262 and p. 4583, and which amended such 1977 Act with respect to the board of lights and waterworks of the City of Marietta are ratified and confirmed in the order in which they were enacted. Section 3 . An Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3541), as amended, is amended by adding at the end of Section 5.1 the following: The board of lights and waterworks shall have a chairperson, a vice chairperson, a manager, and a clerk. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the board, shall set the agenda, and, together with the clerk, shall execute all

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documents in the name of such board. The chairperson shall have full voice and vote. The vice chairperson shall preside in the absence of the chairperson and otherwise perform the duties of the chairperson in the chairperson's absence or inability to perform such duties. The vice chairperson shall be elected annually by the board members from their number at the first meeting of the calendar year. The Mayor of the City of Marietta shall serve ex officio as chairperson of the board with voice and vote, and the Clerk of the City of Marietta shall serve ex officio as clerk and secretary of the board without voice or vote. The board manager shall be hired by the City Manager of the City of Marietta and may be terminated by the city manager, either of which actions is subject to the approval of the board. The board manager shall report to and coordinate with the city manager concerning all shared departments and functions. The board manager shall have voice but no vote at the meetings of the board. Section 4 . Said Act is further amended by striking the first sentence of Section 5.2 thereof and inserting in its place the following: Said board shall have the power to create, build, operate, and supply water systems, electrical systems, cable television systems, sewer systems, telecommunications systems, and all other utilities. Section 5 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5.14 thereof and inserting in its place the following: Section 5.14. Operating companies. The board of lights and waterworks, with the concurrence of the Marietta City Council, may establish from time to time such non-profit corporations as it may deem necessary or desirable for the contractual operation of such utility function or functions as the board may see fit, provided that the directors of such corporations shall be appointed by the board with the concurrence of the Marietta City Council, for such terms as the board may deem desirable.

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Section 6 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 7 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3541), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Ton Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Thompson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 33rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1994. /s/ Steve Thompson Senator, 33rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. CITY OF ALPHARETTAMUNICIPAL COURT. No. 924 (Senate Bill No. 679). AN ACT To amend an Act consolidating, creating, revising, and superseding the several Acts incorporating the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, in the County of Fulton and creating a new charter for said city, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4609), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the municipal court of the City of Alpharetta; to provide for the compensation of the judge; to provide for the convening of the municipal court; to provide for the jurisdiction and powers of the municipal court; to change provisions relating to appeals from the municipal court; to provide for the rules of the municipal court; to provide for the selection of a substitute judge; to provide for a solicitor and assistant solicitors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act consolidating, creating, revising, and superseding the several Acts incorporating the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, in the County of Fulton and creating a new charter for said city, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4609), as amended, is amended by striking in their entirety subsections (b) and (d) of Section 4.11, relating to the judge of the municipal court, and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (b) and (d) to read as follows: (b) The compensation of the judge shall be $25,000.00 per year payable monthly or biweekly. The compensation of the judge may be changed by ordinance. (d) (1) To be eligible to serve as judge of the municipal court, a person shall: (A) Be a resident of the city; and (B) Be a member of the State Bar of Georgia with a minimum of two years' practice as an attorney. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, if no person is qualified to serve as judge or becomes a candidate for election or appointment to the office of judge, the mayor and city council may appoint a person meeting the qualifications of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection who resides outside the City of Alpharetta but within the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. (3) The provisions of this subsection, relating to the qualifications for the office of judge, may be changed by ordinance. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4.12, relating to convening court, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4.12 to read as follows:

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Section 4.12. Convening. The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as designated by the presiding judge and at such other times as may be necessary in such judge's discretion to meet the needs of the court. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of Section 4.13, relating to the jurisdiction and powers of the municipal court, and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) to read as follows: (a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of city ordinances and such other offenses as allowed and provided by general state law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $300.00 or 30 days in jail or both for any one single act of contempt. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $2,000.00 or imprisonment for 12 months or both or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing as now or hereafter provided by law including the right to punish by forced labor on the city streets, sidewalks, squares, or other public works for a period not exceeding 120 days. The municipal court may, in addition, fix punishment for offenses committed under general law not exceeding those limits established by general law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before said court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for his or her appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, his or her bond shall be forfeited through procedures established by general law. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so

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deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the manner provided and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes. Section 4 . Said Act is further amended by striking in their entirety Sections 4.14, 4.15, and 4.16, relating to appeals from the municipal court, the rules of court, and the city attorney serving as judge, respectively, and inserting in lieu thereof new Sections 4.14, 4.15, and 4.16 to read as follows: Section 4.14. Appeal. The right of appeal and any bond as may be required to secure the costs on appeal to the Superior Court of Fulton County from the municipal court shall lie in the same manner and under the same procedure as generally prescribed for appeals and appeal bonds from the probate court, provided that any person who fails to file his or her appeal within ten days of the date of conviction shall be deemed to have waived any such right. Section 4.15. Rules for court. The judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the court clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings. Section 4.16. Absence of judge. In the event the judge is absent, may recuse himself or herself, or is otherwise unavailable for court, then a substitute judge shall be selected by the court clerk from a list approved by the judge of the court. The list shall only contain individuals authorized by general law to act as a substitute municipal court judge. Section 5 . Said Act is further amended by striking Sections 4.18, 4.19, and 4.20, relating to the solicitor, the duties of the solicitors, and the city attorney serving as solicitor,

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respectively, and inserting in lieu thereof new Sections 4.18, 4.19, and 4.20 to read as follows: Section 4.18. Solicitor and assistant solicitors. (a) The municipal court shall have a solicitor and, if approved by the mayor and council, one or more assistant solicitors for the prosecution of offenses brought before the court. The mayor and city council may also appoint one or more special solicitors from the office of the city attorney to prosecute offenses arising out of the zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, or similar land use regulations. (b) The solicitor and assistant solicitors shall be appointed by the mayor and city council. (c) The term of office for solicitor and assistant solicitors shall be the same as that provided for the judge subject to good behavior and at the discretion of the mayor and city council. (d) The qualifications for the office of solicitor and assistant solicitors shall be as follows: (1) The appointee must be a lawyer and member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia; (2) The appointee must be of good moral character as attested to by at least three citizens of the city; and (3) The appointee must be a respected attorney among his or her colleagues in the legal profession and supply the judge with at least three statements of his or her legal reputation and proficiency as supplied by members in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. (e) The solicitor and assistant solicitors of the court shall receive compensation for services as recommended by the judge and approved by the mayor and city council by ordinance. (f) Before entering on the duties of office, the solicitor and assistant solicitors shall take an oath that they will honestly

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and faithfully discharge the duties of said office to the best of their skill, knowledge, and ability without fear, favor, or partiality to any party. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the court and city council journal as required in this article and in Section 2.17. Section 4.19. Duties. It shall be the duty of the solicitor and assistant solicitors to investigate, prepare, prosecute, or otherwise dispose of all violations of state criminal statutes or ordinances as may be properly brought before the court. In addition, any appeals taken by persons aggrieved with court decisions shall be defended by the solicitor or assistant solicitors. Section 4.20. Absence of solicitor. In the solicitor's absence or disability, an assistant solicitor shall act as solicitor. If there is no assistant solicitor then the solicitor, if able, or the court clerk shall select from a list of attorneys approved by the mayor and city council a substitute solicitor. Section 6 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular, 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act consolidating the several Acts incorporating the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, in the County of Fulton and creating a new charter for said city, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4609), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to the Municipal Court of the City of Alpharetta, and for other purposes. This 14th day of January, 1994. Senator Sallie Newbill, 56th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Sallie Newbill, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Senator from the 56th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: January 20, 1994. /s/ Sallie Newbill Senator, 56th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 27th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. FORSYTH COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 925 (Senate Bill No. 682). AN ACT To increase from $2,000.00 to $5,000.00 over a three-year period the homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by Forsyth County for county purposes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. (2) Forsyth County ad valorem taxes means all ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by Forsyth County, except for Forsyth County School District ad valorem taxes and except for ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness. Section 2 . (a) Each resident of Forsyth County is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from Forsyth County ad valorem taxes levied for county purposes in the amount as specified for the following tax years: Amount of exemption of assessed value of homestead Tax year beginning date for exemption $ 3,000.00 January 1, 1995 4,000.00 January 1, 1996 5,000.00 January 1, 1997, and for all tax years thereafter (b) The value of a homestead in excess of the amount exempted by this section shall remain subject to taxation. Section 3 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. Any person who, as of the date the exemption provided by this Act first becomes applicable, has applied for and is eligible for the $2,000.00 exemption from ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by Forsyth County and provided pursuant to Code Section 48-5-44 of the O.C.G.A. shall be eligible for the exemption granted by this Act without further application. Section 4 . After any such resident has been allowed the exemption provided in this Act, it shall not be necessary that such person make application for any year thereafter and such exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall

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be the duty of any resident of Forsyth County who has claimed the homestead exemption provided for in this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Forsyth County in the event that resident becomes ineligible for any reason to receive such homestead exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted to a resident by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption granted such resident from Forsyth County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, county taxes for county school district purposes, or taxes to pay interest on or retire bonded indebtedness. Section 7 . The tax commissioner of Forsyth County shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require with the initial application an affidavit as to information necessary to determine the eligibility of an applicant for that exemption. Section 8 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 9 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Forsyth County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Forsyth County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election at the time of the statewide primary conducted in 1994 and shall issue the call therefor as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Forsyth County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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() YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which increases from $2,000.00 to $5,000.00 over a three-year period the homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by Forsyth County for county purposes? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 8 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 8 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following the date of such election. The expense of such election shall be borne by Forsyth County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 10 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 9 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 11 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to increase the homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes levied by Forsyth County for county purposes; and for other purposes. This 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Senator Clint M. Day 48th District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Clint M. Day, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 48th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Forum, which is the official organ of Forsyth County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. Clint M. Day, Senator 48th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 10th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. PIERCE COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGE; SOLICITOR; COMPENSATION. No. 926 (Senate Bill No. 713). AN ACT To amend an Act establishing the State Court of Pierce County, approved August 15, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 210), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4188), and an Act approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3729), so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of the state court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act establishing the State Court of Pierce County, approved August 15, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 210), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4188), and an Act approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3729), is amended by striking Section 2A and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2A to read as follows: Section 2A. The judge of the State Court of Pierce County shall receive a salary of $14,400.00 per annum. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4A and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4A to read as follows: Section 4A. The solicitor of the State Court of Pierce County shall receive a salary of $14,400.00 per annum. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Pierce County, approved August 15, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 210), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4188), and an Act approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3729), so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of the state court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 9th day of February, 1994. Honorable Edward E. Boshears, Senator, 6th District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Pierce County Press, which is the official organ of Pierce County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. FORSYTH COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; VACANCIES. No. 927 (Senate Bill No. 721). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Forsyth County, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2065), so as to change the manner of filling vacancies on said board; to provide for certain submissions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . An Act creating a board of commissioners for Forsyth County, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2065), is amended by striking in its entirety Section 9 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 9. In the event a vacancy occurs on the board for any reason whatsoever other than the expiration of a member's term of office, such vacancy shall be filled in the following manner. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent of Forsyth County to call and hold an election as soon after the date such vacancy occurs as general law permits, for the purpose of electing a person to serve the unexpired term; except that if the vacancy occurs within 90 days from the date of the regular election to elect a successor, then no special election shall be held and the person elected at the regular election shall also serve for the unexpired term. A person elected to fill a vacancy on the board shall be a resident of the district from which the original board member was elected. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Forsyth County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Forsyth County, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2225), as amended, particularly by an Act Approved March 2, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2065); and for other purposes. This 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Senator Jane Hemmer, 49th District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jane Hemmer, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Senator from the 49th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Leglislation was published in the Forsyth Forum, which is the official organ of Forsyth County, on the following date: January 26, 1994. Jane Hemmer, Senator 49th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. TALBOT COUNTYSHERIFF; DEPUTIES; COMPENSATION. No. 928 (Senate Bill No. 726). AN ACT To amend an Act placing the sheriff of Talbot County on an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2869), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3423), and an Act approved March 20, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4120), so as to provide for and change the provisions relating to full-time and part-time deputies and their compensation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the sheriff of Talbot County on an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2869), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3423), and an Act approved March 20, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4120), is amended by striking Section 2 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. In addition to the salary provided for the sheriff in Section 1, the governing authority of Talbot County shall pay all costs of feeding prisoners in the county jail; salaries of deputies; expenses of providing, operating, and maintaining automobiles and all other equipment, material, supplies, and items of whatever kind or nature necessary to conduct, administer, and operate the office of sheriff and jailer of Talbot County. The sheriff is authorized to employ a sufficient number of full-time and part-time deputies and jailers as required to operate the office of sheriff and jailer of Talbot County. The sheriff shall select and appoint all deputies and jailers. The governing authority of Talbot County shall fix the compensation of all deputies and jailers. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Talbot County on an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2869), as

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amended, to change provisions relating to the employment of deputies; and for other purposes. This 17th day of February, 1994 Senator Pete Robinson 16th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Pete Robinson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 16th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Talbotton New Era, which is the official organ of Talbot County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Pete Robinson Senator, 16th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. CLAYTON COUNTYSTATE COURT; SOLICITOR; COMPENSATION. No. 930 (Senate Bill No. 185). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as

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amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4647), so as to change the compensation of the solicitor of said court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4647), is amended by striking Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows: Section 6. Salary of solicitor. The salary of the solicitor of said court shall be $49,616.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments by the board of commissioners out of the general funds of Clayton County. The solicitor of said court shall receive no other compensation for serving as solicitor of said court and shall not engage in the private practice of law in any capacity during his or her tenure as solicitor of said court and shall not be eligible to hold any other public office while serving as solicitor of said court. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1993 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4647), so as to change the compensation of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

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This 15th day of January, 1993. Clayton County Delegation to the General Assembly of Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Terrell Starr, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 44th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 2, 1993. /s/ Terrell Starr Senator, 44th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of February, 1993. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Oct. 26, 1993 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. COBB COUNTYCOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS; TAXES; NOTICES. No. 931 (Senate Bill No. 584). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled the Cobb County Community Improvement Districts Act, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4009), as amended, so as to change certain dates with respect to the levying of ad valorem taxes and notifying of collecting governing bodies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled the Cobb County Community Improvement Districts Act, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4009), as amended, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 6 and inserting in its place a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) The board shall levy the above-provided taxes subsequent to the report of the assessed taxable values for the current calendar year and notify in writing the collecting governing bodies so they may include the levy on their regular ad valorem tax bills. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act entitled the Cobb County Community Improvement Districts Act, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3887), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District
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Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Thompson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 33rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Steve Thompson Senator, 33rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 26th day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. GWINNETT COUNTYRECORDER'S COURT; JURISDICTION; JURY TRIALS; JUDGE; QUALIFICATIONS; PENALTIES; LIMITATIONS ON PROSECUTION. No. 932 (Senate Bill No. 585). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125),

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as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to jurisdiction of the court; to provide for no jury trials; to provide for the judge's qualifications; to change the provisions relating to punishment; to change provisions relating to limitations on prosecution; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, is amended by striking Section 3 in its entirety and inserting in its place a new Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. Limitations of prosecution . All prosecutions for violations within the jurisdiction of the recorder's court shall be commenced within two years after commission of the offense and at no time thereafter, except that such period of limitations shall not include any period in which the accused is not usually and publicly a resident within this state or the person committing the crime is unknown or the crime is unknown. Prosecution shall be deemed to commence upon the arrest or service of summons on the accused by any law enforcement officer authorized to make arrests within Gwinnett County, or by the filing in the office of the clerk of recorder's court of a citation or accusation by the solicitor, whichever occurs earliest. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 3A in its entirety and inserting in its place a new Section 3A to read as follows: Section 3A. Trials. There shall be no jury trials in the recorder's court. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6 in its entirety and inserting a new Section 6 to read as follows:

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Section 6. Qualifications of judges. The judges of the recorder's court shall possess the same qualifications as the judges of the State Court of Gwinnett County. Section 4 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 14 in its entirety and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Upon conviction of or acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere to a violation of any provision of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated within the jurisdiction of the recorder's court, the judge of said court shall punish such offender by imposing a fine or imprisonment, or both, as prescribed by said law. Imprisonment may be in the county jail, in a public works camp, in a diversion center, or on such public works as the county authorities may provide, in the discretion of the presiding judge. Section 5 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Section 14 in its entirety and inserting in its place a new subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) The judges of the recorder's court shall have the authority to suspend or modify any sentence under the provisions of the general laws and to place offenders upon probation under the provisions of the general laws. The judges shall have the authority to require attendance at safety educational schools and other training and educational programs. Section 6 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 7 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to

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amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended; and for other purposes. This 13th day of Jan., 1994. /s/ Joe Burton, Senate District 5 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Joe A. Burton, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 5th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tribune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: January 15, 1994. /s/ Joe A. Burton Senator, 5th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. PIERCE COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 933 (Senate Bill No. 597). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Pierce County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount of the assessed value of the homestead which exceeds

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the assessed value of that homestead for the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which that exemption is first granted to a resident for certain residents of that county who have annual incomes not exceeding $30,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means all ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Pierce County, except for taxes to pay interest on and to retire bonded indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. (3) Income means federal adjusted gross income, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, from all sources. (4) Senior citizen means a person who is 62 years of age or over on or before January 1 of the year in which application for the exemption under this Act is made. Section 2 . (a) Each resident of Pierce County who is a senior citizen is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Pierce County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount of the assessed value of that homestead which exceeds the assessed value of that homestead for the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which this exemption is first granted to such resident, if that person's income, together with the income of the spouse of such person who resides within such homestead, does not exceed $30,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year.

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(b) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (a) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an affidavit with the tax commissioner of Pierce County giving the person's age and the amount of gross income which the person and the person's spouse and any other persons residing within such homestead received during the last taxable year, and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Pierce County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper affidavit as provided in subsection (b) of Section 2 of this Act, it shall not be necessary to make application and file such affidavit thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Pierce County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or Pierce County School District taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Pierce County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995.

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Section 7 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Pierce County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Pierce County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the November, 1994, state-wide general election and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Pierce County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from Pierce County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount of the assessed value of the homestead which exceeds the assessed value of that homestead for the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which such exemption is first granted to a resident for certain residents of Pierce County who are 62 years of age or over and who have annual incomes not exceeding $30,000.00? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Sections 1 through 6 shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 1995. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 6 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date.

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The expense of such election shall be borne by Pierce County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 8 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 9 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from Pierce County ad valorem taxes for certain county residents who are 62 years of age or older; and for other purposes. This 2nd day of February, 1994. Senator Edward E. Boshears, 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Pierce County Press, which is the official organ of Pierce County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. PIERCE COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS. No. 934 (Senate Bill No. 599). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the composition and selection of the board of education of Pierce County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4649), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts of the board and provide for definitions and inclusions of parts of education districts; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the composition and selection of the board of education of Pierce County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4649), as amended, is amended by striking Section 1 and inserting in its place a new Section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. (a) The board of education of Pierce County shall be composed of five members to be elected as provided in this Act. For the purposes of electing members of the

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board, Pierce County shall be divided into four education districts as follows: Education District: 1 PIERCE COUNTY VTD: 0001 HACKLEBARNE-CASON (Part) Tract: 9603. Block(s): 121, 122, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 155, 163B, 164A, 165, 167, 168, 169, 170B, 171, 172B, 173B, 233, 234, 235, 247, 248, 249, 250, 252, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310A, 310B, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317A, 317B, 318A, 318B, 318C, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352A, 352B, 353, 354A, 354B, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 401A, 401B, 402A, 402B, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425A, 425B, 425C, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467A, 467B, 468A, 468B, 468C, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474 Education District: 2 PIERCE COUNTY VTD: 0001 HACKLEBARNE-CASON (Part) Tract: 9603. Block(s): 162, 163A, 170A, 172A, 173A, 304, 305, 328, 329 VTD: 0002 BLACKSHEAR (Part) Tract: 9603.

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Block(s): 110A, 110B, 134, 135, 136A, 136B, 137A, 137B, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 166A, 166B, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 301, 302, 303 Tract: 9604. Block(s): 201A, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 258, 259, 260, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319A, 319B, 320, 321A, 321B, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328A, 328B, 329A, 329B, 330A, 330B, 331A, 331B, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338A, 338B, 339A, 339B, 340A, 340B, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 476, 477, 484, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497A, 497B, 497C VTD: 0003 ST JOHNS-BLACKSHEAR 3A (Part) Tract: 9604. Block(s): 483, 485 Education District: 3 PIERCE COUNTY VTD: 0002 BLACKSHEAR (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 195 Tract: 9602. Block(s): 264, 265, 272, 273, 274, 275, 279, 280 Tract: 9603. Block(s): 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 113, 120, 124 Tract: 9604. Block(s): 108, 109, 110, 111, 112 VTD: 0003 ST JOHNS-BLACKSHEAR 3A (Part) Tract: 9604.

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Block(s): 201B, 201C, 226A, 226B, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237A, 237B, 237C, 237D, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248A, 248B, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482 VTD: 0004 OTTER CREEK 3B Education District: 4 PIERCE COUNTY VTD: 0001 HACKLEBARNE-CASON (Part) Tract: 9603. Block(s): 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 251, 253, 254 VTD: 0002 BLACKSHEAR (Part) Tract: 9603. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 123, 125, 126, 127, 133 VTD: 0005 PATTERSON 4A (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141A, 141B, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146A, 146B, 147A, 147B, 148A, 148B, 149, 150A, 150B, 151B, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 177, 178, 179, 181A, 181B, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187A, 187B, 188, 189, 190, 191, 194, 196, 197, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218B, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 256, 258, 259, 260 Tract: 9602. Block(s): 124, 125, 126, 127, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 166, 167, 169, 170, 171, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182,

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183, 184, 185, 212, 213, 214, 220, 221, 223, 224, 225, 226, 228, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271 VTD: 0006 MERSHON 4B VTD: 0007 SUNSET-SWEAT 4C (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Pierce County which is not included in any education district described in this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of Pierce County which is described in this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population

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according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (d) Education Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 as they existed on January 1, 1994, shall continue to be designated as Education Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively, but as newly described under this section, and on and after the date this subsection becomes effective in 1994, such members of the board serving from those former education districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this section. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the board of education of Pierce County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for the composition and selection of the board of education of Pierce County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4649), as amended; and for other purposes. This 2nd day of February, 1994. Senator Edward E. Boshears, 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to

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Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Pierce County Press, which is the official organ of Pierce County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. CLAYTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITYCREATION. No. 935 (Senate Bill No. 616). AN ACT To create the Clayton County Airport Authority; to declare the need for an airport authority; to declare the purposes and objectives of this Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the membership of the authority; to provide for the terms of office of the authority members; to provide for the election of officers, quorum, bylaws, procedures, and meetings; to provide for compensation of members; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal of members; to provide for the appointment and compensation of an executive director, treasurer, and other administrative officers and employees of the authority; to provide that no member, officer, or employee of the authority shall have any financial dealings with the authority; to provide that any member, officer, or employee having financial dealings with the authority shall be subject to removal; to provide for the powers of such authority; to define the types of activity in which the authority is prohibited from engaging and otherwise to restrict the powers of the authority; to provide for

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the execution of contracts, leases, and other legal documents; to provide for the location of such authority; to provide for the issuance and validation of revenue bonds; to provide for the replacement of lost or mutilated bonds; to provide that such bonds may be secured by a trust indenture; to provide for additional powers relative to the issuance of revenue bonds and security for such bonds; to provide for the protection of interest of bondholders; to exempt the bonds and interest therefrom from taxation; to provide that such bonds may be used as lawful deposits of securities for public officers; to provide the form of revenue bonds; to provide the denominations, registration, and place of payment of revenue bonds; to provide for signatures and seal on revenue bonds; to provide for negotiability of revenue bonds; to provide for the sale and price of revenue bonds; to provide for the proceeds of revenue bonds; to provide for the interim receipts and certificates of temporary revenue bonds; to provide for the conditions precedent to issuance and the object of issuance of revenue bonds; to provide for credit not pledged in issuing revenue bonds; to provide to whom proceeds of revenue bonds shall be paid; to provide for a sinking fund for revenue bonds; to provide for the refunding of revenue bonds; to provide for the validation of revenue bonds; to provide that the property of the authority shall be deemed to be public property; to provide for the transfer of airports and related facilities from the county to the authority; to provide that conveyances and transfers shall be accomplished so as to protect interest of bondholders and others affected thereby; to provide that airports acquired by the authority shall be subject to the control of the authority; to provide that the powers of the authority shall be limited to airports; to provide that the funds of the authority shall be used only for airports; to provide for publication of financial data; to provide for fire and emergency medical protection; to provide for fire and emergency medical protection; to provide for maintenance of roads, taxiways and runways; to provide for transfer of federal funds; to provide for immunity from liability; to provide for exemption from taxation; to provide for rights of personnel; to provide for dissolution; to provide for lease of certain lands; to provide for service of process; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . Creation of authority. There is created the Clayton County Airport Authority which is referred to in this Act as the authority. The authority shall be an instrumentality and political subdivision of the State of Georgia and a public corporation. The authority may exercise, subject to approval of the governing authority of Clayton County, the powers set out in this Act with respect to any land located within Clayton County or land contiguous to Clayton County which is, in either case, owned by Clayton County or the authority and used for airport purposes as provided in this Act. Section 2 . Determination of need for the authority. The General Assembly determines and declares that there is a present and projected rapid growth in commercial and private air traffic in the Clayton County area. There is the need for adequate airports safely and efficiently to serve the air transportation needs of this state and Clayton County through its metropolitan areas, the need to eliminate airport hazards, the need to raise large amounts of capital for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of present and future airports, and the need to coordinate the operation of various airports within certain metropolitan areas of the state. The General Assembly further determines and declares that the establishment of an authority is necessary and essential to ensure the welfare, safety, and convenience of citizens of the region and the entire state and to insure the proper economic development of the region and the entire state. Section 3 . Declaration of purposes. The purposes and objectives of this Act and the authority created by this Act shall be to meet the needs and requirements recognized in Section 2 of this Act through the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a unified and coordinated airport system in the Clayton County area; to ensure the orderly and proper use and growth of the public airport; to ensure that the maximum public benefit is obtained from the public airport owned by Clayton County that is presently in existence and future airports; to ensure proper planning and establishment of airports needed in the future; to ensure the maximum participation of this region and state in national and international programs of air transportation; and to promote public transportation and commerce, all to

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the end of providing the most effective and economical use of public airports for the public welfare, safety, and convenience. Section 4 . Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context in which they are used requires otherwise, the term: (1) Airport means any area of land or structure within the authority's jurisdiction as set out in Section 1 of this Act, which is or has been used or which the authority may plan to use for the landing and taking off of commercial, private, and military aircraft, including helicopters; all buildings, equipment, facilities, or other property and improvements of any kind or nature located within the bounds of any such land area or structure which are or have been used or which the authority may plan to use for terminal facilities; all facilities of any type for the accommodation of passengers, maintenance, servicing, and operation of aircraft, business offices and facilities of private businesses and governmental agencies, and the parking of automobiles; and all other activities which are or have been carried on or which may be necessary or convenient in conjunction with the landing and taking off of commercial, private and military aircraft including all land originally acquired by Clayton County for the establishment of a county airport, any land to be deeded to Clayton County for airport use, including without limitation, aviation easements, and other real or personal property. (2) Airport hazard means any structure, terrain, or object of natural growth which obstructs or impedes the airspace required for the flight, landing, or taking off of aircraft to or from an airport, or any other thing that is hazardous to the flight, landing, or taking off of aircraft to or from an airport. (3) County means Clayton County, Georgia. (4) Revenue Bond Law means the provision of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., as now or hereafter amended.

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Section 5 . Members of the authority. The authority shall be composed of seven members appointed by the governing authority of the county as provided in this Act. The authority shall be composed of seven posts. Section 6 . Initial terms. The initial terms of the members of the authority appointed to Posts 1 and 2 shall end on December 31, 1994; the initial terms of those members appointed to Posts 3 and 4 shall end on December 31, 1995; the initial terms of those members appointed to Posts 5 and 6 shall end on December 31, 1996, and the initial term of the member appointed to Post 7 shall end on December 31, 1997. Thereafter all appointed members shall be appointed for terms of four years each and until their successors are appointed. Section 7 . Election of officers, quorum, bylaws, procedures, and meetings. After the appointment of the initial members, the full membership of the authority shall meet as soon as practicable and shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one as vice-chairperson, each of whom shall continue as voting members in such positions for the succeeding year and until their successors are elected. Thereafter, a chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be elected in the same manner each year to serve for the succeeding year and until their successors are elected. The chairperson shall preside at meetings of the authority and the vice-chairperson shall preside in his or her absence, and they shall have such other powers, duties, and responsibilities as are set out elsewhere in this Act and in the bylaws of the authority. The authority shall also designate a secretary to keep the minutes and records of the authority. A majority of the members of the authority shall constitute a quorum. A majority of the quorum may exercise any and all powers of the authority. The authority shall, as soon as practicable, adopt its own bylaws, rules of procedure, and rules of conduct of its business. The authority shall meet at least once a month and at such other times as it may deem necessary. Section 8 . Compensation of members. The members shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed from the funds of the authority for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in pursuing the business of the authority.

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Section 9 . Vacancies in authority. Should an appointed member vacate his or her office either by resignation, death, removal, or for any other reason, the governing authority of the county shall, as soon as practicable, appoint another member as a member of the authority to complete the term of the vacating member. Until such time as a new member is appointed, the total number of members of the authority for the purposes of determining a quorum shall not include the vacating member. Section 10 . Removal of members. Any member may be removed from office for good cause affecting his or her ability to perform his or her duties as a member, for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office, or for violating the conflicts of interest provisions of this Act by vote of a majority of the governing authority of the county, but only after a public hearing at which such member is given the right to present evidence on his or her own behalf and only upon a finding by a majority of the governing authority of the county that good cause for removal affecting the member's ability to perform his or her duties as a member exists, that he or she was guilty of misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office, or that he or she violated the conflicts of interest provisions of this Act. Section 11 . Executive director, treasurer, and other administrative officers and employees. The authority may, subject to approval by the governing authority of the county, appoint and fix the compensation of an executive director under such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate. The executive director shall be the chief executive and operating officer of the authority. He or she shall have had experience as a business executive, preferably in connection with the field of aviation. Under the supervision of the authority and the governing authority of the county, the executive director shall be responsible for the operation, management and promotion of all activities with which the authority is charged under this Act, together with such other duties as may be prescribed by the authority, and he or she shall have such powers as are necessarily incident to the performance of his or her duties and such other powers as may be granted by the authority and the governing authority of the county. Additionally, the authority may, subject to approval by the governing authority of the county, in a like manner appoint and fix the compensation of a treasurer who shall have

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custody of all moneys, funds, notes, bonds, and other securities as the authority may prescribe. The authority may also, subject to approval by the governing authority of the county, authorize and employ such other administrative officers and employees under such terms and conditions as the authority shall consider necessary and appropriate to effectuate its purposes under this Act. Section 12 . Conflicts of interest. No member, officer, or employee of the authority shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract with the authority or be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to the authority of any lands, material, supplies, or services, except on behalf of the authority as a member, officer, or employee. Any violation of the provisions of this section by a member of this authority shall be grounds for removal pursuant to Section 10 of this Act. Any violation of the provisions of this section by the executive director, any officer, or any employee of the authority shall be grounds for removal by the authority. Section 13 . Powers of the authority. The authority shall possess, subject to approval by the governing authority of the county and those conditions and limitations set out elsewhere in this Act, all the powers necessary or convenient for it to accomplish the purposes of this Act, including the following specific powers, which shall not be construed as a limitation upon the general or other specific powers conferred in this Act: (1) To adopt a seal to be used for the authentication of legal documents, obligations, contracts, and other instruments and to alter same at the pleasure of the authority; (2) To acquire by purchase, lease, gift or otherwise and to hold, lease, sell, use, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character or any interest therein; (3) To request the county to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire any private real property or any rights or interests therein including any easements, as necessary or convenient for the accomplishment of the

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purposes of this Act, including the elimination of airport hazards, in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws applicable to the exercise of such power including, without limitation, the authority provided for in Code Section 6-3-22 of the O.C.G.A. The authority shall pay for any property condemned under this power from funds of the authority and in proceedings to condemn pursuant to this section. The court having jurisdiction of the suit, action, or proceedings may enter such orders regarding the payment for such property or interest therein as may be fair and just to the county, the authority, and to the owners of the property being condemned. Any such procedure shall suggest the method of payment to persons who own or have an interest in the property acquired by the authority; (4) To appoint, select, and contract for the services of engineers, architects, building contractors, accountants, and other fiscal agents, attorneys, and such other persons, firms, or corporations as are necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act for such fees or compensation and under such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate; (5) To plan, acquire, establish, develop, construct, enlarge, improve, maintain, equip, and lease all airports which shall come under the control of the authority under the provisions of this Act or which it may acquire or plan to acquire; to regulate, protect, and police such airports and all related activities and facilities; to enter into any contracts, leases, or other agreements, promulgate any orders, set any tolls, fees, or other charges for the use of property or services of the authority and collect and use same as necessary to operate the airports under control of the authority; and to accomplish any purposes of this Act and make any purchases or sales necessary for such purposes; (6) To contract with any persons, firms, or public or private corporations to supply goods, commodities, facilities, and services to the public, employees of the authority, and employees of air carriers and other commercial

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interests located at any airport under the control of the authority under such terms and conditions as it may prescribe including the power to grant exclusive rights, franchises, or concessions; (7) To adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations for the orderly, safe, efficient, and sanitary operation of airports and related facilities under the control of the authority, to provide its own security force and peace officers with powers of arrest or to arrange for such security force or peace officers in connection with any municipality or county, and to prescribe reasonable penalties for the breach of any rule or regulation. All such rules, regulations, or orders shall become effective upon approval of the authority and after publication of a notice containing a substantive statement of the rule or regulation and the penalty for violation thereof in a newspaper of general circulation of the county in which rules and regulations are to be applied. The notice shall state that the breach of the rule or regulation will subject the violator to the penalty and shall state that the full text of all rules and regulations shall be maintained in the principal office of the authority where such text will be open to public inspection and perusal. All rules and regulations shall in fact be so maintained. Said rules and regulations, when promulgated as provided under this Act shall be judicially recognized by and enforceable in the court of any municipality or the county in which airports under the control of the authority are located and having jurisdiction over the place where any violation occurs; (8) To provide fire protection and crash and rescue services or to arrange for such services in connection with any federal, state, municipal, or county agency or any private firm in the business of providing such services; (9) To make application directly or indirectly to any federal, state, county, or municipal government or agency or to any other source, public or private, for loans, grants, guarantees, or other financial assistance in aid of airports

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under the control of the authority and to accept and use such loans, grants, guarantees, or other financial assistance upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the federal, state, county, or municipal government or agency or other source; (10) To enter into agreements with the state, any state agency, county, municipality, or the federal government or any agency thereof to use in the performance of the functions of the authority, and facilities or services of the state or such agency, county, municipality, or the federal government or any agency thereof in order to accomplish the purposes as set forth in this Act; (11) To borrow money to accomplish any purposes and execute evidences of indebtedness therefor and secure such indebtedness in such manner as the authority may provide by resolution authorizing such indebtedness to be incurred; provided, however, that the authority shall not pledge for the payment of such indebtedness revenue pledged for the payment of any other indebtedness then outstanding or incumber property in violation of the terms of any existing contract, agreement, or trust indenture securing existing indebtedness; (12) To issue negotiable bonds, including revenue and refunding bonds, under such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate and to provide for the payment of same and for the rights of the holders therefor; (13) To enter into any financial arrangements whatsoever necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act not prohibited by this Act or by the Constitution of the State of Georgia; (14) To sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of surplus personal property, and to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of land and any improvements thereon acquired by the authority pursuant to law which the authority may determine is no longer required to accomplish the purposes of this Act, including property which is suitable for industrial development. Any such property may be sold,

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leased or otherwise disposed of upon such terms and conditions as may be provided by resolution of the authority. The proceeds of any such sale may be used by the authority to accomplish any of the purposes of this Act; (15) To determine what usage may be made of airports subject to the control of the authority, including the power to determine what classes of aircraft may use particular airports in order to derive the maximum public benefit from all airports; (16) To exercise each and every power that any municipality or any county could exercise, under laws existing at the time this Act becomes law, over airports owned or operated by any municipality or any county which subsequently comes under the control of the authority under the provisions of this Act just as if the authority were the municipality or the county that previously owned or operated such airport and with regard to any future airport or airports not existing at the time this Act becomes law, the authority may exercise each and every power that the municipality or county could have exercised under this Act had the authority acquired the ownership or operation of any such airport or airports just as if the authority were the municipality or county; (17) To enter into contracts, leases or other agreements with federally certificated air carriers, other commercial air carriers, and other commercial users of the authority's airports, for the use of such airports under such terms and conditions as the authority deems appropriate and for such charges, rentals, and fees as the authority deems appropriate under the circumstances; (18) To enter into such agreement with any municipality or county presently operating airports of which the authority may subsequently assume control with respect to the manner of transfer of airport employees from any municipality or any county to the authority as the

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authority deems necessary and appropriate under the circumstances; (19) To establish a plan of civil service for officers and employees of the authority or to provide by resolution that such officers and employees of the authority shall be covered under any state, county, or municipal civil service plan which is available to such employees under the laws of this state or any county or municipality; and (20) To establish a plan for retirement, disability, hospitalization, and death benefits for officers and employees of the authority or to provide by resolution that such officers and employees shall be covered under any state, county, or municipal plan available to them under the laws of this state or any county or municipality. Section 14 . Execution of contracts, leases, obligations, agreements, or other legal instruments. Any and all contracts, leases, obligations, agreements, or other legal instruments of the authority shall be approved by resolution of the authority and shall be executed by those individuals designated in such resolution, and in the absence of such designation, by the chairperson or vice-chairperson. Nothing in this provision shall prohibit general resolutions authorizing the executive director or other officers, agents, or employees to execute such contracts, leases, obligations, agreements, or other legal instruments as the authority may prescribe; provided, however, that all such contracts, leases, obligations, agreements, or other legal instruments shall be approved by the governing authority of the county. Section 15 . Revenue bonds, Revenue Bond Law applicable. The authority shall have the power and is authorized, at one time or from time to time as it deems necessary to accomplish the purpose of this Act, to issue revenue bonds pursuant to the Revenue Bond Law, subject to approval by the governing authority of the county. The authority is determined to be a municipality within the meaning of that law and is authorized to utilize any and all procedures set out in this Act, and to exercise

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any and all powers of a municipality under such law. The members of the authority shall constitute the governing body as that term is used in such law. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, nothing in this section shall be construed so as to limit the power of the authority to issue any bonds authorized pursuant to paragraph (13) of Section 13 of this Act, except as provided in such law. Section 16 . Validation of revenue bonds, location of authority. For purposes of validation of bonds under the Revenue Bond Law, the authority shall be considered to be located in Clayton County. Section 17 . Replacement of lost or mutilated bonds. The authority may provide for the replacement of any bonds issued by the authority which have been mutilated or destroyed. Section 18 . Bonds; trust indenture as security. In the discretion of the authority, subject to approval by the governing authority of the county, any issue of bonds pursuant to this Act may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside the state. Such trust indenture may pledge or assign fees, tolls, revenues, and earnings to be received by the authority, including the proceeds derived from the sale from time to time of any surplus property of the authority, either real or personal. The resolution providing for the issuance of such bonds or the trust indenture may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority in relation to the acquisition of property; the construction of airports, the maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of property; and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys of the authority. Such resolution or trust indenture may also provide that any project shall be constructed and paid for under the supervision and approval of consulting engineers or architects satisfactory to the trustee or to the bondholders, and may also require that the security given by any contracts and by any depository of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues or other moneys shall be satisfactory to such trustee or bondholders, and

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may also contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds may be issued. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this state to act as such depository and to furnish such security as may be required by the authority. Such resolution or trust indenture may set forth rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustees, and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing, such resolution or trust indenture may contain such other provisions as the authority may deem reasonable, proper and appropriate for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in connection with any trust indenture or such resolution made in accordance therewith may be treated as operating expenses of the authority. Section 19 . Revenue bonds; additional powers as to security. In addition to other powers granted in this Act as to the issuance of revenue bonds and security for such bonds, and subject to approval of the governing authority of the county and those conditions and limitations set out elsewhere in this Act, the authority shall have the power to enter into any financial and contractual arrangements with users of airports under the control of the authority, including commercial air carriers which are deemed appropriate by the authority in order to provide security to bondholders, and for such purposes, the authority may also enter into joint agreements, arrangements, or trust indentures with such users and trustee or trustees under any trust indenture authorized under Section 18 of this Act in order that funds may be procured to accomplish the purposes of this Act at the least possible cost to the authority. Section 20 . Revenue bonds; interest of bondholders protected. While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the authority or of officers, employees, or agents of the authority shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will adversely affect the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds, and no other entity, department, agency, or authority shall be created which competes with the authority to such an extent as to adversely affect the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds.

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Section 21 . Revenue bonds; exemption from taxation. All revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and said bonds and the income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation within the state. Section 22 . Revenue bonds as legal investments for trustees and as lawful deposits of securities with public officers. Any bonds issued by the authority under the provisions of this Act shall be deemed securities in which all public officers and bodies of this state, municipalities, and municipal subdivisions; insurance companies, associates, and other persons carrying on an insurance business; banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business; administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries; and all other persons whomsoever who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the state may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them. The bonds are also deemed securities which may be deposited with and shall be received by all public officers and bodies of this state, municipalities, and municipal subdivisions for any purposes for which the deposit of the bonds or other obligations of this state is now or may hereafter be authorized. Section 23 . Revenue bonds; form; denominations; registration; place of payment. The authority shall, subject to approval by the governing authority of the county, determine the form of the bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and interest which may be at a bank or trust company within or without the state. The bonds may be issued in coupon or registered form, or both, as the authority may determine and provision may be made for the registration of any coupon bond as to principal and also as to both the principal and interest. Section 24 . Revenue bonds; signatures; seal. In case any officer whose signature shall appear on any bonds or whose facsimile signature shall appear on any coupon shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such bonds, such signature

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shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if he or she had remained in office until such delivery. All such bonds shall be signed by the chairperson of the authority and attested by the secretary-treasurer of the authority and the official seal of the authority shall be affixed thereto and any coupons attached thereto shall bear the facsimile signatures of the chairperson and secretary-treasurer of the authority. Any bond may be signed, sealed, and attested on behalf of the authority by such persons as at the actual time of the execution of such bonds shall be duly authorized or hold the proper office, although at the date of delivery and payment of such bonds such persons may not have been so authorized or shall not have held such office. Section 25 . Revenue bonds; negotiability. All revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall have and are declared to have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the negotiable instrument law of the state. Section 26 . Revenue bonds; sale; price. The authority may sell, subject to approval by the governing authority of the county, such bonds in such manner and for such price as the authority may determine to be for the best interest of the authority; but no such sale shall be made at a price less than such price as provided in the Revenue Bond Law, unless such article is amended to permit the sale of such bonds at less than par. Section 27 . Revenue bonds; proceeds of bonds. The proceeds of revenue bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of the project or projects, and unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds in the trust indenture, additional bonds may in like manner be issued to provide the amount of any deficit for the cost of the project or projects, which unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture shall be deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund without preferance or priority of the bonds first issued for the same purposes. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue shall exceed the amount required for the purpose for which such bonds are issued, the surplus shall be paid into a striking fund or used for

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additional construction as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture. Section 28 . Revenue bonds; interim receipts and certificates of temporary bonds. Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the authority may, under like restrictions, issue interim receipts, interim certificates, or temporary revenue bonds, with or without coupons, exchangeable for definitive bonds upon the issuance of the latter. Section 29 . Revenue bonds; conditions precendent to issuance; object of issuance. Such revenue bonds may, subject to approval by the governing authority of the county, be issued without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things than those proceedings, conditions, and things which are specified or required by this Act. In the discretion of the authority, revenue bonds of a single issue may be issued for the purpose of any particular project. Any resolution, providing for the issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this Act shall become effective immediately upon passage and need not be published or posted, and any such resolution may be passed at any regular, special, or adjourned meeting of the authority by a majority of the quorum as provided in this Act. Section 30 . Revenue bonds; credit not pledged. Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall be payable from the fund provided for in this Act and, unless otherwise authorized and approved by the governing authority of the county, the issuance of such revenue bonds shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the county or any municipality therein to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for the payment, and all such bonds shall contain recitals on their face covering substantially the foregoing provisions of this section. Section 31 . Revenue bonds; to whom proceeds of bonds shall be paid. The authority shall, in the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or in trust indenture, provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds to any officer or person who, or any agency, bank, or trust company which, shall act as trustee of such funds and shall hold and

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apply the same to the purpose of this Act, subject to such regulations as this Act and such resolutions or trust indenture may provide. Section 32 . Revenue bonds; sinking fund. The revenues, fees, tolls, and earnings derived from any particular project or projects, regardless of whether or not such fees, earnings, and revenues were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued and any moneys derived from the sale of any properties, both real and personal of the authority, unless otherwise pledged and allocated, may be pledged and allocated by the authority to the payment of the principal and interest on revenue bonds of the authority as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust instrument may provide, and such funds so pledged from whatever source received, which said pledge may include funds received from one or more or all sources, shall be set aside at regular intervals as may be provided in the resolution or trust indenture into a sinking fund which said sinking fund shall be pledged to and charged with the payments of: (1) The interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall fall due; (2) The principal of the bonds as such principal shall fall due; (3) The necessary charges of paying an agent or agents for paying interest and principal; and (4) Any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in this Act. The use and disposition of such sinking fund shall be subject to such regulations as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, but, except as may otherwise be provided in such resolution or trust indenture, such sinking fund shall be a fund for the benefit of all revenue bonds without distinction or priority of one over another. Subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture surplus moneys in the sinking fund may be applied to the purchase

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or redemption of bonds and any such bonds so purchased or redeemed shall forthwith be cancelled and shall not again be issued. Section 33 . Revenue bonds; refunding bonds. The authority is authorized, subject to approval by the governing authority of the county, to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon. The issuance of such revenue refunding bonds, the maturities, and all other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the duties of the authority in respect to the same, shall be governed by the provisions of this Act insofar as the same may be applicable. Section 34 . Revenue bonds; validation. Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedures of the Revenue Bond Law. The petition for validation shall also make party as a defendant to such action any municipality, county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality of this state or the federal government or any department or agency of the federal government, if subject to be sued, which has contracted with the authority for the services and facilities of the project for which bonds are to be issued and sought to be validated and such municipality, county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality, shall be required to show cause, if any, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the court and the validity of the terms thereof be determined and the contract or contracts adjudicated as security for the payment of any such bonds of the authority. The bonds when validated, and judgment of validation shall be final and conclusive with respect to such bonds, against the authority issuing the same, and any municipality, county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality of the federal government if a party to the validation proceedings, contracting with the authority. Section 35 . Property of authority deemed to be public property. It is declared that all property of the authority held pursuant to the terms of this Act, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible, and of any kind or nature, and any income

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or revenue therefrom is held for an essential public and governmental purpose and all such property is deemed to be public property. Section 36 . Transfer of airport and related facilities to authority; public necessity. The authority shall by resolution, at such times as shall be deemed appropriate, determine what public airports within its jurisdiction as set out in Section 1 of this Act are necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act, and shall inform the governing authority of Clayton County of such determination and request that the governing authority convey by deed all of the right and interest in real property and any other property making up such airports owned by Clayton County to the authority for a proper consideration within such time as the authority may prescribe, subject to the provisions of Section 38 of this Act. It is declared that the conveyance of such property is necessary and essential in order to accomplish the purposes of this Act so as to secure the public welfare, safety, and convenience. Section 37 . Transfer of contracts to authority. Upon conveyance of any airport to the authority pursuant to Section 36 of this Act, all contracts, commitments, leases, and other obligations of Clayton County with respect to such airport shall be transferred to the authority, and the authority shall stand in the place of Clayton County for the purposes of such contracts, commitments, leases, or other obligations, subject to the provisions of Section 38 of this Act. Section 38 . Conveyances and transfers pursuant to Sections 36 and 37 of this Act to be accomplished so as to protect interests of bondholders and others affected thereby. The conveyance of an airport and related facilities by Clayton County to the authority pursuant to Section 36 of this Act, and the transfer of contracts, commitments, leases, and any other obligations to the authority from Clayton County pursuant to Section 37 of this Act shall be accomplished under such terms and conditions as may be necessary to protect the interest of bondholders of Clayton County affected by such conveyances and transfers and other parties affected thereby. Transfers may be conditioned so as to protect such interests, and the authority

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and Clayton County may enter into any agreements with each other or other parties necessary to protect such interests. Section 39 . Airport subject to control of authority. Any airport acquired by the authority pursuant to this Act or acquired by the authority in any legal manner, and any other property held by the authority, shall be under the control of the authority, and the authority shall have the right to exercise any and all of the powers set out in this Act in regard thereto. Section 40 . Powers of authority limited to airports. All of the powers, general and specific, granted to the authority pursuant to this Act shall be exercised only in regard to airports and are subject to approval of the governing authority of the county. The authority shall not have the power to plan, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any facilities other than airports and related facilities; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the authority from cooperating with other federal, state, county, or municipal governmental agencies or public corporations in order to coordinate other types of facilities with airports under the control of the authority or purchasing, selling, exchanging, or otherwise acquiring any property from or with such agencies or corporations. Section 41 . Funds of authority to be used only for airports. The funds of the authority, from whatever source, shall be used only in support of airports as defined in this Act, but nothing in this section shall prohibit the authority from making, subject to approval by the governing authority of the county, any and all expenditures of any kind or nature necessary to support such airports under the control of the authority. Section 42 . Publication of financial report and budget. The authority shall, at least annually, publish in the legal newspaper of Clayton County a statement of sources and expenditures of funds for the previous year and the proposed budget for the following year. Section 43 . Fire and emergency medical protection. The governing authority of Clayton County may continue to provide

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fire and emergency medical protection for the authority at Clayton County AirportTara Field. Section 44 . Maintenance of roads, taxiways, and runways. The county shall continue to maintain the roads, taxiways, and runways of the authority at no cost to the authority. Such roads, taxiways, and runways shall be maintained accordingly to meet minimum standards as set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration, this state, and the county. Section 45 . Funds due from the federal aviation administration. All funds currently due from the Federal Aviation Administration to the county, unless otherwise committed or encumbered by agreement, shall be assigned to the authority as initial operating and construction capital. Section 46 . Immunity from liability. The authority shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability from torts and negligence as the state, the county, and members, officers, agents, and employees of the authority who in performance of the work of the authority shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability from torts and negligence as the officers, agents, and employees of the state and the county when in performance of their public duties or work of the state or the county. Section 47 . Tax exemption of the authority. It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its authorized purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and county and constitute a public purpose and that the authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the power conferred upon it by this Act. The authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of the facilities erected, maintained, or acquired by it nor upon any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such facilities or other income received by the authority. It is hereby covenated with the holders from time of the bonds, notes, and other obligations issued under this Act that the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments imposed by the state

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or any of its counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, or taxing districts on any property acquired by the authority or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or leased by it to others or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of any such property or any income derived by the authority in the form of fees, recording fees, rentals, charges, purchase price, installments, or otherwise, and that the bonds, notes, and other obligations of the authority, their transfer, and the income therefrom shall at all times be exempt from taxation within the state. Section 48 . Rights of personnel. All rights, credits, and funds in any retirement system of the county which are possessed by any personnel of the authority at the time of employment by the authority shall be continued, subject to approval of the governing authority of the county, and it is the intent of this Act that any such employees and personnel shall not lose rights, credits, or funds to which they were entitled prior to being employed by the authority. Section 49 . Dissolution of authority. In the event of dissolution of the authority, all property, real and personal, tangible and intangible, shall revert to and be the property of the county, subject to all rights and encumbrances thereon; provided that the county, by acceptance thereof, shall fulfill all obligations of the authority. Section 50 . Principal office of authority; service of process. The principal office of the authority shall be in Clayton County. Service of process on the authority may be effectuated upon the executive director or other officers of the authority as in the case of private corporations incorporated or domesticated under the laws of this state. Section 51 . Severability; should any portion of this Act be held invalid. The terms and provisions of this Act are severable. Should any section, subdivision, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances for any reason be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void, the validity of the remainder of this Act or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby to the extent that

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any remaining portion of the Act may reasonably be given effect without the invalid or void portion. Section 52 . Cumulative with nonconflicting existing laws. This Act shall not be construed so as to repeal any laws or parts thereof not directly in conflict with this Act, and the provisions of this Act shall be cumulative with existing laws on the subject or existing laws which authorize the doing of things authorized by this Act unless they are in direct conflict with this Act. Section 53 . General repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. MISCELLANEOUS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create the Clayton County Airport Authority; to provide for its membership, powers, duties, and authority; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes. This 2nd day of February, 1994. The Clayton County Legislative Delegation GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Terrell Starr, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 44th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 4, 1994. /s/ Terrell Starr Senator, 44th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. CHATHAM COUNTY RECREATION AUTHORITY AND GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL AND MARITIME TRADE CENTER AUTHORITYCREATION. No. 936 (Senate Bill No. 641). AN ACT To create the Chatham County Recreation Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate athletic and recreational centers, facilities, and areas, including, but not limited to, playgrounds, parts, hiking, camping, and picnicking areas and facilities, swimming and wading pools, lakes, tennis courts, athletic fields and courts, club houses, gymnasiums, auditoriums, youth centers, senior citizen centers, stadiums, related buildings, golf courses, and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertakings and extensions and improvements of such facilities, to acquire parking facilities and parking areas in connection therewith, to acquire the necessary property therefor, both real and personal, and to lease or sell any or all of such facilities, including real property; to confer powers and to impose duties on the authority, the determination of which shall be in the sole discretion of the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County; to provide for the membership and for the appointment of members of the authority; to authorize the authority to contract with others pertaining to such recreational facilities, to execute leases of such facilities, to convey title to real property of the authority

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in fee simple, and to do all things deemed necessary or convenient for the operation of such undertakings; to authorize the authority and other political subdivisions to enter into contracts pertaining to uses of such facilities and areas, which contracts and leases shall obligate the lessees to make payment for the use of such areas and facilities for the term thereof and to pledge to that purpose revenues derived from taxation; to provide that no debt of Chatham County or other political subdivisions, within the meaning of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, shall be incurred by exercise of the powers granted; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds or obligations of the authority; to authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues and earnings of the authority for the payment of such bonds or obligations and to secure the payment thereof; to define the rights of the holders of such bonds or obligations; to make the property of the authority exempt from taxation and assessment; to authorize the issuance of refunding bonds or obligations; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions; to provide that bonds be validated as authorized by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law; to provide for construction; to provide for conveyance of property upon dissolution; to provide for severability; to create the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate projects or undertakings embracing buildings and facilities to be used for trade shows, for marketing import and export trade and other trade activities and conferences in connection therewith, and for conferences, amusement, or educational purposes, fairs, expositions, exhibitions, or marketing in connection therewith; to declare purposes and provide for the powers of the authority; to provide for the membership and for the appointment of members of the authority and their term of tenure and compensation; to authorize the authority to contract with others pertaining to its undertakings, to execute leases or other contracts, to convey title to real property, and to do all things deemed necessary or convenient for the operation of such undertakings; to authorize the authority to enter into leases or other contracts with the State of Georgia or any of its authorities, departments, or agencies; to authorize the authority and other political subdivisions of the state, including specifically Chatham County and the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, to enter into leases or other contracts pertaining

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to uses of such projects or undertakings; to make the property of the authority exempt from taxation and assessment; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for construction; to provide for conveyance of property upon dissolution; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Part 1 Section 1 . This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Chatham County Recreation Authority Act. Section 2 . (a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Chatham County Recreation Authority, which shall be deemed to be a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and a public corporation. By that name, style, and title, said body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, complain and defend in a courts of law and equity. The authority shall not be a state institution nor a department or agency of the state, but shall be an instrumentality of the state, a mere creation of the state, having a distinct corporate entity and being exempt from the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act. The authority shall have its principal office in Savannah, Georgia, and its legal situs or residence for the purposes of this Act shall be Chatham County. The authority is granted the same exemptions and exclusions from taxes as are now granted to cities and counties for the operation of facilities similar to facilities to be operated by the authority as provided under the provisions of this Act. (b) The authority shall consist of seven members who shall be residents of Chatham County and who shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County. The Board of Commissioners of Chatham County shall initially appoint three members for terms of two years each and four for

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terms of four years each. After expiration of the initial terms, the terms of all members shall be four years. (c) Members of the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County may be appointed to serve as members of the authority. However, the term of office of any such member on the authority shall only run concurrent with the member's service on the board of commissioners. No more than three members of the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County may serve as members of the authority at the same time. (d) The members of the authority shall enter upon their duties immediately upon the next scheduled meeting. (e) Any vacancy on the authority shall be filled in the same manner as was the original appointment of the member whose termination of membership resulted in such vacancy and the person so selected and appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. (f) The authority shall elect one of its members as chairperson and another member as vice chairperson. The clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County shall be the secretary and treasurer. Said clerk shall not be a member of the authority. (g) The county attorney shall be the attorney for the authority and serve as its counsel in all matters. (h) Four members of the authority shall constitute a quorum. No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the authority. (i) The authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government. It shall have perpetual existence. (j) Any member of the authority may be removed from office by the governing authority which appointed such member for failure to perform his or her duties as a member of the authority. Such failure shall include without limitation absence from three consecutive meetings of the authority, unless excused by reasonable grounds as determined by a majority of the

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authority. Any office so vacated shall be filled within 60 days by appointment by the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County. The new appointee shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term to which he or she is appointed. Section 3 . As used in this Act, the term: (1) Authority shall mean the Chatham County Recreation Authority created in Section 2 of this Act. (2) Cost of the project shall embrace the cost of acquisition and construction; the cost of all lands, properties, rights, easements, and franchises acquired and the cost of all conveyances in fee simple of the authority's title thereto and leases thereof; the cost of all machinery and equipment and financing charges and interest prior to and during construction and for one year after completion of construction; cost of engineering, architectural, fiscal, and legal expenses, and of plans and specifications and other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project; administrative expenses and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing authorized by this Act; the acquisition and construction of any project, and the placing of the same in operation. Any obligation or expense incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of the proceeds of revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act for such project. (3) Project shall be deemed to mean and include the acquisition, construction, equipping, maintenance, and operation of athletic and recreation centers, facilities, and areas, including, but not limited to, playgrounds, parks, hiking, camping, and picnicking areas and facilities, swimming and wading pools, lakes, tennis courts, athletic fields and courts, club houses, gymnasiums, auditoriums, youth centers, senior citizen centers, stadiums, related buildings, golf courses, and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertakings and extensions and improvements of such facilities;

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the acquisition of parking facilities or parking areas in connection therewith; the acquisition of the necessary property therefor, both real and personal, and the lease and sale of any part or all of such facilities, including real and personal property, so as to assure the efficient and proper development, maintenance and operation of such recreational facilities and areas deemed by the authority to be necessary, convenient, or desirable. (4) Revenue bonds, bonds, and obligations, means revenue bonds as defined and provided for in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law, and such type of obligations may be issued by the authority as authorized under said Revenue Bond Law and any amendments thereto and, in addition, shall mean obligations of the authority the issuance of which are specifically provided for in this Act. (b) Any project shall be deemed self-liquidating if, in the judgment of the authority, the revenues and earnings to be derived by the authority therefrom, including the anticipated revenues and earnings from the lease of any project, and all properties used, leased, and sold in connection therewith will be sufficient to pay the cost of acquiring, operating, maintaining and repairing improving, and extending the project and to pay the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds which may be issued to finance, in whole or in part, the cost of such project or projects. Section 4 . (a) The authority shall have powers: (1) To have a seal and alter the same at pleasure; (2) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes; (3) To acquire in its own name by purchase, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, real property or rights or easements therein or franchises necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes, to use the same so long as its corporate existence

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shall continue, to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of the same, or to dispose of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the authority. If the authority shall deem it expedient to construct any property on any lands the title to which shall then be in the State of Georgia, the Governor is authorized to convey for and in behalf of the state title to such lands to the authority upon payment to the State of Georgia for the credit of the general fund of the state of the reasonable value of such lands or upon the receipt of such lawful consideration as may be determined by the parties to such conveyance. If the authority shall deem it expedient to acquire and construct any project on any lands, the title to which shall then be in the name of the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County or any municipality incorporated in said county, the governing authority or body of said county or any of said municipalities is authorized to convey title to such lands to the authority upon the receipt of such lawful consideration as may be determined by the parties to such conveyances or upon payment for the credit of the general funds of said county or municipalities of the reasonable value of such lands, such value to be determined by mutual consent of said county or municipality and the authority or by an appraiser to be agreed upon by the governing authority or body of said county or municipality and the chairperson of the authority; (4) To appoint, select, and employ officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, fiscal agents, and attorneys and fix their respective compensation; (5) To make contracts and leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for the acquisition and construction of projects and leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use of projects which it causes to be erected or acquired, including contracts for acquiring, constructing, renting, and leasing of its projects for use of Chatham County or any municipality in Chatham County, and to dispose by conveyance of its title in fee simple of real and personal

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property of every kind and character, and any and all persons, firms, and corporations and the state and any and all political subdivisions, departments, institutions, or agencies of the state are authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with the authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they deem advisable; and, without limiting the generality of the above, authority is specifically granted to municipal corporations and counties and to the authority to enter into contracts and lease and sublease agreements with the State of Georgia or any agencies or departments thereof relative to parks and recreational centers, areas, and facilities and relative to any property which such department or other agency or department of the State of Georgia has now or may hereafter obtain by lease from the United States government or any agency or department thereof and the authority is specifically authorized to convey title in fee simple to any and all of its lands and any improvements thereon to any persons, firms, corporations, municipalities, the State of Georgia or the United States government, or any agency or department thereof, subject to the rights and interest of the holders of any of the bonds or obligations authorized to be issued pursuant to this Act, and by the resolution or trust indenture of the authority authorizing the issuance of any of its bonds or obligations as provided in this Act; (6) To construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and manage projects as defined in this Act, the cost of any such project to be paid in whole or in part from the proceeds of revenue bonds or other funds of the authority or from such proceeds or other funds and any grant from the United States of America and any agency or instrumentality thereof; (7) To accept loans and grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality may impose;

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(8) To accept loans and grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the State of Georgia or any agency or instrumentality or political subdivision thereof, upon such terms and conditions as the State of Georgia or such agency or instrumentality or political subdivision may impose; (9) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to execute evidences of such indebtedness and to secure the same and to issue negotiable revenue bonds payable solely from funds pledged for that purpose, and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the holders thereof; (10) To exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state; (11) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes from any bank, banks, or other lending institutions and to execute evidences of such indebtedness and to secure the same by assigning all rights to and pledging all funds to be received by the authority from a lease or leases entered into by the authority as the lessor and Chatham County or a municipality within it as the lessee; (12) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this Act; and (13) To make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County on land acquisition, facilities development, and other matters relating to the provisions of recreation and recreational opportunities to the citizens of Chatham County and the municipalities within it. (b) The authority and the trustee acting under a trust indenture are specifically authorized from time to time to sell, lease, grant, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any surplus property, both real and personal, or interest therein not required in

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the normal operation of and usable in the furtherance of the purpose for which the authority was created. Section 5 . The authority, or any authority or body which has or which may in the future succeed to the powers, duties, and liabilities vested in the authority created by this Act, shall have power and is authorized at one time or from time to time to provide by resolution for the issuance of negotiable revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost as defined in this Act of any one or more projects. The principal of and interest on such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund provided for in this Act for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated and shall bear interest at such rate or rates as determined by the authority, payable on such dates as determined by the authority. Principal on such bonds shall mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their date or dates, shall be payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the authority, and may be made redeemable before maturity at the option of the authority at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds. Such revenue bonds or obligations shall be issued pursuant to and in conformity with Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law, and all procedures pertaining to such issuance and the conditions thereof shall be the same as those contained in said Revenue Bond Law and any amendments thereto. Section 6 . All revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and said bonds and the income thereof shall be exempt from all taxation within the state. Section 7 . The authority may sell such bonds in such manner and for such prices as it may determine to be for the best interest of the authority and the proceeds derived from the sale of such bonds shall be used solely for the purpose provided in the proceedings authorizing the issuance of such bonds. Section 8 . Such revenue bonds may be issued without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions

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or things than those proceedings, conditions, and things which are specified or required by this Act and Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law. Any resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this Act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and need not be published or posted, and any such resolution may be passed at any regular or special or adjourned meeting of the authority by a majority of its members, subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., governing open and public meetings. Before the vote to issue any revenue bonds, the authority must advertise not less than 30 days immediately preceding the day of the election in the Savannah Morning News and Savannah Evening Press at least once per week for three consecutive weeks the intent to vote on these bonds. The advertisements shall be a minimum of one-eighth of a page in size and shall list all details of the proposed revenue bond issue, including the date, time, and place when the authority will vote on the issue. Section 9 . Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of the State of Georgia or of Chatham County, or a pledge of the faith and credit thereof; but such bonds shall be payable solely from the rentals, revenues, earnings, and funds of the authority as provided in the resolution or trust agreement or indenture authorizing the issuance and securing the payment of such bonds. The issuance of such revenue bonds shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the state or any political subdivision thereof, including specifically said county, to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment, and all such bonds shall contain recitals on their face covering substantially the foregoing provisions of this section. However, Chatham County and any other political subdivision contracting with the authority may obligate itself to pay the amounts required under any contract entered into with the authority from funds received from taxes to be levied and collected for that purpose to the extent necessary to pay the obligations contractually incurred under this section, and from any other source; and, the obligation to make such payments shall constitute a general obligation and a pledge of the full faith and credit of the obligor but shall not constitute a debt of the obligor within the meaning of Article IX,

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Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. When such obligation is made to make such payments from taxes to be levied for that purpose, then the obligation shall be mandatory to levy and collect such taxes from year to year in an amount sufficient to fulfill and fully comply with the terms of such obligation. Without limiting the obligations of any political subdivision contracting with the authority in accordance with this Act, it shall be required that prior to entering into any such contract, the authority or the political subdivision with whom such contract will be executed shall prepare or cause to be prepared a feasibility study including a projection of revenues for the project which is the subject of such contract. The political subdivision entering into a contract with the authority shall, prior to entering into the contract, properly advertise their intention and call at least one public hearing on the subject not less than three weeks prior to the date on which the political subdivision plans to vote to approve the signing of the contract. Section 10 . The revenues, rents, and earnings derived from any particular project or projects and any and all revenue, rents, and earnings received by the authority, regardless of whether such revenues, rents, and earnings were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued, unless otherwise pledged, may be pledged by the authority to the payment of the principal of and interest on revenue bonds of the authority as may be provided in any resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or in any trust instrument pertaining to such bonds. Such funds so pledged from whatever source received, which may include funds received from one or more or all sources, may be set aside at regular intervals into sinking funds for which provision may be made in any such resolution or trust instrument and which may be pledged to and charged with the payment of: (1) the interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall become due, (2) the principal of the bonds as the same shall mature, (3) the necessary charges of any trustee or paying agent for paying such principal and interest, and (4) any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase. The use and disposition of any sinking fund may be subject to such regulation as may be provided for in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust instrument securing the payment of the same.

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Section 11 . The exercise of the powers conferred upon the authority in this Act shall constitute an essential governmental function for a public purpose and the authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation and maintenance of property acquired by it or of buildings erected or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such property or buildings or other income received by the authority. The tax exemption provided in this Act shall not include an exemption from sales and use tax on property purchased by or for the use the authority. Section 12 . The property of the authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process. Section 13 . Any action to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions of the Act or any suit or action against such authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of the Eastern Judicial Circuit, Chatham County, Savannah, Georgia, and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall likewise be brought in said court which shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions. Section 14 . Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law. The petition for validation shall also make party defendant to such action the State of Georgia or any municipality, county, authority, political subdivision, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia or the United States government or any department or agency of the United States government, if subject to being sued and if consenting to same, which has contracted with the authority for the services and facilities of the project for which bonds are to be issued and sought to be validated and the state or such municipality, county, authority, political subdivision, or instrumentality shall be required to show cause, if any, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the court and the validity of the terms thereof be determined and the contract or contracts adjudicated as part of the basis of the security for the payment of any such bonds of the authority. The bonds when validated and

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the judgment of validation shall be final and conclusive with respect to such bonds and the security for the payment thereof and interest thereon and against the authority issuing the same, the state and any municipality, county, authority, political subdivision, or instrumentality, if a party to the validation proceedings, contracting with the authority. Section 15 . While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of said authority or of its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds, and no other entity, department, agency, or authority will be created which will compete with the authority to such an extent as to affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds, nor will the state itself so compete with the authority. The provisions of this Act shall be for the benefit of the authority and the holders of any such bonds and upon the issuance of bonds under the provisions of this Act shall constitute a contract with the holders of such bonds. Section 16 . All funds received pursuant to the authority of this Act, whether as proceeds from sale of revenue bonds or as revenue, rents, fees, charges, or other earnings or as grants, gifts, or other contributions shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied by the authority solely as provided in this Act, and the bondholders entitled to receive the benefits of such funds shall have a lien on all such funds until the same are applied as provided for in any such resolution or trust instrument of the authority. Section 17 . This Act and any other law enacted with reference to the Chatham County Recreation Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of its purposes. Section 18 . Should any sentence, clause, phrase, or part of the Act be declared for any reason to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect such remainder of this Act or any part hereof other than the part so held to be invalid, but the remaining provisions of this Act shall remain in full force and effect, and it is the express intention of this Act to enact each

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provision of this Act independently of any other provision hereof. Section 19 . The scope of the authority's operation shall be limited to the territory embraced within Chatham County. Section 20 . Should the authority for any reason be dissolved after full payment of all bonded indebtedness incurred under the provisions of this Act, both as to principal and interest, title to all property of any kind and nature, real and personal, held by the authority at the time of such dissolution shall be conveyed to Chatham County; or title to any such property may be conveyed prior to such dissolution in accordance with provisions which may be made therefor in any resolution or trust instrument relating to such property, subject to any liens, leases, or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at the time of such conveyance. Part 2 Section 1 . Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority Act. Section 2 . Declaration of purpose. It is declared that there exits in the City of Savannah and Chatham County, the coastal area of the state, and the state, a need for a public authority to operate the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center project for the purpose of developing and promoting for the public good, the growth of the state's import and export markets through its ports and other transportation modes and to facilitate economic growth, public welfare, education, and recreation for the people of the state, and without limiting the powers granted to the authority by this Act, the creation of the authority shall be and is declared to be for public and governmental purposes, that is, for the promotion of the public general welfare in matters of economic growth, import and export, public welfare, education, and recreation, and in an effort to better the general condition of the people of the City of Savannah, Chatham County, the coastal area of Georgia, and the state.

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Section 3 . Creation of the authority; members. (a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, which shall be deemed to be a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and a public corporation by that name, style, and title and said body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. The authority shall not be a state institution nor a department or agency of the state, but shall be an instrumentality of the state, a mere creation of the state, having a distinct corporate entity. The authority shall have its principal office in Chatham County, and its legal situs or residence for the purposes of this Act shall be Chatham County. The authority is granted the same exemptions and exclusions from taxes as are now granted to cities and counties for the operation of facilities similar to facilities to be operated by the authority as provided under the provisions of this Act. (b) The authority shall consist of 14 members, five of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County, five of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, and four of whom shall be appointed by the majority vote of the members of the Chatham County delegation of the Georgia General Assembly. Of the five members appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County, one shall be the chairperson, one shall be a commissioner who does not reside in the City of Savannah, and at least one shall reside in a municipality other than the City of Savannah, each of whom shall serve ex officio and shall have a vote. Of the five members appointed by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, one shall be the mayor and one shall be an alderman, each of whom shall serve ex officio and shall have a vote. Of the four members appointed by the Chatham County delegation of the Georgia General Assembly, one shall be the President of the Savannah Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau, who shall serve ex officio and shall have a vote. The terms of office of all members except ex officio members shall be four years, except that, of the three appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County, one shall be for one year, one shall be for two years, and one shall be for three years; and of the three appointed by the mayor and aldermen, one shall be for one years, one shall be for two years, and one

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shall be for three years. After expiration of the initial terms, the terms of all members except the ex officio members shall be for four years and except that the appointment of any person selected to fill an unexpired term shall be only for the remainder of such term. (c) Vacancies on the authority by reason of expiration of term or otherwise shall be filled by the body that appointed the member vacating the position. (d) The members of the authority shall organize and enter upon the performance of their duties immediately after the effective date of this Act. The authority shall have perpetual existence. (e) The authority shall elect one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, and shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer or a secretary-treasurer, either of whom may, but need not, be a member of the authority. (f) Seven members of the authority shall constitute a quorum, and no vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the authority at every meeting, and in every instance a majority vote shall authorize any legal act of the authority, including all things necessary to authorize and issue revenue bonds. (g) A member other than an ex officio member may be removed from office by the governing body which appointed such member for failure to perform his or her duties as a member of the authority. Such failure shall include without limitation the failure to attend a majority of the regularly scheduled meetings of the authority in any calendar year. Any office so vacated shall be filled by the governing body which appointed such former member. The new appointee shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term to which he or she is appointed. (h) The members shall not be entitled to compensation for their services, but shall be entitled to and shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses properly incurred in the performance

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of their duties. Each member of the authority shall hold office until his or her successor shall have been appointed and qualified. The authority may make bylaws, rules, and regulations for its governance. The members of the authority shall be accountable in all respects as trustees. The authority shall keep suitable books and records of all its obligations, contracts, transactions, and undertakings and of all income and receipts of every nature and all expenditures of every kind and shall provide for an annual independent audit of income and expenditures. (i) The authority shall prepare and submit to the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, and the Chatham County delegation of the Georgia General Assembly an annual report at the end of each fiscal year or calendar year of the authority outlining the work of the authority and furnishing to each such body a copy of its most recent annual independent audit of income and expenditure. Section 4 . Definitions. As used in this Act, the term: (1) Authority means the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority created in Section 3 of this Act. (2) Project or undertaking shall be deemed to mean and include buildings and facilities to be used for trade shows, conferences, amusements, or educational purposes and for fairs, expositions, exhibitions, or marketing in connection therewith, together with all other undertakings which may be acquired, constructed, equipped, maintained, or operated by public authorities. Section 5 . Powers. The authority is authorized: (1) To have a seal and alter the seal at pleasure; (2) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes;

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(3) To acquire in its own name by purchase, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, real property or rights of easements therein or franchises necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes, to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall continue, to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of the same or to dispose of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the authority; and, if the authority shall deem it expedient to construct any property on any lands, the title to which shall then be in the State of Georgia, the Governor is authorized to convey for and in behalf of the state title to such lands to the authority upon payment to the State of Georgia for the credit of the general fund of the state of the reasonable value of such lands or upon the receipt of such lawful consideration as may be determined by the parties to such conveyance. If the authority shall deem it expedient to acquire and construct any project on any lands, the title to which shall then be in the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County, the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, or any other municipality incorporated in said county, the governing authority or body of said county or any of the said municipalities is authorized to convey title to such lands to the authority upon the receipt of such lawful consideration as may be determined by the parties to such conveyance or upon payment for the credit of the general funds of said county or municipality of the reasonable value of such lands, such value to be determined by the mutual consent of said county or municipality and the authority or by an appraiser to be agreed upon by the governing authority or body of said county or municipality and the chairperson of the authority; (4) To select, appoint, and employ professional, administrative, clerical, or other personnel and to contract for professional or other services and to allow suitable compensation for such personnel and services; (5) To make contracts and leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for the acquisition and constructions of projects

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and leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use and management of projects which it causes to be erected or acquired, including contracts for acquiring, constructing, renting, managing, and leasing of its projects for use of the State of Georgia or any of its departments, agencies, or authorities, the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County, or the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, and to dispose by conveyance of its title in fee simple of real and personal property of every kind and character, and any and all persons, firms, and corporations and the state and any and all political subdivisions, departments, institutions, or agencies of the state are authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with the authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they deem advisable; and, without limiting the generally of the above, authority is specifically granted to municipal corporations and counties and to the authority to enter into contracts and lease and sublease agreements with the State of Georgia or any agencies or departments thereof and relative to any property which such department or other agency or department of the State of Georgia has now or may hereafter obtain by lease from the United States government or any agency or department thereof, and the authority is specifically authorized to convey title in fee simple to any and all of its lands and any improvements thereon to any persons, firms, corporations, political subdivisions, the State of Georgia, or the United States government, or any agency or department thereof; (6) To acquire, construct, erect, own, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and manage projects as defined in this Act, the cost of any such project to be paid in whole or in part from the funds of the authority or funds from Chatham County or the City of Savannah and any grant from the State of Georgia, its departments, agencies, or authorities, or the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof; (7) To accept grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof, upon such terms and conditions

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as the United States or such agency or instrumentality may impose; (8) To accept grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the State of Georgia or any department, agency, authority, or instrumentality or political subdivision thereof, upon such terms and conditions as the State of Georgia or such department, agency, authority, or instrumentality or political subdivision thereof may impose; (9) To receive, accept, and utilize gifts, grants, donations, or contributions of money, property, facilities, or services, with or without consideration, from any person, firm, corporation, foundation, or other entity; (10) To exercise any power which is usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions and which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state; (11) From time to time to sell, lease, grant, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any surplus property, both real and personal, or interest therein not required in the normal operation of and usable in the furtherance of the purpose for which the authority was created; (12) To advise the State of Georgia, its departments, agencies, or authorities, Chatham County, and the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah on land acquisition, facilities development, and other matters relating to the provision of convention and trade opportunities for the coastal region of the state; (13) To procure insurance against any loss in connection with property and other assets of the authority; (14) To exercise the power provided by Code Section 45-9-1 of the O.C.G.A. to procure policies of liability insurance or contracts of indemnity or to formulate sound programs of self-insurance to insure or indemnify members of the authority and its officers and employees against

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personal liability for damages arising out of the performance of their duties or in any way connected therewith to the extent that such members, officers, or employees are not immune from such liability; (15) To make contracts and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient in connection therewith; (16) To adopt, alter, or repeal its own bylaws, rules, and regulations governing the manner in which its business may be transacted and in which the power granted to it may be enjoyed, as the authority may deem necessary or expedient in facilitating its business; (17) To the extent that a contract between the authority and a public or private agency provides therefor, to act as an agent for such public or private agency in any matter coming within the purposes or powers of the authority; and (18) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this Act. Section 6 . Exemption from taxation. The exercise of the powers conferred upon the authority in this Act shall constitute an essential governmental function for a public purpose and the authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation and maintenance of property acquired by it or of buildings erected or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such property or buildings or other income received by the authority. The tax exemption provided in this Act shall not include an exemption from sales and use tax on property purchased by or for the use of the authority. Section 7 . Property not subject to levy and sale. The property of the authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process. Section 8 . Venue and jurisdiction. Any action to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions of this Act or any suit

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or action against such authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of the Eastern Judicial Circuit, Chatham County, Georgia. Section 9 . Trust funds. All funds received pursuant to the authority of this Act, whether as revenue, rents, fees, charges, or other earnings or as grants, gifts, or other contributions, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied by the authority solely as provided in this Act. Section 10 . Construction. This Act and any other law enacted with reference to the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of its purposes. Section 11 . Conveyance of property upon dissolution. Should the authority for any reason dissolved, title to all property of any kind and nature, real and personal, held by the authority at the time of such dissolution shall be conveyed to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and to Chatham County; or title to any such property may be conveyed prior to such dissolution in accordance with provisions which may be made therefor in any resolution or trust instrument relating to such property, subject to any liens, leases, or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at the time of such conveyance. Section 12 . Effect of partial invalidity of Act. Should any sentence, clause, phrase, or part of this Act be declared for any reason to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect such remainder of this Act or any part hereof, other than the part so held to be invalid, but the remaining provisions of this Act shall remain in full force and effect, and it is the express intention of this Act to enact each provisions of this Act independently of any other provision of this Act. Part 3 Section 1 . Effective date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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Section 2 . Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. State of Georgia County of Chatham NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the creation and operation of the Chatham County Recreation Facilities Authority; and for other purposes. This 10th day of February, 1994. Joseph E. Mahany, Chairman Chatham County Commission GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, J. Tom Coleman, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 1st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Savannah Morning News/Evening Press, which is the official organ of Chatham County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ J. Tom Coleman, Jr. Senator, 1st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994.

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POLK COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS. No. 937 (House Bill No. 1409). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled An Act to provide a new Board of Education for Polk County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4985), so as to change the education districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled An Act to provide a new Board of Education for Polk County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4985), is amended by striking in its entirety Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 1. The Board of Education of Polk County shall be composed of nine members who shall be elected as provided in this Act. For the purpose of electing members of the board, Polk County shall be divided into nine education districts described as follows: EDUCATION DISTRICT 1: All that tract or parcel of land lying in and being in Polk County, Georgia, and partially within the corporation limits of the City of Cedartown, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the south right of way line of East Avenue with the east corporate limits of the City of Cedartown; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of East Avenue to a point located at the intersection of said right of way line with the west line of Skeeter Creek; running thence in a northerly direction along the west line of said creek following the meanderings thereof to the intersection of said west line with the southeasterly line of an unnamed, unpaved street;

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running thence southwesterly direction along the southeasterly right of way line of said unnamed, unpaved street to a point to where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of Asberry Street; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly line of Asberry Street to the intersection of said right of way line with the east right of way line of Elizabeth Street; running thence south along the east right of way line of Elizabeth Street to the intersection of said right of way line if extended with the south right of way line of East Avenue; running thence west along the south right of way line of East Avenue to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly line of the easterly most track of Southern Railroad; running thence in a northerly direction along said track to a point where said track merges with the main line; running thence is a northeasterly direction along the westerly and northwesterly right of way line of Southern Railroad to a point where said right of way line intersects the south right of way line of East Fairamount Avenue; running thence west along the south right of way line of East Fairmount Avenue across Green Wood Drive where said right of way line becomes Fairmount Avenue to a point where said Fairmount Avenue intersects the east right of way line of Main Street; running thence in a southwesterly direction along the east right of way line of Main Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the east right of way line of Philpot Street; running thence south along the east right of way line of Philpot Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the north right of way line of East Avenue; running thence east along the north right of way line of East Avenue to a point where said right of way line intersects the east right of way line, if extended, of Highland Avenue; running thence south along the east right of way line of Highland Avenue to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the south right of way line of Herbert Street; running thence west along the south right of way line of Herbert Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the east right of way line of Philpot Street; running thence south along the east right of way line of Philpot Street to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the south right of way line of Ware Street; running thence west along the south right of way line of Ware Street to a point where

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said right of way line intersects the east right of way line of Main Street; running thence south along the east right of way line of Main Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the south right of way line, if extended, of School Lane; running thence west along the south right of way line of School Lane to a point where said line, if extended, intersects the west right of way line of College Street; running thence north along the west right of way line of College Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the south right of way line of Gibson Street; running thence west along the south right of way line of Gibson Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the east right of way line of South Cave Spring Street; running thence south along the east right of way line of South Cave Spring Street to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the south right line of Canal Street; running thence west along the south right of way line of Canal Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the northeasterly side of Tanyard Branch; running thence in a southeasterly and a easterly direction along the north line of Tanyard Branch to a point where said line intersects the east right of way line of Russell Street; running thence south along the east right of way line of Russell Street to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the south right of way line of Clyde Drive; running thence in a westerly, southwesterly direction along the south, and southeast right of way line of Clyde Drive to a point where said right of way line intersects the east right of way line of Brooks Street; running thence in a southerly direction along the east right of way line of Brooks Street to a point where right of way line intersects the south right of way line of Ellawood Avenue; running thence west along the south right of way line of Ellawood Avenue to a point where said right of way line intersects the east right of way line of Edna Street; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Edna Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the southeast right of way line of Irwin Street; running thence in a southerly and southwesterly direction along the southeasterly right of way line of Irwin Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the south corporate limits of the City of Cedartown; running thence in an easterly direction along

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the south corporate limits of the City of Cedartown to a point where said corporate limits line intersects the east right of way line of Main Street; running thence in a southerly direction along east right of way line of Main Street and along the westerly corporate limits of the City of Cedartown to a point where the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown turns in a generally southeasterly direction leaving the right of way line of Main Street; running thence in a southeasterly direction along the southerly corporate limits of the City of Cedartown to a point located at the intersection of said corporate limits line with the westerly line of Cason Road; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly line of Cason Road to a point where said westerly line intersects the north line of Tuck Street, if extended; running thence in a easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Tuck Street and turning in a southeasterly direction along the easterly right of way of Tuck Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the north right of way line of Lovvorn Road; running thence in a easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Lovvorn Road to a point where said road becomes Lee's Chapel Road; continuing thence in a easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Lee's Chapel Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of East Point Road; running thence in a generally northerly, northwesterly and northerly direction along the westerly, southerly and westerly right of way line of East Point Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the north right of way line Colin Road; running thence in a easterly direction along the north right of way line of Colin Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of JLG Road; running thence in a generally northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of JLG Road and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the north right of way line of Hunt Road; running thence in a generally easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Hunt Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northwesterly right of way line of Hutto Road; running thence in a generally northeasterly direction along the northwesterly right of way line of Hutto Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the south right of way line of Seaboard

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Airline Railroad; running thence in a generally westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Seaboard Airline Railroad to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown; running thence in a generally northerly direction along the easterly corporate limits of the City of Cedartown to a point where said corporate limits intersects the south right of way line of East Avenue and the point of beginning. EDUCATION DISTRICT 2: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Polk County, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the westerly right of way line of Dug Down Road with the south line of Polk County, Georgia (said line being the line dividing Polk County, Georgia from Haralson County, Georgia); running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Dug Down Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of Cobb Mountain Road; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Cobb Mountain Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the north line, if extended, of Lee Road; running thence in an easterly and northerly direction along the northerly and westerly right of way line of Lee Road to a point where the westerly line of Lee Road becomes the westerly right of way line of Fite Road; continuing thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Fite Road to a point where said right of way line turns in an easterly direction (said point being located at the intersection of the westerly right of way line of Fite Road with the westerly line of an unnamed dirt field road; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of said unnamed dirt field road to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of Antioch Road; continuing thence across Antioch Road to a point where the northerly right of way of Antioch

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Road is intersected by the westerly right of way line of Mullen Road; continuing thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Mullen Road to a point where said right of way intersects the southerely right of way line of Lee's Chapel Road; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Lee's Chapel Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the west line of Camp Road; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Camp Road to a point where said right of way line becomes Campbell Road; continuing thence in a northerly and westerly direction along the westerly and southerly right of way line of Campbell Road to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the westerly line of Lee's Chapel Road; running thence in a northerly and northwesterly direction along the westerly and southerly right of way line of Lee's Chapel Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of Lovvorn Road; continuing thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Lovvorn Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the west right of way line, if extended, of Tuck Street; running thence in a northerly direction and a westerly direction along the westerly and southerly right of way line of Tuck Street a point where the southerly right of way line of Tuck Street intersects with the easterly right of way line of Cason Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Cason Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the south line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown; running thence in a westerly direction along the south corporate limit line of the City of Cedartown to a point where said corporate limit line intersects the east line of Main Street; running thence in a northerly direction following the east corporate limits of the City of Cedartown to a point where said corporate limits turns in an easterly and westerly direction; running thence in a westerly, northwesterly, westerly, and southwesterly direction to a point where said corporate limits turns in a northwesterly direction; running thence in a northwesterly direction along the south corporate limits of the City of Cedartown to a point where said corporate limits runs in a northeasterly direction; running thence in a northeasterly direction along the easterly corporate limits of the City of Cedartown to a point where

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said corporate limit line intersects the south right of way line of Canal Street; running thence in a westerly direction along the south right of way line of Canal Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 278; running thence in a southwesterly direction along the easterly and southeasterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 278 to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Akes Station Road; running thence in a southerly and southwesterly direction along the easterly and southerly right of way line of Akes Station Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the east right of way line of Garman Road; running thence in a generally southerly direction along the east right of way line of Garman Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the north right of way line of Culp Lake Road; running thence in a southeasterly direction along the northeasterly line of Culp Lake Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the east right of way line of Fire Mountain Road, a/k/a Fire Tower Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the east right of way line of Fire Mountain Road, a/k/a Fire Tower Road to a point where said east right of way line intersects the northerly right of way line of Treat Mountain Road; running thence in a generally southeasterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Treat Mountain Road and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the south line of Polk County, Georgia (said line being the dividing line between Polk County, Georgia and Haralson County, Georgia); running thence in a easterly direction, northerly direction, easterly direction along the south line, west line and south line of Polk County, Georgia to a point where the south line of Polk County Georgia intersects with the west right of way line of Dugdown Mountain Road and the point of beginning for District 2. EDUCATION DISTRICT 3: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Polk County, Georgia and partially within the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown and being more particularly described as follows;

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BEGINNING at a point located at the intersection of the southwesterly right of way line of Treat Mountain Road with the South line of Polk County, Georgia (said line also being the dividing between Polk County, Georgia and Haralson County, Georgia); running thence in a northwesterly direction along the southwesterly right of way line of Treat Mountain Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the west right of way line, if extended, of Fire Mountain Road, a/k/a Fire Tower Road; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Fire Mountain Road, a/k/a Fire Tower Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of Culp Lake Road; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Culp Lake Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the west right of way line, if extended, of Garmon Road; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Garmon Road to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the north right of way line of Akes Station Road; running thence in a northeasterly direction along the northwesterly right of way line of Akes Station Road to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the northerly right of way line of U.S. Highway 278; running thence in a northeasterly direction along the northwesterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 278 to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly right of way line of Canal Street; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Canal Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown to a point where said line turns in a southeasterly direction; running thence in a southeasterly direction along said line to a point where said line turns in a northerly direction; running thence in a generally northerly, northeasterly, easterly and southeasterly direction following the meanderings of the southerly line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown to a point where said line intersects the west line of Irwin Street; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly line of Irwin Street to a point where said line intersects the westerly line of Edna Street;

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running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Edna Street to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the northerly right of way line of Ellawood Avenue; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Ellawood Avenue to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly line of Brooks Street; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Brooks Street to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the northwesterly right of way line of Clyde Drive; running thence in a northeasterly and easterly direction along the northwesterly and northerly right of way line of Clyde Drive to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of Russell Street; running thence in a northerly direction along the west right of way line of Russell Street to a point where said line intersects the southerly line of Tanyard Branch; running thence in a westerly and northwesterly direction following the southerly line of Tanyard Branch to a point where said line intersects the north right of way line of Canal Street; running thence in a easterly direction along the north right of way line of Canal Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the west right of way line of South Cave Spring Street; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of South Cave Spring Street to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the north line of Gibson Street; running thence in a easterly direction along the north right of way line of Gibson Street to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the westerly line of College Street; running thence in a southerly direction along the westerly right of way line of College Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly right of way line of School Lane; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of School Lane to a point where said right of way line intersects the west right of way line of Main Street; running thence north along the west right of way line of Main Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the north right of way line of Ware Street; running thence in an easterly direction along the north right of way line of Ware Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the west right of way line of Philpot Street; running thence north along the west

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right of way line of Philpot Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the north right of way line of Herbert Street; running thence east along the north right of way line of Herbert Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the west right of way line of Highland Avenue; running thence north along the west right of way line of Highland Avenue to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of East Avenue; running thence west along the southerly right line of East Avenue to a point where said right of way line intersects the west right of way line of Philpot Street; running thence north along the west right of way line of Philpot Street to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the west right of way line of Main Street; running thence in a northerly direction the westerly right of way line of Main Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of Jule Peek Avenue; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Jule Peek Avenue to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Cave Spring Street; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Cave Spring Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of Girard Avenue; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Girard Avenue to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of Sixth Street (said line also being the westerly line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown); running thence in a northerly, westerly, northerly, westerly, northerly, westerly, southerly, westerly, southerly, easterly, southerly, easterly, southerly, westerly, southerly, easterly and southerly direction following the meanderings of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown to a point where said corporate limits intersects the southerly right of way line of State Highway 100; running thence in a generally westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of State Highway 100 to a point where said right of way line becomes the southerly right of way line of Prior Station Road; continuing generally in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Prior Station Road and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the west line of Polk County,

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Georgia (said line also being the dividing line between Polk County, Georgia and the State of Alabama); running thence in a southerly direction and easterly direction following the westerly line and southerly line of Polk County, Georgia to a point where the southerly line of Polk County, Georgia intersects the westerly right of way line of Treat Mountain Road and the point of beginning for District 3. EDUCATION DISTRICT 4: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Polk County, Georgia and partially within the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point where the east line of the City of Cedartown intersects the north right of way line of U.S. Highway 27; running thence in a northerly, northeasterly, southerly, easterly, and northerly direction to a point where the easterly corporate limits line of the City of Cedartown intersects the south right of way line of Davis Road; running thence in a westerly direction along the south right of way line of Davis Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the west line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown; running thence in a southerly, westerly, southerly, westerly, southerly, westerly, southerly, westerly, southerly, northwesterly, easterly, northerly, westerly, southerly, easterly, southerly, and westerly direction following said City limits line to a point where the north line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown intersects with the west line of College Drive; running thence in a northerly direction along the west line of College Drive to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of Cherokee Road; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Cherokee Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly line of Booger Hollow Road; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Booger Hollow Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the north line of Polk County, Georgia (said line being the dividing line between Polk County, Georgia and Floyd County, Georgia); running thence in a westerly direction along the northerly

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line of Polk County, Georgia to a point where said north line intersects the dividing line between Polk County, Georgia and the State of Alabama; running thence in a southerly direction along the dividing line between Polk County, Georgia and the State of Alabama to a point where said dividing line intersects the northerly right of way line of Prior Station Road; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Prior Station Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the west corporate limits of the City of Cedartown; running thence in a northerly, westerly, northerly, easterly, northerly, northwesterly, northerly, westerly, northerly, easterly, northerly, easterly, southerly, easterly, southerly, easterly, southerly, northeasterly direction following the meanderings of said corporate limits to a point where the line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown intersects the north right of way line of Girard Avenue; running thence in a easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Girard Avenue to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line with Cave Spring Street; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Cave Spring Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the north right of way line, if extended, of Jule Peek Avenue; running thence in a easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Jule Peek Avenue to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the easterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 27; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 27 to a point where said right of way line intersects the north right of way line of Fairmount Avenue; running thence in an easterly direction following the northerly rights of way line of Fairmount Avenue and East Fairmount Avenue to a point where said right of way lines, if extended, intersects the easterly right of way line of Southern Railroad; running thence in a southwesterly and southerly direction along the southeasterly right of way line of Southern Railroad and the eastern most track thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the north right of way line of East Avenue; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of East Avenue to a point where said right of way line intersects the west right of way line of Elizabeth Street; running thence in

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a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line to Elizabeth Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly right of way line of Asberry Street; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Asberry Street to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the northwesterly right of way of an unnamed, unpaved city street; running thence in a northeasterly direction along the northwesterly right of way line of said unnamed, unpaved city street to a point where said right of way line intersects the east line of Skeeter Creek; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly line of said creek to a point where said line intersects the north right of way line of East Avenue; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of East Avenue to a point where said right of way line intersects the east line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown and the point of beginning for District 4. EDUCATION DISTRICT 5: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Polk, State of Georgia and being partially within the city limits of the City of Cedartown, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point located at the intersection of the northwesterly right of way line of Old Fish Creek Road with the north line of Polk County, Georgia (said line being the dividing line between Polk County, Georgia and Floyd County, Georgia); running thence in a westerly, northerly, westerly, northerly, westerly, southerly, and westerly direction along the dividing line of Polk County, Georgia and Floyd County, Georgia to a point where the east right of way line of Booger Hollow Road intersects the north line of Polk County, Georgia; running thence in a generally southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Booger Hollow Road and following the meanderings thereof, to a point where right of way line intersects the north right of way line of Cherokee Road; running thence in an easterly along the northerly right of way line of Cherokee Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the east right of

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way line of College Drive; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly line of College Drive as it also becomes the east line of the city limits of the City of Cedartown to a point where said right of way line intersects with the north line of the City of Cedartown; running thence in an easterly, northerly, westerly, northerly, westerly, northerly, easterly, southerly, westerly, southeasterly, northeasterly, easterly, northeasterly, easterly, northeasterly, easterly, northerly, easterly, and northeasterly direction along the line of the city limits of the City of Cedartown following the meanderings thereof to a point where said line intersects the north right of way line of Davis Road; running thence in an easterly direction along the north right of way line of Davis Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the west line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown; running thence in a southerly, westerly, northerly, southwesterly and southeasterly direction following the meanderings of said corporate limits line to a point where the east line of the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown intersects with the north right of way line of Seaboard Airline Railroad; running thence in an easterly, direction along the northerly right of way line of the Seaboard Airline Railroad and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of Wimberly Hill Loop; running thence in a southerly, southeasterly and northerly direction along the easterly, northerly and westerly right of way line of Wimberly Hill Loop and following the meanderings thereof to a point where the west right of way line of Wimberly Hill Loop intersects the southerly right of way line of U.S. Highway 278; running thence in a northwesterly direction along the southerly right of way of U.S. Highway 278 to a point where said right of way line intersects the west right of way line, if extended, of Substation Road; running thence in a generally northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Substation Road and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the northerly right of way line of Collard Valley Road; running thence in a generally easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Collard Valley Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of Old Fish Creek Road; running thence in a northerly and

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northeasterly direction along the westerly and northwesterly right of way line of Old Fish Creek Road and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the north line of Polk County, Georgia and the point of beginning for District 5. EDUCATION DISTRICT 6: All that tract of parcel of land lying and being in Polk County, Georgia, and being partly within the City of Aragon, Polk County, Georgia, and being more partially described as follows: BEGINNING at a point where the southeasterly right of way line of Old Fish Creek Road intersects the north line of Polk County, Georgia (said line being the dividing line between Polk County, Georgia and Floyd County, Georgia); running thence in a southwesterly and southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Old Fish Creek Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northwesterly right of way line of Collard Valley Road; running thence in a northeasterly direction along the northwesterly right of way line of Collard Valley Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly right of way line of Old Collard Valley Road; running thence in an easterly, southeasterly and northeasterly direction along the northerly, northeasterly and northwesterly right of way line of Old Collard Valley Road and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the east right of way line of Terry White Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Terry White Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly right of way line of North Bellview Road; running thence in a westerly and southerly direction along the southerly and easterly right of way line of North Bellview Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northeasterly right of way line of Sheepleg Road; running thence in a southeasterly and southwesterly direction along the northeasterly and southeasterly of way line of Sheepleg Road and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Lowery Road; running thence in a

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southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Lowery Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of north Bellview Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of North Bellview Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly right of way line of Bellview Road; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Bellview Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Prospect Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Prospect Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly city limits line of the City of Rockmart; running thence in a southerly, northerly, easterly, northerly, easterly, northerly, easterly, northerly, southeasterly, northwesterly, northeasterly, southeasterly, northerly, and easterly direction to the intersection of said line with the westerly right of way line of State Highway 101; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of State Highway 101 to the intersection of said right of way line with the westerly right of way line of Portland Road; running thence in a northeasterly direction along the westerly right of way line of Portland Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly line of a Georgia Power Transmission Line easement; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly line of said Georgia Power easement to a point where said line intersects the easterly right of way line of State Highway 113; running thence in a southwesterly direction along the easterly right of way line of State Highway 113 to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly right of way line of Knox Mountain Road; running thence in an easterly, southerly, southwesterly, and southeasterly direction along the northerly, easterly, southeasterly and easterly right of way line of Knox Mountain Road following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line becomes Braswell Road; continuing thence in an easterly, direction along the northerly right of way line of Braswell Road following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the east line of Polk County, Georgia (said line being the dividing line between Polk County, Georgia and Paulding County, Georgia); running thence in a

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northeasterly direction along the easterly line of Polk County, Georgia to a point where said easterly line intersects the northerly line of Polk County, Georgia; running thence in a westerly, southerly, westerly, northerly, westerly, northerly, westerly, southerly, and westerly direction along the line of Polk County, Georgia to a point where said line intersects the southeasterly right of way line of Old Fish Creek Road and the point of beginning for District 6. EDUCATION DISTRICT 7: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Polk County, Georgia and lying partially within the corporate limits of the City of Rockmart, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the southerly right of way line of Braswell Road with the east line of Polk County, Georgia (said line being the dividing line between Polk County, Georgia and Paulding County, Georgia); running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Braswell Road turning in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of said road to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of Knox Mountain Road; running thence in a northerly and westerly direction along the westerly and southerly right of way line of Knox Mountain Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the east right of way line of State Highway 113; running thence in a northeasterly direction along the east right of way line of State Highway 113 to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly line of a Georgia Power Transmission Line easement; running thence in a northwesterly direction along the southerly line of said easement to a point where said easement intersects the easterly right of way line of Portland Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Portland Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of State Highway 101; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of State Highway 101 to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly corporate limits line of the City of Rockmart; running thence in a westerly, southerly, westerly, southerly, westerly, southwesterly,

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southerly, southwesterly, southerly, easterly, northwesterly and southerly, easterly, northwesterly, and westerly direction along the corporate limits line of the City of Rockmart and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said city limits line intersects the easterly line of Euharlee Creek; running thence in a southerly and southeasterly direction along the easterly line of Euharlee Creek to a point where said creek line intersects the northerly line of Nathan Dean Bypass; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Nathan Dean Bypass to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Seaboard System Railroad; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Seaboard System Railroad to a point were said right of way line intersects the northeasterly right of way line Elm Street; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Elm Street to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the east right of way line of Old U.S. Highway 278; running thence in a southerly, southeasterly, southerly, and northeasterly, and southerly direction along the easterly, northeasterly, northerly, northeasterly right of way to a point where said right of way line intersects the northeasterly right of way line on New U.S. Highway 278 (the present location of said right of way); running thence in a generally southeasterly direction along said right of way line and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Highway 113; running thence in a southerly direction along the southeasterly right of way line of Highway 113 to a point where said right of way line intersects the south line of Polk County, Georgia; running thence in an easterly and northeasterly direction along the south and east line of Polk County, Georgia to a point where said east line intersects the southerly right of way line of Braswell Road and the point of beginning for District 7. EDUCATION DISTRICT 8: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Polk County, Georgia and being partially within the city limits of

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the City of Rockmart, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the westerly right of way line of Highway 113 and the south line of Polk County, Georgia; running thence in a northerly direction along said right of way line to a point where said right of way line intersects the southwesterly right of way line of New U.S. Highway 278; running thence in a northwesterly direction along said right of way line and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the southwesterly right of way line of Old U.S. Highway 278; running thence in a westerly, northwesterly and northerly direction following the southerly and westerly right of way line of Old U.S. Highway 278 and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the south right of way line of Elm Street; running thence in a westerly and northwesterly direction along the southerly and southwesterly right of way line of Elm Street to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of Seaboard System Railroad; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Seaboard System Railroad to a point where said right of way line southerly right of way line of Nathan Dean Bypass; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Nathan Dean Bypass to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly line of Euharlee Creek; running thence in a northerly and northwesterly direction along the westerly line of Euharlee Creek to a point where said line intersects the north line of the corporate limits of the City of Rockmart; running thence in a westerly, southerly, westerly, southerly and westerly direction along the corporate limits line of the City of Rockmart to a point where said line intersects the westerly right of way line of Prospect Road; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Prospect Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the southwesterly right of way line of Bellview Road; running thence in a westerly direction along said southerly right of way line to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of McCowan Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right

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of way line of McCowan Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly right of way line of U.S. Highway 278; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of U.S. Highway 278 to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly line of Clarkwood Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of said Clarkwood Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northwesterly right of way line of Old Cedartown Road; running thence in a southeasterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Old Cedartown Road to a point where said right of way, if extended, intersects the southeasterly right of way line of Morgan Valley Road; running thence in a southwesterly direction along the southeasterly right of way line of Morgan Valley Road and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Antioch Road; running thence in a southerly and southeasterly direction along the easterly and northerly right of way line of Antioch Road and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the easterly right of way line of Hightower Road; running thence in a southerly, southwesterly and southerly direction along the easterly, southeasterly and easterly right of way line of Hightower Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the south line of Polk County, Georgia; running thence in an easterly direction, northerly direction and easterly direction along the southerly, easterly, and southerly line of Polk County, Georgia to the intersection of the south line of Polk County, Georgia with the west right of way line of Old U.S. Highway 278 and the point of beginning for District 8. EDUCATION DISTRICT 9: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Polk County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the westerly right of way line of Hightower Mountain Road with the south line of Polk County, Georgia; running thence in a northerly and northeasterly direction along the westerly and northwesterly

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right of way line of Hightower Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of Antioch Road; running thence in a northwesterly, westerly and northwesterly direction along the southwesterly, southerly and southwesterly right of way line of Antioch Road to a point where said right of way, if extended, intersects the northerly right of way line of Morgan Valley Road; running thence in a northeasterly direction along the northwesterly right of way line of Morgan Valley Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the southwesterly right of way line of Old Cedartown Road; running thence in a northwesterly direction along the southwesterly right of way line of Old Cedartown Road to point where said right of way line intersects the westerly line of Clarkwood Road; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly line of said Clarkwood Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of U.S. Highway 278; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way of U.S. Highway 278 to the intersection of said right of way line with the westerly right of way line of McCowan Road, if extended; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of McCowan Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of Bellview Road; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Bellview Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of North Bellview Road, if extended; running thence in a Northerly direction along the Westerly right of way line of North Bellview Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of Lowery Road; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Lowery Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northwesterly right of way line of Sheepleg Road; running thence in a northeasterly and northwesterly direction along the northwesterly and southwesterly right of way line of Sheepleg Road to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the westerly right of way line of North Bellview Road; running thence in a northerly and easterly direction along the westerly and northerly right of way line of North Bellview Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of

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way line of Terry White Road; running thence in a northerly direction along the westerly right of way line of Terry White Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the southeasterly right of way line of Old Collard Valley Road; running thence in a southwesterly and westerly direction along the southeasterly and southerly right of way line of Old Collard Valley Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the southeasterly right of way line of Collard Valley Road; running thence in a southwesterly and westerly direction along the southeasterly and southerly right of way line of Collard Valley Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Substation Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Substation Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northeasterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 278; running thence in a southeasterly direction along the northerly right of way line of U.S. Highway 278 to a point where said right of way line intersects the westerly right of way line of Wimberly Hill Loop; running thence in a southerly and northwesterly direction along the westerly and northeasterly right of way line of Wimberly Hill Loop to a point where said right of way line intersects the southerly right of way line of Seaboard Airline Railroad; running thence in a westerly, southerly and northwesterly direction along the southerly, easterly and southerly right of way line of Seaboard Airline Railroad and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the southeasterly right of way line of Hutto Road; running thence in a southwesterly direction along the southeasterly right of way line of Hutto Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the south right of way line of Hunt Road; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Hunt Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of JLG Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of JLG Road to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the southerly right of way line of Coaling Road; running thence in a westerly direction along the southerly right of way line of Coaling Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of East Point Road; running thence in a southerly direction

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along the easterly right of way line of East Point Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northeasterly right of way line of Lee's Chapel Road; running thence in a southeasterly direction along the northeasterly right of way line of Lee's Chapel Road and following the meanderings thereof to a point where said right of way line intersects the north right of way line of Campbell Road; running thence in an easterly direction along the northerly right of way line of Campbell Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Camp Road, if extended, running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Camp Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northeasterly right of way line of Lee's Chapel Road; running thence in a southeasterly direction along the northeasterly right of way line of Lee's Chapel Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Mullen Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Mullen Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the northerly right of way line of Antioch road; continuing thence across Antioch Road to a point located on the south side of said road where said road is intersected by the east line of an unnamed, dirt field road; continuing thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of said unnamed, dirt field road to a point where said said line intersects the easterly right of way line of Fite Road (said point being located at a point where Fite Road turns in an easterly direction); running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Fite Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Lee Road; running thence in a southerly and westerly direction along the easterly and southerly right of way line of Lee Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the easterly right of way line of Cobb Mountain Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Cobb Mountain Road to a point where said right of way line, if extended, intersects the southerly right of way line of Dugdown Road; running thence in a southwesterly direction along the southeasterly right of way line of Dugdown Road to a point where said right of way line intersects the south line of Polk County, Georgia; running thence east along the south line of

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Polk County, Georgia to a point where said south line intersects the westerly right of way line of Hightower Mountain Road and the point of beginning for District 9. Section 2 . The members of the board serving on the effective date of this Act shall continue to serve the new education district the number of which corresponds to the education district from which they were elected for the remainder of their terms and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide new boundary lines for election districts for the Polk School District Board of Education, to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes. This 6th day of January, 1994. Michael H. York, Attorney For The Polk School District January 11, 1994 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, William F. Cummings, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 27th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Cedartown Standard which is the official organ of Polk County, on the following date: January 11, 1994. /s/ William F. Cummings Representative, 27th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19th day of January, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. GWINNETT COUNTYSTATE COURT; DEMAND FOR TRIAL. No. 938 (House Bill No. 1447). AN ACT To amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, so as to strike certain provisions relating to demand for trial; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 3 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) In all criminal cases, the judge of said court shall be the judge of both questions of fact and of law unless the person subject to be tried shall, before pleading to the charge against him or her at arraignment, request a jury trial in lieu of a bench trial, it being the purpose of this subsection to eliminate trial by jury unless requested by the person charged. Any request for jury trial in lieu of a bench trial is not to be construed as a demand for a speedy trial under any applicable speedy trial statute. Said request shall be in a manner and form prescribed by the court. Upon such timely

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request being made, such person shall be tried by jury, as provided by this Act. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to a demand for trial; and for other purposes. This 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Honorable John Dickinson Representative, District 83 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John Dickinson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 83rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tribune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: January 15, 1994. /s/ John D. Dickinson Representative, 83rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. DEKALB COUNTYDEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION; MEMBERSHIP; DUTIES. No. 939 (House Bill No. 1494). AN ACT To amend an Act authorizing and directing the chairman and board of commissioners of DeKalb County to create the DeKalb County Community Relations Commission, approved March 21, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 3097), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of the DeKalb County Community Relations Commission; to change the provisions relating to the duties and functions of such commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act authorizing and directing the chairman and board of commissioners of DeKalb County to create the DeKalb County Community Relations Commission, approved March 21, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 3097), as amended, is amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. The governing authority of DeKalb County shall create and appoint the DeKalb County Community Relations Commission, to be composed of 21 citizens of DeKalb County selected by the Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County with the advice and consent of the members of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, and emphasis shall be on obtaining a diverse group insofar as political party, race, religion, economic status, type of employment, age, disability, national origin, and sex is concerned. Seven

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of the members shall be appointed to terms of three years each and until their successors are appointed and qualified; seven of the members shall be appointed for terms of two years each and until their successors are appointed and qualified; and seven of the members shall be appointed to terms of one year each and until their successors are appointed and qualified. After initial appointments have been served, appointive terms shall be three years each in duration. The DeKalb County Community Relations Commission shall have a Chairperson who shall be appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County for a term of three years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified and a vice-chairperson, secretary, and such other officers as deemed advisable by the DeKalb County Community Relations Commission, each of whom shall be elected by the members of the DeKalb County Community Relations Commission, for terms of three years each. Members may succeed themselves for three consecutive terms only, after which they shall be eligible for membership after the expiration of three years from the end of the most recent term served. This section shall apply to members serving on July 1, 1991; provided, however, that any such member who has served more than three terms shall be authorized to serve out his or her then current term. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) to encourage, promote, and develop fair and equal treatment and opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, sex, disability, or national origin; and. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act authorizing and directing the chairman and

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board of commissioners of DeKalb County to create the DeKalb County Community Relations Commission, approved March 21, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 3097), as amended; and for other purposes. This 20th day of January, 1994. Representative June Hegstrom GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, June Hegstrom, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 66th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Decatur-DeKalb News/Era, which is the official organ of DeKalb County, on the following date: January 20, 1994. /s/ June Hegstrom Representative, 66th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. JACKSON COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 940 (House Bill No. 1788). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from all Jackson County ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the value of the

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homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes means all ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of Jackson County. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. Section 2 . Each resident of Jackson County who is 65 years of age or over is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Jackson County ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the value of that homestead, if that person's earned income from all sources, expressly excluding social security and retirement benefits, together with the income of the spouse and family members of such person who reside within such homestead, does not exceed $18,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Jackson County shall provide certificate and application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require with the initial application an affidavit by the owner as to the age and income of the owner, the income of the owner's spouse and family members who reside at the homestead, and such other information as may be necessary to determine the eligibility of the owner for the exemption, including but not limited to those federal and state tax returns filed for the immediately preceding taxable year for

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the owner, spouse, and family members who resided at the homestead that year or, if such returns were not filed, satisfactory proof that there was insufficient income to require such filing. Section 4 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. Any person who, as of the date the exemption provided by this Act first becomes applicable, has applied for and is eligible for the exemption provided persons 65 years of age or over pursuant to Code Section 48-5-52 of the O.C.G.A. shall be eligible for the exemption granted by this Act without further application. Section 5 . After any such owner has filed the proper affidavit, as provided in this Act, and has been allowed the exemption provided in this Act, it shall not be necessary that such owner make application and file such affidavit for any year thereafter and such exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any resident of Jackson County who has claimed the homestead exemption provided for in this Act to notify the tax commissioner in the event that resident becomes ineligible for any reason to receive such homestead exemption. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from Jackson County ad valorem taxes. Section 7 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes or municipal taxes. Section 8 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1994. Section 9 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Jackson County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Jackson County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election at the time of the statewide general primary in 1994 and shall issue the call therefor

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not less than 30 nor more than 45 days prior to the date of the election so called. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Jackson County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from all county ad valorem taxes levied for Jackson County for residents of that district who are 65 years of age or over and whose annual earned family income does not exceed $18,000.00? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 8 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 8 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following the date of such election. The expense of such election shall be borne by Jackson County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 10 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 9 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 11 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from all Jackson County ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or older; and for other purposes. This 26th day of January, 1994. Representative Tommy Stephenson, 25th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tommy Stephenson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 25th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Jackson Herald, which is the official organ of Jackson County, on the following date: January 26, 1994. /s/ Tommy Stephenson Representative, 25th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994.

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COLUMBUS, GEORGIAMAYOR AND COUNCIL; NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS. No. 941 (House Bill No. 1807). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of the mayor and council members; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), is amended by striking Section 6-200 and inserting in its place a new Section 6-200 to read as follows: Section 6-200. Applicability of general laws. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, regular and special primaries and elections shall be conducted in accordance with provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the `Georgia Election Code,' as amended. Pursuant to the authority of Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A., elections for Mayor and Council of the Consolidated Government shall be conducted in nonpartisan primaries and elections. As used in said Code, the terms `election' and `general election' shall be construed to include the term `regular election' as provided in Section 6-100 of this charter; the term `governing authority' shall include the Council of Columbus, Georgia; the terms `municipal,' `municipality,' or `county' shall include Columbus, Georgia; the term `public office' shall include elective offices of the consolidated government.

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Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on April 1, 1994; provided, however, that this Act shall only become effective if HB 1215, amending Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the nonpartisan election of certain county and local school offices, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by local Act for the nonpartisan election of offices of consolidated governments and for the election of such officers at nonpartisan elections without a prior primary is passed, becomes law, and becomes effective on or before May 31, 1994; otherwise this Act shall not become effective and shall be void and automatically repealed on April 1, 1994. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), so as to provide for the nonpartisan, election of the mayor and council members and for other purposes. This 3rd day of February, 1994. THOMAS B. BUCK, III Representative, Thomas B. Buck III 135th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Thomas Bryant Buck, III, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 135th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, which is the official organ of Muscogee County, on the following date: February 7, 1994. /s/ Thomas B. Buck Representative, 135th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. TERRELL COUNTYBOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION; CREATION. No. 942 (House Bill No. 1944). AN ACT To create a board of elections and registration for Terrell County and provide for its powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board of elections and registration and the selection, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the duties of the chairperson of the board of elections and registration; to relieve certain boards and officers of certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board of elections and registration; to provide for an executive director and the powers and duties of such executive director; to provide for board of elections and registration employees and their compensation; to provide for compensation of the members of the board of elections and registration and the executive director; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for the employment of legal counsel for the board under certain circumstances; to provide for the meaning of certain terms; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . There is created in Terrell County, Georgia, a board of elections and registration which shall have jurisdiction

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over the conduct of primaries and elections and the registration of electors in Terrell County, Georgia. Section 2 . The board of elections and registration in Terrell County shall be composed of three members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Terrell County. The members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Terrell County. The initial appointments made under this section shall be for terms of office beginning July 1, 1994; and subsequent terms of office shall likewise begin on July 1 of the appropriate year. All appointments shall be for terms of four years and until their successors are duly appointed. A chairperson who shall be a member of the board of elections and registration shall be elected by the board to serve for a term of four years. The chairperson shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself. Section 3 . No person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member during the term of such elective office, and the position of any member shall be deemed vacant upon such member qualifying as a candidate for elective public office. Section 4 . The appointment of each member shall be made by the governing authority filing an affidavit with the clerk of the Superior Court of Terrell County no earlier than 60 days and no later than 30 days preceding the date at which such member is to take office, stating the name and residential address of the person appointed and certifying that such member has been duly appointed as provided in this Act. In the case of an appointment made to fill a vacancy, the appointment shall be so certified not later than the tenth day following the date of the vacancy and shall take effect on such tenth day. The clerk of the superior court shall record each of such certifications on the minutes of the court and shall certify the name of each such member to the Secretary of State and provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to the members and chairperson within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars. Section 5 . Each member of the board of elections and registration shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself and

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shall have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of his or her resignation to the appointing authority and to the clerk of the superior court and shall be subject to removal from the board of elections and registration at any time for cause after notice and hearing in the same manner and by the same authority as provided for removal of registrars. Section 6 . In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any member before the expiration of his or her term by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the respective appointing authority shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of interim appointments and record and certify such appointments in the same manner as the regular appointment of members. Section 7 . Before entering upon his or her duties, each member shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest as registrars. Section 8 . Each board of elections and registration shall: (1) With regard to the preparation for conduct and administration of primaries and elections, succeed to and exercise all duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the judge of the probate court pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Election Code, as now or hereafter amended, and any other provision of law; (2) With regard to the registration of electors, succeed to and exercise all of the powers, duties, and responsibilities granted to and incumbent upon a board of registrars pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Election Code, as now or hereafter amended, or any other provision of law. Section 9 . (a) The board of elections and registration shall be responsible for the selection, appointment, and training of poll workers in elections, and such workers shall be appointed,

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insofar as practicable, from lists provided the board of elections and registration by the county executive committee of each political party. (b) The board of elections and registration shall be authorized to employ necessary employees to assist the board of elections and registration in carrying out its duties and functions as provided in this Act. Prior to the creation of any additional positions of employment, the board of elections and registration shall receive approval from the Board of Commissioners of Terrell County for the creation and funding of such positions of employment. (c) There is created the position of a part-time executive director who shall be appointed by the board of commissioners of Terrell County and shall be an employee of Terrell County. The executive director shall have supervisory duties and shall carry out the policies of the board of elections and registrationa and the requirements of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Election Code. The executive director shall conduct voter registration drives throughout the county at least once within the 18 month period following each general election. The executive director shall also establish not less than two permanent facilities for registration of electors. Section 10 . As of July 1, 1994, the judge of the Probate Court of Terrell County and the board of registrars of Terrell County shall be relieved from all powers and duties to which the board of elections and registration as created in this Act shall succeed by the provisions of this Act; and they shall deliver thereafter to the board of elections and registration the custody of all equipment, supplies, materials, books, papers, records, and facilities of every kind pertaining to such powers and duties. Section 11 . The chairperson of the board of elections and registration shall be the chief executive officer of the board of elections and registration and shall generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board of elections and registration pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board of elections and registration. The board of elections and registration shall fix and establish by appropriate

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resolution entered on its minutes directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. Section 12 . Compensation for the members of the board of elections and registration, the executive director, clerical assistants, and other employees of the board of elections and registration shall be such as may be fixed by the governing authority of the county. Such compensation and operating expenses required by the office of the board of elections and registration shall be paid wholly from county funds. The governing authority of the county shall provide the board of elections and registration with proper and suitable offices. The governing authority of the county shall further provide the board of elections and registration with funding sufficient for the employment of clerical assistance and other employees as may be necessary for the effective functioning of the board of elections and registration and completion of its duties as provided in this Act. Section 13 . The board of elections and registration shall have the authority to contract with any municipality located within the county for the holding of any primary or election by the board to be conducted within the municipality. Any income from this activity shall be delivered to the county governing authority. Section 14 . The board of elections and registration shall have the authority to engage the services of legal counsel, by contract or otherwise, to represent the interests of the board of elections and registration in any matter with respect to which legal counsel for the board of elections and registration is not provided by the county governing authority; and the board of elections and registration is authorized to order the payment of fees, compensation, and expenses therefor from the general fund of the county treasury. Section 15 . The words election, elector, political party, primary, public office, special election, and special primary shall have the same meaning ascribed to those words by Code Section 21-2-2 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, unless otherwise clearly apparent from the text of this Act.

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Section 16 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 17 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 21-2-40, local legislation will be introduced during the regular session of the 1994 Georgia General Assembly creating a Board of Elections and Registration for Terrell County with the powers and duties of the Election Superintendent and Board of Registrars. Terrell County Commission GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Bob Hanner, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 159th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Dawson News, which is the official organ of Terrell County, on the following date: February 10, 1994. /s/ Bob Hanner Representative, 159th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994.

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CITY OF ATLANTAEMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS. No. 943 (House Bill No. 1986). AN ACT To amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, approved March 16, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2188), as amended, so as to regulate the receipt and investigation of complaints or information from municipal employees concerning fraud, waste, and abuse in or relating to any municipal programs or operations; to provide for definitions; to provide for confidentiality; to prohibit retaliatory action; to provide a remedy for retaliatory action; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to reincorporate the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, approved March 16, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2188), as amended, is amended by inserting a new section, to be designated Section 3-507, to read as follows: Section 3-507. (a) As used in this section, the term: (1) `Municipal employee' means classified and unclassified employees of the City of Atlanta, and individuals who perform services for the City of Atlanta on a contract or fee basis, but does not include elected officials. (2) `Municipal employer' means any department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the city which employs or appoints any municipal employee, except the mayor and members of the City Council, the City Court of Atlanta, and the Atlanta Board of Education. (b) A municipal employer may receive and investigate complaints or information from any municipal employee concerning the possible existence of any activity constituting fraud, waste, and abuse in or relating to any municipal programs

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and operations under the jurisdiction of such municipal employer. (c) Notwithstanding any other local law or ordinance to the contrary, such municipal employer shall not, after receipt of a complaint or information from a municipal employee, disclose the identity of the municipal employee without the written consent of such municipal employee, unless the municipal employer determines such disclosure is necessary and unavoidable during the course of the investigation. In such event, the municipal employee shall be notified in writing at least seven days prior to such disclosure. (d) No action against any municipal employee shall be taken or threatened by any municipal employer who has authority to take, direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action as a reprisal for making a complaint or disclosing information to the municipal employer unless the complaint was made or the information was disclosed with the knowledge that it was false or with willful disregard for its truth or falsity. (e) Any action taken in violation of subsection (d) of this section shall give the municipal employee a right to have such action set aside by the personnel board after a hearing. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb approved March 16, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2188), as amended, and for other purposes. This 11th day of February, 1994. Rep. Kathy Ashe GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kathy B. Ashe, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 46th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: February 15, 1994. /s/ Kathy B. Ashe Representative, 46th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb approved March 16, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2188), as amended, and for other purposes. This 11th day of February, 1994. Rep. Kathy Ashe GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kathy B. Ashe, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 46th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Decatur-DeKalb

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News/Era, which is the official organ of DeKalb County, on the following date: February 17, 1994. /s/ Kathy B. Ashe Representative, 46th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. CLAYTON JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOURT REPORTERS; COMPENSATION. No. 944 (House Bill No. 1996). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 375), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4768), so as to change the compensation of the official court reporters of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 375), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4768), is amended

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by striking the symbol and figures $15,000.00 in Section 1 in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: $18,000.00, so that when so amended Section 1 shall read as follows: Section 1. The official court reporters of the Clayton Judicial Circuit composed of Clayton County shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00 per annum each, to be set by the chief judge of the superior court of said circuit. Such compensation shall be paid in monthly installments from the funds provided for such purposes by Clayton County. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 375), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4768), so as to change the compensation of the official court reporters of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. , CLAYTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank I. Bailey, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 93rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 22, 1994. /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 93rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. CLAYTON COUNTYCIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM; CREATION. No. 945 (House Bill No. 2003). AN ACT To establish a civil service system for the employees of Clayton County; to provide a short title; to enumerate the employees subject to the system; to enumerate the exempt employees; to establish a civil service board; to establish the composition, qualifications, and requirements of the board; to provide for terms of office, appointment, successors, and posts for members of the board and selection of a chairperson and vice-chairperson of the board; to provide for the removal from office of a board member; to provide for compensation and duties of the board; to provide for the location of meetings, number of required meetings, and minutes and records of the meetings; to provide for cause and the rights of appeal of employees; to provide that the governing authority of Clayton County may by resolution adopt rules and regulations effectuating the civil service

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system; to provide that such rules and regulations shall have the force of law and be binding upon all departments and offices of the county included in the civil service system; to provide for an effective date; to repeal an Act creating and establishing a civil service system for Clayton County, approved April 2, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2747), and all amendatory laws thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Short title. This Act may be cited as the Clayton County Civil Service System Act. Section 2 . Clayton County civil service system established; employees subject to the system; exempt employees. (a) Pursuant to a certain amendment to Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution, proposed by 1963 House Resolution 50 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 681) and continued in effect by an Act approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5573), there is established a civil service system of personnel administration, to be known as the Clayton County Civil Service System. (b) Except as provided in this Act, all positions within the following offices are subject to and covered by the civil service system: commissioners; clerks of the superior and state court; district attorneys; judges of the superior court, except as prohibited by local law; judges of the state court, except as prohibited by local law; judges of the probate court; sheriffs; solicitors; tax commissioners; and all positions within the following departments: finance; buildings and maintenance; central services; community development; court administrator; computer center; police; fire; fleet maintenance; juvenile court; library services; magistrate court; parks and recreation; personnel; police academy; refuse control; tax assessors; transportation and development; voters registration; and any other departments created hereafter. In accordance with general law, once positions of employment become subject to the civil service system, such positions shall not be removed thereafter from the coverage of the civil service system.

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(c) All employees of Clayton County may be placed under the civil service system except elected officials; appointed boards; members of commissions and authorities; probationary employees; temporary employees; part-time employees; judges of the juvenile court; judges of the magistrate court; the chief administrator; the economic development officer; the staff attorney; deputy clerks of the superior and state court; deputy tax commissioners; court reporters; law clerks; and other employees expressly exempt by law. Section 3 . Civil service board established; composition; qualifications; requirements. There is established a board for the civil service system to be known as the civil service board. The board shall be composed of five members who currently are and have been residents of Clayton County for two years or more preceding their appointment and who are high school graduates, registered voters, and current on all tax payments at the time of appointment. No member of the board shall hold any elected political office of Clayton County or be an employee of Clayton County when appointed or while serving on the board. Each board member shall attend annually at least one seminar dealing with personnel matters given by the Georgia Local Government Personnel Association. Section 4 . Term of office; appointment; successors; posts; selection of chairperson and vice-chairperson. Members of the board shall be appointed for terms of office as provided in this Act and shall serve until their terms expire. Members of the board shall be selected and appointed in the following manner: (1) Two members, designated as serving in Posts 1 and 2, shall be selected by the employees of Clayton County, other than elected officials, who are under the civil service system. Such selection shall be by a majority expression to the governing authority of Clayton County by appropriate ballot, and the persons so selected shall be appointed by the governing authority of Clayton County after being advised of the selection. The selection shall be by secret ballot, at two polling places, under the direction and procedures established by the personnel department;

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(2) One member, designated as serving in Post 3, shall be selected by concurrence of the judge of probate court, clerk of superior court, district attorney, tax commissioner, and sheriff; and (3) Two members, designated as serving in Posts 4 and 5, shall be selected by a majority vote of the governing authority of Clayton County. The term of office of the members first selected to serve in Posts 1 and 2 of the board shall expire on December 31, 1995. The initial member to serve in Post 1 shall be Norman Jenkins and the initial member to serve in Post 2 shall be Henry Estes. The term of office of the member first selected to serve in Post 3 of the board shall expire on December 31, 1994. The initial member to serve in Post 3 shall be Carl Rhodenizer. The term of office of the members first selected to serve in Posts 4 and 5 of the board shall expire on December 31, 1996. The governing authority of Clayton County shall make the initial appointments to Posts 4 and 5 as soon as practicable. The governing authority of Clayton County at its last regular meeting each year shall appoint successors to the members of the board as provided in this Act immediately preceding the expiration of their respective terms of office, and such members shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their appointment for terms of office of three years. Beginning with the first meeting of the board following the effective date of this Act, and after the selection of the remaining two members, the member serving in Post 1 shall serve as chairperson until an election among the board members can take place. The first order of business of this meeting shall be the election of a chairperson and vice-chairperson from the membership of the board to serve until December 31 of the current year. Those members elected as chairperson and vice-chairperson at the first meeting of each year thereafter shall hold office for the remaining year and their tenure in office shall expire on December 31 of the year in which they were elected. In the event of the death, resignation, or removal of a member of the board, a successor to the member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Clayton County until the selection in the appropriate manner, as the case may be, can take place. The newly elected member shall serve for the unexpired term of the departing member.

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Section 5 . Removal from office. No member of the board may be removed from office prior to the expiration of his term except for cause after having been granted a notice and afforded a hearing before the participating elected officials of the county. Prior to the hearing, the member shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to his or her residence as shown in the files of the governing authority of Clayton County at least ten days before the date set for the hearing with written specifications of the charges against him or her. A majority vote by such elected officials shall control his or her removal. The three members specifically named in this Act shall, after the expiration of the terms specified herein, be subject to all the provisions of this Act relating to selection, appointment, and qualification for membership on the board. Section 6 . Compensation. The members of the board shall receive such compensation for attending meetings of the board as provided by resolution of the governing authority of Clayton County. Such compensation shall be paid from the treasury of Clayton County. Section 7 . Duties of civil service board. The duties and functions of the civil service board shall be as hereafter provided: (a) In accordance with civil service system rules and regulations, the board shall conduct hearings and render decisions solely on appeals by persons employed in the several departments and offices included in the civil service system who claim to have been improperly suspended, demoted, or dismissed. (b) In accordance with civil service system rules and regulations, the board shall conduct informal grievance hearings and render advisory opinions and recommendations on any matter properly brought before the board. (c) The board shall be authorized to make nonbinding recommendations relating to amendments, additions, and deletions to civil service system rules and regulations from time to time.

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Section 8 . Location of meetings; number of required meetings; minutes and records. All meetings of the board shall be held in offices provided therefore by the governing authority of Clayton County and shall be open to the public as required by Georgia law. The board shall hold regular meetings once a month, provided there is business which needs to be conducted, and additional meetings as may be required for the proper discharge of its duties. All meetings shall commence at such time and on such date as the board may designate and continue thereafter until all business has been completed or the meeting is otherwise adjourned. The board shall keep and maintain an accurate record of minutes of all meetings as proscribed by Georgia law and shall be furnished clerical assistance by the governing authority of Clayton County to meet and maintain its minutes and records. Section 9 . Cause; rights of appeal; enforcement. No regular status employee of any department or office of the county which has been brought under the civil service system may be suspended, demoted, or dismissed from employment in the department or office except for good cause and in accordance with civil service system rules and regulations. Any employee who is suspended, demoted, or dismissed shall have the right of appeal pursuant to the terms of the civil service system rules and regulations; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to persons dismissed from any department or office due to curtailment of funds, reduction in staff, or abolition of the job held by such employee. Decisions of the board rendered in accordance with the rules and regulations of the civil service system and which are not contrary to public policy shall be enforced by the governing authority, departments thereof, and elected officials of Clayton County. Section 10 . Conducting hearings; decision. In addition to any other requirements imposed by common law, the state and federal constitutions, state and local law, and Clayton County rules and regulations, the hearing conducted on an appeal shall conform to applicable provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, as set forth in the civil service rules and regulations. A final decision on an appeal shall be made within 30 days of the hearing, a copy of which shall be mailed or delivered promptly

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to each party or the employee's attorney of record. A final decision shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated, and the effective date of the decision. Findings of fact shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings. Section 11 . Judicial review. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the board is entitled to judicial review under provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, except that the petition for review shall be filed in the Superior Court of Clayton County. Section 12 . Promulgation of rules and regulations; amendments. The governing authority of Clayton County shall by resolution adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the civil service system. The rules and regulations shall include but not be limited to policies and procedures regarding the establishment and maintenance of job classifications, prescribed qualifications for personnel, compensation and benefit plans, the conduct of recruitment, examination, and registration of eligible personnel for appointment, the promotion, transfer, demotion, suspension, layoff and separation of personnel, and such other rules and regulations as may be deemed to be in the best interest of Clayton County and its personnel. The governing authority of Clayton County shall be authorized to amend such rules and regulations from time to time by appropriate ordinance or resolution and to specify by an ordinance or resolution any future department, personnel, or office of the county government to come under the jurisdiction of civil service system. Section 13 . Not construed as a waiver. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as a waiver of rights and responsibilities on the part of any constitutional officer or other elected official of Clayton County attendant to provisions of Georgia law and the Constitution of Georgia as the same may apply or relate to their respective offices. Section 14 . Invalidity in part. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act which shall remain of

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full force and effect as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of this Act. Section 15 . Repealer. The Act creating and establishing a civil service system for Clayton County, approved April 2, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2747), and all amendatory laws thereto are repealed in their entireties. Section 16 . Conflict. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to establish a system of civil service for employees of Clayton County; to repeal an Act entitled An Act to authorize the establishment of a civil service system in Clayton County for the employees of Clayton County, approved April 2, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2747), as amended; and for other purposes. This 7th day of February, 1994. The Clayton County Legislative Delegation GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank I. Bailey, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 93rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 93rd District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. FLOYD COUNTYHOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF FLOYD COUNTY; VACANCIES. No. 946 (House Bill No. 2024). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the method of filling vacancies in the membership of the Hospital Authority of Floyd County, approved March 1, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2057), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4427), so as to change the method of filling such vacancies; to provide for eligibility to fill such vacancies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the method of filling vacancies in the membership of the Hospital Authority of Floyd County, approved March 1, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2057), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4427), is amended by striking Section 1 thereof and inserting in its place the following: Section 1. (a) Except as provided in Section 2 of this Act, each vacancy occurring in the membership of the Hospital Authority of Floyd County by reason of the expiration of the term of a member on April 1 of any year shall be

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filled by a person selected by the Floyd County grand jury for the January term next preceding the occurrence of such vacancy as follows: The hospital authority shall select two candidates for each such vacancy, and the chairperson of the hospital authority shall furnish to the foreman of the grand jury the names of the candidates so selected. The grand jury shall then either elect one of the candidates so named to fill the vacancy or reject both of such candidates. Election or rejection by the grand jury shall be by a majority vote. (b) Should the grand jury decline to elect any of the two candidates submitted by the hospital authority to fill a vacancy, the foreman of the grand jury shall notify the chairperson of the hospital authority of that fact, and the hospital authority shall select and submit two other candidates. The grand jury shall then either elect one of the candidates so named or reject both of such candidates. In the event of the rejection of both such candidates submitted by the hospital authority to fill such vacancy, the foregoing procedure for electing a member to fill the vacancy shall be repeated until the vacancy is filled. (c) In the event the January term grand jury, for any reason, shall fail to fill any such vacancy, the next succeeding grand jury shall fill such vacancy in the manner provided in this section. (d) The unexpired term of any member of the hospital authority who resigns or otherwise ceases to be a member prior to the end of that person's full regular term shall be filled by the grand jury meeting next after the occurrence of such vacancy in the manner provided in this section. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to

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amend an Act providing for the method of filling vacancies in the membership of the Hospital Authority of Floyd County, approved March 1, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2057, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4427); and for other purposes. This 2nd day of February, 1994. Representative Paul E. Smith 12th District Representative Tim Perry 11th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, E. M. Childers, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 13th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Rome News Tribune, which is the official organ of Floyd County, on the following date: February 3, 1994. /s/ E. M. Childers Representative, 13th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. DAWSON COUNTYTAX COMMISSIONER; COMPENSATION. No. 947 (House Bill No. 2033). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Dawson County, approved February 11, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 925),

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as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4516), so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Dawson County, approved February 11, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 925), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4516), is amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 7 and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) The tax commissioner of Dawson County shall receive an annual salary of $23,000.00, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Dawson County. Said amount shall be increased by 3 percent for each complete term of office served by the tax commissioner. The annual salary provided in this section shall be in lieu of all fees and commissions formerly allowed the tax commissioner and all fees and commissions collected by the tax commissioner shall be paid into the county treasury. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Dawson County, approved February 11, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 925), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4516); and for other purposes.

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This 1st day of March, 1994. Representative David J. Hughes 19th District Senator Guy Middleton 50th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, David Hughes, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 19th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Dawson County Advertiser, which is the official organ of Dawson County, on the following date: March 3, 1994. /s/ David Hughes Representative, 19th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. CITY OF DECATURHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; CITY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 948 (House Bill No. 2034). AN ACT To amend an Act providing an additional $2,000.00 homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for certain residents of said city, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4140), as amended, so as to increase such homestead

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exemption to $8,000.00 for certain residents of said city who are 62 years of age or over; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing an additional $2,000.00 homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for certain residents of said city, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4140), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. Each resident of the City of Decatur, Georgia, who is 62 years of age or over is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all City of Decatur ad valorem taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes of the independent school system of the City of Decatur, in the amount of $8,000.00 if the income of that resident, together with the income of the spouse of that resident and all members of the family of that resident who also reside at such homestead, does not exceed $12,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. The value of the homestead in excess of the exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 8 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 8 to read as follows: Section 8. The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1994. Section 3 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of the City of Decatur shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Decatur for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the same date as the November, 1994, general election and shall issue the

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call therefor for not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to that date. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of DeKalb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act which provides an $8,000.00 additional homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for residents of that city who have annual incomes not exceeding $12,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over be approved? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Sections 1 and 2 shall become of full force and effect; otherwise, they shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Decatur. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given of intent to introduce local legislation in the 1994 Session of the Georgia General Assembly to change the amount and income limits for the low income elderly property tax exemption in the City of Decatur. Rep. Mike Polak, District 67

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Mike Polak, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 67th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Decatur DeKalb News/Era, which is the official organ of DeKalb County, on the following date: March 3, 1994. /s/ Mike Polak Representative, 67th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. TREUTLEN COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; COMPENSATION. No. 949 (House Bill No. 2035). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Treutlen County Board of Education, approved March 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2340), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4431), so as to provide for the compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the election of the members of the Treutlen County Board of Education, approved March 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2340), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4431), is amended by striking subsection (b) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) The compensation of the members of the board of education shall be in an amount not to exceed $100.00 per meeting; provided, however, the number of meetings of said board does not exceed two per month. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to adjust the compensation of members of the Treutlen County Board of Education; to provide for matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes. Honorable Hugh Gillis Senator, 20th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Larry J. Parrish, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 144th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Soperton

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News, which is the official organ of Treutlen County, on the following date: March 2, 1994. /s/ Larry J. Parrish Representative, 144th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. CRAWFORD COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; COMPENSATION. No. 950 (House Bill No. 2039). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County, approved March 2, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 339), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3380), so as to change the compensation of the members of said board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County, approved March 2, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 339), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3380), is amended by striking Section 7-A in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 7-A to read as follows:

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Section 7-A. The chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County shall receive the sum of $350.00 per month as compensation for his or her services on the board payable from funds of the county. Each of the other members of said board shall receive the sum of $300.00 per month as compensation for his or her services on the board payable from funds of the county. Each member shall also receive a travel allowance in the amount of $100.00 per month to meet documented travel expenses to be paid from county funds and shall be reimbursed from county funds for actual documented expenses incurred when traveling outside the county while in the performance of their duties. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to change the compensation of the members of the board of commissioners of Crawford County; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes. This 1st day of March, 1994. Crawford County Board of Commissioners GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Robert Ray, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 128th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Georgia Post,

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which is the official organ of Crawford County, on the following date: March 3, 1994. /s/ Robert Ray Representative, 128th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. ATKINSON COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; MEMBERSHIP; DISTRICTS; TERMS; ELECTIONS; COMPENSATION. No. 951 (House Bill No. 2042). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues in the County of Atkinson, approved July 23, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 380), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2252), an Act approved March 27, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2882) and an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4234), so as to reapportion the county; to provide for new districts; to provide for a chairperson and five commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide that the current members of the board of commissioners shall complete the terms for which they were elected; to provide for qualifications, election by majority vote, filling of vacancies, compensation, and terms of office of the chairperson and members of the board; to provide for duties and powers of the chairperson; to provide for submission for approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues in the County of Atkinson, approved July 23, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 380), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2252), an Act approved March 27, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2882) and an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4234), is amended by striking in their entirety Sections 1 through 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 1. (a) The board of commissioners of Atkinson County shall be composed of a chairperson and five other members, to be elected as provided in this section. (b) For the purposes of electing members to the board of commissioners, Atkinson County shall be divided into five commissioner districts as follows: COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 All of the area within the City Limits Lines of the City of Willacoochee. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 Beginning at a point where the centerline of the Old Douglas Road (also known as King Street) intersects the City Limits Line of the City of Pearson; thence running in a southerly direction along said City Limits Line around the western side of the City of Pearson to a point where the Pearson City Limits Line intersects with the centerline of U.S. Highway 221; thence continuing in a northerly direction around the Eastern side of the City of Pearson along said Pearson City Limits Line to a point where the Pearson City Limits Line intersects the centerline of U.S. Highway 82; thence continuing in a Westerly direction along the centerline of U.S. Highway 82 to a Point where the centerline of U.S. Highway 82 intersects the centerline of King Street (also known as the Old Douglas Rd); thence continuing in a Northerly

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direction along the centerline of King Street to a point where the centerline of King Street intersects the Pearson City Limits Line and the point of beginning. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 Beginning at a point where the centerline of U.S. Highway 441 intersects with the Atkinson-Coffee County Line and from said point of beginning running in a southerly direction along the centerline of U.S. Highway 441 until the centerline of U.S. Highway 441 intersects with the centerline of County Road 86; thence continuing in a Westerly direction along the centerline of County Road 86 to a point where the centerline of County Road 86 intersects the centerline of the Old Douglas Road; thence continuing in a Southerly direction along the centerline of the Old Douglas Road to a point where the centerline of the Old Douglas Road intersects the City Limits of the City of Pearson; thence continuing in a southerly direction along said City Limits around the western side of the City of Pearson to a point where the Pearson City Limits Line intersects with the centerline of U.S. Highway 221; thence continuing Southwesterly along the centerline of U.S. Highway 221 to a point where the Centerline of U.S. Highway 221 intersects the Atkinson-Clinch County line; thence continuing in a Westerly direction along the Atkinson-Clinch County line to a Point where the Atkinson-Clinch County Line intersects the Atkinson-Lanier County Line; thence continuing along the Atkinson-Lanier County Line in a Westerly direction to a point where the Atkinson-Lanier County Line intersects the Atkinson-Berrien County Line; thence continuing in a Northerly direction to a point where the Atkinson-Berrien County Line intersects the Atkinson-Coffee County Line; thence continuing in an Easterly direction along the Atkinson-Coffee County Line to a point where the Atkinson-Coffee County Line intersects the centerline of U.S. Highway 441, the point of beginning.

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LESS AND EXCEPT: All of the area within the City Limits Line of the City of Willacoochee which is contained in ELECTION DISTRICT 1. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 Beginning at a point where the centerline of U.S. Highway 441 intersects with the Atkinson-Coffee County Line and from said point of beginning running in a southerly direction along the centerline of U.S. Highway 441 until the centerline of U.S. Highway 441 intersects with the centerline of County Road 86; thence continuing in a Westerly direction along the centerline of County Road 86 to a point where the centerline of County Road 86 intersects the centerline of the Old Douglas Road; thence continuing in a Southerly direction along the centerline of the Old Douglas Road to a point where the centerline of the Old Douglas Road intersects the centerline of U.S. Highway 82; thence continuing Easterly along the centerline of U.S. Highway 82 to a point where the Centerline of U.S. Highway 82 intersects intersects with the centerline of County Road 233; thence continuing Northerly along the centerline of County Road 233 to a point where the Centerline of County Road 233 intersects with the centerline of Georgia Highway 64; thence continuing in a Northerly direction along the centerline of Georgia Highway 64 to a point where the centerline of Georgia Highway 64 intersects the Atkinson-Coffee County Line thence continuing in an Westerly direction along the Atkinson-Coffee County Line to a point where the Atkinson-Coffee County Line intersects the centerline of U.S. Highway 441, the point of beginning. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 Beginning at a point where the centerline of State Highway 64 intersects with the Atkinson-Coffee County Line and from said point of beginning running in a southerly direction along the centerline of State Highway 64 until the centerline of State Highway 64 intersects with the centerline of County Road 233; thence continuing in a Southerly direction along the centerline

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of County Road 233 to a point where the centerline of County Road 233 intersects the centerline of U.S. Highway 82; thence continuing in a Westerly direction along the centerline of the U.S. Highway 82 to a point where the centerline of the U.S. Highway 82 intersects the City Limits of the City of Pearson; thence continuing in a southerly direction along said City Limits around the Southeastern side of the City of Pearson to a point where the Pearson City Limits Line intersects with the centerline of U.S. Highway 221; thence continuing Southwesterly along the centerline of U.S. Highway 221 to a point where the Centerline of U.S. Highway 221 intersects the Atkinson-Clinch County line; thence continuing in an Easterly direction along the Atkinson-Clinch County line to a Point where the Atkinson-Clinch County Line intersects the Atkinson-Ware County Line; thence continuing along the Atkinson-Ware County Line in a Northerly direction to a point where the Atkinson-Ware County Line intersects the Atkinson-Coffee County Line; thence continuing in a Westerly direction along the Atkinson-Coffee County Line to a point where the Atkinson-Coffee County Line intersects the centerline of Georgia Highway 64, the point of beginning. (c) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Whenever the description of any commissioner district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map

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for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (4) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (5) Any part of Atkinson County which is not included in any commissioner district described in subsection (b) of this section shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (6) Any part of Atkinson County which is described in subsection (b) of this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2. (a) Each of the five members of the board other than the chairperson shall be elected by the electors of the district from which he or she offers. Candidates for members of the board other than the chairperson shall have been residents of the respective commissioner districts from which they offer for at least one year prior to the date of election. (b) The chairperson of the board shall be elected by the electors of the entire county. Candidates for chairperson shall have been residents of the county for at least one year prior to the date of election.

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(c) To be elected as chairperson or member of the board, a candidate shall receive a majority of the votes cast for the office for which he or she is a candidate. In the event no person receives a majority of the votes cast for an office, then it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of Atkinson County to hold and conduct a run-off election between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for such office in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the `Georgia Election Code.' Section 3. In the event of a vacancy in the office of chairperson or member of the board of commissioners for any reason other than expiration of a term of office, the remaining members of the board, including the chairperson unless the office of chairperson is vacant, shall elect a person to serve for the unexpired term. If the vacancy is for a member other than the chairperson, the person elected to fill the vacancy shall live in the commissioner district in which the vacancy occurred. In the event a member of the board other than the chairperson moves such member's residence from the district, a vacancy shall exist in such district and shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies. Section 4. The members of the board serving as such on the effective date of this Act shall complete the terms for which they were elected, which shall expire on December 31, 1996, and when their respective successors are elected and qualified. In the general election in 1996, a chairperson and a member for each commissioner district shall be elected for terms of four years. The chairperson and members of the board elected in 1996 shall take office on the first day of January, 1997, and serve for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, the chairperson and members of the board shall be elected quadrennially in the general election preceding the expiration of the terms of the chairperson and members then in office, shall take office on the first day of January in the succeeding year, and shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Section 5. (a) The chairperson of the board of commissioners, who shall devote full time to the duties of such

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office, shall receive a salary of $24,000.00 annually, and a county vehicle, with the cost of maintenance and fuel for such vehicle paid by the county. (b) The other members of the board shall receive $100.00 per month as full compensation for their duties. Section 6. The chairperson shall preside over meetings of the board of commissioners and shall vote on questions before the board only in the event of a tie vote by other members of the board. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Atkinson County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a bill to reapportion Atkinson County; to provide for new districts for five members of the Board of Commissioners; to provide for a chairperson to be elected by the electors of the entire county; to provide for the powers and duties of the chairperson; to change the compensation of the chairperson; to provide for publication of an annual financial statement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 24th day of February, 1994. Honorable Van Streat, Sr. Representative, 167th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Van Streat, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 167th

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District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Atkinson County Citizen, which is the official organ of Atkinson County, on the following date: March 3, 1994. /s/ Van Streat Representative, 167th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. SPALDING COUNTYMAGISTRATE COURT; CHIEF MAGISTRATE; NONPARTISAN NOMINATION AND ELECTION. No. 952 (House Bill No. 2044). AN ACT To provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Spalding County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Spalding County shall be elected by the qualified voters of Spalding County in a nonpartisan primary and election. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the chief magistrate of the

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magistrate court shall be elected pursuant to the general elections laws of Georgia. Section 2 . Beginning with the election held in 1996 and every four years thereafter, the chief magistrate of the magistrate court shall be elected at the nonpartisan primary and general election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of the chief magistrate of the magistrate court, and shall take office on January 1 immediately following such election for a term of four years and until such judge's successor is elected and qualified. Section 3 . Candidates for the office of chief magistrate of the magistrate court shall be nominated in a nonpartisan primary to be held at the same time as and in conjunction with the general primary every four years. A nominating petition shall not be required to place the name of any such candidate on the primary ballot. A candidate may have his or her name placed on the primary ballot by filing a notice of candidacy with the county election superintendent and by paying the qualifying fee. Section 4 . The candidate receiving a majority of votes in the nonpartisan primary shall be the nominee for the office of chief magistrate of the magistrate court and shall be the only candidate for such office to have his or her name appear on the general election ballot. In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the office shall be in a runoff to be held on the same day as a runoff from the general primary, as provided by state law, to determine which candidate will be on the general election ballot. Section 5 . The names of all candidates for the office of chief magistrate of the magistrate court shall appear in a separate section of each primary and general election ballot of each elector. No party designation or affiliation shall appear beside the name of any such candidate on any primary or general election ballot, and no candidate for the office of chief magistrate of the magistrate court shall be nominated by any political party. Section 6 . This Act is enacted pursuant to the authority of Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A.

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Section 7 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Spalding County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; and for other purposes. This 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ John Carlisle, Representative John Carlisle, 107th District, March 4, 1994 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John R. Carlisle, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 107th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Griffin Daily News, which is the official organ of Spalding County, on the following date: March 4, 1994. /s/ John R. Carlisle Representative, 107th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994.

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SPALDING COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 953 (House Bill No. 2045). AN ACT To provide for a homestead exemption from Spalding County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Spalding County, except for taxes for the water district, taxes for the fire protection district, and taxes to retire bonded indebtedness. (2) Gross income means gross income from all sources but shall not include income received as retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retirement, disability, or pension system, except income which is in excess of the maximum amount authorized to be paid to an individual and such individual's spouse under the federal Social Security Act, and income from such sources in excess of such maximum amount shall be included as gross income. (3) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . Each resident of Spalding County who is 65 years of age or older and whose gross income, together with the gross income of such resident's spouse who also occupies and

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resides at such homestead, does not exceed $40,000.00 per annum is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from Spalding County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $6,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for the taxable year beginning January 1, 1995, and then increasing by $1,000.00 in assessed value on January 1 of each succeeding taxable year until an exemption on that person's homestead from ad valorem taxes for county purposes reaches the amount of $10,000.00. The value of the homestead in excess of the above-exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Spalding County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Spalding County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, Griffin-Spalding County School District taxes, or municipal taxes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from Spalding County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 7 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 8 . Unless prevented by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Spalding County shall call and conduct an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Spalding County for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall cause the date

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and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Spalding County. The election shall be held on the date of and in conjunction with the November general election in 1994. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides for a homestead exemption from Spalding County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for qualified residents who are 65 years of age, or older, and whose gross income, together with the gross income of the resident's spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed $40,000.00 per annum in the amount of $6,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1995, $7,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1996, $8,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1997, $9,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1998, and $10,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1999, and $10,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1 of each year thereafter? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of Sections 1 through 7 of this Act, then Sections 1 through 7 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995; otherwise this Act shall be void and of no force and effect and shall be automatically repealed upon the date the election results are certified under this section. In the event the election provided for in this section is not conducted, this Act shall stand repealed in its entirety on December 31, 1994.

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The expense of such election shall be borne by Spalding County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 9 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 8 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 10 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to increase the homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for certain persons residing in Spalding County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Maureen C. Jackson as Clerk of Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John P. Yates, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 106th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Griffin Daily News, which is the official organ of Spalding County, on the following date: February 19, 1994. /s/ John P. Yates Representative, 106th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. RICHMOND COUNTYCIVIL COURT; CHIEF JUDGE; DUTIES; POWERS; TRANSFER OF CASES WITHIN THE CIVIL AND MAGISTRATE COURTS. No. 954 (House Bill No. 2048). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Civil Court of Richmond County, approved August 28, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 270), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2410), an Act approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3341), and an Act approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4467), so as to provide for the duties and powers of the Chief Judge of said Court; to provide for the handling and transfer of cases within the Civil Court and Magistrate Court of Richmond County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Civil Court of Richmond County, approved August 28, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 270), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2410), an Act approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3341), and an Act approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4467), is amended by adding, following Section 5, a Section 5.1 to read as follows:

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Section 5.1. The Chief Judge shall be responsible for the administration and the expeditious disposition of all business of the Civil Court and the Magistrate Court. The Chief Judge shall allocate the cases and all other business of and before the Courts among the judges of the Courts and any visiting judges who are authorized to serve in such Courts; shall make and publish all calendars; and generally shall supervise and direct the disposition of all business of the Courts, including but not limited to the direction of the Marshal of the Civil Court and Magistrate Court and the Clerk of the Civil Court and Magistrate Court in the performance of their duties. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Section 19, which deals with the mandatory transfer of cases between the Civil Court and the Magistrate Court of Richmond County. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a Bill to amend all laws relating to the Civil and Magistrate Court of Richmond County, Georgia, and in particular, to amend 1974 Ga. Laws 2410 et. seq. and 1984 Ga. Laws, 4467 et. seq. to provide for the procedures and operation of said Court; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the judges of said Court; to provide for the handling and disposition of cases filed in Civil Court and Magistrate Court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 31st day of January, 1994. William D. Jennings, III Chief Judge of the Civil and Magistrate Court of Richmond County, Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Bettieanne Childers Hart, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 116th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Augusta Chronicle, which is the official organ of Richmond County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Bettieanne Childers Hart Representative, 116th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 29, 1994. HOUSTON COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; MEMBERSHIP; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS; TERMS; OFFICERS; COMPENSATION; VACANCIES. No. 958 (Senate Bill No. 733). AN ACT To reconstitute the Board of Education of Houston County and provide for its powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities and subject it to certain constitutional and statutory provisions; to continue in office certain members of such board and provide for the expiration of their terms; to provide for education districts and at-large posts; to provide for the election of board members in nonpartisan primaries and elections; to provide for inclusions and exclusions; to provide for the chairperson and vice chairperson of the board; to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for successors; to provide for terms; to provide for vacancies; to provide for the compensation of members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide

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for submission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . (a) The Board of Education of Houston County as it existed on January 1, 1994, is continued in existence. Those members of the board of education who are serving as such on January 1, 1994, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members for the remainder of their terms of office and until successors are elected and qualified. The Board of Education of Houston County so continued and constituted as provided in this Act, sometimes referred to in this Act as the board, shall continue to have the powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities of that Board of Education of Houston County as existed immediately prior to January 1, 1994, and shall be subject to all constitutional and statutory provisions relating to county boards of education and not in conflict with this Act. (b) On and after January 1, 1995, the Board of Education of Houston County shall consist of seven members, two of whom shall be elected from the county at large and five of whom shall be elected from education districts described in Section 3 of this Act. Section 2 . (a) Future members of the board of education shall be elected in the same manner as county officers are elected at the general election held in November, 1994, and thereafter. Five members of the board shall represent one of the five education districts described in Section 3 of this Act, and the member representing each education district shall be elected solely by the voters who reside in that education district. (b) In order to be elected as a member of the board from an education district, a person must have resided in that district for at least six months prior to election thereto and must receive a majority of the votes cast for that office in that district only and not at large. Only electors who are residents of that education district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board

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from an education district, each candidate for such office shall specify the education district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected as a member of the board from an education district must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant. (c) Each candidate for election to the board of education shall have resided within the Houston County School District for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of the general election and shall at the time of qualification be a qualified voter of Houston County. (d) The terms of all members of the board shall be for four years beginning on the first day of January next following their election and until successors are elected and qualified. Section 3 . (a) For the purpose of electing members of the board of education, the Houston County School District shall be divided into five education districts as follows: Education District: 1 HOUSTON COUNTY VTD: 0003 MSSH (Part) Tract: 0202. Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119 Tract: 0203. Block(s): 315, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429 VTD: 0004 RECR (Part) Tract: 0204. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216 Tract: 0205. Block(s): 230, 231, 232 Tract: 0209. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 112, 113, 119, 120, 121 VTD: 0007 PKWD

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VTD: 0008 NSJH (Part) Tract: 0201.01 Block(s): 117, 118A, 118B Tract: 0201.02 Block(s): 201, 202, 219, 220, 221, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 301A, 301B, 301C, 302A, 302B, 302C, 303A, 303B, 304, 305, 306A, 306B, 306C, 307A, 307B, 307C, 308, 309A, 309B, 401A, 401B, 401C, 401D, 401E, 401F, 401G, 401H, 401J, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422A, 422B, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428 VTD: 0012 CENT (Part) Tract: 0201.01 Block(s): 101, 102A, 102B, 102C, 103, 104, 105A, 105B, 106A, 106B, 107, 108A, 108B, 109A, 109B, 110, 111A, 111B, 112A, 112B, 113, 114, 115, 116, 201A, 201B, 201C, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206A, 206B, 210A, 210B, 210C, 211, 212A, 212B, 212C, 213A, 213B, 214A, 214B, 215A, 215B, 216A, 216B, 401, 402 Tract: 0201.02 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218 Tract: 0202. Block(s): 408 Education District: 2 HOUSTON COUNTY VTD: 0010 UII (Part) Tract: 0211.02 Block(s): 107A, 107B, 108, 109, 110, 111A, 111B, 112A, 112B, 113A, 113B, 119, 120, 125, 126, 127, 128, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 142, 143 VTD: 0011 10TH (Part) Tract: 0211.02 Block(s): 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313

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Tract: 0211.03 Block(s): 334, 335, 336 Tract: 0212. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 201, 202, 203 VTD: 0012 CENT (Part) Tract: 0201.01 Block(s): 207A, 207B, 207C, 207D, 207E, 208A, 208B, 208C, 209, 217, 218A, 218B, 218C, 218D, 218E, 219A, 219B, 219C, 219D, 220, 221, 222A, 222B, 223, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 403, 404, 405, 406A, 406B, 406C, 407A, 407B, 407C, 408A, 408B, 408C, 409, 410, 411A, 411B, 412 VTD: 0013 ANNX VTD: 0017 WRJH Education District: 3 HOUSTON COUNTY VTD: 0009 LII VTD: 0011 10TH (Part) Tract: 0212. Block(s): 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 206 VTD: 0014 N13 VTD: 0015 12TH VTD: 0016 TOWN Education District: 4 HOUSTON COUNTY VTD: 0001 RUMB VTD: 0003 MSSH (Part) Tract: 0201.03 Block(s): 301A, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306A, 306B, 308A, 308B, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313A, 313B, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319 Tract: 0202. Block(s): 101 Tract: 0203. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218,

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219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410 Tract: 0204. Block(s): 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124 VTD: 0004 RECR (Part) Tract: 0201.03 Block(s): 307A, 307B Tract: 0203. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114A, 114B, 115, 116, 301 Tract: 0204. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 125, 126, 127, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906 Tract: 0205. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113A, 113B, 114A, 114B, 115, 116, 117, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 226, 229 Tract: 0206. Block(s): 902, 903, 904 VTD: 0008 NSJH (Part) Tract: 0201.02 Block(s): 224, 225, 226 Education District: 5 HOUSTON COUNTY VTD: 0002 MILL VTD: 0004 RECR (Part) Tract: 0201.02 Block(s): 222, 223 Tract: 0201.03 Block(s): 301B Tract: 0206. Block(s): 101, 102A, 102B, 102C, 102D, 102E, 103, 201, 202A, 202B, 202C, 202D, 202E, 203, 204A, 204B, 205, 206, 207A, 207B, 208, 901A, 901B,

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901C, 901D, 901E, 901F, 901G, 901H, 901J, 901K, 901L, 905, 906, 907A, 907B, 907C, 908A, 908B, 909A, 909B VTD: 0006 RUSS VTD: 0010 UII (Part) Tract: 0211.01 Block(s): 113B Tract: 0211.02 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106A, 106B, 106C, 106D, 106E, 106F, 114A, 114B, 115A, 115B, 116A, 116B, 117, 118, 121, 122, 123, 124, 129, 140, 141, 301, 304 Tract: 0211.03 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 301, 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345 (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms Tract, Block, and VTD shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term Precinct is synonymous with the term voting precinct and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown

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on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Houston County School District which is not included in any education district described in this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of Houston County School District which is described in this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 4 . (a) (1) The at-large offices on the Board of Education of Houston County shall be designated as Post 6 and Post 7. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board of education representing Post 6 or Post 7, each candidate for such office shall specify the post for which that person is a candidate. At the general election in 1994 and every four years thereafter, the member of the board of education shall be elected to Post 6 by the electors of the entire school district. The person elected to Post 6 shall serve beginning January 1, 1995, for an initial term of office of four years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Successors to such member shall serve for terms of office of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (2) At the general election in 1996 and every four years thereafter, the member of the board of education shall be elected to Post 7 by the electors of the entire school district. The member elected to Post 7 shall serve beginning January 1, 1997, for an initial term of office of four years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Successors to such member shall serve for

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terms of office of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (b) At the general election in 1994 and every four years thereafter, members of the board of education shall be elected from Education District 2 and Education District 4. Each candidate for membership on the board from such an education district shall be elected by a majority vote of only the qualified voters of such district voting in such election. Each such member elected from such education districts shall serve beginning January 1, 1995, for an initial term of office of four years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Successors to such members shall be elected in the same manner and shall serve for terms of office of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (c) At the general election in 1996 and every four years thereafter, members of the board of education shall be elected from Education District 1, Education District 3, and Education District 5. Each candidate for membership on the board from such an education district shall be elected by a majority vote of only the qualified voters of such district voting in such election. Each such member elected from such education districts shall serve beginning January 1, 1997, for an initial term of office of four years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Successors to such members shall be elected in the same manner and shall serve for terms of office of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (d) All members of the board shall be nominated and elected in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Election Code, in nonpartisan primaries and elections as provided in Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A. (e) At the first meeting of the board in January of each year, the members of the board shall elect their chairperson and other officers to serve for a term of one year as provided by the policy and rules of the board. The board shall provide in its rules for filling a vacancy in the chairperson's office. The vice chairperson selected by the board shall preside at board meetings in the absence of the chairperson and shall have the same right to vote while so presiding as any other member but shall have no other powers of the chairperson.

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(f) A majority of the board of education shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Section 5 . On and after January 1, 1995, a person filling a vacancy in Education District 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 on the board shall be required to be a resident of the education district from which his or her predecessor was elected and, in the case of a special election, such successor to fill a vacancy shall be elected from the education district in the same manner as his or her predecessor. Section 6 . On and after January 1, 1995, the members of the Board of Education of Houston County shall be compensated in the amount of $150.00 per month and, in addition, when meetings other than the regular school board meetings are held, each board member shall be compensated in the amount of $50.00 for either a meeting or tribunal attended by any such member; provided, however, that a member shall not be entitled to such $50.00 for special meetings more than four times in any given month. The compensation of the members of the board of education shall be paid only from the tax funds available to such board for educational purposes. Section 7 . It shall be the duty of the Board of Education of Houston County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Section 8 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to reconstitute the Board of Education of Houston County and provide for its powers, duties, rights, obligations and liabilities; to continue in office certain members of such board and provide for the expiration of their terms; to provide for education districts and at-large posts; to provide for the election of board members; to provide for the chairperson and vice chairperson of the board;

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and to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for successors; to provide for terms; to provide for vacancies; and for other purposes. This 26th day of January, 1994. Roy H. Watson, Jr. Representative, District 139 Sonny Perdue Senator, District 18 Robert Ray Representative, District 128 Larry Walker Representative, District 141 Johnny Floyd Representative, District 138 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Sonny Perdue, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 18th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Houston Home Journal, which is the official organ of Houston County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ Sonny Perdue Senator, 18th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved March 31, 1994.

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THOMASTON-UPSON COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING AUTHORITYPOWERS. No. 982 (House Bill No. 762). AN ACT To further define, prescribe, clarify, and enlarge the powers of the Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority which was created by an amendment to Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, which amendment is contained in Ga. L. May-June, 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 338, and which amendment was continued in force and effect by an Act approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3735); to declare the meaning of a provision of the amendment which created said Authority; to provide for the basis of the Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority, which was created by an amendment to Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, which amendment is contained in Ga. L. May-June, 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 338, and which amendment was continued in force and effect by an Act approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3735), shall have the following powers: The Authority shall have the power to borrow money by the execution of notes, bonds, certificates, or any other form of evidence of debt of whatever kind or character in order to acquire any type of property it is authorized to acquire or in order to undertake, acquire, reacquire, improve, equip, finance, refinance, fund or refund any project or any type of property which the Authority has acquired or financed, or which any government owns, desires to acquire, or desires to refinance or refund. Section 2 . It is declared that paragraph E. (9) of the quoted language in Section 1 of the amendment to Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945,

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which amendment created the Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority, which amendment is contained in Ga. L. May-June, 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 338, and which amendment was continued in force and effect by an Act approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3735), does, and was intended to, include all of the powers and authority expressly set forth and conferred by Section 1 of this Act. Section 3 . This Act is enacted pursuant to the inherent power of the General Assembly and by the power vested in the General Assembly by virtue of paragraph DD. of the quoted language in Section 1 of that certain amendment to Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, which amendment created the Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority, and which amendment is contained in Ga. L. May-June, 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 338, and which amendment was continued in force and effect by an Act approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3735). Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1993 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a Bill to further define, prescribe, clarify and enlarge the powers of the Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority, which Authority was created by an Amendment to Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, (Ga. L., May-June, 1964 Extraordinary Session, p. 338 et seq., and to declare the meaning of Section 1, E., (9) of said Amendment which created said Authority. This 8th day of February, 1993. /s/ Robert M. Crawford Representative 129th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Robert M. Crawford, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 129th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Thomaston Times, which is the official organ of Upson County, on the following date: February 10, 1994. /s/ Robert M. Crawford Representative, 129th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. BUTTS COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; MEMBERSHIP; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS; TERMS; CHAIRPERSON; COMPENSATION. No. 983 (House Bill No. 1565). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 793), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5400) and an Act approved March 2, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4856), so as to change or restate the provisions relating to membership, elections, districts, qualifications, terms of office, creation of and manner of filling vacancies, and quorum of the members of the Board of Commissioners of Butts County; to provide for the selection and term of the chairperson; to restate the provisions relating to the compensation and allowances of the chairperson and members of the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 793), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5400) and an Act approved March 2, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4856), is amended by striking Section 3A of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3A to read as follows: Section 3A. (a) The provisions of this section shall supersede any provisions of this Act to the contrary in effect on January 1, 1985, or on January 1, 1994. (b) The Board of Commissioners of Butts County shall consist of five members to be elected from single member districts as provided in this section. (c) For the purpose of electing the members of the board, Butts County is divided into five single member districts as follows: Commissioner District No. 1: Being located in the Eastern and Southeastern portion of Butts County, Georgia, and being bounded as follows: The Point of Beginning shall be where Georgia Highway #36 intersects with the Butts County - Newton County Line. From this Point of Beginning Southwest along Georgia Highway #36 until it intersects with Jim McMichael Road (County Road #68); thence South along Jim McMichael Road (County Road #68) until it intersects with Four Points Road (County Road #295); thence East along Four Points Road (County Road #295) until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence East along Stark Road (County Road #289) until it intersects with Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292); thence South along Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292) until it intersects with Pratt Smith Road (County Road #87); thence South along Pratt Smith Road (County Road #87) until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 until it intersects with McCoy

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Road (County Road #117); thence Southwest along McCoy Road (County Road #117) until it intersects with the Southern Railroad; thence Southeast along the Southern Railroad until it intersects with the City Limits of the City of Flovilla; thence East, Southeast, and West along the City Limits of the City of Flovilla to the intersection of Beaty Road (County Road #139) and Cenie Road (County Road #139); thence West along Cenie Road (County Road #139) until it intersects with State Highway #42; thence South along State Highway #42 until it intersects with Mount Vernon Church Road (County Road #136); thence West along Mount Vernon Church Road (County Road #136) until it intersects with Mountain View Road (County Road #135); thence North along Mountain View Road (County Road #135) until it intersects with Brownlee Road (County Road #296); thence North along Brownlee Road (County Road #296) until it intersects with East Ball Road (County Road #297); thence West and North along East Ball Road (County Road #297) until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence Southwest along State Highway #36 until it intersects with the Butts County - Lamar County Line; thence East along Butts-Lamar County Line to intersection of Monroe County Line, thence East along Butts-Monroe County Line to intersection of Jasper County Line, thence North along Butts-Jasper County Line to intersection of Newton County Line, thence North along Butts-Newton County Line to the Point of Beginning. Commissioner District No. 2: Being located in the East central portion of Butts County, Georgia, and being bounded as follows: The Point of Beginning shall be where Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292) intersects State Highway #16 East of the City of Jackson. From this Point of Beginning East along State Highway #16 until it intersects with McCoy Road (County Road #117); thence Southwest along McCoy Road (County Road #117) until it intersects with the Southern Railroad; thence Southeast along the Southern Railroad until it intersects with the City Limits of the City of Flovilla; thence East, Southeast, and West along the City Limits

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of the City of Flovilla to the intersection of Beaty Road (County Road #139) and Cenie Road (County Road #139); thence West along Cenie Road (County Road #139) until it intersects with State Highway #42; thence South along State Highway #42 until it intersects with Mount Vernon Church Road (County Road #136); thence West along Mount Vernon Church Road (County Road #136) until it intersects with Mountain View Road (County Road #135); thence North along Mountain View Road (County Road #135) until it intersects with Brownlee Road (County Road #296); thence North along Brownlee Road (County Road #296) until it intersects with Aboothiacoosta Creek; thence East along Aboothiacoosta Creek until it intersects with Town Branch; thence Northwest along Town Branch until it intersects with the City Limits of the City of Jackson; thence East and North along the City Limits of the City of Jackson until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16, entering the City Limits of the City of Jackson, until it intersects with Georgia Avenue; thence North along Georgia Avenue until it intersects with First Avenue; thence West along First Avenue until it intersects with Alabama Boulevard; thence North along Alabama Boulevard until it intersects with Mitchell Street; thence West along Mitchell Street until it intersects with Sherrill Street; thence North along Sherrill Street until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence Southwest along Stark Road (County Road #289) until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence South along State Highway #36 until it intersects with Pine Street; thence West along Pine Street until it intersects with Glynn Street; thence North and Northwest along Glynn Street until it intersects with Mulberry Street; thence North along Mulberry Street until it intersects with Glynn Street; thence Northwest along Glynn Street until it intersects with Oak Street; thence South along Oak Street until it intersects with Slaughter Street; thence West along Slaughter Street until it intersects with Chestnut Drive; thence North along Chestnut Drive until it intersects with Carter Avenue; thence West along Carter Avenue until it intersects with Oakland Circle; thence Southwest along

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Oakland Circle until it intersects with McDonough Road; thence Northwest along McDonough Road until it intersects with Watson Creek; thence East along Watson Creek until it intersects with Yellow Water Creek; thence East along Yellow Water Creek until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence Southwest along Stark Road (County Road #289) to the intersection of Moore Road (County Road #85); thence East and South along Moore Road (County Road #85) until it intersects with Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292); thence Southwest along Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292) to the Point of Beginning. Commissioner District No. 3: Being located in the Southwestern portion of Butts County, Georgia, and being bounded as follows: The Point of Beginning shall be where State Highway #36 intersects with the Butts County - Lamar County Line. From this Point of Beginning Northeast along State Highway #36 until it intersects with East Ball Road (County Road #297); thence South and East along East Ball Road (County Road #297) until it intersects with Brownlee Road (County Road #296); thence North along Brownlee Road (County Road #296) until it intersects with Aboothiacoosta Creek; thence East along Aboothiacoosta Creek until it intersects with Town Branch; thence Northwest along Town Branch until it intersects with the City Limits of the City of Jackson; thence East and North along the City Limits of the City of Jackson until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16, entering the City Limits of the City of Jackson, until it intersects with Seventh Street; thence South along Seventh Street until it intersects with Main Street; thence Northwest along Main Street until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 until it intersects with Lyons Street; thence Northwest along Lyons Street until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence South along State Highway #36 until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Rout #16 until it intersects with Oak Street; thence South along Oak Street until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence

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South along State Highway #36 until it intersects with Brownlee Road (County Road #296); thence South along Brownlee Road (County Road #296) until it intersects with Co-op Way; thence West along Co-op Way until it intersects with State Highway #36 and the City Limits of the City of Jackson; thence West, North, West, and North along the City Limits of the City of Jackson until it intersects with Harkness Street; thence East along Harkness Street until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 until it intersects with Interstate Highway 75; thence North along Interstate Highway 75 until it intersects with the Butts County - Spalding County Line; thence South along the Butts-Spalding County Line until it intersects with the Lamar County Line; thence East along the Butts-Lamar County Line to the Point of Beginning. Commissioner District No. 4: Being located in the West central portion of Butts County, Georgia, and being bounded as follows: The Point of Beginning shall be where High Falls Road (County Road #291) intersects with State Highway #16 East of the City of Jackson. From this Point of Beginning, North along High Falls Road (County Road #291) until it intersects with the Town Limits of the Town of Jenkinsburg; thence Southeast along the Town Limits of the Town of Jenkinsburg until it intersects with Shiloh Road (County Road #93); thence South along Shiloh Road (County Road #93) until it intersects with Yellow Water Creek; thence East along Yellow Water Creek until it intersects with Walter Moore Road (County Road #211); thence North along Walter Moore Road (County Road #211) until it intersects with State Highway #42; thence Southeast along State Highway #42 until it intersects with Watson Creek; thence East along Watson Creek until it intersects with McDonough Road; thence Southeast along McDonough Road until it intersects with Oakland Circle; thence Northeast along Oakland Circle until it intersects with Carter Avenue; thence East along Carter Avenue until it intersects with Chestnut Drive; thence South along Chestnut Drive until it intersects with Slaughter Street; thence East along Slaughter

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Street until it intersects with Oak Street; thence North along Oak Street until it intersects with Glynn Street; thence Southeast along Glynn Street until it intersects with Mulberry Street; thence South on Mulberry Street until it intersects with Glynn Street; thence Southeast on Glynn Street until it intersects with Pine Street; thence East along Pine Street until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence North along State Highway #36 until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence Northeast along Stark Road (County Road #289) until it intersects with Sherrill Street; thence South along Sherrill Street until it intersects with Mitchell Street; thence East along Mitchell Street until it intersects with Alabama Boulevard; thence South along Alabama Boulevard until it intersects with First Avenue; thence East along First Avenue until it intersects with Georgia Avenue; thence South along Georgia Avenue until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence East along State Highway #16 until it intersects with Seventh Street; thence South along Seventh Street until it intersects with Main Street; thence Northwest along Main Street until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 until it intersects with Lyons Street; thence Northwest along Lyons Street until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence South along State Highway #36 until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 until it intersects with Oak Street; thence South along Oak Street until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence South along State Highway #36 until it intersects with Brownlee Road (County Road #296); thence South along Brownlee Road (County Road #296) until it intersects with Co-op Way; thence West along Co-op Way until it intersects with State Highway #36 and the City Limits of the City of Jackson; thence West, North, West, and North along the City Limits of the City of Jackson until it intersects with Harkness Street; thence East along Harkness Street until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence West along State Highway #16 back to the Point of Beginning.

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Commissioner District No. 5: Being located in the Eastern and Northern portion of Butts County, Georgia, and being bounded as follows: The Point of Beginning shall be where Interstate Highway 75 intersects the Butts County - Spalding County Line. From this Point of Beginning South along Interstate Highway 75 until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence East along State Highway #16 until it intersects with High Falls Road (County Road #291); thence North along High Falls Road (County Road #291) until it intersects with the Town Limits of the Town of Jenkinsburg; thence Southeast along the Town Limits of the Town of Jenkinsburg until it intersects with Shiloh Road (County Road #93); thence South along Shiloh Road (County Road #93) until it intersects with Yellow Water Creek; thence East along Yellow Water Creek until it intersects with Walter Moore Road (County Road #211); thence North along Walter Moore Road (County Road #211) until it intersects with State Highway #42; thence Southeast along State Highway #42 until it intersects with Watson Creek; thence East along Watson Creek until it intersects with Yellow Water Creek; thence East along Yellow Water Creek until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence Southwest along Stark Road (County Road #289) to the intersection of Moore Road (County Road #85); thence East and South along Moore Road (County Road #85) until it intersects with Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292); thence Southwest along Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292) until it intersects with State Highway #16; thence East along State Highway #16 until it intersects with Pratt Smith Road (County Road #87); thence North along Pratt Smith Road (County Road #87) until it intersects with Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292); thence North along Halls Bridge Road (County Road #292) until it intersects with Stark Road (County Road #289); thence West along Stark Road (County Road #289) until it intersects with Jim McMichael Road (County Road #68); thence North along Jim McMichael Road (County Road #68) until it intersects with State Highway #36; thence Northeast along State Highway #36 until it intersects the Butts County - Newton County Line; thence

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Northwest along the Butts-Newton County Line until it intersects with the Henry County Line; thence Southwest along the Butts-Henry County Line until it intersects with the Spalding County Line; thence Southwest along the Butts-Spalding County Line to the Point of Beginning. (d) One member shall be elected to the board from each of the five commissioner districts. Only the qualified electors residing within a commissioner district shall vote for a candidate for election to the board from such commissioner district and election shall be solely by the vote of the electors who reside within the respective commissioner district. (e) Each candidate for election to the board from a commissioner district shall be a resident of the commissioner district for which such person seeks election. All members of the board shall meet the qualifications for office set forth in Code Section 45-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. (f) Pursuant to a consent decree and order entered on June 10, 1993, in the case of Duffey, et al. v. Butts County Board of Commissioners, et al. , in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Macon Division, Civil Action No. 92-233-3MAC (WDO), a special election was held for certain members of the board and all of the members of the board shall be elected, shall take office, and shall have terms of office as follows: (1) The members of the board elected in such special election from Commissioner District No. 1, Commissioner District No. 2, and Commissioner District No. 5 shall have terms of office expiring when their respective successors take office on the first Monday in January, 1997; (2) The member from former Commissioner District No. 3 shall represent Commissioner District No. 3 and shall have a term of office expiring when such member's successor takes office on the first Monday in January, 1995; and

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(3) The member from former Commissioner District No. 5 shall represent Commissioner District No. 4 and shall have a term of office expiring when such member's successor takes office on the first Monday in January, 1995. Following the initial terms of office specified in this subsection, all members of the board shall be elected at the November general election immediately preceding the expiration of the respective terms of office, shall take office on the first Monday in January immediately following their respective elections, and shall have terms of office of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified and take office. (g) In the event a vacancy occurs on the Board of Commissioners of Butts County for any reason other than the expiration of a term of office, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of Article 14 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 and Code Section 36-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and the residency requirements set out in this section. In the event a member moves his or her residence from the commissioner district he or she represents, a vacancy shall exist from such district and shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies are filled. (h) At the first regular meeting of the board of commissioners in January of each year, the members of the board shall select, by majority vote, one of their number to serve as chairperson of the board. (i) Three members of the board of commissioners shall constitute a quorum to conduct and transact business as a board. (j) Each person elected and qualified to hold office as a member of the board of commissioners elected from a district shall receive the same annual compensation and allowances as is now or shall hereafter be allotted for each member of the board of commissioners. The chairperson of the board of commissioners shall continue to receive such compensation

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or allowances as are now or shall hereafter be allotted by law. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 793), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5400) and an Act approved March 2, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4856); and for other purposes. This 20th day of December, 1993. Representative Larry Smith 109th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Larry Smith, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 109th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Jackson Progress-Argus, which is the official organ of Butts County, on the following date: December 22, 1993. /s/ Larry Smith Representative, 109th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994.

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BALDWIN COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; COUNTY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUMS. No. 984 (House Bill No. 1649). AN ACT To provide for homestead exemptions from Baldwin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Baldwin County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for residents of that county and school district after a phase in period; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of each exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for referenda; to provide for applicability, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Part 1 Section 1 . For purposes of this part, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means all ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Baldwin County including, but not limited to, taxes to retire bonded indebtedness but not including county school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . Each resident of Baldwin County is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Baldwin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes the following amounts:

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(1) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1995, $4,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; (2) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1996, $6,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; (3) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1997, $8,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; and (4) For all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1998, $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. The value of the homestead in excess of the amount exempted by this section shall remain subject to taxation. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Baldwin County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this part and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this part to notify the tax commissioner of Baldwin County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemptions granted by this part shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or county school district taxes for educational purposes. Section 6 . The exemptions granted by this part shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from Baldwin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 7 . The exemptions granted by this part shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995.

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Section 8 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Baldwin County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this part to the electors of Baldwin County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the earliest date therefor permissible under Code Section 21-3-52 of the O.C.G.A. and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Baldwin County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall Part 1 of an Act be approved which provides for a homestead exemption of Baldwin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 for qualified residents after a phase in period? All persons desiring to vote for approval of this part shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of this part, then Sections 1 through 7 of this part shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If Sections 1 through 7 of this part are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 7 of this part shall not become effective, and this part shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Baldwin County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Part 2 Section 9 . For purposes of this Act, the term:

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(1) Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Baldwin County school district including, but not limited to, taxes to retire school bond indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 10 . Each resident of the Baldwin County school district is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Baldwin County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the following amounts: (1) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1995, $4,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; (2) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1996, $6,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; (3) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1997, $8,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; and (4) For all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1998, $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. The value of the homestead in excess of the amount exempted by this section shall remain subject to taxation. Section 11 . The tax commissioner of Baldwin County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this part and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 12 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this part to notify the tax commissioner of Baldwin

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County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 13 . The exemptions granted by this part shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or county taxes for county purposes. Section 14 . The exemptions granted by this part shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from Baldwin County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. Section 15 . The exemptions granted by this part shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 16 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Baldwin County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this part to the electors of the Baldwin County school district for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the earliest date therefor permissible under Code Section 21-3-52 of the O.C.G.A. and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Baldwin County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall Part 2 of an Act be approved which provides for a homestead exemption of Baldwin County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 for qualified residents after a phase in period? All persons desiring to vote for approval of this part shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on

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such question are for approval of this part, then Sections 9 through 15 of this part shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If Sections 9 through 15 of this part are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 9 through 15 of this part shall not become effective, and this part shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Baldwin County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Part 3 Section 17 . Except as otherwise provided in Part 1 and 2 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 18 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for homestead exemptions from Baldwin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Baldwin County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of such county and school district; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes. This 28th day of January, 1994. Representative Bobby Eugene Parham 122nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Bobby Eugene Parham, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 122nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Union Recorder, which is the official organ of Baldwin County, on the following date: January 28, 1994. /s/ Bobby Eugene Parham Representative, 122nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. CITY OF DALTONHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; CITY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 985 (Senate Bill No. 634). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from certain City of Dalton ad valorem taxes for city purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city, approved March 24, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4187), so as to provide that such exemption shall be in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Dalton ad valorem taxes for city purposes; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . An Act providing a homestead exemption from certain City of Dalton ad valorem taxes for city purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city, approved March 24, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4187), is amended by striking subsection (e) of Section 1 and inserting in its place a new subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, county taxes, or City of Dalton Independent School District taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Dalton ad valorem taxes for city purposes. Section 2 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1994. Section 3 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of the City of Dalton shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Dalton for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the July, 1994, state-wide general primary and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of the City of Dalton. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides that the homestead exemption from certain City of Dalton ad valorem taxes for city purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city shall be in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Dalton ad valorem taxes for city purposes?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1994. If Sections 1 and 2 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Dalton. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 4 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from certain City of Dalton ad valorem taxes for city purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city, approved March 24, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4187); and for other purposes. This 31st day of January, 1994. /s/ Senator Stephen B. Farrow, 54th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Farrow, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 54th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Daily Citizen News, which is the official organ of Whitfield County, on the following date: February 4, 1994. /s/ Steve Farrow Senator, 54th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. TROUP COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGE; DUTIES; COMPENSATION; SECRETARY. No. 986 (Senate Bill No. 702). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Troup County, approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3020), as amended, so as to provide that the judge of the state court shall be a full-time judge within the meaning of Code Section 15-7-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the judge; to provide for a secretary for the judge of the state court and the appointment, duties, and compensation thereof; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Troup County, approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3020), as amended, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 5 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) The judge of the state court of Troup County shall be a full-time judge within the meaning of Code Section 15-7-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and shall devote his or her full time to the duties of the office. Such judge shall be compensated in an amount equal to 90 percent of the compensation of a judge of the superior court of Troup County, including the state salary and any county supplement paid to any judge of the superior court. Such compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Troup County. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by adding, following Section 5, a new Section 5.1 to read as follows: Section 5.1. The judge of the state court shall have the authority to employ a secretary and to assign such duties, powers, and authority to such secretary as shall be determined by the judge. Such secretary shall be compensated in equal monthly installments from the funds of Troup County in such amount as may be fixed by the judge with the consent of the governing authority of the county. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Troup County (formerly the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County),

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approved March 6, 1962 (G. L. 1962, P. 2020), as amended; and for other purposes. This 26th day of January, 1994. /s/ Steve Langford Honorable Steve Langford, Senator, 29th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Langford, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 29th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the LaGrange Daily News, which is the official organ of Troup County, on the following date: January 28, 1994. /s/ Steve Langford Senator, 29th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. CITY OF MORROWHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; CITY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 987 (Senate Bill No. 703). AN ACT To amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Morrow ad valorem taxes for city purposes, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4446), so as to

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increase the amount of homestead exemption from City of Morrow ad valorem taxes to $8,000.00; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Morrow ad valorem taxes for city purposes, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4446), is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b) of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (b) Each resident of the City of Morrow is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all City of Morrow ad valorem taxes for city purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. Section 2 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of the City of Morrow shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Morrow for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the July, 1994, general primary and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of the City of Morrow. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from certain City of Morrow ad valorem taxes for city purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If Section 1 of this Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Morrow. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 3 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 2 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Morrow ad valorem taxes for city purposes, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4446); and for other purposes. This 17th day of February, 1994. Senator Terrell Starr 44th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Terrell Starr, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 44th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 19, 1994. /s/ Terrell Starr Senator, 44th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 23rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. WAYNE COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. No. 988 (Senate Bill No. 720). AN ACT To amend an Act changing the method of electing members of the board of education of Wayne County, approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 3361), so as to provide for compensation for the members of the board; to provide for expenses and accounts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act changing the method of electing members of the board of education of Wayne County, approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 3361), is amended by adding a new Section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. The members of the board of education of Wayne County shall, when approved by the board, receive a

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per diem of not less than $50.00 and not more than $100.00 for each day of attendance at meetings of the board and while meeting and traveling within or outside the state as a member of a committee of the board on official business, plus reimbursement for actual expenses necessarily incurred in connection therewith. The accounts for such expenses shall be submitted for approval to the local school superintendent. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act changing the method of electing members of the board of education of Wayne County, approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 3361); and for other purposes. This 15th day of February, 1994. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Press-Sentinel, which is the official organ of Wayne County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. WHITFIELD COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS. No. 989 (Senate Bill No. 723). AN ACT To amend an Act shortening the terms of office and providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Whitfield County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 3638), so as to change the composition of education districts; to provide for the election of members from such education districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act shortening the terms of office and providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Whitfield County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3638), is amended by striking in its entirety paragraph (2) of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows: (2) `Education districts' means the education districts for the election of members of the board of education as hereafter described: Education District: 1 WHITFIELD COUNTY VTD: 0006 6A (Part) Tract: 0010. Block(s): 111C, 111D, 111E, 111F, 210B Tract: 0013.

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Block(s): 101B, 101C, 103B, 104B, 105C, 105D, 105E, 106B, 106C, 106D, 107B, 107C, 107D, 114B, 114C, 118B VTD: 0007 ANTIOCH (Part) Tract: 0012. Block(s): 127, 128, 129, 130, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209A, 209B, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 301B, 307B, 308B, 308C, 309C, 310D, 310E, 310F, 310G, 310H, 311C, 312C, 317B, 318B, 319B, 320B, 321B, 321C, 322C, 322D, 323, 324, 327, 328, 407B, 408B, 408C, 409B, 439B, 439C, 440B, 440C, 441B, 441C, 506C, 525B, 528B, 528C, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534C, 535, 536C, 536D, 536E, 536F, 536G, 537, 538, 539B, 539C, 539D, 539E, 539F, 540B, 540C, 541B, 542B, 543B, 544C, 544D, 545, 546B Tract: 0013. Block(s): 115D, 115E, 115F, 116, 117, 119B, 119C, 120B, 120C, 120D, 122B, 122C, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 201C, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211B, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218 VTD: 0010 DUG GAP (Part) Tract: 0012. Block(s): 433B, 443, 444, 445, 446 Tract: 0014. Block(s): 236B, 237B, 237C, 241B, 242, 243B, 410, 411, 421, 501C, 501D, 501E, 501F, 501G, 501H, 501J, 501K, 502, 503, 504, 505 Tract: 0015. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 125, 126 VTD: 0011 EASTSIDE (Part) Tract: 0011. Block(s): 101, 102, 201, 202, 203, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323B, 324, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411 VTD: 0012 FINCHER VTD: 0018 TILTON

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Education District: 2 WHITFIELD COUNTY VTD: 0001 1A (Part) Tract: 0005. Block(s): 138C, 202B VTD: 0005 5A (Part) Tract: 0004. Block(s): 105B, 105C, 108B, 109B, 316C, 401C, 401D, 401E, 401F, 401G Tract: 0005. Block(s): 138E, 201B VTD: 0009 COHUTTA VTD: 0011 EASTSIDE (Part) Tract: 0004. Block(s): 101, 102, 103B, 106B, 107, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 501B Tract: 0010. Block(s): 101, 102, 103C, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117B, 118B VTD: 0013 GROVELEVEL (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 112, 113, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513 Tract: 0004. Block(s): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208D, 208E, 209, 301D, 301E, 302A, 302B, 303B, 303C, 303D, 303E, 303F, 304B, 305, 306A, 306B, 307B, 307C, 307D, 308, 309B, 309C, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315B, 315C, 316D VTD: 0014 LOWER TENTH VTD: 0016 NINTH VTD: 0017 PLEASANT GROVE (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413B, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431 Tract: 0005.

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Block(s): 139, 140B, 141C, 146B VTD: 0021 UPPER TENTH Education District: 3 WHITFIELD COUNTY VTD: 0001 1A (Part) Tract: 0005. Block(s): 138B, 203B, 203C, 204C, 204D, 501, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510B, 512B, 513, 514D, 515B, 522B, 602B, 603D, 701D, 701E, 701F, 701G VTD: 0002 2A (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 315, 335, 336 Tract: 0005. Block(s): 111C, 112B, 116, 117, 118, 119, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128D, 128E, 128F, 128G, 128H, 133, 134B, 136B, 137B, 138D, 149B, 150C, 152B, 502, 503, 504, 505, 511B, 705B VTD: 0017 PLEASANT GROVE (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334 Tract: 0005. Block(s): 120, 121, 141B, 142, 143, 144, 145B VTD: 0020 TUNNEL HILL (Part) Tract: 0001. Block(s): 619, 621, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640 Tract: 0003. Block(s): 306, 307, 308, 309 Tract: 0005. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 113B, 114, 115 Tract: 0006.98 Block(s): 101B, 102B, 103A, 103B, 104, 105, 106A, 106B, 107A, 107B, 107C, 107D, 107E, 107F, 108A, 108B, 108C, 108D, 108E, 108F, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120,

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121, 122A, 122B, 122C, 123A, 123B, 124, 125A, 125B, 125C, 126, 127A, 127B, 127C, 127D, 127E, 127F, 127G, 127H, 127J, 128, 129A, 129B, 130A, 130B, 131A, 131B, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143A, 143B, 143C, 144A, 144B, 144C, 144D, 145A, 145B, 145C, 146A, 146B, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157A, 157B, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 204A, 204B, 205A, 205B, 205C, 205D, 206A, 206B, 207A, 207B, 208A, 208B, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215A, 215B, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221A, 221B, 221C, 222, 223, 224A, 224B, 224C, 224D, 224E, 225, 226A, 226B, 226C, 401B, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412B, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421 Tract: 0016.97 Block(s): 238A Tract: 0016.98 Block(s): 238C, 240B, 241 VTD: 0022 VARNELL Education District: 4 WHITFIELD COUNTY VTD: 0002 2A (Part) Tract: 0005. Block(s): 706C Tract: 0006.98 Block(s): 422C, 422D, 423B Tract: 0008. Block(s): 101B, 102C, 103B, 103C, 103D, 105B, 106B, 107B, 109B, 110C, 117D, 117E, 118C, 118D, 119B, 119F, 119G, 119H, 119J, 124B, 124C, 124D, 130D, 130E, 135D, 135E, 140B, 140C, 141B, 146B, 401C, 401D, 401E, 402, 410A, 410B, 410C, 410D Tract: 0009. Block(s): 301B, 301C, 301D, 306B, 317B, 317C VTD: 0003 3A (Part) Tract: 0009. Block(s): 408B

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VTD: 0004 4A (Part) Tract: 0012. Block(s): 403B, 447, 448 Tract: 0014. Block(s): 102B, 103B, 103C, 104B, 104C, 104D, 105B, 106B, 106C, 106D, 106E, 106F, 201B, 202B, 203B, 204B, 204C, 205B, 205C, 205D, 206B, 207B, 207C, 209C, 210D, 210E, 210F, 210G, 210H, 210J, 210K, 213B, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221B, 223B, 224B, 225B, 226B, 227B, 229B, 307B, 307C, 307D, 308B, 326C, 327C, 328B, 328C, 328D, 331B, 332B, 333A, 333B, 334A, 334B VTD: 0008 CARBONDALE VTD: 0010 DUG GAP (Part) Tract: 0008. Block(s): 147, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 411, 412, 416, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447 Tract: 0012. Block(s): 404B, 405B, 413B, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424B, 425B Tract: 0014. Block(s): 107B, 107C, 108B, 210L, 210M, 233, 234, 235B, 235C, 401, 402B, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420 Tract: 0015. Block(s): 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 311, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418 VTD: 0015 MILL CREEK AND WESTSIDE (Part) Tract: 0007. Block(s): 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 230, 231, 232, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 321, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 401, 402, 403, 404,

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405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419 Tract: 0008. Block(s): 120A, 120D, 121B, 121C, 123D, 148, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 301, 302B, 302C, 302D, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 413, 414, 415, 417, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478 VTD: 0019 TRICHUM VTD: 0020 TUNNEL HILL (Part) Tract: 0006.98 Block(s): 301A, 301B, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308 Tract: 0007. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) The members of the board of education from Education Districts 1 and 3 who were elected at the 1990 general election pursuant to the provisions of the local constitutional amendment and who took office on the first day of January, 1991, shall serve out their terms of office, which shall expire December 31, 1996, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be elected from Education Districts 1 and 3 as described in paragraph (2) of Section 1 of this Act at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of their terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for a term of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (b) The member of the board of education elected at large from Education District 5 at the 1994 general election pursuant to the provisions of the local constitutional amendment shall take office on January 1, 1995, for a term of four

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years and until a successor is elected and qualified. Thereafter, a successor shall be elected at large at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following the election for a term of four years and until a successor is elected and qualified. (c) The members of the board of education from Education Districts 2 and 4 who were elected at the 1992 general election pursuant to the provisions of the local constitutional amendment and who took office on the first day of January, 1993, shall serve out their terms of office, which shall expire December 31, 1994, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be elected from Education Districts 2 and 4 as described in paragraph (2) of Section 1 of this Act at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of their terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act shortening the terms of office and providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Whitfield County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3638); and for other purposes. This 11th day of February, 1994. Stephen B. Farrow Senator, 64th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Stephen B. Farrow, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 54th

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District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Daily Citizen News, which is the official organ of Whitfield County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ Stephen B. Farrow Senator, 54th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. WHITFIELD COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 990 (Senate Bill No. 724). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Whitfield County, approved February 21, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2175), as amended, so as to change the composition of commissioner districts from which certain members of the board are elected; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the board of commissioners of Whitfield County, approved February 21, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2175), as amended, is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Section 3 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) For purposes of electing members of the board of commissioners of Whitfield County, the county is divided into four commissioner districts described as follows:

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Commissioner District No. 1 WHITFIELD COUNTY VTD: 0006 6A VTD: 0007 ANTIOCH VTD: 0010 DUG GAP (Part) Tract: 0012. Block(s): 410, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433A, 433B, 434, 435, 436, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446 Tract: 0014. Block(s): 236A, 236B, 237A, 237B, 237C, 238, 239, 240, 241A, 241B, 242, 243A, 243B, 410, 411, 421, 501A, 501B, 501C, 501D, 501E, 501F, 501G, 501H, 501J, 501K, 502, 503, 504, 505 Tract: 0015. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 125, 126 VTD: 0011 EASTSIDE (Part) Tract: 0011. Block(s): 101, 102, 201, 202, 203, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323A, 323B, 324, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411 VTD: 0012 FINCHER VTD: 0018 TILTON Commissioner District No. 2 WHITFIELD COUNTY VTD: 0001 1A (Part) Tract: 0005. Block(s): 138A, 138C, 202A, 202B, 203A, 204A, 204B, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311A, 312, 317, 318, 319, 401, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435,

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436, 437, 514A, 514B, 514C, 515A, 521, 522A, 523, 527, 528, 530, 531 VTD: 0005 5A VTD: 0009 COHUTTA VTD: 0011 EASTSIDE (Part) Tract: 0004. Block(s): 101, 102, 103B, 106B, 107, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 501B Tract: 0010. Block(s): 101, 102, 103B, 103C, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117A, 117B, 118A, 118B, 119 VTD: 0013 GROVELEVEL VTD: 0014 LOWER TENTH VTD: 0016 NINTH VTD: 0017 PLEASANT GROVE (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413A, 413B, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431 Tract: 0005. Block(s): 139, 140A, 140B, 141A, 141C, 145A, 146A, 146B VTD: 0021 UPPER TENTH Commissioner District No. 3 WHITFIELD COUNTY VTD: 0001 1A (Part) Tract: 0005. Block(s): 138B, 203B, 203C, 204C, 204D, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 501, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510A, 510B, 512A, 512B, 513, 514D, 515B, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 522B, 524, 525, 526, 529, 601, 602A, 602B, 603A, 603B, 603C, 603D, 604, 605, 606, 701A, 701B, 701C, 701D, 701E, 701F, 701G, 702, 708, 709 VTD: 0002 2A (Part) Tract: 0003.

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Block(s): 315, 335, 336 Tract: 0005. Block(s): 111A, 111C, 112B, 116, 117, 118, 119, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128A, 128B, 128C, 128D, 128E, 128F, 128G, 128H, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134A, 134B, 135, 136A, 136B, 137A, 137B, 138D, 147, 148, 149A, 149B, 150A, 150B, 150C, 151, 152A, 152B, 153, 502, 503, 504, 505, 511A, 511B, 703, 704, 705A, 705B, 706A, 707 VTD: 0003 3A (Part) Tract: 0005. Block(s): 315A, 316, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355 Tract: 0009. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408A, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416 VTD: 0017 PLEASANT GROVE (Part) Tract: 0003. Block(s): 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334 Tract: 0005. Block(s): 120, 121, 141B, 142, 143, 144, 145B VTD: 0020 TUNNEL HILL (Part) Tract: 0001. Block(s): 619, 621, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640 Tract: 0003. Block(s): 306, 307, 308, 309 Tract: 0005. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 113A, 113B, 114, 115

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Tract: 0006.98 Block(s): 101B, 102B, 103A, 103B, 104, 105, 106A, 106B, 107A, 107B, 107C, 107D, 107E, 107F, 108A, 108B, 108C, 108D, 108E, 108F, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122A, 122B, 122C, 123A, 123B, 124, 125A, 125B, 125C, 126, 127A, 127B, 127C, 127D, 127E, 127F, 127G, 127H, 127J, 128, 129A, 129B, 130A, 130B, 131A, 131B, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143A, 143B, 143C, 144A, 144B, 144C, 144D, 145A, 145B, 145C, 146A, 146B, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157A, 157B, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 204A, 204B, 205A, 205B, 205C, 205D, 206A, 206B, 207A, 207B, 208A, 208B, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215A, 215B, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221A, 221B, 221C, 222, 223, 224A, 224B, 224C, 224D, 224E, 225, 226A, 226B, 226C, 401A, 401B, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412A, 412B, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421 Tract: 0016.97 Block(s): 238A Tract: 0016.98 Block(s): 238C, 240B, 241 VTD: 0022 VARNELL Commissioner District No. 4 WHITFIELD COUNTY VTD: 0002 2A (Part) Tract: 0005. Block(s): 111B, 112A, 706B, 706C Tract: 0006.98 Block(s): 422A, 422B, 422C, 422D, 423A, 423B Tract: 0008. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B, 102C, 103A, 103B, 103C, 103D, 104, 105A, 105B, 106A, 106B, 107A, 107B, 108, 109A, 109B, 110A, 110B, 110C, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117A, 117B, 117C, 117D, 117E, 118A, 118B, 118C, 118D, 119A, 119B, 119C, 119D, 119E, 119F,

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119G, 119H, 119J, 124A, 124B, 124C, 124D, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130A, 130B, 130C, 130D, 130E, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135A, 135B, 135C, 135D, 135E, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140A, 140B, 140C, 141A, 141B, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146A, 146B, 401A, 401B, 401C, 401D, 401E, 402, 410A, 410B, 410C, 410D Tract: 0009. Block(s): 301A, 301B, 301C, 301D, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306A, 306B, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317A, 317B, 317C, 318 VTD: 0003 3A (Part) Tract: 0009. Block(s): 408B VTD: 0004 4A VTD: 0008 CARBONDALE VTD: 0010 DUG GAP (Part) Tract: 0008. Block(s): 147, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 411, 412, 416, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447 Tract: 0012. Block(s): 404A, 404B, 405A, 405B, 406, 411, 412, 413A, 413B, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424A, 424B, 425A, 425B, 426, 427, 428, 507 Tract: 0014. Block(s): 107A, 107B, 107C, 108A, 108B, 210B, 210C, 210L, 210M, 233, 234, 235A, 235B, 235C, 401, 402A, 402B, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420 Tract: 0015. Block(s): 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 311, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418 VTD: 0015 MILL CREEK AND WESTSIDE VTD: 0019 TRICHUM VTD: 0020 TUNNEL HILL (Part) Tract: 0006.98

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Block(s): 301A, 301B, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308 Tract: 0007. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Whitfield County, approved Feb. 21, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 2175), as amended; and for other purposes. This 11th day of February, 1994. Stephen B. Farrow Senator, 54th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Stephen B. Farrow, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 54th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Daily Citizen-News, which is the official organ of Whitfield County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ Stephen B. Farrow Senator, 54th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994.

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GWINNETT COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS. No. 991 (Senate Bill No. 727). AN ACT To amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6337), so as to change the description of the education districts of the board; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for federally required submissions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6337), is amended by striking subsection (b) thereof and inserting in its place the following: (b) The five education districts for the election of members of the board shall consist of the following territory within Gwinnett County: Education District: 1 GWINNETT COUNTY VTD: 0011 408B VTD: 0013 408D VTD: 0016 408G VTD: 0017 1564 VTD: 0025 478 VTD: 0027 444B VTD: 0028 407A VTD: 0029 407B VTD: 0030 407C VTD: 0032 544B (Part)

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Tract: 0505.02 Block(s): 134A, 134B Tract: 0505.07 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102A, 201, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 701, 702A, 702B, 702C, 703, 704, 705A, 705B, 705C, 705D, 706, 707, 708 VTD: 0033 544C VTD: 0046 1587 VTD: 0055 407D VTD: 0056 407E VTD: 0065 408I VTD: 0068 407F (Part) Tract: 0505.08 Block(s): 801A, 801B, 801C, 801D, 801E, 801F, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813 Tract: 0505.09 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 101C, 101D, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117A, 117B, 117C, 118, 119A, 119B, 119C, 120A, 120B, 121, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601A, 601B, 601C, 602A, 602B, 603 Tract: 0507.05 Block(s): 120, 121, 162A, 162B, 163 VTD: 0073 408K Education District: 2 GWINNETT COUNTY VTD: 0018 1263A VTD: 0019 1263B VTD: 0020 1749 VTD: 0024 404A VTD: 0026 444A (Part) Tract: 0502.02 Block(s): 132, 133, 152A, 152B, 152C, 152D, 152E, 152F, 153A, 153B, 153C, 155, 156, 157 Tract: 0506.01

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Block(s): 142, 143, 145, 146, 147, 148D, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162 VTD: 0044 1397 (Part) Tract: 0501.02 Block(s): 802A Tract: 0506.01 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105B, 105C, 105D, 106, 107C, 107D, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124B, 124C, 124D, 125B, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 139, 140, 141, 144, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 204, 205, 206A, 206B, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 253, 254 VTD: 0047 550A (Part) Tract: 0501.01 Block(s): 309C, 310B, 311B, 312C, 343B, 347B, 348, 349, 350, 501, 502, 503, 504, 524 Tract: 0501.02 Block(s): 101, 102B, 102C, 103B, 104, 449B, 449C, 450B, 451, 501 VTD: 0048 550B (Part) Tract: 0501.01 Block(s): 401B, 402B, 403B, 404B, 404C, 405A, 405B, 406B, 407B, 407C, 408B, 408C, 408D, 408E, 409, 410, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510A, 510B, 511, 512A, 512B, 512C, 512D, 512E, 512F, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 525, 526, 527, 528A, 528B, 528C, 528D, 529A, 529B, 529C, 529D, 530A, 530B, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535A, 535B, 536A, 536B, 602, 603, 604, 605, 706, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713A, 713B, 713C, 713D, 713E, 713F, 714A, 714B, 714C, 714D, 715, 716, 717, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 815, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825 Tract: 0501.02 Block(s): 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511E, 511F, 511G, 512C, 513, 514, 515, 516A, 516B, 516C, 516D, 516E, 516F, 517A,

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517B, 517C, 517D, 518, 519, 605B, 606B, 608, 609, 610, 611A, 611B, 612A, 612B, 613, 614 VTD: 0049 1604 VTD: 0052 1263C (Part) Tract: 0502.03 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107A, 107B, 107C, 107D, 107E, 108A, 108B, 109A, 109B, 110, 111A, 111B, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117A, 117B, 118, 119, 301, 302A, 302B, 302C, 302D, 303A, 304, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 317, 318, 330, 331 VTD: 0053 1263D VTD: 0062 550C (Part) Tract: 0501.01 Block(s): 101C, 101D, 103B, 104E, 105, 106B, 106C, 107, 108D, 109B, 109C, 111B, 113B, 114B, 115E, 116, 117C, 117D, 117E, 118A, 118B, 119B, 201B, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213B, 214, 215B, 216B, 218B, 219B, 223B, 223C, 224B, 225B, 225C, 226B, 227B, 228, 701B, 702C, 702D, 702E, 704D, 704E, 705A, 705B, 707, 718B, 718C, 719B, 801, 802, 803, 816B, 817, 818, 819, 820 VTD: 0063 550D (Part) Tract: 0501.02 Block(s): 201B, 202B, 202C, 203B, 204, 205B, 206B, 206C, 206D, 206E, 217B, 218B, 301C, 301D, 301E, 301F, 301G, 301H, 301J, 303B, 304B, 511H, 601B, 602C, 602D, 603, 604B, 604C, 604D, 605C, 605D, 702C, 702D, 702E, 702F, 703B, 703C, 705B, 705C, 707B, 802D, 802E, 802F, 802G, 803B, 804B, 805B, 812B, 813B, 813C, 815B, 815C VTD: 0067 404B VTD: 0069 544E VTD: 0074 404C Education District: 3 GWINNETT COUNTY VTD: 0034 406A VTD: 0035 406B (Part)

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Tract: 0504.07 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 203, 205, 206, 207, 212 VTD: 0036 406C VTD: 0038 406E VTD: 0039 406F VTD: 0040 406G VTD: 0041 406H VTD: 0042 406I VTD: 0043 406J VTD: 0052 1263C (Part) Tract: 0502.03 Block(s): 303B, 305, 306 VTD: 0058 406L VTD: 0059 406M VTD: 0060 406N VTD: 0061 406O VTD: 0070 406P VTD: 0071 406Q (Part) Tract: 0503.14 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 401, 402, 501, 502 Education District: 4 GWINNETT COUNTY VTD: 0001 1295A VTD: 0002 1295B VTD: 0010 408A VTD: 0012 408C VTD: 0014 408E VTD: 0015 408F VTD: 0021 1578A VTD: 0022 1578B VTD: 0023 1578C VTD: 0045 571A VTD: 0051 408H VTD: 0054 1578D VTD: 0066 408J VTD: 0068 407F (Part) Tract: 0507.05 Block(s): 118, 160A, 160C

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VTD: 0072 571C VTD: 0076 571D VTD: 0077 571B Education District: 5 GWINNETT COUNTY VTD: 0003 405A VTD: 0004 405B VTD: 0005 405C VTD: 0006 405D VTD: 0007 405E VTD: 0008 405F VTD: 0009 405G VTD: 0031 544A VTD: 0032 544B (Part) Tract: 0505.07 Block(s): 203 VTD: 0035 406B (Part) Tract: 0504.07 Block(s): 201, 202, 204, 208, 209, 210, 211 Tract: 0504.08 Block(s): 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 VTD: 0037 406D VTD: 0050 405H VTD: 0057 406K VTD: 0064 405I VTD: 0071 406Q (Part) Tract: 0504.09 Block(s): 301, 401, 501, 502 VTD: 0075 406R VTD: 0078 544D. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (f) thereof and inserting in its place the following: (f) Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 as they existed on January 1, 1994, shall continue to be designated as Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively, but as newly described under subsection (b) of this section, and on and after the date this subsection becomes effective in 1994, such members of the board serving from those former education

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districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under subsection (b) of this section. Members of the board shall serve for the terms of office provided in this section and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Section 3 . It shall be the duty of the board of education of Gwinnett County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 4 . Those provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the election of the members of the board of education of Gwinnett County in 1994 shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. The remaining provisions of this Act shall become effective January 1, 1995. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6337); and for other purposes. -s- Clint M. Day Senator Clint M. Day 48th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Clinton M. Day, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 48th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce

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Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tribune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Clinton M. Day Senator, 48th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. GWINNETT COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS; TERMS. No. 992 (Senate Bill No. 728). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6548), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for terms; to provide for federally required submissions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6548), is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 13 thereof and inserting in its place the following:

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(b) For the purpose of electing members of the board of commissioners, Gwinnett County is divided into four commissioner districts as follows: Commissioner District: 1 GWINNETT COUNTY VTD: 0017 1564 VTD: 0018 1263A VTD: 0019 1263B VTD: 0020 1749 VTD: 0024 404A VTD: 0025 478 VTD: 0026 444A VTD: 0027 444B VTD: 0030 407C (Part) Tract: 0505.03 Block(s): 119, 123, 124, 141, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 184, 185, 186, 189, 190 VTD: 0044 1397 VTD: 0046 1587 VTD: 0047 550A VTD: 0048 550B VTD: 0049 1604 VTD: 0052 1263C (Part) Tract: 0502.03 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107A, 107B, 107C, 107D, 107E, 108A, 108B, 109A, 109B, 110, 111A, 111B, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117A, 117B, 118, 119, 301, 302A, 302B, 302C, 302D, 303A, 304, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 317, 318, 330, 331 VTD: 0053 1263D VTD: 0062 550C VTD: 0063 550D VTD: 0067 404B (Part) Tract: 0505.02 Block(s): 105 Tract: 0505.03 Block(s): 113, 114, 115, 116A, 116B, 116C, 117, 120, 121, 122 VTD: 0069 544E VTD: 0074 404C

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Commissioner District: 2 GWINNETT COUNTY VTD: 0004 405B VTD: 0009 405G (Part) Tract: 0504.12 Block(s): 801 VTD: 0034 406A VTD: 0035 406B (Part) Tract: 0504.07 Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 203, 205, 206, 207, 212 Tract: 0504.08 Block(s): 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 VTD: 0036 406C VTD: 0037 406D VTD: 0038 406E VTD: 0039 406F VTD: 0040 406G VTD: 0041 406H VTD: 0042 406I VTD: 0043 406J VTD: 0050 405H VTD: 0052 1263C (Part) Tract: 0502.03 Block(s): 303B, 305, 306 VTD: 0058 406L VTD: 0059 406M VTD: 0060 406N VTD: 0061 4060 VTD: 0064 405I VTD: 0070 406P VTD: 0071 406Q Commissioner District: 3 GWINNETT COUNTY VTD: 0001 1295A VTD: 0002 1295B VTD: 0009 405G (Part) Tract: 0504.12

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Block(s): 306, 307, 308, 601, 602, 603, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 802, 803, 804, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906 VTD: 0010 408A VTD: 0012 408C VTD: 0013 408D VTD: 0014 408E VTD: 0015 408F VTD: 0016 408G VTD: 0021 1578A VTD: 0022 1578B VTD: 0023 1578C VTD: 0045 571A VTD: 0051 408H VTD: 0054 1578D VTD: 0065 408I VTD: 0066 408J VTD: 0068 407F (Part) Tract: 0507.05 Block(s): 118, 160A, 160C VTD: 0072 571C VTD: 0076 571D VTD: 0077 571B Commissioner District: 4 GWINNETT COUNTY VTD: 0003 405A VTD: 0005 405C VTD: 0006 405D VTD: 0007 405E VTD: 0008 405F VTD: 0011 408B VTD: 0028 407A VTD: 0029 407B VTD: 0030 407C (Part) Tract: 0505.03 Block(s): 138, 139, 142, 143, 144, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 183, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205B, 207, 208, 209, 210,

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212C, 213, 214B, 215B, 215C, 216, 220B, 221B, 221C, 222, 225B Tract: 0505.09 Block(s): 201B VTD: 0031 544A VTD: 0032 544B VTD: 0033 544C VTD: 0035 406B (Part) Tract: 0504.07 Block(s): 201, 202, 204, 208, 209, 210, 211 VTD: 0055 407D VTD: 0056 407E VTD: 0057 406K VTD: 0067 404B (Part) Tract: 0505.02 Block(s): 106, 117 Tract: 0505.03 Block(s): 118, 187, 188 VTD: 0068 407F (Part) Tract: 0505.08 Block(s): 801A, 801B, 801C, 801D, 801E, 801F, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813 Tract: 0505.09 Block(s): 101A, 101B, 101C, 101D, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117A, 117B, 117C, 118, 119A, 119B, 119C, 120A, 120B, 121, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601A, 601B, 601C, 602A, 602B, 603 Tract: 0507.05 Block(s): 120, 121, 162A, 162B, 163 VTD: 0073 408K VTD: 0075 406R VTD: 0078 544D Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (d) thereof and inserting in its place the following: (d) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 as they existed on January 1, 1994, shall continue to be designated as

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as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively, but as newly described under subsection (b) of this section, and on and after the date this subsection becomes effective in 1994, such members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under subsection (b) of this section. Section 3 . It shall be the duty of the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 4 . Those provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the election of the members of the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County in 1994 shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. The remaining provisions of this Act shall become effective January 1, 1995. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6548); and for other purposes. This 18 day of February, 1994. -s- Clint M. Day Senator Clint M. Day 48th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Clinton M. Day, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 48th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tirbune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Clinton M. Day Senator, 48th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of March, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. COBB COUNTYTAX COMMISSIONER; CHIEF CLERK; EXECUTIVE SECRETARY; COMPENSATION. No. 993 (Senate Bill No. 731). AN ACT To amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4329), so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner, the chief clerk, and the executive secretary; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb

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County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4329), is amended by striking Section 3 and inserting in its place a new Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. (a) The tax commissioner shall receive an annual salary of $60,895.50, to be paid in equal monthly installments from county funds. The tax commissioner shall be allowed one chief clerk whose annual salary shall be $52,258.20, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county treasury. Any candidate for the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County shall, on the date of qualifying for such office in either a primary or a general election, certify to the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County the name of the person the candidate shall appoint as chief clerk in the event he or she is elected to the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County; and the person so named shall serve as the chief clerk during the term for which he or she was so named. In the event of the death or removal from office of said chief clerk, the tax commissioner of Cobb County shall have 30 days from said date of death or removal from office of said chief clerk to certify to the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County the name of the chief clerk to be appointed. (b) In addition to those employees provided for in subsection (a) of this section, there is created the position of executive secretary to the tax commissioner. The executive secretary shall be appointed by the tax commissioner, shall be under the tax commissioner's direct supervision and control, and shall serve at the pleasure of the tax commissioner. The tax commissioner shall establish such qualifications, education, and experience as he or she deems necessary for the individual appointed to the position of executive secretary. The salary of the executive secretary shall be $32,375.10 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval.

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Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles C. Clay, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 37th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Charles C. Clay Senator, 37th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. COBB COUNTYJUVENILE COURT; JUDGES; COMPENSATION. No. 994 (Senate Bill No. 732). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the compensation of the judge of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County, approved January 17, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3560), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3539) and an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4189), so as to provide for a change in the compensation of the judges of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the compensation of the judge of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County, approved January 17, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3560), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3539) and an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4189), is amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 1. The judges of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County shall receive an annual salary of $64,480.00, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the general funds of Cobb County. Said judge shall devote full time to the duties of the office and shall not engage in the private practice of the law. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act relating to the judge of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County, approved January 17, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3560), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District
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Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles C. Clay, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 37th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Charles C. Clay Senator, 37th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994.

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FULTON COUNTYFULTON COUNTY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND; BENEFITS; RETIREMENT AGE. No. 1011 (House Bill No. 913). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled An Act to continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund, enacted by the General Assembly as 1994 House Bill 1543 and signed into law in 1994, so as to provide that benefits shall be computed on the total number of a member's service up to 40 years; to provide that participation in surviving spouse's and minor child's or children's benefits shall be optional; to provide for a minimum pension benefit; to change the method of calculating a year of service; to provide additional retirement benefits for certain members; to define certain terms; to provide for the payment of employee contributions to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide that certain members of the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund shall be authorized to retire upon attaining 30 years of creditable service regardless of age; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled An Act to continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund, enacted by the General Assembly as 1994 House Bill 1543 and signed into law in 1994, is amended by inserting immediately following Section 5D of Article 1 of said Act the following: Section 5E. Minimum pension benefits. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no person who is a pensioner on July 1, 1994, or who retires after that date shall receive a pension in an amount not less than a sum equal to $17.00 per month multiplied by the number of the pensioner's years of creditable service, not to exceed 40 years. The minimum pension which shall be payable to the beneficiary of any such person shall be 70 percent of the pension

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received by such person. Any cost of living adjustments due to any pensioner or beneficiary shall be based on the pension he or she would be entitled to receive under this Act without regard to the provisions of this section, and no such increase shall operate to increase the minimum pension guaranteed by this section. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who is receiving a pension under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. Section 5F Benefits computed on the total number of years of service. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, pension benefits shall be computed on the total number of years of creditable service rendered by an employee not exceeding 40 years. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in their entireties subsections (b) and (d) of Section 6A of Article 1 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof, respectively, the following: (b) An employee may designate his or her spouse or minor child or children as beneficiary upon making back payments of the contribution provided by subsection (a) of this section, such designation to be made at any time during such employee's active service. If an employee, after having designated a spouse or minor child or children as beneficiary, should cease to have a beneficiary qualified to receive a pension under this Act because all such beneficiaries have died, the youngest minor child designated as a beneficiary has married or attained the age of 21 years, or the member and the spouse have divorced, then such member may at his or her option cease to make further contributions for such member's spouse or minor child or children as beneficiary, in which event contributions theretofore made for the benefit of a spouse or minor child or children shall not be refunded except in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of this article. (d) Effective February 25, 1949, participation for the benefit of a member's widow or minor child or children shall be compulsory as to all members employed on or after that date having either a wife or a minor child or children unmarried

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and under the age of 21 years; provided, however, that on and after July 1, 1994, participation for the benefit of a member's widow or minor child or children shall be voluntary and not compulsory. Nothing in this subsection shall authorize the refund of contributions made for such benefit coverage which was actually provided. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Section 24 of Article 1 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 24. Travel allowancepension board members. Members of the pension board shall receive as a travel allowance the mileage rate paid employees of the Fulton County Board of Education for the actual number of miles traveled in Fulton County for the purpose of attending meetings of the pension board, not exceeding 24 meetings per year, to be paid by checks drawn on the pension fund. Section 4 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Section 29 of Article 1 of said Act, which reads as follows: Section 29. Computation of years of service. The amount of pension allowed to a member or to his or her beneficiary under all provisions of this Act shall be measured by the whole number of years of service of such retiring member plus an additional fractional part of the pension allowable for an additional year corresponding to the whole number of months of service which have been completed on the payroll in the additional current year of employment when the right to a pension accrues., and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 29. Computation of years of service. A year of service shall consist of the completion of nine months of contract service during the period from July 1 through June 1 of any fiscal year; provided, however, that no person shall receive more than one year of service for all service rendered during such period. If an employee renders less than nine months of service during any such period, he or she shall

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receive credit for a fraction of a year computed by dividing the number of months of service by nine months. Section 5 . Said Act is further amended by inserting at the end of Article 1 of said Act the following: Section 38. Additional benefits for certain members. (a) As used in this section, the term: (1) `Eligible person' means an employee of the board of education who is receiving a retirement benefit under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia who had continuous service as an employee of the board of education immediately prior to becoming eligible for such retirement benefit interrupted only by a leave of absence duly authorized by the board of education, who was a member of the pension fund prior to becoming a member of such retirement system, and who became a member of such retirement system after July 1, 1988, while employed by the board of education. Such term shall not include any person who became a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 47-3-67 of the O.C.G.A. (2) `TRS' means the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia created by Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A. (b) If the retirement benefit which an eligible person or the beneficiary of an eligible person receives or, except for the election of an optional retirement benefit would receive as calculated according to the provisions of Code Section 47-3-120, under the TRS is less than the pension such person would have received if he or she had continued membership in the pension fund, then the pension board shall pay to such eligible person or beneficiary a benefit amount equal to the difference between the amount of the benefit such person is receiving under the TRS and the amount he or she would have received under the pension fund. The calculation of the benefit such person would have received under the pension

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fund shall be based on the rights which the eligible person had under the pension fund at the time he or she became a member of the TRS together with any rights which would have accrued to such person under the pension fund after that date for continuous service as an employee of the board of education; provided, however, that any amendment to this Act which became effective after the eligible person became a member of the TRS shall not be considered in the determination of such rights. The benefits under this subsection shall be payable only if the eligible person pays to the pension fund the amount of employee contributions which he or she would have paid as a member of the pension fund less the amount of the employee contribution which were to the TRS by or on behalf of such person. (c) The amount each eligible person shall pay to the TRS as an employee contribution shall not exceed an amount equal to the percentage of salary such person would have paid to the pension fund if he or she had remained a member. If such amount is less than the amount of employee contribution required by the TRS, the board of education shall pay to the TRS the difference between the two amounts; provided, however, that any increase in the employee contribution to the TRS in excess of 6 percent shall be paid by the eligible person. Section 6 . Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Subsection (c) of Section 1 of Subarticle B of Article II and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (c) Any employee who elects to come under the terms of this subarticle must attain the age of 60 years and have served 25 years or have served for at least 30 years regardless of age before being eligible to retire and receive the benefits, as provided by this subarticle; provided, however, that any teacher or employee who has served 25 years and who has attained the age of 55 years may elect to retire on a reduced pension, said reduction to be one-twelfth of 2 percent per month for each month the teacher or employee lacks in being 60 years of age; provided, further, that the provisions of this section as to age limit shall not apply to any person

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claiming a pension by reason of total and permanent disability. Section 7 . This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 1994, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50. Section 8 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that at the 1993 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia legislation will be introduced to amend an Act to provide in Fulton County a pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, (Ga. L. 1945, p. 526), as amended and for other purposes. Thisday of December, 1992. JOHN TYE FERGUSON Attorney for Fulton County School Pension Board GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dick Lane, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 55th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: December 30, 1992. Dick Lane Representative, 55th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1993. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Oct. 26, 1993 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. CRAWFORD COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 1012 (House Bill No. 1562). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Crawford County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $20,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over or disabled; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Crawford County School

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District, including, but not limited to, taxes to pay interest on and to retire school bond indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. (3) Income means federal adjusted gross income, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, from all sources. (4) Senior citizen means a person who is 65 years of age or over on or before January 1 of the year in which application for the exemption under this Act is made. Section 2 . (a) Each resident of the Crawford County School District who is a senior citizen or who is disabled is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Crawford County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead, if that person's income, together with the income of the spouse of such person who resides within such homestead, does not exceed $20,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (b) In order to qualify for the exemption provided for in subsection (a) of this section as being disabled, the person claiming such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from not more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relative to medical practitioners, as now or hereafter amended, certifying that in the opinion of such physician or physicians such person is mentally or physically incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gainfully employed and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. (c) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (a) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an affidavit with the tax commissioner of

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Crawford County giving the person's age, or if disabled, the certificate or certificates required by subsection (b) of this section, and the amount of gross income which the person and the person's spouse and any other persons residing within such homestead received during the last taxable year, and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Crawford County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper affidavit and certificate or certificates, if disabled, as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of Section 2 of this Act, it shall not be necessary to make application and file such affidavit and certificate thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Crawford County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or Crawford County taxes for county purposes. The homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Crawford County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 7 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of

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Crawford County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Crawford County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the November, 1994, state-wide general election and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Crawford County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from Crawford County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over or disabled and who have annual incomes not exceeding $20,000.00? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Sections 1 through 6 shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 1995. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 6 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Crawford County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 8 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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Section 9 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from Crawford County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual incomes not exceeding $20,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over or disabled; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 17th day of January, 1994. /s/ Robert Ray Representative Robert Ray 128th District /s/ Lynmore James Representative Lynmore James 140th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Robert Ray, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 128th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Georgia Post, which is the official organ of Crawford County, on the following date: January 20, 1994. /s/ Robert Ray Representative, 128th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 25th day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. MADISON COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS; SERVICES; CONTRACTS. No. 1013 (House Bill No. 1660). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Madison County, approved March 27, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2667), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4802), so as to provide that such board is authorized to expend federal community development block grant funds and other public funds and to participate in programs for the provision of certain facilities and of day care, senior citizens, mental health, emergency, and other services; to provide for contracts with public and nonprofit entities; to validate and confirm certain actions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a board of commissioners of Madison County, approved March 27, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2667), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4802), is amended by striking Section 15A, which reads as follows: Section 15A. Reserved., and inserting in its place the following: Section 15A. (a) Supplementary to any existing authority granted by law, the board of commissioners of Madison

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County shall be authorized to expend public funds and participate in community development block grant programs and other federal programs to provide services or construct facilities to carry out the following purposes: (1) Providing day-care services primarily to the children of persons of low and moderate income; (2) Providing services to elderly persons; (3) Providing health education, literacy and English language instruction, mental health and handicap services, legal assitance, emergency food, and medical assistance to low and moderate income persons; and (4) Any combination of services authorized in this paragraph. (b) The board of commissioners of Madison County is further authorized to carry out the purposes of this Code section by contracting with public agencies and nonprofit entities described in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 36-87-2 of the O.C.G.A. (c) Any contracts, programs, projects, or expenditures of public funds authorized by this Code section which were entered into, carried out, undertaken, or made prior to the effective date of this Code section are validated and confirmed. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Madison County, approved March 27, 1965 (GA. L. 1965, page 2567) as amended and for other purposes. This 17th day of January 1994. John Scoggins Representative, 24th District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John Scoggins, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 24th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Danielsville Monitor, which is the official organ of Madison County, on the following date: January 21, 1994. /s/ John Scoggins Representative, 24th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. DECATUR COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; MEMBERSHIP; CHAIRPERSON; TERM; REFERENDUM. No. 1014 (House Bill No. 1719). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Decatur County, approved March 4, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 630), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4426), so as to provide for an additional member of the board of commissioners to be elected at large by the qualified voters of the county; to provide that such additional member shall be the chairperson of the board of commissioners; to provide for the duties and term of office of such additional commissioner;

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to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the board of commissioners of Decatur County, approved March 4, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 630), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4426), is amended by adding a new Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. (a) There shall be an additional member of the board of commissioners of Decatur County who shall be designated as the chairperson of the board of commissioners. The chairperson shall be responsible for conducting the meetings of the board. In addition, the chairperson shall be responsible for the day-to-day administrative activities of the board of commissioners. (b) The chairperson shall be elected by a majority vote of the registered voters of the county voting in the election. The first chairperson created by this Act shall be elected at the general election held in 1998 to serve for a term of two years beginning on January 1, 1999. Such chairperson's successor and each subsequent chairperson shall be elected at the election preceding the expiration of a term of office for a term of four years and until such chairperson's successor is elected and qualified. (c) It shall be the duty of the chairperson to act as presiding officer at all meetings of the board of commissioners, and he or she shall be recognized as the chief executive officer and the ceremonial head of the county government but shall have no other administrative duties except as herein provided or such as may be delegated to him or her by the board of commissioners. It shall be the duty of the chairperson to preserve order and decorum at all meetings of the board, to state every question coming before the board, to announce the decision of the board on all subjects, and to decide all questions of order, subject, however, to an appeal to the board, in which event a majority vote of the board

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shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order. The chairperson shall have the right to vote on all matters coming before the board and shall have the right to move for the adoption of any resolutions or other matter coming before the board. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 7 in its entirety and inserting the following: Section 7. At the first regular meeting in January, 1999, and at the first regular meeting each year thereafter, the board of commissioners shall, by not less than four votes, elect one of its number as vice chairperson. In the event that no member receives four votes for vice chairperson, the member with the greatest seniority in point of service on the board who is willing to serve in that capacity and who receives the most votes or who ties with any other commissioner who is willing to serve shall be deemed the duly elected vice chairperson. The term of office of the vice chairperson shall expire on December 31 of each year or when his or her successor takes office. In the event of the absence, disqualification, or disability of the chairperson, the vice chairperson shall assume the duties of chairperson. Section 3 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Decatur County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Decatur County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the general election date in 1994 and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Decatur County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides for an additional member of the board of commissioners of Decatur County to be elected at large by the qualified voters of the county who shall be the chairperson of the board of commissioners?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then it shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, the remaining sections of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Decatur County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 4 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Decatur County, approved March 4, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 630), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4426); and for other purposes. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Cathy Cox, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 160th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Post-Searchlight,

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which is the official organ of Decatur County, on the following date: January 29, 1994. /s/ Cathy Cox Representative, 160th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. DAWSON COUNTYADVISORY REFERENDUM ON GOVERNING AUTHORITY. No. 1015 (House Bill No. 1799). AN ACT To provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Dawson County for the purpose of ascertaining whether the voters of such county prefer the county governing authority to be in the form of a sole commissioner or a board of commissioners; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for procedures and requirements; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the automatic repeal of this Act under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . It is the purpose of this Act to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Dawson County for

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the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of such county prefer the county governing authority to be in the form of a sole commissioner or a board of commissioners. Section 2 . (a) Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Dawson County shall call and conduct an advisory referendum election as provided in this section for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of such county prefer the county governing authority to be in the form of a sole commissioner or a board of commissioners. The election superintendent shall conduct that advisory referendum election on the same date as the November, 1994, general election and shall issue the call and conduct such election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the advisory referendum election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Dawson County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: Advisory Referendum Election Select the form of the county governing authority of Dawson County which you favor: () Sole commissioner () Board of commissioners (b) It shall be the duty of the election superintendent of Dawson County to hold and conduct the advisory referendum election provided for in this section and to tabulate the results of such advisory referendum election. It shall be the further duty of such election superintendent to certify the results of such advisory referendum election to the Secretary of State and to each member of the General Assembly whose senatorial or representative district lies wholly or partially within Dawson County. In the event the advisory referendum election provided for in this Act is not conducted on the date of the November, 1994, general election, this Act shall stand repealed in its entirety on December 31, 1994. The expense of such advisory referendum election shall be borne by Dawson County. (c) It is found, determined, and declared that the holding of the advisory referendum election provided for in this section

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is in all respects for the benefit of the people of Dawson County and is a public purpose and an essential governmental function for which public funds may be expended. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the 1994 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Dawson for the purpose of ascertaining whether the voters prefer the county governing authority to be in the form of a sole commissioner or a board of commissioners; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for procedures and requirements; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 24th day of January, 1994. Honorable David Hughes Representative, 19th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, David Hughes, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 19th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Dawson County Advertiser, which is the official organ of Dawson County, on the following date: February 3, 1994. /s/ David Hughes Representative, 19th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. COBB COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGES; COMPENSATION. No. 1016 (House Bill No. 1852). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 24, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3916), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 24, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3916), is amended by striking from Section 23 the following: The salary of the judges of the State Court of Cobb County shall be $79,412.00 per annum., and inserting in lieu thereof the following: The salary of the judges of the State Court of Cobb County shall be $82,668.00 per annum. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval.

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Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County (later known as the State Court of Cobb County), approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John W. Hammond, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 32nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of

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Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ John W. Hammond Representative, 32nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. COBB COUNTYSTATE COURT; SECOND DIVISION; JUDGES; COMPENSATION. No. 1017 (House Bill No. 1853. AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4304), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the second division of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4304), is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Section 2-3 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows:

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(a) Each associate judge shall receive an annual salary of $63,106.00, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. The associate judges are designated as full-time judges and may not engage in the private practice of law. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County (later known as the State Court of Cobb County), approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33 District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John W. Hammond, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 32nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ John W. Hammond Representative, 32nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. CITY OF WAYCROSSCORPORATE LIMITS. No. 1018 (House Bill No. 1905). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), is amended by adding at the end of Section 3 thereof new paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) to read as follows:

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(5) That tract known as the Nationsbank of Georgia, N.A. (Diversion Center) Tract and described as follows: TO ARRIVE AT THE BEGINNING POINT commence at a point on the northerly right of way of Memorial Drive (U.S. Highway 1, South) at the point of intersection with the corporate limits of the City of Waycross) southeasterly side), which point is the southeasterly corner of the property conveyed to Payless Shoe Source, Inc. by deed dated April 6, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 26-A, Pages 153-156, inclusive, of the Public Land Records of Ware County, Georgia; thence south 37 East along the northerly right of way of Memorial Drive (U.S. Highway 1) for a distance of 701 feet to a point of curvature; thence along the northerly right of way of Memorial Drive (U.S. Highway 1, South) which is in the shape of an are, for a distance of 1453 feet to a point of curvature; thence South 25 East along the northerly right of way of U.S. Highway 1 South a distance of 944 feet, more or less, to the northwesterly corner of the tract of parcel of Nationsbank of Georgia, N.A., the beginning point of the property to be annexed, which tract or parcel of land is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the northwestern corner of Land Lot 209 (which said point is also a corner of Land Lot 205, Land Lot 206, and Land Lot 210) and from said point run thence South 1232' East for a distance of 2182.14 feet to a point on the southerly margin of a 30-foot graded road which point is the point or place of beginning of the herein conveyed tract; from said BEGINNING POINT run thence South 8940' East for a distance of 408.55 feet to a point; run thence South 028' East for a distance of 436.39 feet to a point; run thence South 013' East for a distance of 199.97 feet to a point; run thence South 7602' West for a distance of 459.08 feet along the property of the Georgia State Patrol Headquarters to a point on the northeasterly boundary of U.S. Highway #1; run thence North 3054' West along the northeasterly boundary of U.S. Highway #1 for a distance of 816.64 feet to a point; run thence North 4742' East for a distance of 29.03 feet; run thence North 5147' East for a distance of 24.59 feet to a point; run thence North 6810' East for a

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distance of 25.32 feet to a point; run thence North 8340' East for a distance of 25.10 feet to a point; run thence North 8930' East for a distance of 115.05 feet; run thence North 8922' East for a distance of 57.30 feet to a point; run thence South 8950' East for a distance of 189.50 feet to the point or place of beginning, together with all improvements located thereon. All according to a plat of record in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Ware County, Georgia in Plat Book A, Pages 1068, 1070 and 1071, to which reference is hereby made for legal purposes; (6) The entire right of way of Memorial Drive (U.S. Highway 1, South) in Ware County, Georgia, extending between the tract described in paragraph (1) above and the southeasterly corporate limits of the City of Waycross; and (7) That tract known as the Walker-Jones Chevrolet-Buick-Oldsmobile, Inc. tract and described as follows: TO ARRIVE AT THE BEGINNING POINT commence at a point on the northerly right of way of Memorial Drive (U.S. Highway 1, South) at the point of intersection with the corporate limits of the City of Waycross (southeasterly side), which point is the southeasterly corner of the property conveyed to Payless Shoe Source, Inc. by deed dated April 6, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 26-A, Pages 153-156, inclusive, of the Public Land Records of Ware County, Georgia; thence south 37 East along the northerly right of way of Memorial Drive (U.S. Highway 1) for a distance of 652; thence at a 90 angle in a southerly direction a distance of 200 feet to a point on the southerly right of way of Memorial Drive (U.S. Highway 1 South); thence in a southeasterly direction along the southerly right of way of Memorial Drive (U.S. Highway 1) a distance of 245 feet to the northwesterly corner of property of Walker-Jones Chevrolet-Buick-Oldsmobile, Inc. The tracts to be annexed are more particularly described as follows: Tract One: All that certain tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Woodlawn Estates, a subdivision of original Land Lot 210 in the 8th Land District of Ware County, Georgia, as per plat of record

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in the office of the Clerk of Ware Superior Court in Plat Book A, Page 354, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on U.S. Highway #1 South at the intersection of the western margin of said U.S. Highway #1 and the northern margin of Ambrose Street; thence in a northwesterly direction along the northern margin of Ambrose Street 441.3 to the northeastern margin of Donald Street; thence north along the northeastern margin of Donald Street 590 feet; thence almost east along the northern margin of Lots 7 and 19 of Block 2 of said subdivision 439 feet to the western margin of the U.S. Highway #1 South; thence south along the western margin of U.S. Highway #1 861.8 feet to the point or place of beginning. Said described parcel of land comprising all of Lots 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 22, 23, 24, and 25 and also the tract lying between lots 7 and 19 on the north; U.S. Highway #1 on the east; and lost 10 and 22 on the south and Donald Street on the west, all in Block 2 of Woodlawn Estates, as per plat of record as described above; EXCEPT property above described conveyed by Philis P. Williamson to Robert H. H. Myles, Jr., by deed dated August 2, 1962 recorded in Deed Book 10-Q, Page 181, in the office of the Clerk of Ware Superior Court, as described in said deed, referenced being made thereto; and TRACT TWO: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Woodlawn Estates, a subdivision in Land Lot 210 of the 8th Land District of Ware County, Georgia, as per plat of record in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Plat Book A, Page 354, and being generally described as a portion of the northern one-half on an abandoned street known as Donald Street and is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on U.S. Highway at the intersection of the western right of way of U.S. Highway #1 at the intersection of the western right of way of U.S. Highway #1 and the northern right of way of Ambrose Street; thence proceeds South 8207'20 West along the northern right of way of Ambrose Street for a distance of 450.62 feet to the northeastern

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right of way of Donald Street, and the point of beginning; thence proceed south 8207'20 West for a distance of 31.09 feet to the intersection of the right of way of Ambrose Street with the centerline of Donald Street; thence proceed north 4421'08 West for a distance of 597.41 feet; thence proceed North 4538'52 East for a distance of 25.00 feet to the eastern right of way of Donald Street and the southeastern corner of lands of Walker-Jones Chevrolet-Buick-Oldsmobile, Inc.; thence proceed south 4421'08 East along the right of way of Donald Street for a distance of 615.89 feet to the Point of Beginning, as shown on a plat of survey prepared by Hugh L. Taylor, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1447, dated August 5, 1977. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend and Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; and for other purposes. This 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Representative Harry D. Dixon 168th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Harry D. Dixon, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 168th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Waycross Journal Herald, which is the official organ of Ware County, on the following date: February 19, 1994.

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/s/ Harry D. Dixon Representative, 168th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. MUSCOGEE COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; RATE OF TAX LEVY; CERTIFICATION DATE. No. 1019 (House Bill No. 1920). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1086), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6629), so as to change the provisions relating to the date on which the Muscogee County Board of Education shall annually certify to the governing authority of the consolidated government of Columbus, Georgia, the rate of tax levy; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Muscogee County School District, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1086), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6629), is amended by striking the next to last sentence of subsection (a) of Section 15, which reads as follows: Such certification by the Board of Education to the governing authority shall be made in January of each year, and inserting in its place the following:

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Such certification by the board of education to the governing authority shall be made no later than June 30 of each year, so that, as amended, subsection (a) of Section 15 shall read as follows: (a) The Muscogee County Board of Education shall annually certify to the governing authority of the consolidated government of Columbus, Georgia, and Muscogee County, Georgia, hereafter referred to as the governing authority, the rate of the tax levy necessary for the support, maintenance, and operation of schools, libraries, and other operations and functions coming within the jurisdiction of the board and the Muscogee County School District, and after such certification has been made to said governing authority, the board of education, through its superintendent of education, shall notify the state revenue commissioner of the rate of the tax levy to be made on the taxable property in the county by the governing authority for said purposes. Such certification by the board of education to the governing authority shall be made no later than June 30 of each year. The governing authority shall, at its first regular meeting after receiving such certification of the rate of tax, levy the tax so certified upon the assessed value of all taxable property in said county for the purposes so specified by the board of education. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1086), as amended; and for other purposes. This 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Thomas B. Buck, III

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Thomas B. Buck, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 135th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, which is the official organ of Muscogee County, on the following date: February 19, 1994. /s/ Thomas B. Buck Representative, 135th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. DOUGLAS COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; MEETINGS. No. 1020 (House Bill No. 1924). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 2703), as amended, so as to authorize a change in the location of commission meetings; to provide for notice; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 2703), as amended, is amended by striking the first sentence of Section 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Said board shall meet on the first and third Tuesday in each month at the courthouse, the administration building, or such other place as approved by the board of commissioners. The public shall be provided notice of the time, place, and date of the meetings required by this section. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION. Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the GEneral Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 2703), as amended; and for other purposes. This 10th day of January, 1994. Honorable Dennis Chandler, Representative, 99th District. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dennis Chandler, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 99th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Douglas County Sentinel, which is the official organ of Douglas County, on the following date: January 12, 1994. /s/ Dennis Chandler Representative, 99th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. CITY OF SUGAR HILLCORPORATE LIMITS. No. 1021 (House Bill No. 1993). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3232), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4603), an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4298), an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4696), and an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4485), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to annex certain property to the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3232), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4603), an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4298), an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4696), and an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4485), is amended by adding at the end of subsection (a) of Section 1.11A of said Act new paragraphs, to be desingated paragraphs (25) and (26) to read as follows: (25) Tract 25 . All those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in land lots 308 and 320 of the 7th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows:

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Beginning at a point located at the intersection of land lots 307, 308, 320 and 321 of the 7th District of Gwinnett County: Thence South, 28 degrees 17 minutes East, a distance of 715 feet; Thence South, 62 degrees 06 minutes West, a distance 460 feet; Thence South, 62 degrees 15 minutes West, a distance of 216 feet; Thence South, 61 degrees 45 minutes West, a distance of 774 feet; Thence North, 61 degrees 38 minutes West, a distance of 442 feet; Thence North, 61 degrees 36 minutes West, a distance of 437 feet; Thence North, 62 degrees 24 minutes East, a distance of 429 feet; Thence North, 62 degrees 36 minutes East, a distance of 302 feet; Thence North, 28 degrees 19 minutes West, a distance of 446 feet; Thence North, 28 degrees 15 minutes West, a distance of 1628 feet; Thence North, 32 degrees 38 minutes East, a distance of 212 feet; Thence South, 86 degrees 18 minutes East, a distance of 393 feet; Thence South, 85 degrees 43 minutes East, a distance of 187 feet; Thence South, 86 degrees 00 minutes East, a distance of 637 feet; Thence South, 27 degrees 36 minutes East, a distance of 1548 feet to a point, said point being the true point of beginning.

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(26) Tract 26 . All that tract or parcel of land lying in land lots 318 and 319 of the 7th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point at the northeasterly most corner of the intersection of Suwanee Dam Road and Whitehead Road thence proceeding along the easterly right-of-way of said Suwanee Dam Road in a northwesterly direction a distance of 889.3 feet more or less to the true point of beginning. THENCE North 38 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 100.00 feet to a point. THENCE North 58 degrees 49 minutes 45 seconds East for a distance of 247.16 feet to a point. THENCE North 38 degrees 19 minutes 27 seconds West for a distance of 300.00 feet to a point. THENCE South 58 degrees 44 minutes 42 seconds West for a distance of 249.88 feet to a point. THENCE North 38 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 100.00 feet to a point. THENCE North 58 degrees 43 minutes 03 seconds East for a distance of 250.92 feet to a point. THENCE North 37 degrees 56 minutes 53 seconds West for a distance of 199.70 feet to a point. THENCE South 58 degrees 51 minutes 36 seconds West for a distance of 250.00 feet to a point. THENCE North 28 degrees 54 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance of 56.54 feet to a point. THENCE North 21 degrees 24 minutes 48 seconds West for a distance of 54.45 feet to a point. THENCE North 06 degrees 35 minutes 18 seconds West for a distance of 99.46 feet to a point. THENCE North 11 degrees 49 minutes 26 seconds East for a distance of 94.44 feet to a point.

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THENCE North 18 degrees 43 minutes 48 seconds East for a distance of 91.98 feet to a point. THENCE South 71 degrees 39 minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 248.06 feet to a point. THENCE North 25 degrees 21 minutes 16 seconds East for a distance of 96.71 feet to a point. THENCE North 20 degrees 01 minutes 21 seconds East for a distance of 102.87 feet to a point. THENCE North 59 degrees 30 minutes 31 seconds East for a distance of 1291.24 feet to a point. THENCE South 29 degrees 37 minutes 53 seconds East for a distance of 286.42 feet to a point. THENCE South 30 degrees 43 minutes 27 seconds East for a distance of 364.20 feet to a point. THENCE South 47 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West for a distance of 152.00 feet to a point at centerline of creek. THENCE South 16 degrees 39 minutes 16 seconds East for a distance of 109.72 feet in creek. THENCE South 03 degrees 26 minutes 34 seconds East for a distance of 93.08 feet in creek. THENCE South 40 degrees 09 minutes 24 seconds East for a distance of 81.04 feet in creek. THENCE South 15 degrees 57 minutes 33 seconds East for a distance of 83.98 feet in creek. THENCE South 22 degrees 30 minutes 58 seconds East for a distance of 219.92 feet to a point 10 feet west of center of creek. THENCE South 59 degrees 31 minutes 59 seconds West for a distance of 1140.58 feet to a point. THENCE North 40 degrees 31 minutes 48 seconds West for a distance of 300.21 feet to a point

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THENCE South 58 degrees 41 minutes 23 seconds West for a distance of 248.72 feet to the true point of beginning. Together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of record. Said property contains 42.12 acres more or less. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by adding the following as paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of said section: (5) Complete Tax Parcels (1994 Addition) The description of the additional territory added to the corporate boundaries by this 1994 addition is intended to include and is hereby declared to include all of the property included in the tax parcels set forth below as those tax parcels are shown on the tax maps of Gwinnett County, Georgia, as of December 31, 1993. 7-319-11 7-319-15 7-319-20 7-320-1 7-320-2 7-320-29 Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the Regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to amend an Act providing a new Charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3232) as amended, to provide for a change in the corporate limits of the City and for other purposes. This 8th day of February, 1994. Mayor and Council City of Sugar Hill, Georgia

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Keith R. Breedlove, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 85th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tribune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Keith R. Breedlove Representative, 85th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 23rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. TWIGGS COUNTYPROBATE COURT; JUDGE; COMPENSATION; BENEFITS. No. 1022 (House Bill No. 1954). AN ACT To amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Judge of the Probate Court of Twiggs County, approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2727), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation and benefits of the judge of the probate court; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing an annual salary for the Judge of the Probate Court of Twiggs County, approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2727), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) The judge of the probate court shall receive an annual base salary of $37,711.88, which amount shall include any compensation received pursuant to Code Section 15-9-64 of the O.C.G.A. If the judge of the probate court assumes any additional duties authorized by general law which the judge of the probate court is not performing on the effective date of this subsection, the judge of the probate court shall be entitled to additional compensation for such duties as authorized by general law. If the judge of the probate court ceases to perform the duties authorized under Code Section 15-9-64 of the O.C.G.A. which the judge of the probate court is performing on the effective date of this subsection, the annual base salary of the judge of the probate court shall be reduced by the amount of compensation which a judge is no longer entitled to as a result of not performing such duties. (b) (1) On and after the effective date of this subsection, when the governing authority of Twiggs County grants a cost-of-living increase in or salary adjustment to the compensation of county employees, the base salary of the judge of the probate court provided in subsection (a) of this section plus any previous increases which have been received by the judge of the probate court under this paragraph after such effective date of this paragraph shall be increased by the average percentage by which the compensation of county employees is increased. (2) The judge of the Probate Court of Twiggs County shall also receive a cost-of-living adjustment of 5 percent of the amount of the latest salary of the judge of the probate court calculated under subsection (a) of this

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section and paragraph (1) of this subsection for each four-year term of office served by such judge of the probate court, figured at the end of each such period of service. The increase shall not have retroactive effect, except that the term in which the judge of the probate court is serving on July 1, 1994, shall be counted for determining the appropriate salary under this section. The increases in salary authorized under this paragraph shall only apply to five consecutive four-year terms of office. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, whenever a different person assumes the office of judge of the probate court, such newly elected or appointed judge of the probate court shall only receive the salary provided for in subsection (a) of this section and shall not be entitled to any increases in salary which have previously occurred pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection; provided, however, that such newly elected or appointed judge of the probate court shall be entitled to any increases in salary authorized under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection which occur after such person assumes office. (4) The salary of the judge of the probate court shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Twiggs County. (c) In addition to the compensation of the judge of the probate court provided for in other subsections of this section and in addition to any compensation or expenses provided for in subsection (d) of this section or in Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this Act, the judge of the probate court shall receive an expense allowance of $300.00 per annum payable from the funds of Twiggs County. Such expense allowance shall be paid by the governing authority of Twiggs County to the judge of the probate court at such times and in such amounts as may be requested by said officer. (d) The judge of the probate court shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred by said officer in carrying out said officer's official duties outside the county,

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including attendance at seminars or other training meetings for county officials. When the personal automobile of the judge of the probate court is used by said officer in traveling on official business outside the county, said officer shall be reimbursed for travel expenses at the rate of 24 per mile. All expenses provided for in this subsection shall be paid from the funds of Twiggs County. (e) In addition to the compensation of the judge of the probate court provided in this Act, that judge shall receive as additional compensation the same employment benefits which are now or hereafter authorized to be provided to members of the governing authority of Twiggs County and their dependents and beneficiaries under Code Section 36-1-11.1 of the O.C.G.A. and which are actually offered to such members and their dependents and beneficiaries as well as any paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave on the same basis as such benefits are provided to members or employees, respectively, of the governing authority of Twiggs County. The costs for such employment benefits, holidays, and leave shall be paid by the governing authority of Twiggs County from the funds of that county. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Judge of Probate Court of Twiggs County, approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2727), as amended; and for other purposes. This 21st day of January, 1994. Kenneth Birdsong

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kenneth W. Birdsong, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 123rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Twiggs County News Era, which is the official organ of Twiggs County, on the following date: January 27, 1994. /s/ Kenneth W. Birdsong Representative, 123rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. HARRIS COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 1023 (House Bill No. 1958). AN ACT To provide for a homestead exemption from Harris County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1995, and ending December 31, 1995, and in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1996, for certain residents of that county who are 65 years of

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age or over or disabled and who have annual gross incomes of $22,000.00 or less per annum; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal a certain existing homestead exemption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Harris County, including taxes to retire bonded indebtedness. (2) Disabled means blindness or a medically demonstrable condition which makes or would make the person eligible for the purpose of receiving supplemental social security benefits. (3) Gross income means income from all sources and shall include without being limited to income received as retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retirement, disability, or pension system. (4) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . Each resident of Harris County who is disabled or 65 years of age or older is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from Harris County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1995, and ending on December 31, 1995, and $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1996, if that person's gross income, together with the income of the spouse of such person

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who resides within such homestead, does not exceed $22,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. In the case of a homestead which is jointly owned by a person and such person's spouse, the exemption authorized by this section shall apply to any such homestead if either spouse is 65 years of age or older or disabled. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Harris County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Harris County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or taxes for educational purposes levied by or on behalf of the Harris County School District. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from Harris County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 7 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 8 . The homestead exemption granted to residents of Harris County who are 65 years of age or older pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 3 of an Act providing homestead exemptions from Harris County and Harris County School District ad valorem taxes, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3766), is abolished and said subsection (b) is repealed.

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Such repeal shall not affect any other homestead exemption granted by said Act. Section 9 . Unless prevented by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Harris County shall call and conduct an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Harris County for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Harris County. The election shall be held on the date of and in conjunction with the November general election in 1994. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides for a homestead exemption from Harris County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1995, and ending on December 31, 1995, and $10,000.00 for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1996, for qualified residents who are blind, disabled, or 65 years of age or older and whose gross income together with the gross income of such person's spouse who resides in such homestead does not exceed $22,000.00 and to repeal the current homestead exemption relative to residents who are 65 or older? All persons desiring to vote for approval of Sections 1 through 8 of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of Sections 1 through 8 of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of Sections 1 through 8 of this Act, then Sections 1 through 8 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years

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beginning on or after January 1, 1995; otherwise this Act shall be void and of no force and effect and shall be automatically repealed upon the date the election results are certified under this section. In the event the election provided for in this section is not conducted, this Act shall stand repealed in its entirety on December 31, 1994. The expense of such election shall be borne by Harris County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 10 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 9 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 11 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced to the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for homestead exemptions for Harris County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain residents of that county; to provide for definitions, terms and conditions, and procedures; to provide for referendum; and for other purposes. This 21st day of February, 1994. Vance C. Smith, Jr., State Representative, 102nd District. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Vance C. Smith, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 102nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Harris County Journal, which is the official organ of Harris County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Vance C. Smith, Jr. Representative, 102nd District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 25th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. BARTOW COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 1024 (House Bill No. 1959). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Bartow County School District, including taxes to pay interest on and retire school bond indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A.

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Section 2 . Each resident of the Bartow County School District is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Bartow County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application as provided in Section 3 of this Act, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Bartow County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Any person who, as of January 1, 1995, has applied for and is eligible for the $2,000.00 homestead exemption from Bartow County School District taxes provided by Code Section 48-5-44 of the O.C.G.A. shall be eligible for the exemption granted under this Act without further application if that person has applied for and been eligible for the immediately preceding year for such exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or county taxes for county purposes. The homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995.

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Section 7 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Bartow County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Bartow County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the state-wide general election in November, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Bartow County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for that school district for certain residents of that district? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 6 shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If Sections 1 through 6 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 6 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Bartow County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

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Section 8 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 9 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposed in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposed. This 18th day of February, 1994. /s/ Jack Nally GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jeff Lewis, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 14th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Daily Tribune News, which is the official organ of Bartow County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Jeff Lewis Representative, 14th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994.

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WALTON COUNTYSHERIFF; VACANCIES. No. 1025 (House Bill No. 1963). AN ACT To amend an Act placing the sheriff of Walton County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess. p. 2172), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4357), so as to provide that in the event of a vacancy in the office of sheriff of Walton County, the chief deputy shall succeed to the office of sheriff for the remainder of the unexpired term of office; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the sheriff of Walton County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess. p. 2172), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4357), is amended by adding a new Section 8 to read as follows: Section 8. In the event of a vacancy in the office of sheriff of Walton County, for any reason, the chief deputy sheriff shall succeed to the office of sheriff for the remainder of the unexpired term of office of sheriff and until a successor is elected and qualified. Section 1.5 . This Act shall become effective at the beginning of the next term of the sheriff of Walton County, January 1, 1997. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Walton county on a salary in lieu of the fees system of compensation, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess. p. 2172), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4357); and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. Honorable Tyrone Carrell Representative 87th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tyrone Carrell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 87th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Walton Tribune, which is the official organ of Walton County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Tyrone Carrell Representative, 87th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 23rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994.

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CLAYTON COUNTYPROBATE COURT; JUDGE; COMPENSATION. No. 1026 (House Bill No. 1999). AN ACT To amend an Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County on an annual salary, approved February 7, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2068), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4439), so as to change the compensation of said officer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County on an annual salary, approved February 7, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2068), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4439), is amended by striking Section 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: Section 1. The salary provided in this section for the judge of the probate court shall be his full and complete compensation; and all fees or other emoluments now allowed, or hereafter allowed by any authority of law, including compensation earned as custodian of vital records or any source for which said judge is entitled heretofore and which he earns or receives by reason of being the probate judge whether under color of the office of probate judge or not shall henceforth be county funds and accountable as such in the same manner as other county funds received by said judge of the probate court. The salary of said judge of the probate court shall be $66,250.00 per annum payable monthly out of the funds of Clayton County. In addition, said judge shall receive a salary supplement of $2,400.00 per annum payable in equal monthly installments from county funds for service as election superintendent as provided for in Code Section 15-9-64 of the O.C.G.A.

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Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County on an annual salary, approved February 7, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2068), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4439); and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. , Clayton County Legislative Delegation GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank I. Bailey, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 93rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 22, 1994. /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 93rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994.

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RABUN COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITYCREATION. No. 1027 (House Bill No. 2011). AN ACT To create and establish the Rabun County Building Authority, a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the Authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate self-liquidating projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Rabun County for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; to authorize Rabun County to lease or sell lands and buildings to the Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the Authority; to define certain terms and words; to confer powers and impose duties on the Authority; to grant limitations to the Authority; to authorize the Authority and Rabun County to enter into contracts and leases pertaining to uses of such facilities, which contracts and leases shall obligate the lessees to make payment for the use of the facilities for the term thereof and to pledge for that purpose money derived from taxation; to provide that no debt of Rabun County, within the meaning of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Article IX, Section V, Paragraph I, shall be incurred by the exercise of any of the powers granted; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority payable from the revenues, rents, and earnings and other functions of the Authority to pay the costs of such project; to authorize the collecting and pledging of such revenues, rents, and earnings for the payment of such bonds; to authorize the adoption of resolutions and the execution of trust indentures to secure the payment of such bonds and to define the rights of the holders of such bonds; to make the bonds of the Authority exempt from taxation; to provide the right and power for the Authority to condemn property of every kind and character; to authorize the issuance of revenue-refunding bonds; to provide for the validation of such bonds and to fix the venue for jurisdiction of actions relating to any provision of this Act; to exempt the property and income of the Authority from taxation; to provide for the Authority immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence; to provide that the property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale; to provide that this Act shall be liberally construed; to define the scope of the

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Authority's operation; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Rabun County Building Authority created. There is created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the Rabun County Building Authority, herein called the Authority, which shall be an instrumentality and a public corporation of the State of Georgia, the purpose of which shall be to acquire, construct, and equip self-liquidating projects, including, but not limited to, buildings, sanitary and surface water sewers, streets, roads and public facilities of every nature, type and character, for use by Rabun County for its governmental, proprietary, public, and administrative functions, and Rabun County is granted the right and power by proper resolution of its governing authority to sell or lease to the Authority lands and buildings owned by it. The Authority shall not be a state institution, nor a department or agency of the state, but shall be an instrumentality of the state, a mere creation of the state, having distinct corporate entity and being exempt from the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act. The Authority shall have its principal office in Rabun County, and its legal situs or residence for the purposes of this charter shall be Rabun County. Section 2 . Membership. The Authority shall consist of five members who shall be eligible to succeed themselves and who shall be elected by the governing authority of Rabun County. The members of said governing authority of the county shall be eligible to be elected to and serve on the Authority. The members of the Authority shall hold office for terms of four years and until their successors shall have been elected; provided, however, that of the original members elected to the Authority three shall be elected to terms of one year each and two shall be elected to terms of three years. Upon the expiration of each of such initial terms, the successors shall be elected for terms of four years. Any vacancy on the Authority shall be filled for the unexpired term by the governing authority of Rabun County. Immediately after their election, the members

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of the Authority shall enter upon their duties. The Authority shall elect one of its members as Chairman and one as Vice-Chairman. The Secretary/Treasurer of the Authority shall be the clerk of the governing authority of Rabun County, or his or her designee, who shall not be a member of the Authority. Three members of the Authority shall constitute a quorum and no vacancy on the Authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Authority and, in every instance, a majority vote of a quorum shall authorize any legal act of the Authority, including all things necessary to authorize and issue revenue bonds. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed by the Authority for their actual expenses properly incurred in the performance of their duties. The Authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government and shall have perpetual existence. Section 3 . Definitions. As used in this Act, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) The word Authority shall mean the Rabun County Building Authority created by this Act. (2) The word project shall mean and include real and personal property acquired or held by the Authority for one or a combination of two or more of the following undertakings: buildings and facilities intended for use as a county courthouse, jail, police department, fire department, administrative services, governmental offices, communications services, proprietary and utility offices, stadia, auditorium and sports, park, and recreational facilities, parking facilities, streets, roads and rights of ways, sanitary and surface water sewers, urban redevelopment projects, and facilities for fairs and exhibitions and events of all types and character, and all buildings and facilities of every kind and character, determined by the Authority to be desirable for the efficient operation of any department, board, office, commission, or agency of Rabun County, or of the State of Georgia in the performance of its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions.

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(3) The term cost of project shall include the cost of lands, buildings, improvements, machinery, equipment, property, easements, rights, franchises, material, labor, services acquired or contracted for, plans and specification, financing charges, construction costs, interest prior to and during construction; architectural, accounting, engineering, inspection, administrative, fiscal, and legal expenses; expenses incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project; expenses incident to the acquiring, constructing, equipping, and operating of any project or any part thereof, and to the placing of the same in operation and to the condemnation of any property incident to such construction and operation. (4) The term revenue bonds shall mean revenue bonds issued under the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law, and under the provisions of this Act. The obligations authorized under this Act may be issued by the Authority in the manner authorized under the Revenue Bond Law. Section 4 . Powers. The Authority shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this Act including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it shall have the power: (1) To sue and be sued; (2) To adopt and alter a corporate seal; (3) To make and execute with public and private persons and corporations contracts, leases, rental agreements, and other instruments relating to its projects and incident to the exercise of the powers of the Authority, including contracts for constructing, renting, and leasing of its projects for the use of Rabun County; and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, authority is specifically granted to Rabun County to enter into lease contracts and related agreements for the use of any structure, building, or facility or a combination of any two or more structures, buildings, or facilities of the

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Authority for a term not exceeding 50 years; and Rabun County may enter into lease contracts and related agreements for the use of any structure, building, or facility, or a combination of two or more structures, buildings, or facilities of the Authority for a term not exceeding 50 years upon a majority vote of its governing body and may obligate itself for the use of such property so leased and also obligate itself as a part of the undertaking to pay debt service incurred in connection with such property, and to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing and operating the property furnished by and leased from the Authority; and the sums agreed to be paid under the provisions of such lease contracts or related agreements may be pledged or assigned to secure the payment of revenue bonds issued hereunder; (4) To acquire in its own name by purchase on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper or by condemnation in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws of the State of Georgia applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, including the power to proceed as a condemning body under the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to proceedings before a special master, or by gift, grant, lease, or otherwise real property or rights and easements therein and franchises and personal property necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes and to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall continue and to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of or disposition of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the Authority. Title to any such property shall be held by the Authority exclusively for the benefit of the public. The Authority shall be under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned as provided herein except from the funds provided therefor and, in any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the suit, action, or proceedings as may be just to the Authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned; and no property shall be acquired as provided herein upon which any lien or other encumbrance exists, unless at the time such property is

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so acquired a sufficient sum of money shall be deposited in trust to pay and redeem the amount of such lien or encumbrance. If the Authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on lands which are subject to the control of Rabun County, the governing authority of Rabun County is authorized to convey such lands to the Authority for such consideration, not exceeding reasonable value, as may be agreed upon by the Authority, as Grantee, and by such governing authority, on behalf of Rabun County, as Grantor, taking into consideration the public benefit to be derived from such conveyance; (5) To improve, extend, add to, reconstruct, renovate, or remodel any project or part thereof already acquired; (6) To plege or assign any revenues, income, rent, charges, and fees received by the Authority; (7) To appoint and select, agents, engineers, architects, attorneys, fiscal agents, accountants, and employees and to provide for their compensation and duties; (8) To construct, reconstruct, acquire, own, alter, repair, remodel, maintain, extend, improve, operate, manage, and equip projects located on land owned or leased by the Authority and to pay all or part of the costs of any such project from the proceeds of revenue bonds of the Authority or any contributions, loans, or grants by persons, firms, or corporations, including the State of Georgia and the United States of America, and any other contributions, all of which the Authority is authorized to receive, accept, and use to prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of and to exercise police powers over the project or projects managed or operated by the Authority. (9) To accept, receive, and administer gifts, grants, loan and devises of money, material, and property of any kind, including loans and grants from the State of Georgia or the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, upon such terms and conditions

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as the State of Georgia or the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality may impose; (10) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes; and to issue revenue bonds payable solely from funds pledged for that purpose and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the holders thereof; (11) To exercise all powers usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions which are not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state; and (12) Pursuant to proper resolution of the Authority to issue revenue bonds payable from the rents and revenues of the Authority and its projects, to provide funds for carrying out the purposes of the Authority, which bonds may be issued in either fully negotiable coupon form, in which event they shall have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the law of Georgia, or they may be issued in whole or in part in non-negotiable fully registered form without coupons, payable to a designated payee or to the registered assigns of the payee with such conversion privileges as the Authority may provide, for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any project, including the cost of constructing, reconstructing, equipping, extending, adding to, or improving such project, or for the purpose of refunding, as herein provided, any such bonds of the Authority theretofore issued. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue shall exceed the amount required for the purpose for which such bonds were issued, the surplus shall be paid into the fund provided for the payment of principal and interest on such bonds. All such revenue bonds shall be issued and validated under and in accordance with the procedure of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law, and in accordance with all terms and provisions thereof not in conflict herewith and in accordance with Code Section 50-17-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to use of facsimile signatures on public securities, and, as security for the payment

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of any revenue bonds so authorized, any rents and revenue of the Authority may be pledged and assigned. Such bonds are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose, and such bonds and all income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation within the State of Georgia. For the purpose of the exemption from taxation of such bonds and the income therefrom, the Authority shall be deemed to be a political subdivision of the State of Georgia. Section 5 . Credit not pledged and debt not created by bonds. Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall not constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Georgia or Rabun County; but such bonds shall be payable from the rentals, revenue, earnings, and funds of the Authority as provided in the resolution or trust agreement or indenture authorizing the issuance and securing the payment of such bonds; and the issuance of such bonds shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the state or said county to levy or pledge any form of taxation whatever for the payment thereof. No holder of any bond or receiver or trustee in connection therewith shall have the right to enforce the payment thereof against any property of the state or of said county nor shall any such bond constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any such property. All such bonds shall contain on their face a recital setting forth substantially the foregoing provisions of this section. However, said municipality may obligate itself to pay the amounts required under any contract entered into with the Authority from funds received from taxes to be levied and collected for that purpose to the extent necessary to pay the obligations contractually incurred under this section, and from any other source; and the obligation to make such payments shall constitute a general obligation and a pledge of the full faith and credit of the obligor but shall not constitute a debt of the obligor within the meaning of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Article IX, Section V, Paragraph I; and, when such obligation is made to make such payments from taxes to be levied for that purpose, then the obligation shall be mandatory to levy and collect such taxes from year to year in an amount sufficient to fulfill and fully comply with the terms of such obligation.

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Section 6 . Trust agreement. In the discretion of the Authority, any issue of revenue bonds may be secured by a trust agreement or indenture made by the Authority with a corporate trustee which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the State of Georgia. Such trust agreement or indenture may pledge and assign rents, fees, charges, revenues, and earnings to be received by the Authority. The resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds and such trust agreements or indenture may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders, including the right of appointment of a receiver upon default of the payment of any principal or interest obligation and the right of any receiver or trustee to enforce collection of any rents, fees, charges or revenues for use of the project or projects necessary to pay all costs of operation and all reserves provided for, all principal and interest on all bonds of the issue, all costs of collection, and all other costs reasonably necessary to accomplish the collection of such sums in the event of any default of the Authority. Such resolution and such trust agreement or indenture may include covenants setting forth the duties of the Authority in relation to the acquisition of property for and construction of the project and to the custody, safeguarding, and application of all funds and covenants providing for the operation, maintenance, repair, and insurance of the project or projects and may contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds may be issued. Such trust agreement or indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in securing bonds and debentures for corporations and may contain such other provisions as the Authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by such trust. Section 7 . Refunding bonds. The Authority is authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority for the purpose of calling, refunding, or refinancing any revenue bonds issued under the provisions hereof and then outstanding and to include in the amount of such refunding bonds all interest and any call premiums that may be

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required for the redemption and refunding of such outstanding bonds. Section 8 . Venue of actions, jurisdiction. Any action to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions hereof or any action against the Authority brought in the courts of the State of Georgia shall be brought in the Superior Court of Rabun County, Georgia; and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under the provisions hereof shall be brought in said court which shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions. Section 9 . Revenue bond validation. The petition for validation of all bonds of the Authority shall be brought against the Authority and any contracting party whose obligation is pledged as security for the payment of the bonds sought to be validated, as defendants, and the defendants shall be required to show cause, if any exists, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof shall not be adjudicated to be in all respects valid and binding upon such contracting parties. It shall be incumbent upon such defendants to defend against adjudication of the validity and binding effect of such contract or contracts or be forever bound thereby. Notice of such proceedings shall be included in the notice of the validation hearing required to be issued and published by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rabun County in which court such validation proceedings shall be initiated. Section 10 . Interest of bondholders protected. While any of the bonds issued by the Authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the Authority or of its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished, impaired, or affected in any manner that will affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds; and no other entity, department, agency, or authority shall be created which will compete with the Authority so as to affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds nor will the state itself so compete with the Authority. The provisions hereof shall be for the benefit of the Authority and the holders of any such bonds and, upon the issuance of bonds under the provisions hereof, shall constitute a contract with the holders of such bonds.

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Section 11 . Revenues, earnings, rents, and charges; use. (a) For the purpose of earning sufficient revenue to make possible the financing of the construction of the project or projects of the Authority with revenue bonds, the Authority is authorized and empowered to fix, revise, and collect rents, fees, and charges on each project which it shall cause to be acquired or constructed. Such rentals, fees, or charges to be paid for the use of such project or projects shall be so fixed and adjusted as to provide a fund sufficient with other revenue, if any, of such project or projects or of the Authority: (1) To pay the cost of operating, maintaining, and repairing the project or projects, including reserves for insurance and extraordinary repairs and other reserves required by the resolution or trust agreement or indenture pertaining to such bonds and the issuance thereof, unless such cost shall be otherwise provided for; (2) To pay the principal of and interest on such revenue bonds as the same shall become due, including call premium, if any, the proceeds of which shall have been or will be used to pay the cost of such project or projects; (3) To comply with any sinking fund requirements contained in the resolution or trust agreement or indenture pertaining to the issuance of and security for such bonds; (4) To perform fully all provisions of such resolution and trust agreement or indenture relating to the issuance of or security for such bonds to the payment of which such rental is pledged; (5) To accumulate any excess income which may be required by the purchasers of such bonds or may be dictated by the requirements of such resolution or trust agreement or indenture or of achieving ready marketability of and low interest rates on such bonds; (6) To pay any expenses in connection with such bond issue or of such project or projects including but not limited to trustees', attorneys', and fiscal agents' fees.

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(b) Such rental shall be payable at such intervals as may be agreed upon and set forth in the rental contract or lease providing therefor and any such contract or lease may provide for the commencement of rental payments to the Authority prior to the completion of the undertaking by the Authority of any such project and may provide for the payment of rental during such times as such project or projects may be partially or wholly untenantable. (c) Such rental contract or lease may obligate the tenants or lessees to operate, maintain and keep in good repair, including complete reconstruction, if necessary, the rented or leased premises and projects, regardless of the cause of the necessity of such maintenance, repair, or reconstruction. (d) Such rental contract or lease may obligate the tenants or lessees to indemnify and save harmless the Authority from any and all damage to persons and property occurring on or by reason of the leased property or improvements thereon and to undertake, at the expense of the tenants or lessees, the defense of any action brought against the Authority by reason of injury or damages to persons or property occurring on or by reason of the leased premises. (e) In the event of any failure or refusal on the part of the tenants or lessees to perform punctually any covenant or obligation contained in any such rental contract or lease, the Authority may enforce performance by any legal or equitable process against the tenants or lessees. (f) The Authority shall be permitted to assign any rental payable to it, pursuant to such rental contract or lease, to a trustee or paying agent as may be required by the terms of the resolution or trust agreement or indenture relating to the issuance of and security for such bonds. (g) The use and disposition of the Authority's revenue shall be subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or of the trust agreement or indenture, if any, securing the same.

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Section 12 . Sinking fund. The revenue, rents, and earnings derived from any particular project or projects and any and all revenue, rents, and earnings received by the Authority, regardless of whether such revenue, rents, and earnings were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued, unless otherwise pledged, may be pledged by the Authority to payment of the principal of and interest on revenue bonds of the Authority as may be provided in any resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or in any trust instrument pertaining to such bonds, and such funds so pledged, from whatever source received, may include funds received from one or more or all sources and may be set aside at regular intervals into sinking funds for which provision may be made in any such resolution or trust instrument and which may be pledged to and charged with the payment of (1) the interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall become due, (2) the principal of the bonds as the same shall mature, (3) the necessary charges of any trustee or paying agent for paying such principal and interest, and (4) any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase; and the use and disposition of any sinking fund may be subject to such regulation as may be provided for in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust instrument securing the payment of the same. Section 13 . Exemption from taxation. The exercise of the powers conferred upon the Authority hereunder shall constitute an essential governmental function for a public purpose and the Authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation and maintenance of property acquired by it or of buildings erected or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such property or buildings or other income received by the Authority. The tax exemption herein provided shall not include an exemption from sales and use tax on property purchased by or for the use of the Authority. Section 14 . Immunity from tort actions. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the State of Georgia, and the officers, agents, and employees of the Authority, when in performance of work of the Authority, shall have the same immunity and

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exemption from liability for torts and negligence as officers, agents, and employees of the State of Georgia. The Authority may be sued the same as private corporations on any contractual obligation of the Authority. Section 15 . Property not subject to levy and sale. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process. Section 16 . Trust funds. All funds received pursuant to authority hereof, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds or as revenue, rents, fees, charges, or other earnings or as grants, gifts, or other contributions, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied by the Authority, solely as provided herein; and the bondholders entitled to receive the benefits of such funds shall have a lien on all such funds until the same are applied as provided for in any such resolution or trust instrument of the Authority. Section 17 . Construction. This Act and any other law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of its purposes. Section 18 . Scope of operations. The scope of the Authority's operation shall be limited to the territory embraced within the corporate limits of Rabun County as the same now or may hereafter exist. Section 19 . Conveyance of property upon dissolution. Should the Authority for any reason be dissolved after full payment of all bonded indebtedness incurred hereunder, both as to principal and interest, title to all property of any kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall be conveyed to Rabun County; or title to any such property may be conveyed prior to such dissolution in accordance with provisions which may be made therefor in any resolution or trust instrument relating to such property, subject to any liens, leases, or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at the time of such conveyance. Section 20 . Effect of partial invalidity of Act. Should any sentence, clause, phrase, or part of this Act be declared for

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any reason to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect such remainder of this Act or any part hereof, other than the part so held to be invalid, but the remaining provisions of this Act shall remain in full force and effect, and it is the express intention of this Act to enact each provision of this Act independently of any other provision hereof. Section 21 . Effective date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 22 . Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a bill to create and establish the Rabun County Building Authority, a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the Authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate self-liquidating projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Rabun County for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; to authorize Rabun County to lease or sell lands and buildings to the Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the Authority; to confer powers and impose duties on the Authority; to grant limitations to the Authority; to authorize the Authority and Rabun County to enter into contracts and leases; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds; and for other purposes. This 22nd day of February, 1994. Rabun County Board of Commissioners GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Ralph Twiggs, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 8th

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District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton Tribune, which is the official organ of Rabun County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Ralph Twiggs Representative, 8th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 1, 1994. CITY OF BLAKELYNEW CHARTER. No. 1058 (House Bill No. 1845). AN ACT To provide a new charter for the City of Blakely; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, and compensation relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers relative to the office of mayor; to provide for administrative responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk-treasurer, a city administrator, and other personnel; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service

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charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for purchases; to provide for the sale of property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for eminent domain; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS Section 1.10 . Incorporation. The City of Blakely in Early County is reincorporated by the enactment of this charter and is constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name of the City of Blakely. References in this charter to the city or this city refer to the City of Blakely. The city shall have perpetual existence. Section 1.11 . Corporate boundaries. The boundaries of this city shall be those existing on the effective date of the adoption of this charter with such alterations as may be made from time to time by local law or in the manner provided by general state law. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or any combination thereof, to be retained permanently in the office of the city clerk-treasurer of the city and to be designated, as the case may be: Official Map or Description of the Corporate Limits of the City of Blakely, Georgia. Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the mayor shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as the original map or description. Section 1.12 . Municipal powers. (a) This city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the present or future Constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter. This city shall have all the powers of self-government not otherwise prohibited by this charter or by general law.

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(b) The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of this city. Said powers shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Air and water pollution. To regulate the emission of smoke or other exhaust which pollutes the air and to prevent the pollution of natural streams which flow within the corporate limits of the city; (2) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this paragraph; (3) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of this city; (4) Building regulations. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures not inconsistent with general law; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades except as otherwise prohibited by general law; (5) Business regulation and taxation. To levy and to provide for the collection of license fees and taxes on privileges, occupations, trades, and professions; to license and regulate the same; to provide for the manner and method of payment of such licenses and taxes; and to

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revoke such licenses after due process for the failure to pay any city taxes or fees; (6) Condemnation. To condemn property, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city, for present or future use and for any corporate purpose deemed necessary by the governing authority, utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (7) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governments and entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (8) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists inside or outside the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (9) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations, not inconsistent with general law relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (10) Garbage fees. To levy, fix, assess, and collect a garbage, refuse, and trash collection and disposal and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business within the city and benefiting from such services; to enforce the payment of such charges, taxes, or fees; and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges; (11) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to the health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants

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of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (12) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to the powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (13) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation within the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (14) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and squares in the city; to provide for the commitment of such persons to any jail; or to provide for the commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (15) Motor vehicles. To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and exercise control over all traffic, including parking, upon or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city; (16) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (17) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (18) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal,

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or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (19) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (20) Municipal utilities. To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including, but not limited to, a system of waterworks, sewers, and drains, sewage disposal, gas works, electric plants, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; and to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties therefor; and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; and to authorize the extension of water, sewerage, and electrical distribution systems, and all necessary appurtenances by which said utilities are distributed, inside and outside the corporate limits of the city; and to provide utility services to persons, firms, and corporations inside and outside the corporate limits of the city as provided by ordinance; (21) Nuisances. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (22) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (23) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (24) Police and fire protection. To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed police officers and to

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establish, operate, or contract for a police and a fire-fighting agency; (25) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (26) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of public ways, parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, markets and market houses, public buildings, libraries, public housing, airports, hospitals, terminals, docks, parking facilities, or charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; to provide any other public improvements inside or outside the corporate limits of the city; to regulate the use of public improvements; and, for such purposes, property may be acquired by condemnation under Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (27) Public peace. To provide for the prevention and punishment of drunkenness, riots, and public disturbances; (28) Public transportation. To organize and operate or contract for such public transportation systems as are deemed beneficial; (29) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for public utilities and public services and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and the standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Public Service Commission; (30) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings,

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and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, inside or abutting the corporate limits of the city and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (31) Roadways. To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish or change the grade of, abandon or close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with shade trees, or otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light the roads, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; and to negotiate and execute leases over, through, under, or across any city property or the right of way of any street, road, alley, and walkway or portion thereof within the corporate limits of the city for bridges, passageways, or any other purpose or use between buildings on opposite sides of the street and for other bridges, overpasses, and underpasses for private use at such location and to charge a rental therefor in such manner as may be provided by ordinance; and to authorize and control the construction of bridges, overpasses, and underpasses within the corporate limits of the city; and to grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities and for private use; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (32) Sewer fees. To levy a fee, charge, or sewer tax as necessary to assure the acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, and extending of a sewage disposal plant and sewerage system; to levy on those to whom sewers and sewerage systems are made available a sewer service fee, charge, or tax for the availability or use of the sewers; to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charge; and to impose and collect a sewer connection fee or fees to those connected with the system; (33) Solid waste disposal. To provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse and to

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regulate the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; (34) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors, and the use and sale of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflamable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxing or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (35) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs of any public improvement; (36) Ad valorem taxes. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation; (37) Other taxes. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law; (38) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles; (39) Urban redevelopment. To organize and operate and urban redevelopment program; and (40) Other powers. To exercise and enjoy all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience,

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or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; to exercise all implied powers necessary to carry into execution all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully stated in this charter; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to be exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia; and no listing of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others, nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia. Section 1.13 . Exercise of powers. All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia. ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE, ELECTIONS, Section 2.10 . City council creation; composition; number; election. (a) The legislative authority of the government of this city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and four councilmembers. (b) The mayor and councilmembers shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of this city for 12 months immediately preceding the election of mayor or councilmembers; each such person shall continue to reside within the city during said period of service and shall be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. No person's name shall be listed as a candidate on the ballot for election for either mayor or councilmember unless such person shall file a written notice with the clerk-treasurer of said city that such person desires his or her name to be

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placed on said ballot as a candidate either for mayor or councilmember. No person shall be eligible for the office of mayor or councilmember unless such person shall file above said notice within the time provided for in Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code. Section 2.11 . Elections. (a) At any election, all persons who are qualified under the Constitution and laws of Georgia to vote for members of the General Assembly of Georgia and who are bona fide residents of said city shall be eligible to qualify as voters in the election. (b) All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code. (c) The mayor and councilmembers who are in office on the effective date of this Act shall serve until the expiration of the term of office to which they were elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. (d) For the purpose of electing members of the council, the City of Blakely shall consist of two election districts each composed of two posts to be designated as follows: District 1 Post 1 District 1 Post 2 District 2 Post 1 District 2 Post 2 (e) Each person seeking election as a city councilmember shall designate the district and post for which he or she seeks election at the time of filing of his or her notice of candidacy.

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(f) The boundaries of election districts and posts shall be as determined by ordinance. An official copy of such boundary descriptions shall be on file in the office of the city clerk-treasurer. (g) A candidate for the office of councilmember shall reside in the election district which such person seeks to represent and shall continue to reside in such election district throughout his or her term of office. If a city councilmember removes his or her residence from the district he or she was elected to represent, his or her office shall be immediately vacated. (h) Councilmembers elected to represent District No. 1 shall be elected only by the qualified voters of the city residing within District No. 1; councilmembers elected to represent District No. 2 shall be elected only by the qualified voters of the city residing within District No. 2. (i) The mayor shall be elected at large and shall continue to reside in this city during his or her term of office. He or she shall continue to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of the city. (j) (1) On Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1995, candidates for election to Post 1 of District No. 1 and Post 1 of District No. 2 shall be elected for terms of two years. On Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1997, and quadrennially thereafter candidates for election to Post 1 of District No. 1 and Post 1 of District No. 2 shall be elected for terms of four years. (2) On Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1995, and quadrennially thereafter, the mayor and candidates for election to Post 2 of District No. 1 and Post 2 of District No. 2 shall be elected for terms of four years. (3) It is the purpose of this paragraph to provide for a staggered term system for election of city councilmembers.

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(k) The terms of office of the mayor and members of city council shall commence on the first day of January immediately following their election. (l) The mayor and city councilmembers shall be eligible for reelection regardless of the number of terms each may have previously been elected to serve. (m) Determination of winner; run-off and special elections. (1) The candidate receiving a majority of the votes cast shall be declared the winner of the elective city office such candidate is seeking. (2) In the event that no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, a run-off election shall be held and conducted in accordance with the ordinances of the city and Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. (3) In the event of a tie between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes, a special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with the ordinances of the city and Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Section 2.12 . Vacancies in office. (a) The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter or the general laws of the State of Georgia. (b) Upon the suspension from office of mayor or councilmember in any manner authorized by the general laws of the State of Georgia, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

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(c) In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, if such vacancy occurs within six months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Section 2.13 . Nonpartisan elections. Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party labels. Section 2.14 . Compensation and expenses. The mayor and councilmembers shall receive compensation and expenses for their services as provided by ordinance and in accordance with Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2.15 . Prohibitions. (a) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly: (1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of his or her judgment or action in the performance of official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or would tend to impair the independence of his or her judgment or action in the performance of official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which engaged without proper legal authorization

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or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of himself or herself or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, object, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to his or her knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever in business dealings with the governmental body by which he or she is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which he or she has a financial interest. (b) Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who has any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such private interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a private interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such private interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and he or she shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such private interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (c) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit, except in accordance with

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policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render said contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (e) Except as authorized by law, no member of the council shall hold any other elective city office or other city employment during the term for which elected. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any person holding employment on the effective date of this Act. Section 2.16 . Removal of officers. (a) The mayor, a councilmember, or other appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the following causes: (1) Incompetence, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office; (2) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; (3) Failure at any time to possess any qualifications of office as provided by this charter or by law; (4) Knowingly violating Section 2.15 or any other express prohibition of this charter; (5) Abandonment of office or neglect to perform the duties thereof; or (6) Failure for any other cause to perform the duties of office as required by this charter or by state law. (b) Removal of any officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods:

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(1) By the vote of three councilmembers after an investigative hearing. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Early County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Early County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Blakely. ARTICLE III ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNMENT, GENERAL AUTHORITY, AND ORDINANCES Section 3.10 . General power and authority. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city as provided by Article I of this charter. Section 3.11 . Organization. (a) The city council shall hold an organizational meeting at the first regular meeting in January following an election. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk-treasurer and the oath of the office shall be administered to the newly elected members as follows: I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor) (councilmember) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America.

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(b) By a majority vote, the city council shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall preside at all meetings of the city council and shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during any disability or absence of the mayor. Any such disability or absence shall be declared by a majority vote of the city council. The city council shall by majority vote elect a presiding officer from its number for any period in which the mayor pro tempore is disabled, absent, or acting as mayor. Such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of the city council. Section 3.12 . Inquiries and investigations. The city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and the conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the council shall be punished as provided by ordinance. Section 3.13 . Meetings. (a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or three members of the city council. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to councilmembers shall not be required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such councilmember's presence. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting. (c) All meetings of the city council shall be public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of special meetings shall be given as required by law.

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Section 3.14 . Procedures. (a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping a journal of its proceedings which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time. Section 3.15 . Voting. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, three councilmembers or the mayor and two councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact the business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any member of the city council shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of three councilmembers or the mayor and two councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. (b) In the event vacancies in office result in less than a quorum of councilmembers holding office, then the remaining councilmembers in office shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. A vote of a majority of the remaining councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. Section 3.16 . Ordinances. (a) Every proposed ordinance shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be The Council of the City of Blakely hereby ordains..... and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall

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establish; provided, however, an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided for in Section 3.18. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk-treasurer shall, as soon as possible, distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk-treasurer and at such other public places as the city council may designate. Section 3.17 . Effect of ordinances. Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance. Section 3.18 . Emergencies. To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or three councilmembers and may promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance shall not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least three councilmembers or the mayor and two councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency continues to exist. An emergency ordinance shall also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. Section 3.19 . Codes. (a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances

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generally except that: (1) the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 3.16 of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk-treasurer pursuant to Section 3.20 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk-treasurer for distribution or for purchase at a reasonable price. Section 3.20 . Codification of ordinances. (a) The clerk-treasurer shall authenticate by the clerk-treasurer's signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the council. (b) The city shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly together with all amendments thereto and shall contain such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as The Code of Ordinances, City of Blakely, Georgia. Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and shall be made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code then in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation within the code. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any changes in or

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additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code. Section 3.21 . Chief administrator appointment; qualifications; compensation. The city council shall appoint a city administrator for an indefinite term and shall fix his or her compensation. The city administrator shall be appointed solely on the basis of his or her executive and administrative qualifications. Section 3.22 . Removal of city administrator. (a) The city council may remove the city administrator from office in accordance with the following procedures: (1) The city council shall adopt by affirmative vote of a majority of all its members a preliminary resolution which must state the reasons for removal and may suspend the city administrator from duty for a period not to exceed 45 days. A copy of the resolution shall be delivered promptly to the city administrator; (2) Within five days after a copy of the resolution is delivered to the city administrator, he or she may file with the city council a written request for a public hearing. This hearing shall be held within 30 days after the request is filed. The city administrator may file with the city council a written reply not later than five days before the hearing; (3) If the city administrator has not requested a public hearing within the time specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the city council may adopt a final resolution for removal, which may be made effective immediately, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all its members. If the city administrator has requested a public hearing, the city council may adopt a final resolution for removal, which may be made effective immediately, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all its members at any time after the public hearing.

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(b) The city administrator shall continue to receive his or her salary until the effective date of a final resolution of removal. Section 3.23 . Acting city administrator. By letter filed with the city clerk-treasurer, the city administrator shall designate, subject to approval of the city council, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the powers and perform the duties of city administrator during his or her temporary absence or disability. During such absence or disability, the city administrator may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another officer of the city to serve until the city administrator shall return or his or her disability shall cease. Section 3.24 . Powers and duties of the city administrator. The city administrator shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. He or she shall be responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in his or her charge by or under this charter. He or she shall have the following powers and duties: (1) The right to suspend department heads for good cause until the next meeting of the city council when the matter shall be passed upon by the council. While the appointment and removal of department heads must be made by the council, nevertheless, the city administrator shall have the duty, responsibility, and right to make recommendations to the council on the appointment or removal of a department head; (2) To direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law; (3) To attend all city council meetings and have the right to take part in discussion but he or she may not vote; (4) To see that all laws, provisions of this charter, and acts of the city council, subject to enforcement by him or her or by officers subject to his or her direction and supervision, are faithfully executed;

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(5) To prepare and submit the annual operating budget and capital budget to the city council; (6) To submit to the city council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year; (7) To make such other reports as the city council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies subject to his or her direction and supervision; (8) To keep the city council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such recommendations to the council concerning the affairs of the city as he or she deems desirable; and (9) To perform other such duties as are specified in this charter or as may be required by the city council. Section 3.25 . Council interference with administration. Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 3.12, the city council or its members shall deal with city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the city administrator solely through the city administrator and neither the city council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately. Section 3.26 . Powers and duties of mayor. The mayor shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council; (2) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and be the official spokesperson for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) Have power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; and

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(4) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing. Section 3.27 . Mayor pro tempore. During the absence or disability of the mayor for any cause, the mayor pro tempore, or in his or her absence or disability for any reason, any one of the councilmembers chosen by a majority vote of the city council shall be clothed with all the rights and privileges of the mayor and shall perform the duties of the office of the mayor so long as such absence or disability shall continue. Any such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of all members of the city council. ARTICLE IV ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS Section 4.10 . Department heads. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, or alter all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of the director's department or agency. (e) All directors under the supervision of the mayor shall be nominated by the mayor with confirmation of appointment by the city council. The mayor may suspend or remove

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directors under the mayor's supervision but such suspension or removal shall not be effective for ten calendar days following the mayor's giving written notice of such action and the reason therefor to the director involved and to the city council. The director involved may appeal to the city council which, after a hearing, may override the mayor's action by a vote of three councilmembers. Section 4.11 . Boards. (a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the city council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council, by ordinance, may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed for the original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until he or she has executed and filed with the clerk-treasurer of the city an oath obligating himself or herself to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of the office, such oath to be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor.

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(g) Any member of a board, commission, or authority may be removed from office for cause by a vote of three members of the city council. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice-chairperson, and may elect as its secretary one of its members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, an ordinance of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk-treasurer of the city. Section 4.12 . City attorney. The city council shall appoint a city attorney who shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and shall have actively practiced law for at least one year. The city attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. The city attorney shall be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation in which the city is a party, may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court, shall attend the meetings of the council as directed, shall advise the city council, mayor, and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs, and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of the position of city attorney. The city council shall provide for the compensation of the city attorney. Section 4.13 . City clerk-treasurer. The city council shall appoint a city clerk-treasurer who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk-treasurer shall be custodian of the official city seal, maintain city council records required by this charter, and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council. The clerk-treasurer shall collect all taxes, licenses, fees, and other moneys belonging to the city subject to the provisions of this charter and the ordinances of the city and enforce all laws of Georgia relating to the collection of delinquent taxes and sale or foreclosure for nonpayment of taxes to the city. The city clerk-treasurer shall also be responsible for the general duties of a treasurer and fiscal officer. The city

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council shall provide for the compensation of the city clerk-treasurer. Section 4.14 . Rules and regulations. The city council shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with this charter concerning: (1) The method of employee selection and probationary periods of employment; (2) The administration of a position classification and pay plan, methods of promotion and applications of service ratings thereto, and transfer of employees within the classification plan; (3) Hours of work, vacation, sick leave, and other leaves of absence, overtime pay, and the order and manner in which layoffs shall be effected; (4) Such dismissal hearings as due process may require; and (5) Such other personnel notices as may be necessary to provide for adequate and systematic handling of personnel affairs. ARTICLE V JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 5.10 . Municipal court. There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Blakely. Section 5.11 . Judges. (a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, full-time, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. The method of selection and terms of such judges shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State

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Bar of Georgia. All judges shall be appointed by the city council. (c) Compensation of the judge or judges shall be fixed by ordinance. (d) Judges may be removed for cause by a vote of three members of the city council. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that the judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the office to the best of his or her ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 3.14 of this charter. Section 5.12 . Convening of court. The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance. Section 5.13 . Powers. (a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have the authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed a fine of $1,000.00 or six months in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for six months or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have the authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the actual cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violation of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those

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charged with violations before said court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety bond for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, the bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution shall be issued thereon by serving the defendant and his or her sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court shall have the authority to bind prisoners over to the appropriate court when it appears by probable cause that state law has been violated. (h) Each judge of the municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (i) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city. (j) The municipal court is specifically vested with all the jurisdiction and powers throughout the geographic area of this city granted by law to municipal courts and particularly by such laws as authorize the abatement of nuisances and prosecution of traffic violations. Section 5.14 . Certiorari. The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari

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shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Early County, under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari. Section 5.15 . Rules. With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to superior courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk-treasurer, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings. ARTICLE VI FINANCE Section 6.10 . Property tax. The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, or providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion. Section 6.11 . Millage. The city council by ordinance shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid. The city council by ordinance may provide for the payment of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due. Section 6.12 . Occupation taxes and business license fees. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. Such taxes may be levied on both individuals and corporations

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who transact business in this city or who practice or offer to practice any profession or calling within the city to the extent such persons have a constitutionally sufficient nexus to this city to be so taxed. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, professions, or callings for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.13 . Licenses. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require any individual or corporation who transacts business in this city or who practices or offers to practice any profession or calling within the city to obtain a license or permit for such activity from the city and pay a reasonable fee for such license or permit where such activities are not now regulated by general law in such a way as to preclude city regulations. Such fees may reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. The city council by ordinance may establish reasonable requirements for obtaining or keeping such licenses as the public health, safety, and welfare necessitate. Section 6.14 . Franchises. The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, cable television companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk-treasurer in a registration book kept by the clerk-treasurer. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. Section 6.15 . Sewer fees. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for sewers, sanitary and health services, or any other services provided or made available inside or outside the corporate limits of the city for the total cost to the city of providing or making

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available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.16 . Roads. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess, charge, and collect the costs of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners under such terms and conditions as are reasonable. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.17 . Other taxes. This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs. Section 6.18 . Collection of delinquent taxes. The city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due, late penalties or interest, issuance and execution of fi. fas., creation and priority of liens, making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed, revoking city licenses for failure to pay any city taxes or fees, and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions. Section 6.19 . Borrowing. The city council shall have the power to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized under this charter or the laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken. Section 6.20 . Revenue bonds. Revenue bonds may be issued by the city council as state law now or hereafter provides. Such bonds are to be paid out of any revenue produced by the project, program, or venture for which they were issued.

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Section 6.21 . Loans. The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law. Section 6.22 . Accounting and budgeting. The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government. Section 6.23 . Budget ordinance. The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement program, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and programs. The city council shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. Section 6.24 . Operating budget. The city administrator shall submit to the city council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The operating budget, the capital improvements budget, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk-treasurer and shall be open to public inspection. Section 6.25 . Adoption. (a) The city council may amend the operating budget proposed by the city administrator, except that the budget as finally amended and adopted must provide for all expenditures required by state law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) After the conducting of a budget hearing, the city council shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than the last city council meeting of the year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the then current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal

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year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.23 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotments thereof to which it is chargeable. Section 6.26 . Levy of taxes. Following adoption of the operating budget, the city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expense of the general government of this city. Section 6.27 . Changes in budget. The city council by majority vote may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purposes. Section 6.28 . Capital improvements. (a) The city administrator will submit to the city council a proposed capital improvements budget with any recommendations as to the means of financing the improvements proposed for the ensuing year. The city council shall have the power to accept, with or without amendments, or reject the proposed program and proposed means of financing. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement, unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital improvements budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 3.18 of this charter.

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(b) After the conducting of a public hearing, the city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital improvements budget for the ensuing fiscal year. No appropriations provided for in a prior capital improvements budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriations were made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, the city administrator may submit amendments to the capital improvements budget at any time during the fiscal year, accompanied by any recommendations. Any such amendments to the capital improvements budget shall become effective only upon adoption by majority vote of the city council. Section 6.29 . Audits. There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted accounting principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal government may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of all audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public. Section 6.30 . Procurement and property management. No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 3.14 of this charter. Section 6.31 . Purchasing. The city council shall by ordinance prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the city. Section 6.32 . Sale of property. (a) The city council may sell and convey any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon request by

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the mayor and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to execute and deliver in the name of the city a deed conveying said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners in exchange for rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place when such exchange is deemed to be in the best interest of the city. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made. ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 7.10 . Bonds for officials. The officers and employees of fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law. Section 7.11 . Rules and regulations. All ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations now in force in the city not inconsistent with this charter are declared valid and of full effect and force until amended or repealed by the city council. Section 7.12 . Charter language on other general matters. Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts, and legal or administrative proceedings shall continue and any such ongoing work or cases shall be completed by such city agencies, personnel, or offices as may be provided by the city council. Section 7.13 . Definitions and construction. (a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and shall not be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word shall is mandatory and the word may is permissive.

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(c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa. Section 7.14 . Specific repealer. An Act incorporating the City of Blakely in the County of Early, approved December 18, 1900 (Ga. L. 1900, p. 219), as amended, is repealed in its entirety and all amendatory Acts thereto are likewise repealed in their entirety. Section 7.15 . General repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a new charter for the City of Blakely; and for other purposes. This 20th day of January, 1994. /s/ Cathy Cox Representative Cathy Cox 160th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Cathy Cox, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 160th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Early County News, which is the official organ of Early County, on the following date: January 27, 1994. /s/ Cathy Cox Representative, 160th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994.

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CITY OF LAGRANGEFRANCHISES. No. 1059 (House Bill No. 1834). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, Georgia, approved March 8, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2191), as amended, so as to change the provisions thereof relating to the issuance of franchises by the city in its exercise of control over the use of streets, alleys, and public ways of the city; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, Georgia, approved March 8, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2191), as amended, is amended by striking Section 5.21 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5.21 to read as follows: Section 5.21. Franchises. The mayor and council shall have authority to exercise control over the use of streets of the City of LaGrange. The power is hereby conferred upon the mayor and council to grant franchises for the use of said city's streets, alleys, and public ways for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone and gas company, electric companies, ambulance companies, taxicabs, community antenna television companies, transportation companies, and retail and commercial establishments. This franchise right extends to, but is not limited to, the erection of poles, stringing of wires, laying of pipe, lines, or conduits both above and below the surface, and for the erection of retail and commercial signs on such streets, alleys, and public ways. The mayor and council shall determine the duration, provisions, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration of such franchises; provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 20 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The mayor and council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in the registration

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book to be kept by the city clerk. The mayor and council may provide by ordinance for the registration within reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the Regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, in the County of Troup, approved March 8, 1968, (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2191) as amended. This 9th day of February, 1994. /s/ Wade Milam, Representative 130th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Wade Milam, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 130th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the LaGrange Daily News, which is the official organ of Troup County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ Wade Milam Representative, 130th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. COBB COUNTYSTATE COURT; SOLICITOR; COMPENSATION. No. 1060 (House Bill No. 1854). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4307), so as to increase the compensation of the solicitor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4307), is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 27 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) (1) The compensation of the solicitor shall be $71,048.00 per year, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. (2) Said compensation shall be in lieu of any and all perquisites, fines, forfeitures, commissions, funds, moneys, and fees allowed him or her as compensation in any capacity. The solicitor shall diligently and faithfully undertake to collect all perquisites, fines, forfeitures,

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commissions, funds, moneys, and fees allowed him or her as compensation for his or her services in any capacity and shall pay the same into the county treasury on or before the fifteenth day of each month next following the month in which they were collected or received. Said solicitor shall not engage in the private practice of law during the term of office for which he or she is elected. (3) In addition to the salary provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Cobb County governing authority shall from county funds pay to the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund on behalf of the solicitor the 7 1/2 percent employee contribution which he or she is required to make to the fund under the general laws of this state. This paragraph shall not apply to, and the county shall not pay, the additional 2 1/2 percent contribution for spouses' benefits. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County (later known as the State Court of Cobb County), approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATOR Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District
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Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughn, 34th District Tom Cauthern, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John W. Hammond, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 32nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ John W. Hammond Representative, 32nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994.

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COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUITDISTRICT ATTORNEY; INVESTIGATORS; ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS; COMPENSATION. No. 1061 (House Bill No. 1862). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4456), so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the chief investigator and the investigators and the chief assistant district attorney and the assistant district attorneys; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4456), is amended by striking Section 4A in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4A to read as follows: Section 4A. Said district attorney is authorized to appoint eight investigators for the Cobb Judicial Circuit to serve at the pleasure of said district attorney and to perform generally such duties as may be assigned by said district attorney. They shall have the same power as a sheriff to make arrests, to execute and return all criminal warrants and processes, and to serve as peace officers; and they shall be subpoena clerks in the superior court for the purpose of summoning witnesses before the grand jury. One of the investigators shall be designated the chief investigator, and his or her duties shall include supervision of the remaining investigators and such other duties as may be assigned by the district attorney. The chief investigator shall receive as compensation for the performance of such duties a sum of not less than $10,264.00 nor more than $57,255.00 per annum, the exact amount to be determined by the district

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attorney. The compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general funds of Cobb County, Georgia. The remaining investigators shall receive as compensation for the performance of such duties a sum of not less than $10,264.00 nor more than $41,640.00 per annum, the exact amount to be determined by the district attorney. The compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general funds of Cobb County. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4B in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4B to read as follows: Section 4B. The district attorney is authorized to appoint, in addition to those assistant district attorneys otherwise provided by law, 14 full-time or part-time assistant district attorneys who shall serve at the pleasure of the district attorney and who shall assist the district attorney in the performance of his or her duties. All assistant district attorneys shall have been admitted to the practice of law in all of the courts of the State of Georgia and be members in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia. All assistant district attorneys shall be compensated in the sum of not less than $19,972.00 nor more than $65,583.00 per annum, except that the chief assistant district attorney shall receive no more than $67,665.00 per annum. The exact amount of said compensation shall be determined by the district attorney of the Cobb Judicial Circuit. Said sum shall be payable in equal monthly installments from the general funds of said county, with the exception that whenever the State of Georgia shall provide the compensation to any of the assistant district attorneys, the amount of state compensation shall be deducted from the total salary paid from the general funds of Cobb County, Georgia. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, so as to change the county supplement for the district attorney; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughn, 34th District Tom Cauthern, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Earl Ehrhart, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 36th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily

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Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Earl Ehrhart Representative, 36th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. COBB COUNTYCIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM; DISMISSALS; HEARINGS; POLITICAL ACTIVITY. No. 1062 (House Bill No. 1863). AN ACT To amend an Act to authorize the establishment of a civil service system in Cobb County for persons receiving salary and wages in whole or in part from Cobb County, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2502), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to dismissal of employees and scheduling of hearings; to change the provisions relating to political activity to conform to existing case law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to authorize the establishment of a civil service system in Cobb County for persons receiving salary and wages in whole or in part from Cobb County, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2502), as amended, is amended by striking Section 7 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 7 to read as follows:

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Section 7. No employee of any department or office of the county which has been brought under the civil service system pursuant to this Act may be dismissed from employment in said department or office except for good cause and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the civil service board, as approved by the governing authority as aforesaid. Any employee who is dismissed shall have the right of appeal pursuant to the terms of the rules and regulations prescribed for appeal by the civil service board. Such appeal must be heard and determined by the board within 60 days of the date said appeal is filed with the board; provided, however, that such dismissed employee must file his or her appeal with the board in writing within ten days from the date of his or her dismissal and provided that this provision shall not apply to persons dismissed from any department due to curtailment in funds, reduction in staff, or abolition of the job held by such employee. The decision of the board shall be binding upon the governing authority of said county as to whether such dismissal was for proper cause. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 8 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 8 to read as follows: Section 8. In applying the provisions of this Act or in doing any of the things hereby provided, no person whosoever shall give any consideration to political or religious affiliations. No person holding a position under the civil service system shall participate in political activity, except as follows: 1. An employee may exercise his or her right as a citizen privately to express his or her opinion, cast his or her vote, and run for political office, provided that the office sought is outside the boundaries of Cobb County. Service in the elected office must not create a conflict of interest for the employee. If the governing authority finds that a conflict of loyalty exists, notice of same must be given to the employee, and the employee must relinquish the elective office within 30 days or be subject to dismissal. 2. An employee may actively support a candidate or political office, if for an elective office outside the boundaries of Cobb County, by contributing monetarily to the candidate's campaign, speaking on behalf of the candidate, passing out campaign literature,

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and displaying a candidate's political signs. However, such activity shall not be conducted during working hours, and the employee must not represent himself or herself as an employee of Cobb County. Furthermore, at no time shall an employee, in support of a candidate, engage in activity that would bring his or her employment with Cobb County into disrepute. No recommendations for any person who applies for office or position under the civil service system, or for examination under the provisions of this chapter, except as to character, and in the case of former employees as to ability, shall be considered by the board in giving any examination, appointment, promotion, or reinstatement under this Act. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act relating to the establishment of a civil service system in Cobb County for persons receiving salary and wages in whole or in part from Cobb County, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2502), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District
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Jack Vaughn, 34th District Tom Cauthern, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, John W. Hammond, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 32nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ John W. Hammond Representative, 32nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. CITY OF CEDARTOWNNEW CHARTER. No. 1063 (House Bill No. 1884). AN ACT To provide a new charter for the City of Cedartown; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, and compensation relative to members of such governing

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authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a commission form of government; to provide for administrative responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city manager, city attorney, city clerk, and other personnel; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for purchases; to provide for the sale of property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for eminent domain; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS Section 1.10 . Incorporation. The City of Cedartown in Polk County is reincorporated by the enactment of this charter and is constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name City of Cedartown. References in this charter to the city or this city refer to the City of Cedartown. The city shall have perpetual existance. Section 1.11 . Corporate boundaries. The boundaries of this city shall be those existing on the effective date of the adoption of this charter with such alterations as may be made from time to time by local law or in the manner provided by general law. The provisions of Section 1-A of an Act approved March 29, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1595), relating to the corporate limits of the city, and all amendatory Acts thereto are by reference incorporated into this Act.

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Section 1.12 . Municipal powers. (a) This city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the present or future Constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter. This city shall have all the powers of self-government not otherwise prohibited by this charter or by general law. (b) The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of this city. Said powers shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Ad valorem taxes. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all real, personal or mixed property subject to taxation; (2) Air and water pollution. To regulate the emission or other discharge of smoke or other exhaust which pollutes the air and to prevent the pollution of natural streams, watercourses, or any other area of water flow within the corporate limits of the city; (3) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for impoundment if a violation occurs of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not claimed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this paragraph; (4) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of this city;

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(5) Building regulations. To regulate and to license the erection, construction, or renovation of buildings and all other structures not inconsistent with general law; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, heating and air-conditioning, or renovation codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades except as otherwise prohibited by general law; (6) Business regulation and taxation. To levy and to provide for the collection of license fees and taxes on privileges, occupations, trades, and professions; to license and regulate the same; to provide for the manner and method of payment of such licenses and taxes; and to revoke such licenses after due process for the failure to pay any city taxes or fees, or for violations of licenses granted; (7) Condemnation. To condemn property, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city, for present or future use and for any corporate purpose deemed necessary by the governing authority, utilizing procedures enumerated under any present provisions of Georgia law, or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (8) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governments and entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (9) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists inside or outside the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (10) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations, not inconsistent with general law relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof;

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(11) Garbage, refuse, and trash fees. To levy, fix, assess, and collect a garbage, refuse, and trash collection and disposal and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city from all persons, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business within the city and benefiting from such services; to enforce the payment of such charges, taxes, or fees; and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges; (12) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property, equipment, personalty or other apparatus which is detrimental to the health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (13) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to the powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (14) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation within the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (15) Judicial enforcement. To provide that persons given sentences in the municipal court may be incarcerated or work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and squares in the city; to provide for the commitment of such persons to any jail or impose probation in lieu of jail services; to allow alternative community services, probation, or conditional sentences; or to provide for the commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (16) Motor vehicles. To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and exercise control over all traffic, including parking, upon, through, or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city;

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(17) Municipal agencies, or authorities. To create, alter, amend, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to such authority; (18) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia or the United States of America; (19) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, lease, contract, sell, and hold in trust or otherwise obtain, use, or dispose of any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (20) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (21) Municipal utilities. To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including, but not limited to, a system of waterworks, sewers, and drains, sewage disposal, gasworks, electric plants, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; and to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties therefor; and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; and to authorize the extension of water, sewerage, and electrical distribution systems, and all necessary appurtenances by which said utilities are distributed, inside and outside the corporate limits of the city; and to provide utility services to persons, firms, and corporations inside and outside the corporate limits of the city as provided by ordinance;

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(22) Nuisances. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (23) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any law, ordinance, or regulation adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (24) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning, subdivision regulation, appropriate land use or similar property uses as the city commission deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, planned, and aesthetically pleasing community; (25) Police and fire protection. To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed police officers and to establish, operate, or contract for a police and a fire-fighting agency; (26) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building, structure, personal property, or mixed property which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (27) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of public streets, alleys, water and waste-water systems, ways, parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, markets and market houses, public buildings, libraries, public housing, airports, hospitals, terminals, docks, and parking facilities; charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; and water and sewer systems; to provide any other public improvements inside or outside the corporate limits of the city; to regulate the use of public improvements; and, for such purposes, to acquire property by condemnation under present Georgia law or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted;

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(28) Public peace. To provide for the prevention and punishment of drunkenness, riots, public disturbances, and other breaches of the peace; (29) Public transportation. To organize and operate or contract for such public transportation systems as are deemed beneficial; (30) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises, make contracts, or operate public utilities and public services and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, standards, and conditions applicable to any services to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the State of Georgia or the United States; (31) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, inside or abutting the corporate limits of the city and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (32) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers, employees, agents, or other eligible participants of the city; (33) Roadways. To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish or change the grade of, abandon or close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with plants, trees, or shrubs, or otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light all roads, streets, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; and to negotiate and execute leases over, through, under, or across any city property or the right of way of any street, road, alley, and walkway or portion thereof within the corporate limits of the city for bridges, passageways, or any other purpose or use between buildings on opposite sides of the street and for other bridges, overpasses, and underpasses for private use at such location and to

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charge a rental therefor in such manner as may be provided by ordinance; and to authorize and control the construction of bridges, overpasses, and underpasses within the corporate limits of the city; and to grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities and for private use; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (34) Solid waste disposal and treatment. To provide for the collection, disposal, and treatment of garbage, rubbish, and refuse and to regulate the collection, disposal, or treatment of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; and to provide for the separate collection of glass, tin, aluminum, cardboard, paper, and other recyclable materials and provide for the sale of such items; (35) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors, malt beverage, and wine, the use and sale of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxing or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, massage parlors, or adult entertainment facilities; (36) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs of any public improvement, assessment, or charge required or authorized by law; (37) Other taxes. To levy and collect such other taxes, fees, or assessments as may be allowed now or in the future by law;

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(38) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles; (39) Urban redevelopment. To organize and operate an urban redevelopment program; (40) Water and waste-water fees. To levy a fee, charge, or sewer tax as necessary to assure the acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, treatment of, or extending water and waste-water facilities, lines, and systems; to levy on those to whom sewers and sewerage systems are made available a sewer service fee, charge, or tax for the availability or use of the sewers; to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charge; and to impose and collect a sewer connection fee or fees to those connected with the system; and (41) Other powers. To exercise and enjoy any and all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary, desirable, or allowable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; to exercise all implied powers necessary to carry into execution all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully stated in this charter; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to be exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia or the United States; no listing of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others, nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia. Section 1.13 . Exercise of powers. All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried

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into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such powers and duties shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia. ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE, ELECTIONS, AND REMOVAL Section 2.10 . City commission creation; composition; number; election. (a) The legislative authority of the government of this city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city commission to be composed of five commissioners. (b) The commissioners shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No person shall be eligible to serve as a commissioner unless he or she shall have attained the age of twenty-one and been a resident of this city for one year immediately preceding the election of commissioners. Each such person shall continue to reside within the city during said period of service and shall be a qualified elector in municipal elections of this city. No person's name shall be listed as a candidate on the ballot for election for commissioner unless such person shall file within the time provided by law a written notice with the clerk of said city that he or she desires his or her name to placed on said ballot as a candidate for commissioner and has otherwise complied with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Section 2.11 . Elections. (a) At any election, all persons who are qualified under the Constitution and laws of Georgia to vote for members of the General Assembly of Georgia and who are bona fide residents of said city shall be eligible to qualify as voters in the election. (b) Elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia

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Municipal Election Code. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the commission shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under the Georgia Municipal Election Code as now or hereafter amended. (c) The commissioners who are in office on the effective date of this Act shall serve until the expiration of the term of office to which they were elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. (d) Commissioners shall be elected from the city at large and shall be elected by the consolidated vote of the entire city. (e) On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1994, and on that day biennially thereafter, there shall be elected three commissioners. Then, on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1996, and on that day biennially thereafter, there shall be elected two commissioners. It is the purpose of this section to provide a staggered term system for election to the office of commissioner. The terms of the commissioners' offices shall begin on the first day of January following their election. Notwithstanding any provision of this charter, no term of office to which a person has been elected prior to the effective date of this charter shall be shortened or lengthened except pursuant to the procedures established by Georgia law. (f) Commissioners may succeed themselves as many times as they may be elected. Section 2.12 . Vacancies in office. (a) The office of commissioner shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter or the general laws of the State of Georgia. (b) Upon the suspension from office of commissioner in any manner authorized by the general laws of the State of Georgia, the commissioners remaining shall appoint a successor

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for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled as provided in subsection (c) of this section. (c) In the event that the office of commissioner shall become vacant, the commissioners remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, if such vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiration of the term of that office, those remaining commissioners shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Section 2.13 . Municipal primaries. No political party shall conduct primaries for the purpose of nominating candidates for municipal elections. Section 2.14 . Election by plurality. The candidate receiving a plurality of the votes cast for any city office shall be elected. Section 2.15 . Compensation and expenses. Commissioners shall receive compensation and expenses for their services as provided by ordinance and in accordance with all applicable provisions of Georgia law as now or hereafter amended. Section 2.16 . Prohibitions. (a) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity thereof, to which this charter applies, shall knowingly: (1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of his or her official duties or which would tend to impair the

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independence of his or her judgment or action in the performance of his or her official duties; (2) Engage in or accept public or private employment or render services for other public or private interests when such employment or service is in conflict with the proper discharge of his or her official duties or would tend to impair the independence of his or her judgment or action in the performance of his or her official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which he or she is engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance the financial or other public or private interest of himself or herself or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift or other gratuity, whether in the form of service, loan, object, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to his or her knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever in business dealings with the governmental body by which he or she is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other public or private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which he or she has a financial interest. (b) Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who has any conflicting public or private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such conflicting interest to the commission. A commissioner who has a private or conflicting interest in any matter pending before the commissioners shall disclose such interest and such disclosure

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shall be entered on the records of the commission, and he or she shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any public or private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such conflicting interest to the governing body of such entity. (c) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit, except in accordance with policies promulgated by the commission or the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract, sale, or other business transaction shall render said contract, sale, or other business transaction voidable at the option of the commission. (e) Except as authorized by law, no commissioner shall hold any other elective or appointed city office or other city employment during the term for which he or she was elected. Section 2.17 . Removal of officers. (a) The commissioners or other appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the following causes: (1) Incompetence, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office; (2) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; (3) Failure at any time to possess any qualifications of office as provided by this charter or by law;

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(4) Knowingly violating Section 2.16 or Section 3.25 of this charter or any other express prohibition of this charter or the code of the City of Cedartown; (5) Abandonment of office or neglect to perform the duties thereof; or (6) Failure for any other cause to perform the duties of office as required by this charter, the Cedartown code of ordinances, or by state law. (b) For purposes of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this section, the term moral turpitude is defined as a crime involving an act which implicates the honesty and integrity of the perpetrator, and in particular shall include any crime involving theft, deceit, or fraud. Removal of any elected or appointed officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by the vote of three commissioners after an investigative hearing. In the event an elected or appointed officer is sought to be removed by the action of the commission, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. Any such officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the commission to the Superior Court of Polk County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court. ARTICLE III ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNMENT, GENERAL AUTHORITY, AND ORDINANCES Section 3.10 . General power and authority. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the commission shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city as provided by Article I of this charter. Section 3.11 . Organization. (a) The commission shall hold an organizational meeting at the first regular meeting in January following an election

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Prior to the first meeting an oath shall have been administered to the newly elected members as follows: I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of Commissioner of the City of Cedartown during my continuance in office, and I will discharge the duties of this office to which I have been elected to the best of my ability. I do further (swear) (affirm) that I have not, in order to influence my election to the office of commissioner, directly or indirectly expressed or implied any promise of support to any person for any office in the government of the City of Cedartown. I do further (swear) (affirm) that I will not knowingly permit my duties as a commissioner to be influenced by fear, favor or affection, or reward of hope thereof, but in all things pertaining to my office, I will be governed by my convictions as to the public good. Finally, I will support and defend the charter and ordinances of the City of Cedartown, as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America. (b) At the organizational meeting, the commissioners shall elect one of their number as chairperson and shall elect another of their number as chairperson pro tem. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the commissioners. The chairperson pro tem shall assume the duties and powers of the chairperson during any disability or absence of the chairperson. Any such disability or absence shall be declared by a majority vote of the commissioners. The commission shall by majority vote elect a presiding officer from its number for any period in which the chairperson pro tempore is disabled, absent, or acting as chairperson. Such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of the commissioners. Section 3.12 . Meetings. (a) The commission shall hold a regular meeting on the second Monday of each month. (b) Special meetings of the commission may be held on call of the chairperson or any three commissioners. Notice of

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such special meeting shall be served on all other commissioners personally, or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to commissioners shall not be required if the chairperson and all commissioners are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a commissioner in writing before or after such a meeting. Attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such commissioner's presence. (c) All meetings of the commission shall be public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of all meetings shall be given as required by general law. Section 3.13 . Procedures. (a) The commission shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping a journal of its proceedings which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the commission shall be appointed by the chairpersons and shall serve at the pleasure of the chairperson. The chairperson shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time. Section 3.14 . Voting. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, three commissioners shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact the business of the commissioners. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any commissioner shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of three commissioners shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. The chairperson shall have no vote except in the event the votes of the remaining commissioners are equally divided.

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(b) In the event vacancies in office result in less than a quorum of commissioners holding office, then the remaining commissioners in office shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the commissioners. A vote of a majority of the remaining commissioners shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. (c) The chairperson shall have veto power, and may veto any ordinance or resolution of the commission, in which event the same shall not become a law unless subsequently passed over his or her veto by at least three commissioners, exclusive of the chairperson, on a yea and nay vote duly recorded on the minutes of the commission. Unless the chairperson shall file in writing with the secretary of said commission his or her veto of any measure passed by the body, with the reason which impelled him or her to withhold assent, within four days after its passage, the ordinance shall become a law just as if approved and signed by the chairperson. Section 3.15 . Ordinances. (a) Every proposed ordinance shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any commissioner and be read at a regular or special meeting of the commission. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the commission in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided for in Section 3.17 of this charter. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall, as soon as possible, distribute a copy to each commissioner and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the commission may designate. Section 3.16 . Effect of ordinances. Acts of the commission which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance. Section 3.17 . Emergencies. In the event that an ordinance is to be introduced for passage on the same date of proposed adoption due to a lack of time or other exigent circumstances, the commission may, in its

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discretion, determine to review and make a decision upon the ordinance. This ordinance procedure shall generally be referred to as an emergency ordinance. However, no emergency ordinance shall levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or borrow funds for any period beyond 120 days from the enactment of the ordinance. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced; provided, however, that the affirmative vote of at least three commissioners shall be required for adoption, as with all other ordinances. Such ordinance shall become effective upon adoption or at such later date as may be specified in the ordinance. Section 3.18 . Codes. (a) The commission may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk for distribution or for purchase at a reasonable price. Section 3.19 . Codification of ordinances. (a) The clerk shall authenticate by his or her signature and record in full in a properly indexed record kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the city commission. (b) The city shall provide for a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the commission by ordinance and shall be published promptly together with all amendments thereto and shall contain references to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the commission may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as The Charter and Code of Ordinances, City of Cedartown, Georgia. Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and shall be made

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available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city manager. (c) The commission shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code then in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation within the code. The commission shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable for reproduction and distribution of any changes in or additions to the charter and code of ordinances, codes of technical regulations, and other rules and regulations included in the code. Section 3.20 . City manager; appointment; qualifications; compensation. The commission shall appoint a city manager for an indefinite term who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission and shall fix his or her compensation. The city manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of his or her executive and administrative qualifications. Section 3.21 . Acting city manager. By letter filed with the city clerk, the city manager shall designate, subject to approval of the commission, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the powers and perform the duties of city manager during his or her temporary absence or disability. During such absence or disability, the commission may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another person to serve until the city manager shall return or his or her disability shall cease. Section 3.22 . Powers and duties of the city manager. The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. He or she shall be responsible to the commissioners for the administration of all city affairs placed in his or her charge by or under this charter. He or she shall have the following powers and duties:

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(1) To appoint and, when he or she deems it necessary for the good of the city, to suspend or remove any city employee or administrative officer so appointed, except as otherwise provided by law or personnel ordinances adopted pursuant to this charter. The city manager may authorize any administrative officer who is subject to his or her direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department, office, or agency. As such, the city manager shall be the chief administrative and personnel officer of the city; (2) To direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law; (3) To attend all meetings of the commission and to take part in discussion, but he or she shall not vote; (4) To see that all laws, provisions of this charter, and acts of the commissioners, subject to enforcement by him or her or by officers subject to his or her direction and supervision, are faithfully executed; (5) To prepare and submit the annual operating budget and capital budget to the commission; (6) To submit to the commission and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year; (7) To make such other reports as the commission may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies subject to his or her direction and supervision; (8) To keep the commission fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such recommendations to the commission concerning the affairs of the city as he or she deems desirable; and

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(9) To perform all duties specified in this charter or the city's code of ordinances or as may be required by the commission. Section 3.23 . Commission interference with administration. The commission shall deal with city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager solely through the city manager, and the commissioners shall not give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately. Section 3.24 . Powers and duties of chairperson of the commission. The chairperson of the commission shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the commission; (2) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes, and be the official spokesman for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) Have power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; and (4) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing. Section 3.25 . Chairperson pro tem. During a declared absence or disability of the chairperson pursuant to Section 3.11 of this charter, the chairperson pro tem, or in his or her absence or disability for any reason any one of the commissioners chosen by a majority vote of the commissioners, shall be clothed with all the rights and privileges of the chairperson and shall perform the duties of the office of the chairperson so long as such absence or disability shall continue. Any such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of all commissioners.

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Section 3.26 . Opening, closing, conveying, or leasing of public streets or rights of way. In the event the city commission should determine at any time that any street, lane, alley, sidewalk, easement, or other right of way, or any portion of said right of way, is not needed for public purposes, the commission is granted full power and authority to close, lease, sell or convey the right of way or easement. The city may retain such rights, or access to the area as might be necessary for public purposes, such as utility easements that may exist or require maintenance for any utility systems served by the city. Should the commission determine to close permanently any such street, right of way, or other easement, a resolution shall be adopted at a regular meeting accurately describing the area to be closed together with the proposed disposition of the property. This resolution shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks during the month before the next regular meeting of the commission. A public hearing shall be held at the next monthly meeting to determine if any objection exists concerning the closing and disposition of said right of way. After hearing any and all objections, full power and authority is vested in the commission to make any final decisions concerning the closing, conveyance, lease, or other disposition to be made of said right of way. ARTICLE IV ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS Section 4.10 . Department heads. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the commission by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, or alter all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications.

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(c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as determined by the commission. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of his or her department or agency. Section 4.11 . Boards. (a) The commission shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the commission deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the commission for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The commission, by ordinance, may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter, ordinance, or appointment or law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed for the original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson, and may elect as its secretary one of its members

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or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, city ordinances, or law, as deemed appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city. Section 4.12 . City attorney. The commission shall appoint a city attorney who shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and shall have actively practiced law for at least one year. The city attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. The city attorney shall be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation in which the city is a party, may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court, shall attend the meetings of the commission as directed, shall advise the commissioners and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs, and shall perform such other duties as may be required of him or her by virtue of his or her position as city attorney. The commission shall provide for the compensation of the city attorney. Section 4.13 . City clerk. The commission shall appoint a city clerk who shall attend all meetings of the commission and is not a commissioner. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal, maintain commission records required by this charter, and perform such other duties as may be required by the commission. Further, the city clerk shall collect all taxes, licenses, fees, and other moneys belonging to the city subject to the provisions of this charter and the ordinances of the city and enforce all laws of the State of Georgia relating to the collection of delinquent taxes and sale or foreclosure for nonpayment of taxes to the city. The city clerk shall also be responsible for the general duties of a treasurer and fiscal officer. The commission shall provide for the compensation of the city clerk. Section 4.14 . Rules and regulations. The commission shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with this charter concerning:

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(1) The method of employee selection and probationary periods of employment; (2) The administration of a position classification and pay plan, methods of promotion, and transfer of employees within the classification plan; (3) Hours of work, vacation, sick leave, and other leaves of absence, overtime pay, and the order and manner in which layoffs shall be effected; (4) Such dismissal hearings as due process may require; and (5) Such other personnel policies, regulations, provisions, or notices as may be necessary to provide for adequate and systematic handling of personnel affairs. ARTICLE V JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 5.10 . Municipal court. There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Cedartown. Section 5.11 . Judges. (a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, full-time, or standby judges as may from time to time be necessary. The method of selection and terms of the chief judge shall be provided by ordinance. Other judges shall be appointed by the chief judge or city manager, subject to approval by the commission. Upon the recusal of the chief judge, he or she may designate and appoint another judge from any municipal court in Georgia to act as a presiding judge. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless he or she shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State

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Bar of Georgia. All judges shall be appointed by the commission. (c) Compensation of the judge or judges shall be fixed by the commission. (d) Judges may be removed for cause by a vote of three commissioners based upon the grounds for removal as contained in Section 2.17 of this charter. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the chairperson of the commission, that he or she will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of office to the best of his or her ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. Section 5.12 . Convening of court. The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals and at such other times as determined by the chief judge. A court schedule shall be published at city hall. Section 5.13 . Powers. (a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have the authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed a fine as authorized by law or ten days in jail, whichever is greater. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine as authorized by state law or imprisonment for six months or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, alternative sentencing, community service, or probation as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have the authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray its cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the actual cost of meals,

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transportation, expenses, court costs, administrative fees, and such other fees as are authorized to be collected by Georgia law as presently enacted or hereinafter amended. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before said court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash, personal property, or real property as surety bond for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for his or her appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, his or her bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution shall be issued thereon by serving the defendant and his or her sureties with a rule nisi at least five days before a hearing on the rule nisi. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court shall have the authority to bind prisoners over to the appropriate court when it appears by probable cause that state law has been violated. (h) Each judge of the municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (i) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city. (j) The municipal court is specifically vested with all the jurisdiction and powers throughout the geographic area of this city granted by law to municipal courts and particularly by

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such laws as authorize the abatement of nuisances and prosecution of traffic violations. Section 5.14 . Certiorari. The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Polk County, under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari. Section 5.15 . Rules. With the approval of the commission, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the commissioners may adopt in part, or whole, the rules and regulations applicable to superior courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings. ARTICLE VI FINANCE Section 6.10 . Property tax. The commission may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, for providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the commission in its discretion. Section 6.11 . Millage. The commission by ordinance shall establish a millage rate for city property tax, a due date, and the time period within

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which these taxes must be paid. The commission by ordinance may provide for the payment of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due. Section 6.12 . Occupation taxes and business license fees. The commission by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. Such taxes may be levied on all persons, firms, or corporations transacting business in this city or practicing or offering to practice any profession or calling within the city to the extent such persons have a constitutionally sufficient nexus to the city. The commission may classify business, occupations, professions, or callings for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.13 . Licenses. The commission by ordinance shall have the power to require any person, firm, or corporation transacting business in this city or practicing or offering to practice any profession or calling within the city to obtain a license or permit for such activity and pay a reasonable fee where such activities are not now regulated by general law in such a way as to preclude city regulations. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. The commission by ordinance may establish reasonable requirements for obtaining or keeping such licenses as the public health, safety, and welfare necessitate. Section 6.14 . Franchises. The commission shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, cable television companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The commission shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises;

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provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. Section 6.15 . Sewer fees. The commission by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for sewers, sanitary and health services, or any other services provided or made available inside or outside the corporate limits of the city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.16 . Roads. The commission by ordinance shall have the power to assess, charge, and collect the costs of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners under such terms and conditions as are reasonable. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.17 . Other taxes. This commission shall be empowered to levy any other tax allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs. Section 6.18 . Collection of delinquent taxes. The commission by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due, late penalties or interest, issuance and execution of fi. fas., creation and priority of liens, making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees

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imposed, revoking city licenses for failure to pay any city taxes or fees, and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions. Section 6.19 . Borrowing. The commissioners shall have the power to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized under this charter or the laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken. Section 6.20 . Revenue bonds. Revenue bonds may be issued by the commissioners as state law now or hereafter provides. Such bonds are to be paid out of any revenue produced by the project, program, or venture for which they were issued. The commission shall keep separate all funds levied to pay the bonds of the City of Cedartown and see that all such funds are applied to the payment of principal and interest of such bonds as they mature. Such funds shall not be used for any other purpose than as authorized by law. Section 6.21 . Loans. The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law. Section 6.22 . Accounting and budgeting. The commission shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of city government. Section 6.23 . Budget ordinance. The commission shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement program, and

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a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and programs. The commission shall comply with all applicable provisions of Georgia law governing this process. Section 6.24 . Operating budget. On or before a date fixed by the commission, the city manager shall submit to the commission a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, the important features of the budget, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general budget summary, and such other comments and information as he or she may deem pertinent. The operating budget, the capital improvements budget, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection. Section 6.25 . Adoption. (a) The commission may amend the operating budget proposed by the city manager, except that the budget as finally amended and adopted must provide for all expenditures required by state law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) After the conducting of a budget hearing, the commission shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. If the commission fails to adopt the budget by the end of the fiscal year, the amounts appropriated for operation for the then current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the commission adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations resolution setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.23 of this charter.

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(c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotments thereof to which it is chargeable. Section 6.26 . Levy of taxes. Following adoption of the operating budget, the commission shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall include reasonable estimates of revenues from the tax levy at least sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expense of the general government of this city. Section 6.27 . Changes in budget. The commission by majority vote may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular, special, or emergency meeting called for such purposes. Section 6.28 . Capital improvements. (a) On or before a date fixed by the commission, the city manager shall submit to the commission a proposed capital improvements budget with his or her recommendations as to the means of financing the improvements proposed for the ensuing year. The commission shall have the power to accept, modify, or reject the proposed budget and means of financing. The commission shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement, unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital improvements budget, except by amendment to the budget. (b) After conducting a public hearing, the commission shall adopt by ordinance the final capital improvements budget for the ensuing fiscal year. No appropriations provided for in a

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prior capital improvements budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriations were made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, the commission may submit amendments to the capital improvements budget at any time during the fiscal year. Any amendments to the capital improvements budget shall become effective only upon adoption by majority vote of the commission. Section 6.29 . Audits. There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the commissioners. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted accounting principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal government may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of all audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public. Section 6.30 . Procurement and property management. No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn, submitted, and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by him or her to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the commission and such approval is entered in the commission's journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 3.13 of this charter. Section 6.31 . Purchasing. The commission shall by ordinance prescribe procedures for a system of purchasing for the city. Section 6.32 . Sale of property. (a) The commission may sell and convey any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law.

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(b) The commission may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon request by the city manager and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value for any public use or purpose of the city. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the commission may authorize the chairperson to execute and deliver in the name of the city a deed conveying said cutoff or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners in exchange for rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place when such exchange is deemed to be in the best interest of the city. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made. ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 7.10 . Bonds for officials. The officers and employees of this city, both elected and appointed, may be required to execute such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the commission shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law. All such bonds, unless otherwise provided by ordinance, shall be paid by the city. Section 7.11 . Rules and regulations. All ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations now in force in the city not inconsistent with this charter are declared valid and of full effect and force until amended or repealed by the commission. Section 7.12 . Charter language on other general matters.

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Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts, and legal or administrative proceedings shall continue and any such ongoing work or cases shall be completed by such city agencies, personnel, or offices as may be provided by the commission. Section 7.13 . Definitions and construction. (a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and shall not be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word shall is mandatory and the word may is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa. Section 7.14 . Specific repealer. An Act incorporating the City of Cedartown in the County of Polk, approved March 29, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1595), as amended, is repealed in its entirety and all amendatory Acts thereto are likewise repealed in their entirety. Section 7.15 . General repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a new charter for the City of Cedartown; to provide for the incorporation, powers, and boundaries of said city; to provide for governing authority; to provide for city organization, personnel, and physical administration; to provide for all other matters necessary and proper for the city to conduct business as a municipal corporation; to provide for matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal specific laws; and for other purposes. This 8TH day of February 1994.

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York, McRae York BY: Michael D. McRae Attorney for City of Cedartown GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Bill Cummings, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 27th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Cedartown Standard, which is the official organ of Polk County, on the following date: February 15, 1994. /s/ Bill Cummings Representative, 27th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. HEARD COUNTYPROBATE COURT; JUDGE; NONPARTISAN NOMINATION AND ELECTION. No. 1064 (House Bill No. 1910). AN ACT To provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Heard County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing;

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to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The judge of the Probate Court of Heard County shall be elected by the qualified voters of Heard County in a nonpartisan primary and election. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the judge of the probate court shall be elected pursuant to the general elections laws of Georgia. Section 2 . Beginning with the election held in 1996 and every four years thereafter, the judge of the probate court shall be elected at the nonpartisan primary and general election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of the judge of the probate court, and shall take office on January 1 immediately following such election for a term of four years and until such judge's successor is elected and qualified. Section 3 . Candidates for the office of judge of the probate court shall be nominated in a nonpartisan primary to be held at the same time as and in conjunction with the general primary every four years. A nominating petition shall not be required to place the name of any such candidate on the primary ballot. A candidate may have his or her name placed on the primary ballot by filing a notice of candidacy with the county election superintendent and by paying the qualifying fee. Section 4 . The candidate receiving a majority of votes in the nonpartisan primary shall be the nominee for the office of judge of the probate court and shall be the only candidate for such office to have his or her name appear on the general election ballot. In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the office shall be in a runoff to be held on the same day as a runoff from the general primary, as provided by state law, to determine which candidate will be on the general election ballot. Section 5 . The names of all candidates for the office of judge of the probate court shall appear in a separate section of each primary and general election ballot. No party designation

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or affiliation shall appear beside the name of any such candidate on any primary or general election ballot, and no candidate for the office of judge of the probate court shall be nominated by any political party. Section 6 . This Act is enacted pursuant to the authority of Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A. Section 7 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the probate court of Heard County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 10th day of February, 1994. Honorable Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Donna Staples Brooks, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 103rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the News and Banner, which is the official organ of Heard County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ Donna Staples Brooks Representative, 103rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTAHOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; CITY TAXES; REFERENDUMS. No. 1065 (House Bill No. 1911). AN ACT To increase the homestead exemption from City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for certain residents thereof who are 65 years of age or over and for other residents thereof who are 70 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the additional exemptions and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Definitions. For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes means all ad valorem taxes for City purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the City of Alpharetta, but not including taxes to retire bonded indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . Age 65 or OlderRegular Homestead Exemption. Each resident of the City of Alpharetta who is 65 years of age or older is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes to be provided as follows: Tax Year Beginning Amount of Exemption January 1, 1995 $6,000.00 January 1, 1996 8,000.00 January 1, 1997, and every year thereafter 10,000.00

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The exemption granted in this Section shall automatically increase to $15,000.00 for each taxable year in which the amount of the City of Alpharetta tax digest attributable to the residential classification increases by 30 percent or more over the amount of the 1990 City of Alpharetta tax digest attributable to the residential classification. The homestead exemption granted by this Section shall be cumulative of any other homestead exemption applicable to the City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes. Section 3 . Age 65 or OlderAdditional Homestead Exemption. Each resident of the City of Alpharetta who is 65 years of age or older is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead owned and occupied by such resident if such resident's adjusted gross income, together with the adjusted gross income of the resident's spouse who also resides at such homestead, does not exceed the maximum amount which may be received by an individual and an individual's spouse under the federal Social Security Act. As used in this Section, the term adjusted gross income shall have the same meaning as defined in the United States Internal Revenue Code as that code is defined in Code Section 48-1-2 of the O.C.G.A., except that for the purposes of this Section the term shall not include income or benefits received as retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retirement, disability, or pension system except such income which exceeds the maximum amount which may be received by an individual and an individual's spouse under the federal Social Security Act. The homestead exemption granted by this Section shall be cumulative of any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes. Section 4 . Age 70 or OlderFull Value Homestead Exemption. Each resident of the City of Alpharetta who is 70 years of age or older is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for the full value of the homestead owned and occupied by such resident if such resident's adjusted gross income, together with the adjusted gross income of the resident's spouse who also resides at such homestead, does not exceed the maximum amount

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which may be received by an individual and an individual's spouse under the federal Social Security Act. As used in this Section, the term adjusted gross income shall have the same meaning as defined in the United States Internal Revenue Code as that code is defined in Code Section 48-1-2 of the O.C.G.A., except that for the purposes of this Section the term shall not include income or benefits received as retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retirement, disability, or pension system except such income which exceeds the maximum amount which may be received by an individual and an individual's spouse under the federal Social Security Act. The homestead exemption granted by this Section shall be cumulative of any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes. Section 5 . Claims Procedure. The exemptions granted by this Act shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemptions shall be automatically renewed each year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be the duty of any owner who has claimed the exemption provided by this Act to notify the Clerk of the City of Alpharetta or the designee thereof if that owner becomes ineligible for any reason to receive such exemption. Section 6 . Application Forms. The Clerk of the City of Alpharetta or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemptions granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 7 . Certain Taxes Not Affected. The exemptions granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any taxes levied to retire bonded indebtedness. The exemptions granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect county taxes for county purposes, county school board taxes for educational purposes, or state taxes. Section 8 . Value Subject to Taxation. The value of the homestead in excess of the amount exempted by this Act shall remain subject to ad valorem taxation.

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Section 9 . Applicable Tax Years. The exemptions granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 10 . Referendum. Unless prohibited by the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of the City of Alpharetta shall call and conduct an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Alpharetta for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election at the time of the state-wide primary conducted in 1994 and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the date of that primary. In addition to any other notice required by law, the election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for a period of four weeks immediately preceding the date of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Alpharetta. The notice shall specify the date of the election and the questions to be submitted to the electorate. The ballots shall have written or printed thereon substantially the following: () YES () NO Shall Section 2 of an Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from certain City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for each resident of the City of Alpharetta who is 65 years of age or older in the amount of $6,000.00 in 1995; $8,000.00 in 1996; $10,000.00 in 1997 and each year thereafter; and, in lieu of the smaller amounts listed above, $15,000.00 for any year in which there is a 30 percent increase in the residential classification of the City tax digest?

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() YES () NO Shall Section 3 of an Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from certain City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the City of Alpharetta who is 65 years of age or older if the resident's gross income, together with the gross income of the spouse residing at the same homestead, does not exceed the amount which may be received by a person and a person's spouse under the federal Social Security Act? () YES () NO Shall Section 4 of an Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from certain City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for the full value of the homestead for each resident of the City of Alpharetta who is 70 years of age or older if the resident's gross income, together with the gross income of the spouse residing at the same homestead, does not exceed the amount which may be received by a person and a person's spouse under the federal Social Security Act? All persons desiring to vote for the approval of any of such questions shall vote Yes, for such question and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of any of such questions shall vote No for such question. If more than one-half of the votes cast on a question are for approval, then the Section of the Act referred to in that question shall become of full force and effect immediately and apply to the tax years specified in Section 9 of this Act. If a question is not so approved then the Section of the Act referred to in that question shall be automatically repealed immediately following the election date. If Section 2, 3, or 4 of this Act is approved, then the remaining Sections of the Act, other than Sections 2, 3, and 4, shall also become of full force

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and effect immediately. If neither Section 2, 3, nor 4 of the Act is so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this Section, this Act shall be automatically repealed immediately following the election date. The expense of the election shall be borne by the City of Alpharetta. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the results thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 11 . Effective Date. Except as provided in Section 9 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming laws without such approval. Section 12 . General Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act consolidating, creating, revising and superseding the several acts incorporating the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, in the County of Fulton and creating a new Charter for said City, approved April 9, 1961, (Ga. L. 1961, page 4609), as amended, so as to provide certain senior citizens homestead exemptions from City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes, to provide for a referendum, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 27th day of January, 1994. HON. JOSEPH M. BURKHALTER REPRESENTATIVE, 41ST DISTRICT GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, J. Mark Burkhalter, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 41st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of

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Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: January 27, 1994. /s/ J. Mark Burkhalter Representative, 41st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. WALTON COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITYCHAIRMAN; COMPENSATION. No. 1066 (House Bill No. 1931). AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Walnutgrove-Youth Water Authority, now known as the Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3623), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4105), so as to authorize the governing authority of the water and sewerage authority to provide by resolution for compensation of the chairman of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating the Walnutgrove-Youth Water Authority, now known as the Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p.

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3623), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4105), is amended by striking from Section 2 of said Act all that follows the first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: The authority shall consist of nine members, all of whom shall be residents of Walton County and none of whom shall hold any state or local elective or appointive public office and none of whom is required to be a user of the facilities of the authority. From and after July 1, 1988, the nine members of the authority shall consist of and be selected as provided in this section. The five members of the authority who are in office on July 1, 1988, shall continue to serve for the remainder of the terms for which they were appointed and until their successors are selected and qualified; the successor of the one such member whose term expires in 1989 and future successors shall be appointed by the governing authority of Walton County for a term of five years and until a successor is appointed and qualified; the successor of the one such member whose term expires in 1990 and future successors shall be appointed by the governing authority of Walton County for a term of five years and until a successor is appointed and qualified; the successor of the one such member whose term expires in 1991, the successor of the one such member whose term expires in 1992, and the successor of the one such member whose term expires in 1993 and their future successors shall be appointed by a majority vote of the users of the facilities of the authority, with each such user being entitled to one vote at the annual meeting of the users which is to be held each year in the month preceding the month in which such terms expire, for a term of five years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. No member appointed by Walton County or the users of the authority shall be a resident of the City of Monroe, the City of Loganville, or the City of Social Circle. In addition to the five members in office on July 1, 1988, effective July 1, 1988, the governing authority of Walton County shall appoint one member for a term of five years, the governing authority of the City of Monroe shall appoint one member for a term of five years, the governing authority of the City of Loganville shall appoint one member for a term of five years, and the governing authority of the City of Social Circle shall appoint

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one member for a term of five years. Successors to the members appointed as provided in the preceding sentence shall be appointed by the respective governing authority making the original appointment for terms of five years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Members appointed by the governing authority of a municipality need not be residents of such municipality. Any member of the authority may be appointed to succeed himself or herself. The authority shall select one of its members as chairman, one as vice-chairman, and one as secretary-treasurer, each of whom shall serve in such respective position for the succeeding year and until their successors are selected. Five members shall constitute a quorum. In the event of a vacancy for any reason, a replacement shall be appointed in the same manner as the vacated member was appointed for the remainder of the unexpired term. No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the authority. The members of the authority shall be compensated in the amount of $75.00 per meeting attended by any such member; provided, however, that the governing authority of the water and sewerage authority may, by resolution, provide that the chairman of the Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority be compensated in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00 per month. All compensation shall be from funds available to the authority. The authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government. The authority shall have perpetual existence, and the Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority and the Walnutgrove-Youth Water Authority are the same authority regardless of the change in name and membership. The authority shall meet at least annually in the month of January in each year and at such other times as it may deem necessary. If the county or municipal governing authority or the users do not make an appointment within 30 days of the date a term expires or an appointment is to be made or a vacancy is created, the Walton County delegation of the General Assembly of Georgia shall, by majority vote, make such appointment. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the Walnut Grove-Youth Water Authority, now known as the Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3623), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4105); and for other purposes. This 14th day of February, 1994. Tyrone Carrell State Representative 87th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tyrone Carrell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 87th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Walton Tribune, which is the official organ of Walton County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ Tyrone Carrell Representative, 87th District Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994.

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OCONEE COUNTYJUDGE OF THE PROBATE COURT; SHERIFF; CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT; TAX COMMISSIONER; BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; COMPENSATION. No. 1067 (House Bill No. 1957). AN ACT To establish the compensation of certain officials of Oconee County, Georgia; to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Oconee County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3570), as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of such official; to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Oconee County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system, approved March 24, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2430), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 4550), so as to provide for the compensation of such official; to amend an Act placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Oconee County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3565), as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of such official; to amend an Act placing the tax commissioner of Oconee County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3578), as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of such official; to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County, approved August 18, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 384), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3774), so as to change the compensation of the chairman and the members of the board; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Oconee County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3570), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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Section 2. (a) The Judge of the Probate Court of Oconee County shall receive a base salary, to be determined as follows: (1) Determine the highest minimum salary provided by general law for the following county officers: sheriff, O.C.G.A. 15-16-20; clerk of the superior court, O.C.G.A. 15-6-88 (a); tax commissioner, O.C.G.A. 15-9-63 (a)(2); probate judge, O.C.G.A. 15-9-63 (a)(2); as same may be amended; and to said highest minimum: (2) Add a local supplement of $6,000.00 which shall be in lieu of all other supplements provided by law for the probate judge. If the probate judge chooses to receive any supplements or fees provided by general law, including any supplement or fee for service in any other court or in any other capacity, then the $6,000.00 supplement provided in this paragraph shall not be paid to the probate judge; provided that the probate judge shall receive supplemental compensation for serving as Chief Magistrate of Oconee County as provided by general statute. (b) The probate judge shall receive an additional amount of 5 percent of said base salary for each four-year term completed by the probate judge as provided in O.C.G.A. 15-9-65; and in addition thereto, annual cost-of-living adjustments shall be provided for the probate judge under O.C.G.A. 15-9-63 (a)(3). (c) Said compensation shall be payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county. (d) The probate judge shall also be entitled to participate in the county's retirement program, health insurance coverage, life insurance coverage, and other benefits available to county employees, to be paid by the county. Section 2 . An Act placing the Sheriff of Oconee County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation,

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approved March 24, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2430), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 4550), is amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 2. (a) The Sheriff of Oconee County shall receive a base salary, to be determined as follows: (1) Determine the highest minimum salary provided by general law for the following county officers: sheriff, O.C.G.A. 15-16-20; clerk of the superior court, O.C.G.A. 15-6-88 (a); tax commissioner, O.C.G.A. 15-9-63 (a)(2); probate judge, O.C.G.A. 15-9-63 (a)(2); as same may be amended; and to said highest minimum: (2) Add a local supplement of $6,000.00 which shall be in lieu of all other supplements provided by law for the sheriff. If the sheriff chooses to receive any supplements or fees provided by general law, including any supplement or fee for service in any court or in any other capacity, then the $6,000.00 supplement provided in this paragraph shall not be paid to the sheriff. (b) The sheriff shall receive an additional amount of 5 percent of said base salary for each four-year term completed by the sheriff as provided in O.C.G.A. 15-16-20 (a)(3); and in addition thereto, annual cost-of-living adjustments shall be provided for the sheriff under O.C.G.A. 15-16-20 (a)(2). (c) Said compensation shall be payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county. (d) The sheriff shall also be entitled to participate in the county's retirement program, health insurance coverage, life insurance coverage, and other benefits available to county employees, to be paid by the county. Section 3 . An Act placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Oconee County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3565),

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as amended, is amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 2. (a) The clerk of the Superior Court of Oconee County shall receive a base salary, to be determined as follows: (1) Determine the highest minimum salary provided by general law for the following county officers; sheriff, O.C.G.A. 15-16-20; clerk of the superior court, O.C.G.A. 15-6-88 (a); tax commissioner, O.C.G.A. 15-9-63 (a)(2); probate judge, O.C.G.A. 15-9-63 (a)(2); as same may be amended; and to said highest minimum: (2) Add a local supplement of $6,000.00 which shall be in lieu of all other supplements provided by law for said officer. If the clerk of the superior court chooses to receive any supplements or fees provided by general law, including supplements or fees for service in any other court or in any other capacity, then the $6,000.00 supplement provided in this paragraph shall not be paid to the clerk of the superior court. (b) The clerk of the superior court shall receive an additional amount of 5 percent of said base salary for each four-year term completed by the clerk of the superior court as provided in O.C.G.A. 15-6-90 (a); and in addition thereto, annual cost-of-living adjustments shall be provided for the clerk of the Superior Court under O.C.G.A. 15-6-88 (b). (c) Said compensation shall be payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county. (d) The clerk of the superior court shall also be entitled to participate in the county's retirement program, health insurance coverage, life insurance coverage, and other benefits available to county employees, to be paid by the county. Section 4 . An Act placing the tax commissioner of Oconee County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation,

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approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3578), as amended, is amended by striking Section 5 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5 to read as follows: Section 5. (a) The tax commissioner of Oconee County shall receive a base salary, to be determined as follows: (1) Determine the highest minimum salary provided by general law for the following county officers: sheriff, O.C.G.A. 15-16-20; clerk of the superior court, O.C.G.A. 15-6-88 (a); tax commissioner, O.C.G.A. 15-9-63 (a)(2); probate judge, O.C.G.A. 15-9-63 (a)(2); as same may be amended; and to said highest minimum: (2) Add a local supplement of $6,000.00 which shall be in lieu of all other supplements provided by law for the tax commissioner. If the tax commissioner chooses to receive any supplements or fees provided by general law, including any supplement or fee for service in any court or in any other capacity, then the $6,000.00 supplement provided in this paragraph shall not be paid to the tax commissioner. (b) The tax commissioner shall receive an additional amount of 5 percent of said base salary for each four-year term completed by the tax commissioner as provided in O.C.G.A. 48-5-183 (d); and in addition thereto, annual cost-of-living adjustments shall be provided for the tax commissioner under O.C.G.A. 48-5-183 (b)(2). (c) Said compensation shall be payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county. (d) The tax commissioner shall also be entitled to participate in the county's retirement program, health insurance coverage, life insurance coverage, and other benefits available to county employees, to be paid by the county. Section 5 . An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County, approved August 18, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p.

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384), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3774), is amended by striking Section 12 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 12 to read as follows: Section 12. (a) The chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County shall receive a salary of two-thirds of the highest base salary payable to the following county officers: sheriff, probate judge, tax commissioner, and clerk of the superior court. (b) The members of the board of commissioners shall each be paid a salary of 20 percent of the highest minimum salary payable to the following county officers: the sheriff, probate judge, tax commissioner, and clerk of superior court. (c) The chairman and members shall each receive an additional amount of 5 percent of their respective salaries for each four-year term as a commissioner completed by such chairman or member and an annual cost-of-living adjustment. Cost-of-living adjustments shall be determined in the same manner as for the county officers whose salary is used in the calculation of the salaries due the chairman or the member. (d) Said compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county. (e) The chairman and members shall also be entitled to participate in the county's retirement program, health insurance coverage, life insurance coverage, and other benefits available to county employees, to be paid by the county. Section 6 . Section 5 of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Sections 1 through 4 of this Act shall become effective July 1, 1994. Section 7 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a Bill to provide for a uniform formula for determining minimum salaries, supplements, longevity increases, and cost of living adjustments for the Clerk of Superior Court, Judge of Probate Court, Tax Commissioner, Sheriff, and Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County; to provide for matter relative thereto; and for other purposes. This 15th day of February, 1994. /s/: Paul C. Broun Senator District 46 Frank E. Stancil Representative District 91 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank E. Stancil, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 91st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Oconee Enterprise, which is the official organ of Oconee County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Frank E. Stancil Representative, 91st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994.

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BIBB COUNTYCIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM; VACANCIES; DEMOTIONS; SUSPENSIONS; REMOVALS HEARINGS. No. 1068 (House Bill No. 1964). AN ACT To change certain provisions creating the Civil Service System and Board of Bibb County pursuant to an amendment to Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 682), which amendment was continued in force and effect pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the governing authority of Bibb County pursuant to Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, adopted August 5, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5122), as amended, so as to define a certain term; to change the provisions relating to certification and appointment upon occurrence of a vacancy; to change the provisions relating to demotions; to change the provisions relating to suspensions; to change the provisions relating to removal; to provide for matters for which a hearing is allowed; to provide for matters for which a hearing may not be requested; to provide procedures for request for hearings; to provide for referral of request for hearings to Civil Service Board; to provide for conduct of hearings; to provide for hearing procedures; to provide for evidentiary rules for hearings; to repeal provisions relating to appeals; to provide for authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The Civil Service System and Board of Bibb County created pursuant to an amendment to Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 682), which amendment was continued in force and effect pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the governing authority of Bibb County pursuant to Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, adopted August 5, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5122), as amended, is amended by adding at the end of Part 2, relating to definitions, the following:

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(9) `Hearing officer' means the person selected by the board to serve as the hearing officer in accordance with Part 19C., and by striking in its entirety Part 9, relating to certification and appointment, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Part 9 to read as follows: Part 9. CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT. Whenever a vacancy is to be filled by regular appointment, the appointing authority shall submit to the secretary a statement of the duties of the position and a request that the secretary certify the names and persons eligible for appointment to the position. The secretary shall immediately certify to the appointing authority the names of all persons on the eligible register for the position. The appointing authority shall then appoint one of the persons so certified to the position or may elect to make a temporary appointment of some other person. All regular appointments to the classified service covered herein shall be for a probationary period not exceeding 18 months. If during this probationary period, the conduct or capacity of the probationer has not been satisfactory to the appointing authority, the probationer and the board shall be notified in writing that he or she will not receive permanent appointment; otherwise, retention in the service longer than for the probationary period of any employee shall constitute permanent appointment., and by striking in its entirety Part 16, relating to demotions, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Part 16 to read as follows: Part 16. DEMOTIONS. An appointing authority may, in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the board, demote for cause a classified employee under the appointing authority's jurisdiction from a position in one class to a position in a lower class, but only after the employee and the secretary have been notified in writing of such contemplated action.

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When, and only when, such demotion results in a reduction in prestige, responsibility, and pay, any employee so demoted shall have the right to appeal such demotion to the board. The board can then approve such demotion or reinstate the employee to his or her former position if, in its opinion, the demotion is not justified., and by striking in its entirety Part 17, relating to suspensions, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Part 17 to read as follows: Part 17. SUSPENSIONS. An appointing authority may, in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the board, upon giving written notice to an employee and the secretary, suspend a classified employee for disciplinary purposes without pay for a period of not to exceed 30 days in any 12 month period. Any employee so suspended shall have the right to appeal the suspension to the board. The board may then approve the suspension or modify the suspension if, in its opinion, the suspension is not justified., and by striking in its entirety Part 19, relating to removal, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Part 19 to read as follows: Part 19. REMOVAL. Any appointing authority may dismiss a subordinate in the classified service for cause upon filing with the board a copy of the written notice furnished the employee to be removed and setting forth in detail the reasons for such action before the effective date of such removal. Willful violation of the rules and regulations established by the appointing authority for employees under his or her direction, conduct unbecoming to an officer, and disobedience to the lawful order of a superior officer shall each be considered just cause for dismissal. The dismissed employee shall have an opportunity to answer the charges in writing within ten days and file with the board affidavits in support of such answer. All papers filed in the case shall be subject to

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inspection by the persons affected. Such action of the appointing authority shall be final, except the board may reinstate an officer or employee so removed in case it appears after proper hearing that the removal was made for political or religious reasons and not justified. The board, after proper investigation of the circumstances surrounding the dismissal and the fairness thereof, may approve the transfer or reemployment of the employee involved either to the same position or to a lower position as the board may direct. Provided, however, the board within 30 days from any action removing, demoting, or suspending any officer or employee may, on its own motion or on the motion of any party, reopen the case and vacate, modify, or revise its former order so as to lessen but not increase the penalty imposed, but after the end of such 30 days, the board shall not have the authority to reopen such case for any cause. The county commissioners shall have the right to prefer charges against any employee in the classified service for violation of any civil service rule or regulation, in which case the employee against whom such charges are filed shall have an opportunity to answer the charges in writing within ten days after written notice thereof and to file with the board affidavits in support of such answer. Thereafter, the proceedings shall be the same as in cases where an employee has been suspended, demoted, or discharged by an appointing authority in accordance with the provisions of this part., and by adding between Parts 19 and 20 new Parts 19A, 19B, and 19C to read as follows: Part 19A. MATTERS FOR WHICH A HEARING IS ALLOWED. (1) An employee in the classified service is entitled to request a hearing before the board when the employee has been the subject of disciplinary action resulting in the employee's suspension, demotion, or discharge. (2) An employee in the classified service is not entitled to request a hearing for reasons which include, but are not limited to, the following:

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(a) Issues which are pending before or have been concluded by other administrative or judicial bodies; (b) Work assignments which do not result in a demotion as defined in Part 16; (c) Budget allocations or changes in organizational structure, including decisions concerning the persons or number of persons assigned to particular jobs or units; (d) The content or rating of a performance appraisal; (e) The appointing authority's decision to select or not to select an individual to fill a position through appointment, promotion, or transfer; (f) Any matter which is not within the jurisdiction or control of the appointing authority; or (g) Internal security practices established by the appointing authority. Part 19B. REQUEST FOR HEARING. (1) Time of filing. An employee seeking a hearing must file a request for hearing with the secretary within ten days of the adverse action taken against the employee. (2) Contents of request. The request for hearing shall contain a statement describing what is being appealed and the request shall be on a form provided by the board. (3) Referral to Civil Service Board. Within five working days after receipt of the request for hearing, the secretary will refer the request for hearing to the board. The chairperson of the board or his or her designee will determine if the case is appealable and properly filed. If the request for hearing has been properly filed, the chairperson or his or her designee will notify the employee of the date, time, and place of the appeal hearing which shall be no later

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than 15 working days after the receipt of the request for hearing by the secretary. The chairperson or his or her designee will also notify the appointing authority and his or her attorney of the date, time, and place of the appeal hearing. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in Part 19C. Part 19C. HEARINGS. (1) Conduct of hearings. Hearings shall be conducted before the entire board, if possible, but in any event before no fewer than three members of the board. The board shall select one of its members to serve as the hearing officer who shall carry out the hearing and all prehearing and post hearing procedures in accordance with this part. The hearing officer shall: (a) Administer oaths and affirmations; (b) Regulate the course of the hearing; (c) Set the time and place for any prehearing conferences and continued hearings; (d) Fix the time for filing written arguments; (e) Dispose of any motions made by the parties; (f) Provide, where he or she deems appropriate under the provisions of subsection (3) of this part, the taking of testimony by deposition, interrogatories, or other written statements; (g) Reprimand or exclude from the hearing any person for any indecorous or improper conduct committed in his or her presence; (h) Make informal disposition of any case by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order, or default, if appropriate and not otherwise precluded by law;

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(i) Require the attendance of witnesses. Employees of the Bibb County Sheriff's Department appearing as witnesses shall be released from their duty without loss of pay or time and without effect on their service rating. An employee who is so designated as a witness by either the appointing authority or the employee who sought the hearing may be disciplined for failure to appear at the hearing. No person shall directly or indirectly use or threaten to use any official authority or other influence which would tend to discourage a person from testifying; and (j) Arrange a prehearing conference for the purpose of reviewing the matter being appealed and establishing stipulations and agreements to expedite the hearing. (2) Hearings procedure. In the hearing of a matter, proceedings shall be informal but orderly. The following procedures shall prevail: (a) The hearing officer shall open the hearing by explaining the procedure to be followed in the hearing. At the direction of the hearing officer, any or all witnesses may be sequestered; (b) The hearing officer shall read or cause to be read the charges and specifications as contained in the employee request for hearing form; (c) The stipulations as to any facts not in dispute shall be entered into the record; (d) Each party shall be given the opportunity to make a brief opening statement identifying the issues and stating what is to be proven; (e) All witnesses shall testify under oath or affirmation; (f) Each party may conduct such examination of the witnesses as shall be required for a full and true disclosure of the facts. This includes the right to cross-examine

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witnesses adverse to any party's position. In addition, the hearing officer and any other member of the board may examine the witnesses; (g) Official notice may be taken of facts generally recognized by the public. In addition, official notice may be taken of technical facts within any specialized knowledge of the hearing officer. Parties shall be notified either before or during the hearing of the material officially noted, and they shall be afforded an opportunity to contest the material so noticed; (h) The board shall provide at its expense a certified court reporter who will take down the testimony at the hearing. In the event that the hearing officer requests that the hearing be transcribed, such transcription will be at the expense of the board. In the event that either of the parties request that the hearing be transcribed, such transcription cost shall be at the expense of the party so requesting the transcript; (i) An employee may represent himself or herself at the hearing or he or she may retain the services of an attorney to represent the employee at the hearing. In the event that the employee does retain the services of an attorney to represent him or her, the board will reimburse the employee for said employee's attorney's fees and expenses in an amount not greater than $500.00; (j) Before closing the hearing, the hearing officer shall allow both parties, or their respective attorneys, the opportunity to make brief oral or written closing arguments; (k) The board shall decide the case and the hearing officer who presided shall, within 15 working days from the close of evidence, issue a written decision with findings of fact and reasons for the board's decision; provided, however, for good cause, the board may extend the time for rendering a decision for an additional 15 working days. The board's decision shall be immediately transmitted to all parties and their counsel. The board's

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decision may be appealed to the Superior Court of Bibb County; and (l) The hearing shall be open to the public as required by law. However, the hearing may be closed at the request of the employee. Likewise, any documentary and other evidence shall be available for public inspection as required by law. (3) Evidentiary rules for hearings. With respect to all hearings before the board, the following rules regarding evidence shall govern: (a) Formal, legal rules of evidence shall not be strictly applied. Evidence may be admitted if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. The hearing officer shall follow the Georgia Rules of Evidence regarding privileges recognized by state law; (b) Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence may be excluded. Objections to evidentiary offers shall be made and ruled upon by the hearing officer; (c) When a hearing will be expedited and the interest of the parties will not be prejudiced thereby, any part of the evidence may be received in written form, including but not limited to the use of depositions, interrogatories, affidavits, or written statements; (d) The burden of proof shall be on the person requesting the hearing. That person shall have the right to open and conclude; (e) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies. However, upon request and at the discretion of the hearing officer, parties shall be given the opportunity to compare the copy with the original document; and (f) The board's decision shall be supported by substantial evidence. Substantial evidence is that degree of

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relevant evidence that a reasonable mind, considering the record as a whole, might accept as adequate to support a conclusion that the matter asserted is true., and by striking in its entirety Part 20, relating to appeals, which reads as follows: Part 20. APPEALS. Whenever the secretary refuses to certify an eligible, as provided herein, then the secretary, if requested by the person so affected, shall give to him a full and explicit statement of the exact cause for such refusal to certify as the case may be. The person so rejected may ask for a review of the case by the board, which shall be granted, and said board by a majority vote, shall have power to render a final decision in writing to the person asking for the review. Such decision of the board shall be binding on all concerned, and shall be a final adjudication of the appeal., and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Part 20. RESERVED. Section 2 . This law is enacted pursuant to Part 27 of an amendment to the Constitution as set forth in Ga. L. 1955, p. 682, as continued, which authorizes the General Assembly to enact laws changing and altering the Civil Service System and Board of Bibb County. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. GEORGIA, BIBB COUNTY NOTICE OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION Please take notice that a bill to amend the Bibb County Civil Service System (1955 Georgia Laws, p. 682; Ga. Const. Art. VII, Sec. IV, Par. I; Bibb County Code, Sections 3-1 through 3-28)

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will be introduced during the 1994 session of the Georgia General Assembly. This 11th day of February, 1994. Board of Commissioners of Bibb County Bibb County Courthouse Macon, Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Denmark Groover, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 125th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Macon Telegraph and News, which is the official organ of Bibb County, on the following date: February 19, 1994. /s/ Denmark Groover, Jr. Representative, 125th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. HALL COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 1069 (House Bill No. 1966). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from all Hall County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes,

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including but not limited to taxes to retire school bond indebtedness, in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead of certain residents of that school district who have annual gross incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal a certain existing homestead exemption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Hall County School District, including but not limited to taxes to retire school bond indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, except that the homestead exemption granted by this Act shall extend to and shall apply to those properties the legal title to which is vested in one or more titleholders when such property is actually occupied as a residence by one or more of the titleholders who possess the qualifications provided in this Act and who claim the exemption in the manner provided for in this Act. The exemption shall also extend to those homesteads the title to which is vested in a personal representative or trustee if one or more of the heirs or beneficiaries residing on the property possess the qualifications provided for and claim the exemption in the manner provided in this Act. (3) Senior citizen means a person who is 62 years of age or over on or before January 1 of the year for which he or she is applying. Section 2 . Each resident of the Hall County School District who is a senior citizen is granted an exemption on that

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person's homestead from all Hall County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the value of the homestead, if that person's gross income from all sources, together with the income of the spouse who resides within such homestead, does not exceed $16,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Hall County shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require with the initial application an affidavit by the owner as to the age and income of the owner, the income of the owner's spouse who resides at the homestead, and such other information as may be necessary to determine the eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. Section 5 . After any such owner has filed the proper affidavit, as provided in this Act, and has been allowed the exemption provided in this Act, it shall not be necessary that he or she make application and file such affidavit for any year thereafter and such exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any resident of the Hall County School District who has claimed the homestead exemption provided for in this Act to notify the tax commissioner in the event he or she becomes ineligible for any reason to receive such homestead exemption. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from Hall County School District ad valorem taxes. Section 7 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or county taxes for county purposes. Section 8 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 9 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of

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Hall County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Hall County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of and in conjunction with the November, 1994, state-wide general election and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 nor more than 45 days prior to that date. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Hall County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the value of the homestead from all Hall County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, including taxes to retire bonded indebtedness, for certain residents of that district who have gross annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 8 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If Sections 1 through 8 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 8 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Hall County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 10 . An Act entitled An Act to provide that the homestead of each resident of the Hall County School District

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which is otherwise eligible for the exemption from ad valorem taxes for educational purposes provided for in Code Section 48-5-52 of the O.C.G.A. shall be eligible for such exemption if the net income of the owner, together with the net income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, as net income is defined by Georgia law, from all sources does not exceed $12,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year for income tax purposes; to provide that net income shall not include income received as retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retirement, disability, or pension system, except such income which is in excess of the maximum amount authorized to be paid to an individual and his spouse under the federal Social Security Act, and income from such sources in excess of such maximum amount shall be included as net income; to provide for a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes., approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3811), and approved by the voters of Hall County at the 1986 general primary election is repealed in its entirety. Section 11 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 9 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 12 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION NOTICE IS given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from Hall County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes to certain residents of that school district; to specify the terms, conditions and procedures relating to that exemption; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, to repeal a certain existing homestead exemption, to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. THIS 9TH day of FEBRUARY, 1994. HONORABLE JAMES W. MILLS, Representative, 21st District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, James W. Mills, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 21st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Times, which is the official organ of Hall County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ James W. Mills Representative, 21st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. CHEROKEE COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 1070 (House Bill No. 1968). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), so as to increase the income limitation applicable to such exemption; to provide that such exemption shall apply to certain disabled residents; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to

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provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), is amended by striking Section 1 and inserting in its place new Sections 1 through 1E to read as follows: Section 1. For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) `Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes' means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Cherokee County School District, including, but not limited to, taxes to pay interest on and to retire school bond indebtedness. (2) `Homestead' means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. (3) `Income' means federal adjusted gross income, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, from all sources. (4) `Senior citizen' means a person who is 62 years of age or over on or before January 1 of the year in which application for the exemption under this Act is made. Section 1A. (a) Each resident of the Cherokee County School District who is a senior citizen or who is disabled is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for county purposes for the full value of that homestead, if that person's income, together with the income of all members of the family of such person who reside within such homestead,

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does not exceed $30,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. (b) In order to qualify for the exemption provided for in subsection (a) of this section as being disabled, the person claiming such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from not more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relative to medical practitioners, as now or hereafter amended, certifying that in the opinion of such physician or physicians such person is mentally or physically incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gainfully employed and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. (c) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (a) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an affidavit with the tax commissioner of Cherokee County giving the person's age, or if disabled, the certificate or certificates required by subsection (b) of this section, and the amount of gross income which the person and any other members of the family of such person residing within such homestead received during the last taxable year, and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Section 1B. The tax commissioner of Cherokee County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 1C. The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper affidavit and certificate or certificates, if disabled, as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of Section 2 of this Act, it shall not be necessary to make application and file such affidavit and certificate thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue

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to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Cherokee County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 1D. The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or Cherokee County taxes for county purposes. The homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. Section 1E. The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 2 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Cherokee County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Cherokee County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the November, 1994, state-wide general election and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Cherokee County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides that the income limitation for the homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of the Cherokee County School District who are 62 years of age or over shall be increased to $30,000.00 and that such exemption shall apply to disabled residents?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Cherokee County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 3 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 2 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THERE WILL BE INTRODUCED AT THE REGULAR 1994 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION FROM ALL CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES ON THE FULL VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTS OF THAT SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN INCOME LIMITATIONS, APPROVED MARCH 10, 1988 (GA. L. 1988, P. 3677); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1994. /s/ Garland Pinholster Representative Garland Pinholster, 15th District Steve Stancil Representative Steve Stancil 16th District Melanie S. Harris Representative Melanie S. Harris, 17th District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Stancil, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 16th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Cherokee Citizen, which is the official organ of Cherokee County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Steve Stancil Representative, 16th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. FULTON COUNTYFULTON COUNTY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND; RESTATEMENT. No. 1071 (House Bill No. 1543). AN ACT To continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund; to consolidate and restate an Act entitled An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 2, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 528), and all of the amendatory Acts thereto; to provide a statement of intent and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 2, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 528) and all of the amendatory Acts thereto are consolidated and restated to read as follows: ARTICLE I BASIC PENSION PLAN Section 1. Definitions. The following terms, when used in this Act, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) `Board of commissioners' means the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County. (2) `Board of education' means the Fulton County Board of Education or its legal successors. (3) `Employee' shall include any employee who is regularly employed by the board and superintendents but shall not include casual employees or employees who work irregularly or are employed for part-time service. (4) `Member' means an employee who is contributing to the pension fund. (5) `Minor child' means an unmarried child under the age of 21 years. (6) `Pension board' means the individuals selected pursuant to Section 3A of this article to administer the pension fund created by this Act. (7) `Pension fund' means the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund created by this Act.

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(8) `Pensioner' means a member who is retired and receiving a benefit from the pension fund or a beneficiary of a member. (9) `Teacher' means any person employed by the board of education as a classroom teacher or in the supervision of the public schools of Fulton County, including administrative officials, who are members or participants in the pension fund. Section 2. Establishment of pension fund. There is established in Fulton County a fund for the payment of pension and retirement benefits to all eligible employees of the board of education to be known as the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund. Section 3A. Establishment of pension board. There is established a pension board whose duty shall be to administer the pension fund. The pension board shall consist of seven members, qualified and chosen as follows: (1) Two members of the board of education are to be chosen by the board of education and to be known as Positions 1 and 2; (2) One member who shall be an active teacher or employee of the board of education who is a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia as well as a participant in the pension fund to be known as Position 3. Such member shall be elected by active teachers and employees of the Board of Education who are members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, as well as participants in the pension fund; (3) One member who shall be an active employee of the board of education who is a participant in the pension fund and who is not a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, to be chosen by active employees of the board of education who are participants in the pension fund and who are not members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia and to be known as Position 4;

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(4) One member selected by the other six members of the pension board, but in the case of a tie vote by the other members of the pension board, the members of the Fulton County legislative delegation who are qualified shall appoint such member to be known as Position 5. Such member, regardless of the manner in which he or she is selected, shall not be a current member of the pension fund or a current or former teacher or employee of the board of education or a member of the General Assembly but shall be a citizen of Fulton County with substantial prior experience in financial and investment matters; and (5) Two members who shall be former teachers or employees of the board of education who shall be pensioners to be chosen by pensioners and to be known as Positions 6 and 7. Section 3B. Terms of members. (a) Except as provided in this section, the members of the pension board shall hold office for terms of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. (b) Subject to the provisions of Section 3A of this article, in the event of the death, resignation, or other disability of a pension board member which renders him or her incapable of performing the duties of a member of the pension board during his or her term of office, said pension board member's replacement shall be selected in the manner specified in Section 3A of this article for such position and shall serve the remaining balance of such term of office. Section 3C. Officers of board. The pension board shall elect its own chairperson and secretary and shall hold a regular public meeting at least once a month at a time and place to be fixed by the board. The members of the pension board shall serve without pay. The pension board may employ an executive director and other personnel who shall serve at the will of the pension board at salaries to be designated by the pension board. With the consent of the board of education, such executive director shall be treated as an employee of

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the Fulton County Board of Education for benefits and tax reporting purposes. Section 3D. Rules and regulations. The pension board shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations in the administration of the pension fund and in carrying out the provisions of this Act and to provide for the equitable disposition of any matter not specifically covered by the provisions of this Act; provided, however, that all such rules must be consistent with the terms and spirit of this Act. Section 3E. Treasurer. The administrator of finance for the Fulton County Board of Education shall be designated as treasurer and custodian of the pension fund and shall be subject to the direction of the pension board for the purpose of carrying out his or her duties under this Act. Whenever any pension has been granted by the pension board, a check shall be drawn on the pension fund, providing for the payment of the pension as the same matures and shall be signed by the chairperson of the pension board and countersigned and paid by the treasurer. Section 3F. Quorum and bonds. Four members of the pension board shall constitute a quorum and notice by the secretary shall be given for special or called meetings of the pension board. The chairperson of the pension board shall give a bond with a good corporate surety in the sum of $5,000.00 for his or her faithful performance as chairperson of the pension board and the treasurer shall give a bond with a good corporate surety in the sum of $25,000.00 for the faithful performance as treasurer and custodian of the pension fund. The premiums on such bonds shall be an expense of the pension fund. Section 3G. Conflicts of interest. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, no member or employee of the pension board shall have any personal interest in the gains or profits from any investment made by the pension board or use the assets of the pension fund in any manner, directly or indirectly, for himself or herself or as an agent, except to make such payments as are authorized by the pension board in accordance with this Act.

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Section 4A. Retirement age. Every employee of the board of education in active service and on the payroll of the board of education as of February 2, 1945, may as a matter of right retire from active service in said school system provided he or she has served at least 25 years and has reached the age of 55 years or has served 20 years and has reached the age of 60 years. Every employee of the board of education who is employed by the board of education subsequent to February 2, 1945, may as a matter of right retire from active service in said school system provided he or she has served at least 25 years and has reached the age of 55 years or has reached the compulsory retirement age of 65 years. It shall be compulsory for all teachers or employees to retire at the end of the school fiscal year nearest their 65th birthday; provided, however, that commencing with the 1978/1979 school fiscal year, compulsory retirement age shall be 70 as provided in Section 5D of this article; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not be applied to abridge or modify the right of any member as of April 11, 1979, to receive a pension under this Act, whether such right was vested or contingent. Section 4B. Coverage of bus drivers and cafeteria personnel. All employees of the board of education who were employed as school bus drivers or cafeteria personnel on or prior to March 5, 1957, shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits under the provisions of this Act. Such employees shall be entitled to receive credit for each year of prior service with the Board of Education in such capacity or in a similar capacity, provided such employee shall pay into the pension fund the amount of contributions which he or she would have paid into the pension fund based upon his or her initial salary plus 3 percent interest compounded annually from the date of employment for such years as if he or she had been covered by the provisions of this Act. Section 5A. Benefits payable. (a) When any employee retires, either voluntarily or automatically according to age, and has credit for the number of years service as provided in this article, he or she shall be paid a monthly pension which shall be the equivalent of one-half of the monthly salary or wage of such employee. This amount shall be calculated by

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taking the average monthly salary paid during the five consecutive years that the employee drew his or her highest monthly salary or wage or one-half of the average monthly salary received during the last three years of employment, whichever is the greater amount. In no event shall the allowance of the pension exceed $150.00 per month, 75 percent of the average monthly salary paid during the five consecutive years that the employee drew his or her highest monthly salary or wage, or 75 percent of the average monthly salary received during the last three years of employment, whichever the greater amount. All persons coming under the provisions of this Act shall retire at the end of the fiscal school year in which such person attains the age of 65 years, with the exception of individuals subject to Section 5D of this article. (b) The amount of pension allowed to a member or to the surviving spouse or minor child or children of a member who continues in the active service of the Fulton County school system after such member becomes eligible for a pension by having attained the age and completed the years of service required for retirement as stated in Section 4A of this article shall be increased as provided in this paragraph for additional years of service by such member after the date of such eligibility. The pension allowed to any such member shall be increased by the sum of $5.00 per month for each such additional year of service, and if such pension is allowed to the surviving spouse or minor child or children of a member, the amount shall be increased by the sum of $3.75 per month for each such additional year of service; provided, however, that the increase provided by this subsection shall not authorize any employee to continue in the service of the board of education after the applicable compulsory retirement age provided in this article. Section 5B. Pension for compulsory retirement. Any employee who retires under the compulsory retirement provision of this Act before having served the period of years stated in Section 4A of this article shall be paid a monthly pension amounting to $4.00 for each full year of service performed for the board of education.

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Section 5C. Additional benefits for extra service. In the event that a member has served 25 years or more, the amount of the pension payment shall be increased by $5.00 per month for each full year of active service in excess of 25 years. In the event that an employee has served 30 years or more, the amount of the pension payment shall be increased an additional $5.00 per month for each full year of active service in excess of 30 years. Records kept in the office of the board of education and the office of the pension fund shall be conclusive in determining the time served by any such employee. Section 5D. Years of service required to receive pension. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, commencing with the fiscal school year of 1978/1979, all persons coming under the provisions of this Act shall retire at the end of the fiscal school year in which such person attains the age of 70 years. No person required to retire because of age shall be entitled to any pension benefits under this Act other than the refund of contributions unless he or she has accrued a minimum of ten years of creditable service at the end of the fiscal school year in which such person attains the age of 70 years. (b) The provisions of this section shall not be applied to abridge or modify the right of any member on April 11, 1979, to receive a pension under this Act, whether such right was vested or contingent. Section 6A. Employee contributions and beneficiary coverage. (a) There shall be deducted from the salaries or wages of each member an amount equal to 5 percent of the monthly salary of such member up to a maximum of $300.00 per month for each such member which shall be paid to the treasurer of the pension board. If the member desires that his or her surviving spouse or minor child or children succeed to his or her rights as pensioner upon his or her death after such member retires on pension or becomes eligible to retire, he or she may do so by designating his or her spouse or minor child or children as beneficiary by paying an additional 1 percent of his or her monthly salary up to $300.00 per month into the pension fund, which shall entitle his or

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her surviving spouse or minor child or children to 75 percent of the pension which the member was drawing or was entitled to draw at the time of his or her death and which shall be paid under the provisions of this article. Said 1 percent shall be paid from the time the member became a member of the pension fund; provided, however, that before a spouse of a deceased member shall be eligible to receive a pension, the spouse shall have been married to the pensioner prior to the pensioner's retirement or for a period of at least five years before the pensioner became eligible for retirement. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the board of commissioners shall appropriate a sum of money sufficient to match dollar for dollar the contributions made by each employee out of his or her salary for the previous fiscal year in quarterly installments and shall pay the same out of the public funds of said county to the treasurer of the pension board. (b) An employee may designate his or her spouse or minor child or children as beneficiary upon making back payments of the contribution provided by subsection (a) of this section, such designation to be made at any time during such employee's active service. If an employee, after having designated a spouse or minor child or children as beneficiary, should cease to have a beneficiary qualified to receive a pension under this Act because all such beneficiaries have died, the minor child or children designated as beneficiaries have married or attained the age of 21 years, or the member and the spouse have divorced, then such member may at his or her option cease to make further contributions for such member's spouse or minor child or children as beneficiary, in which event contributions theretofore made for the benefit of a spouse or minor child or children shall not be refunded except in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of this article. (c) An election to designate or redesignate a spouse or minor child or children as beneficiary and to commence or recommence additional payments into the pension fund as provided by subsection (b) of this section may be made by a member at any time during such member's active service by giving written notice of such election to the treasurer of the pension fund; provided, however, that the person making

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such election shall within a period of two years after making such election, in addition to current requirements, pay into the pension fund such additional percentage of such member's monthly salary as will equalize the contribution of such electing member with the contribution of other employees made during the same prior years and months of service for the same benefits, together with 3 percent interest thereon, for the months during which other members currently made their contributions for the same benefits. A member electing to obtain service credit for years of teaching experience in other Georgia school systems receiving public funds in whole or in part pursuant to Section 10A of this article shall, in order to obtain for such member's spouse or minor child or children the right to succeed to pension rights, also pay such additional 1 percent, based on initial salary paid by the board of education for the number of years of prior service in other Georgia school systems for which credit is sought. (d) Effective February 25, 1949, participation for the benefit of a member's widow or minor child or children shall be compulsory as to all members employed on or after that date having either a wife or a minor child or children unmarried and under the age of 21 years. Section 6B. Qualification for spouse's pension. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the spouse of a deceased member otherwise entitled to receive a pension, shall be entitled to a pension only if he or she was married to the deceased member prior to his or her retirement or for a period of five years prior to the time when such member was entitled to retire; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall authorize the payment of any pension to any spouse who remarries. Section 6C. Contributions from pretax dollars. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, commencing on July 1, 1990, the board of education shall pay to the pension fund on behalf and to the credit of each member required to make employee contributions, on each and every payroll period, the employee membership contributions specified by law for membership service acquired after June 30, 1990. No member shall be entitled under any circumstances

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to receive such contributions in cash in lieu of having them contributed to the pension fund by the board of education in accordance with the provisions stated in this subsection. (b) Employee contributions made by the board of education on behalf of members as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be treated as employer contributions in determining federal tax treatment under the United States Internal Revenue Code; provided, however, that the board of education shall continue to withhold federal income taxes on the basis of such contributions until the Internal Revenue Service or the federal courts rule that, pursuant to Section 414(h) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, these contributions shall not be included as gross income of the employee until such time as they are distributed or made available. (c) The board of education may reduce the compensation payable to a member in an amount not exceeding the amount of the employee contributions paid by the board of education on behalf of the member as provided in subsection (a) of this section. Such reduction in compensation may be made notwithstanding the fact that the compensation provided by or pursuant to law for the member may be reduced thereby. (d) Employee contributions made by the board of education on behalf of members as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be included in the monthly earnings of members in the computation of retirement benefits and, except for the purposes of subsection (b) of this section, such contributions shall continue to be employee contributions for all purposes under this Act. (e) Employee contributions made by the board of education on behalf of members as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall continue to be taxable income for the purposes of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Georgia income taxes, notwithstanding the fact that under subsection (b) of this section such contributions may be

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treated as employer contributions in determining federal tax treatment under the United States Internal Revenue Code. (f) All members shall retain, have, and be subject to all other rights, privileges, obligations, and duties provided for by other provisions of this Act and such other provisions shall remain of full force and effect with respect to any matter not specifically provided for under this section. Section 7. Amount of beneficiary pension. Where the pensioner has designated a spouse or minor child or children or both as beneficiaries and at the time of the pensioner's death, the spouse is dead, then 75 percent of the amount he or she was receiving as a pensioner shall be paid to the guardian of the minor child or children, if there be such, until the youngest child reaches the age of 21 years. In the event the pensioner has designated a minor child or children as beneficiary, upon the death of such pensioner, 75 percent of the amount he or she was receiving as a pensioner shall be paid to said minor child or children until the youngest one reaches the age of 21 years. The interest of any minor child or children in such pension shall cease when he or she reaches the age of 21 years. Section 8. Survivor's pension. (a) If an employee would have been eligible to secure a pension due to length of service or disability but failed to apply or retire before his or her death and had previously made provision for his or her spouse or minor child or children as his or her beneficiary, such surviving spouse, or if no surviving spouse, then the minor child or children may apply for and receive 75 percent of the pension that said employee would have been entitled to. (b) If a member who: (1) Is in active service as an employee of the board of education; (2) Has at least ten years of service credit as an employee of the board of education; and

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(3) Has paid the additional percentage of salary required by Section 6A of this article for the benefit of a surviving spouse or minor child or children dies before retirement, then the surviving spouse of such member to whom he or she was married five or more years prior to death, if any, and if none, then the minor child or children of such member unmarried and under the age of 21 years, may apply for and receive as a pension a sum equivalent to 75 percent of the amount of pension that such employee would have been entitled to receive had such employee not died but had become as of the date of death totally and permanently disabled because of accident or illness and for that reason entitled to a pension as provided by Section 13A of this article. Such pension, if paid to a surviving spouse, shall be paid only until the death or remarriage of such spouse, and thereafter it shall be continued to the minor child or children of such member. Section 9. Refunds. If an employee severs his or her connection with the board of education before retiring under the provisions of this Act or dies before being entitled to retire, then such member, if living, or the person so entitled under the provisions of this section shall be entitled to a refund from the pension fund of all contributions made by such employee. Any contributing member may, by written designation filed with the office of the pension fund, specify any person whether related to such member or not, to receive from the pension fund any refund of such member's contribution which may become repayable in the event of such member's death, and if such written designation remains on file with the office of the pension fund at the time of death, such refund shall be paid accordingly. If no written designation currently remains at the time of the death of a member, such contribution shall then be refunded to the estate of the deceased member. Section 10A. Prior serviceGeorgia teacher. (a) In computing the number of years of service to which a teacher is entitled, credit shall be given for all teaching experience in schools in the State of Georgia receiving public funds in whole or in part. However, for a teacher employed by the board of education on March 5, 1957, to receive credit for

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years of teaching outside of the Fulton County school system any time prior to such date, such teacher shall pay into the pension fund the amount of contributions that he or she would have paid into the pension fund, based upon his or her initial salary paid by the board of education, plus 3 percent interest compounded annually from the date of employment, for such years as if he or she had been employed by the Fulton County system. Credit for service other than in Fulton County shall be limited to ten years, for which the member claiming credit shall contribute the same amount, calculated as the same percentage based on the same salary he or she would have contributed had he or she been an employee of the board of education during the same period. If such service was rendered during a period prior to March 5, 1957, such contribution shall be based upon the requirements of this Act prior to that date. All options to claim such credit are hereby opened, subject only to the limitation that same shall be claimed during a period of active employment. (b) Nothing in this section shall relate to credit for prior service outside the State of Georgia which is provided for in Section 10B of this article. Section 10B. Prior serviceout-of-state service. (a) As used in this section, the term `prior service' means service rendered as a teacher in a state public school system, college or university, or American dependents' schools outside the State of Georgia prior to employment by the board of education. (b) A teacher shall be entitled to receive credit for prior teaching or administrative service, or both, rendered outside the State of Georgia upon the terms and conditions set forth in this section. (c) Any such teacher shall receive credit for prior service, up to a maximum of five years, after having been employed as a teacher by the board of education for a period of five years. Such teacher shall establish to the satisfaction of the pension board by competent evidence the fact and time of prior service. For each additional year beyond five years, credit shall be given for one year's prior service for

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each year such teacher shall continue in the service of the board of education, with a maximum of ten years prior service credit to be allowed. In no event shall more than a total of ten years' prior service credit be allowed under this section and Section 10A of this article. (d) In order to receive prior service credit, a teacher must pay into the pension fund an amount equal to the amount the teacher would have been required to pay had he or she been employed by the board of education during the prior service, the payment to be made at such times as the pension board may determine. Any deferred payments shall bear interest at 6 percent per annum. (e) A teacher may receive credit for prior service for each year of service in the Fulton County school system in excess of five years, with a maximum of ten years' credit, by making the required payments into the pension fund, such credits to be given and allowed only when the required payments are made. The pension board shall formulate rules and regulations as deemed necessary for the payment of such funds and may provide for deferred payments. (f) Any teacher filing an application for prior service credit for service outside the State of Georgia, shall pay, in addition to the requirements of subsection (e) of this section, a sum equal to the amount of matching funds which the board of commissioners or the board of education would have paid into the pension fund had such teacher been employed by the Fulton County Board of Education during the prior teaching service for which the teacher claims credit. (g) Credits for prior service under the terms of this section shall be treated as credits for service rendered while a member of the pension fund for purposes of determining the right to retire and the amount of the retirement benefits. Section 11. Certificates of prior service. (a) Teachers employed on May 1, 1945, shall be entitled to the credit for prior service as provided in this Act as approved February 2, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 528), if they filed with the pension board prior to August 1, 1945, the certificate required by the

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provisions of this Act as it appears in Georgia Laws 1945, page 533. (b) Any teacher employed by the board of education after May 1, 1945, shall have the privilege for a period of 90 days following February 25, 1949, of filing with the pension board the certificate as provided in subsection (a) of this section. If any teacher so employed after May 1, 1945, has previously filed such certificate, or if such teacher files such certificate within 90 days following commencement of employment, and, within a period of two years from the date of filing such certificate, has paid or pays into the pension and retirement fund, in addition to current requirements the amount specified in Section 10A of this article, such teacher shall become entitled to credit of up to ten years of teaching experience in other Georgia school systems receiving public funds in whole or in part upon the same terms and conditions and to the same extent provided for other members by this Act. Section 12A. Prior serviceother employees and time of claiming. (a) The provisions for receiving credit for prior service as provided in this article for teachers shall likewise apply upon the same terms and conditions as to all other employees of the board of education, except no prior service credit shall be given to nonteaching employees for service rendered to an employer other than some branch of the Fulton County government, or the county governments of the Counties of Campbell and Milton, which have previously been merged with Fulton County, or any independent school district that has been or may be merged with the Fulton County system. (b) After payment into the pension fund within the time required by this section of contributions based on the same percentage of salary which have been and are required of employees of the board of education participating from time to time in the pension fund, any employee of the board of education shall have credit for all periods of service as an employee of any branch of the county government of Fulton County or of the government of any county merged with Fulton County, and for all years of service as an employee of

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any school district that has been or may be merged with the Fulton County school district. (c) An employee who elects to gain such credit pursuant to this section shall notify the treasurer accordingly and make the additional payments into the pension fund required by this article, based on the initial salary paid to such employee at the time of employment or re-employment as the case may be. Contributions made to gain credit for prior years of service in other departments of the county government, in others counties merged with Fulton County, or in other school districts merged with the Fulton County school district shall be in addition to current contributions required for current months by this article. Section 12B. Time of claiming prior service changed. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, wherever under this Act an employee is given the right to elect to claim credit for prior service, such right of election may be exercised at any time during such employee's employment with the board of education if the employee satisfies all other conditions to such right of election; provided, however, that the provision of any legislation enacted subsequent to March 31, 1971, providing a specific period of time for any election to claim credit for prior service shall prevail over this section. Section 12C. Prior servicemilitary service. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any employee who has served on active, full-time duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict, or any other period of national emergency may receive credit towards retirement for such service upon the terms and conditions set forth in this section. (b) The maximum amount of military service credit which may be allowed shall not exceed four years for any and all forms of military service and, when combined with other forms of prior service credit available under this Act as amended, shall not exceed ten years; provided, however, that an employee shall not be eligible to claim credit for military

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service time where it is claimed for other pension benefits from any government or private business. (c) In order to receive military service credit, an employee must pay into the pension fund an amount equal to the amount the employee would have been required to pay had he or she been employed by the board of education during such military service, plus a sum equal to the amount of matching funds which the board of commissioners or the board of education would have paid into the pension fund had such employee been employed by the board of education during the military service period for which the employee claims credit. (d) An employee may make application for military service credit at any time during such employee's active service. The pension board shall formulate rules and regulations as are deemed necessary for establishing proof of the fact and time of such prior service, and for the payment and deferral of payments required to be made by an employee to obtain credit for such prior service; provided, however, that any such payments made by an employee currently serving with the board of education on April 3, 1972, shall bear interest at 6 percent per annum beginning on October 3, 1972. Any such payments made by an employee of the Fulton County Board of Education first or again employed after April 3, 1972, shall bear interest at 6 percent per annum beginning six months after he or she is employed by the board of education. (e) Credit for prior service authorizes under the terms of this section shall be treated as credit for service rendered while a member of the pension fund for purposes of determining the right to retire and the amount of the retirement benefits. Section 12D. Prior serviceprivate school credit. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any employee who has served as a certificated teacher in a private school, accredited at the time of service by a state or regional accrediting agency, may receive credit towards retirement for such teaching service upon the terms and conditions

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set forth in this section. The maximum amount of such service credit which may be allowed, when combined with other forms of prior service credit available under this Act, shall not exceed ten years. (b) In order to receive the service credit provided for in subsection (a) of this section, an employee must pay into the pension fund an amount equal to the amount the employee would have been required to pay had he or she been employed by the board of education during such private school teaching service, plus a sum equal to the amount of matching funds which the board of commissioners or the board of education would have paid into the pension fund had such teacher been employed by the board of education during the private school teaching service period for which the teacher claims credit. (c) An employee may make application for such credit at any time during such employee's active service. The pension board shall formulate rules and regulations as are deemed necessary for establishing proof of the fact and time of such prior service and for the payment and deferral of payments required to be made by an employee to obtain credit for such prior service; provided, however, that any such payments made by an employee serving with the board of education on April 3, 1992, shall bear interest at 6 percent per annum beginning six months after such date, and any such payments made by an employee of the board of education employed after such date shall bear interest at 6 percent per annum beginning six months after he or she is employed by the board of education. (d) Credits for prior service under the terms of this section shall be treated as credits for service rendered while a member of the pension fund for the purposes of determining the right to retire and the amount of the retirement benefits. Section 13A. Disability pensions. (a) Any member of the pension fund having the qualifications provided in this section who, because of accident or illness, becomes totally and permanently disabled within the meaning of such terms as defined in this Act may apply for a disability pension and, if

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such pension is approved by a majority of the pension board, the same shall be granted as provided in this section. (b) Members who obtain or have obtained credit as provided by Sections 10A and 11 of this Act for teaching experience in other Georgia school systems shall be entitled for the purpose of qualifying to receive a pension provided by this section to receive credit for one-half of such prior service in other Georgia school systems. No person shall be granted a disability pension pursuant to this section unless the years of employment of such person by the board of education plus one-half of the length of such prior service in other Georgia school systems for which credit has been so obtained shall aggregate ten years. If the applying member is so qualified, the disability pension shall be granted under such rules, terms, and regulations as may be fixed by the pension board and, upon being retired due to total and permanent disability, such member shall be entitled to receive as a pension such percentage of the full pension as provided for in Section 4A of this article for a member entitled to retire as a matter of right as the total years of service, including one-half of such prior service in other Georgia school systems, bear to 25 years. The disability pension provided in this section shall be continued to the beneficiaries after the death of such member at 75 percent of the amount paid the member where a provision has duly been made by the member for a beneficiary. Where no beneficiary has been named, the disability pension shall cease at the death of the member. In determining whether or not an employee shall be granted a disability pension due to accident or illness, the pension board shall consider, among other things, whether or not the employee has served the required number of years, whether or not the employee has complied with the laws, rules, and regulations governing pensions, and whether or not the employee is actually totally and permanently disabled. The pension board shall require that the applicant for a pension due to permanent and total disability be examined by competent physicians and surgeons. In passing upon the question of permanent and total disability, the pension board may receive and consider the reports and recommendations of such examining medical officers, and the applicant shall have the right to submit medical and other competent evidence

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on the question of his or her disability and right to be retired. If the pension board determines that the applicant is not totally and permanently disabled, the act of the board shall be final. If the pension board determines that the applicant is totally and permanently disabled, he or she shall be retired; provided, however, that the pension board shall have the right at least once a year to require the member to submit to a medical examination for the purpose of determining whether or not the member has sufficiently recovered from his or her disability and is able to return to his or her former position of employment. If the pension board, after such examination, determines that the member is not actually totally and permanently disabled but is able to return to the position of employment he or she occupied at the time of retirement, and if such employment and status as to position, pay, and service credit at the time of retirement is offered to such member and he or she either accepts or fails or refuses to accept such offer, then the payment of such disability pension shall cease. Section 13B. Involuntary separation. Should any employee entitled to a credit of 25 years or more of service be discharged, compelled to resign for any reason, or not granted reappointment, such employee shall receive a retirement benefit based upon his or her years of service and subject to the same limitations as to amount and method of computation thereof, notwithstanding the fact that such employee may not have attained the minimum age of retirement or be disabled. Section 14. Repayment of refunds. (a) In the event an employee severs his or her connection with the school system, withdraws the amount of money he or she has paid into the pension fund, and is subsequently reemployed as an employee of the board of education, such employee shall pay back into the pension fund the full amount so withdrawn in order to receive credit for his or her former years of service. (b) In order to qualify for the benefit of this section, an employee, subsequent to his or her reemployment, shall signify his or her desire to do so in writing upon such forms as may be furnished by the pension board, and shall make

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repayment in full of the amount so withdrawn within the same time limitations provided in Section 10A of this article, shall pay interest on deferred repayments from the date of reemployment upon the same terms as are provided for exercising options to claims, and shall pay for any prior service credit in other Georgia school systems as provided under Section 10A of this article. Section 15. Credit for military and Red Cross leave. An employee who is on approved military leave or Red Cross leave may receive service credit towards retirement by making the same contribution to the pension fund as he or she would have made if he or she had been on active employment service. Where a leave of absence from active employment service has been granted to an employee on military or Red Cross leave, the contribution shall be paid within 36 months after reassignment by the board of education. No credit will be allowed to an employee who voluntarily reenlists in the military service after the end of said leave for the period of reenlistment unless he or she is granted an additional military leave by the board of education. Section 16A. Credit for leaves of absence. An employee who is granted a leave by the board of education for the purpose of study or sickness may, by making the required monthly contributions during said leave of absence, receive credit for service as if on active duty during the time that such employee is on leave for study or sickness; provided, however, that no employee shall be entitled to such credit for a time exceeding two calendar years during his or her total years of service. Section 16B. Suspension of payments during leaves of absence. Payment of all sums required of an employee under any provision of this Act may, at the election of the employee, be suspended during any official leave of absence but shall be repaid any time during active service, plus 3 percent compounded annually, based on current salary during said leave. Section 17. Tax for deficit in pension fund. In addition to the pension fund derived from the deductions of salaries

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and wages and the contributions made by the board of commissioners from county funds to the pension fund, the board of commissioners shall, in the event of any deficit in the pension fund, make up such deficit from its general funds or, if necessary, shall levy a sufficient tax to meet such deficit. Section 18. Abolition of previous pension fund. The pension and retirement fund in existence in the Fulton County school system as of February 2, 1945, under the Fulton County Board of Education shall be paid into the pension fund created under this Act and shall become a part of such pension fund and shall be subject to the payment of pensions to those who are pensioners on such date as well as those who may retire subsequent to such date. An employee who on such date is retired under the terms of the retirement fund for teachers and other employees of the Fulton County school system as provided for in an Act approved March 10, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 892), shall continue to draw the pension that he or she is entitled to by reason of his or her retirement under said law out of the funds transferred, as well as the pension fund created by this Act from contributions of members as provided under this Act. Upon the Teachers Retirement Commission of the Fulton County Teachers Pension and Retirement Fund in existence on February 2, 1945, by virtue of such Act of 1937 transferring the pension funds in their custody to the custody of the treasurer of the pension board under this Act and taking a receipt therefor, the said Teachers Retirement Commission shall stand fully discharged and released from any and all future liability by reason of the provisions of such 1937 Act and all rights that members and pensioners had in and to said prior pension fund are transferred and shall be against the pension fund created under this Act and further, the board of education shall be relieved from making any further contributions to said prior pension and retirement fund. Section 19. Investments. (a) The members of the pension board shall be the trustees of the pension fund and shall have full power to receive all contributions required to be made under this Act or other provisions of law by employees or employers; to receive gifts or donations of money or property, real or personal; to receive and disburse pension or

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retirement funds from any state or local teachers' retirement agency; and to invest and reinvest its assets, subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by the laws of this state upon domestic life insurers in the making and disposing of their investments; provided, however, that no investments shall be made in real estate. The pension board shall invest and reinvest said funds and use all of said funds and the income therefrom for the purposes authorized by this Act. No more than 50 percent of pension fund assets may be invested in equities. Subject to like restrictions, the pension board shall have the power to hold, transfer, and dispose of any investments in which pension fund assets are invested, including proceeds of investments. The pension board is authorized to employ agents, including banks and trust companies, to act as investment advisors and make investments if the pension board so authorizes. (b) For the purpose of meeting disbursements for pensions and other payments, the pension board may keep available cash on deposit in one or more banks or trust companies organized under the laws of this state or of the United States, provided that the sum on deposit in any one bank or trust company shall not exceed 25 percent of the paid-up capital and surplus of each bank or trust company. Each bank or trust company shall give a depository bond in an amount sufficient to cover the deposits or shall place in trust a sufficient amount of federal or state securities to cover the deposits. Section 20A. Compulsory participation. Subject to the provisions of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., the board of education shall require as a condition of employment that employees shall become members of the pension fund, subject to the obligations and rights thereunder, and the board of education shall have the authority to do whatever is necessary by rule or regulation to deduct from the salaries and wages of members the amounts that are required to be contributed by such members to the pension fund and pay the same to the treasurer of the pension fund; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall authorize membership in the pension fund of individuals employed by the board of education

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subsequent to July 1, 1988, and who participate in the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia. Section 20B. Election not to participate. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no person who is 61 years of age or older at the time of his or her initial employment by the board of education shall be required to participate in the pension fund if such person files a statement with the board of education and with the pension board renouncing the provisions of this Act. If such a statement is filed, such person shall not participate in the pension fund and no deductions will be made from the salary or wages of such person. If such a statement is filed, such person shall never thereafter be entitled to participate under the provisions of this Act. Section 20C. Reemployment of pensioner. In the event that any person who has been awarded a pension by the pension board becomes reemployed by the board of education, pension payments to such individual shall be suspended during the course of active employment with the board of education. Such person shall make no further contributions to the pension fund established by this Act and, upon cessation of active employment with the board of education, shall be entitled to draw the pension which previously had been awarded to such person; provided, however, that in the event that such person who is eligible under Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., the `Teachers Retirement System Act,' to participate in this pension fund notifies the board of education and the pension board within 30 days of resuming active employment with the board of education of his or her desire to continue to participate in the pension fund, and refunds in a lump sum any and all benefits paid to him or her by the pension fund, such person shall continue to participate in the pension fund, make the contributions required by this Act, and become entitled to receive any and all benefits provided for by this Act at the time of cessation of active employment with the board of education. Section 21. No garnishment, attachment, or assignment. None of the funds provided for by this Act shall be subject to attachment, garnishment, or judgment, nor shall they be

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assigned, but such funds shall be paid to the pensioner or guardian only or on his or her beneficiary. Section 22. Workers' compensation. This Act shall not affect nor be affected by the provision of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to workers' compensation, or by similar laws. Section 23. Participation by superintendent of school systems. (a) Subject to the conditions named in this section, membership in the pension fund shall be available to the superintendent of the Fulton County school system to the extent allowed under Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., the `Teachers Retirement System Act,' provided and on condition that he or she gives notice to the treasurer of his or her willingness to participate as a member within 60 days after assuming the position of superintendent of the Fulton County school system. Before the superintendent or his or her surviving spouse or minor child or children can receive any benefits under this Act, the superintendent shall within a period of two years from the giving of such notice to the treasurer, pay into the pension fund the same percentage of salary received a superintendent or an employee or, in the case of one filling such position without prior service in Fulton County, the same percentage of initial salary paid by the board of education as other members paid or are required to pay into the pension fund for the same benefits, together with 3 percent interest thereon for the months during which other members currently made their contributions for the same benefits. If a superintendent should elect to participate in the pension fund by giving the notice as provided in this section, all obligations and privileges of employees and their beneficiaries which are not inconsistent with this section shall apply to such superintendent and his or her beneficiaries. (b) A member elected or appointed to the office of superintendent of the Fulton County school system shall thereafter remain a member so long as he or she continues to serve as superintendent or as an employee of the board of education. Any member who has served in prior years as a county school superintendent in any county in Georgia other

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than Fulton County or as a superintendent of any independent public school system in Georgia other than Fulton County shall have credit for such prior years of service as a school superintendent in such other county, provided and on the condition that such member pays to the pension fund the amount of employee contributions which he or she would have made during such period of service if he or she had been a member of the pension fund. Section 24. Travel allowancepension board members. Members of the pension board shall receive as a travel allowance the sum of.10 cents per mile for the actual number of miles traveled in Fulton County for the purpose of attending meetings of the pension board, not exceeding 24 meetings per year, to be paid by checks drawn on the pension fund. Section 25. Reemployment rightsreturn from city service. Any person who on December 31, 1951, was a member of the pension fund, and who during the year 1952 terminated his or her employment for the purpose of being employed by the City of Atlanta in its school system and who during the year 1952 became reemployed by the Fulton County Board of Education as a teacher or employee shall automatically again become a member as defined in this Act upon the repayment by the City of Atlanta pension fund of any amounts which the pension fund transferred to the city fund on account of such employee. Section 26. Retirement by age. Every member who has been compelled to retire due to age and was not otherwise entitled to a pension under this Act shall receive a pension in the sum of $4.00 per month for each full year of service accumulated to the credit of such member at the time of retirement plus the additional fractional part of $4.00 per month as a pension corresponding to the whole number of months of service completed in any additional year of employment. If such member during his or her period of service designated a spouse or minor child or children as beneficiary and made the contribution provided by this Act for the continuance of a pension to them, a sum equivalent to 75 percent of the amount of the pension provided by this section

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shall be paid or continued to the surviving spouse or minor child or children under 21 years of age so long as such surviving spouse or minor child or children shall have the qualifications to receive a pension provided by Sections 6A, 6B, and 7 of this article. If there exists more than one minor child entitled to receive a pension under any provision of this Act, the amount of the pension shall be distributed equally and share and share alike for the benefit of each minor child entitled thereto. Section 27. Benefitline of duty death. If any member is killed as a result of an accident in the line of duty, such member's serviving spouse or if such member leaves no surviving spouse, his or her dependent minor child or children under the age of 21 years shall be entitled to receive as a pension the amount provided by this Act for the surviving spouse or minor child or children of a member who retired from active service in said school system at the age of 55 years after having 25 years of service to the credit of such member. This pension to the surviving spouse or minor child or children of a member killed as a result of accident in line of duty shall accrue and be payable without regard to the member's age or years of service and whether or not and without regard to the payment of an additional 1 percent of monthly salary which is provided for other purposes by Section 6A of this Act. Section 28. Disability pensionline of duty injury. A service-connected disability pension in the same amount provided by Sections 4A and 5A of this article for members who have reached the age of 55 years and have served at least 25 years shall accrue and be paid to any member, without regard to age or length of service, who becomes totally and permanently disabled as the direct and proximate result of either of the following causes: (1) From an accident suffered in line of duty resulting immediately in the disability of such member; (2) From an occupational disease due to specific poisons, mechanical or chemical irritants, and the like which are recognized as a peculiar hazard of the particular

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employment in the service of the board of education in which such member was engaged and of a character which other persons not engaged in such employment do not contract; or (3) From a disease or illness resulting immediately and exclusively from emergency exposure in line of duty as an employee of the board of education without the intervention of natural causes. In the event a member becoming entitled to receive a pension under this section had during such member's term of active service made the additional contributions provided by Section 6A of this article for the benefit of surviving spouse or minor child or children, such pension following the death of such member shall be continued to a surviving spouse or minor child or children having the qualifications prescribed by Sections 6A and 7 of this article for the period that they are respectively entitled to receive same, except that the amount of such pension so paid to a surviving spouse or minor child or children shall be a sum equivalent to 75 percent of the amount paid to such member during the member's lifetime. Section 29. Computation of years of service. The amount of pension allowed to a member or to his or her beneficiary under all provisions of this Act shall be measured by the whole number of years of service of such retiring member plus an additional fractional part of the pension allowable for an additional year corresponding to the whole number of months of service which have been completed on the payroll in the additional current year of employment when the right to a pension accrues. Section 30. Transfer of equity upon city employment. (a) As used in this section, the term `equity in the pension fund' shall mean all contributions of such member to the pension fund together with the employer's contributions paid by the board of commissioners or the board of education. (b) In the event any member should cease to be an employee of the board of education and should by reason of the extension of the city limits of Atlanta become an employee of the City of Atlanta or of the public school system of the

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City of Atlanta, such member's equity in the pension fund created by this Act shall be immediately transferred by the pension board or its treasurer to the appropriate public pension authority of the City of Atlanta of which such employee becomes a member. Section 31. Repayment of contributions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, at such time as all benefits payable to an employee and his or her beneficiaries under other provisions of this Act have been paid, if such benefits have not equaled the amount of the employee's total contributions under this Act, then the difference between the benefits paid and the employee's total contributions under this Act shall be paid to the employee's estate. Section 32. Refund of contributions made by mistake. If through inadvertence or mistake, any member has paid to the pension board, either by salary deduction or direct payment, any sum which is in excess of the contributions which should have been paid by the member, then the pension board, upon request of the member or upon the pension board's own motion, shall refund such overpayment to the member or, if such member is deceased, to his or her beneficiary or estate. Section 33. Retiring with 25 years of service. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, if a member, after completing 25 years of service, leaves the employment of the board of education before reaching his or her 60th birthday, he or she may receive the full pension benefits to which he or she would have been entitled if he or she had reached his or her 60th birthday on the day he or she leaves such employment by electing to postpone the effective date for the commencement of receipt of such pension benefits until he or she has reached his or her 60th birthday. If a member who has completed 25 years of service and who would, except for age, be entitled to elect to receive the reduced pension benefits provided by Subarticle B of Article II of this Act leaves the employment of the board of education, he or she may receive the reduced pension benefits to which he or she would have been entitled if he or she had

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retired between his or her 55th birthday and his or her 60th birthday, be electing to postpone the effective date for the commencement of receipt of reduced pension benefits until a designated date between such member's 55th birthday and his or her 60th birthday, and in such case, the reduced pension benefits under subsection (b) of Section 1 of Subarticle B of Article II of this Act shall be computed as though he or she had retired on such designated date. Section 34. Vesting after ten years' service. (a) When an employee under the provisions of this Act, shall have completed ten years of active service with the board of education and shall not yet have reached the age of 65 years, then such person shall have the right to terminate his or her employment with the board of education upon completion of such ten years, or at any time thereafter; elect not to withdraw or have paid to such person the amount which such person would have paid into the pension fund prior to terminating such employment; and upon subsequently attaining 65 years of age commence to receive the benefits to which such person would have been entitled had such person otherwise retired as a matter of right in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Act. (b) Should any person exercising the election in subsection (a) of this section have provided for the payment of a pension to the beneficiary of such person as authorized by this Act by making the required payments or contributions to the pension fund, then after terminating the employment with the board of education and upon the death of such person either before or after attaining 65 years of age, such person's designated beneficiary shall be entitled to all of the benefits provided for such beneficiary as set forth in the relevant and applicable sections of this Act. (c) Should any person exercising the election in subsection (a) of this section, after having left the employment with the board of education after ten years of active service, become reemployed by the board of education, then such person shall have the right to continue under the provisions of this Act which such person was under prior to the termination of such employment or may elect to come under any

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amendments to this Act enacted subsequent to the termination of such person's employment and as might exist and be in effect at the time of such reemployment upon there being made such payments or contributions to the pension fund through deductions from salary or otherwise as might be required by this Act. Section 35. Cost-of-living increase. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act and notwithstanding any other limitations upon retirement or pension benefits contained in this Act, the retirement or pension benefits payable to the following members shall be adjusted annually based upon changes in the U.S. Consumer Price Index for Georgia: (1) Each employee who retires on or after March 24, 1976, and who attains the age of 62 years; (2) Each employee who retires on or after March 24, 1976, on account of disability; (3) The beneficiary or beneficiaries of any employee who shall become entitled to a pension on or after March 14, 1978; and (4) All members who were entitled to receive a pension prior to March 24, 1976, and the beneficiary or beneficiaries of such members and also the beneficiary or beneficiaries of members who have retired between March 24, 1976, and March 14, 1978. (b) An annual determination shall be made by the pension board of the present increase or decrease in the U.S. Consumer Price Index for Georgia compared with the average such index for the preceding year. Whenever there has been an upward or downward change in such index of at least 1.5 percent, a corresponding change will be made in retirement or pension benefits not to exceed 3 percent yearly, payable to the individual specified in subsection (a) of this section. In the event of a decrease, the amount of retirement or pension benefits shall not be reduced below the amount of pension or retirement benefits fixed as of March 14, 1978, or

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below the pension or retirement benefit which would otherwise be payable under this Act except for this section. (c) All increased benefits payable by reason of this section shall be payable from funds of the pension board. Section 36. Limitation of claiming prior service. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no member shall be entitled to claim credit for any time for retirement purposes if such member has claimed credit for such time for pension or retirement purposes under any other pension or retirement system. Section 37. Funding by board of education effective July 1, 1981. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, all matching funds required to be paid by the governing authority of Fulton County into the pension fund shall, on and after July 1, 1981, be paid by the board of education from educational funds. In the event that the pension fund shall be insufficient to meet and pay pensions due to the participants, the board of education shall appropriate from educational funds an amount sufficient to make up the deficiency. The governing authority of Fulton County shall have no further obligation to make any payments into the pension fund created by this Act; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall impair the rights of any individual participating in the pension fund. In the event that the governing authority of Fulton County shall be required to pay any pensions to such participants after July 1, 1981, the governing authority of Fulton County shall be reimbursed for such payment by the board of education. ARTICLE II ALTERNATE PENSION PLANS Subarticle A. Alternate plan of 1955. Section 1. (a) The benefits provided by this subarticle shall be in lieu of like pension benefits provided by any other provision of this Act.

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(b) Any employee eligible for a pension under this Act who is in the service of the board of education prior to April 1, 1955, may elect to come under the provisions of this subarticle by making written application to the pension board prior to July 1, 1955. The applicant must agree in writing to accept the benefits and obligations of this subarticle in lieu of other pension benefits and obligations under this Act. Any such employee in the service of the board of education on such date who does not in writing agree to accept the benefits and obligations of this subarticle, shall have his or her rights and obligations determined under other provisions of this Act. An employee coming into the service of the board of education on or after April 1, 1955, shall have his or her benefits and obligations fixed by the provisions of this subarticle. (c) When any employee who elects to come under the provisions of this subarticle or who is placed under such provisions by the provisions of this Act shall retire as a matter of right, he or she shall be paid a monthly pension equal to one-half of the average monthly salary paid to such employee during the 12 months immediately preceding his or her retirement, but not to exceed $150.00 per month, except as provided in this subarticle. In case the employee has served 26 years or more, the amount of the pension shall be increased $5.00 per month for each full year of active service in excess of 25 years, subject to the limitation imposed by this subarticle. The records kept in the office of the board of education and the office of the pension fund shall be conclusive in determining the time served by any such employee; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to any person becoming a member on or after March 2, 1959. (d) Any person coming under the provisions of this subarticle, either voluntarily or by compulsion, shall be entitled to all other benefits of this Act for his or her beneficiaries and for himself or herself, but such benefits shall be increased 50 percent over the amount set forth in the relevant sections of this Act, providing for partial pensions, pensions for total disability, and payments to beneficiaries.

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(e) In no event shall the pension to be paid to any employee under the terms of this subarticle be in excess of 75 percent of the average salary paid to such employee during his or her last three years of employment. (f) An amount equal to: (1) Four percent of the salary, not exceeding $300.00, paid to an employee who does not provide for the payment of a pension to his or her beneficiary as authorized by this Act; and (2) Five percent, not exceeding $300.00, of the salary of an employee who does provide for the continuance of the pension to his or her beneficiary shall be deducted from the salaries or wages of all employees of the board of education subject to the provisions of this subarticle. Such sums shall be paid to and retained by the pension board and are hereby set apart as a pension fund, free from the control of the Fulton County Board of Education for any other purpose or expenditure; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to any person becoming a member on or after March 2, 1959. (g) This subarticle shall be effective April 1, 1955, and the payments required by this subarticle, as to those then employed and electing to come under this amendment, shall begin with that date. As to those subsequently coming into the service of the board of education, the payments shall begin with the employment of qualification for service. (h) Any person who elected to come under the terms of this subarticle and who voluntarily retires within a period of three years immediately following April 1, 1955, shall pay into the pension fund an amount which, when added to the amounts deducted by the employer, will equal the total amount that would have been deducted during such three-year period had the person remained in the service of the board of education for the full three-year period at the salary he or she was drawing at the time of his or her retirement. Such payment shall be made within six months after retirement.

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In case the required payment is not made within the time specified, the pension board shall collect the amount by deductions from future pension payments in such amounts as they may fix. Past due payments shall bear interest at 6 percent per annum. No payments shall be required in case of involuntary retirement or death. Section 2. Pension payments due to former officers and employees under this Act or any prior Act of the General Assembly who retired as a matter of right after 25 years of service before April 1, 1955, and have been awarded pensions under the terms of this Act shall be increased in the amounts and subject to the limitations set forth in this section. All such persons shall have their future pension payments made on the basis of one-half pay, but not to exceed $100.00 per month, plus $5.00 per month for each full year's active service in excess of 25 years but not in excess of 35 years. No such person, as a result of this section, shall draw more than $150.00 per month in pensions, including without limitation any pension received pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., the `Teachers Retirement System Act.' Where benefits prior to April 1, 1955, granted are payable out of the pension fund, the same benefits shall continue to be paid out of the same funds but increased benefits provided in this amendment shall be paid out of the county treasury from funds received from sources other than taxation. Where such benefits are payable directly from the treasury of the county, the increased benefits shall also be paid out of the treasury of the county. Section 3. In addition to the fund derived from deductions from salaries and wages, as required by the terms of this subarticle, it shall be the duty of the board of education to appropriate and pay into the pension fund an amount which shall equal the total amount of such deductions. Should said fund at any time be insufficient to meet and pay said pensions, the board of education shall appropriate from current funds, including funds derived from ad valorem taxation, sufficient amounts to make up the difference. Section 4. Any employee eligible for a pension under this Act who was employed by the board of education prior to

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April 1, 1955, may elect to come under the provisions of this subarticle by making written application of such intention to the pension board prior to July 1, 1959. Section 5. Any employee eligible for a pension under this Act who was employed by the board of education prior to April 1, 1955, and who retires within three years of such date, shall pay or shall have paid into the pension fund an amount equivalent to 1 percent of his or her salary used in computing his or her retirement pay for the said three years. Subarticle B. Alternate plan of 1962. Section 1. (a) The pension provided by this subarticle shall be in lieu of any other like pension benefits provided by existing provisions of this Act. (b) Any employee eligible for a pension under this Act who is in the service of the board of education prior to March 3, 1962, may elect to come under the provisions of this subarticle by making written application to the pension board. The applicant must agree in writing to accept the benefits and obligations of this subarticle in lieu of other pension benefits and obligations under this Act. All employees in the service of the board of education on March 3, 1962, who do not in writing agree to accept the benefits and obligations of this subarticle, shall have their rights and obligations determined under other provisions of this Act. Employees coming into the service of the board of education on or after March 3, 1962, shall have their benefits and obligations fixed by the provisions of this subarticle in lieu of the other provisions of this Act. (c) Any employee who elects to come under the terms of this subarticle must attain the age of 60 years and have served 25 years before being eligible to retire and receive the benefits, as provided by this subarticle; provided, however, that any teacher or employee who has served 25 years and who has attained the age of 55 years may elect to retire on a reduced pension, said reduction to be one-twelfth of 2 percent per month for each month the teacher or employee lacks in being 60 years of age; provided, further, that the provisions

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of this section as to age limit shall not apply to any person claiming a pension by reason of total and permanent disability. (d) When any employee coming under the provisions of this subarticle shall retire as a matter of right, he or she shall be paid thereafter a monthly pension equal to 1.76 percent of his or her monthly earnings multiplied by his or her years of creditable service; provided, however, that in no event shall an employee receive less than a monthly pension equal to 2 percent of his or her monthly earnings up to and including $300.00 and 1.5 percent of his or her monthly earnings in excess of $300.00, multiplied by his or her years of creditable service. Monthly earnings shall be the average of the highest three years' salary during the term of employment. (e) In no event shall the total pension benefits payable under this subarticle, plus any social security benefits that may inure to such person by reason of his or her employment by the board of education, exceed 75 percent of the average monthly salary used in computing the benefits under the terms of this plan. No department head of the board of education shall be eligible for benefits under this plan unless he or she shall waive in writing any emeritus salary to which he or she may be legally entitled to under the terms of any applicable law. (f) Any person coming under the provisions of this subarticle, either voluntarily or by compulsion, shall be entitled to all the other benefits, as set forth in the relevant sections of this Act prior to March 3, 1962; provided, however, that partial pensions and pensions for total and permanent disability or death shall be computed by the same formula as is used for computing service pensions in subparagraph (d) of this section; provided, further, that pensions for beneficiaries designated under the terms of this Act shall be 70 percent of the amount the pensioner was receiving or would have received had he or she exercised his or her right to retire.

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(g) If a surviving spouse of a pensioner is more than five years younger than the pensioner, the surviving spouse's pension shall be reduced as provided in this subsection. If the surviving spouse was married to the pensioner for less than ten years while the pensioner was in active service with the board of education, then the surviving spouse's pension shall be reduced by one-twelfth of 2 percent per month for each month that he or she was more than five years younger than the pensioner; if the surviving spouse was married to the pensioner for ten years or more but less than 15 years while the pensioner was in active service with the board of education, then the surviving spouse's pension shall be reduced by one-twelfth of 1 percent per month for each month that he or she was more than five years younger than the pensioner; if the surviving spouse was married to the pensioner for 15 years or more while the pensioner was in active service with the Fulton County Board of Education, or if the surviving spouse is 60 years of age at the time he or she becomes eligible for benefits, then there shall be no reduction of his or her pension benefits. (h) The General Assembly in adopting this subarticle reserves the right to further amend this plan and reduce the benefits provided under this subarticle in the event the employees of the board of education should qualify for benefits under the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance program; provided, further, that the benefits of this plan shall in no event be reduced by an amount greater than the Social Security benefit to which the beneficiary of such employee may be entitled because of such employee's participation in benefits under the Federal O.A.S.I. program. (i) There shall be deducted from the total salary of an employee electing to come under this subarticle the sum of 5 percent in the event he or she does not provide for payment of a pension to his or her beneficiary, as authorized by this Act or the sum of 6 percent in the event he or she does provide for the continuance of the pension to his or her beneficiary. Like deductions shall be made from the salaries of employees required to come under this plan. (j) In addition to the payments required to be made in subsection (i) of this section, an employee who becomes a

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participant under this plan shall be entitled to all benefits and receive credit for all the years of his or her creditable service, provided he or she shall pay into the fund the sum of 5 percent of his or her total salary from the time his or her salary exceeded $300.00 per month and he or she was employed by the board of education if he or she does not provide for the payment of a pension to a beneficiary; and the sum of 6 percent of his or her total salary from the time his or her salary exceeded $300.00 per month and he or she was employed by the board of education if he or she does provide for the payment of a pension to a beneficiary. Payments previously made to the pension fund shall be deducted from the total amount due in calculating at the total sum of 5 percent or 6 percent. (k) The total amount due pursuant to subsection (j) of this section may be paid at the time the employee elected to come under the terms of this plan or in 60 monthly installments from the date of his or her participation under this subarticle; provided, however, that the pension board may at its discretion allow additional time for such payments to be made. (l) Any employee who does not elect to participate under this plan within six months of March 3, 1962, but who later elects to participate shall be required to pay interest at the rate of 4 percent per annum from March 3, 1962, to the date he or she elects to participate. In the event the employee should retire or die before said payments into the fund are completed, the secretary of the pension board is authorized to deduct the monthly payments from retirement or beneficiary benefits until the obligation is discharged. (m) This subarticle shall be effective on April 1, 1962, and the payments required by subsection (i) of this section regarding employees then employed and electing to come under this plan shall begin on that date. An employee subsequently coming into the service of the board of education or subsequently electing to participate under the terms of this subarticle shall begin payments with the employment date or date of such election.

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(n) In addition to the fund derived from deductions from salaries and wages, as required by subsection (i) of this section, it shall be the duty of the board of education to appropriate and pay into the pension fund an amount which shall equal the total amount of such deductions, including the amounts paid into the fund by employees for prior creditable service, as required by subparagraph (j) of this section; provided, however, the board of education may delay the matching of additional contributions caused by the enactment of this plan on January 1, 1963; provided, further, that the board of education may match the payments for prior creditable service, as provided for in subparagraph (j) of this section in annual installments over a period not to exceed 20 years from January 1, 1963. Should the pension fund at any time be insufficient to meet and pay the pensions due to pensioners, the board of education shall appropriate from current funds amounts sufficient to make up the deficiency. Subarticle C. Alternate Plan of 1978. Section 1. This subarticle shall be known as `The Fulton County Teachers Retirement Plan of 1978,' and shall apply to all employees of the board of education who are eligible to participate in the pension fund; provided, however, that this subarticle shall not apply to any person employed by the board of education prior to July 1, 1978, who does not agree in writing to accept the benefits and obligations of this plan as provided in this subarticle. Section 2. Any person who retires under the provisions of this subarticle shall receive a monthly pension equal to 2 percent of his or her monthly earnings multiplied by his or her years of creditable service; provided, however, that the total pension benefits payable under this plan shall not exceed 75 percent of the employee's average monthly earnings. For purposes of this subarticle, the term `average monthly earnings' shall mean the average of the highest three years' salary during the term of employment. Section 3. There shall be deducted from the total salary of every employee electing to come under this subarticle the

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sum of 5.6 percent in the event the employer does not provide for the payment of the pension to his or her beneficiary as authorized by this Act, or the sum of 6.6 percent in the event that the employer does provide for the continuance of the pension to his or her beneficiary. Like deduction shall be made from the salaries of future employees required to come under this subarticle. Section 4. In addition to current contributions required by Section 3 of this subarticle, any employee participating under this subarticle shall pay into the pension fund that sum which they would have paid had this plan been in effect July 1, 1967, or the date when he or she was first employed, whichever date shall be later, together with such amount as such person would have paid had such person been participating in the pension fund through January 1, 1979. Any employee who claims credit for military service or for employment with any school system other than the Fulton County school system for any period of time subsequent to June 30, 1967, shall, in addition to the contributions required by this Act other than contributions required by this subarticle, pay the additional sum of 0.5 percent of his or her compensation if matching contributions are required by the governing authority of Fulton County or the additional sum of 1 percent of his or her compensation if no matching contribution is required. Such sums shall be payable in such number of equal monthly installments not exceeding 60 installments as may be selected by such employee; provided, however, that any deferred installments shall bear interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum. Section 5. In addition to the fund derived from deductions from salary and wages as required by Sections 3 and 4 of this subarticle, it shall be the duty of the board of education to appropriate and pay into the pension fund, an amount which shall equal the total amount of such deductions. Should the pension fund at any time be insufficient to meet and pay the pensions due to the participants in this subarticle, the board of education shall appropriate from current funds an amount sufficient to make up the deficiency.

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Section 6. This subarticle shall become effective on March 14, 1978; provided, however, that the increased contributions required by this subarticle and the increased benefits payable under this subarticle shall not become effective until July 1, 1978. After such date, the pension benefits provided by this subarticle shall be in lieu of like pension benefits otherwise provided in this Act. This subarticle shall apply to all employees of the board of education elected or appointed on or after July 1, 1978. It shall apply to employees employed by the board of education prior to July 1, 1978, only if such employee files with the pension board a written election to participate in the alternate plan provided by this subarticle. Section 7. In the event that any employee employed by the board of education prior to July 1, 1978, who does not elect to participate in this plan by July 1, 1978, later elects to participate in the alternate plan provided by this subarticle, such employee shall be required to pay in addition to all contributions made by him or her to the pension fund, the amounts which he or she would have paid had such election been effective July 1, 1978, together with interest on such amount compounded annually at the rate of 6 percent per annum from the year such amounts would have been first due. Such sum may be paid in installments as provided in Section 4 of this subarticle. Section 8. Any person coming under the provisions of this subarticle, either voluntarily or by compulsion, shall be entitled to all other benefits as set forth in the relevant sections of this Act prior to July 1, 1978. ARTICLE III INCREASED BENEFITS FOR RETIREES Subarticle A. Increases of 1958. Section 1. Increased benefits effective March 21, 1958. Former employees of the board of education who retired as a matter of right and have been awarded pensions under the terms of this Act or any Act of the General Assembly prior to March 21, 1958, and all such employees who may retire as a

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matter of right after that date shall, in addition to the basic pension provided by said Acts, receive $5.00 per month for each full year's active service in excess of 25 years. The records kept in the office of the board of education and the office of the pension fund shall be conclusive as to time served. Section 2. Recomputation of benefits, effective March 21, 1958. Pension payments due to all former employees of the board of education who retired prior to April 1, 1955, and have been awarded pensions under the terms of this Act or any prior Act of the General Assembly and who reached 70 years of age prior to March 21, 1950, or who shall reach 70 years of age on or after that date, shall be recomputed as provided in this section. The total pension benefits for each such former employee whose period of service was 25 years or more shall be a sum equal to one-half of the average monthly salary of such former employee during the last three years of his or her active service to the board of education but shall not exceed the sum of $150.00 per month. The total pension benefits for each such former employee who was retired because of disability or for a period of service of less than 25 years shall be increased in the same proportion. All such persons shall receive a minimum of $4.00 per month for each full year of active service subject to the limitations set out in this Act. Section 3. Limitation on benefits. The total pension benefits as provided by Sections 1 and 2 of this subarticle shall be limited as provided in this section. The total pension benefits plus any social security benefits that may inure to such person by reason of his or her employment by the board of education shall not exceed 75 percent of his or her average monthly salary averaged for the last year of employment. The pension board shall establish rules to carry out this restriction which shall not apply to social security benefits inuring to such person by reason of other employment. Section 4. Payment of benefits. The pension board shall permit any employee who is eligible for pension benefits or increased pension benefits under this Act, and who is not now making the required contributions for such benefits to

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become a member of the pension fund and to participate in the increased benefits provided by this subarticle, provided such employee pays into the pension fund an amount which would be equal to the amounts which he or she would have been required to pay had he or she exercised his or her privileges upon becoming eligible for such benefits. These payments shall be increased by 4 percent per annum from the dates such payments would have been due and may be paid over a period of 50 months. The pension board shall by rules provide for the exercise of the options authorized in this subarticle. Section 5. No payment for certain persons. Employees of the board of education who retired prior to April 1, 1955, and who are eligible for additional pension benefits under Section 2 of this subarticle shall not be required to pay any amount into the pension fund in order to receive such additional benefits. If such payments have been required by the pension board, they shall be immediately refunded. Subarticle B. Increase of 1962. Section 1. Increased benefits. Pension payments due to all pensioners who have retired prior to April 1, 1955, and have been awarded pensions under the terms of this Act or any prior Act of the General Assembly and who reached 65 years of age on or prior to February 27, 1962, or who reach 65 years of age on or after that date shall be recomputed as provided in this section. The total pension benefits for each former employee whose period of service was 25 years or more shall be a sum equal to one-half of the average monthly salary of such former employee during the last three years of his or her active service to the board of education but shall not exceed the sum of $150.00 per month. The total pension benefits for each such former employee who was retired because of disability or for a period of service of less than 25 years shall be increased in the same proportion. All such persons shall receive a minimum of $4.00 per month for each full year of active service subject to the limitations set out in this Act.

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Subarticle C. Increase of 1963. Section 1. Increased benefitseffective January 1, 1963, pension payments due to former employees of the board of education who have retired as a matter of right prior to April 1, 1955, and who have been awarded basic pensions shall be recomputed on the following basis: (1) There shall be paid a basic pension of one-half the average monthly salary paid to such former employees during the last three years of their active service not to exceed the sum of $150.00 per month for such persons; (2) In addition to the basic pension provided in paragraph (1) of this section, there shall be paid the sum of $5.00 per month for each full year's creditable service in excess of twenty years. The record kept in the office of the pension board shall be conclusive as to the time served; and (3) The aggregate of all pension benefits payable to former employees under the provisions of this Act or any other statute shall be limited in that such benefit shall not exceed 75 percent of the average monthly salary paid to such employee for the last year of employment in active service. Section 2. Benefits for other individuals. Former employees of the board of education who retired prior to April 1, 1955, but who had less than the years of creditable service required for a basic pension but who have been awarded pensions in some amount under the terms of any Act of the General Assembly shall be paid that proportion of the basic pension provided in paragraph (1) of Section 1 of this subarticle as the length of their service, measured in full years of service, bears to 20 years of service. Section 3. Limitations on subarticle. The increase provided by this subarticle shall not be effective to, nor be construed to confer eligibility for a pension upon, any former employee who was not eligible for a pension under the provisions of any law in effect on the date of the retirement, resignation

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or other withdrawal from service of such former employee. Subarticle D. Increases of 1972. Section 1. Benefit increases. Effective March 27, 1972: Former employees who have retired as a matter of right prior to January 1, 1972, shall be paid in addition to all other amounts that have been awarded a monthly pension increase of $15.00; provided, however, that such pension increase shall apply only to those employees receiving a monthly pension of $300.00 or less; and dependents of deceased employees awarded pensions under the terms of this Act prior to March 27, 1972, shall be paid in addition to all other amounts that have been awarded a monthly pension increase of $15.00; provided, however, that this pension increase shall only apply to those dependents where the deceased employee was entitled to a pension of $300.00 or less. Section 2. Payment of increases by Fulton County. Increased benefits payable under the terms of this subarticle shall be paid out of general funds of Fulton County, subject to the provisions of Section 37 of Article I. ARTICLE IV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Subarticle A. Payment of Pension Under Certain Circumstances. Section 1. In the event 20 percent or more of the employees of the board of education should, within any 12 month period following February 21, 1951, be transferred from such county school system to employment by one or more municipalities lying wholly or partly within the limits of Fulton County because of extension of the limits of such municipality or municipalities or because of any transfer from the board of education to any such municipality or authority with respect to the school system within the unincorporated area of Fulton County, then and in that event Fulton County shall become directly responsible for and shall assume and

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pay all pensions theretofore lawfully granted by the pension board, pursuant to the Act of the General Assembly of Georgia approved February 2, 1945, (Ga. L. 1945, p. 528) and the amendments thereto. Said pensions shall be paid by the treasurer of Fulton County out of county funds of Fulton County in such installments and for the length of time provided by the judgment of the pension board or pension authority allowing same. Section 2. The board of commissioners or other governing authority of Fulton County shall annually levy a tax sufficient to pay the pensions so assumed by Fulton County, the proceeds of which shall be used exclusively for the payment of pensions and for no other purpose. Subarticle B. Credit for Service Prior to December 31, 1953. Section 1. The rights conferred and duties imposed by an Act approved December 23, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 3000), relating to certain members who were in active service as an employee of the board of education or with certain other political subdivisions shall be preserved as if restated in this section. Subarticle C. Leaves of Absence in the Event of School Closing. Section 1. In the event that the closing of any school in Fulton County becomes compulsory through any federal, state, or county order, and because of such closing the board of education fails to pay the salary due any employee who comes under the provisions of this Act, the board of education shall grant to such employee an indefinite leave of absence subject to the terms and conditions provided in this subarticle. Such leave of absence shall be terminated when the school or schools reopen and the payment of the employee's salary is resumed; provided, however, that upon resumption of active employment such employee shall have the same civil service, contractual, and pension rights as were effective at the time said leave of absence was granted,

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and that no rights or benefits shall be impaired by reason of such interruption of active employment. Section 2 . It is the intent of the General Assembly in enacting this Act to consolidate and restate the various Acts creating and amending the Fulton County Board of Education Pension Fund. This Act is not intended to and shall not be construed to impair any right to receive a pension under such pension plan or to confer or improve any such right. In the event of a conflict affecting any substantive right to a pension existing by virtue of any legislation in effect at any time prior to the effective date of this Act, the provisions of such legislation shall prevail, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3 of this Act. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia an Act to amend an Act providing in Fulton County a systom of pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County approved March 2, 1945, Ga. L. 1945, p. 528, as amended, and for other purposes. This 30th day of December, 1993. FULTON COUNTY SCHOOL PENSION BOARD By: JOHN TYE FERGUSON Attorney GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dick Lane, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 55th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County

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Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: December 30, 1993. /s/ Dick Lane Representative, 55th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 26th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. CITY OF PENDERGRASSNEW CHARTER. No. 1072 (House Bill No. 2028). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled An Act incorporating the Town of Pendergrass, in the County of Jackson, approved December 30, 1890 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 681), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 21, 1906 (Ga. L. 1906, p. 979), and an Act approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3474), so as to provide a new charter for the City of Pendergrass; to provide for the incorporation and powers of the city; to provide for the mayor and city council; to provide for qualification for office and for compensation; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor and council; to provide for the mayor pro tempore; to provide for the organizational meeting; to provide for elections and terms; to provide for vacancies and removal from office; to provide for the organization and administration of the governing authority; to provide for city officers, boards, and commissions; to provide for matters related to finance; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes and fees; to provide for purchasing, contracting, and disposition of property; to provide for matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: ARTICLE I Incorporation, Powers, Boundaries Section 1-101 . Incorporation; name. The city of Pendergrass, Georgia, and the inhabitants thereof shall continue to be a body politic and corporate under the name of the City of Pendergrass, referred to in this charter as the city. The city shall be the legal continuation and successor to the city as heretofore incorporated, shall continue to be vested with all the property and rights of property which now belong to the city, and shall have perpetual succession. Section 1-102 . General powers. (a) The city shall have all the powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities vested in the city now or hereafter granted to municipal corporations by the Constitution, by the general laws of the State of Georgia, and by this charter. The city shall exercise and enjoy all powers of self-government not specifically prohibited by the Constitution, the general laws of the State of Georgia, or this charter, including all powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the city and of its inhabitants, and all implied powers necessary to carry into execution all powers granted as fully and completely as if these powers were enumerated in this charter. (b) The city may sue and be sued; may contract and be contracted with; may acquire and hold any property, real and personal, as may be devised, bequeathed, sold, or in any manner conveyed or dedicated to or otherwise acquired by it and from time to time may hold or invest, sell or dispose of any of its property; and may have a common seal and alter it at will. (c) No enumeration of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia.

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Section 1-103 . Specific powers; certain powers enumerated. (a) The city may acquire, construct, and maintain, by condemnation or otherwise, inside or outside the city limits, public ways, streets, sidewalks, parks, public grounds, cemeteries, public buildings, libraries, sanitary landfills, sewers, drains, sewage treatment or waterworks systems, electrical or gas systems, airports, hospitals, and charitable, educational, flood control, recreational, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, areas, and facilities, and any other public improvement. The city, by ordinance, may establish and enforce rules and regulations necessary to preserve order, peace, and dignity on any property or facilities so acquired inside or outside the corporate limits of the city. (b) (1) The city shall be authorized to make special assessments with or without petition against benefited property within its corporate limits for: (A) Constructing, reconstructing, paving, widening, installing curbs and gutters, and otherwise building and improving streets; (B) Constructing, reconstructing, paving, widening, and otherwise building or improving sidewalks in any public street; (C) Constructing, reconstructing, extending, and otherwise building or improving water systems; (D) Constructing, reconstructing, extending, and otherwise building or improving sanitary sewer lines; and (E) Constructing, reconstructing, extending, and otherwise building or improving sewage disposal systems. (2) Assessments may be made on the basis of: (A) The frontage abutting on the project, at an equal rate per foot of frontage;

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(B) The area of land served or subject to being served by the project, at an equal rate per unit of area; (C) The value added to the land served by the project or subject to being served by it, being the difference between the appraised value of the land without improvements as shown on the tax records of the county and the appraised value of the land with improvements according to the appraisal standards and rules adopted by the county at its last revaluation, at an equal rate per dollar of value added; (D) The number of lots served or subject to being served, where the project involves extension of an existing system to a residential or commercial subdivision, at an equal rate per lot; or (E) A combination of two or more of these bases. Whenever the basis selected for assessment is either area or value added, the mayor and council may provide for the laying out of benefit zones according to the distance of benefited property from the project being undertaken and may establish differing rates of assessment to apply uniformly throughout each benefit zone. For each project, the mayor and council shall endeavor to establish an assessment method from among the bases set out in this section which will most accurately assess each lot or parcel of land according to the benefit conferred upon it by the project. The mayor and council's decision as to the method of assessment shall be final and conclusive and not subject to further review or challenge. (3) The procedures for execution of the power and authority granted in this charter, including payment of assessments, liens for assessments against property, and the issuance, levy, and collection of executions, shall be as prescribed by ordinance or resolution of the mayor and council. (c) The mayor and council shall have power and authority to remove or cause to be removed all buildings, porches,

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steps, fences, or other obstruction or nuisances in public streets, lanes, alleys, sidewalks, squares, parks, or other public ways in the city; to fill up all open cellars or excavations in the city or cause the owners to do so; and to condemn and remove, or cause to be removed, all dilapidated or unsafe structures which they may consider a nuisance or dangerous to the health or lives of the people of the city. Section 1-104 . Construction of powers. The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention a particular power shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of the city. Section 1-105 . Boundaries; official map. The corporate boundaries of the city shall extend one-half mile in every direction from the depot of the Gainesville, Jefferson, and Southern Railroad in said city. The clerk of council shall maintain a current map and written legal description indicating the boundaries of the city. Photographic, typed, or other copies of the map or description certified by the clerk of council shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. ARTICLE II The Mayor and Council CHAPTER 1 General Provisions Section 2-101 . Creation; number; term of office. There shall be a mayor and council composed of the mayor and four councilmembers elected as provided in Article III of this charter for four-year staggered terms of office. Section 2-102 . Qualifications of office. (a) To be eligible for election or appointment as mayor, a person, at the time of election or appointment, must: (1) Have attained the age of 21 years; (2) Have resided in the city for two years immediately preceding the date of election or appointment and must continue in such residence during the term of office.

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(3) Be a qualified elector of the city; and (4) Meet any other requirements as may be established by general state law. (b) To be eligible for election or appointment as a councilmember, a person, at the time of election or appointment, must: (1) Have attained the age of 21 years; (2) Have resided in the city for two years immediately preceding the date of election or appointment and must continue in such residence during the term of office; (3) Be a qualified elector of the city; and (4) Meet any other requirements as may be established by general state law. Section 2-103 . Compensation. The mayor and councilmembers shall receive, as compensation for their services, an amount fixed by ordinance as authorized by general state law. In addition, the mayor and councilmembers shall be paid expenses incurred in performance of their official duties according to policy established by ordinance. CHAPTER 2 Powers of the Mayor and Council Section 2-201 . Legislative powers. The municipal government of the city and all powers of the city shall be vested in the mayor and council. The mayor and council shall be the legislative body of the city. Section 2-202 . Execution of powers. The mayor and council shall have full power and authority to provide for the execution of all powers, functions, rights, privileges, duties, and immunities of the city and its officers, agencies, or employees granted by this charter or by state law.

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Section 2-203 . Independent audits. The mayor and council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all city accounts and may provide for more frequent or continuing audits as it deems necessary. Audits shall be made by a certified public accountant or firm of certified public accountants who have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in the fiscal affairs of the city government or any of its officers. The mayor and council may also provide for special independent audits of any office, department, board, commission, or other agency of the city. Section 2-204 . Inquiries and investigations. The mayor and council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and the conduct of any department, office, or agency of the city or any joint or independent commission, board, or authority of the city. For this purpose, the mayor and council may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence in the same manner as the Superior Court of Jackson County. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a subpoena issued in the exercise of this power by the mayor and council may be held in contempt by a majority vote of all councilmembers and punished as provided for contempt of recorder's court. Appeal to the Superior Court of Jackson County from a council contempt conviction shall be allowed as for any conviction in a recorder's court. CHAPTER 3 Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore Section 2-301 . Mayor; powers and duties. The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the city and shall have general supervision over its affairs. The mayor shall: (1) See that the laws and ordinances of the city are faithfully carried out and executed within the city; (2) Sign all deeds and contracts, except deeds made for property sold under execution at public sale which shall be signed by the clerk of the city; (3) Exercise the veto power as set out in Section 2-405 of Chapter 4 of this article;

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(4) Keep the council members advised from time to time of the general condition of the city; (5) Recommend such measures as he or she may deem necessary or expedient for the welfare of the city; (6) Preside over the meetings of the council and call the council together at any time when he or she deems necessary; (7) Vote on all matters when there is an equal division of the councilmembers; and (8) Perform such other duties as required by the council. Section 2-302 . Mayor pro tempore; election; term; duties. At the organizational meeting, the mayor and council shall appoint by a majority vote from among its members a mayor pro tempore who shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during the mayor's absence, disqualification, sickness, or disability but otherwise shall have all the same powers and duties as other councilmembers. In the event both the mayor and mayor pro tempore are unable for any cause to fulfill the duties of their office, the councilmembers other than the mayor, by majority vote, shall elect a successor mayor pro tempore to serve during the absence or disability of the mayor. CHAPTER 4 Organization and Procedure Section 2-401 . Organizational meeting. (a) The mayor and councilmembers shall meet for organization and swearing-in ceremonies not later than 60 days following each regular municipal election or, if that date is a legal holiday, on the next following day not a legal holiday. (b) At the organizational meeting, the newly elected or reelected mayor and councilmembers shall each qualify to take office by taking the following oath of office:

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I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will truly perform to the best of my abilities the duties of (mayor or councilmember, as the case may be) by adopting and enforcing such measures as in my judgment shall be best calculated to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of the city of Pendergrass and the common interest thereof. The oath of the mayor shall be administered by the outgoing mayor or in his or her absence or refusal to administer such oath, by the city clerk. The oath of the councilmembers shall be administered by the mayor. The oaths shall be entered upon the minutes of the city. (c) At the organizational meeting, the newly reorganized mayor and council shall make any appointments and selections as may be required by this charter or by ordinance. (d) A special meeting may be called to install any member elected by a special election or otherwise appointed to the mayor and council. Section 2-402 . Rules, quorum; voting; journal of minutes. (a) The mayor and council, by a motion approved by a majority vote of all members, may adopt any rules of procedure and order of business or amendments thereto that are consistent with this charter and ordinances of the city. (b) A quorum for all mayor and council meetings shall consist of the mayor or mayor pro tempore and any two councilmembers, and no business shall be transacted by the mayor and council in absence of a quorum except to adjourn from time to time. (c) All actions of mayor and council shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the councilmembers present unless otherwise required by this charter. The mayor shall be entitled to vote only in case of a tie vote. (d) A journal of minutes shall be maintained, and every official action of the mayor and council shall be recorded therein. The journal shall be a public record. Any councilmember

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may require the recording of yeas and nays of each member in the journal for any votes taken by the mayor and council. Section 2-403 . Meetings; regular and special. (a) The mayor and council shall fix the date and time of regular meetings of the mayor and council by ordinance, and there shall be at least one regular meeting each month. (b) Special meetings of the mayor and council may be held on call of the mayor or a majority of all councilmembers other than the mayor. Notice of a special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, or otherwise as fully as is reasonably possible in advance of the meeting. This notice to councilmembers shall not be required if all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. This notice of a special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting, and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in the councilmember's presence or with his or her prior knowledge. Except by majority vote of the councilmembers attending the special meeting, only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting; and no action at a special meeting shall be valid unless the requirements of this section are met. (c) All meetings of the council shall be public to the extent required by general state law, and notice to the public of special meeting shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible prior to the meetings. Section 2-404 . Introduction, consideration, and enactment of legislation. (a) Every official act of the mayor and council which is to become law shall be by ordinance and shall begin with the words: The Mayor and Council of the City of Pendergrass, Georgia, hereby ordains. All other acts of the mayor and council shall be by resolution or shall take such other form as prescribed by rules of the mayor and council. (b) The manner and procedure for introduction of ordinances shall be determined by rules of the mayor and council,

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provided that no ordinance shall be adopted on the date of its introduction. Section 2-405 . Mayor's veto; overriding veto. Every ordinance or resolution adopted by the council shall be certified by the city clerk and presented to the mayor within two business days following its adoption. The mayor shall approve or veto the ordinance or resolution within five business days after adoption, and no ordinance or resolution shall become effective without the mayor's approval except as provided in this section. If the mayor vetoes an ordinance or resolution, he or she shall, within two business days of such veto, return it to the council accompanied by a written statement of the reasons for the veto. If the council shall pass the ordinance or resolution by a vote of three of its members at the regular meeting next held after the ordinance or resolution has been returned with the mayor's veto, it shall become law without the mayor's approval. In the event the mayor does not approve or veto the ordinance or resolution within the time required, it shall become law without the mayor's approval. Section 2-406 . Codes of technical regulations. (a) The mayor and council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing the adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally. (b) Any requirements for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinances shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance. (c) A copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk of council. (d) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk of council for distributing or for purchase by the public at a reasonable price.

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ARTICLE III Election and Removal CHAPTER 1 Conduct of Elections Section 3-101 . Applicability of general laws. All municipal general or special elections and primaries shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Section 3-102 . Regular elections; time for holding; manner of election; voting posts; nonpartisan election. (a) The municipal elections shall be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of odd-numbered years for the mayor and councilmembers whose terms are about to expire. (b) The mayor and councilmembers serving on the effective date of this Act shall continue to serve for the remainder of their terms and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Successors shall be elected at the municipal election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office, shall take office on the Monday following their election, and shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. CHAPTER 2 Vacancies and Removal from Office Section 3-201 . Occurrence of vacancies. A vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember occurs when a duly elected person fails to qualify or when a person who has been duly elected and qualified either dies, resigns, becomes disabled, or forfeits the office, as provided by this charter. Vacancies shall be filled as is provided by Section 3-202 of this charter. Section 3-202 . Filling of vacancies. If the event the office of the mayor or any councilmember shall become vacant by death, removal, disqualification, resignation, or other cause, the mayor or, if said office be vacant, the mayor pro tempore or, if both offices should be vacant, the remaining councilmembers shall order an election to fill said vacancy or vacancies for the

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unexpired term or terms, of which election at least ten days' written notice shall be given by publication in the official newspaper used for publication of legal notices and by posting the notice at three public places in the city; provided, however, that, in the event such vacancy shall occur within six months from the date of the next regularly scheduled election, the council may dispense with a special election and fill the vacancy or vacancies by election at the next regularly scheduled municipal election. Section 3-203 . Removal and forfeiture of office. (a) The mayor or any councilmember shall be subject to removal from office and the office forfeited for any one or more of the following causes: (1) Incompetence, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office; (2) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or a crime punishable as a felony; (3) Failure at any time to possess any of the qualifications of office as provided by this charter or by law; (4) Willful violation of any express prohibition of this charter; (5) Abandonment of office or neglect to perform the duties thereof; or (6) Failure for any other cause to perform the duties of office as required by this charter or by law. (b) Removal of an elected officer from office may be accomplished by one of the following methods: (1) By affirmative vote of three members of the mayor and council. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the mayor and council, such official shall be first entitled to a written notice specifying the grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than 30 days after

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the service of such written notice. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this paragraph shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the mayor and council to the Superior Court of Jackson County for a jury trial. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an information filed in the Superior Court of Jackson County as provided by Code Section 9-6-64 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. ARTICLE IV Organization and Administration CHAPTER 1 General Provisions Section 4-101 . City offices, departments, and agencies. Except as provided by this charter, the offices, departments, and agencies of the city shall be created and established by ordinance and the offices and departments shall be responsible for the performance of the functions and services enumerated therein and as prescribed by administrative regulations of the mayor consistent therewith. The operations and responsibilities of city departments and agencies may be distributed among any division or bureau and shall consist of any officers and employees as may be provided by ordinance or administrative regulations consistent therewith. Section 4-102 . Administrative organization. The mayor and council may, by ordinance, organize, combine, consolidate, or discontinue any offices, departments, agencies, or divisions of the city government as it may from time to time deem desirable and consistent with this charter. Section 4-103 . Personnel administration. (a) The mayor and council may establish by ordinance a system of personnel administration for the city. The system shall cover all offices and positions as prescribed by ordinance. (b) The system of personnel administration may provide for classification of positions, the manner and method of

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publicizing vacancies, employing and appointing personnel, the qualifications of employees, employee evaluations and performance, salaries, hours of leave, job security, promotion, demotion, disciplinary procedures, transfer, layoff, removal, and welfare of employees, retirement policy, payment of premiums of employee insurance benefits, grievance procedures, service awards, training leave, and any other measures that promote the hiring and retaining of capable, diligent, and honest career employees. CHAPTER 2 City Officers Section 4-201 . City clerk; appointment; duties; compensation. (a) The mayor and council shall appoint a city clerk who shall hold office at their pleasure and until their successors are elected qualified. (b) The city clerk shall be the clerk of the mayor and council; shall attend all meetings of the mayor and council and keep the minutes, books, and files of each; shall collect all fines, taxes, and other money due the city; shall attend to the issuance of all licenses and permits; shall sign and issue all executions and other writs and processes for the collection of taxes due the city; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the mayor and council. The duties required to be performed by the city clerk as provided in this section may be performed by a representative designated by the city clerk. (c) The compensation of the clerk of council shall be fixed by the mayor and council. Section 4-202 . City attorney; appointment; qualifications; duties; compensation. (a) The mayor and council may appoint a city attorney who shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and council. (b) The city attorney shall be an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.

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(c) The city attorney shall be legal counsel to the city and shall perform any other duties as may be provided by ordinance. (d) The compensation of the city attorney shall be fixed by the mayor and council. CHAPTER 3 Boards and Commissions Section 4-301 . Authority to create. The mayor and council may, by ordinance, unless otherwise provided by law, create boards and commissions which may perform the duties prescribed, including, but not limited to, making studies, conducting research and investigations, holding hearings, preparing recommendations as to needed ordinances and resolutions, or for any other purposes authorized. Section 4-302 . Composition; appointment; removal; bylaws. (a) The mayor and council may provide by ordinance, unless otherwise provided by law, for the manner of appointment, make-up, and composition of boards and commissions; for their periods of existence; and for the compensation of their members and employees, in whole or in part. The mayor and council may provide by ordinance for reimbursement of the actual and necessary expenses incurred by the members of boards and commissions in the performance of their official duties. The mayor and council shall have the authority annually to appropriate money dervied from taxation, contributions, or otherwise for and to boards and commissions to provide for their operation, either in whole or in part. (b) Any vacancy in the office of any member of a board or commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed for original appointment. (c) Any member of a board or commission may be removed from office for cause by a majority vote of all of the councilmembers. (d) Each board and commission may establish bylaws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances,

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or applicable state law as it deems appropriate and necessary for its internal organization, election of officers, and the conduct of its affairs, copies of which bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the city clerk and approved by the mayor and council prior to their being effective. ARTICLE V Finance and Fiscal CHAPTER 1 Taxation and Other Revenue Section 5-101 . Ad valorem tax; grant of authority. For the purpose of raising revenue for the support and maintenance of the city government and for other corporate purposes, the mayor and council shall be authorized to assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to taxation for state and county purposes under the laws of this state and to provide for the manner and method in which such taxes shall be collected. Section 5-102 . Occupation and business taxes. The mayor and council shall have authority to levy and collect any occupation and business taxes that are not prohibited by the Constitution and general law of Georgia. These taxes may be levied on any person, firm, partnership, company, or corporation which transacts business in the city or which practices or offers to practice any trade, business, calling, avocation, or profession within the corporate limits of the city. For such purpose, these taxes may be levied and imposed on a fixed rate or gross receipts basis or any combination thereof. The mayor and council may classify businesses, callings, avocations, or professions for the purpose of these taxes in any manner as is reasonable. The mayor and council shall have authority to provide by ordinance for the return or registration for taxation of any trade, business, calling, avocation, or profession subject to a tax. Payment of these taxes may be compelled as provided in Section 5-109 of this chapter. Section 5-103 . Business licenses; permits; fees. The mayor and council, by ordinance, shall have the power and authority to require any individual, person, firm, partnership, company, or corporation which transacts business in the city or

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which practices or offers to practice any trade, business, calling, avocation, or profession in the city to obtain a license or permit for these activities from the city and to pay a reasonable fee for the license or permit for the regulation of any activity not prohibited by general law. These fees may reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and if unpaid shall be collected as provided in Section 5-109 of this chapter. The mayor and council, by ordinance, may establish reasonable requirements for obtaining or keeping licenses as the public health, safety, and welfare necessitate, including, but not limited to, denial or revocation for any violation of federal or state law or city ordinances. Section 5-104 . Insurance fees, taxes, and licenses. The city shall have power and authority to impose and collect license fees and taxes on life insurance companies in the manner provided by Code Section 33-8-8 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, and on fire and casualty insurance companies as provided by law or ordinance. Section 5-105 . Service charges. The mayor and council, by ordinance, shall have the authority to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for water, sewer, sanitary and health services, or any other services rendered within and outside the corporate limits of the city. If unpaid, these charges or fees shall be collected as provided in Section 5-109 of this chapter. Section 5-106 . Franchise fees. The mayor and council, by ordinance, shall have the authority to enter into contracts and grant easements, franchises, and rights of way to public or private corporations, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, partnerships, persons, and agencies for the sale, transmission, delivery, and distribution of water, gas, electricity, telephone service, and other public utilities, over, in, under, and on the public streets, lanes, alleys, sidewalks, parks, and other properties of and within and outside the City of Pendergrass for a period of months or years. Section 5-107 . Special assessments. The mayor and council, by ordinance, shall have the authority to assess and collect the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters,

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sewers, drainage structures, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners under any terms and conditions as are reasonable. If unpaid, these charges shall be collected as provided in Section 5-109 of this chapter. Section 5-108 . Interpretation; other taxes. The mayor and council shall be empowered to levy any other tax now or hereafter authorized by state law; and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this chapter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of the city to govern its local affairs. Section 5-109 . Collection of delinquent taxes and fees. The mayor and council, by ordinance, may provide for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city pursuant to authority granted by this charter or by the Constitution and general laws of Georgia or by any other authority not precluded by the Constitution and general laws of Georgia. This authority shall include providing for the dates when the taxes, fees, or other revenues are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes, fees, and other revenues personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes, fees, or other revenues imposed; revoking city licenses for failure to pay any city taxes, fees, or other revenues; allowing expectation for hardship; providing for the assignment or transfer of execution and collection of transferred executions; and providing for the billing and collecting of principal, interest, and costs of delinquent executions as an addition to and a part of the annual ad valorem tax bill. CHAPTER 2 Fiscal Control Section 5-201 . Fiscal year; municipal budget preparation and submission. (a) The mayor and council shall establish a fiscal year for the city and all its agencies by ordinance unless otherwise provided by state or federal law. (b) The mayor and council shall prescribe by ordinance the procedure for the preparation and submission of an annual

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operating budget and of a capital improvements program and capital budget of the city. Section 5-202 . Municipal appropriations; ordinance required. (a) The mayor and council shall annually appropriate by ordinance the funds necessary to operate all the various agencies and departments and to meet the expenses of the city for the next fiscal year as provided in the municipal budget. (b) The mayor and council shall not appropriate funds for any given fiscal year which, in aggregate, exceed a sum equal to the amount of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in the city treasury at the beginning of the fiscal year, together with an amount not greater than the total municipal receipts from existing revenue sources anticipated to be collected in the fiscal year, less refunds, as estimated in the budget report and amendments thereto. (c) All appropriated funds, except for the mandatory appropriations required by law and those required to meet contractual obligations or the continued appropriation and authorization of state or federal grants, remaining unexpended and not contractually obligated at the expiration of the municipal appropriations ordinance shall lapse. Section 5-203 . Supplementary appropriations. (a) In addition to the appropriations made by the municipal appropriations ordinance and amendments thereto, the mayor and council may make additional appropriations which shall be known as supplementary appropriations ordinances, provided that no supplementary appropriation shall be made unless there is an unappropriated surplus in the city treasury or the revenue necessary to pay the appropriation has been collected into the general fund of the city treasury. (b) In no event shall a supplementary appropriations ordinance continue in force and effect beyond the expiration of the municipal appropriations ordinance in effect when the supplementary appropriations ordinance was adopted and approved.

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Section 5-204 . Deficits. If at any time during the year expenditures exceed revenues and a deficit is created, it shall be the duty of the mayor and council, before appropriating any other sum for any other purpose, to appropriate a sufficient sum to discharge immediately any such deficit which has occurred. CHAPTER 3 Contracting and Purchasing of Property Section 5-301 . Contracting procedures. The mayor and council shall prescribe by ordinance the procedures to be followed in the making of contracts which shall bind the city. All contracts and all ordinances which shall make or authorize contracts shall be approved as to form by the city attorney if an attorney has been retained. The mayor shall sign and authorize all contracts. The city clerk shall authenticate all contracts. The original of all contracts shall be maintained on file in the office of the city clerk. Section 5-302 . Purchasing procedures. The mayor and council shall prescribe by ordinance the procedures for all purchases of real and personal property by the city. Competitive bidding shall be required for purchases, and contracts and awards shall be made to the lowest or best bidder, provided the mayor and council by ordinance may authorize the purchase of goods, materials, supplies, equipment, and services without the receipt of formal sealed bids where the price does not exceed a specified dollar amount. Prior to the making of purchases and contracts, the availability of adequate funds shall be certified as provided by ordinance. ARTICLE VI General Provisions Section 6-101 . Terms of present officers. All present elected officers of the city shall hold their offices until the expiration of their present terms and until their successors are elected and qualified, except as provided in this charter. Section 6-102 . Ordinances and regulations. Existing ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations of the city and its agencies now lawfully in effect and not inconsistent with the

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provisions of this charter shall remain effective until they have been repealed, modified, or amended. Section 6-103 . Contracts and obligations; proceeding. (a) All contracts, orders, leases, bonds, and other obligations or instruments entered into by the city or for its benefit prior to the effective date of this charter shall continue in effect according to the terms thereof as obligations and rights of the city. (b) No action or proceeding of any nature, whether civil or criminal, judicial or administrative, or otherwise, pending at the effective date of this charter by or against the city or its departments and agencies shall be abated or otherwise affected by the adoption of this charter. (c) The existing agency and departmental organization of the city shall continue in effect upon the effective date of this charter until such organization is changed or reorganized as provided by ordinance of the mayor and council and administrative regulations consistent therewith. Section 6-104 . Section captions; rules of construction. (a) The captions of the several sections of this charter are informative only and are not to be construed as a part thereof. (b) The word shall in this charter is intended to be mandatory and the word may is to be permissive. (c) In the construction of this charter, the following rules shall be observed unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the adopting body: (1) City: The words the city or this city shall mean the City of Pendergrass, Georgia. (2) County: The words the county or this county shall mean the County of Jackson, Georgia. (3) Gender: A word importing the masculine gender only shall extend and be applied to females and to firms, partnerships, and corporations as well as to males.

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(4) Governing body or governing authority: The words governing body or governing authority shall mean the mayor and council of the City of Pendergrass, Georgia. (5) Number: Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural includes the singular number. (6) Or, and: Or may be read and and and may be read or if the sense requires it. (7) Other officials or officers: Whenever reference is made to officials, boards, commissions, or departments by title only, i.e., mayor, city council, clerk of council, they shall be deemed to refer to officials of the City of Pendergrass, Georgia. (8) Council or city council: The words council or city council shall mean or refer to councilmembers of the governing authority, excluding the mayor. (9) Person: The word person shall extend and be applied to firms, partnerships, associations, organizations, and bodies politic and corporate, or any combination thereof, as well as to individuals. (10) State: The words the state or this state shall be construed to mean the State of Georgia. Section 6-105 . City officers and employees. All elected or appointed officers and employees of the city immediately prior to the adoption of this charter shall continue in their positions until the end of their terms of office or, if no term is provided, then as otherwise provided by this charter or ordinance. Section 6-106 . Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional

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were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 6-107 . Standard repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act entitled An Act to incorporate the town of Pendergrass; in the county of Jackson, approved December 30, 1890 (Ga. L. 1890-91 Vol. II, p. 681), as amended; and for other purposes. This 28th day of Jan., 1994. Representative Tommy Stephenson 25th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tommy Stephenson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 25th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Jackson Herald, which is the official organ of Jackson County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Tommy Stephenson Representative, 25th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of March, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. CHEROKEE JUDICIAL CIRCUITJUDGES; DISTRICT ATTORNEY; SALARY SUPPLEMENTS. No. 1073 (House Bill No. 1974). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4663), so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge and to the district attorney of such circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4663), is amended by striking Section 9 in its entirety and inserting in its place the following: Section 9. The judges of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit shall receive, in addition to the compensation and allowances paid to the judges of the superior courts in this state, the sum of $10,000.00 per annum, payable monthly. The district attorney shall receive the sum of $9,000.00 per annum, payable monthly, which shall be in addition to the compensation and allowances paid to the district

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attorney by the state and shall be in lieu of all fees and other perquisites. Both the above-mentioned salaries shall be paid out of the funds of the Counties of Gordon and Bartow and shall be apportioned among those two counties on a per capita basis according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4663); and for other purposes. This 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Tom E. Shanahan State Representative 10th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tom E. Shanahan, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 10th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Daily Tribune-News which is the official organ of Bartow County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Tom E. Shanahan Representative, 10th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4663); and for other purposes. This 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Tom E. Shanahan State Representative 10th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tom E. Shanahan, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 10th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Calhoun Times and Gordon County News, which is the official organ of Gordon County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Tom E. Shanahan Representative, 10th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. TOWN OF CLERMONTNEW CHARTER. No. 1074 (House Bill No. 1965). AN ACT To provide a new charter for the Town of Clermont; to provide for legal continuation and successorship; to provide for powers and their construction; to provide for special assessments; to provide for boundaries and an official map; to provide for a mayor and council and their qualifications, election, compensation, legislative powers, execution of powers, inquiries and investigations, organizational meeting, oath of office, rules of procedure, quorum, voting, journal, meetings, vacancies and removal from office; to provide for audits; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for a mayor pro tempore and said official's election, term, and duties; to provide for legislation and codes of technical regulations; to provide for administrative organization and personnel administration; to provide for a town clerk and attorney and their appointment, duties, and compensation; to provide for boards and commissions; to provide for a municipal court and the appointment, terms, compensation, and duties and authority of judges of such court; to provide for ad valorem tax, occupation and business taxes, business licenses, excise taxes, insurance premium taxes, service charges, franchise fees, and collection of delinquent taxes and fees; to provide for a fiscal year; to provide for a budget and its preparation, submission, and adoption; to provide for appropriations, supplementary appropriations, and deficits; to provide for contracting and purchasing procedures; to provide for terms of present officers, existing ordinances, regulations, contracts, and obligations; to provide for rules of construction; to provide

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for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: ARTICLE I Incorporation, Powers, Boundaries Section 1-101. Incorporation; name. Section 1-102. General powers. Section 1-103. Specific powers; certain powers enumerated. Section 1-104. Construction of powers. Section 1-105. Boundaries; official map. Section 1-101. Incorporation; name. The Town of Clermont, Georgia, and the inhabitants thereof shall continue to be a body politic and corporate under the name of the Town of Clermont, hereinafter at times referred to as the town. The town shall be the legal continuation and successor to the town as heretofore incorporated, shall continue to be vested with all the property and rights of property which now belong to the town, and shall have perpetual succession. Section 1-102 . General powers. (a) The town shall have all the powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities vested in the town now or hereafter granted to municipal corporations by the Constitution, by the general laws of the State of Georgia, and by this charter. The town shall exercise and enjoy all powers of self-government not specifically prohibited by the Constitution, the general laws of the State of Georgia, or by this charter, including all powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the town and of its inhabitants, and all implied powers necessary to carry into execution all powers

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granted as fully and completely as if these powers were enumerated in this charter. (b) The town may sue and be sued; may contract and be contracted with; may acquire and hold any property, real and personal, as may be devised, bequeathed, sold, or in any manner conveyed or dedicated to or otherwise acquired by it and from time to time may hold or invest or sell or dispose of any of its property; and may have a common seal and alter it at will. (c) No enumeration of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia. Section 1-103 . Specific powers; certain powers enumerated. (a) The town may acquire, construct, and maintain, by condemnation or otherwise inside or outside the town limits, public ways, streets, sidewalks, parks, public grounds, cemeteries, public buildings, libraries, sanitary landfills, sewers, drains, sewage treatment or waterworks systems, electrical or gas systems, airports, and hospitals and charitable, educational, flood control, recreational, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, areas, and facilities and any other public improvements. The town, by ordinance, may establish and enforce rules and regulations necessary to preserve order, peace, and dignity on any property or facilities so acquired inside or outside the corporate limits of the town. (b) (1) The town shall be authorized to make special assessments with or without petition against benefited property within its corporate limits for: (A) Constructing, reconstructing, paving, widening, and installing curbs and gutters and otherwise building and improving streets; (B) Constructing, reconstructing, paving, widening, and otherwise building or improving sidewalks on any public street;

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(C) Constructing, reconstructing, extending, and otherwise building or improving water systems; (D) Constructing, reconstructing, extending, and otherwise building or improving sanitary sewer lines; and (E) Constructing, reconstructing, extending, and otherwise building or improving sewage disposal systems. (2) Assessments may be made on the basis of: (A) The frontage abutting on the project, at an equal rate per foot of frontage; (B) The area of land served or subject to being served by the project, at an equal rate per unit of area; (C) The value added to the land served by the project or subject to being served by it, being the difference between the appraised value of the land without improvements as shown on the tax records of the county and the appraised value of the land with improvements according to the appraisal standards and rules adopted by the county at its last revaluation, at an equal rate per dollar of value added; (D) The number of lots served or subject to being served where the project involves extension of an existing system to a residential or commercial subdivision, at an equal rate per lot; or (E) A combination of two or more of these bases. Whenever the basis selected for assessment is either area or value added, the mayor and council may provide for the laying out of benefit zones according to the distance of benefited property from the project being undertaken and may establish differing rates of assessment to apply uniformly throughout each benefit zone.

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For each project, the mayor and council shall endeavor to establish an assessment method from among the bases set out in this section which will most accurately assess each lot or parcel of land according to the benefit conferred upon it by the project. The mayor and council's decision as to the method of assessment shall be final and conclusive and not subject to further review or challenge. (3) The procedures for execution of the power and authority granted herein, including payment of assessments, liens for assessments against property, and the issuance, levy, and collection of executions, shall be as prescribed by ordinance or resolution of the mayor and council. (c) The mayor and council shall have power and authority to remove or cause to be removed all buildings, porches, steps, fences, or other obstructions or nuisances in public streets, lanes, alleys, sidewalks, squares, parks, or other public ways in the town; to fill up all open cellars or excavations in the town or cause the owners to do so; and to condemn and remove, or cause to be removed, all dilapidated or unsafe structures which they may consider a nuisance or dangerous to the health or lives of the people of the town. Section 1-104 . Construction of powers; enumeration of powers. The powers of this town shall be construed liberally in favor of the town. The specific mention of or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of the town. These powers shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Air and water pollution. To regulate the emission of smoke or other exhaust which pollutes the air and to prevent the pollution of natural streams or bodies of water within the corporate limits of the city; (2) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide

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for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this charter; (3) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (4) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades; (5) Business regulation and taxation. To levy and to provide for collection of license fees and taxes on privileges, occupations, trades, and professions; to license and regulate the same; to provide for the manner and method of payment of such licenses and taxes; and to revoke such licenses after due process for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; (6) Condemnation. To condemn property, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city, for present or future use and for any corporate purpose deemed necessary by the governing authority, utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are now or may hereafter be enacted; (7) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (8) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or outside the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal

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with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (9) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire districts and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (10) Garbage fees. To levy, fix, assess, and collect a garbage, refuse, and trash collection and disposal and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business in the city benefiting from such services; to enforce the payment of such charges, taxes, or fees; and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges; (11) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (12) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (13) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (14) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and squares or other public property in the city; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail; or

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to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (15) Motor vehicles. To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and exercise control over all traffic, including parking upon or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city; (16) Municipal agencies and delegation of powers. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (17) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (18) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (19) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (20) Municipal utilities. To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including but not limited to a system of waterworks, sewers and drains, sewage disposal, gas works, electric light plants, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; and to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; and to authorize the extension of

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water, sewerage, and electrical distribution systems, and all necessary appurtenances by which such utilities are distributed, inside and outside the corporate limits of the city and to provide utility services to persons, firms, and corporations inside the corporate limits of the city as provided by ordinance; (21) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (22) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (23) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning; and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (24) Police and fire protection. To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed police officers and to establish, operate, or contract for a police and a fire-fighting agency; (25) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (26) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of public ways, parks and playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, markets and market houses, public buildings, libraries, public housing, airports, hospitals, terminals, docks, parking facilities, or charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; and to provide any other public improvements, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city; to regulate the use of public improvements; and, for such purposes, property may be acquired by condemnation

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under Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are now or may hereafter be enacted; (27) Public peace. To provide for the prevention and punishment of drunkenness, riots, and public disturbances; (28) Public transportation. To organize and operate such public transportation systems as are deemed beneficial; (29) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for public utilities and public services and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Georgia Public Service Commission; (30) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate limits of the city; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (31) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (32) Roadways. To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish or change the grade of, abandon or close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with shade trees, or otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light the roads, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; and to negotiate and execute leases over, through, under, or across any city property or the right of way of any street, road, alley, and walkway or portion thereof within the corporate limits of the city for bridges, passageways, or any other purpose or use between buildings on opposite sides of the street and

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for other bridges, overpasses, and underpasses for private use at such location and to charge a rental therefor in such manner as may be provided by ordinance; and to authorize and control the construction of bridges, overpasses, and underpasses within the corporate limits of the city; and to grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities and for private use; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (33) Sewer fees. To levy a fee, charge, or sewer tax as necessary to assure the acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, and extending of a sewage disposal plant and sewerage system and to levy on those to whom sewers and sewerage systems are made available a sewer service fee, charge, or sewer tax for the availability or use of the sewers; to provide for manner and method of collecting such service charges and for enforcing payment of the same; and to charge, impose, and collect a sewer connection fee or fees to those connected with the system; (34) Solid waste disposal. To provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse and to regulate the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; and to provide for the separate collection of glass, tin, aluminum, cardboard, paper, and other recyclable materials and to provide for the sale of such items; (35) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of any intoxicating liquors, and the use and sale of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders,

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theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (36) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements, as provided in subsection (b) of Section 1-103; (37) Taxes: ad valorem. To levy and provide for assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation; (38) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law; (39) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles; (40) Urban redevelopment. To organize and operate an urban redevelopment program; and (41) Other powers. To exercise and enjoy all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; and to exercise all implied powers necessary to execute all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully stated in this charter; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to be exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia; and no listing of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others, nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities

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under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia. Section 1-105 . Boundaries; official map. The corporate boundaries of the Town shall extend one-half mile in every direction from the corner of King and Main streets of said town of Clermont; also to include that portion of land annexed by House Bill #239, August 27, 1931, described as: Beginning at a point in the center of the main track of the Gainesville North western Railway on the line of the present corporate limits of the Town of Clermont north of the depot of said railway company in the Town of Clermont, and running thence a distance of 259 feet along the present corporate limits of said Town of Clermont to a point in the center of the State Highway No. 11; thence running along the present corporate limits of the Town of Clermont a distance of 376 feet to a stake on the present corporate limits of said Town of Clermont, said line running in an easterly direction; thence a somewhat northeasterly direction a straight line 720 feet to a rock corner; thence a straight line in a westerly direction 87 feet to a rock corner; thence a northerly direction a straight line 124 feet to a rock corner; thence a westerly direction a straight line 385 feet to a point in the center of the State Highway 11; thence along the center of said State Highway No. 11 a distance of 455 feet in the direction of Cleveland, Georgia, to another point in the center of said State Highway No. 11; thence in a southwesterly direction a straight line 336 feet to the center of the said main track of the Gainesville Northwestern Railway Company; thence back down the center of said railway track a distance of 1100 feet to the said beginning point in the center of said track of said railway company; also to include that portion of land annexed by Ordinance of the Town of Clermont adopted December 22, 1983 and described as being that portion of property contiguous to but not presently within the Town limits of Clermont belonging to: Joseph C. Thomas, Bobby J. Adams, Robert D. Gable, Charles David Smith, Robert and Barbara Allison, Mary Allison, Dianne Barrett, and Eddie McFalls; also to include that portion of property annexed by Ordinance of the Town of Clermont adopted October 1, 1991 and described as being that portion of property contiguous to but not presently within the Town limits of Clermont belonging to: Michael and Ron Smith, or as hereafter lawfully changed. The clerk of council shall maintain a current map and written legal description indicating the boundaries of

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the Town. Photographic, typed, or other copies of the map or description certified by the clerk of council shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. ARTICLE II The Mayor and Council Chapter 1. General provisions. Chapter 2. Powers of the mayor and council. Chapter 3. Mayor and mayor pro tempore. Chapter 4. Organization and procedure. CHAPTER 1 General Provisions Section 2-101. Creation; number; term of office. Section 2-102. Qualifications of office. Section 2-103. Compensation. Section 2-101 . Creation; number; term of office. There shall be a mayor and council composed of the mayor and five councilmembers elected as provided in Article III of this charter. Section 2-102 . Qualifications of office. (a) To be eligible for election or appointment as mayor, a person, at the time of election or appointment, must: (1) Have attained the age of 25 years; (2) Have resided in the town for two years immediately preceding the date of election or appointment and must continue in such residence during the term of office; (3) Be a qualified elector of the town; and (4) Meet any other requirements as may be established by general state law.

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(b) To be eligible for election or appointment as a councilmember, a person, at the time of election or appointment, must: (1) Have attained the age of 25 years; (2) Have resided in the town for two years immediately preceding the date of election or appointment and must continue in such residence during the term of office; (3) Be a qualified elector of the town; and (4) Meet any other requirements as may be established by general state law. Section 2-103 . Compensation. The mayor and councilmembers shall receive, as compensation for their services, an amount fixed by ordinance as authorized by general state law. In addition, the mayor and councilmembers shall be paid expenses incurred in performance of their official duties according to policy established by ordinance. CHAPTER 2 Powers of the Mayor and Council Section 2-201. Legislative powers. Section 2-202. Execution of powers. Section 2-203. Independent audits. Section 2-204. Inquiries and investigations. Section 2-201 . Legislative powers. The municipal government of the town and all powers of the town shall be vested in the mayor and council. The mayor and council shall be the legislative body of the town. Section 2-202 . Execution of powers. The mayor and council shall have full power and authority to provide for the execution of all powers, functions, rights, privileges, duties, and immunities of the town, its officers, and its agencies or employees granted by this charter or by state law.

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Section 2-203 . Independent audits. The mayor and council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all town accounts and may provide for more frequent or continuing audits as it deems necessary. Audits shall be made by a certified public accountant or firm of certified public accountants who have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in the fiscal affairs of the town government or any of its officers. The mayor and council may also provide for special independent audits of any office, department, board, commission, or other agency of the town. Section 2-204 . Inquiries and investigations. The mayor and council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the town and the conduct of any department, office, or agency of the town or any joint or independent commission, board, or authority of the town. For this purpose, the mayor and council may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence in the same manner as the Superior Court of Hall County. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a subpoena issued in the exercise of this power by the mayor and council may be held in contempt by a majority vote of all councilmembers and punished as provided for contempt of recorder's court. Appeal to the Superior Court of Hall County from a council contempt conviction shall be allowed as for any conviction in a recorder's court. CHAPTER 3 Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore Section 2-301. Mayor; powers and duties. Section 2-302. Mayor pro tempore; election; term; duties. Section 2-301 . Mayor; powers and duties. The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the town and shall have general supervision over its affairs. The mayor shall: (1) See that the laws and ordinances of the town are faithfully carried out and executed within the town;

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(2) Sign all deeds and contracts, except deeds made for property sold under execution at public sale which shall be signed by the clerk of the town; (3) Keep the councilmembers advised from time to time of the general condition of the town; (4) Recommend such measures as he or she may deem necessary or expedient for the welfare of the town; (5) Preside over the meetings of the council and call the council together at any time when the mayor deems necessary; (6) Vote on all matters when there is an equal division of the councilmembers; and (7) Perform such other duties as required by the council. Section 2-302 . Mayor pro tempore; election; term; duties. At the annual organizational meeting, the council shall appoint by a majority vote from among its members a mayor pro tempore who shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during the mayor's absence, disqualification, sickness, or disability but otherwise shall have all the same powers and duties as other councilmembers. In the event both the mayor and mayor pro tempore are unable for any cause to fulfill the duties of their office, the councilmembers other than the mayor, by majority vote, shall elect a successor mayor pro tempore to serve during the absence or disability of the mayor. CHAPTER 4 Organization and Procedure Section 2-401. Organizational meeting. Section 2-402. Rules; quorum; voting; journal of minutes. Section 2-403. Meetings; regular and special. Section 2-404. Introduction, consideration, and enactment of legislation. Section 2-405. Codes of technical regulations.

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Section 2-401 . Organizational meeting. (a) The mayor and councilmembers shall meet for organization and swearing-in ceremonies at the first organizational meeting in January following a general municipal election held in November of the preceding year. (b) At this meeting, the newly elected or reelected mayor and councilmembers shall each qualify to take office by taking the following oath of office: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will truly perform to the best of my abilities the duties of (mayor or councilmember, as the case may be) by adopting and enforcing such measures as in my judgment shall be best calculated to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Clermont and the common interest thereof. The oath of the mayor and council shall be administered by the town clerk or, in the clerk's absence, by any person authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia to administer oaths. The oaths shall be entered upon the minutes of the town. (c) At the organizational meeting, the newly reorganized mayor and council shall make any appointments and selections as may be required by this charter or by ordinance. (d) A special meeting may be called to install any member duly elected and unable to attend the organizational meeting or any member otherwise appointed by the mayor and council to fill a vacancy. Section 2-402 . Rules, quorum; voting; journal of minutes. (a) The mayor and council, by a motion approved by a majority vote of all members present, may adopt any rules of procedure and order of business or amendments thereto that are consistent with this charter and ordinances of the town. (b) A quorum for all mayor and council meetings shall consist of the mayor or mayor pro tempore and any three councilmembers, and no business shall be transacted by the mayor

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and council in absence of a quorum except to adjourn from time to time. (c) All actions of the mayor and council shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the councilmembers present unless otherwise required by this charter. The mayor shall be entitled to vote only in the case of a tie vote. (d) A journal of the minutes shall be maintained, and every official action of the mayor and council shall be recorded therein. The journal shall be a public record. Any councilmember may require the recording of years and nays of each member in the journal for any votes taken by the mayor and council. Section 2-403 . Meetings; regular and special. (a) The mayor and council shall fix the date and time of regular meetings of the mayor and council by ordinance, and there shall be at least one regular meeting each month. (b) Special meetings of the mayor and council may be held on call of the mayor or a majority of all councilmembers other than the mayor. Notice of a special meeting shall be served on all other members personally or by telephone personally or otherwise as fully as is reasonably possible in advance of the meeting. This notice to councilmembers shall not be required if all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. This notice of a special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting, and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in the councilmember's presence or with his or her prior knowledge. Except by majority vote of the councilmembers attending the special meeting, only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting; and no action at a special meeting shall be valid unless the requirements of this section are met. (c) All meetings of the council shall be public to the extent required by general state law, and notice to the public of a special meeting shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible prior to the meeting.

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Section 2-404 . Introduction, consideration, and enactment of legislation. (a) Every official act of the mayor and council which is to become law shall be by ordinance and shall begin with the words: The Mayor and Council of the Town of Clermont, Georgia, hereby ordains. All other acts of the mayor and council shall be by resolution or shall take such other form as prescribed by rules of the mayor and council. (b) Every proposed ordinance, either setting forth a new ordinance or amending or repealing an existing ordinance, shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain more than one subject which shall be clearly expressed in its title. (c) After any proposed ordinance as set forth in subsection (b) of this section has been read at a meeting of the town council, the title of each proposed new ordinance or the title of each existing ordinance proposed to be amended or repealed shall be published in the official newspaper of the Town of Clermont and shall not come up for passage until ten days after each publication. (d) Every ordinance or resolution adopted by the council shall be certified by the town clerk and presented to the mayor within two business days following its adoption for his or her signature. Section 2-405 . Codes of technical regulations. (a) The mayor and council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing the adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally. (b) Any requirements for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinances shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance. (c) A copy of each adopted code of technical regulations as well as the adopting ordinance shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk of council.

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(d) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk of council for distributing or for purchase by the public at a reasonable price. ARTICLE III Election and Removal Chapter 1. Conduct of elections. Chapter 2. Vacancies and removal from office. CHAPTER 1 Conduct of Elections Section 3-101. Applicability of general laws. Section 3-302. Regular elections; time for holding; manner of election; nonpartisan elections. Section 3-101 . Applicability of general laws. All municipal general elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with the `Georgia Municipal Election Code,' Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., as now or hereafter amended. Section 3-102 . Regular elections; time for holding; manner of election; nonpartisan election. (a) The municipal election to fill the office of officials whose terms expire at the end of the year shall be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in 1995 and on such day biennially thereafter. (b) The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected from the town at large. Elections shall be held biennially in every odd-numbered year. Successors to the mayor and the two councilmembers whose terms expire December 31, 1995, shall be elected in 1995, shall take office on January 1, 1996, and shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Successors to the three councilmembers whose terms expire December 31, 1997, shall be elected in 1997, shall take office January 1, 1998, and shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be elected in the year in which terms expire, shall take office on the first day of January following their election, and shall serve for

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terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. All municipal elections shall be nonpartisan and the names of the candidates shall be listed alphabetically upon the ballot without party label. CHAPTER 2 Vacancies and Removal from Office Section 3-201. Occurrence of vacancies. Section 3-202. Filling of vacancies. Section 3-203. Removal and forfeiture of office. Section 3-201 . Occurrence of vacancies. A vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember occurs when a duly elected person fails to qualify or when a person who has been duly elected and qualified either dies, resigns, becomes disabled, or forfeits the office as provided by this charter. Vacancies shall be filled as is provided by Section 3-202 of this charter. Section 3-202 . Filling of vacancies. In the event the office of the mayor or any councilmember shall become vacant by death, removal, disqualification, resignation, or other cause, the remaining members of the council shall fill the vacancy by appointment from among the citizens of said town eligible to hold such office under the provisions of this charter. Section 3-203 . Removal and forfeiture of office. (a) The mayor or any councilmember shall be subject to removal from office and the office forfeited for any one or more of the following causes: (1) Incompetence, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office; (2) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or a crime punishable as a felony; (3) Failure at any time to possess any of the qualifications of office as provided by this charter or by law; (4) Willful violation of any express prohibition of this charter;

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(5) Abandonment of office or neglect to perform the duties thereof; or (6) Failure for any other cause to perform the duties of office as required by this charter or by law. (b) Removal from office of an elected officer provided for in this section may be accomplished by one of the following methods: (1) By affirmative vote of three members of the mayor and council. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the mayor and council, such official shall be first entitled to a written notice specifying the grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than 30 days after the service of such written notice. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the mayor and council to the Superior Court of Hall County for a jury trial. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By information filed in the Superior Court of Hall County as provided by Code Section 9-6-64 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. ARTICLE IV Organization and Administration Chapter 1. General provisions. Chapter 2. Town officers. Chapter 3. Boards and commissions. Chapter 4. Municipal court. CHAPTER 1 General Provisions Section 4-101. Town offices, departments, and agencies. Section 4-102. Administrative organization. Section 4-103. Personnel administration.

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Section 4-101 . Town offices, departments, and agencies. Except as provided by this charter, the offices, departments, and agencies of the town shall be created and established by ordinance and the offices and departments shall be responsible for the performance of the functions and services enumerated in such an ordinance and as prescribed by administrative regulations of the mayor consistent with such ordinances. The operations and responsibilities of town departments and agencies may be distributed among any division or bureaus and shall consist of any officers and employees as may be provided by ordinance or administrative regulations consistent with such an ordinance. Section 4-102 . Administrative organization. The mayor and council may, by ordinance, organize, combine, consolidate, or discontinue any offices, departments, agencies, or divisions of the town government as it may from time to time deem desirable and consistent with this charter. Section 4-103 . Personnel administration. (a) The mayor and council may establish by ordinance a system of personnel administration for the town. The system shall cover all offices and positions as prescribed by ordinance. (b) The system of personnel administration may provide for classification of positions, the manner and method of publicizing vacancies, employing and appointing personnel, the qualifications of employees, employee evaluations and performance, salaries, hours of leave, job security, promotion, demotion, disciplinary procedures, transfer, layoff, removal, welfare of employees, retirement policy, payment of premiums of employee insurance benefits, grievance procedures, service awards, training leave, and any other measures that promote the hiring and retaining of capable, diligent, and honest career employees. CHAPTER 2 Town Officers Section 4-201. Town clerk; appointment; duties; compensation. Section 4-202. Town attorney; appointment; qualifications; duties; compensation.

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Section 4-201 . Town clerk; appointment; duties; compensation. (a) The mayor and council shall appoint a town clerk who shall hold office at their pleasure and until their successors are elected and qualified. (b) The town clerk shall be the clerk of the mayor and council; shall attend all meetings of the mayor and council and keep the minutes, books, and files of each; shall collect all fines, taxes, and other money due the town; shall attend to the issuance of all licenses and permits; shall sign and issue all executions and other writs and processes for the collection of taxes due the town; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the mayor and council. The duties required to be performed by the town clerk as provided in this section may be performed by a representative designated by the town clerk. (c) The compensation of the clerk of council shall be fixed by the mayor and council. Section 4-202 . Town attorney; appointment; qualifications; duties; compensation. (a) The mayor and council may appoint a town attorney who shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and council. (b) The town attorney shall be an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing. (c) The town attorney shall be legal counsel to the town and shall perform any other duties as may be provided by ordinance. (d) The compensation of the town attorney shall be fixed by the mayor and council. CHAPTER 3 Boards and Commissioners Section 4-301. Authority to create. Section 4-302. Composition; appointment; removal; bylaws. Section 4-301 . Authority to create. The mayor and council may, by ordinance, unless otherwise provided by law,

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create boards and commissions which may perform the duties prescribed, including, but not limited to, making studies, conducting research and investigations, holding hearings, preparing recommendations as to needed ordinances and resolutions, or for any other purposes authorized. Section 4-302 . Composition; appointment; removal; bylaws. (a) The mayor and council may provide by ordinance, unless otherwise provided by law, for the manner of appointment and composition of boards and commissions; their periods of existence; and for the compensation of their members and employees, in whole or in part. The mayor and council may provide by ordinance for reimbursement of the actual and necessary expenses incurred by the members of boards and commissions in the performance of their official duties. The mayor and council shall have the authority annually to appropriate money derived from taxation, contributions, or otherwise for and to boards and commissions to provide for their operation, either in whole or in part. (b) Any vacancy in the office of any member of a board or commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed for the original appointment. (c) Any member of a board or commission may be removed from office for cause by a majority vote of all of the councilmembers. (d) Each board and commission may establish bylaws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances, or applicable state laws as it deems appropriate and necessary for its internal organization, election of officers, and the conduct of its affairs, copies of which bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the town clerk and approved by the mayor and council prior to their becoming effective. CHAPTER 4 Municipal Court Section 4-401. Presiding officers. Section 4-402. Facilities and compensation. Section 4-403. Duty and authority of judges. Section 4-404. Term.

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Section 4-401 . Presiding officers. Pursuant to ordinance, as amended, and O.C.G.A. 36-32-2, as amended, the council may appoint all duly authorized magistrates of Hall County, and any judge substituting for said magistrates of Hall County under the Judicial Assistance Act, to serve as judge of the Municipal Court of Clermont, Georgia. Section 4-402 . Facilities and compensation. The facilities of the municipal court and the compensation of the magistrates that serve as judges shall be determined by contract between the board of commissioners of Hall County and the town council of Clermont. The mayor, at the direction of the council, is authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the town so long as the contract reflects the agreement of the governing authorities. Section 4-403 . Duty and authority of judges. The magistrates when acting as judges of the Municipal Court of Clermont shall have the duties and authority as provided for the judge of the Municipal Court of Clermont, formerly known as the mayor's court, in the town charter, as amended and as provided by duly passed ordinances of the Town of Clermont. Section 4-404 . Term. The magistrates shall serve as judges of the Municipal Court of Clermont at the will of the council of the Town of Clermont. The service of the magistrates as judges may conclude at any time upon a duly passed ordinance of the council of Clermont. ARTICLE V Finance and Fiscal Chapter 1. Taxation and other revenue. Chapter 2. Borrowing and indebtedness. Chapter 3. Fiscal control. Chapter 4. Purchasing, contracting, and disposition of property. CHAPTER 1 Taxation and Other Revenue Section 5-101. Ad valorem tax; grant of authority. Section 5-102. Occupation and business taxes.

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Section 5-103. Business licenses; permits; fees. Section 5-104. Excise taxes; wholesale and retail dealers. Section 5-105. Insurance premium taxes and licenses. Section 5-106. Service charges. Section 5-107. Franchise fees. Section 5-108. Special assessments. Section 5-109. Interpretation; other taxes. Section 5-110. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees. Section 5-101 . Ad valorem tax; grant of authority. For the purpose of raising revenue for the support and maintenance of the town government and for other corporate purposes, the mayor and council shall be authorized to assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the town that is subject to taxation for state and county purposes under the laws of this state and to provide for the manner and method in which such taxes shall be collected. Section 5-102 . Occupation and business taxes. The mayor and council shall have authority to levy and collect any occupation and business taxes that are not prohibited by the Constitution and general laws of Georgia. These taxes may be levied on any person, firm, partnership, company, or corporation which transacts business in the town or which practices or offers to practice any trade, business, calling, avocation, or profession within the corporate limits of the town. For such purpose, these taxes shall be levied and imposed by ordinance in accordance with Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., as now or hereafter amended. Payment of these taxes may be compelled as provided in Section 5-110 of this chapter. Section 5-103 . Business licenses; permits; fees. The mayor and council by ordinance, in accordance with state law, shall have the power and authority to require any individual, person, firm, partnership, company, or corporation which transacts business in the town or which practices or offers to practice any trade, business, calling, avocation, or profession therein to obtain a license or permit for these activities from the town and to pay a reasonable fee for the license or permit for the regulation of any activity not prohibited by general law. These fees may reflect the total cost to the town of regulating the activity

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and if unpaid shall be collected as provided in Section 5-110 of this chapter. The mayor and council by ordinance may establish reasonable requirements for obtaining or keeping licenses as the public health, safety, and welfare necessitate, including, but not limited to, denial or revocation for any violation of federal or state law or town ordinances. Section 5-104 . Excise taxes; wholesale and retail dealers. The mayor and council shall have the authority to impose, assess, levy, and collect an excise tax upon the sale, transfer, or dispensing of wine, distilled spirits, and malt beverages by wholesale and retail dealers within the town. Section 5-105 . Insurance premiums taxes and licenses. The town shall have the power and authority to impose and collect license fees and taxes on life insurance companies in the manner provided by Code Section 33-8-8 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, and on fire and casualty insurance companies as provided by law or ordinance. Section 5-106 . Service changes. The mayor and council by ordinance shall have the authority to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for water, sewer, sanitary and health services or any other services rendered inside and outside the corporate limits of the town. If unpaid, these charges or fees shall be collected as provided in Section 5-110 of this chapter. Section 5-107 . Franchise fees. The mayor and council by ordinance shall have the authority to enter into contracts, grant easements, franchises, and rights of way, to public or private corporations, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, partnerships, persons, and agencies for the purposes of sale, transmission, delivery, and distribution of water, gas, electricity, telephone service, and other public utilities, over, in, under, and on the public streets, lanes, alleys, sidewalks, parks, and other properties of the Town of Clermont both inside and outside its corporate limits for a period of months or years. Section 5-108 . Special assessments. The mayor and council by ordinance shall have the authority to assess and collect the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters,

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sewers, drainage structures, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners under any terms and conditions as are reasonable. If unpaid, these charges shall be collected as provided in Section 5-110 of this chapter. Section 5-109 . Interpretation; other taxes. The mayor and council shall be empowered to levy any other tax now or hereafter authorized by state law; and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this chapter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of the town to govern its local affairs. Section 5-110 . Collection of delinquent taxes and fees. The mayor and council by ordinance may provide for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the town pursuant to the authority granted by this charter or by the Constitution and general laws of Georgia or by any other authority not precluded by the Constitution and general laws of Georgia. This authority shall include providing for the dates when the taxes, fees, or other revenues are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes, fees, and other revenues personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes, fees, or other revenues imposed; revoking town licenses for failure to pay any town taxes, fees, or other revenues; allowing expectation for hardship; providing for the assignment or transfer of executions and collection of transferred executions; and providing for the billing and collecting of principal, interest, and costs of delinquent executions as an addition to and a part of the annual ad valorem tax bill. CHAPTER 2 Fiscal Control Section 5-201. Fiscal year; municipal budget preparation and submission; contents. Section 5-202. Public hearing; adoption of budget; effective date. Section 5-203. Municipal appropriations; resolution required. Section 5-204. Supplementary appropriations. Section 5-205. Deficits.

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Section 5-201 . Fiscal year; municipal budget preparation and submission; contents. (a) The budget year of the town shall begin July 1 and run through June 30 of the following year. (b) The town clerk shall prepare the proposed annual budget including estimates of expected revenues and expenditures. The proposed budget shall also contain an estimate of all capital projects which are either pending or are projects anticipated to be undertaken (1) within the current budget year; and (2) within the next five succeeding years. (c) At least 45 days prior to the beginning of each budget year, the town clerk shall submit the proposed budget to the town council. The budget as submitted shall contain the following: (1) Budget message. The town clerk shall explain the budget in a budget message. Such message shall contain an outline of the proposed financial policies of the town for the budget year. It shall also set forth the reasons for proposed changes from the previous years' cost and revenue items, if any. (2) Capital improvements. As a part of the budget message, the town clerk shall include a statement of pending capital projects and proposed new capital projects and shall relate these projects to the various means of financing proposed within the budget. (3) Capital program. The town clerk shall include in the budget message, or attached thereto, a capital program of proposed capital projects for the five fiscal years next succeeding the budget year, together with comments thereon and estimates of costs. (4) Supporting schedules. Attached to the budget message shall be such supporting schedules, exhibits, and other explanatory materials, in respect to both current operations and capital improvements, as the town clerk shall believe useful to the town council.

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(d) The budget as proposed by the town clerk shall be a balanced budget so that the sum of estimated net revenues and appropriated fund balances is equal to appropriations. (e) At the head of the budget there shall appear a summary of the budget which need not be itemized further than by principal source of anticipated revenue and by principal kinds of expenditures. Such information shall be presented in a manner as will provide the taxpayers a simple and clear summary of the detailed estimates of the budget. Section 5-202 . Public hearing; adoption of budget; effective date. (a) Before taking final action on the budget, the town council shall hold a public hearing on the budget, public notice of which shall be published not less than ten days prior to such hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the town. At such hearing, all interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard whether for or against the estimates or any item thereof. (b) After such public hearing, the town council may make such adjustments in the budget as shall seem appropriate, but where the town council shall increase the total proposed expenditures, it shall also provide for increase in the total anticipated revenue to at least equal such total proposed expenditures. (c) The budget shall be adopted by the favorable votes of at least a majority of all members of the town council. (d) The budget shall be finally adopted not later than the first day of the budget year. Should the town council take no final action on or prior to such day, the budget as submitted by the town clerk shall be deemed to have been finally adopted by the town council. (e) Upon final adoption, the budget shall be in effect for the budget year. A copy of the budget as finally adopted shall be certified by the mayor and town clerk and filed in the town clerk's office. The budget so certified shall be published or reproduced and sufficient copies thereof shall be made available for the use of interested citizens.

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Section 5-203 . Municipal appropriations; resolution required. (a) The mayor and council shall annually appropriate by resolution the funds necessary to operate all the various agencies and departments and to meet the expenses of the town for the next fiscal year as provided in the municipal budget. (b) The mayor and council shall not appropriate funds for any given fiscal year which, in aggregate, exceed a sum equal to the amount of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in the town treasury at the beginning of the fiscal year, together with an amount not greater than the total municipal receipts from existing revenue sources anticipated to be collected in the fiscal year, less refunds, as estimated in the budget report and amendments thereto. (c) All appropriated funds, except for the mandatory appropriations required by law and those required to meet contractual obligations or the continued appropriation and authorization of state or federal grants, remaining unexpended and not contractually obligated at the expiration of the municipal appropriations resolution shall lapse. Section 5-204 . Supplementary appropriations. (a) In addition to the appropriations made by the municipal appropriations resolution and amendments thereto, the mayor and council may make additional appropriations which shall be known as supplementary appropriations resolutions, provided no supplementary appropriation shall be made unless there is an unappropriated surplus in the town treasury or the revenue necessary to pay the appropriation has been collected into the general fund of the town treasury. (b) In no event shall a supplementary appropriations resolution continue in force and effect beyond the expiration of the municipal appropriations resolution in effect when the supplementary appropriations resolution was adopted and approved. Section 5-205 . Deficits. If at any time during the year expenditures exceed revenues and a deficit is created, it shall be the duty of the mayor and council, before appropriating any

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other sum for any other purpose, to appropriate a sufficient sum to discharge immediately any such deficit which has occurred. CHAPTER 3 Purchasing, Contracting, and Disposition of Property Section 5-301. Contracting procedures. Section 5-302. Purchasing procedures. Section 5-301 . Contracting procedures. The mayor and council shall prescribe by ordinance the procedures to be followed in the making of contracts which shall bind the town. All contracts shall be approved as to form by the town attorney if an attorney has been retained. The mayor shall sign and authorize all contracts. The town clerk shall authenticate all contracts. The original of all contracts shall be maintained on file in the office of the town clerk. Section 5-302 . Purchasing procedures. The mayor and council shall prescribe by ordinance the procedures for all purchases of real and personal property by the town. Competitive bidding shall be required for purchases and contracts and awards shall be made to the lowest or best bidder, provided the mayor and council by ordinance may authorize the purchase of goods, materials, supplies, equipment, and services without the receipt of formal sealed bids where the price does not exceed a specified dollar amount. Prior to the making of purchases and contracts, the availability of adequate funds shall be certified as provided by ordinance. ARTICLE VI General Provisions Section 6-101. Terms of present officers. Section 6-102. Ordinances and regulations. Section 6-103. Contracts and obligations; proceedings. Section 6-104. Section captions; rules of construction. Section 6-105. Severability. Section 6-106. Specific repealer. Section 6-107. Effective date. Section 6-108. Standard repealer.

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Section 6-101 . Terms of present officers and employees. All present elected officers of the town shall hold their offices until the expiration of their present terms and until their successors are elected and qualified, except as provided in this charter. All appointed officers and employees of the town immediately prior to the adoption of this charter shall continue in their positions until the end of their terms of office or, if no term is provided, then as otherwise provided by this charter or ordinance. Section 6-102 . Ordinances and regulations. Existing ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations of the town and its agencies now lawfully in effect and not inconsistent with the provisions of this charter shall remain effective until they have been repealed, modified, or amended. Section 6-103 . Contracts and obligations; proceedings. (a) All contracts, orders, leases, bonds, and other obligations or instruments entered into by the town or for its benefit prior to the effective date of this charter shall continue in effect according to the terms thereof as obligations and rights of the town. (b) No action or proceeding of any nature, whether civil or criminal, judicial or administrative, or otherwise, pending at the effective date of this charter by or against the town or its departments and agencies shall be abated or otherwise affected by the adoption of this charter. (c) The existing agency and departmental organization of the town shall continue in effect upon the effective date of this charter until such organization is changed or reorganized as provided by ordinance of the mayor and council and administrative regulations consistent therewith. Section 6-104 . Section captions; rules of construction. (a) The captions of the several sections of this charter are informative only and are not to be construed as a part thereof. (b) The word shall in this charter is intended to be mandatory and the word may is to be permissive.

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(c) In the construction of this charter, the following rules shall be observed unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the adopting body: (1) Town: The words the town or this town shall mean the Town of Clermont, Georgia. (2) County: The words the county or this county shall mean the County of Hall, Georgia. (3) Gender: A word importing the masculine gender only shall extend and be applied to females and to firms, partnerships, and corporations as well as to males. (4) Governing body or governing authority: The words governing body or governing authority shall mean the mayor and council of the Town of Clermont, Georgia. (5) Number: Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural includes the singular number. (6) Or, and: or may be read and and and may be read or if the sense requires it. (7) Other officials or officers, etc.: Whenever reference is made to officials, boards, commissions, departments, etc., by title only, i.e., mayor, town council, clerk of council, they shall be deemed to refer to officials of the Town of Clermont, Georgia. (8) Council or town council: The words council or town council shall mean or refer to councilmembers of the governing authority, excluding the mayor. (9) Person: The word person shall extend and be applied to firms, partnerships, associations, organizations, and bodies politic and corporate, or any combination thereof, as well as to individuals. (10) State: The words the state or this state shall be construed to mean the State of Georgia.

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Section 6-105 . Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain in full force and effect as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 6-106 . Effective date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 6-107 . Specific repealer. An Act incorporating the Town of Clermont, approved August 11, 1913, is repealed in its entirety. Section 6-108 . Standard repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION NOTICE IS given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a new charter for the town of Clermont; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. THIS 23RD day of FEBRUARY, 1994. HONORABLE DAVID J. HUGHES Representative, 19th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, David Hughes, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 19th

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District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Times, which is the official organ of Hall County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ David Hughes Representative, 19th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. CITY OF JASPERCORPORATE LIMITS. No. 1075 (House Bill No. 1908). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Japser in the County of Pickens, approved March 2, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3534), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4934), so as to change the corporate boundaries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of Jasper in the County of Pickens, approved March 2, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3534), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4934), is amended by adding a new subsection (e) to Section 1.11 to read as follows:

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(e) In addition to any other property within the corporate limits of the City of Jasper, those corporate limits shall include the following described property being more particularly described as follows: TRACT NO. 1: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Original Land Lot Nos. 1, 37, 38 and 18 of the 4th and 13th Districts, 2nd Section, Pickens County, Georgia being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point at the existing City of Jasper city limits on the Eastern right-of-way of Old State Route No. 5 and State Route No. 53, thence along the Eastern right-of-way which forms the arc of a curve to the right (which radius has a distance of 1959.680 feet) a distance of approximately 250.054 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way South 41 Degrees 48 Minutes 00 Seconds East a distance of 3,329.10 feet to a point; thence South 38 Degrees 21 Minutes 09 Seconds East a distance of 83.15 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way South 46 Degrees 24 Minutes 38 Seconds East a distance of 62.20 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way South 41 Degrees 48 Minutes 00 Seconds East a distance of 692.79 feet to a point; thence South 48 Degrees 12 Minutes 00 Seconds West a distance of 100 feet to a point located on the Western right-of-way of Old State Route No. 5 and State Route No. 53; thence along the Western right-of-way North 41 Degrees 48 Minutes 00 Seconds West a distance of 822.79 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way South 48 Degrees 12 Minutes 00 Seconds West a distance of 10.00 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way North 41 Degrees 48 Minutes 00 Seconds West a distance of 40.0 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way North 48 Degrees 12 Minutes 00 Seconds East a distance of 10.00 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way North 41 Degrees 48 Minutes 00 Seconds West a distance of

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1,375.00 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way South 48 Degrees 12 Minutes 00 Seconds West a distance of 10.0 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way North 41 Degrees 48 Minutes 00 Seconds West a distance of 185.00 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way North 48 Degrees 12 Minutes 00 Seconds East a distance of 10.0 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way North 41 Degrees 48 Minutes 00 Seconds West a distance of 1,744.10 feet to a point; thence along said right-of way line which forms an arc of a curve to the left (which has a radius of 1859.001 feet) a distance of 237.294 feet to a point; thence North 40 Degrees 53 Minutes 21 Seconds East a distance of 100 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said tract of land containing approximately 10.169 acres. Reference is hereby made to that certain plat of survey entitled, `Annexation Plat for the City of Jasper, State Route No. 53 (Old Highway No. 5 Canton Road),' by James C. Boling and Associates, Inc., R.L.S. No. 2531, dated February 11, 1994, recorded in Plat Book W, page 78, Pickens County, Georgia Records, and by said reference said plat of survey is incorporated herein and made a part hereof. TRACT NO. 2: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Original Land Lot Nos. 2 and 3 of the 4th District and 2nd Section of Pickens County, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point at the existing City of Jasper city limits on the Eastern right-of-way of Cove Road (being a one hundred 100' foot right-of-way); thence along the Northern right-of-way South 53 Degrees 41 Minutes 40 Seconds East a distance of 17.96 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way North 79 Degrees 44 Minutes 31 Seconds East a distance of 33.15 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way South 5 Degrees 52 Minutes 15 Seconds East a distance

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of 32.48 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way South 53 Degrees 41 Minutes 40 Seconds East a distance of 18.47 feet to a point; thence along the Northern right-of-way which forms an arc of a curve to the left (which arc has a radius of 565.001 feet) a distance of approximately 317.632 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way South 85 Degrees 51 minutes 43 Seconds East a distance of 294.96 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way which forms the arc of a curve to the right (which arc has a radius of 553.00 feet) a distance of 336.058 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way South 51 Degrees 03 Minutes 27 Seconds East a distance of 275.63 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way which forms an arc of a curve to the left (which arc has a radius of 500.00 feet) a distance of 442.897 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way North 78 Degrees 13 Minutes 36 Seconds East a distance of 238.64 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way which forms an arc of a curve to the right (which arc has a radius of 1131.00 feet) a distance of 626.284 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way South 70 Degrees 02 Minutes 46 Seconds East a distance of 58.13 feet to a point; thence South 19 Degrees 57 Minutes 14 Seconds West a distance of 100 feet to a point located on the Southwestern right-of-way of Cove Road; thence along the right-of-way of Cove Road North 70 Degrees 02 Minutes 46 Seconds West a distance of 24.75 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way South 68 Degrees 08 Minutes 01 Seconds West a distance of 30.97 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way North 4 Degrees 51 Minutes 19 Seconds West a distance of 22.75 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way which forms an arc of a curve to the left (which has a radius of 1031.00 feet) a distance of 571.655 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way South 78 Degrees 13 Minutes 36 Seconds West a distance of 238.64 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way (which forms an arc of a curve to the right (which arc has a radius of 600.00 feet) a distance of 531.413 feet to a point; thence along said

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right-of-way North 51 Degrees 03 Minutes 27 Seconds West a distance of 275.63 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way which forms an arc of a curve to the left (which arc has a radius of 453.00 feet) a distance of 275.314 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way North 85 Degrees 51 Minutes 43 Seconds West a distance of 294.96 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way which forms an arc of a curve to the right (which arc has a radius of 665.001 feet) a distance of 373.774 feet to a point; thence along said right-of-way North 53 Degrees 41 Minutes 40 Seconds West a distance of 66.53 feet to a point at the existing city limits of the City of Jasper; thence North 28 Degrees 03 Minutes 17 Seconds East a distance of 101.05 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said tract of land containing 6.169 acres. Reference is hereby made to that certain plat of survey entitled, `Annexation Plat for the City of Jasper, Cove Road,' by James C. Boling and Associates, Inc., R.L.S.No.2531, dated February 11, 1994, recorded in Plat Book W, page 79, Pickens County, Georgia Records, and by said reference said plat of survey is incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JASPER Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced in the regular 1994 City Council meeting for the City of Jasper a bill to amend the charter of the city of Jasper to extend the boundaries. This the 28th day of January 1994. GARLAND PINHOLSTER State Representative GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Garland Pinholster, who on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 15th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Pickens County Progress, which is the official organ of Pickens County, on the following date: February 17, 1994. /s/ GARLAND PINHOLSTER Representative, 15th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997. (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. LIBERTY COUNTYSTATE COURT; JUDGE; SOLICITOR; COMPENSATION. No. 1076 (House Bill No. 1895). AN ACT To amend an Act establishing the State Court of Liberty County (formerly the City Court of Hinesville), approved August 9, 1916 (Ga. L. 1916, p. 232), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3899), so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of the said court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . An Act establishing the State Court of Liberty County (formerly the City Court of Hinesville), approved August 9, 1916 (Ga. L. 1916, p. 232), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3899), is amended by striking Section 4A and inserting in its place a new Section 4A to read as follows: Section 4A. The judge of the State Court of Liberty County shall receive a salary of $24,000.00 per annum, and the same shall be paid monthly out of the public funds of Liberty County and out of any fund set aside for paying current expenses of said county. The judge of said court shall receive no other compensation for said judge's service. The judge shall not be permitted to practice law in said court but may practice in other courts. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5A and inserting in its place a new Section 5A to read as follows: Section 5A. The solicitor of the State Court of Liberty County shall be compensated in the amount of $24,000.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Liberty County. Such compensation shall be in lieu of all fees which the solicitor has heretofore received except those provided in Section 6. The solicitor shall not be allowed any additional reimbursement for secretarial help. In the absence or disqualification of the solicitor, the judge of the city court shall appoint a solicitor pro tem, who shall be paid the amount on a pro rata basis which the solicitor would have received had said solicitor been serving. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Liberty County

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(formerly the City Court of Hinesville), approved August 9, 1916 (Ga. L. 1916, p. 232), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3899); and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. Representative, James M. Floyd 172nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, James M. Floyd, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 172nd District, and that Legislation was published in The Coastal Courier, which is the official organ of Liberty County, on the following date: February 18, 1994. /s/ James M. Floyd Representative, 172nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. JOINT LIBERTY COUNTY, CITY OF GUM BRANCH, CITY OF MIDWAY, CITY OF RICEBORO, AND CITY OF WALTHOURVILLE FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AUTHORITYCREATION. No. 1077 (House Bill No. 1894). AN ACT To create the Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire

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Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; to provide for a definition; to provide for the purpose and powers of the authority; to provide for appointment, eligibility, and terms of the members of the authority; to provide for organization, quorum, and meetings of the authority; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for accountability and for financial and other records and for audits; to limit the powers of the authority; to provide for judicial jurisdiction; to provide that the powers of the authority are supplemental and provide for liberal construction; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . As used in this Act, the term project means a capital outlay project or projects as defined and authorized under subparagraph (a)(1)(C) of Code Section 48-8-111 of the O.C.G.A. consisting of fire protection facilities and equipment. Section 2 . (a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, and, by that name, style, and title, such body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. The authority shall have perpetual existence. (b) The authority shall consist of 11 members, who shall be appointed as follows: (1) The governing authority of Liberty County shall appoint seven members; (2) The governing authority of the City of Gum Branch shall appoint one member; (3) The governing authority of the City of Midway shall appoint one member;

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(4) The governing authority of the City of Riceboro shall appoint one member; and (5) The governing authority of the City of Walthourville shall appoint one member. (c) No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the authority unless that person: (1) Is a resident of Liberty County at the time of appointment; (2) Continues to reside within Liberty County during that person's term of office; and (3) Is a registered and qualified elector of Liberty County. (d) Members of the authority shall be appointed by a majority vote of the members of the governing authority authorized to make such appointment. (e) The initial members of the authority shall be appointed as soon as practicable after July 1, 1994, and serve for a term of office of one year and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. (f) Successors to initial members of the authority whose terms of office expire in 1995 and all future successors to members of the authority whose terms of office are to expire shall be appointed immediately preceding the expiration of such terms and shall serve for terms of office of one year each and until the appointment and qualification of their respective successors. (g) There shall be no limit to the number of terms of office to which a person may be appointed to serve as a member of the authority. (h) In the event a vacancy occurs for any reason, such vacancy shall be filled by the applicable appointing authority. Any person appointed to fill such vacancy shall serve for the

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remainder of the unexpired term of office and until the appointment and qualification of such person's successor. (i) The members of the authority shall receive no salary for their services. (j) The authority shall have full power to organize, adopt rules for its government, and generally to direct the affairs of the authority. No vacancy on the authority shall impair the power of the authority to exercise all of the rights and powers of and perform all of the duties and obligations of the authority. (k) The chairperson of the authority shall be a member elected annually by the membership of the authority. Such person shall serve as chairperson during that person's term of office. (l) A majority of the members in office shall constitute a quorum. The authority shall have perpetual existence; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Act shall preclude the General Assembly of Georgia from amending this Act. Section 3 . The members of the authority shall be accountable in all respects as trustees, and the authority shall keep suitable books and records of all its obligations, contracts, transactions, undertakings, income, receipts of every nature, and expenditures of every kind. The financial books and records of the authority shall be audited annually by the same auditor employed to audit the books and records of the Liberty County government. Said audit shall be paid for by the authority, and copies shall be furnished to the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County. Said audit shall be a public record. Section 4 . (a) The purpose of the authority shall be for the acquiring, constructing, equipping, or any combination thereof, in accordance with subparagraph (a)(1)(C) of Code Section 48-8-111 of the O.C.G.A., of a capital outlay project or projects consisting of fire protection facilities and equipment for the use and benefit of the citizens of Liberty County, the City of Gum Branch, the City of Midway, the City of Riceboro, and the City of Walthourville. The proceeds collected pursuant to the

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levy of the special county 1 percent sales and use tax pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A. shall only be expended for such capital outlay project purposes and shall not be expended for maintenance and operation purposes. Without limiting the generality of any provisions of this Act, the further purpose of the authority is declared to be that of acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, and operating adequate fire protection services, facilities, and equipment; making such facilities and the services thereof available to public and private consumers and users located in Liberty County and its environs, including municipalities inside the county; extending and improving such facilities; acquiring the necessary property therefor, both real and personal, with the right to contract for the use of or to lease or sell any or all of such facilities, including real property, to any persons, firms, or corporations, whether public or private, if in the sole judgment of the authority such use, lease, or sale supports the general purposes of the authority; and, doing all things deemed by the authority necessary, convenient, and desirable for and incident to the efficient and proper development and operation of such type of undertakings. (b) The authority shall have the power to: (1) Adopt and alter a corporate seal; (2) Make contracts and execute all instruments necessary or convenient in connection with its purposes; and (3) Adopt, alter, or repeal its own bylaws, rules, and regulations governing the manner in which its business may be transacted and in which the power granted to it may be enjoyed, as the authority may deem necessary or expedient in facilitating its business. Section 5 . The authority shall not have the power of eminent domain. The authority shall not have the power to issue revenue bonds or certificates of participation. The authority shall not have the power to incur any indebtedness in or for the purpose of the acquisition of real or personal property.

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Section 6 . Any action brought against the authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of Liberty County and such court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of such action. Section 7 . The provisions of this Act shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized by this Act and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws, and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing. Section 8 . This Act, being for the welfare of Liberty County and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this Act. Section 9 . This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994. Section 10 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create the Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; to provide for a definition; to provide for the purpose and powers of the authority; to provide for appointment, eligibility, and terms of the members of the authority; to provide for organization, guorum, and meetings of the authority; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for accountability and for financial and other records and for audits; to limit the powers of the authority; to provide for judicial jurisdiction; to provide that the powers of the authority are supplemental and provide for liberal construction; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. Representative, James M. Floyd 172nd District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, and says that he is Representative from the 172nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Coastal Courier, which is the official organ of Liberty County, on the following date: February 18, 1994. /s/ James M. Floyd Representative, 172nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. CITY OF MACONCORPORATE LIMITS. No. 1078 (House Bill No. 1898). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Macon, Georgia, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3776), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of Macon, Georgia, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3776), as amended, is amended by adding at the end of Section 1-105 the following:

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In addition to the present territory included within the corporate limits, the City of Macon shall also include the following described tract or parcel of real property: All that tract of land lying southeasterly of and adjoining the current Macon City Limits line and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the center line of the Ocmulgee River at the point of intersection of said centerline and an extension of the eastern right-of-way line of Seventh Street, thence travel in a northeasterly direction along an extension of the eastern right-of-way line of Seventh Street to a point lying on the northeastern right-of-way line of Interstate 16; thence angle right and travel in a southeasterly direction along the northeastern right-of-way line of Interstate 16 to a point marking the intersection of said northeastern right-of-way line and the centerline of Walnut Creek; thence angle left and travel in a northerly direction along the centerline of Walnut Creek to a point lying perpendicular to, and 600 feet from the northeastern right-of-way line of Interstate 16; thence angle right and travel in a southeasterly direction along a line parallel to, and 600 feet from, the northeastern right-of-way line of Interstate 16 to a point marking the intersection of said line and the northwestern right-of-way line of Lamar Mounds Road; thence angle right and travel in a southwesterly direction along the northwestern right-of-way line of Lamar Mounds Road and an extension thereof to the centerline of the Ocmulgee River; thence angle left and travel in a mostly southerly and southeasterly direction along the centerline of the Ocmulgee River to a point marking the intersection of

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the centerline of the Ocmulgee River and the line dividing Landlots 130 and 131, Macon Reserve West; thence angle right and travel in a westerly direction along the north line of Landlots 131, 132, 133, 134 and 135 to the point marking the corner of Landlots 135, 136, 125 and 126; thence in a mostly northerly, northwesterly and northeasterly direction along the current Macon City Limit line to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. GEORGIA, BIBB COUNTY NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Macon, approved March 29, 1977, (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3776), as amended, so as to annex certain property into the city limits, and for other purposes. Robert A. B. Reichert Representative 126th District Trust Company Bank Building Suite 404 Macon, Georgia 31298-0399 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Robert A. B. Reichert, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 126th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the

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Macon Telegraph and News, which is the official organ of Bibb County, on the following date: February 19, 1994. /s/ Robert A. B. Reichert Representative, 126th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. EAST POINT BUILDING AUTHORITYMEMBERSHIP; APPOINTMENTS. No. 1079 (House Bill No. 1796). AN ACT To amend an Act to create and establish the East Point Building Authority, approved March 18, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4302), as amended, so as to change the composition and appointment of membership on the authority; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to create and establish the East Point Building Authority, approved March 18, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4302), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 2. (a) Membership. The authority shall consist of nine members, one of whom shall be the Mayor of the City of East Point, Georgia, or a designated nominee.

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(b) Qualifications. All persons who have resided within the limits of the City of East Point for at least six months shall be eligible for nomination and appointment to membership on the authority. (c) Composition and appointment. The remaining eight positions for membership on the authority shall be filled by members of the city council with each member of the city council being entitled to appoint in open meeting one person to the authority. Upon the enactment of this Act, the existing members shall continue to serve for the terms for which they were appointed; provided, however, that the initial two new appointments shall be appointed for terms to expire December 31, 1995. Thereafter, upon completion of a term of appointment, each successor shall be appointed for a four-year term and until their successors have been selected and appointed. Any member of the authority may be selected and appointed to succeed himself or herself. All appointments shall be for a term commencing on January 1 and ending December 31. The members of the authority shall enter upon their duties immediately after such appointment. The authority shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson and one to serve as vice chairperson who shall be elected for a term of one year or until a successor to each is elected and qualified and annually thereafter the authority shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson in the same manner for a one-year term. The authority shall also select a secretary-treasurer which secretary-treasurer need not necessarily be a member of the authority and, if not a member, he or she shall have no voting rights and said secretary-treasurer shall be selected to serve at the pleasure of the authority. No member of the authority shall hold more than one office except that of secretary-treasurer. Five members of the authority shall constitute a quorum. A majority of the members shall be empowered to exercise the rights and perform all the duties of the authority and no vacancies on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to act. In the event of a vacancy on the authority through death, resignation, or otherwise, the same shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member ceasing to be a member of such authority for any reason by the mayor or that member of council who was entitled to originally make such appointment.

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The authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government. It shall have perpetual existence. In the event that the number of members of the authority, the qualifications of the membership, or the manner in which the members of the authority shall be selected shall ever be the subject of change, the same may be accomplished by an Act of the General Assembly of Georgia. (d) Compensation. Each member of the authority shall be compensated by the city at the rate of $50.00 per month; provided, however, that the member must attend at least one meeting per month to receive such compensation. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor. The provisions of Section 1 of this Act shall in no manner affect existing contracts and obligations. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that the City of East Point, Georgia, intends to apply for the passage of local legislation in the 1994 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, which convenes in January, 1994. The title of the Bill to be introduced shall be as follows: An Act to amend an Act establishing the East Point Building Authority, established by that certain resolution of the City of East Point, Georgia for that Act approved March 18, 1983, (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4302); and further amended by that Act approved April 6, 1992, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5430); and for other purposes. This 4th day of February, 1994. By: Frank E. Coggin, as Attorney for the City of East Point, Georgia

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GEORGIA FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dick Lane, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 55th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: February 8, 1994. /s/ Dick Lane Representative, 55th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. FULTON COUNTYFULTON COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION; COMPLAINTS. No. 1081 (House Bill No. 1485). AN ACT To amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws pertaining to the Fulton County Personnel Board and the Fulton County Merit System of Personnel Administration, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4896), as amended, so as to regulate the receipt and investigation of complaints or information from county employees concerning fraud, waste, and abuse in or relating to any county programs or operations; to provide for definitions; to provide for confidentiality; to prohibit retaliatory action; to provide a remedy for retaliatory action; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws pertaining to the Fulton County Personnel Board and the Fulton County Merit System of Personnel Administration, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4896), as amended, is amended by inserting a new section, to be designated Section 15, to read as follows: Section 15. (a) As used in this section, the term: (1) `County employee' means classified and unclassified employees of Fulton County, and individuals who perform services for Fulton County on a contract or fee basis, but does not include elected officials. (2) `County employer' means any department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the county which employs or appoints any county employee, except the chairperson and members of the county board of commissioners and the courts of the county. (b) A county employer may receive and investigate complaints or information from any county employee concerning the possible existence of any activity constituting fraud, waste, and abuse in or relating to any county programs and operations under the jurisdiction of such county employer. (c) Notwithstanding any other local law or ordinance to the contrary, such county employer shall not, after receipt of a complaint or information from a county employee, disclose the identity of the county employee without the written consent of such county employee, unless the county employer determines such disclosure is necessary and unavoidable during the course of the investigation. In such event, the county employee shall be notified in writing at least seven days prior to such disclosure.

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(d) No action against any county employee shall be taken or threatened by any county employer who has authority to take, direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action as a reprisal for making a complaint or disclosing information to the county employer unless the complaint was made or the information was disclosed with the knowledge that it was false or with willful disregard for its truth or falsity. (e) Any action taken in violation of subsection (d) of this section shall give the county employee a right to have such action set aside by the personnel board after a hearing. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the Regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws pertaining to the Fulton County Personnel Board and the Fulton County Merit System of Personnel Administration, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4896), as amended so as to regulate the receipt and investigation of complaints or information from county employees concerning fraud, waste, and abuse in or relating to any county programs or operations; to provide for definitions; to provide for confidentiality; to prohibit retaliatory action; to provide a remedy for retaliatory action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 14th day of January, 1994. Honorable Bob Irvin Representative, 45th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Robert A. Irvin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 45th

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District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: January 19, 1994. /s/ Robert A. Irvin Representative, 45th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. CITY OF LULANEW CHARTER. No. 1082 (House Bill No. 1109). AN ACT To provide a new charter for the City of Lula; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers relative to the office of mayor; to provide for administrative responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk, a city treasurer, and other personnel; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for purchases; to provide for the sale of

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property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for eminent domain; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS Section 1.10 . Incorporation. The City of Lula in Hall County is reincorporated by the enactment of this charter and is constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name of the City of Lula. References in this charter to the city or this city refer to the City of Lula. The city shall have perpetual existence. Section 1.11 . Corporate boundaries. The boundaries of this city shall be those existing on the effective date of the adoption of this charter with such alterations as may be made from time to time by local law or in the manner provided by general state law. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or any combination thereof, to be retained permanently in the office of the city clerk of the city and to be designated, as the case may be: Official Map or Description of the Corporate Limits of the City of Lula, Georgia. Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the mayor shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as the original map or description. Section 1.12 . Municipal powers. (a) This city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the present or future Constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter. This city shall have all the powers of self-government not otherwise prohibited by this charter or by general law. (b) The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention

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particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of this city. Said powers shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Air and water pollution. To regulate the emission of smoke or other exhaust which pollutes the air and to prevent the pollution of natural streams which flow within the corporate limits of the city; (2) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this paragraph; (3) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of this city; (4) Building regulations. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures not inconsistent with general law; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades except as otherwise prohibited by general law; (5) Business regulation and taxation. To levy and to provide for the collection of license fees and taxes on privileges, occupations, trades, and professions; to license and regulate the same; to provide for the manner and method of payment of such licenses and taxes; and to revoke such licenses after due process for the failure to pay any city taxes or fees;

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(6) Condemnation. To condemn property inside or outside the corporate limits of the city for present or future use and for any corporate purpose deemed necessary by the governing authority, utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (7) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governments and entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (8) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists inside or outside the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (9) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations, not inconsistent with general law relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (10) Garbage fees. To levy, fix, assess, and collect a garbage, refuse, and trash collection and disposal and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business within the city and benefiting from such services; to enforce the payment of such charges, taxes, or fees; and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges; (11) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to the health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards;

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(12) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to the powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (13) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation within the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (14) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and squares in the city; to provide for the commitment of such persons to any jail; or to provide for the commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (15) Motor vehicles. To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and exercise control over all traffic, including parking, upon or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city; (16) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (17) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (18) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city;

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(19) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (20) Municipal utilities. To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including, but not limited to, a system of waterworks, sewers, and drains, sewage disposal, gas works, electric plants, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; and to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties therefor; and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; and to authorize the extension of water, sewerage, and electrical distribution systems, and all necessary appurtenances by which said utilities are distributed, inside and outside the corporate limits of the city; and to provide utility services to persons, firms, and corporations inside and outside the corporate limits of the city as provided by ordinance; (21) Nuisances. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (22) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (23) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (24) Police and fire protection. To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed police officers and to establish, operate, or contract for a police and a fire-fighting agency; (25) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure

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which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (26) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of public ways, parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, markets and market houses, public buildings, libraries, public housing, airports, hospitals, terminals, docks, parking facilities, or charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; to provide any other public improvements inside or outside the corporate limits of the city; to regulate the use of public improvements; and, for such purposes, property may be acquired by condemnation under Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (27) Public peace. To provide for the prevention and punishment of drunkenness, riots, and public disturbances; (28) Public transportation. To organize and operate or contract for such public transportation systems as are deemed beneficial; (29) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for public utilities and public services and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and the standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Public Service Commission; (30) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, inside or abutting the corporate limits of the city and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances;

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(31) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (32) Roadways. To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish or change the grade of, abandon or close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with shade trees, or otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light the roads, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; and to negotiate and execute leases over, through, under, or across any city property or the right of way of any street, road, alley, and walkway or portion thereof within the corporate limits of the city for bridges, passageways, or any other purpose or use between buildings on opposite sides of the street and for other bridges, overpasses, and underpasses for private use at such location and to charge a rental therefor in such manner as may be provided by ordinance; and to authorize and control the construction of bridges, overpasses, and underpasses within the corporate limits of the city; and to grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities and for private use; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (33) Sewer fees. To levy a fee, charge, or sewer tax as necessary to assure the acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, and extending of a sewage disposal plant and sewerage system; to levy on those to whom sewers and sewerage systems are made available a sewer service fee, charge, or tax for the availability or use of the sewers; to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charge; and to impose and collect a sewer connection fee or fees to those connected with the system; (34) Solid waste disposal. To provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse and to regulate the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; and to provide for the separate collection

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of glass, tin, aluminum, cardboard, paper, and other recyclable materials and provide for the sale of such items; (35) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors, and the use and sale of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxing or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (36) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs of any public improvement; (37) Ad valorem taxes. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation; (38) Other taxes. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law; (39) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles; (40) Urban redevelopment. To organize and operate an urban redevelopment program; and (41) Other powers. To exercise and enjoy all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety,

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health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; to exercise all implied powers necessary to carry into execution all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully stated in this charter; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to be exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia; and no listing of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others, nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia. Section 1.13 . Exercise of powers. All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia. ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE, ELECTIONS, AND REMOVAL Section 2.10 . City council creation; composition; number; election. (a) The legislative authority of the government of this city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and four councilmembers. (b) The mayor and councilmembers shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of this city for 12 months immediately preceding the election of mayor or councilmembers; each such person shall continue to reside within the city during said period of service and shall be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections

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of this city. No person's name shall be listed as a candidate on the ballot for election for either mayor or councilmember unless such person shall file a written notice with the clerk of said city that such person desires his or her name to be placed on said ballot as a candidate either for mayor or councilmember. No person shall be eligible for the office of mayor or councilmember unless such person shall file above said notice within the time provided for in Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code. Section 2.11 . Elections. (a) At any election, all persons who are qualified under the Constitution and laws of Georgia to vote for members of the General Assembly of Georgia and who are bona fide residents of said city shall be eligible to qualify as voters in the election. (b) All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under the Georgia Municipal Election Code. (c) The mayor and councilmembers who are in office on the effective date of this Act shall serve until the expiration of the term of office to which they were elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. (d) For the purpose of electing members of the council, the City of Lula shall consist of one election district with five numbered posts. Each person seeking election shall designate the post for which he or she seeks election. (e) On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1997, and on that day quadrennially thereafter, there shall be elected a mayor and two councilmembers. On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1995, and on that day quadrennially thereafter, there shall be elected three councilmembers. It is the purpose of this section to provide a rotation system for the office of mayor and councilmembers.

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The terms of the offices shall begin at the time of taking the oath of office as provided in Section 3.11 of this charter. Section 2.12 . Vacancies in office. (a) (1) The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter or the general laws of the State of Georgia. (2) Upon the suspension from office of mayor or councilmember in any manner authorized by the general laws of the State of Georgia, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, if such vacancy occurs within six months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Section 2.13 . Nonpartisan elections. Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party labels. Section 2.14 . Election by plurality. The candidate receiving a plurality of the votes cast for any city office shall be elected. Section 2.15 . Compensation and expenses. The mayor and councilmembers shall receive compensation and expenses for their services as provided by ordinance and in accordance with Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A.

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Section 2.16 . Prohibitions. (a) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly: (1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of his or her judgment or action in the performance of official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or would tend to impair the independence of his or her judgment or action in the performance of official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of himself or herself or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, object, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to his or her knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever in business dealings with the governmental body by which he or she is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which he or she has a financial interest.

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(b) Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who has any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such private interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a private interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such private interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and he or she shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such private interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (c) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit, except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render said contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (e) Except as authorized by law, no member of the council shall hold any other elective city office or other city employment during the term for which elected. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any person holding employment on the effective date of this Act. Section 2.17 . Removal of officers. (a) The mayor, a councilmember, or other appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the following causes: (1) Incompetence, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office;

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(2) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; (3) Failure at any time to possess any qualifications of office as provided by this charter or by law; (4) Knowingly violating Section 2.16 or any other express prohibition of this charter; (5) Abandonment of office or neglect to perform the duties thereof; or (6) Failure for any other cause to perform the duties of office as required by this charter or by state law. (b) Removal of any officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods: (1) By the vote of three councilmembers after an investigative hearing. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Hall County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Hall County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Lula. ARTICLE III ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNMENT, GENERAL AUTHORITY, AND ORDINANCES Section 3.10 . General power and authority. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall be vested

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with all the powers of government of this city as provided by Article I of this charter. Section 3.11 . Organization. (a) The city council shall hold an organizational meeting at the first regular meeting in December following an election. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk and the oath of the office shall be administered to the newly elected members as follows: I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor) (councilmember) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America. (b) By a majority vote, the city council shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall preside at all meetings of the city council and shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during any disability or absence of the mayor. Any such disability or absence shall be declared by a majority vote of the city council. The city council shall by majority vote elect a presiding officer from its number for any period in which the mayor pro tempore is disabled, absent, or acting as mayor. Such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of the city council. Section 3.12 . Inquiries and investigations. The city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and the conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the council shall be punished as provided by ordinance. Section 3.13 . Meetings. (a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or three members of the city council. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally

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or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to councilmembers shall not be required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such councilmember's presence. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting. (c) All meetings of the city council shall be public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of special meetings shall be given as required by law. Section 3.14 . Procedures. (a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping a journal of its proceedings which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time. Section 3.15 . Voting. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, three councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact the business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any member of the city council shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of three councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. (b) In the event vacancies in office result in less than a quorum of councilmembers holding office, then the remaining councilmembers in office shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. A vote of a majority of the remaining councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion.

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Section 3.16 . Ordinances. (a) Every proposed ordinance shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be The Council of the City of Lula hereby ordains..... and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided for in Section 3.18. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall, as soon as possible, distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate. Section 3.17 . Effect of ordinances. Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance. Section 3.18 . Emergencies. To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or three councilmembers and may promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance shall not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least three councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted,

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but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency continues to exist. An emergency ordinance shall also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. Section 3.19 . Codes. (a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: (1) the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 3.16 of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk pursuant to Section 3.20 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk for distribution or for purchase at a reasonable price. Section 3.20 . Codification of ordinances. (a) The clerk shall authenticate by the clerk's signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the council. (b) The city shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly together with all amendments thereto and shall contain such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as The Code of the City of Lula, Georgia. Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and shall be made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council.

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(c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code then in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation within the code. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code. Section 3.21 . Chief executive officer; delegation of powers. The mayor shall be the chief executive of this city. The mayor shall possess all of the executive and administrative powers granted to the city under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia, and all the executive and administrative powers contained in this charter, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act. The mayor shall have the authority to delegate any one or more executive or administrative powers to a person or persons employed by the city and qualified in management and administration. Section 3.22 . Powers and duties of mayor. As the chief executive of this city, the mayor shall: (1) See that all laws and ordinances of the city are faithfully executed; (2) Appoint and remove, for cause, with confirmation of appointment or removal by the council, all officers, department heads, and employees of the city except as otherwise provided in this charter; (3) Exercise supervision over all executive and administrative work of the city and provide for the coordination of administrative activities;

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(4) Prepare and submit to the council a recommended annual operating budget and recommended capital budget; (5) Submit to the council at least once a year a statement covering the financial conditions of the city and from time to time such other information as the city council may request; (6) Call special meetings of the city council as provided for in Section 3.13; (7) Participate in the discussion of all matters brought before the city council and vote on such matters only in the case of a tie vote; (8) Recommend to the city council such measures relative to the affairs of the city, improvement of the government, and promotion of the welfare of its inhabitants as the mayor may deem expedient; (9) Approve or disapprove ordinances as provided in Section 3.23; (10) Require any department or agency of the city to submit written reports whenever the mayor deems it expedient; (11) Sign as a matter of course all written contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; and (12) Perform such other duties as may be required by general state law, this charter, or ordinance. Section 3.23 . Submission of ordinances to the mayor; veto power. (a) Every ordinance adopted by the city council shall be presented by the city clerk to the mayor within three days after its adoption. (b) The mayor shall within ten days of receipt of an ordinance return it to the city clerk with or without the mayor's

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approval, or with the mayor's disapproval. If the ordinance has been approved by the mayor, it shall become law upon its return to the city clerk; if the ordinance is neither approved nor disapproved, it shall become law on the fifteenth day after its adoption; if the ordinance is disapproved, the mayor shall submit to the city council through the city clerk a written statement of the reasons for the veto. The city clerk shall record upon the ordinance the date of its delivery to and receipt from the mayor. (c) Ordinances vetoed by the mayor shall be presented by the city clerk to the city council at its next meeting and should the city council then or at its next general meeting adopt the ordinance by an affirmative vote of the entire council, it shall become law. (d) The mayor may disapprove or reduce any item or items of appropriation in any ordinance. The approved part or parts of any ordinance making appropriations shall become law, and the part or parts disapproved shall not become law unless subsequently passed by the city council over the mayor's veto as provided in this section. The reduced part or parts shall be presented to the city council as though disapproved and shall not become law unless overridden by the council as provided in subsection (c) of this section. ARTICLE IV ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS Section 4.10 . Department heads. (a) Except as other wise provided in this charter, the city council by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, or alter all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance.

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(d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of the director's department or agency. (e) All directors under the supervision of the mayor shall be nominated by the mayor with confirmation of appointment by the city council. The mayor may suspend or remove directors under the mayor's supervision but such suspension or removal shall not be effective for ten calendar days following the mayor's giving written notice of such action and the reason therefor to the director involved and to the city council. The director involved may appeal to the city council which, after a hearing, may override the mayor's action by a vote of three councilmembers. Section 4.11 . Boards. (a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the city council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council, by ordinance, may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner

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prescribed for the original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until he or she has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating himself or herself to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of the office, such oath to be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) Any member of a board, commission, or authority may be removed from office for cause by a vote of three members of the city council. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice-chairperson, and may elect as its secretary one of its members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, an ordinance of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city. Section 4.12 . City attorney. The city council shall appoint a city attorney who shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and shall have actively practiced law for at least one year. The city attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. The city attorney shall be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation in which the city is a party, may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court, shall attend the meetings of the council as directed, shall advise the city council, mayor, and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs, and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of the position of city attorney. The city council shall provide for the compensation of the city attorney. Section 4.13 . City clerk. The city council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal, maintain city council

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records required by this charter, and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council. The city council shall provide for the compensation of the city clerk. Section 4.14 . Treasurer. The city council shall appoint a city treasurer to collect all taxes, licenses, fees, and other moneys belonging to the city subject to the provisions of this charter and the ordinances of the city and to enforce all laws of Georgia relating to the collection of delinquent taxes and sale or foreclosure for nonpayment of taxes to the city. The city treasurer shall also be responsible for the general duties of a treasurer and fiscal officer. The city council shall provide for the compensation of the treasurer. Section 4.15 . Rules and regulations. The city council shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with this charter concerning: (1) The method of employee selection and probationary periods of employment; (2) The administration of a position classification and pay plan, methods of promotion and applications of service rating thereto, and transfer of employees within the classification plan; (3) Hours of work, vacation, sick leave, and other leaves of absence, overtime pay, and the order and manner in which layoffs shall be effected; (4) Such dismissal hearings as due process may require; and (5) Such other personnel notices as may be necessary to provide for adequate and systematic handling of personnel affairs. ARTICLE V JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 5.10 . Municipal court. There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Lula.

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Section 5.11 . Judges. (a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, full-time, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. The method of selection and terms of such judges shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia. All judges shall be appointed by the city council. (c) Compensation of the judge or judges shall be fixed by ordinance. (d) Judges may be removed for cause by a vote of three members of the city council. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that the judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the office to the best of his or her ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 3.14 of this charter. Section 5.12 . Convening of court. The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance. Section 5.13 . Powers. (a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have the authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed a fine of $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $500.00 or imprisonment for 90 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing as now or hereafter provided by law.

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(d) The municipal court shall have the authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the actual cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violation of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before said court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety bond for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, the bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution shall be issued thereon by serving the defendant and his or her sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court shall have the authority to bind prisoners over to the appropriate court when it appears by probable cause that state law has been violated. (h) Each judge of the municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (i) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city.

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(j) The municipal court is specifically vested with all the jurisdiction and powers throughout the geographic area of this city granted by law to municipal courts and particularly by such laws as authorize the abatement of nuisances and prosecution of traffic violations. Section 5.14 . Certiorari. The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Hall County, under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari. Section 5.15 . Rules. With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to superior courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings. ARTICLE VI FINANCE Section 6.10 . Property tax. The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion. Section 6.11 . Millage. The city council by ordinance shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid. The city council by ordinance may provide for the payment

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of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due. Section 6.12 . Occupation taxes and business license fees. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. Such taxes may be levied on both individuals and corporations who transact business in this city or who practice or offer to practice any profession or calling within the city to the extent such persons have a constitutionally sufficient nexus to this city to be so taxed. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, professions, or callings for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.13 . Licenses. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require any individual or corporation who transacts business in this city or who practices or offers to practice any profession or calling within the city to obtain a license or permit for such activity from the city and pay a reasonable fee for such license or permit where such activities are not now regulated by general law in such a way as to preclude city regulations. Such fees may reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. The city council by ordinance may establish reasonable requirements for obtaining or keeping such licenses as the public health, safety, and welfare necessitate. Section 6.14 . Franchises. The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, cable television companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration

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book kept by the clerk. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. Section 6.15 . Sewer fees. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for sewers, sanitary and health services, or any other services provided or made available inside or outside the corporate limits of the city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.16 . Roads. The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess, charge, and collect the costs of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners under such terms and conditions as are reasonable. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. Section 6.17 . Other taxes. This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs. Section 6.18 . Collection of delinquent taxes. The city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due, late penalties or interest, issuance and execution of fi. fas., creation and priority of liens, making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed, revoking city licenses for failure to pay any city taxes or fees, and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions. Section 6.19 . Borrowing. The city council shall have the power to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized under

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this charter or the laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken. Section 6.20 . Revenue bonds. Revenue bonds may be issued by the city council as state law now or hereafter provides. Such bonds are to be paid out of any revenue produced by the project, program, or venture for which they were issued. Section 6.21 . Loans. The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law. Section 6.22 . Accounting and budgeting. The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government. Section 6.23 . Budget ordinance. The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement program, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and programs. The city council shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. Section 6.24 . Operating budget. On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the mayor shall submit to the city council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the mayor containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, the important features of the budget, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budget, and such other comments and information as the mayor may deem pertinent. The operating budget, the capital improvements budget, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection.

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Section 6.25 . Adoption. (a) The city council may amend the operating budget proposed by the mayor, except that the budget as finally amended and adopted must provide for all expenditures required by state law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) After the conducting of a budget hearing, the city council shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than September of each year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the then current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.23 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotments thereof to which it is chargeable. Section 6.26 . Levy of taxes. Following adoption of the operating budget, the city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expense of the general government of this city. Section 6.27 . Changes in budget. The city council by majority vote may make changes in the appropriations contained

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in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purposes. Section 6.28 . Capital improvements. (a) On or before the date fixed by the city council, but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the mayor shall submit to the city council a proposed capital improvements budget with any recommendations as to the means of financing the improvements proposed for the ensuing year. The city council shall have the power to accept, with or without amendments, or reject the proposed program and proposed means of financing. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement, unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital improvements budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 3.17 of this charter. (b) After the conducting of a public hearing, the city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital improvements budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than September of each year. No appropriations provided for in a prior capital improvements budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriations were made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, the mayor may submit amendments to the capital improvements budget at any time during the fiscal year, accompanied by any recommendations. Any such amendments to the capital improvements budget shall become effective only upon adoption by majority vote of the city council. Section 6.29 . Audits. There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted accounting principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal government may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of all audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public. Section 6.30 . Procurement and property management. No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing;

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(2) It is drawn or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 3.14 of this charter. Section 6.31 . Purchasing. The city council shall by ordinance prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the city. Section 6.32 . Sale of property. (a) The city council may sell and convey any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon request by the mayor and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to execute and deliver in the name of the city a deed conveying said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners in exchange for rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place when such exchange is deemed to be in the best interest of the city. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made. ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 7.10 . Bonds for officials. The officers and employees of this city, both elected and appointed, shall execute

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such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law. Section 7.11 . Rules and regulations. All ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations now in force in the city not inconsistent with this charter are declared valid and of full effect and force until amended or repealed by the city council. Section 7.12 . Charter language on other general matters. Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts, and legal or administrative proceedings shall continue and any such ongoing work or cases shall be completed by such city agencies, personnel, or offices as may be provided by the city council. Section 7.13 . Definitions and construction. (a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and shall not be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word shall is mandatory and the word may is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa. Section 7.14 . Specific repealer. An Act incorporating and granting a charter to the City of Lula, approved March 7, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3166), as amended, is repealed in its entirety and all amendatory Acts thereto are likewise repealed in their entirety. Section 7.15 . General repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION NOTICE IS given that there will be introduced at the regular 1993 session of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA a bill to provide a new charter for THE CITY OF LULA, GEORGIA and for other purposes.

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THIS 2ND day of February, 1993. CITY OF LULA, GEORGIA By: MARCELLE WOODY, Mayor ROBERT W. LAWSON, JR., Attorney for the City of Lula, Georgia P. O. Box 53 Gainesville, GA 30503 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Bobby Lawson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 20th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Times, which is the official organ of Hall County, on the following date: February 5, 1993. /s/ Bobby Lawson Representative, 20th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 15th day of March, 1993. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. JASPER COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS. No. 1083 (House Bill No. 1078). AN ACT To amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Jasper County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4622),

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so as to provide for education districts; to provide for submission; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Jasper County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4622), is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) For purposes of electing members of the board of education, the Jasper County School District is divided into five education districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. Those districts shall consist of the following described territory of the Jasper County School District: Education District: 1 JASPER COUNTY VTD: 0001 MONTICELLO (Part) Tract: 9903. Block(s): 291, 378, 379, 380, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 404, 405, 406, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418A, 418B, 418C, 419A, 419B, 421A, 421B, 422A, 422B, 423, 424, 425, 426A, 426B, 426C, 426D, 427A, 427B, 428, 429A, 429B, 430A, 430B, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448 Tract: 9904. Block(s): 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136 VTD: 0003 HILLSBORO (Part) Tract: 9904. Block(s): 115, 116, 154, 155

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Education District: 2 JASPER COUNTY VTD: 0001 MONTICELLO (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 185, 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 194 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 176, 177 Tract: 9903. Block(s): 106, 107, 108, 109A, 109B, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118A, 118B, 119, 120, 125, 126, 127, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135A, 139, 140, 238A, 238B, 265A, 266, 267, 401, 407, 408, 409 VTD: 0002 SHADY DALE VTD: 0006 WYATT (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 135, 136, 173 Education District: 3 JASPER COUNTY VTD: 0001 MONTICELLO (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 191 Tract: 9903. Block(s): 135B, 136, 137, 138, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254A, 254B, 255, 256, 292, 293, 361, 362, 363, 364, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392 Tract: 9904. Block(s): 123, 124, 125, 126, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 164, 165, 166, 180, 181, 182, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193 VTD: 0003 HILLSBORO (Part)

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Tract: 9904. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 117, 153, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 194, 195, 196, 197 VTD: 0004 MARTIN BURNEY (Part) Tract: 9903. Block(s): 223, 295, 296, 297, 332, 333, 334, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 357, 358, 359, 360, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371 VTD: 0005 THOMPSON AND BARNES (Part) Tract: 9903. Block(s): 224 Education District: 4 JASPER COUNTY VTD: 0001 MONTICELLO (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 174, 175, 178, 179, 180, 181 Tract: 9903. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 110, 121, 122, 123, 124, 128, 129, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239A, 239B, 239C, 240A, 240B, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262A, 262B, 263A, 263B, 264A, 264B, 264C, 265B, 265C, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 289, 290, 294, 402, 403, 420 VTD: 0004 MARTIN BURNEY (Part) Tract: 9903. Block(s): 219, 220, 221, 222, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 335, 352, 353 VTD: 0005 THOMPSON AND BARNES (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 165, 166, 167

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Tract: 9903. Block(s): 213, 214, 215, 218, 225 Education District: 5 JASPER COUNTY VTD: 0004 MARTIN BURNEY (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 182, 183, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197 VTD: 0005 THOMPSON AND BARNES (Part) Tract: 9902. Block(s): 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 124, 125, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 184, 185, 186, 187 Tract: 9903. Block(s): 216, 217, 301, 302, 354, 355, 356 VTD: 0006 WYATT (Part) Tract: 9901. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 154, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 196, 197 Tract: 9902. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 137, 138 Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the Board of Education of Jasper County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. If, as of the first date of qualifying for the general primary in 1994, implementation of this Act is not permissible under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then this Act shall not apply to the general primary and general election held in 1994 but shall, upon approval, apply to all future such elections for the Board of Education of Jasper County.

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Section 3 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1993 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to reconstitute the Board of Education for Jasper County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 1st day of February, 1993. Curtis S. Jenkins GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Curtis S. Jenkins, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 110th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Monticello News, which is the official organ of Jasper County, on the following date: February 24, 1993. /s/ Curtis S. Jenkins Representative, 110th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of March, 1993. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Oct. 26, 1993 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994.

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CLAYTON COUNTYSUPERIOR COURT; CLERK; COMPENSATION. No. 1084 (House Bill No. 1998). AN ACT To amend an Act placing the sheriff and clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1910), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4643), so as to increase the salary of the clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the sheriff and clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1910), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4643), is amended by striking in its entirety paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (1) The clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County shall receive an annual salary of $45,200.00. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff and clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary, approved February 25th, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1910), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4643); and for other purposes.

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This 18th day of February, 1994. , Clayton County Legislative Delegation GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank I. Bailey, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 93rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 22, 1994. /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 93rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. CLAYTON COUNTYSHERIFF; COMPENSATION. No. 1085 (House Bill No. 1997). AN ACT To amend an Act placing the sheriff and clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1910), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4643), so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the sheriff;

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to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the sheriff and clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1910), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4643), is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) The sheriff of Clayton County shall receive an annual salary of $56,900.00. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff and clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1910), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4643); and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. , Clayton County Legislative Delegation GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Frank I. Bailey, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 93rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: February 22, 1994. /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 93rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. CITY OF CAVE SPRINGCORPORATE LIMITS. No. 1086 (House Bill No. 1989). AN ACT To amend an Act reincorporating the City of Cave Spring in Floyd County, approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3872), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act reincorporating the City of Cave Spring in Floyd County, approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3872), as amended, is amended by adding at the end of Section 1.02 a new paragraph to read as follows:

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In addition to the corporate limits of the city as described in this section and as existed on the effective date of this paragraph, the corporate limits of the City of Cave Spring shall also include certain state property used by the Georgia School for the Deaf, described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land situated lying and being in Land Lots 940, 941 and 1004 of the 3rd District and 4th Section of Floyd County, Georgia and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point on the east line of land lot 940 which is S 01 10[UNK][UNK]W, a distance of 406.4 feet from the northeast corner of land lot 940; thence, east for a distance of 362.0 feet to a concrete monument; thence, south for a distance of 560.0 feet to a concrete monument; thence, west for a distance of 730.0 feet to a concrete monument; thence, north for a distance of 560.0 feet to a concrete monument; thence, east for a distance of 368.0 feet to point of beginning. Said tract containing 9.4 acres; All that tract or parcel of land which constitutes a 30 feet wide ingress and egress easement from the above-described state property to a county maintained road, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point on the south line of and west a distance of 156.4 feet from the southeast corner of the above described property; thence, S 0438[UNK] E, for a distance of 350.0 feet to a point in the center of a dirt drive; thence, N 85 22 E, for a distance of 31.3 feet to a point in the center of an asphalt paved drive; thence, N 60 09[UNK] E, for a distance of 897.0 feet to a point on the right-of-way of a county maintained road, said point being S 1803[UNK] W a distance of 1155.0 feet from a concrete monument located at the intersection of the northerly boundary of the Georgia School for the Deaf, Campus #2 and the westerly right-of-way line of the said county maintained road. Said tract containing 0.9 acres;

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All that tract or parcel of land which constitutes a utility easement extending from the above-described state property southerly to a point thence branching, one extension to the east and one extension to the south and southwest; said easement having a width of 150 feet, being 75 feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point on the south line of the above described property, which point is located 150 feet west of the southeast corner of said property; thence, S 04 30[UNK] W, for a distance of 290 feet to the point of branching; the centerline of the eastern branch of said easement, having a width of 100 feet (50 feet on either side of said centerline) continues from said point of branching N 67 30[UNK] E, a distance of 630 feet to a point; thence, S 66 20[UNK] 220 feet to the right-of-way of a county maintained road. The center line of the southern branch of said easement having a width of 150 feet (75 feet on either side of said centerline) continues from said point of branching S 4 30[UNK] E, a distance of 90 feet to a point; thence, S 13 20[UNK] W, a distance of 150 feet to a point; and All that tract or parcel of land which constitutes an electrical utility easement extending from the above-described state property southerly and easterly, having a width of 100 feet, being 50 feet on either side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point on the south line of the above described property which point is located 90 feet from the southwest corner of said property, thence, S 16 0[UNK] W, a distance of 185 feet to a point; thence, S 68 15[UNK] E, a distance of 100 feet to a point. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LEGAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to

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amend an Act reincorporating the City of Cave Spring in Floyd County, approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3872), as amended; and for other purposes. This 7th day of February, 1994. E. M. (Buddy) Childers Representative 13th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, E. M. Childers, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 13th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Rome News-Tribune, which is the official organ of Floyd County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ E. M. Childers Representative, 13th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. MIDDLE JUDICIAL CIRCUITJUDGES; EXPENSES. No. 1087 (House Bill No. 1988). AN ACT To provide for the payment of miscellaneous expenses to the judges of the superior courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit

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by the counties comprising such circuit; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . (a) In addition to the expenses and allowances paid from state funds, each judge of the superior courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit shall be provided miscellaneous expenses from the treasuries of the counties comprising such circuit. (b) A judge of the superior courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit shall be entitled to miscellaneous expenses at the beginning of and during the first year of service and at the beginning of and during each consecutive year thereafter. (c) The miscellaneous expenses provided for in subsection (a) of this section shall be paid in 12 equal monthly payments by the governing authorities of the respective counties or such other authorities having control of expenditures of county funds. Each county comprising the Middle Judicial Circuit shall pay a proportionate share of the miscellaneous expenses based on their share of the population of the Middle Judicial Circuit. The latest official United States decennial census shall be used to determine each county's share of the miscellaneous expenses. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide

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for the payment of miscellaneous expenses to the judges of the Superior Courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit by the counties comprising such circuit and to provide for the effective date; and for other purposes. This 14th day of February, 1994. Nolan E. Martin District Court Administrator Eighth Judicial District of GA GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Fisher Barfoot, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 155th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Blade, which is the official organ of Emanuel County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Fisher Barfoot Representative, 155th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the payment of miscellaneous expenses to the judges of the Superior Courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit by the counties comprising such circuit and to provide for the effective date; and for other purposes. This 14 day of February, 1994. Noland E. Martin District Court Administrator Eighth Judicial District of GA

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Fisher Barfoot, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 155th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Advance-Progress, which is the official organ of Toombs County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Fisher Barfoot Representative, 155th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the payment of miscellaneous expenses to the judges of the Superior Courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit by the counties comprising such circuit and to provide for the effective date; and for other purposes. This 14 day of February, 1994. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Fisher Barfoot, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 155th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Sandersville Progress, which is the official organ of Washington County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Fisher Barfoot Representative, 155th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the payment of miscellaneous expenses to the judges of the Superior Courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit by the counties comprising such circuit and to provide for the effective date; and for other purposes. Nolan E. Martin District Court Administrator Eighth Judicial District of GA GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Fisher Barfoot, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 155th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Metter Advertiser, which is the official organ of Candler County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Fisher Barfoot Representative, 155th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL)

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the payment of miscellaneous expenses to the judges of the Superior Courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit by the counties comprising such circuit and to provide for the effective date; and for other purposes. This 14th day of February, 1994. Nolan E. Martin District Court Administrator Eighth Judicial District of GA GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Fisher Barfoot, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 155th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the News and Farmer, which is the official organ of Jefferson County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ FISHER BARFOOT Representative, 155th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994.

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CITY OF MOUNT ZIONMAYOR AND COUNCIL; TERMS; QUALIFICATIONS; VACANCIES. No. 1088 (House Bill No. 1975). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Mount Zion in Carroll County, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4171), as amended, so as to provide for four-year staggered terms of office for the mayor and members of the city council; to provide for applicability; to change certain provisions regarding terms and qualifications; to change certain provisions regarding vacancies and special elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of Mount Zion in Carroll County, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4171), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2.11 and inserting in its place a new Section 2.11 to read as follows: Section 2.11. Mayor and councilmembers; terms and qualifications for office. The mayor and members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the city for not less than six months immediately prior to the date of the election of mayor or members of the city council; each shall continue to reside therein during that person's period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2.18 and inserting in its place a new Section 2.18 to read as follows: Section 2.18. Reserved.

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Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5.10 and inserting in its place a new Section 5.10 to read as follows: Section 5.10. Regular elections; time for holding; terms. (a) For the purpose of electing members of the council, the City of Mount Zion shall consist of one election district with four numbered posts. Each person seeking election shall designate the post for which such person seeks election. Such posts shall be numbered as follows: (1) The seat held by Randall Crumbley on January 1, 1994, shall be designated Post 1; (2) The seat held by Earlis McGraw on January 1, 1994, shall be designated Post 2; (3) The seat held by Donald Newman on January 1, 1994, shall be designated Post 3; and (4) The seat held by Greg Newman on January 1, 1994, shall be designated Post 4. The mayor and members of the council shall be elected at large and must receive a majority of the votes cast for such offices in the entire city. (b) The mayor in office on January 1, 1994, or any person selected to fill a vacancy in that office whose term normally expires on December 31, 1995, shall remain in office until December 31, 1995, and until such mayor's successor is elected and qualified. On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of 1995, and every four years thereafter, the successor to such mayor shall be elected and shall serve for a term of office of four years and until such mayor's successor is elected and qualified and shall take office on the first day of January following such mayor's election. (c) The councilmembers representing Posts 1 and 2 in office on January 1, 1994, or any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office whose terms normally expire on

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December 31, 1995, shall remain in office until December 31, 1995, and until their successors are elected and qualified. On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of 1995, and every four years thereafter, the successors to such two councilmembers shall be elected and shall serve for terms of office of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified and shall take office on the first day of January following their election. (d) The councilmembers representing Posts 3 and 4 in office on January 1, 1994, or any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office whose terms normally expire on December 31, 1997, shall remain in office until December 31, 1997, and until their successors are elected and qualified. On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of 1997, and every four years thereafter, the successors to such two councilmembers shall be elected and shall serve for terms of office of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified and shall take office on the first day of January following their election. Section 4 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5.21 and inserting in its place a new Section 5.21 to read as follows: Section 5.21. Special elections; vacancies. (a) In the event that the office of mayor shall become vacant for any cause whatsoever, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, if such vacancy occurs within three months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the unexpired term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the `Georgia Municipal Election Code,' as now or hereafter amended. (b) In the event that the office of a councilmember shall become vacant for any cause whatsoever, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the unexpired term.

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Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the Goneral Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Mount Zion in Carroll County, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, P. 4171), as amended; and for other purposes. This 22nd day of February, 1994. /s/ Honorable, Charles Thomas, Representative, District 100. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles A. Thomas, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 100th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Times-Georgian, which is the official organ of Carroll County, on the following date: February 26, 1994. /s/ Charles A. Thomas Representative, 100th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994.

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CHEROKEE COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; PER DIEM. No. 1089 (House Bill No. 1967). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the membership of the Board of Education of Cherokee County, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3207), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4057), so as to change certain provisions relating to the per diem received by members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the membership of the Board of Education of Cherokee County, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3207), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4057), is amended by striking Section 4B and inserting in its place a new Section 4B to read as follows: Section 4B. The members of the board of education shall, when approved by the board, receive a per diem of $100.00 for each day of attendance at any regular or called meetings of the board. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THERE WILL BE INTRODUCED AT THE REGULAR 1994 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CHEROKEE COUNTY, APPROVED APRIL 17,

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1973 (GA. L. 1973, P. 3207), AS AMENDED, PARTICULARLY BY AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 22, 1989 (GA. L. 1989, P. 4057); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1994. /s/ Garland Pinholster Representative Garland Pinholster 15th District /s/ Steve Stancil Representative Steve Stancil 16th District /s/ Melanie S. Harris Representative Melanie S. Harris 17th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Stancil, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 16th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Cherokee Citizen, which is the official organ of Cherokee County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Steve Stancil Representative, 16th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994.

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BARTOW COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 1090 (House Bill No. 1962). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are disabled and who do not have a gross income from all sources, including Social Security and any other retirement or disability income and including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $20,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding year; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Bartow County School District, including taxes to pay interest on and retire school bond indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . (a) Each resident of the Bartow County School District who is disabled and who does not have a gross income from all sources, including Social Security and any other retirement or disability income and including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $20,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding year is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all

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Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. (b) In order to qualify for the exemption provided for in subsection (a) of this section as being disabled, the person claiming such exemption may, in the tax commissioner's discretion, be required to obtain a certificate from not more than two physicians licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relative to medical practitioners, as now or hereafter amended, certifying that in the opinion of such physician or physicians such person is mentally or physically incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gainfully employed in such person's normal occupation or calling prior to such disability and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. (c) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (a) of this section unless the person or person's agent files the certificate or certificates required by subsection (b) of this section and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Bartow County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall not be automatically renewed from year to year but must be claimed each year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be necessary to make application and file the affidavit and certificate provided for in Section 2 of this Act for any subsequent year and the exemption shall not be allowed to any person who fails to do so. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Bartow County or the

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designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or county taxes for county purposes. The homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 7 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Bartow County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Bartow County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the state-wide general election in November, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Bartow County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for that school district for certain residents of that district who are disabled and who do not have a gross income from all sources, including Social Security and any other retirement or disability income and including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $20,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding year?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 6 shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If Sections 1 through 6 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 6 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Bartow County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 8 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 9 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are disabled and who do not have a gross income from all sources, including Social Security and any other retirement or disability income and including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $20,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding year, to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes. This 18th day of February, 1994. /s/ Jack Nally

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jeff Lewis, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 14th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Daily Tribune News, which is the official organ of Bartown County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Jeff Lewis Representative, 14th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. BARTOW COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 1091 (House Bill No. 1961). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to amend an Act providing that each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 62 years of age or over and whose income from all sources, including the income of all family members residing

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within said homestead, does not exceed $18,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all Bartow County School District taxes on the full value of such person's homestead owned and occupied by such person as a residence, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5325), so as to repeal such exemption and replace it with exemptions for the 1995 and 1996 taxable years only which provide that each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 63 years of age or over on January 1, 1995, for the 1995 taxable year or 64 years of age or over on January 1, 1996, for the 1996 taxable year, and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $18,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding calendar year, is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system, including taxes to retire school bond indebtedness, in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for the 1995 and 1996 taxable years; to repeal such Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5325), and abolish the exemption granted by such Act on December 31, 1996; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, except Sections 7, 8, and 9 of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Bartow County School District, including taxes to pay interest on and retire school bond indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . Each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 65 years of age or older on the first day of

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January of a taxable year is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for that taxable year. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Bartow County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by Sections 1 through 5 of this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application as provided in Section 3 of this Act, it shall not be application to make application thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Bartow County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by Sections 1 through 5 of this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or county taxes for county purposes. The homestead exemption granted by Sections 1 through 5 of this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by Sections 1 through 5 of this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 7 . An Act providing that each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 62 years of age or over and whose income from all sources, including the income of all family members residing within said homestead, does not exceed $18,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all Bartow County School District taxes on the full value of such person's homestead owned and occupied by such person as

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a residence, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5325), is amended by striking Section 1 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. Each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 63 years of age or over on January 1, 1995, and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $18,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding calendar year, is grantd an exemption on that person's homestead from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system, including taxes to retire school bond indebtedness, in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1995, and ending on December 31, 1995. As used in this section, the term `homestead' means a homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. No such exemption shall be granted unless an affidavit of the owner of the homestead is filed with the tax commissioner of Bartow County giving his or her age, the amount of income which such owner received for the immediately preceding calendar year, the income which the members of the owner's family residing within the homestead received for such period, and such other additional information relative to receiving the benefits of the exemption granted by this section as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to said exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. The exemption granted to the homestead within this section shall extend to and shall apply to those properties, the legal title to which is vested in one or more titleholders, if actually occupied by one or more such owners as a residence, and one or more such titleholders possesses the qualifications provided for in this section. In such instances, such exemptions shall be granted to such properties, if claimed in the manner provided in this section by one or more of the owners actually residing in such property. Such exemptions shall also extend to those homesteads, the title to which is vested in an administrator, executor, or trustee, if one or more of the heirs or cestui que uses residing on such property shall possess the qualifications provided for in this section

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and shall claim the exemptions granted by this section in the manner provided in this section. The exemption provided for in this section shall apply to the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1995, and ending on December 31, 1995. Section 8 . An Act providing that each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 62 years of age or over and whose income from all sources, including the income of all family members residing within said homestead, does not exceed $18,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all Bartow County School District taxes on the full value of such person's homestead owned and occupied by such person as a residence, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5325), is amended by striking Section 1 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. Each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 64 years of age or over on January 1, 1996, and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $18,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding calendar year, is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system, including taxes to retire school bond indebtedness, in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1996, and ending on December 31, 1996. As used in this section, the term `homestead' means a homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. No such exemption shall be granted unless an affidavit of the owner of the homestead is filed with the tax commissioner of Bartow County giving his or her age, the amount of income which such owner received for the immediately preceding calendar year, the income which the members of the owner's family residing within the homestead received for such period, and such other additional information relative to receiving the benefits of the exemption granted by this section as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to said exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. The exemption granted to the homestead within this section shall extend to and shall apply to those properties, the legal

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title to which is vested in one or more titleholders, if actually occupied by one or more such owners as a residence, and one or more such titleholders possesses the qualifications provided for in this section. In such instances, such exemptions shall be granted to such properties, if claimed in the manner provided in this section by one or more of the owners actually residing in such property. Such exemptions shall also extend to those homesteads, the title to which is vested in an administrator, executor, or trustee, if one or more of the heirs or cestui que uses residing on such property shall possess the qualifications provided for in this section and shall claim the exemptions granted by this section in the manner provided in this section. The exemption provided for in this section shall apply to the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1996, and ending on December 31, 1996. Section 9 . An Act providing that each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 62 years of age or over and whose income from all sources, including the income of all family members residing within said homestead, does not exceed $18,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all Bartow County School District taxes on the full value of such person's homestead owned and occupied by such person as a residence, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5325), as amended by Sections 7 and 8 of this Act, is repealed in its entirety and the exemption granted therein is abolished on December 31, 1996, if this Act is approved in the referendum election provided for in Section 10 of this Act. Section 10 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Bartow County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Bartow County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the state-wide general election in November, 1994, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Bartow County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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() YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which: (1) provides a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for that school district for certain residents of that district who are 65 years of age or older; (2) amends an Act providing that each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 62 years of age or over and whose income from all sources, including the income of all family members residing within said homestead, does not exceed $18,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all Bartow County School District taxes on the full value of such person's homestead owned and occupied by such person as a residence, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5325), so as to repeal such exemption and replace it with exemptions for the 1995 and 1996 taxable years only which provide that each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 63 years of age or over on January 1, 1995, for the 1995 taxable year or 64 years of age or over on January 1, 1996, for the 1996 taxable year, and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $18,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding calendar year, is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system, including taxes to retire school bond indebtedness, in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for the 1995 and 1996 taxable years; and (3) repeals such Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5325), and abolishes the exemption granted by such Act on December 31, 1996?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Sections 1 through 6 shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995, Section 7 shall become of full force and effect on December 31, 1994, and shall be automatically repealed on December 31, 1995, Section 8 shall become of full force and effect on December 31, 1995, and shall be automatically repealed on December 31, 1996, and Section 9 shall become of full force and effect on December 31, 1996. If Sections 1 through 9 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 9 of this Act shall not become effective and all sections of this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Bartow County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 11 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 10 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 12 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older, to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to amend an Act providing that each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 62 years of

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age or over and whose income from all sources, including the income of all family members residing within said homestead, does not exceed $18,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all Bartow County School District taxes on the full value of such person's homestead owned and occupied by such person as a residence, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5325), so as to repeal such exemption and replace it with exemptions for the 1995 and 1996 taxable years only which provide that each resident of the Bartow County School District who is 63 years of age or over on January 1, 1995, for the 1995 taxable year or 64 years of age or over on January 1, 1996, for the 1996 taxable year, and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $18,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding calendar year, is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system, including taxes to retire school bond indebtedness, in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for the 1995 and 1996 taxable years; to repeal such Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5325), and abolish the exemption granted by such Act on December 31, 1996; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeals, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. This 17 day of February, 1994. /s/ Jack Nally GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jeff Lewis, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 14th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Daily Tribune News, which is the official organ of Bartow County, on the following date: February 24, 1994. /s/ Jeff Lewis Representative, 14th District this 24th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. TWIGGS COUNTYSUPERIOR COURT; CLERK; COMPENSATION; BENEFITS. No. 1092 (House Bill No. 1955). AN ACT To amend an Act providing an annual salary for the clerk of the Superior Court of Twiggs County, approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2724), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation and benefits of the clerk; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing an annual salary for the clerk of the Superior Court of Twiggs County, approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2724), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2 and inserting in its place a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) The clerk of the superior court shall receive an annual base salary of $37,711.88, which amount shall include any compensation received pursuant to Code Section 15-6-89 of the O.C.G.A. If the clerk of the superior court assumes any additional duties authorized by general law which the clerk of the superior court is not performing on the effective date of this subsection, the clerk of the superior court shall be entitled to additional compensation for such duties as authorized by general law. If the clerk of the superior court ceases to perform any duties under Code Section 15-6-89 of the O.C.G.A. which the clerk of the superior

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court is performing on the effective date of this subsection, the annual base salary of the clerk of the superior court shall be reduced by the amount of compensation which a clerk is no longer entitled to as a result of not performing such duties. (b) (1) On and after the effective date of this subsection, when the governing authority of Twiggs County grants a cost-of-living increase in or salary adjustment to the compensation of county employees, the base salary of the clerk of the superior court provided in subsection (a) of this section plus any previous increases which have been received by the clerk of the superior court under this paragraph after such effective date of this paragraph shall be increased by the average percentage by which the compensation of county employees is increased. (2) The clerk of the Superior Court of Twiggs County shall also receive a cost-of-living adjustment of 5 percent of the amount of the latest salary of the clerk of the superior court calculated under subsection (a) of this section and paragraph (1) of this subsection for each four-year term of office served by such clerk of the superior court, figured at the end of each such period of service. The increase shall not have retroactive effect, except that the term in which the clerk of the superior court is serving on July 1, 1994, shall be counted for determining the appropriate salary under this section. The increases in salary authorized under this paragraph shall only apply to five consecutive four-year terms of office. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, whenever a different person assumes the office of clerk of the superior court, such newly elected or appointed clerk shall only receive the salary provided for in subsection (a) of this section and shall not be entitled to any increases in salary which have previously occurred pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection; provided, however, that such newly elected or appointed clerk of the superior court shall be

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entitled to any increases in salary authorized under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection which occur after such person assumes office. (4) The salary of the clerk of the superior court shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Twiggs County. (c) In addition to the compensation of the clerk of the superior court provided for in other subsections of this section and in addition to any compensation or expenses provided for in subsection (d) of this section or in Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this Act, the clerk shall receive an expense allowance of $300.00 per annum payable from the funds of Twiggs County. Such expense allowance shall be paid by the governing authority of Twiggs County to the clerk at such times and in such amounts as may be requested by said officer. (d) The clerk of the superior court shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred by said officer in carrying out said officer's official duties outside the county, including attendance at seminars or other training meetings for county officials. When the personal automobile of the clerk is used by said officer in traveling on official business outside the county, said officer shall be reimbursed for travel expenses at the rate of 24 per mile. All expenses provided for in this subsection shall be paid from the funds of Twiggs County. (e) In addition to the compensation of the clerk provided in this Act, the clerk shall receive as additional compensation the same employment benefits which are now or hereafter authorized to be provided to members of the governing authority of Twiggs County and their dependents and beneficiaries under Code Section 36-1-11.1 of the O.C.G.A. and which are actually offered to such members and their dependents and beneficiaries as well as any paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave on the same basis as such benefits are provided to members or employees, respectively, of the governing authority of Twiggs County. The costs for such employment benefits, holidays, and leave shall be paid by

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the governing authority of Twiggs County from the funds of that county. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Clerk of Superior Court of Twiggs County; approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2721), as amended; and for other purposes. This 21st day of January, 1994 Kenneth Birdsong GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kenneth W. Birdsong, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 123rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Twiggs County News Era, which is the official organ of Twiggs County, on the following date: January 27, 1994. /s/ Kenneth W. Birdsong Representative, 123rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994.

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TWIGGS COUNTYSHERIFF; COMPENSATION; BENEFITS. No. 1093 (House Bill No. 1953). AN ACT To amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Sheriff of Twiggs County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2546), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation and benefits of the sheriff; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing an annual salary for the Sheriff of Twiggs County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2546), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2 and inserting in its place a new Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. (a) The sheriff shall receive an annual base salary of $37,711.88 which amount shall include any compensation received pursuant to Code Section 15-16-20.1 of the O.C.G.A. If the sheriff assumes any additional duties authorized by general law which the sheriff is not performing on the effective date of this subsection, the sheriff shall be entitled to additional compensation for such duties as authorized by general law. If the sheriff ceases to perform any duties authorized under Code Section 15-16-20.1 of the O.C.G.A. which the sheriff is performing on the effective date of this subsection, the annual base salary of the sheriff shall be reduced by the amount of compensation which a sheriff is no longer entitled to as a result of not performing such duties. (b) (1) On and after the effective date of this subsection, when the governing authority of Twiggs County grants a cost-of-living increase in or salary adjustment to the compensation of county employees, the base salary of

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the sheriff provided in subsection (a) of this section plus any previous increases which have been received by the sheriff under this paragraph after such effective date of this paragraph shall be increased by the average percentage by which the compensation of county employees is increased. (2) The sheriff of Twiggs County shall also receive a cost-of-living adjustment of 5 percent of the amount of the latest salary of the sheriff calculated under subsection (a) of this section and paragraph (1) of this subsection for each four-year term of office served by such sheriff, figured at the end of each such period of service. The increase shall not have retroactive effect, except that the term in which the sheriff is serving on July 1, 1994, shall be counted for determining the appropriate salary under this section. The increases in salary authorized under this paragraph shall only apply to five consecutive four-year terms of office. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, whenever a different person assumes the office of sheriff, such newly elected or appointed sheriff shall only receive the salary provided for in subsection (a) of this section and shall not be entitled to any increases in salary which have previously occurred pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection; provided, however, that such newly elected or appointed sheriff shall be entitled to any increases in salary authorized under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection which occur after such person assumes office. (4) The salary of the sheriff shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Twiggs County. (c) In addition to the compensation of the sheriff provided for in other subsections of this section and in addition to any compensation or expenses provided for in subsection (d) of this section or in any other provisions of this Act, the sheriff shall receive an expense allowance of $500.00 per annum payable from the funds of Twiggs County. Such expense allowance shall be paid by the governing authority of Twiggs County to the sheriff at such times and in such amounts as may be requested by said officer.

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(d) The sheriff shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred by said officer in carrying out said officer's official duties outside the county, including attendance at seminars or other training meetings for county officials. When the personal automobile of the sheriff is used by said officer in traveling on official business outside the county, said officer shall be reimbursed for travel expenses at the rate of 24[UNK] per mile. All expenses provided for in this subsection shall be paid from the funds of Twiggs County. (e) In addition to the compensation of the sheriff provided in this Act, the sheriff shall receive as additional compensation the same employment benefits which are now or hereafter authorized to be provided to members of the governing authority of Twiggs County and their dependents and beneficiaries under Code Section 36-1-11.1 of the O.C.G.A. and which are actually offered to such members and their dependents and beneficiaries as well as any paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave on the same basis as such benefits are provided to members or employees, respectively, of the governing authority of Twiggs County. The costs for such employment benefits, holidays, and leave shall be paid by the governing authority of Twiggs County from the funds of that county. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced as the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the sheriff of Twiggs County, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2546), as amended; and for other purposes. This 21st day of January, 1994. Kenneth Birdsong

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kenneth W. Birdsong, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 123rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Twiggs County News Era, which is the official organ of Twiggs County, on the following date: January 27, 1994. /s/ Kenneth W. Birdson Representative, 123rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. CORDELE JUDICIAL CIRCUITJUDGES; SALARY SUPPLEMENT. No. 1094 (House Bill No. 1915). AN ACT To provide for a local salary supplement to the compensation, expenses, and allowances of the judges of the superior courts of the Cordele Judicial Circuit by the counties comprising such circuit; to provide for the amount of such supplements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . (a) In addition to the compensation, expenses, and allowances paid from state funds, the salary of each judge of the superior courts of the Cordele Judicial Circuit shall be supplemented by payments from the treasuries of the counties comprising such circuit based on consecutive years of service in at least the following amounts: (1) First through eleventh years of service: no mandatory supplement, however, the counties comprising the Cordele Judicial Circuit reserve the right to provide supplemental payments, not to exceed the supplement of a judge with 12 or more years of service; and (2) Twelfth and subsequent years of service: not less than $6,000.00 annually. (b) A superior court judge of the Cordele Judicial Circuit shall be entitled to supplemental payments at the beginning of and during the twelfth year of service and at the beginning of and during each consecutive year thereafter. (c) The salary supplements provided for in subsection (a) of this section shall be paid in 12 equal monthly payments by the governing authorities of the respective counties or such other authorities having control of expenditures of county funds. Each county comprising the Cordele Circuit shall pay a proportionate share of the salary supplement based on its share of the population of the Cordele Judicial Circuit. The latest official United States decennial census shall be used to determine each county's share of the supplemental payments. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Upon its becoming effective, the supplemental payments provided by this Act shall be retroactive to January 1, 1994. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the payment of supplements to the salaries of the judges of the Superior Courts of the Cordele Judicial Circuit by the counties

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comprising such circuit and to provide for the amount of such supplements; and for other purposes. This 26 day of January, 1994. Nolan E. Martin District Court Administrator Eighth Judicial District of GA GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Johny Floyd, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 138th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Cordele Dispatch, which is the official organ of Crisp and Wilcox Counties, on the following date: January 31, 1994. /s/ Johnny Floyd Representative, 138th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the payment of supplements to the salaries of the judges of the Superior Courts of the Cordele Judicial Circuit by the counties comprising such circuit and to provide for the amount of such supplements; and for other purposes. This 26th day of January, 1994. Nolan E. Martin, District Court Administrator, Eighth Judicial District of GA. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Johnny Floyd, who, on

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oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 138th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Herald-Leader, which is the official organ of Ben Hill County, on the following date: February 2, 1994. /s/ Johnny Floyd Representative, 138th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the payment of supplements to the salaries of the judges of the Superior Courts of the Cordele Judicial Circuit by the counties comprising such circuit and to provide for the amount of such supplements; and for other purposes. This 26 day of January, 1994. Nolan E. Martin District Court Administration Eighth Judicial District of GA GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Johnny Floyd, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 138th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Vienna News Observer, which is the official organ of Dooly County, on the following date: February 3, 1994. /s/ Johnny Floyd Representative, 138th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. WALTON COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; COUNTY TAXES; REFERENDUM. No. 1095 (House Bill No. 1949). AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from certain Walton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $4,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . For purposes of this Act, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means all ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Walton County, but not including taxes to retire bonded indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A.

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Section 2 . Each resident of Walton County is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Walton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $4,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Walton County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this Act and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Walton County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or Walton County School District taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Walton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 6 . The exemption granted by this Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 7 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Walton County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Walton County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of and in conjunction with the state-wide general election in November, 1994, and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 nor more than 45 days prior to that date. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Walton County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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() YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from certain Walton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $4,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for that county for certain residents of Walton County? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Section 1 through 6 shall become of full force and effect immediately. If Sections 1 through 6 of this Act are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Walton County. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 8 . Except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 9 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to change the homestead exemption from Walton County ad valorem taxes for all residents of Walton County; and for other purposes. This 14th day of February, 1994. Tyrone Carrell State Representative 87th District

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tyrone Carrell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 87th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Walton Tribune, which is the official organ of Walton County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ Tyrone Carrell Representative, 87th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 23rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. COBB COUNTYSHERIFF; CHIEF DEPUTY; CHIEF INVESTIGATOR; EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT; COMPENSATION. No. 1096 (Senate Bill No. 730). AN ACT To amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4167), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy sheriff, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4167), is amended by striking Section 5 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5 to read as follows: Section 5. (a) The salary of the sheriff of Cobb County shall be $70,506.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. (b) The sheriff of Cobb County shall have one chief deputy whose salary shall be $59,021.26 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. The chief deputy shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. Each candidate for the office of sheriff of Cobb County shall, at the time he or she qualifies to run for the office of sheriff, designate and certify to the judge of the probate court the name of the person who shall be his or her chief deputy sheriff. In the event the office of sheriff becomes vacant by death, resignation, or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled for the remaining unexpired term thereof by said chief deputy, who shall in such event enter upon the performance of said duties upon taking the oath of office prescribed by law for the sheriff of Cobb County. The chief deputy sheriff is authorized, when directed by the sheriff, to discharge any and all of the duties and powers of the sheriff. In addition to said chief deputy, said sheriff shall be authorized to name and appoint such additional deputies as shall be approved from time to time by the governing authority of Cobb County. The salaries of said additional deputies shall be set by the governing authority of Cobb County; provided, however, that said salaries shall not be less than $4,880.00 per annum per each additional deputy approved by said governing authority of Cobb County. In addition to said chief deputy and other deputies above provided for, the sheriff of Cobb County shall be authorized to employ the clerical help necessary to perform properly the functions and

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duties of his or her office, provided that the number of employees and salaries or other compensation to be paid to each shall first be approved by the governing authority of Cobb County. (c) In addition to those employees provided for by subsection (b) of this section, there is created the office of chief investigator for Cobb County. The chief investigator shall be appointed by the sheriff, shall be under his or her direct supervision and control, and shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. The individual appointed by the sheriff of Cobb County shall possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent and shall either be a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy for Peace Officers or possess ten years of actual experience as a peace officer, or be a graduate of a law school accredited by the Georgia Bar Association, or be a graduate of the Southern Police Institute School of Police Management and Administration. The salary of the chief investigator shall be $57,712.16 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. (d) In addition to those employees provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, there is created the position of executive assistant to the sheriff. The executive assistant shall be appointed by the sheriff, shall be under his or her direct supervision and control, and shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. The sheriff shall establish such qualifications, education, and experience as he deems necessary for the individual appointed to the position of executive assistant. The salary of the executive assistant shall be $35,020.07 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court and the sheriff, judge, and clerk of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 428), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28th day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Charles C. Clay, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 37th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to

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Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Charles C. Clay Senator, 37th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of March, 1994. /s/ Connie Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994. CHATHAM COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES THEREINCOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS. No. 1097 (Senate Bill No. 640). AN ACT To provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Chatham County and in each municipality therein; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for the appointment and election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for debt of said districts; to provide for cooperation with local governments; to provide for powers of said boards; to provide for general obligation bonds, notes, and other obligations of said districts; to provide for the form of bonds, provisions for exchange and transfer, certificates of validation, specification of interest rates in notice to district attorney or Attorney General, and in notice of validation hearings; to provide for definition of the terms cost of the project or cost of any project as used in bond resolutions and elsewhere; to provide

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for authorized contents of agreements and instruments of the boards generally; to provide for use of proceeds of sale of bonds, notes, and other instruments; to provide for subsequent issues of bonds, notes, and other instruments; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Securities Act of 1973, shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceedings, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide the procedures connected with the foregoing; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Chatham County Community Improvement District Act. Section 2 . Purpose. The purpose of this Act shall be to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts within Chatham County and each municipality therein, and such districts shall be created for the provision of such of the following governmental services and facilities as may be provided for in the resolution activating each district created under this Act or any supplemental resolution amending same: (1) Street and road construction and maintenance, including curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and devices to control the flow of traffic on streets and roads; (2) Parks and recreational areas and facilities; (3) Storm water and sewage collection and disposal systems; (4) Development, storage, treatment, purification, and distribution of water; (5) Public transportation;

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(6) Terminal and dock facilities and parking facilities; and (7) Such other services and facilities as may be provided for by general law. Section 3 . Definitions. As used in this Act, the term: (1) Agricultural means the growing of crops for sale or raising of animals for sale or use, including the growing of field corps, fruit or nut trees, the raising of livestock or poultry, and the operation of dairies, horseboarding facilities, and riding stables. (2) Board means the governing body created for the governance of each community improvement district authorized in this Act. (3) Bonds, or general obligation bonds means any bonds of a district which are authorized to be issued under the Constitution and laws of Georgia, including refunding bonds but not including notes or other obligations of a district. (4) Caucus of electors means for each district the meeting of electors provided for in this Act at which the elected board members of the district are elected. A quorum at such caucus shall consist of those electors present, and a majority of those present and voting is necessary to elect board members. No proxy votes may be cast. (5) Cost of the project or cost of any project means and includes: (A) All cost of acquisition (by purchase or otherwise), construction, assembly, installation, modification, renovation, or rehabilitation incurred in connection with any project or any part of any project; (B) All costs of real property, fixtures, or personal property used in or in connection with or necessary

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for any project or for any facilities related thereto, including, but not limited to, the cost of all land, estates for years, easements, rights, improvements, water rights, connection for utility services, fees, franchises, permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates; the cost of securing any such franchises, permits, approvals, licenses, or certificates; and the cost of preparation of any application therefor and the cost of all fixtures, machinery, equipment (including all transportation equipment and rolling stock), furniture, and other property used in or in connection with or necessary for any project; (C) All financing charges and loan fees and all interest on bonds, notes, or other obligations of a district which accrue or are paid prior to and during the period of construction of a project and during such additional period as the board may reasonably determine to be necessary to place such project in operation; (D) All costs of engineering, surveying, and architectural and legal services and all expenses incurred by engineers, surveyors, architects, and attorneys in connection with any project; (E) All expenses for inspection of any project; (F) All fees of fiscal agents, paying agents, and trustees for bondholders under any trust agreement, indenture of trust, or similar instrument or agreement; all expenses incurred by any such fiscal agents, paying agents, and trustees; and all other costs and expenses incurred relative to the issuances of any bonds, notes, or other obligations for any project; (G) All expenses of or incidental to determining the feasibility or practicability of any project; (H) All costs of plans and specifications for any project;

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(I) All costs of title insurance and examinations of title with respect to any project; (J) Repayment of any loans made for the advance payment of any part of any of the foregoing costs, including interest thereon and any other expenses of such loans; (K) Administrative expenses of the board and such other expenses as may be necessary or incidental to any project or the financing thereof or the placing of any project in operation; and (L) The establishment of a fund or funds for the creation of a debt service reserve, a renewal and replacement reserve, or such other funds or reserves as the board may approve with respect to the financing and operation of any project and as may be authorized by any bond resolution, trust agreement, indenture of trust, or similar instrument or agreement pursuant to the provisions of which the issuance of any bonds, notes, or other obligations of the district may be authorized. Any cost, obligation, or expense incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of proceeds of bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the district. (6) District means the geographical area designated as such by the resolution of the governing body or bodies consenting to the creation of the community improvement district or as thereafter modified by any subsequent resolution of the governing body or bodies within which the district is or is to be located, or a body corporate and politic being a community improvement district created and activated pursuant to this Act, as the context requires or permits. (7) Electors means the owners of real property within the district which is then subject to taxes, fees,

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and assessments levied by the board, as appear on the most recent ad valorem real property tax return records of Chatham County, or one officer or director of a corporate elector, one trustee of a trust which is an elector, or one designated representative of an elector whose designation is made in writing to the county attorney, on a form satisfactory to the county attorney, at least eight days prior to an election. An owner of multiple parcels has one vote, not one vote per parcel. Multiple owners of one parcel have one vote which must be cast by one of their number who is designated in writing by such multiple owners as their elector. (8) Equitably apportioned among the properties subject to such taxes, fees, and assessments according to the need for governmental services and facilities created by the degree of density of development of each such property, with reference to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board, means that the burden of the taxes, fees, and assessments shall be approtioned among the properties subject thereto based upon the values established in the most recent ad valorem tax reassessment of such properties certified by the chairperson of the Chatham County Board of Tax Assessors. (9) Forestry means the planting and growing of trees for sale in a program which includes reforestation of harvested trees, regular underbrush and undersirable growth clearing, fertilizing, pruning, thinning, cruising, and marking which indicates an active tree-farming operation; it does not include the casual growing of trees on land otherwise idle or held for investment, even though some harvesting of trees may occur thereon. (10) Hereby, herein, hereinunder, and herewith means in or under this Act. (11) Project means the acquisition, construction, installation, modification, renovation, or rehabilitation of land, interest in land, buildings, structures, facilities, or other improvements located or to be located within the district, and the acquisition, installation, modification,

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renovation, rehabilitation, or furnishing of fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, or other property of any nature whatsoever used on, in, or in connection with any such land, interest in land, building, structure, facility, or other improvement, all for the essential public purposes set forth in Section 2 of this Act. (12) Property owner or owner of real property means any entity or person shown as a taxpayer for one or more parcels of real estate on the most recent ad valorem tax records of Chatham County within the district as certified by the Chatham County tax commissioner. Multiple owners of one parcel shall constitute one property owner and shall designate in writing one of their number to represent the whole. (13) Property used nonresidentially means property used for neighborhood shopping, planned shopping center, general commercial, tourist services, institutional office, office services, light industry, heavy industry, central business district, or other commercial or business use which does not include residential. (14) Taxpayer means any entity or person paying ad valorem taxes on real property, whether on one or more parcels of property within the district. Multiple owners of one parcel shall constitute one taxpayer and shall designate in writing one of their number to represent the whole. Section 4 . Creation. Pursuant to Article IX, Section VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended in 1984 (said amendment being set out at Ga. L. 1984, p. 1703), there is created one or more community improvement districts to be located in Chatham County, either wholly within the unincorporated area thereof, or wholly within any municipality therein, or partly within one or more municipalities and partly within the unincorporated area thereof, each of which shall be activated upon compliance with the conditions hereinafter provided and which shall be governed by a board as hereinafter constituted. The conditions for such activation shall be:

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(1) The adoption of a resolution consenting to the creation of each community improvement district by: (A) The Chatham County Board of Commissioners if the district is located wholly within the unincorporated area of Chatham County; (B) The governing authority of the municipality if the district is located wholly within the incorporated area of a municipality; or (C) The governing authorities of Chatham County and any municipality in which the district is partially located if it is located partially within the unincorporated area of Chatham County and partially within the incorporated area of any municipality; and (2) Written consent to the creation of the community improvement district by: (A) A majority of the owners of real property within the district which will be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board of the district; and (B) The owners of real property within the district which constitutes at least 75 percent by value of all real property within the district which will be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board and for this purpose value shall be determined by the most recent approved county ad valorem tax digest; and (C) The written consents provided for above shall be submitted to the Chatham County tax commissioner who shall certify whether subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) of this section have been satisfied with respect to each such proposed district. No district or board created hereunder shall transact any business or exercise any powers hereunder until the foregoing

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conditions are met. Copies of such resolutions shall be filed with the Secretary of State, who shall maintain a record of all districts activated hereunder, and with the Department of Community Affairs. Section 5 . Administration, appointment, and election of board members. (a) Each district created pursuant hereto shall be administered by a board composed of at least five board members to be appointed and elected as hereinafter provided. Two board members shall be appointed by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners if any portion of the district lies within the unincorporated area of Chatham County; two board members shall be appointed by the governing authority of each municipality within which the district is now or hereafter partially located if any portion of the district lies within the incorporated area of such municipality; and the remaining board members, which shall number one more than the appointed members, shall be elected by the owners of real property within the district subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board. Elected board members shall serve for a term of four years, respectively. The appointed board members shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body which appointed them, respectively. (b) The initial board members to be elected as provided in this Act shall be elected in a caucus of electors which shall be held within 60 days after the adoption of the resolution and obtaining the written consents herein provided at such time and place within the district as the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, or the governing body of the municipality if the district lies wholly within the incorporated area thereof, shall designate after notice thereof shall have been given to said electors by publishing such notice in the legal organ of Chatham County as hereinafter provided. Thereafter, there shall be conducted biennially, not later than 60 days following the last day for filing ad valorem real property tax returns in Chatham County, a caucus of said electors at such time and place within the district as the board shall designate in such notice for the purpose of electing board members to those board member positions whose terms expire or are vacant. If a vacancy occurs in an election position on the board, the board shall, within 60 days thereof, call a special election to fill the same to be held within

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60 days of the call unless such vacancy occurs within 180 days of the next regularly scheduled election, in which case a special election may, but need not, be called. For any election held under this Act, notice thereof shall be given to said electors by publishing notice thereof in the legal organ of Chatham County on four dates, at least 45 days, 31 days, 17 days, and 10 days, respectively, prior to such election. (c) The board members shall be subject to recall as any other elected public official by the electors defined in this section. (d) Any board member appointed by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners shall be a qualified voter within the unincorporated area of Chatham County. Any board member appointed by the governing authority of each municipality shall be a qualified voter within said municipality. Any elected board member shall be a qualified voter within Chatham County. If a board member ceases to be a qualified voter, such board member's position shall be declared vacant as of the date of the event terminating such status. (e) The board members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. They shall elect one of their members a chairperson and another as vice chairperson and shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer or a secretary-treasurer, either of whom may but need not be a member of the board. (f) If the boundaries of a district are subsequently changed after creation of the district to include land within a municipality which was not a party to the creation of the district, or if a municipality's boundaries are changed to include land within a then existing district, the governing authority of the municipality shall acquire the right to appoint a member to the board of the district upon entering into the cooperation agreement provided for in Section 9 of this Act. If the boundaries of a district or municipality are subsequently changed after creation of a district to include land within the unincorporated area of Chatham County and the district originally had no land within the unincorporated area of Chatham County, the

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Chatham County Board of Commissioners shall acquire the right to appoint a member to the board of the district upon entering into the cooperation agreement provided for in Section 9 of this Act. The new appointed board member in such cases shall take office upon the vacation of the first elected board member's office to be vacated, by expiration of term, death, resignation, or recall, and the office shall thereafter be appointed by such governing authority. If by municipal annexation or by deannexation of land from a district the district no longer includes land within the unincorporated area of Chatham County or within a municipality, respectively, then upon such occurrence the board member of the district appointed by such governing authority in which the district is no longer located shall cease to be a board member and such member shall thereafter be elected as otherwise provided in this Act. (g) Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Election Code, shall not apply to the election of district board members. Should a vacancy occur in the office of a district board member and the regular caucus of electors be more than six months in the future, a special election shall be called to fill such vacancy, unless filled by appointment as required in this section. The district board may adopt such bylaws not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act to provide for any matter concerning such elections. Section 6 . Taxes, fees, and assessments. (a) The board may levy taxes, fees, and assessments within the district only on real property used nonresidentially, specifically excluding all property exempt from ad valorem taxation under the Constitution or laws of the State of Georgia and all property used for residential, agricultural, or forestry purposes and specifically excluding tangible personal property and intangible property. Any tax, fee, or assessment so levied shall not exceed 2 1/2 percent of the aggregate assessed value of all such real property. The taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board shall be equitably apportioned among the properties subject to such taxes, fees, and assessments according to the need for governmental services and facilities created by the degree of density of development of each such property. The proceeds of taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board shall be used only for the purpose of providing governmental services and facilities

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which are specially required by the degree of density of development within the district and not for the purpose of providing those governmental services and facilities provided to the county or municipality as a whole. Any tax, fee, or assessment so levied shall be collected by Chatham County if the district lies wholly or partly within the unincorporated area of Chatham County, and by the municipality within which it lies if it is wholly within a municipality, in the same manner as taxes, fees, and assessments are levied by Chatham County or the municipality, respectively. Delinquent taxes shall bear the same interest and penalties as Chatham County or municipal ad valorem taxes, respectively, and may be enforced and collected in the same manner. The process of taxes, fees, and assessments so levied, less a fee to cover the costs of collection of 1 percent thereof, but not more than $25,000.00 in any one calendar year, shall be transmitted by Chatham County or the municipality who collects same, to the board and shall be expended by the board only for the purposes authorized in this Act. (b) The board shall levy the above-provided taxes between January 1 and June 1 of each calendar year and shall notify in writing the collecting governing bodies by June 15 of each year so they may include the levy on their regular ad valorem tax bills. (c) If, but for this provision, a parcel of real property is removed from a district or otherwise would become nontaxable, it shall continue to bear the tax millage then extant upon such event for bonded indebtedness of the district then outstanding until said bonded indebtedness then outstanding is paid or refunded. Section 7 . Boundaries of the districts. (a) The boundaries of each district shall be designated as such by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners if wholly within the unincorporated area of Chatham County and such municipalities within which the district may be partially located if partially within the unincorporated area of Chatham County and partially within the one or more municipalities, or by the governing authority of a municipality if wholly within the incorporated area thereof, as set forth in the resolutions required in Section

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4 of this Act or as may thereafter be added as provided in this Act. (b) The boundaries of a district may be increased after the initial creation of a district pursuant to the following: (1) Written consent of a majority of the owners of real property within the area sought to be annexed and which will be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board of the district is first obtained; (2) Written consent is first obtained of owners of real property within the area sought to be annexed which constitutes at least 75 percent by value of the property which will be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board. For this purpose, value shall be determined by the most recent approved county ad valorem tax digest; (3) The adoption of a resolution consenting to the annexation by the board of the district; and (4) The adoption of a resolution consenting to the annexation by the governing authorities of Chatham County, if any portion of the district is or is to be in the unincorporated area of Chatham County, and such municipalities as may have area within the district before or after the annexation. Section 8 . Debt. Each district may incur debt without regard to the requirements of Section V of Article IX of the Constitution of Georgia, or any other provision of law prohibiting or restricting the borrowing of money or the creation of debt by political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, which debt shall be backed by the full faith, credit, and taxing power of the district but shall not be an obligation of the State of Georgia or any other unit of government of the State of Georgia other than the district. Section 9 . Cooperation with local governments. The services and facilities provided pursuant to this Act shall be provided for in a cooperation agreement executed jointly by the

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board and the governing body of Chatham County and any municipalities within which the district is partially located. The provisions of this section shall in no way limit the authority of Chatham County or any such municipality to provide services or facilities within the district; and Chatham County or such municipalities shall retain full and complete authority and control over any of its facilities located within its respective areas of any district. Said control shall include but not be limited to the modification of, access to, and degree and type of services provided through or by facilities of the municipality or county. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit or preempt the application of any governmental laws, ordinances, resolutions, or regulations to the district or the services or facilities provided therein. Section 10 . Powers. (a) Each district and its board created pursuant hereto shall have all of the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this Act, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power: (1) To bring and defend actions; (2) To adopt and amend a corporate seal; (3) To make and execute contracts, agreements, and other instruments necessary or convenient to exercise the powers of the board or to further the public purposes for which the district is created, including, but not limited to, contracts for construction of projects, leases of projects, contracts for sale of projects, agreements for loans to finance projects, and contracts with respect to the use of projects; (4) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character, or any interest therein, in furtherance of the public purposes of the district; (5) To finance (by loan, grant, lease, or otherwise), construct, erect, assembly, purchase, acquire, own, repair, remodel, renovate, rehabilitate, modify, maintain,

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extend, improve, install, sell, equip, expand, add to, operate, or manage any project and to pay the cost of any project from the proceeds of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the district or any other funds of the district, or from any contributions or loans by persons, corporations, partnerships (whether limited or general), or other entities, all of which the board is authorized to receive, accept, and use; (6) To borrow money to further or carry out its public purposes and to execute bonds, notes, other obligations, leases, trust indentures, trust agreements, agreements for the sale of its bonds, notes, or other obligations, loan agreements, security agreements, assignments, and such other agreements or instruments as may be necessary or desirable, in the judgement of the board, to evidence and to provide security for such borrowing; (7) To issue bonds, notes, or other obligations of the district and use the proceeds thereof for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any project and otherwise to further or carry out the public purposes of the district and to pay all costs of the board incidental to, or necessary and appropriate to, furthering or carrying out such purposes; (8) To make application directly or indirectly to any federal, state, county, or municipal government or agency or to any other source, whether public or private, for loans, grants, guarantees, or other financial assistance in furtherance of the district's public purposes and to accept and use the same upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by such federal, state, county, or municipal government or agency or other source; (9) To enter into agreements with the federal government or agency thereof to use the facilities or services of the federal government or any agency thereof in order to further or carry out the public purposes of the district;

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(10) To contract for any period not exceeding 50 years with the State of Georgia, state institutions, or any municipal corporation, county, or political subdivision of this state for the use by the district of any facilities or services of the state or any such state institution, municipal corporation, county, or political subdivision of this state or for the use by any state institution or any municipal corporation, county, or political subdivision of the state of any facilities or services of the district, provided that such contracts shall deal with such activities and transactions as the district and any such political subdivision with which the district contracts are authorized by law to undertake; (11) To receive and use the proceeds of any tax levied by any county or any municipal corporation to pay the costs of any project or for any other purpose for which the board may use its own funds pursuant to this Act; (12) To receive and administer gifts, grants, and devises of money and property of any kind and to administer trusts; (13) To use any real property, personal property, or fixtures or any interest therein or to rent or lease such property to or from others or make contracts with respect to the use thereof or to sell, lease, exchange, transfer, assign, pledge, or otherwise dispose of or grant options for any such property in any manner as it deems to be to the best advantage of the district and the public purposes thereof; (14) To appoint, select, and employ engineers, surveyors, architects, urban or city planners, fiscal agents, attorneys, and others and to fix their compensation and pay their expenses; (15) To encourage and promote the improvement and development of the district and to make, contract for, or otherwise cause to be made long-range plans or proposals for the district in cooperation with Chatham County

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and any municipal corporation in which the district is wholly or partially located; (16) To adopt bylaws governing the conduct of business by the board, the election and duties of officers of the board, and other matters which the board determines to deal with in its bylaws; (17) To exercise any power granted by the laws of this state to public or private corporations which is not in conflict with the public purposes of the district; and (18) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers conferred by this Act. (b) The powers enumerated in each paragraph of this section are cumulative of and in addition to those powers enumerated herein and elsewhere in this Act, and no such power limits or restricts any other power of the board. Section 11 . Bonds, generally. (a) Notes or other obligations issued by a district other than general obligation bonds shall be paid solely from the property pledged to pay such notes or other obligations. General obligation bonds issued by any district shall constitute a general obligation of the district to the repayment of which the full faith and credit and taxing power of the district shall be pledged. (b) All bonds, notes, and other obligations of any district shall be authorized by resolution of its board, adopted by a majority vote of the board members at a regular or special meeting. (c) Bonds, notes or other obligations shall bear such date or dates, shall mature at such time or times not more than 40 years from their respective dates, shall bear interest at such rate or rates (which may be fixed or may fluctuate or otherwise change from time to time), shall be subject to redemption on such terms, and shall contain such other terms, provisions, covenants, assignments, and conditions as the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds, notes, or other obligations may permit or provide. The terms, provisions, covenants,

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assignments, and conditions contained in or provided or permitted by any resolution of the board authorizing the issuance of such bonds, notes, or other obligations shall bind the board members of the district then in office and their successors. (d) The board shall have power from time to time and whenever it deems it expedient to refund any bonds by the issuance of new bonds, whether or not the bonds to be refunded have matured, and may issue bonds partly to refund bonds then outstanding and partly for any other purpose permitted under this Act. The refunding bonds may be exchanged for the bonds to be refunded, with such cash adjustments as may be agreed upon, or may be sold and the proceeds applied to the purchase or redemption of the bonds to be refunded. (e) There shall be no limitation upon the interest rates or any maximum interest rate or rates on any bonds, notes, or other obligations of the district, and the usury laws of this state shall not apply to bonds, notes, or other obligations of these districts. (f) Bonds issued by a district may be in such form, either coupon or fully registered, or both coupon and fully registered, and may be subject to such exchangeability and transferability provisions as the bond resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or any indenture or trust agreement may provide. (g) Bonds shall bear a certificate of validation. The signature of the clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County may be made on the certificate of validation of such bonds by facsimile or by manual execution, stating the date on which such bonds were validated. Such entry shall be original evidence of the fact of judgment and shall be received as original evidence in any court in this state. (h) In lieu of specifying the rate or rates of interest which such bonds are to bear and the principal amount and maturities of said bonds, the notice to the district attorney or

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the Attorney General, the notice to the public of the time, place, and date of the validation hearing, and the petition and complaint for validation may state that the bonds when issued will bear interest at a rate not exceeding a maximum per annum rate of interest (which may be fixed or may fluctuate or otherwise change from time to time) and that the principal amount will not exceed and the final maturity date will not be later than as specified in such notices and petition and complaint or may state that, in the event the bonds are to bear different rates of interest for different maturity dates, none of such rates will exceed the maximum rate (which may be fixed or may fluctuate or otherwise change from time to time) so specified; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting the right of a board to sell such bonds at a discount, even if in doing so the effective interest cost resulting therefrom would exceed the maximum per annum interest rate specified in such notices and in the petition and complaint. (i) The terms cost of the project and cost of any project shall have the meaning prescribed in this Act whenever those terms are referred to in bond resolutions of a board, in bonds, notes, or other obligations of the district, or in notices or proceedings to validate such bonds, notes or other obligations of a district. Section 12 . Authorized contents of agreements and instruments of the board generally; use of proceeds of sale of bonds, notes, etc. (a) Subject to the limitations and procedures provided by this section and by the immediately preceding section, the agreements or instruments executed by a board may contain such provisions not inconsistent with law as shall be determined by such board. (b) The proceeds derived from the sale of all bonds, notes, and other obligations issued by a district shall be held and used for the ultimate purpose of paying, directly or indirectly as permitted in this Act, all or part of the cost of any project or for the purpose of refunding any bonds, notes, or other obligations issued in accordance with this Act.

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(c) Issuance by a board of one or more series of bonds, notes, or other obligations for one or more purposes shall not preclude such board from issuing other bonds, notes, or obligations in connection with the same project or with any other projects; but the proceeding wherein any subsequent bonds, notes, or other obligations are issued shall recognize and protect any prior loan agreement, security agreement, or other agreement or instrument made for any prior issue of bonds, notes, or other obligations, unless in the resolution authorizing such prior issue the right is expressly reserved to the board to issue subsequent bonds, notes, or other obligations on a parity with such prior issue. Section 13 . Construction; applicability of Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Securities Act of 1973; notice, proceeding, publication, referendum. This Act shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. The offer, sale, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations by a district shall not be subject to regulation under Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Securities Act of 1973. No notice, proceeding, or publication except those required by this Act shall be necessary to the performance of any act authorized by this Act, nor shall any such act be subject to referendum. Section 14 . Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part of this Act. The General Assembly declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts of this Act would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 15 . Effective date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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Section 16 . Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. State of Georgia County of Chatham Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation Notice is hereby by given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill provide for the authority to create Community Improvement Districts; and for other purposes. This 10th day of February, 1994. /s/ Joseph E. Mahany, Chairman Chatham County Commission GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, J. Tom Coleman, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 1st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Savannah Morning News/Evening Press, which is the official organ of Chatham County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ J. Tom Coleman, Jr. Senator, 1st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 5, 1994.

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METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITYOPERATING COSTS; INTEREST. No. 1112 (House Bill No. 1451). AN ACT To amend an Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to provide that the interest income from certain reserve funds may be used to pay operating costs until June 30, 1997; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, is amended by striking from the last sentence of subsection (i) of Section 25 the following: June 30, 1994, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: June 30, 1997, so that when so amended the said subsection shall read as follows: (i) Use of Proceeds. The proceeds of the tax levied pursuant to this Act shall be used solely by each local government to fulfill the obligations incurred in the contracts entered into with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority as contemplated in the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, as amended, provided, however, that no more than fifty percent (50%) of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection, until July 1, 2032, after which time no more than sixty percent (60%) of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of

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depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection, and that commencing with July 1, 2032, and for every year thereafter, the proceeds of the tax shall not be used to subsidize operations of the transportation system to an extent greater than fifty percent (50%) of the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection. In adopting its annual budget, the Board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall be authorized to rely upon estimates of all revenues, operating costs, patronage and other factors which may affect the amount of the fare required to limit the operating subsidy herein provided for. If the results of any year's operations reflect that the proceeds of the tax were used to subsidize operations to an extent greater than herein provided, the Board shall adjust fares in order to make up the deficit in operations during a period of not to exceed three (3) succeeding years. If the results of operations in the Authority's fiscal year commencing July 1, 1980 or in any subsequent fiscal year reflect that the proceeds of the tax were not used to subsidize operations to the maximum extent herein provided, the Board may, in its sole discretion, reserve any amounts that could have been used to subsidize operations in that fiscal year and later use said reserved amounts and any interest earned on said reserved amounts to provide an additional subsidy for operations in any future fiscal year or years. The words `operating costs of the system' for purposes of this subsection 25(i) are defined to include all of the costs of that division of the Authority directly involved and that portion of the nonoperating administrative costs of those divisions of the Authority indirectly involved, through the provision of support services, in providing mass transportation services for the metropolitan area, but exclusive of the costs of the division or divisions directly involved and that portion of the nonoperating administrative costs of those divisions indirectly involved, in the planning, design, acquisition, construction and improvement of the rapid transit system, according to accepted principles of accounting, and also exclusive of nonrecurring costs and charges incurred in order to comply with any statute or regulation concerning either the protection or cleaning up of the environment, or accessibility by handicapped or disabled persons, or occupational

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health or safety, or with any judgment, decree, or order of any court or regulatory agency in implementation of any such statute or regulation. If any proceeds of the tax levied pursuant to this Act are held for the purpose of planning, designing, acquiring, or constructing additional facilities or equipment for or improvements to the rapid transit system and are invested, then all interest earned from such investments shall be used only for such purposes or for paying the principal of or interest on bonds or certificates issued for such purposes. Commencing July 1, 1988, and until June 30, 1997, interest earned on reserve funds set aside: (1) For rebuilding, repairing, or renovating facilities of the rapid transit system; (2) For replacing, repairing, or renovating equipment or other capital assets thereof; or (3) From the sale or other disposition of real property, may, without regard to the original source of the funds so reserved, be used to pay the operating costs of the system as such costs are defined in this subsection. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to provide that the interest income from certain reserve funds may be used for operating expenses and for other purposes. This 23rd day of December, 1993.

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jim Martin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Decatur-DeKalb News/Era, which is the official organ of DeKalb County, on the following date: December 30, 1993. /s/ Jim Martin Representative, 47th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to provide that the interest income from certain reserve funds may be used for operating expenses and for other purposes. This 23rd day of December, 1993. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jim Martin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News

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Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Jim Martin Representative, 47th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to provide that the interest income from certain reserve funds may be used for operating expenses and for other purposes. This 23rd day of December, 1993. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jim Martin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Jim Martin Representative, 47th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to provide that the interest income from certain reserve funds may be used for operating expenses and for other purposes. This 23rd day of December, 1993. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jim Martin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: December 30, 1993. /s/ Jim Martin Representative, 47th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL)

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approve March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to provide that the interest income from certain reserve funds may be used for operating expenses and for other purposes. This 23rd day of December, 1993. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jim Martin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tribune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: December 29, 1993. /s/ Jim Martin Representative, 47th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 8, 1994.

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METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITYBOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS; QUORUM; SECURITY FORCE; TORTS. No. 1113 (House Bill No. 1452). AN ACT To amend an Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to provide that members of the Authority board of directors serve for their respective terms of office and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified; to change the quorum for meetings of that board; to provide for the authority and immunity of members of the Authority's security force and provide for circumstances under which such members shall be liable in tort for actions taken in performance of their duties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, is amended by striking the last undesignated paragraph of subsection (a) of Section 6 and inserting in its place the following: Except as provided above, all appointments shall be for terms of four years except that a vacancy caused otherwise than by expiration shall be filled for the unexpired portion thereof by the local governing body which made the original appointment to the vacant position, or its successor in office. A member of the Board may be appointed to succeed himself. Appointments to fill expiring terms shall be made by the local governing body prior to the expiration of the term, but such appointments shall not be made more than thirty days prior to the expiration of the term. Members appointed to the Board shall serve for the terms of office specified in this section and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified.

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Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (h) of Section 6 and inserting in its place the following: (h) The Board shall hold at least one meeting each month. The Secretary of the Board shall give written notice to each member of the Board at least two days prior to any called meeting that may be scheduled, and said Secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for his giving notice as above. A majority of the total membership of the Board, as it may exist at the time, shall constitute a quorum. On any question presented, the number of members present shall be recorded. By affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, the Board may exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the Board, except as otherwise hereinafter provided or as limited by its bylaws, and no vacancy on the original membership of the Board, or thereafter, shall impair the power of the Board to act. All meetings of the Board, its Executive Committee or any committee appointed by the Board shall be subject to all provisions, except for Section 2(a), of an Act providing that all meetings of certain public bodies shall be open to the public, approved March 28, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 575), as now or hereafter amended. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (o) of Section 8 and inserting in its place the following: (o) The power to contract for, or to provide and maintain, with respect to the facilities and property owned, leased, operated or under the control of the Authority, and within the territory thereof, a security force to protect persons and property, dispense unlawful or dangerous assemblages and assemblages which obstruct full and free passage, control pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and otherwise preserve and protect the public peace, health and safety. For these purposes, a member of such force shall be a peace officer and, as such, shall have authority and immunities equivalent to those of a peace officer of the municipality or county in which that person is discharging the duties as a member of such force. Peace officers employed under this subsection shall be personally liable to one who sustains special damages as a result of any official act of such officers if done

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oppressively, maliciously, corruptly, or without authority of law. Section 4 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, to change certain provisions of the Act relating to the timing of appointment of Board members; to provide for quorum and vote requirements; to provide authorization for certain transportation service contracts; to provide that the interest income from certain reserve funds may be used for operating expenses; to provide for circumstances under which MARTA peace officers shall be liable in tort for the actions taken in performance of their duties under law; and for other purposes. This 23rd day of December, 1993. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jim Martin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Decatur-DeKalb News/Era, which is the official organ of DeKalb County, on the following date: December 30, 1993. /s/ Jim Martin Representative, 47th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, to change certain provisions of the Act relating to the timing of appointment of Board members; to provide for quorum and vote requirements; to provide authorization for certain transportation service contracts; to provide that the interest income from certain reserve funds may be used for operating expenses; to provide for circumstances under which MARTA peace officers shall be liable in tort for the actions taken in performance of their duties under law; and for other purposes. This 23rd day of December, 1993. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jim Martin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Jim Martin Representative, 47th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, to change certain provisions of the Act relating to the timing of appointment of Board members; to provide for quorum and vote requirements; to provide authorization for certain transportation service contracts; to provide that the interest income from certain reserve funds may be used for operating expenses; to provide for circumstances under which MARTA peace officers shall be liable in tort for the actions taken in performance of their duties under law; and for other purposes. This 23rd day of December, 1993. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jim Martin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: December 30, 1993. /s/ Jim Martin Representative, 47th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, to change certain provisions of the Act relating to the timing of appointment of Board members; to provide for quorum and vote requirements; to provide authorization for certain transportation service contracts; to provide that the interest income from certain reserve funds may be used for operating expenses; to provide for circumstances under which MARTA peace officers shall be liable in tort for the actions taken in performance of their duties under law; and for other purposes. This 23rd day of December, 1993. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jim Martin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post-Tribune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: December 29, 1993. /s/ Jim Martin Representative, 47th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, to change certain provisions of the Act relating to the timing of appointment of Board members; to provide for quorum and vote requirements; to provide authorization for certain transportation service contracts; to provide that the interest income from certain reserve funds may be used for operating expenses; to provide for circumstances under which MARTA peace officers shall be liable in tort for the actions taken in performance of their duties under law; and for other purposes. This 23rd day of December, 1993. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jim Martin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Clayton News/Daily, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Jim Martin Representative, 47th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 8, 1994. EAST POINT PARKING AUTHORITYMEMBERSHIP; APPOINTMENTS. No. 1123 (House Bill No. 1794). AN ACT To amend an Act to create the East Point Parking Authority, approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2481), as amended, so as to change the composition and appointment of membership on the authority; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act to create the East Point Parking Authority, approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2481), as amended, is amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 2. (a) Membership. The authority shall consist of nine members, one of whom shall be the Mayor of the City of East Point, Georgia, or a designated nominee. (b) Qualifications. All persons who have resided within the limits of the City of East Point for at least six months shall be eligible for nomination and appointment to membership on the authority.

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(c) Composition and appointment. The remaining eight positions for membership on the authority shall be filled by members of the city council with each member of the city council being entitled to appoint in open meeting one person to the authority. Upon the enactment of this Act, the existing members shall continue to serve for the terms for which they were appointed; provided, however, that the initial two new appointments shall be appointed for terms to expire December 31, 1995. Thereafter, upon completion of a term of appointment, each successor shall be appointed for a four-year term and until their successors have been selected and appointed. Any member of the authority may be selected and appointed to succeed himself or herself. All appointments shall be for a term commencing on January 1 and ending December 31. The members of the authority shall enter upon their duties immediately after such appointment. The authority shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson and one to serve as vice chairperson who shall be elected for a term of one year or until a successor to each is elected and qualified and annually thereafter the authority shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson in the same manner for a one-year term. The authority shall also select a secretary-treasurer which secretary-treasurer which secretary-treasurer need not necessarily be a member of the authority and, if not a member, he or she shall have no voting rights and said secretary-treasurer shall be selected to serve at the pleasure of the authority. No member of the authority shall hold more than one office except that of secretary-treasurer. Five members of the authority shall constitute a quorum. A majority of the members shall be empowered to exercise the rights and perform all the duties of the authority and no vacancies on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to act. In the event of a vacancy on the authority through death, resignation, or otherwise, the same shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member ceasing to be a member of such authority for any reason by the mayor or that member of council who was entitled to originally make such appointment. The authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government. It shall have perpetual existence. In the event that the number of members of the authority, the qualifications of the membership, or the manner in which the members of the authority shall be selected shall ever be the

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subject of change, the same may be accomplished by an Act of the General Assembly of Georgia. (d) Compensation. Each member of the authority shall be compensated by the city at the rate of $50.00 per month; provided, however, that the member must attend at least one meeting per month to receive such compensation. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor. The provisions of Section 1 of this Act shall in no manner affect existing contracts and obligations. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that the City of East Point, Georgia, intends to apply for the passage of local legislation in the 1994 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, which convenes in January, 1994. The title of the Bill to be introduced shall be as follows: An Act to amend an Act establishing the East Point Parking Authority, established by that certain resolution of the City of East Point, Georgia for that Act approved March 3, 1955, (GA. L. 1955, p. 2481) and further amended by that Act approved May 4, 1992, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6825); and for other purposes: This 4th day of February, 1994. By: Frank E. Coggin, as Attorney for the City of East Point, Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dick Lane, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 55th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: February 8, 1994. /s/ Dick Lane Representative, 55th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 8, 1994. CITY OF TOCCOACORPORATE LIMITS; DEANNEXATION. No. 1126 (House Bill No. 1497). AN ACT To amend an Act incorporating the City of Toccoa, approved December 20, 1897 (Ga. L. 1897, p. 341), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4523), and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4270), so as to deannex and exclude certain property from the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1 . An Act incorporating the City of Toccoa, approved December 20, 1897 (Ga. L. 1897, p. 341), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4523), and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4270), is amended by striking paragraphs (4), (10), (26), (27), (30), (47), and (49) of subsection (a) of Section 3A, which read as follows: (4) Georgia Highway 17 (Big A Road) - All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 440th District, G.M., and the 267th District, G.M., Stephens County Georgia, and beginning at the intersection of Big A Road and the corporate limits of the City of Toccoa, thence extending in a Southeasterly direction 3,800 feet more or less to the intersection of Georgia Highway 17 and the Northern right of way of Georgia Highway 13 (Toccoa By-Pass) and containing all that property between the Southern most right of way and the Northernmost right of way of Big A Road from the point of beginning to the point of its intersection of Georgia Highway 13 as more specifically described herein. (10) West Currahee Street (U.S. Highway 123) - All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 440th District, G.M., Stephens County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of West Currahee Street (U.S. Highway 123) and the current corporate limits of the City of Toccoa, said corporate limits being located to the Southwest of the intersection of West Currahee Street and Foster Street; thence continuing in a Southwesterly direction along West Currahee Street (U.S. Highway 123) 11,200 feet more or less to the intersection with Georgia Highway 13 (Toccoa By-Pass), and containing all the property in the right of way of the West Currahee Street (U.S. Highway 123) from its point of beginning to its point of ending as more particularly described herein. (26) Isbell Circle - All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 440th District, G.M., Stephens County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of Isbell Circle and the Eastern right of way of Georgia Highway 145 (Liberty Hill Road) and continuing in a Northeasterly direction across the right of way of Southern Railroad and extending 1,300 feet

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more or less to the end of Isbell Circle, and containing all that property within the right of way of Isbell Circle as more particularly described herein. (27) Industrial Boulevard - All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 440th District, G.M., Stephens County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the Northern right of way of Isbell Circle; thence continuing in a Northerly and then Northwesterly direction along Industrial Boulevard 2,800 feet more or less to the intersection of Industrial Boulevard and the Eastern right of way of Collier Road and containing all of that property within the right of way of Industrial Boulevard as more particularly described herein. (30) Liberty Hill Road - All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 440th District, G.M., Stephens County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of Liberty Hill Road and the current corporate limits of the City of Toccoa, said intersection also being the intersection of Liberty Hill Road and Rose Lane; thence continuing in a Southwesterly direction along Liberty Hill Road (Georgia Highway 145) on the Southern Railway right of way 3,200 feet more or less to the intersection of Liberty Hill Road and the Northeastern right of way of Georgia Highway 13 (Toccoa By-Pass) and containing all that property within the right of way of Liberty Hill Road as more particularly described herein. (47) Toccoa By-Pass (Georgia Highway 13) - All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 440th District, G.M., Stephens County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the Toccoa By-Pass (Georgia Highway 13) and U.S. Highway 123 (West Currahee Street), continuing in a general Easterly direction along the Toccoa By-Pass 21,600 feet more or less to the intersection of the Toccoa By-Pass and the Western right of way of Georgia Highway 17 (Big A Road) and containing all that property located with in the right of way of the Toccoa By-Pass (Georgia Highway 13) as the same is more particularly described herein.

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(49) U.S. Highway 123 - All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 440th District, G.M., Stephens County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of East Currahee Street (U.S. Highway 123 and Tugalo Street) and proceeding in an Easterly and Northeasterly direction along U.S. Highway 123; thence in a Southeasterly direction continuing along U.S. Highway 123 to the State line boundary between the State of Georgia and the State of South Carolina, and containing all that property within the right of way of U.S. Highway 123 as the same is more particularly described herein., and inserting in their places new paragraphs (4), (10), (26), (27), (30), (47), and (49), respectively, to read as follows: (4) Reserved. (10) Reserved. (26) Reserved. (27) Reserved. (30) Reserved. (47) Reserved. (49) Reserved. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking paragraph (6) of subsection (a) of Section 3B, which reads as follows: (6) Ridge Road - All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 440th District, G.M., Stephens County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of Ridge Road and Hayes Street, said intersection beginning on the Easterly right of way of Hayes Street, and thence continuing a distance of 535 ft., more or less, to the end of Hayes Street, and containing all of the property within the right of way of Ridge Road as described herein., and inserting in its place a new paragraph (6) to read as follows: (6) Reserved.

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Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 Session of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia a bill to change the boundaries of the City of Toccoa, Georgia, by de-annexation of certain public streets, roads, and rights of way; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes. This 5th day of January, 1994. STEPHENS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Mary Jeanette Jamieson, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 22nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Toccoa Record, which is the official organ of Stephens County, on the following date: January 6, 1994. /s/ Mary Jeanette Jamieson Representative, 22nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of January, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994.

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PUTNAM COUNTYHOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; COUNTY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES; REFERENDUMS. No. 1128 (House Bill No. 1648). AN ACT To provide for homestead exemptions from Putnam County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for residents of that county and school district after a phase in period; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of each exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for referenda; to provide for applicability, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Part 1 Section 1 . For purposes of this part, the term: (1) Ad valorem taxes for county purposes means all ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Putnam County including, but not limited to, taxes to retire bonded indebtedness but not including county school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2 . Each resident of Putnam County is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Putnam County ad valorem taxes for county purposes the following amounts: (1) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1995, $4,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead;

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(2) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1996, $6,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; (3) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1997, $8,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; and (4) For all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1998, $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. The value of the homestead in excess of the amount exempted by this section shall remain subject to taxation. Section 3 . The tax commissioner of Putnam County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this part and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 4 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this part to notify the tax commissioner of Putnam County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 5 . The exemptions granted by this part shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or county school district taxes for educational purposes. Section 6 . The exemptions granted by this part shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from Putnam County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Section 7 . The exemptions granted by this part shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 8 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of

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Putnam County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this part to the electors of Putnam County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the earliest date therefor permissible under Code Section 21-3-52 of the O.C.G.A. and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Putnam County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall Part 1 of an Act be approved which provides for a homestead exemption of Putnam County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 for qualified residents after a phase in period? All persons desiring to vote for approval of this part shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of this part, then Sections 1 through 7 of this part shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If Sections 1 through 7 of this part are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 through 7 of this part shall not become effective, and this part shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Putnam County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Part 2 Section 9 . For purposes of this Act, the term:

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(1) Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Putnam County school district including, but not limited to, taxes to retire school bond indebtedness. (2) Homestead means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A. Section 10 . Each resident of the Putnam County school district is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the following amounts: (1) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1995, $4,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; (2) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1996, $6,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; (3) For the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1997, $8,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; and (4) For all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1998, $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. The value of the homestead in excess of the amount exempted by this section shall remain subject to taxation. Section 11 . The tax commissioner of Putnam County or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by this part and shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. Section 12 . The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption

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under this part to notify the tax commissioner of Putnam County or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. Section 13 . The exemptions granted by this part shall not apply to or affect any state taxes, municipal taxes, or county taxes for county purposes. Section 14 . The exemptions granted by this part shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption from Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. Section 15 . The exemptions granted by this part shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. Section 16 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Putnam County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this part to the electors of the Putnam County school district for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the earliest date therefor permissible under Code Section 21-3-52 of the O.C.G.A. and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Putnam County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: () YES () NO Shall Part 2 of an Act be approved which provides for a homestead exemption of Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 for qualified residents after a phase in period?

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of this part shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of this part, then Sections 9 through 15 of this part shall become of full force and effect immediately and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995. If Sections 9 through 15 of this part are not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 9 through 15 of this part shall not become effective, and this part shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Putnam County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Part 3 Section 17 . Except as otherwise provided in Part 1 and 2 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 18 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for homestead exemptions from Putnam County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Putnam County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of such county and school district; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes. This 24th day of January,, 1994.

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Bobby Eugene Parham Representative Bobby Eugene Parham 122nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Bobby Eugene Parham, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 122nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Eatonton Messenger, which is the official organ of Putnam County, on the following date: January 27, 1994. /s/ Bobby Eugene Parham Representative, 122nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. FAYETTE COUNTYSTATE COURT; CREATION. No. 1129 (House Bill No. 1668). AN ACT To create a court to be known as the State Court of Fayette County; to define its jurisdiction and powers; to provide for the election, qualifications, duties, powers, terms, and compensation of the judge and solicitor thereof; to provide for a court reporter; to provide for the pleading and practice and rules

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of procedure therein; to provide for jurors for said court; to provide for costs of said court; to provide for appeals from said court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, there is created a state court in Fayette County, which shall be known as the State Court of Fayette County, with the powers and duties set out in this Act. Section 2 . The governing authority of Fayette County shall provide an adequate place and facilities for the holding of the State Court of Fayette County. The said court shall be located in the City of Fayetteville, Georgia. Section 3 . There shall be a judge of the State Court of Fayette County, who shall be elected for a term of four years and shall be elected each four years thereafter at succeeding general elections. Qualifying and primary elections preceeding the general election shall be as required by law. The first election for said judge of the State Court of Fayette County shall be in the general election to be held in November, 1994, and the term of said officer so elected shall begin January 1, 1995. Section 4 . The judge of the State Court of Fayette County shall have been a resident of the State of Georgia for three years, next preceding the beginning of said judge's term of office; the judge shall also have been a resident of Fayette County for one year, next preceding the beginning of said judge's term of office. A qualified candidate shall not be less than 25 years of age at the commencement of his or her term of office, shall have been admitted to the practice of law for at least five years, and shall be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia. The judge of the State Court of Fayette County shall be a full-time judge and shall not engage in the private practice of law.

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Section 5 . The State Court of Fayette County shall have terms two months in duration, to be held on the first Monday of every other month commencing with the first Monday in February, 1995. Succeeding terms shall begin in April, June, August, October, and December. Such terms shall remain open for the transaction of business until the next succeeding term of said court. The terms of said court are subject to being lengthened or shortened upon the sole discretion of the judge of said court. The court shall be open at all times for business. Each term of said court shall have a jury and a nonjury calendar. When there are not sufficient contested jury cases the judge of said court, in his or her own discretion, may omit the drawing of a jury for any term of said court; however, this will not prohibit said judge from having a nonjury calendar during any term of court at which said judge omits having jury cases. Section 6 . All actions in the State Court of Fayette County shall be commenced just as actions are commenced in the superior courts of this state. Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Georgia Civil Practice Act, as it now exists and as it may be hereafter amended, shall serve as the rules of practice and procedure in the State Court of Fayette County. Section 7 . Either party may demand a jury trial at any time prior to the commencement of the trial by filing a separate demand for trial by jury; provided, however, where neither party demands a trial by jury the judge of the State Court of Fayette County shall have the right on said judge's own motion and in his or her own discretion to refer any cause involving an issue of fact to a jury for trial for a general verdict in said case, or said judge may refer any issue of fact to a jury for the rendering of a special verdict on such issue, said jury trial to be had in all other respects as if demanded by a party to said case. A jury trial once demanded by either party shall not be waived except by written consent of the opposite party. Section 8 . The jurors for the State Court of Fayette County shall be drawn and selected from the jury box of the Superior Court of Fayette County. The judge shall draw a sufficient number of jurors in the manner required by law. All laws with reference to the selection of traverse jurors in the superior

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courts not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall apply to the State Court of Fayette County. The jurors so drawn shall be summoned by the Sheriff of Fayette County, or other lawful officer, in the manner authorized in the Superior Court of Fayette County at least five days before the court date at which they are called to serve, and from the jurors drawn and summoned as above provided, there shall be empaneled in all civil cases to be tried by a jury in said court, a panel of twelve prospective jurors, and in each case, each side shall have three peremptory strikes, to be used as required by Georgia law, and the six remaining jurors shall constitute a jury for the trial of such case. If there should be any deficiency of jurors from cause or absence, the sheriff by direction of the court shall complete the jury by talesman sufficient to meet the needs of the court. Each juror shall receive the same compensation while serving as a juror in said court as is paid in the superior court of said county, the same to be paid by Fayette County under the laws governing the payment of superior court jurors. All laws of force with reference to the qualifications, oaths, exemptions, and financing of jurors in the superior courts of this state shall, when not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, be observed in said State Court of Fayette County. Section 9 . (a) Proceedings in criminal cases in the State Court of Fayette County shall be by accusation or referral of indictment by the Superior Court of Fayette County and trial shall conform to rules governing like proceedings in the superior court, except that the jury in said court shall consist of six jurors to be stricken alternately by the defendant and state from a panel of twelve, as provided by Georgia law. The defendant shall be entitled to four peremptory strikes and the state shall be entitled to two peremptory strikes. The remaining jurors shall compose the jury. (b) All prosecutions in criminal cases instituted in the State Court of Fayette County shall be by written accusation framed and signed by the prosecuting attorney of such court. The accusation need not be supported by an affidavit except in those cases where the defendant has not been previously arrested in conjunction with the transaction charged in the accusation and the accusation is to be used as the basis for the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the defendant. Any prosecution for a

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county ordinance violation or traffic violation may be upon citation. (c) Proceedings in criminal cases in said court after accusation shall conform to rules governing like proceedings in the superior courts, except for the provisions for jurors set forth in this section. (d) Said court shall sit as a committal court upon all criminal warrants issued by the judge thereof, where demand is made therefor by an accused. (e) The clerk of the State Court of Fayette County is authorized to receive all criminal warrants for filing, to assign each such warrant a case number, and to forward each such warrant to the office of the solicitor of said court for purposes of having an accusation drawn. Section 10 . The judge of the State Court of Fayette County may appoint a judge pro hac vice to discharge the duties of the judge temporarily when the services of a judge pro hac vice are required or when the judge is unable or disqualified to discharge the duties of his or her office. A candidate for judge pro hac vice must conform to the qualifications required of a judge of the state court as set out in Section 4 of this Act. When the appointment of such a person as judge pro hac vice, together with his or her oath, which shall be the same as is required of the judge, has been recorded in the office of the judge of the Probate Court of Fayette County, such judge pro hac vice may exercise all the powers of the judge of said state court. Such judge pro hac vice appointment may be vacated at any time by order of the judge to be likewise recorded, and any other qualified person may be appointed as judge pro hac vice as provided in this section. The compensation of such judge pro hac vice shall be set by the judge of the state court subject to approval by the Board of Commissioners of Fayette County and shall be paid from county funds. Section 11 . The State Court of Fayette County shall have jurisdiction, within the territorial limits of the county and concurrent with the superior courts, over the following matters:

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(1) The trial of criminal cases below the grade of felony. All such cases that are pending in the Superior Court of Fayette County as of January 1, 1995, shall be immediately transferred to the State Court of Fayette County; (2) The trial of civil actions without regard to the amount in controversy, except those actions in which exclusive jurisdiction is vested in the superior courts; (3) The hearing of applications for and the issuance of arrest and search warrants; (4) The holding of courts of inquiry; (5) The punishment of contempts by fine not exceeding $500.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding 20 days, or both; (6) Review of decisions of other courts as may be provided by law; (7) All county ordinance violations that have been within the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Court of Fayette County are, as of January 1, 1995, within the exclusive jurisdiction of the State Court of Fayette County. All county ordinance violation cases that are pending in the Magistrate Court of Fayette County as of January 1, 1995, shall be immediately transferred to the State Court of Fayette County; (8) All cases involving violations of the traffic laws of the State of Georgia that have been within the jurisdiction of the Probate Court of Fayette County are, as of January 1, 1995, within the exclusive jurisdiction of the State Court of Fayette County. All such cases that are pending in the Probate Court of Fayette County as of January 1, 1995, shall be immediately transferred to the State Court of Fayette County; and (9) All that jurisdiction that is allocated to state courts in Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the Official Code of

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Georgia Annotated as it now exists and as it may be hereafter amended. Section 12 . The clerk of the Superior Court of Fayette County shall be the Clerk of the State Court of Fayette County. The Sheriff of Fayette County shall perform for the State Court of Fayette County all those duties and service that are presently, or hereafter may be, performed by the Sheriff of Fayette County for the Superior Court of Fayette County, and are consistent with the duties and services which are required by the State Court of Fayette County. The clerk of the State Court and the Sheriff of Fayette County are to receive compensation as required by law. Section 13 . The judge of the State Court of Fayette County may appoint an official court reporter who shall report such cases as the court may require. The reporter shall receive the same fees as allowed for similar service in the Superior Court of Fayette County which shall be taxed and enforced as in the Superior Court of Fayette County. Section 14 . All civil cases that are pending in the Superior Court of Fayette County as of January 1, 1995, may be transferred to the State Court of Fayette County, providing said cases are within the jurisdiction of the state court. Such transfers require the consent of all parties. In the event a case is transferred from the Superior Court of Fayette County to the State Court of Fayette County, the case will proceed as if it had originated in said state court. Section 15 . Costs for all cases in the State Court of Fayette County shall be the same as costs that are employed in the Superior Court of Fayette County. Section 16 . From and after the passage of this Act, the clerk of the State Court of Fayette County shall pay into the county treasury of Fayette County all amounts of cost, fines and forfeitures collected by said court, such amounts to be paid in the fund of the county treasury. Section 17 . The judge of the State Court of Fayette County shall receive as compensation an amount equal to 85

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percent of the base salary of a judge in the superior courts in the State of Georgia. Such compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Fayette County. Section 18 . All cases in the State Court of Fayette County shall be subject to review to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court of Georgia in the same manner as judgments and orders of the superior courts are now reviewed. Section 19 . There shall be a solicitor of the State Court of Fayette County who shall be elected for a term of four years and shall be elected each four years thereafter at succeeding general elections. Qualifying and primary elections preceding the general election shall be as required by law. The first election for said solicitor of the State Court of Fayette County shall be in the general election to be held in November, 1994, and the term of said solicitor so elected shall begin January 1, 1995. Section 20 . The solicitor of the State Court of Fayette County shall, on the date he or she takes office, permanently reside within Fayette County, shall have been a resident of Fayette County for one year, next preceding the commencement of his or her term, shall as of such date be at least 25 years of age, shall have been admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia for three years, and shall be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia. The position of solicitor shall be a full-time position, and the solicitor may not engage in the private practice of law. Section 21 . The solicitor of the State Court of Fayette County shall receive as compensation an amount equal to 75 percent of the salary of the judge in the State Court of Fayette County. Such compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Fayette County. Section 22 . The solicitor of the State Court of Fayette County may appoint a solicitor pro tempore who shall have the same authority as the solicitor in the solicitor's absence. A candidate for solicitor pro tempore must conform to the qualifications required of a solicitor of the state court set out in Section 20 of this Act. The solicitor pro tempore shall be paid from funds of Fayette County such reasonable amount as the solicitor

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may determine, subject to approval by the Board of Commissioners of Fayette County. The solicitor pro tempore shall serve at the pleasure of the solicitor. Section 23 . All provisions of this Act, excepting those which refer to the election of the judge and solicitor of the court, shall become effective on January 1, 1995. Those provisions of this Act relating to the election of the judge and solicitor of the State Court of Fayette County shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 24 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create the State Court of Fayette County; to provide for all related matters; and for other purposes. This 7th day of January, 1994. William R. McNally County Attorney Fayette County January 12, 1994 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dan Lakly, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 105th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fayette County News, which is the official organ of Fayette County, on the following date: January 12, 1994. /s/ Dan Lakly Representative, 105th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. BEN HILL COUNTYBOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION; CREATION. No. 1131 (House Bill No. 1739). AN ACT To create a board of elections and registration in Ben Hill County; to provide for authority; to empower said board with the powers and duties of the election superintendent relating to the conduct of elections; to empower said board with the powers and duties of the board of registrars relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures; to provide for the qualifications and terms of the members of said board; to provide a method for the appointment or election, resignation, and removal of its members; to provide for a chairperson and operating budget of the board and for offices, clerical assistants, and employees; to define its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for compensation for the members of said board; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Pursuant to the authorization contained in subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-40 of the O.C.G.A., there is created a Ben Hill County Board of Elections and Registration and said board is empowered with the powers and duties of the election superintendent relating to the conduct of elections and

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with the powers and duties of the board of registrars relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures in and for Ben Hill County, Georgia. Section 2 . The Ben Hill County Board of Elections and Registration shall be comprised of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and a resident of Ben Hill County, and who shall be selected in the following manner: (1) One member shall be appointed by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party which receives the highest number of votes within the county for its candidate for Governor in the general election immediately preceding the appointment of the member, and one member shall be appointed by the political party which receives the second highest number of votes within the county for its candidate for Governor in the general election immediately preceding the appointment of the member. Each of such appointments shall have been ratified by a majority of the members of each of such respective executive committees voting at a meeting duly called and held for such purpose. In the event any appointment is not ratified by the vote of a majority of the members of such executive committee at least 60 days immediately preceding the date on which such members are to take office, then the members of the respective executive committees may elect such members by two-thirds' majority of the membership at such executive committee at least 45 days immediately preceding the date on which such members are to take office; otherwise, such members shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of this Act; and (2) Three members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Ben Hill County, Georgia, and one of said members shall be designated by said governing authority as supervisor of registration and elections and that person shall be the administrator and chairperson of the board and shall carry out all duties of voter registration and elections. Said person shall hold the position of administrator and chairperson for a period of two years. Thereafter, the administrator and chairperson of

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said board shall be appointed by the governing authority of Ben Hill County as one of the members of said board for a term of two years and nothing shall prevent said governing authority from appointing the same person. Section 3 . No person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member of the board during the term of such elective office, and the position of any such member shall be deemed vacant upon such member's qualifying as a candidate for an elective public office. Section 4 . No person shall take office as a member of the board unless the respective appointing or electing authority files an affidavit with the clerk of the Superior Court of Ben Hill County no later than 30 days immediately preceding the date on which such member is to take office stating the name and residential address of the person appointed or elected and certifying that such member has been duly appointed or elected as provided in this Act. The clerk of the superior court shall record each such certification on the minutes of the superior court and shall certify the name of each appointed or elected member and the name of the supervisor of registration and elections to the Secretary of State and shall provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to the members within the same time and in the same manner as provided by general law for registrars. In the event any appointing or electing authority fails to make a regular appointment or election within the time specified in this section or in Section 2 of this Act or fails to make an interim appointment or election to fill a vacancy in the board within 90 days after the creation of such vacancy, such regular member or the member to fill such vacancy shall be appointed forthwith by the governing authority of Ben Hill County. Section 5 . The initial members appointed or elected to the board shall serve for a term of office beginning May 1, 1994, and expiring at the end of December 31, 1995, and until the selection and qualification of their respective successors. Thereafter, all appointees shall serve for a term of two years beginning on the first day of January immediately following the expiration of the respective member's term of office and until a successor is appointed or elected and qualified, except in the event of resignation or removal as provided in this Act.

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Successors shall be appointed in the manner specified in Section 2 of this Act for the appointment or election of the member who is being succeeded. Members shall be eligible to succeed themselves and shall have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of resignation to the respective appointing or electing authority and to the clerk of the Superior Court of Ben Hill County. Members shall also be subject to removal from the board at any time, for cause, after notice and hearing, by the appointing or electing authority but otherwise in the same manner provided by general law for the removal of registrars. Section 6 . The compensation of the supervisor of registration and elections shall be fixed by the governing authority of Ben Hill County and the compensation of the remaining members of the board shall be likewise fixed and paid by the governing authority of Ben Hill County. Section 7 . In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any member other than the supervisor of registration and elections before the expiration of that member's term of office, whether by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the respective appointing or electing authority shall appoint or elect a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is regularly appointed or elected. Section 8 . The first members of the board shall take office on May 1, 1994. Provisions in paragraph (1) of Section 2 and in Section 4 of this Act specifying the time for performing certain duties before a member takes office are waived for the initial members of the board. Before entering upon a member's duties, each member shall take substantially the same oath as required by general law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest. Section 9 . Upon the members of the board taking office, the present board of registrars of Ben Hill County shall be abolished and shall deliver to the chairperson of the board, upon his or her written request, the custody of all equipment, supplies, materials, books, papers, records, and facilities of every kind pertaining to such powers and duties. The election superintendent of Ben Hill County shall likewise be relieved of any responsibilities pertaining to the conduct of elections and shall deliver

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to the chairperson of the board, upon his or her written request, the custody of all equipment, supplies, materials, books, papers, records, and facilities of every kind pertaining to such powers and duties. Section 10 . (a) The Ben Hill County Board of Elections and Registration shall be empowered with all powers and duties relating to the conduct of elections as election superintendent pursuant to provisions of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. (b) The Ben Hill County Board of Elections and Registration is empowered with all of the powers and duties relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures as board of registrars pursuant to the provisions of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. (c) This Act is intended to implement the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-40 of the O.C.G.A. and shall be construed liberally so as to effectuate that purpose. (d) The board shall propose an annual budget to the county governing authority for approval or negotiation detailing the expenditures necessary for the execution of its duties. Section 11 . The board shall be responsible for the selection, appointment, and training of poll workers in primaries and elections, and such workers shall be appointed, insofar as practicable, from lists provided to the board by the county executive committee of each political party. Section 12 . The chairperson of the board of elections and registration shall be the chief executive officer and shall generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board. The board shall fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. Section 13 . The governing authority of Ben Hill County shall provide the board with such proper and suitable offices and with such clerical assistants and other employees as the governing authority shall deem appropriate.

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Section 14 . As used in this Act, the words election, elector, political party, primary, public office, special election, and special primary shall have the same meaning ascribed to those words by Chapters 2 and 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. unless otherwise clearly apparent. Section 15 . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Section 16 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create a board of elections and registration in Ben Hill County; to provide a method for the appointment, resignation, and removal of members; to provide for compensation for the members of the board; to provide for other matters relative to the forgoing; and for other purposes. This 6th day of December, 1993. Malcolm Alligood, Chairman, Ben Hill County Board of Commissioners. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Newt Hudson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 156th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Herald-Leader, which is the official organ of Ben Hill County, on the following date: December 29, 1993.

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/s/ Newt Hudson Representative, 156th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. JEFFERSON COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS; CHAIRPERSON; QUALIFICATIONS. No. 1132 (House Bill No. 1802). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Jefferson County, approved February 23, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3627), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts of the board and provide for definitions and inclusions of parts of commissioner districts; to provide for the election of board members; to provide for the chairperson of the board; to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for a board of commissioners of Jefferson County, approved February 23, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3627), as amended, is amended by striking Section 3 and inserting in its place a new Section 3 to read as follows:

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Section 3. (a) No person shall be a member of the board if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Section 45-2-1 of the O.C.G.A. or any other general law. (b) In order to be elected as a member of the board from a commissioner district, a person must be a resident of that district prior to election thereto and must receive a majority of the votes cast for that office in that district only and not at large. Only electors who are residents of that commissioner district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from a commissioner district, each candidate for such office shall specify the commissioner district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected as a member of the board from a commissioner district must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant. (c) The member of the board who is chairperson of the board may reside anywhere within Jefferson County and must receive a majority of the votes cast for such office in the entire county. The chairperson must continue to reside within Jefferson County during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant. (d) For the purposes of electing members of the board, Jefferson County shall be divided into four commissioner districts as follows: Commissioner District: 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY VTD: 0004 LOUISVILLE (Part) Tract: 9604. Block(s): 144, 145, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180 VTD: 0005 WADLEY VTD: 0006 BARTOW

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Commissioner District: 2 JEFFERSON COUNTY VTD: 0002 MATTHEWS (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 417A, 418, 419, 420, 421, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 434, 435, 439, 440, 441, 442, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 545, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 590, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597 Tract: 9603. Block(s): 101, 102 VTD: 0003 WRENS (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 443, 445, 446, 447A, 447B, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460A, 460B, 461A, 461B, 462A, 462B, 463A, 463B, 464A, 464B, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 507A, 507B, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512A, 513, 514A, 515A, 520A VTD: 0004 LOUISVILLE (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 591 Tract: 9603. Block(s): 103, 104, 105, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 211, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 230, 231, 232, 385, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419A, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443A, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448A, 449A, 450, 451, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508B, 508C, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 529, 530B, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581,

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582, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650A, 650B, 650C, 650D, 650E, 650F, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655B, 655C, 656A, 656B, 657A, 657B, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662B, 663, 667, 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696, 697 Tract: 9604. Block(s): 101, 197 Commissioner District: 3 JEFFERSON COUNTY VTD: 0002 MATTHEWS (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 143, 144, 170, 171, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 401A, 401B, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417B, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 432, 433, 436, 437, 438 VTD: 0003 WRENS (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163A, 163B, 163C, 163D, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169A, 169B, 172A, 172B, 173, 174A, 174B, 175, 176A, 176B, 177A, 177B, 178A, 178B, 179, 180, 181A, 181B, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253A, 253B, 254, 258, 259, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273A, 273B, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280A, 280B, 281A, 281B, 282A, 282B, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288A, 288B, 290A, 290B,

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291A, 291B, 292, 293, 294, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311A, 311B, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 444A, 444B, 516, 517, 518, 519A VTD: 0007 STAPLETON VTD: 0008 AVERA (Part) Tract: 9602. Block(s): 204A, 204B, 213, 214A, 214B, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223A, 223B, 233, 234, 235, 236A, 236B, 237, 238A, 238B, 239A, 239B, 240A, 240B, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246A, 246B, 247, 248A, 248B, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 273, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280 Commissioner District: 4 JEFFERSON COUNTY VTD: 0001 STAPLETON CROSSROADS VTD: 0003 WRENS (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 512B, 514B, 515B, 519B, 520B, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 546, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588 VTD: 0004 LOUISVILLE (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 582, 583, 589 Tract: 9603. Block(s): 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 113, 122, 123, 124, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167A, 167B, 167C, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177A, 177B, 177C, 177D, 178,

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179, 180A, 180B, 181A, 181B, 182, 183A, 183B, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 203C, 203D, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 214A, 214B, 229, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 395, 401, 402, 403, 404, 419B, 443B, 448B, 449B, 508A, 528, 530A, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 655A, 662A, 662C, 664, 665, 666 Tract: 9604. Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 113, 115, 136, 137, 138 (e) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any commissioner district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named

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precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Jefferson County which is not included in any commissioner district described in this section shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of Jefferson County which is described in this section as being included in a particular commissioner district shall nevertheless not be included within such commissioner district if such part is not contiguous to such commissioner district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (f) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 as they existed on December 31, 1995, shall continue to be designated as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively, but as newly described under this section, and on and after the date this subsection becomes effective in 1996, such members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this section. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5 and inserting in its place a new Section 5 to read as follows: Section 5. The first members of the board of commissioners elected under this Act shall be elected at the 1996 general election which shall be conducted on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1996. The members of the board elected thereto in 1996 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which

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expire December 31, 2000, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. Those and all future successors to members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years each. Members of the board shall serve for the terms of office specified therefor in this subsection and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Section 3 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Jefferson County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 4 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1996. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the county commissioner district boundary lines. This 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ E. E. Bargeron Representative Emory E. Bargeron 120th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Emory E. Bargeron, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from

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the 120th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the News and Farmer, which is the official organ of Jefferson County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Emory E. Bargeron Representative, 120th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. JEFFERSON COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS. No. 1133 (House Bill No. 1803). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the election of the chairperson and the members of the board of education of Jefferson County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts of the board and provide for definitions and inclusions of parts of education districts; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the election of the chairperson and the members of the board of education of Jefferson County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as

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amended, is amended by striking Section 1 and inserting in its place a new Section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. (a) The board of education of Jefferson County shall be composed of five members to be elected as provided in this Act. For the purposes of electing members of the board, Jefferson County shall be divided into four education districts as follows: Education District: 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY VTD: 0004 LOUISVILLE (Part) Tract: 9604. Block(s): 144, 145, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180 VTD: 0005 WADLEY VTD: 0006 BARTOW Education District: 2 JEFFERSON COUNTY VTD: 0002 MATTHEWS (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 417A, 418, 419, 420, 421, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 434, 435, 439, 440, 441, 442, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 545, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 590, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597 Tract: 9603. Block(s): 101, 102 VTD: 0003 WRENS (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 443, 445, 446, 447A, 447B, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460A, 460B, 461A, 461B, 462A, 462B, 463A, 463B, 464A, 464B, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470,

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471, 507A, 507B, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512A, 513, 514A, 515A, 520A VTD: 0004 LOUISVILLE (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 591 Tract: 9603. Block(s): 103, 104, 105, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 211, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 230, 231, 232, 385, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419A, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443A, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448A, 449A, 450, 451, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508B, 508C, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 529, 530B, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650A, 650B, 650C, 650D, 650E, 650F, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655B, 655C, 656A, 656B, 657A, 657B, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662B, 663, 667, 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696, 697 Tract: 9604. Block(s): 101, 197 Education District: 3 JEFFERSON COUNTY VTD: 0002 MATTHEWS (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 143, 144, 170, 171, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 401A, 401B, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412,

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413, 414, 415, 416, 417B, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 432, 433, 436, 437, 438 VTD: 0003 WRENS (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163A, 163B, 163C, 163D, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169A, 169B, 172A, 172B, 173, 174A, 174B, 175, 176A, 176B, 177A, 177B, 178A, 178B, 179, 180, 181A, 181B, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253A, 253B, 254, 258, 259, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273A, 273B, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280A, 280B, 281A, 281B, 282A, 282B, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288A, 288B, 290A, 290B, 291A, 291B, 292, 293, 294, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311A, 311B, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 444A, 444B, 516, 517, 518, 519A VTD: 0007 STAPLETON VTD: 0008 AVERA (Part) Tract: 9602. Block(s): 204A, 204B, 213, 214A, 214B, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223A, 223B, 233, 234, 235, 236A, 236B, 237, 238A, 238B, 239A, 239B, 240A, 240B, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246A, 246B, 247, 248A, 248B, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 273, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280

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Education District: 4 JEFFERSON COUNTY VTD: 0001 STAPLETON CROSSROADS VTD: 0003 WRENS (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 512B, 514B, 515B, 519B, 520B, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 546, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588 VTD: 0004 LOUISVILLE (Part) Tract: 9601. Block(s): 582, 583, 589 Tract: 9603. Block(s): 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 113, 122, 123, 124, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167A, 167B, 167C, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177A, 177B, 177C, 177D, 178, 179, 180A, 180B, 181A, 181B, 182, 183A, 183B, 201, 202, 203A, 203B, 203C, 203D, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 214A, 214B, 229, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 395, 401, 402, 403, 404, 419B, 443B, 448B, 449B, 508A, 528, 530A, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 655A, 662A, 662C, 664, 665, 666 Tract: 9604.

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Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 113, 115, 136, 137, 138 (b) For purposes of this section; (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Any part of Jefferson County which is not included in any education district described in this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (5) Any part of Jefferson County which is described in this section as being included in a particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia.

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(c) Education Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 as they existed on December 31, 1995, shall continue to be designated as Education Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively, but as newly described under this section, and on and after the date this subsection becomes effective in 1996, such members of the board serving from those former education districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this section. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the board of education of Jefferson County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 3 . This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1996. Section 4 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Jefferson County Board of Education district boundary lines. This 7th day of February, 1994. /s/ E. E. Bargeron Representative Emory E. Bargeron 120th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Emory E. Bargeron, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 120th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of

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Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the News and Farmer, which is the official organ of Jefferson County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Emory E. Bargeron Representative, 120th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. TAYLOR COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITYCREATION. No. 1134 (House Bill No. 1816). AN ACT To create and establish an airport authority in and for the County of Taylor and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, operate, own, and improve airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft which shall include related buildings, equipment, and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertaking, and to acquire, lease, own, and hold a fee simple title, or any interest therein, to all necessary property therefor, both real and personal, both inside and outside the confines of Taylor County, and to lease and sell any and all such facilities, including real property; to confer powers and to impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and for the appointment of members of the authority, their terms of tenure, and their compensation; to authorize the authority to contract with others, both inside and outside the confines of Taylor County, pertaining to airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft and to execute leases of such facilities and to do all things deemed necessary or convenient for

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the operation of such undertaking; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds or obligations of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority, including, but not limited to, earnings derived from leases and the use of the facilities, and to pay the costs of such undertakings and authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues and earnings of the authority for the payment of such bonds or obligations or to secure the payment thereof by contract, mortgage, deed to secure debt, security deed note, or trust deed and to define the rights of the holders of such bonds and securities; to provide that no liability or debt against Taylor County shall be incurred in the exercise of any powers granted by this Act; to make the bonds, securities, or obligations of the authority exempt from taxation; to authorize the issuance of refunding bonds, securities, or other obligations; to provide that such bonds, securities, or other obligations be validated as authorized by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Taylor County Airport Authority Act. Section 2 . Taylor County Airport Authority. There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Taylor County Airport Authority, which shall be deemed to be a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and a public corporation by that name, style, and title and said body may contract and be contracted with, bring and defend actions, implead and be impleades, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity, except that the authority of the trustee acting under the trust indenture provided for in this Act shall in no event be liable for any torts committed by any of the officers, agents, and employees of the authority. The authority shall have perpetual existence. Section 3 . Membership. The Taylor County Airport Authority shall be composed of five members who shall be appointed by the governing authority of Taylor County as set

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out in this Act. Members of the governing authority shall be qualified to serve on the airport authority. Within 30 days after the approval of this Act, it shall be the duty of said governing authority to appoint the membership of the airport authority. The airport authority shall be composed of five posts to be designated as Post No. 1, Post No. 2, Post No. 3, Post No. 4, and Post No. 5. The term of each member shall be six years and until a successor is appointed and qualified, except that the initial terms shall be as follows: the member from Post No. 1 shall be appointed initially for a term which shall expire December 31, 1998, or when his or her successor is appointed and qualified; the member from Post No. 2 shall be appointed for a term which shall expire on December 31, 1997, or when his or her successor is appointed and qualified; the member from Post No. 3 shall be appointed for a term which shall expire on December 31, 1996, or when his or her successor is appointed and qualified; the member from Post No. 4 shall be appointed for a term which shall expire on December 31, 1995, or when his or her successor is appointed and qualified; and the member from Post No. 5 shall be appointed for a term which shall expire on December 31, 1994, or when his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Thereafter, vacancies in each post shall be filled by the governing authority making the initial appointment. Section 4 . Meetings. The authority shall hold its first regular meeting after the approval of this Act, and the first regular meeting of each year thereafter shall be in January. The authority shall meet at such times as may be necessary to transact the business coming before it, but not less than quarterly. At its first meeting and in January of each year thereafter, the authority shall elect one of its members as its chairperson and another member as secretary-treasurer. Only one person shall hold the office of secretary-treasurer. These officers shall be elected for a term ending on December 31 of the year in which they were elected or until their successors are elected and qualified. Three members of the authority shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business coming before it. The members of the authority shall be compensated as determined from time to time by said governing authority; provided, however, it is expressly provided that they shall be reimbursed for all actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

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Section 5 . Vacancies in office. In the event of a vacancy on the authority by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by the governing authority which appointed such member, and the person so appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. Section 6 . Definitions. (a) As used in this Act, the term: (1) Authority means the Taylor County Airport Authority created in Section 2 of this Act. (2) Cost of the project means the cost of construction, the cost of all lands, properties, rights, easements, and franchises acquired, the cost of all machinery, equipment, financing charges, interest prior to and during construction, the cost of engineering, architectural, fiscal, and legal expenses and of plans and specifications, and such other expenses as may be necessary or incidental to the financing authorized in this Act, the construction or improvement of any project, and the placing of the same in operation. Any obligation or expense incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of any funds of the authority, including the proceeds from any revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act for any such project or projects. (3) Project means and includes the leasing, acquisition, construction, equipping, maintenance, improving, and operation of public airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft, related buildings, and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertakings, extensions and improvements of such facilities, acquiring the necessary property, both real and personal, and the lease and sale of any part of or all of such facilities, including real and personal property, so as to assure the efficient and proper development, maintenance, and operation of such airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft, deemed by the authority to be necessary, convenient, or desirable for the operation of such airports and landing fields anywhere within Taylor County.

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(4) Revenue bonds, bonds, or obligations mean revenue bonds as defined and provided for in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law, and such type of obligations may be issued by the authority as authorized under said Revenue Bond Law and any amendments thereto, and in addition shall also mean obligations of the authority, the issuance of which are authorized in this Act. (b) Any project shall be deemed self-liquidating if, in the judgment of the authority, the revenues and earnings to be derived by the authority therefrom and all properties used, leased, and sold in connection therewith will be sufficient to pay the cost of constructing, operating, maintaining, repairing, improving, and extending the project and to pay the principal and interest of the revenue bonds which may be issued to finance, in whole or in part, the cost of such project or projects. Section 7 . Powers. (a) The authority shall have power: (1) To have a seal and alter the same at pleasure; (2) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes; (3) To acquire in its own name by purchase, gift, or otherwise, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, real property or rights or easements therein or franchises necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes, and to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall continue, and to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of or disposition of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the authority; (4) To appoint, select, and employ officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, fiscal agents, and attorneys, and fix their respective compensations;

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(5) To make contracts and leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient including contracts for construction of projects or leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use of projects which it causes to be erected or acquired and any and all persons, firms, and corporations and any and all political subdivisions, departments, institutions, or agencies of the state are authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with the authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they may deem advisable; the authority is further granted the authority to make contracts, leases, and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient with the United States government or any agency or department thereof concerning the projects of the authority, subject to the rights and interests of the holder of any of the bonds or obligations authorized to be issued under this Act, and by the resolution or trust indenture of the authority authorizing the issuance of any of its bonds or obligations as provided for in this Act; (6) To construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and manage projects, as defined in paragraph (6) of Section 6 of this Act, the cost of any such project to be paid in whole or in part from the proceeds of revenue bonds or other funds of the authority or from such proceeds or other funds and any grant from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; (7) To accept loans and grants, or to accept loans or grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality or political subdivision thereof or from any other source, upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality or other source may impose; (8) To accept loans and grants, or to accept loans or grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the State of Georgia or any agency or instrumentality or political subdivision thereof or from any other source, upon such terms and conditions as the State of

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Georgia or such agency or instrumentality or political subdivision or any other source may impose; (9) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to execute evidence of such indebtedness by promissory notes, or otherwise, and to secure the same and to issue negotiable revenue bonds payable solely from funds pledged for that purpose, and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the holders thereof; (10) To exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions, which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state, except the right of eminent domain; (11) The authority and the trustee acting under the trust indenture are specifically authorized from time to time to sell, lease, grant, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any surplus property, both real or personal, or interest therein not required in the normal operation of and usable in the furtherance of the purpose for which the authority was created; (12) To do all things necessary or convenient to exercise and carry out the powers especially given in this Act; (13) To make rules and bylaws for the orderly operation of the authority; and (14) To request the county to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire any private real property or any rights or interests therein, including any easements, as necessary or convenient for the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act, in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws applicable to the exercise of such power. The authority shall pay for any property condemned under this power from its own funds and in proceedings to condemn pursuant to this section, the court having jurisdiction of the suit, action, or proceeding may enter such orders regarding the payment for such property or interest therein as may be fair and just to the

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county, the authority, and the owners of the property being condemned. Any such procedure may suggest the method of payment by the authority to persons who shall own or have an interest in the property. (b) The authority, notwithstanding any other provision of this Act to the contrary, is authorized to exercise each and every of the powers conferred upon it by this Act, specifically including the issuance of revenue bonds, both inside and outside the confines of Taylor County, and to contract with any other entity, governmental or otherwise, for the joint acquisition, construction, use, or operation of airports and related facilities outside the limits of Taylor County. Prior to exercising any of said powers outside the limits of Taylor County, said authority shall be required to obtain the approval of the governing authority of Taylor County. Section 8 . Revenue bonds. The authority, or any authority or body which has or which may in the future succeed to the powers, duties, and liabilities vested in the authority created by this Act, shall have power and is authorized at one time, or from time to time, to provide by resolution for the issuance of negotiable revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost as defined in paragraph (2) of Section 6 of this Act of any one or more projects. The principal and interest of such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund provided in paragraph (2) of Section 6 of this Act for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest at such rate or rates as may be authorized by the authority from time to time, shall be payable as provided by resolution of the authority, shall mature at such time or times not exceeding 30 years from their date or dates, shall be payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the authority, and may be made redeemable before maturity at the option of the authority at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds. Such revenue bonds or obligations shall be issued pursuant to and in conformity with Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law, and all procedures pertaining to such issuance and the conditions thereof shall be

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the same as those contained in said Revenue Bond Law and any amendments thereof. Section 9 . Form, denominations, registration, place of payment. The authority shall determine the form of the bonds, shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds, and the place or places of payment of principal and interest thereof, which may be at any bank or trust company inside or outside the state. The bonds may be issued in coupon or registered form, or both, as the authority may determine and provision may be made for the registration of any coupon bond as to principal alone and also as to both the principal and interest. Section 10 . Signatures, seal. In case any officer whose signature shall appear on any bonds or whose facsimile signature shall appear on any coupon shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such bonds, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if he or she had remained in office until such delivery. All such bonds shall be signed by the chairperson of the authority and attested by the secretary-treasurer of the authority and the official seal of the authority shall be affixed thereto and any coupons attached thereto shall bear the facsimile signatures of the chairperson and secretary-treasurer of the authority. Any bond may be signed, sealed, and attested on behalf of the authority by such persons as at the actual time of the execution of such bonds shall be duly authorized or hold the proper office, although at the date of delivery and payment of such bonds such persons may not have been so authorized or shall not have held such office. Section 11 . Negotiability, exemption from taxation. All revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall have and are declared to have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the negotiable instrument law of the state. Such bonds are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and the said bonds, their transfer, and the income thereof shall be exempt from all taxation within the state.

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Section 12 . Sale, price. The authority may sell such bonds in such manner and for such price as it may determine to be for the best interest of the authority. Section 13 . Proceeds of bonds. The proceeds of such bonds shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of the project or projects, and unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, additional bonds may in like manner be issued to provide the amount of any deficit for the cost of the project or projects which, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, shall be deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund without preference or priority of the bonds first issued for the same purposes. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue shall exceed the amount required for the purpose for which such bonds are issued, the surplus shall be paid into a sinking fund or used for additional construction as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture. Section 14 . Interim receipts and certificates or temporary bonds. Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the authority may, under like restrictions, issue interim receipts, interim certificates, or temporary bonds, with or without coupons exchangeable for definitive bonds upon the issuance of the latter. Section 15 . Replacement of lost or mutilated bonds. The authority may also provide for the replacement of any bond which shall become mutilated or be destroyed or lost. Section 16 . Conditions precedent to issuance, object of issuance. Such revenue bonds may be issued without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things than those proceedings, conditions, and things which are specified or required by this Act. In the discretion of the authority, revenue bonds of a single issue may be issued for the purpose of any particular project. Any resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this Act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and need not be published or posted, and any such resolution may be passed at

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any regular or special or adjourned meeting of the authority by a majority of the quorum as provided in this Act. Section 17 . Credit not pledged. Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of Taylor County, or any municipality therein, but such bonds shall be payable solely from the fund provided for in paragraph (2) of Section 6 of this Act and the issuance of such revenue bonds shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the county, or any municipality therein, to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for such payment, and all such bonds shall contain recitals on their face covering substantially the foregoing provisions of this section. Section 18 . Trust indenture as security. In the discretion of the authority, any issue of such revenue bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company inside or outside of the state. Such trust indenture may pledge or assign fees, tolls, revenues, and earnings to be received by the authority, including the proceeds derived from the sale from time to time of any surplus property of the authority, both real and personal. Either the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or such trust indenture may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority in relation to the acquisition of property, the construction of the project, the maintenance, operation, repair, and insuring of the property, and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys, including the proceeds derived from the sale or lease of property of the authority, both real and personal, and may also provide that any project shall be constructed and paid for under the supervision and approval of consulting engineers or architects employed or designated by the authority, and satisfactory to the original purchasers of the bonds issued therefor and may also require that the security given by contractors and by any depository of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues or other moneys be satisfactory to such purchasers, and may also contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional

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revenue bonds may be issued. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this state to act as such depository and to furnish such indemnifying bonds or pledge such securities as may be required by the authority. Such indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing, such trust indenture may contain such other provisions as the authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust indenture may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by such indenture. Section 19 . To whom proceeds of bonds shall be paid. The authority shall, in the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds to any officer or person who, or any agency, bank, or trust company which, shall act as trustee of such funds to hold and apply the same to the purposes thereof, subject to such regulations as this Act and such resolutions or trust indentures may provide. Section 20 . Sinking fund. The revenues, fees, tolls, and earnings derived from any particular project or projects, regardless of whether or not such fees, earnings, tolls, and revenues were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued and any moneys derived from the sale or lease of any properties, both real and personal, of the authority, unless otherwise pledged and allocated, may be pledged and allocated by the authority to the payment of the principal and interest on such revenue bonds of the authority as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust instrument may provide, and such funds so pledged from whatever source received, which said pledge may include funds received from one or more or all sources, shall be set aside at regular intervals as may be provided in the resolution or trust indenture into a sinking fund, which said sinking fund shall be pledged to, and charged with, the payment of (1) the interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall fall due, (2) the principal of the bonds as the same shall fall due, (3) the necessary charges of a paying

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agent or agents for paying interest and principal, (4) any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in this Act, and (5) any other reasonable or necessary costs or expenses relating to such bond issue. The use and disposition of such sinking fund shall be subject to such regulations as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds or in the trust indenture; provided, however, that except as may otherwise be provided in such resolution or trust indenture, such sinking fund shall be a fund for the benefit of all revenue bonds without distinction or priority of one over another. Subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, surplus moneys in the sinking fund may be applied to the purchase or redemption of bonds and any such bonds so purchased or redeemed shall forthwith be canceled and shall not again be issued. Section 21 . Remedies of bondholders. Any holder of revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee under the trust indenture, if any, except to the extent the rights given in this Act may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the trust indenture, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State of Georgia or granted under this Act or under such resolution or trust indenture, and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Act or by such resolution or trust indenture, to be performed by the authority, or any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of revenues, fees, tolls, and other charges for the use of the facilities and services furnished. Section 22 . Refunding bonds. The authority is authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon. The issuance of such revenue refunding bonds, the maturities, all other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the duties of the authority in respect to the same shall be governed by the foregoing provisions of this Act insofar as the same may be applicable.

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Section 23 . Validation. Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with said Revenue Bond Law. The petition for validation shall also make party defendant to such action any municipality, county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia or the United States government or any department or agency of the United States government, if subject to be sued, which has contracted with the authority for the services and facilities of the project for which bonds are to be issued and sought to be validated and such municipality, county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality shall be required to show cause, if any, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the court and the validity of the terms thereof be determined and the contract or contracts adjudicated as security for the payment of any such bonds of the authority. The bonds when validated and the judgment of validation shall be final and conclusive with respect to such bonds against the authority issuing the same, and any municipality, county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality of this state or the United States government if a party to the validation proceedings, contracting with the said Taylor County Airport Authority. Section 24 . Venue and jurisdiction. Any action to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions of this Act or any suit or action against such authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of Taylor County, Georgia, and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall likewise be brought in said court. Section 25 . Interest of bondholders protected. While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of said authority or of its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds, and no other entity, department, agency, or authority shall be created which will compete with the authority to such an extent as to affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds and, upon the issuance of bonds under this Act, the provisions of this Act shall constitute a contract with the holders of such bonds.

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Section 26 . Moneys received considered trust funds. All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this Act, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds, as grants or other contributions, or as revenues, income, fees, and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this Act. Section 27 . Purpose of the authority. Without limiting the generality of any provisions of this Act, the general purpose of the authority is declared to be that of acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, improving, and operating airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft, including any related buildings and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertakings and extensions and improvements of such facilities, acquiring the necessary property therefor, both real and personal, and leasing or selling any or all of such facilities, including real property, and to do any and all things deemed by the authority to be necessary, convenient, or desirable for and incident to the efficient and proper development and operation of such types of undertakings. Section 28 . Rates, charges, and revenues; use. The authority is authorized to prescribe and fix and collect rates, fees, tolls, and charges and to revise from time to time and collect such rates, fees, tolls, and charges for the services, facilities, or commodities furnished, including leases, concessions, or subleases of its lands or facilities. Section 29 . Rules and regulations for operation of projects. It shall be the duty of the authority to prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of the project or projects constructed under the provisions of this Act, including the basis on which airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft shall be furnished. Section 30 . Powers declared supplemental and additional. The foregoing sections of this Act shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized by this Act and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing.

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Section 31 . Liberal construction of Act. This Act, being for the purpose of promoting the health, morals, and general welfare of the citizens of the United States, of the State of Georgia, and of Taylor County, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this Act. Section 32 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that at the request of the Board of Commissioners of Taylor County there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create an airport authority for Taylor County; and for other purposes. This 21st day of January, 1994. s/ JIMMY SKIPPER Representative Jimmy Skipper 137th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jimmy Skipper, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 137th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Taylor County News, which is the official organ of Taylor County, on the following date: February 10, 1994. /s/ Jimmy Skipper Representative, 137th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. CITY OF EAST DUBLINCOUNCIL; DISTRICTS. No. 1135 (House Bill No. 1817). AN ACT To amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of East Dublin, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4645), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 426), so as to change the council districts for election of councilmembers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing a new charter for the City of East Dublin, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4645), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 426), is amended by striking Section 5.11 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 5.11. Municipal elections. (a) Two councilmembers shall be elected by the voters of the city at large. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected councilmembers at large. Three councilmembers shall be elected from three council districts to be designated District 1, District 2, and District 3. In all district elections the candidate receiving the majority of votes shall be declared elected. Any candidate for the office of councilmember shall designate at the time of qualifying for election that council district, if any, for which such person

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is offering. A candidate must be a resident of the district for which he or she is offering. (b) The mayor shall be elected by majority vote and must be a resident of the City of East Dublin. (c) All persons elected councilmembers and the person elected mayor shall be elected for four-year terms. The election under this Act shall be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1995, and in accordance with the general election laws thereafter. (d) The three council districts for the City of East Dublin shall be as follows: District: 1 LAURENS COUNTY VTD: 0020 SMITH (Part) Tract: 9510. Block(s): That part of block 530 lying south of Hill St. and east of France St. Block(s): 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 603A, 604, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 618 District: 2 LAURENS COUNTY VTD: 0020 SMITH (Part) Tract: 9510. Block(s): 305A, 401A, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 416, 506A, 507A, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 520A, 520B, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, Block(s): That part of block 530 lying north of Hill St. and west of France St. Block(s): 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707

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District: 3 LAURENS COUNTY VTD: 0020 SMITH (Part) Tract: 9510. Block(s): 307, 413, 414, 415, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423A, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428A, 429, 430, 431A, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712A, 713, 714, 715, 716 (e) For purposes of subsection (d) of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Whenever the description of any city council district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (4) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any city council district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (5) Any part of the City of East Dublin which is not included in any city council district described in subsection (d) of this section shall be included within that city council district contiguous to such part which contains

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the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (6) Any part of the City of East Dublin which is described in subsection (d) of this section as being included in a particular city council district shall nevertheless not be included within such city council district if such part is not contiguous to such city council district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that city council district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced in the 1994 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia, and a bill to amend the Charter and Ordinances of the City of East Dublin, Georgia, changing the composition and the boundary lines of the districts from which councilpersons are elected to reflect population changes as reflected in the 1990 census; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. WILLIAM L. TRIBBLE Attorney for East Dublin, Georgia GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, DuBose Porter, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 143rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Herald, which is the official organ of Laurens County, on the following date: January 29, 1994. /s/ DuBose Porter Representative, 143rd District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 15th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. CITY OF THOMASTONCORPORATE LIMITS; DEANNEXATION; ELECTION DISTRICT. No. 1136 (House Bill No. 1826). AN ACT To amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Thomaston, approved March 15, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 1070), as amended, so as to deannex certain property from the corporate limits of the city; to remove such property from an election district; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act establishing a new charter for the City of Thomaston, approved March 15, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 1070), as amended, is amended by designating the present provisions of Section 4 as subsection (a) of Section 4 of said Act and by adding at the end of Section 4 a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, ordinance, or this charter heretofore enacted, the following described property is deannexed from the corporate limits of the City of Thomaston and from and after the effective date of this subsection shall no longer be a part of the area included within the corporate limits of the City of Thomaston, towit:

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All that certain tract or parcel of land, containing 0.1563 acres, situate, lying and being in Land Lot 181 of the 10th Land District of Upson County, Georgia, being a portion of Tract `D' on that certain plat of survey entitled `CITY OF THOMASTON' recorded in Plat Record 8, Page 211, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Upson County, Georgia, which said plat, including the metes, courses, distances and bounds as shown and delineated thereon, is, by this reference, incorporated herein in aid of this description, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northwestern boundary of State Route 36 as shown on said plat, which point is also the southwest corner of said Tract `D' as shown on said plat, run thence north 34 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds west a distance of 250.36 feet to the northwest corner of said Tract `D'; run thence north 48 degrees 28 minutes 39 seconds east a distance of 27.17 feet to a point on the northwestern boundary of said Tract `D'; run thence south 34 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds east a distance of 253.91 feet to a point on the southeastern boundary of said Tract `D' as shown on said plat; run thence south 55 degrees 59 minutes 12 seconds west a distance of 27 feet along the southeastern boundary of said Tract `D' to the southwest corner of said Tract `D', being the point of beginning of the tract herein described. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by adding in subsection (b) of Section 6 of said Act, at the end of the paragraph which describes Election District No. 2, a new sentence to read as follows: The area of the city deannexed by paragraph (b) of Section 4 of this charter is removed from Election District No. 2. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a Bill to amend the Act creating a new Charter for the City of Thomaston, approved March 15, 1933 (GA. L. 1933, 1070 et seq.) as amended. This 1st day of February, 1994. (s) Robert M. Crawford Representative, 129th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Robert M. Crawford, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 129th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Thomaston Times, which is the official organ of Upson County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Robert M. Crawford Representative, 129th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994.

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PUTNAM COUNTYSHERIFF; COMPENSATION. No. 1137 (House Bill No. 1827). AN ACT To amend an Act placing the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, the tax collector, the tax receiver, and the judge of the probate court of Putnam County on an annual salary, approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2440), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6655), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the sheriff; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, the tax collector, the tax receiver, and the judge of the probate court of Putnam County on an annual salary, approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2440), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6655), is amended by striking the first sentence of Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: The sheriff of Putnam County who is in office as sheriff on February 1, 1994, shall be compensated in the amount of $50,000.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Putnam County, and such individual shall continue to receive the compensation provided in this sentence throughout such person's tenure as sheriff, unless changed by an Act of the General Assembly. Any other person who succeeds the individual serving as sheriff of Putnam County on February 1, 1994, shall be compensated in an amount as specified in the state-wide minimum salary laws for sheriffs contained in Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A. or in any other general law of this state. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill, requested by the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, to amend an Act placing the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, the tax collector, the tax receiver, and the judge of the probate court of Putnam County on an annual salary, approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2440), as amended; and for other purposes. This 3rd day of February, 1994. Representative Mickey Channell 111th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Mickey Channell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 111th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Eatonton Messenger, which is the official organ of Putnam County, on the following date: February 10, 1994. /s/ Mickey Channell Representative, 111th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994.

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PUTNAM COUNTYTAX COMMISSIONER; COMPENSATION. No. 1138 (House Bill No. 1829). AN ACT To amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver of Putnam County, approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3048), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6655), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the tax commissioner; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver of Putnam County, approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3048), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6655), is amended by striking Section 4 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. During the tenure of the individual serving as tax commissioner of Putnam County on February 1, 1994, the tax commissioner shall receive for the tax commissioner's services as such an annual salary of $34,000.00. Any other person who succeeds the individual serving as tax commissioner of Putnam County on February 1, 1994, shall be compensated in an amount as specified in the state-wide minimum salary laws for tax commissioners contained in Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A. or in any other general law of this state. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill,

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requested by the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver of Putnam County, approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3048), as amended; and for other purposes. This 3rd day of February, 1994. Representative Mickey Channell 111th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Mickey Channell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 111th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Eatonton Messenger, which is the official organ of Putnam County, on the following date: February 10, 1994. /s/ Mickey Channell Representative, 111th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. CITY OF KENNESAWCORPORATE LIMITS; CITY MANAGER OR ADMINISTRATOR. No. 1139 (House Bill No. 1833). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3620), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to

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authorize the appointment of a city manager or administrator; to authorize the mayor and council to describe the duties, compensation, and procedure for removal relative to such office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3620), as amended, is amended by adding at the end of Section 1.02 the following: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 168 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin on the southerly right of way line of Duncan Road, said iron pin being 1145.60 feet easterly as measured along the southerly right of way line of Duncan Drive from the intersection of the southerly right of way line of Duncan Drive and the west line of Land Lot 168 of the aforesaid district and section; running thence north 89 degrees 23 minutes 27 seconds east 736.80 feet to an iron pin; running thence south 02 degrees 17 minutes 51 seconds east 663.16 feet to an iron pin on the northwesterly right of way line of a 50-foot railroad right of way; running thence south 65 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds west along said railroad right of way 509.58 feet to a point; continuing thence along the northwesterly right of way line of said railroad right of way an arc distance of 28.59 feet (the chord subtending said arc being south 68 degrees 00 minutes 45 seconds west 28.58 feet); continuing thence southwesterly along the northwesterly right of way line of said railroad right of way an arc distance of 248.92 feet (the chord subtending said arc being south 82 degrees 36 minutes 46 seconds west 246.76 feet); running thence north 01 degree 43 minutes 06 seconds west 906.17 feet to an iron pin on the southerly right of way line of Duncan Drive, said iron pin being the point of beginning, said tract containing 13.78 acres.

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All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 163 and 164 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin on the west line of Land Lot 164 of the aforesaid district and section, said iron pin being north 0 degrees 30 minutes west 1505.0 feet from the point formed by the intersection of the west line of Land Lot 164 of the aforesaid district and section and the north right of way line of Ellis Road (50-foot right of way); running thence north 85 degrees 50 minutes west 128.0 feet to an iron pin on the southeasterly right of way line of Mack Dobbs Road (50-foot right of way); running thence northeasterly along the southeasterly right of way line of Mack Dobbs Road 225.0 feet to a point formed by the intersection of the southeasterly right of way line of Mack Dobbs Road and the centerline of Butler Creek; running thence in a general easterly direction along the centerline of Butler Creek and following the meandering thereof 300 feet, more or less, to a point; running thence south 4 degrees 24 minutes east 23 feet to an iron pin; running thence south 83 degrees 79 minutes east 84.0 feet to an iron pin; running thence north 65 degrees 26 minutes east 487.2 feet to an iron pin; running thence south 01 degrees 11 minutes west 416.0 feet to an iron pin; running thence north 85 degrees 50 minutes west 764.0 feet to a point on the west line of Land Lot 164 of the aforesaid district and section, said iron pin being the point of beginning. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 168 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: TO FIND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, begin at a point formed by the intersection of the southerly right of way line of Duncan Drive and the west line of Land Lot 168 of the aforesaid district and section; running thence easterly along the southerly right of way line of Duncan Drive 1145.60 feet to a point; running thence south 01 degree 43 minutes 06 seconds east

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956.56 feet to a point on the southerly right of way line of a 50 foot railroad right of way, said point being the point of beginning. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING THUS ESTABLISHED, running thence northeasterly along the southeasterly right of way line of said railroad right of way an arc distance of 248.36 feet (the chord subtending said arc being north 83 degrees 06 minutes 49 seconds east 246.56 feet to a point); continuing thence northeasterly along the southeasterly right of way line of said railroad right of way an arc distance of 48.12 feet (the chord subtending said arc being north 68 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds east 48.11 feet); running thence north 65 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds east along the southeasterly right of way line of said railroad right of way 490.11 feet to a point; running thence south 02 degrees 17 minutes 51 seconds east 4.93 feet to an iron pin on the northwesterly right of way line of McCollum Parkway (a 100-foot right of way); running thence south 64 degrees 08 minutes 09 seconds west along the northwesterly right of way line of McCollum Parkway 574.5 feet to a point; running thence north 25 degrees 51 minutes 51 seconds west 20.0 feet to an iron pin; running thence south 64 degrees 08 minutes 09 seconds 111.0 feet to an iron pin; running thence north 76 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds west 114.42 feet to an iron pin; running thence north 01 degree 43 minutes 06 seconds west 11.23 feet to an iron pin on the southerly right of way line of a 50-foot railroad right of way, said iron pin being the point of beginning. Said tract containing.34 acres. Tract 1 - All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 168 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows: To find the point of beginning, begin at the point where the west land lot line of said land lot intersects with the south right of way of Duncan Drive, running thence 900.00 feet east along the southerly right of way of Duncan Drive to an iron pin found at the point of beginning; from the point of beginning thus established,

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running thence north 89 degrees 23 minutes 27 seconds east along the southern right of way of Duncan Drive 245.60 feet to an iron pin set; running thence south 1 degrees 43 minutes 6 seconds east a distance of 906.17 feet to an iron pin set; running thence north 80 degrees 15 minutes 38 seconds west along the northern boundary of a 50 foot railroad right of way an arc distance of 76.61 feet (chord distance 76.55 feet) to a point; running thence north 76 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds west along said railroad right of way boundary a distance of 176.96 feet to an iron pin found; running thence north 1 degrees 43 minutes 6 seconds west a distance of 848.46 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract or parcel of land contains 4.96 acres. Tract 2 - All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 168 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows: To find the point of beginning, begin at the point where the west land lot line of said land lot intersects with the south boundary of the right of way of Duncan Drive, running thence 900 feet east along said southern right of way boundary to an iron pin found; running thence south 1 degrees 43 minutes 6 seconds east a distance of 848.46 feet to an iron pin found; running thence south 1 degree 43 minutes 6 seconds east a distance of 51.88 feet to an iron pin found at the point of beginning; from the point of beginning thus established running thence south 76 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds east a distance of 163.11 feet along the southern boundary of the aforesaid railroad right of way to a point; running thence south 80 degrees 34 minutes 21 seconds east along said right of way boundary an arc distance of 90.16 feet (chord distance 90.07 feet) to an iron pin set; running thence south 1 degrees 43 minutes 6 seconds east a distance of 11.23 feet to an iron pin set; running thence north 76 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds west a distance of 254.81 feet to an iron pin found; running thence north 1 degree 43 minutes 6 seconds west a distance of 4.15

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feet to the point of beginning. Said tract or parcel of land contains.03 acres. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 92 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, being Lot 34, Block I, Pine Tree County Club Estates, formerly known as Recreation Center of the Cobb County Recreation Authority, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 147, Cobb County Records, which plat is hereby referred to and made a part of this description. Being improved property known as 3782 Shiloh Road, according to the present system of numbering houses in Cobb County, Georgia. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 92 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, being Lot 31, Block I, Recreation Center Cobb County Recreation Authority now known as Pinetree Country Club Estates, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 21, Pages 146 and 147, Cobb County Records, which plat is hereby referred to and made a part of this description, being improved property having a two story brick and frame dwelling located thereon known as 3751 Shiloh Road, according to the present system of numbering houses in Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown on survey prepared by Georgia Land Surveying Co., Inc. dated November 9, 1983. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 136 of the 20th District, 2nd Section of Cobb County, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 1/2 inch rebar set at the intersection of the northerly side of Duncan Road (50 foot right of way) with the easterly side of Big Shanty Road (50 foot right of way); running thence north 37 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds west 17.68 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar set on the easterly side of Big Shanty Road; running thence along the easterly right of way of Big Shanty Road north 14 degrees 21 minutes 59 seconds east 87.07 feet to a point; continuing thence north 12 degrees 03 minutes 06 seconds east 373.02 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar set; running

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thence south 82 degrees 40 minutes 26 seconds east 303.32 feet to a point; continuing thence south 82 degrees 40 minutes 26 seconds east 234.93 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar found; running thence south 89 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds east 229.18 feet to an iron pin found on the northwesterly side of McCollum Parkway (160 foot right of way); running thence northwesterly along the northwesterly side of McCollum parkway an arc distance of 342.18 feet said arc being subtended by a chord having a bearing of south 37 degrees 28 minutes 43 seconds west 341.69 feet and having a radius of 1850 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar set; running thence south 69 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds west 258 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar set; running thence north 89 degrees 50 minutes 09 seconds west 95.18 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar set; running thence north 89 degrees 50 minutes 09 seconds west 137.22 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar set; running thence south 0 degrees 09 minutes 51 seconds west 15 feet on the northerly side of Duncan Road to a 1/2 inch rebar set; running thence along the northerly side of Duncan Road south 85 degrees 49 minutes 08 seconds west 78.11 feet to a point; running thence along the northerly side of Duncan Road south 81 degrees 05 minutes 21 seconds west 92.36 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar set and the point of beginning. Being property more particularly described as 6.00 acres on that survey for Pye Barker Welding Supply, Inc. by Johnny R. Knight dated June 3, 1986, said survey being incorporated herein by reference. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in original Land Lot No. 164 of the 20th District and 2nd Section of Cobb County, Georgia, being 2.42 acres more or less, described as follows: Beginning at the original southeast corner of said land lot and running thence west along the original south line of said land lot for a distance of 282 feet to a corner; thence north on a line parallel with the original east line of said land lot for a distance of 375 feet to a corner; thence east on a line parallel with the original south line of said land lot for a distance of 282 feet to the original east line of said land lot; thence south along the original

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east line of said land lot for a distance of 375 feet to beginning point. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in original Land Lot No. 164 of the 20th District and 2nd section of Cobb County, Georgia, 1.83 acres, more or less, described as follows: To find the true point of beginning, commence at the original southeast corner of Land Lot 164, thence running in a northerly direction along the easterly line of Land Lot 164 for a distance of 375 feet to a point which is the true point of beginning, thence running westerly on a line parallel with the south line of Land Lot 164 for a distance of 282 feet to a corner; thence north on a line parallel with the original east line of said land lot for a distance of 283 feet to a corner; thence east on a line parallel with the original south line of said land lot for a distance of 282 feet to the original east line of said land lot; thence south along the original east line of said land lot for a distance of 282 feet to beginning point. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 167 of the 20th District, 2nd Section of Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a power pole at the intersection of the southwesterly right of way line of U. S. Highway 41 (250 foot right of way), with the southeasterly right of way line of Due West Kennesaw Road; and running thence south 45 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds east along the southwesterly right of way line of U. S. Highway 41 a distance of 158.00 feet to an iron pin; thence south 47 degrees 23 minutes 09 seconds west a distance of 62.18 feet to an iron pin; thence north 58 degrees, 39 minutes 16 seconds west a distance of 123.99 feet to an iron pin on the southeasterly right of way line of Due West Kennesaw Road; thence running north 24 degrees 03 minutes 17 seconds east along the southerly right of way line of Due West Kennesaw Road a distance of 97.72 feet to a power pole at the intersection of U. S. Highway 41

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and Due West Kennesaw Road and the point of beginning. All that tract or parcel of land lying in and being portions of Land Lots 102, 126 and 127, 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, being more fully and particularly described as follows: Begin at the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING which is an iron pin corner found at the Land Lot Corner common to Land Lots 102, 13, 127 and 126, said District and Section; thence North 00 degrees, 11 minutes, 11 seconds East along the West line of Land Lot 102 a distance of 2619.18 feet to an iron pin corner found at the Northwesterly corner of said Land Lot 102; thence South 89 degrees, 32 minutes, 26 seconds East along the North line of Land Lot 102 a distance of 1980.67 feet to an iron pin corner at the intersection of the said North line of Land Lot 102 with the Westerly right of way line of Giles Road (50-foot right of way); thence South 01 degree, 30 minutes, 30 seconds West along said right of way line a distance of 1081.79 feet to a point on said right of way line; thence South 00 degrees, 52 minutes, 11 seconds East continuing along said right of way line a distance of 959.33 feet to an iron pin corner found on said right of way line; thence North 89 degrees, 38 minutes, 40 seconds West a distance of 123.00 feet to an iron pin corner found; thence South 00 degrees, 52 minutes, 11 seconds East a distance of 150.00 feet to an iron pin corner found; thence South 89 degrees, 38 minutes, 40 seconds East a distance of 123.00 feet to an iron pin corner found at the aforesaid Westerly right of way line of Giles Road; thence South 00 degrees, 52 minutes, 11 seconds East along said right of way line a distance of 215.01 feet to a point on said right of way line; thence South 01 degree, 06 minutes, 41 seconds West continuing along said right of way line a distance of 209.99 feet to an iron pin set at the South line of aforesaid Land Lot 102; thence North 89 degrees, 38 minutes, 40 seconds West along the South line of Land Lot 102 a distance of 648.72 feet to an iron pin set on said Land Lot Line; thence South 01 degrees, 33 minutes, 47 seconds East a distance of 1409.95 feet to

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an iron pin set at the Northeasterly right of way line of Old U.S. Highway 41 (aka S.R. 293, aka Dixie Highway) (60-foot right of way); thence North 72 degrees, 42 minutes, 48 seconds West along said right of way line a distance of 1444.97 feet to a point on said right of way line; thence North 74 degrees, 20 minutes, 21 seconds West continuing along said right of way line a distance of 226.64 feet to an iron pin corner set on said right of way line; thence North 00 degrees, 04 minutes, 00 seconds East a distance of 927.62 feet to an iron pin corner found at the North line of Land Lot 126; thence South 89 degrees, 52 minutes, 18 seconds East along said North line of Land Lot 126 a distance of 230.42 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Said tract contains 160.014 acres and is delineated on a plat of survey prepared for Frank M. Swift by George W. Crusselle, L.S. #1373, dated October 13, 1993, which by reference is incorporated herein. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 141, 164 and 163 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being 77.78 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point formed by the intersection of the southwesterly right of way line of U.S. 41 and the westerly right of way line of Crooked Creek Drive; running thence southerly along the westerly right of way line of Crooked Creek Drive 2,300 feet to a point on the south line of Land Lot 141 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia; continuing thence southerly 810 feet to a point; running thence westerly 665 feet to a point; running thence southerly 675 feet to a point; running thence westerly 756.0 feet to a point on the west line of Land Lot 164 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia; running thence southerly along said land lot line 130 feet to a point; running thence westerly 210 feet to a point on the easterly right of way line of Mack Dobbs Road; running thence northerly along the easterly right of way line of Mack Dobbs Road 300 feet to a point at the southwesterly corner of property now or formerly owned by Joseph and Barbara

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Dilbeck; running thence south 85 degrees 50 minutes east along the Dilbeck property line 892.0 feet to a point; running thence north 1 degree 11 minutes east 416.0 feet to a point; running thence south 65 degrees 26 minutes west 487.3 feet to a point; running thence north 83 degrees 79 minutes west 84.0 feet to a point; running thence north 04 degrees 24 minutes west 23 feet to a point at the center line of Butler Creek; running thence in a general westerly direction along the center line of Butler Creek and following the meandering thereof 300 feet, more or less, to a point formed by the intersection of center line of Butler Creek and the westerly right of way line of Mack Dobbs Road; running thence in a general northeasterly direction along the southeasterly right of way line of Mack Dobbs Road and following the curvature thereof 1210 feet, more or less, to a point formed by the intersection of the southeasterly right of way line of Mack Dobbs Road and the north line of Land Lot 164 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia; running thence easterly along the said land lot line 640 feet to a point; running thence northerly 1380 feet to a point; running thence westerly 150 feet to a point on the easterly right of way line of Mack Dobbs Road; running thence in a general northerly direction along the easterly right of way line of Mack Dobbs Road and following the curvature thereof 1120 feet to a point formed by the intersection of the southeasterly right of way line of Mack Dobbs Road and the southerly right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 41; running thence southeasterly along the southwesterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 41 and following the curvature thereof 800 feet to a point formed by the intersection of the southwesterly right of way line of U.S. 41 and the westerly right of way line of Crooked Creek Drive, said point being the point of beginning. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 3.01 the following: The mayor and council of the City of Kennesaw shall be authorized to establish either the office of city administrator

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or city manager, to describe the duties and compensation of such office, and to provide for the removal of the city manager or city administrator. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3620), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33rd District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kem W. Shipp, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 38th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Kem W. Shipp Representative, 38th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 15th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. CITY OF EAST POINTHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; CITY TAXES; LOCAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REPEALED; REFERENDUM. No. 1140 (House Bill No. 1841). AN ACT To provide an exemption for the full value of the homestead from all ad valorem taxes levied for City of East Point government purposes, including ad valorem taxes levied to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness of the City of East Point government, for each resident of East Point who is 70 years of age or over or disabled if the resident's gross income together with the gross income of the spouse who also resides at such homestead does not exceed the maximum amount which may be received by a person and a person's spouse under the federal Social Security Act; to repeal that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1972 general election (Res. Act No. 31,

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House Resolution No. 234-698, Ga. L. 1971, p. 959), as amended by that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1974 general election (Res. Act No. 128, House Resolution No. 441-1245, Ga. L. 1974, p. 1673) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia providing for a $5,000.00 homestead exemption from municipal ad valorem taxation for residents of the City of East Point who are 65 years of age or over or who are totally disabled and who have an income from all sources not exceeding $5,000.00 per year; to provide for the authority for this Act; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . (a) Each resident of the City of East Point who is 70 years of age or over or disabled is granted an exemption from all ad valorem taxes levied for city government purposes, including ad valorem taxes levied to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness of the city government, for the full value of the homestead owned and occupied by such resident if such resident's adjusted gross income, together with the adjusted gross income of the resident's spouse who also resides at such homestead, does not exceed the maximum amount which may be received by an individual and an individual's spouse under the federal Social Security Act. As used in this subsection, the term adjusted gross income shall have the same meaning as defined in the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, except that for the purposes of this subsection the term shall include only that portion of income or benefits received as retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retirement, disability, or pension system which exceeds the maximum amount which may be received by an individual and an individual's spouse under the federal Social Security Act. The homestead exemption provided for in this Act shall not apply to any state ad valorem taxes or to any ad valorem taxes levied for the Fulton County School District. (b) In order to qualify for the exemption provided for in subsection (a) of this section as being disabled, the person claiming

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such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from not more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical practitioners, as now or hereafter amended, certifying that in the opinion of such physician or physicians such person is mentally or physically incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gainfully employed and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. (c) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (a) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an affidavit with the tax commissioner of the City of East Point giving the person's age, or if disabled, the certificate or certificates required by subsection (b) of this section, and the amount of income which the person and the person's spouse received during the last taxable year for income tax purposes, and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. (d) After a person has filed the proper affidavit and certificate or certificates, if disabled, as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, it shall not be necessary to make application and file the said affidavit and certificate thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any such person, however, to notify the tax commissioner in the event such person becomes ineligible for any reason to receive the homestead exemption granted by this section. (e) The homestead exemption granted by this section shall be cumulative of any other homestead exemption applicable to the City of East Point's ad valorem taxes. The homestead exemption granted by this section shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1994. Section 2 . That constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1972 general election (Res. Act No. 31, House Resolution

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No. 234-698, Ga. L. 1971, p. 959), as amended by that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1974 general election (Res. Act No. 128, House Resolution No. 441-1245, Ga. L. 1974, p. 1673) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia providing for a $5,000.00 homestead exemption from municipal ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of East Point who are 65 years of age or over or who are totally disabled and who have an income from all sources not exceeding $5,000.00 per year and which was automatically continued on and after July 1, 1987, as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia is repealed in its entirety. Section 3 . This Act is passed pursuant to Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV(b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia which authorizes the repeal, conditioned upon approval at a referendum, of certain amendments to the Constitution which were continued in force and effect after July 1, 1987. Section 4 . Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of the City of East Point shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of East Point for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the same date as the November, 1994, general election and shall issue the call therefor not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the date. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of the City of East Point. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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() YES () NO Shall the Act be approved which provides an exemption for the full value of the homestead from all ad valorem taxes levied for the City of East Point government purposes, including ad valorem taxes levied to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness of the City of East Point government, for each resident of East Point who is 70 years of age or over or disabled if the resident's gross income, together with the gross income of the spouse residing at the same homestead, does not exceed the amount which may be received by a person and a person's spouse under the federal Social Security Act and which repeals the local constitutional amendments which provide for a homestead exemption of $5,000.00 for residents 65 years of age or over or totally disabled with an income from all sources not exceeding $5,000.00? All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote Yes, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote No. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect immediately; otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect and shall be automatically repealed immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of East Point. It shall be the superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill

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involving a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes levied for City of East Point government purposes; to provide for a referendum, and for other purposes. This 4th day of February, 1994. Representative Dick Lane 55th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dick Lane, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 55th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: February 8, 1994. /s/ Dick Lane Representative, 55th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. CITY OF EAST POINTMEDIATION SYSTEM FOR APPEALS BY EMPLOYEES; ARBITRATION. No. 1141 (House Bill No. 1844). AN ACT To amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151) and an ordinance adopted pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 298), approved September 19, 1983 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 5228), so as to

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authorize the city to provide by ordinance for the creation of a mediation system for appeals of city employees and officials; to authorize the city to agree to submit legal disputes to nonbinding arbitration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151) and an ordinance adopted pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 298), approved September 19, 1983 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 5228), is amended by adding at the end of Section 6, relating to the city's specific powers, the following: (46) Provide by ordinance for the creation of a mediation system whereby all city employees and officials appealing a demotion, suspension, discharge or other disciplinary action or filing a grievance against the city or any of its employees or officials are permitted or required, as a step in exhaustion of administrative remedies, to submit the dispute to an independent mediator for mediation as that term is defined in the Code of Ordinances of the City of East Point. Such mediation shall be nonbinding and shall be at no cost to the aggrieved party; (47) Agree to submit any legal dispute asserted or filed against the city to nonbinding mediation. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to

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amend an Act incorporating the City of East Point, Georgia, in the County of Fulton and creating a new charter for said city, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et. seq.), as amended, so as to empower the City of East Point to institute a mediation program for the City of East Point; and for other purposes. This 9th day of February 1994. Representative Dick Lane 55th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dick Lane, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 55th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: February 9, 1994. /s/ Dick Lane Representative, 55th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. CITY OF ATLANTAURBAN ENTERPRISE ZONES; MIXED-USE ZONES; ORDINANCES; TAX EXEMPTIONS. No. 1142 (House Bill No. 1847). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for urban enterprise zones in the City of Atlanta and known as the Atlanta Urban Enterprise

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Zone Act, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4164), as amended, so as to provide for mixed-use commercial and industrial purposes zones and mixed-use residential and commercial purposes zones; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of such zones; to provide requirements for the creation of such zones; to change the reauirements for the creation of commercial, industrial, and residential zones; to change notice requirements; to provide for the transmitting of copies of ordinances; to provide for and revise exemptions from the ad valorem taxation of certain property; to authorize the postponement of the effective date for the creation of a zone; to revise filing requirements for exemptions; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for editorial revision; to provide for applicability with regard to existing exemptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for urban enterprise zones in the City of Atlanta and known as the Atlanta Urban Enterprise Zone Act, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4164), as amended, is amended by striking paragraphs (6) through (20) of Section 3 and inserting in lieu thereof new paragraphs (6) through (23) to read as follows: (6) `Commercial purposes' means property used for neighborhood shopping, planned shopping center, general commercial, transient lodging facilities, tourist services, office or institutional, office services, central business district, or other commercial or business use. (7) `Conversion' means the creation of new dwelling units from property previously nonresidential. (8) `County' means Fulton County. (9) `County purposes' means purposes of the county but including neither school nor educational purposes. (10) `Finished goods' means goods, wares, and merchandise of every character and kind, but shall not include unrecovered,

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unextracted, or unsevered natural resources or raw materials or goods in the process of manufacture or production, or the stock-in-trade of a retailer. (11) `Historic multifamily structure' means a structure which has historically been used principally for multifamily residential purposes or a structure which qualifies as a historic structure and will be converted to multifamily residential purposes pursuant to a plan approved by the city council. (12) `Industrial purposes' means any industrial use permitted by the City of Atlanta zoning ordinance. (13) `Inventories' means property described in subsection (a) of Section 7 which may be exempt from ad valorem property taxes. (14) `MARTA station' means Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority station. (15) `Mixed-use commercial and industrial purposes' means property used for both commercial and industrial purposes. (16) `Mixed-use residential and commercial purposes' means property used for both residential and commmercial purposes. (17) `Raw materials' means any material, whether crude or processed, that can be converted by manufacture, processing, or combination into a new and useful product but shall not include unrecovered, unextracted, or unsevered natural resources. (18) `Real property' means land and improvements thereon. (19) `Residential purposes' means improvements to property undertaken to provide single-family or multifamily dwelling units for rent or sale; such purposes to include new construction, conversion, or rehabilitation.

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(20) `Single-room occupancy residence' means a building containing 50 or more dwelling units, all of which are available for rental occupancy for periods of seven days or longer, in which said dwelling units are accessed through a common primary entrance; which contains lounges, living rooms, and other congregate living space of not less than five square feet per dwelling unit; and in which on-site management is provided on a 24 hour basis. For the purposes of this Act, single-room occupancy residences shall be classified as residential uses. As used in this Act, the term `single-room occupancy residence' refers specifically to the Welcome House single-room occupancy residence located on the corner of Memorial Drive and Pryor Street in the City of Atlanta. (21) `Taxable property' means real or personal property subject to ad valorem property taxes. (22) `Taxable value' means the net taxable assessed value of property as shown on the tax digest of Fulton County as adjusted and equalized by the state revenue commissioner pursuant to Code Section 48-5-271 of the O.C.G.A., requiring the examination of tax digests for determining uniformity of valuation. (23) `Urban Redevelopment Area (URA)' means an area as defined by and consistent with Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the `Redevelopment Powers Law.' Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Section 4 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) of Section 4 to read as follows: (c) Urban enterprise zones may be created for commercial, industrial, residential, mixed-use commercial and industrial, or mixed-use residential and commercial purposes. If the zone is for residential purposes, only real property or improvements thereon may be exempted, as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this section and subsection (b) of Section 8. Section 3 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5 and inserting a new Section 5 to read as follows:

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Section 5. (a) Zones for commercial, industrial, or mixed-use commercial and industrial purposes may only be created in an area of the city composed of census tracts as defined in the United States decennial census of 1990 or most recent census, where: (1) The percentage of family and nonfamily households in that census tract that were below the poverty level was at least double the percentage of family and nonfamily households below the poverty level for Fulton County as a whole; (2) The percentage of persons in that census tract who were in the labor force and did not work was at least double the percentage of persons who were in the labor force and did not work for Fulton County as a whole; (3) The percentage of total jobs lost in that census tract for a specified consecutive five-year period was at least double the percentage of total jobs lost for such period for Fulton County as a whole; or (4) The census tract is contiguous to an otherwise eligible census tract, as determined by paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection, 51 percent of which contains underutilized open lots or parcels of land or structures or buildings of relatively low value, as compared to the value of structures or buildings in the whole census tract, or which is development impaired by airport or airport related transportation noise or airport related environmental factors or by any combination of the foregoing factors. (b) A zone for residential purposes may only be created in an area of the city composed of census tracts in each of which, according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or most recent census: (1) The percentage of family and nonfamily households in that census tract that were below the poverty level was at least double the percentage of family and

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nonfamily households below the poverty level for Fulton County as a whole; (2) The percentage of persons in that census tract who were in the labor force and did not work was at least double the percentage of persons who were in the labor force and did not work for Fulton County as a whole; or (3) The total number of persons residing in each census tract was less than 1,000 persons. (c) A zone for mixed-use residential and commercial purposes may only be created in an area of the city composed of census tracts as defined in the United States decennial census of 1990 or most recent census, where: (1) The percentage of family and nonfamily households in that census tract that were below the poverty level was at least double the percentage of family and nonfamily households below the poverty level for Fulton County as a whole; (2) The percentage of persons in that census tract who were in the labor force and did not work was at least double the percentage of persons who were in the labor force and did not work for Fulton County as a whole; (3) The percentage of total jobs lost in that census tract for a specified consecutive five-year period was at least double the percentage of total jobs lost for such period for Fulton County as a whole; (4) The total number of persons residing in each census tract was less than 1,000 persons; or (5) The census tract is contiguous to an otherwise eligible census tract, as determined by subsection (a) of this section, 51 percent of which contains underutilized open lots or parcels of land or structures or buildings of relatively low value, as compared to the value of structures or buildings in the whole census tract, or which is development impaired by airport or airport related

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transportation noise or airport related environmental factors or by any combination of the foregoing factors. (d) (1) A zone for industrial purposes may not be less than 25 acres in size. (2) A zone for commercial purposes may not be less than eight acres in size. (3) A zone for residential purposes may not be less than five acres in size, except: (A) When the proposed zone is within 1,000 feet of a MARTA station pedestrian entrance, in which case a minimum of 2.5 acres with be required; (B) When the proposed zone contains a historic multifamily structure, which structure is suitable for rehabilitation or renovation and can provide a minimum of four multifamily housing units, in which case there will be no minimum acreage required; (C) When the proposed zone contains a single-room occupancy residence in which at least 80 percent of the units to be provided bear weekly rents which do not exceed the fair market rents for the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area for single-room occupancy residences as most recently published by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. In said case, there will be no minimum acreage required. Prior to enterprise zone status being granted to single-room occupancy residences, the single-room occupancy operating plan must be presented, and it must project a minimum of 20 percent of the units for homeless persons, including persons previously living in emergency shelters, substandard housing, or in no housing whatsoever; or (D) When the proposed zone is located within the Central Business District of the City of Atlanta as defined in the most recent United States Census of

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Retail Trade, in which case a minimum of 2.5 acres will be required. (4) A zone for mixed-use residential and commercial purposes may not be less than eight acres in size. (5) A zone for mixed-use commercial and industrial purposes may not be less than 25 acres in size. (e) A zone may extend into a census tract which does not comply with the requirements of subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this section if at least 75 percent of the expanded zone would comply with the requirements of subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this section. (f) An existing commercial, industrial, residential, mixed-use commercial and industrial, or mixed-use residential and commercial purposes zone may be amended to add additional land to the zone, provided that: (1) The area to be added complies with the requirements of subsections (a), (b), (c) and (e) of this section; and (2) The area to be added is at least ten acres in size for commercial, industrial, mixed-use commercial and industrial, or mixed-use residential and commercial purposes, or one acre in size for residential purposes, and provided, further, that all land is vacant. Notwithstanding the date of expansion of the existing zone, the schedule of abatements for the area added to the existing zone shall coincide with the schedule of abatements for the existing zone. Section 4 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows: Section 6. (a) Notice of a public hearing and intent to create an enterprise zone shall be published twice by the city in a newspaper of general circulation at least 14 days prior

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to the date of the public hearing. All property owners within the proposed zone shall be notified in writing by the city. (b) After the public hearing, the city council may exempt the taxable value of property within a zone only from ad valorem taxation for city purposes. The board of commissioners, by appropriate resolution, may exempt from ad valorem taxation for county purposes under this Act the taxable value of only that same property exempted from ad valorem taxation for city purposes. (c) A copy of the ordinance creating, abolishing, or decreasing in size a zone for industrial or mixed-use commercial and industrial purposes or creating exemptions in any zone shall be transmitted to the tax commissioner of Fulton County, the tax assessors of Fulton County, and the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia within 30 days after its passage. Section 5 . Said Act is further amended by striking from the beginning of Section 7 the following: (a) Exemptions from ad valorem taxation of inventories within a zone created for commercial and industrial purposes under this Act may be granted for all or any combination of the following types of property:, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (a) Exemptions from ad valorem taxation of inventories within a zone created for industrial or mixed-use commercial and industrial purposes under this Act may be granted for all or any combination of the following types of property:. Section 6 . Said Act is further amended by striking from the beginning of Section 8 the following: (a) For zones created for industrial purposes:, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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(a) For zones created for industrial or mixed-use commercial and industrial purposes:. Section 7 . Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 8 a new subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) For zones created for mixed-use commercial and residential purposes: (1) (A) Real property in a zone which is exempt from ad valorem taxation under this Act as a result of new construction or conversion shall be exempt for 100 percent of its taxable value for the first five years after the creation of the zone in which the property is located, 80 percent of its taxable value for the next two years, 60 percent of its taxable value for the next year, 40 percent of its taxable value for the next year, and 20 percent of its taxable value for the last year. (B) Real property in a zone which is exempt from ad valorem taxation under this Act as a result of rehabilitation shall be limited to the value of improvements added to the existing structure after the creation of the zone and the value of the land in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection. At such time as the value of the improvements added exceed the value of the land, as of the date of the creation of the zone, by a factor of eight or more, then the full value of the improvements added shall be eligible for the exemption granted under this Act. Said real property in such zone shall be exempt in accordance with the following schedule: 100 percent of its taxable value for the first five years after the creation of the zone, 80 percent of its taxable value for the next two years, 60 percent of its taxable value for the next year, 40 percent of its taxable value for the next year, and 20 percent of its taxable value for the last year. (C) Exemptions from ad valorem taxation of real property within a zone under this Act may not be granted for the taxable value of improvements which are used for the primary purpose of the processing or

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handling of hazardous or medical waste not generated on the site where the improvement is located. (2) A zone shall exist for ten years after the effective date of its creation and at the end of this period the zone and all exemptions established therein pursuant to this Act shall be abolished. (3) Any tax exemptions granted under this Act shall be restricted to residential or commercial purpose improvements made after the effective date of the creation of the zone. If the value of the improvements exceeds the value of the land as of the date of the creation of the zone by a factor of eight or more, then the full value of the real property shall be eligible for the exemption granted under this Act. (4) The determination of whether or not a structure qualifies as a historic multifamily structure shall be based upon a plan for historic preservation which contains standards and criteria for such determination and which plan has been duly adopted by the city council. Further, all rehabilitation improvements to any historic structure shall be consistent with Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings issued by the Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, as revised 1983 or as subsequently amended. (5) A zone for mixed-use commercial and residential purposes shall not be abolished or reduced in size nor shall the amounts of exemptions from ad valorem taxation be altered by action of the city council or board of commissioners after adoption of a resolution or ordinance creating the zone. Section 8 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 10 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 10 to read as follows: Section 10. (a) The creation of a zone shall become effective on January 1, immediately following the adoption

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by the city council of an ordinance creating the zone; provided, however, that the effective date for the creation of a zone may be postponed for up to two years by ordinance of the city council. (b) Exemptions from ad valorem taxes for city or county purposes upon inventory or real property in a zone shall become effective on January 1, immediately following the adoption of the appropriate ordinance by the city council or appropriate resolution by the board of commissioners, respectively, unless the effective date is postponed as provided in subsection (a) of this section. (c) No exemption from ad valorem taxation upon inventory may be granted unless application by the owner thereof is filed with the tax assessors of Fulton County on or before the tax return date of the year for which the exemption is sought. The application shall contain such information as the tax assessors may require, including, but not limited to, the value of all such inventory for which the exemption is sought. The tax assessors shall determine the value of any exemption granted under this section. Section 9 . Said Act is further amended by striking Section 12 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 12 to read as follows: Section 12. The clerk of council shall annually submit a report to the board of commissioners, the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia, and the local legislative delegations of the city and county. The report shall include: (1) The location, boundary, and size of all zones created in the immediately preceding calendar year and created since the effective date of this Act; (2) The current value of tax exemptions under this Act which became effective in the immediately preceding calendar year and since the effective date of this Act;

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(3) The current market value of all improvements and inventories in each zone as compared to that value upon the effective date of the creation of that zone; (4) For zones created for commercial, industrial, mixed-use commercial and industrial, and mixed-use commercial and residential purposes, the current number of jobs and types of jobs in each zone as compared to the number and types of jobs upon the effective date of the creation of that zone; and (5) For zones created for residential and mixed-use commercial and residential purposes, the current number of housing units and types of housing units in each zone as compared to the number and types of housing units upon the effective date of the creation of that zone. Section 10 . Any exemptions granted by the Atlanta Urban Enterprise Zone Act prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act shall not be affected by the provisions of this amendatory Act and shall continue as provided by law in existence prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act. Section 11 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to Amend the Atlanta Urban Enterprise Zone Act so as to provide for mixed-use enterprise zones and to reduce the size requirements for commercial and industrial enterprise zones. This 13th day of January, 1994. MARY WHITE PRINCE Coordinator, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Suite 4100 68 Mitchell Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30335

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GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jim Martin, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 47th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Fulton County Daily Report, which is the official organ of Fulton County, on the following date: January 13, 1994. /s/ Jim Martin Representative, 47th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. LOWNDES COUNTYBOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION; CREATION. No. 1143 (House Bill No. 1849). AN ACT To provide for a board of elections and registration for Lowndes County; to define the powers and duties of the board concerning primaries and elections; to provide a method for appointment, resignation, and removal of members of the board; to provide for qualifications and terms of members of the board; to provide for a chair, clerical assistants, and other employees to provide for compensation for such persons and the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . There is created a board of elections and registration for Lowndes County which shall have jurisdiction over the conduct of primaries and elections in Lowndes County. Section 2 . The board of elections and registration shall be composed of three members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of the county, and who shall be appointed by the grand jury of Lowndes County. The initial members of said board shall be appointed by the grand jury in session at the time of approval of this Act by the Governor. Succeeding members of said board shall be appointed by the last regularly scheduled grand jury convening preceding the date on which such member is to take office. One member of such members appointed pursuant to the provisions of this section shall serve for a term of one year, another member for a term of two years, and another member for a term of three years. Thereafter, successors to the initial members shall serve for terms of office of three years. The members of the board of elections and registration shall elect a chairperson from the membership of the board of elections and registration. Section 3 . No person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member of the board during the term of such elective office, and the position of any member of the board shall be deemed vacant upon such member's qualifying as a candidate for elective public office. Section 4 . The appointment of each member of the board shall be made as a part of the presentment returned by the grand jury making said appointment. Said presentment shall state the name and residential address of the person appointed. The clerk of the superior court shall certify the name of each such appointed member to the Secretary of State and provide for the issuance of an appropriate commission to each member of the board within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars. Section 5 . Each member of the board shall be eligible for successive terms and shall have the right to resign at any

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time by giving written notice of resignation to the judge of the superior court, the board of county commissioners, and the clerk of the superior court, and shall be subject to removal from the board at any time, for cause after notice and hearing, in the same manner and by the same authority as provided for removal of registrars. Section 6 . In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any appointed member of the board before the expiration of the term for which such member was appointed by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the grand jury next convening following the occurrence of the vacancy shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of interim appointments and shall record and certify such appointments in the same manner as for the regular appointment of members. Section 7 . The first members of the board under this Act shall take office immediately upon their appointment as provided in this Act. Before entering upon the duties of office, each such member shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest. Section 8 . Each board of elections and registration shall: (a) With regard to the preparation for conduct and administration of elections, succeed to and exercise all duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the superintendent of elections pursuant to Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., as now or hereafter amended, or any other provisions of law, or both. (b) With regard to preparation for and conduct of primaries: (1) Suceed to all the duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the superintendent of elections by Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., as now or hereafter amended, or any other provisions of law, or both;

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(2) Formulate, adopt, and promulgate rules and regulations consistent with the law and the rules and regulations of the state executive committee of each political party governing the conduct of primaries to the end that, insofar as practicable, all primaries shall be uniformly conducted by the county board of elections and registration, poll workers property trained, and voters adequately informed and instructed. Any rule or regulation promulgated by a county executive committee under the provisions of Code Section 21-2-111 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, with regard to the conduct of primaries shall be null and void if in conflict with a valid rule or regulation of the board of elections and registration; and (3) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require or prohibit the governing authority or any other public agency to bear any expense of conducting primaries not otherwise required by law. (c) With regard to registration of electors, succeed to and exercise all of the duties and powers granted to and incumbent on the chief registrar and the board of registrars pursuant to Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., as now or hereafter amended, or any other provisions of law, or both. Section 9 . The board shall be responsible for the selection, appointment, and training of poll workers in primaries and elections, and such workers shall be appointed, insofar as practicable, from lists provided to the board by the county executive committee of each political party. Section 10 . With the consent of the governing authority, the board of elections and registration shall be authorized to expend public funds for the purpose of distributing sample ballots, voter information booklets, and other material designed to adequately inform and instruct electors of the county with regard to elections. Section 11 . The superintendent of elections and the county board of registrars are relived from all powers and

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duties to which the board of elections and registration succeed by the provisions of this Act and shall deliver thereafter to the chairperson of the board, upon his or her written request, the custody of all equipment, supplies, materials, books, paper, records, and facilities of every kind pertaining to such powers and duties. The judge of the probate court shall swear in all persons elected to public office in the same manner as done prior to the effective date of this Act. Section 12 . The chairperson of the board of elections and registration shall be the chief executive officer of the board of elections and registration and shall generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board of elections and registration pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board of elections and registration. The board of elections and registration shall fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. Section 13 . Compensation for the members of the board of elections and registration, clerical assistants, and other employees shall be such as may be fixed by the governing authority of the county. Said compensation shall be paid wholly from county funds. Section 14 . The governing authority of the county shall provide the board of elections and registration with such proper and suitable offices and with such clerical assistants and other employees as the governing authority shall deem appropriate. Section 15 . The words election, elector, political party, primary, public office, special election, and special primary shall have the same meaning ascribed to those words by Code Section 21-2-2 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, unless otherwise clearly apparent from the text of this Act. Section 16 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 17 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide for the creation, by local bill, of a Board of Elections and Registration for Lowndes County pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code for the State of Georgia (OCGA 21-2-40, as amended). Tim Golden Representative District 177 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tim Golden, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 177th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Valdosta Daily Times, which is the official organ of Lowndes County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ Tim Golden Representative, 177th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. LOWNDES COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; COMPOSITION; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS; TERMS. No. 1144 (House Bill No. 1851). AN ACT To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Lowndes County, approved February 12, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 639),

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as amended, so as to change the composition of the board of commissioners; to provide for elections and terms; to provide for a chairperson; to provide for districts; to provide for qualifications; to provide for a submission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act creating a board of commissioners for Lowndes County, approved February 12, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 639), as amended, is amended by striking Sections 2 and 2A in their entirety and inserting in their place the following: Section 2. (a) The current members of the board of commissioners of Lowndes County shall continue to hold office until their respective terms of office shall expire or until they are otherwise succeeded by law, and they shall possess and have the duty and responsibility of exercising all of the power given by law until they are succeeded. (b) For purposes of electing members of the board of commissioners of Lowndes County, Lowndes County shall be divided into three election districts as described in subsection (f) of this section. (c) Beginning January 1, 1997, the board of commissioners of Lowndes County shall consist of a chairperson elected at large from Lowndes County and three members, one each of said members being elected from the election districts described in subsection (f) of this section. The chairperson and any two members shall constitute a quorum. (d) The chairperson shall be the official head of the county government and chief representative of the county. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the board and shall have all the rights, powers, duties, and responsibilities of a member of the board of commissioners, except that the chairperson shall not vote on matters before the board except to express unanimity of the board or where there is an equal division on the question. The chairperson may serve as a member of boards, commissions, and committees

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required by law or requested by the board and shall perform such other duties as may be required by law. (e) The members elected from each of the three districts shall have all the rights, duties, powers, and responsibilities imposed upon county commissioners by the laws of the State of Georgia. (f) All references in the descriptions to streets, roads, highways, and utility rights of way shall be deemed to extend to the centerline thereof and all references to streams and waterways shall be deemed to extend to the thread of the stream. The commissioner districts of Lowndes County are as follows: District 1 Begin at the point of intersection of the right of way of the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the Echols County line; thence westerly along said Right of Way to the Georgia Power Company main transmission line Right of Way leading from the Georgia Power Sub-Station on U.S. Highway 221; thence southerly along said Right of Way to Georgia Highway 94; thence westerly along Georgia Highway 94 to Ulmer Avenue; thence southerly along Ulmer Avenue to U. S. Highway 41; thence westerly along Industrial Boulevard to St. Augustine Road; thence northwesterly along St. Augustine Road to Green Acres Drive; thence westerly along Green Acres Drive to Burnette Boulevard; thence northerly along Burnette Boulevard to Savannah Avenue; thence westerly along Savannah Avenue to Rosewood Street; thence north along Rosewood Street to the Right of Way of CSX Railroad; thence westerly along CSX Railroad Right of Way to Rocky Ford Road; thence northeasterly along Rocky Ford Road to U. S. Highway 84; thence northeasterly along U. S. Highway 84 to Riverside Drive; thence northerly along Riverside Drive to James Road; thence northerly along James Road to Georgia Highway 94; thence southeasterly along Georgia Highway 94 to

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Melody Lane; thence northeasterly along Melody Lane to Parker Mathis Drive; thence northwesterly along Parker Mathis Drive to Wilkes Circle; thence northerly along Wilkes Circle and an extension northerly of the centerline thereof to the Right of Way of the Norfolk Southern Railroad; thence southerly along said Right of Way to One Mile Branch; thence easterly along said branch to Gordon Street; thence southeasterly along Gordon Street to Hendry Drive; thence northerly along Hendry Drive to Ridgewood Drive; thence east along Ridgewood Drive to Smith Street; thence south on Smith Street to Mary Street; thence easterly on Mary Street to Oak Street; thence southerly on Oak Street to Force Street; thence easterly on Force Street to Ashley Street; thence northerly on Ashley Street to One Mile Branch; thence easterly along One Mile Branch to Lee Street; thence northerly along Lee Street to Vallotton Drive; thence easterly on Vallotton Drive to Woodlawn Street; thence northeasterly and easterly on Woodlawn Street to Forrest Street; thence northerly along Forrest Street to Knights Academy Road; thence easterly along Knights Academy Road to U. S. Highway 221; thence northeasterly along U. S. Highway 221 to the Lowndes County/Lanier County line; thence easterly along the Lowndes County/Lanier County line to the Alapaha River (Lowndes County/Lanier County Line); thence southerly along the meanderings of the Alapaha River to the Lowndes County/Echols County line; thence westerly and southerly along the Lowndes County/Echols County line to the right of way of the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the point of beginning. District 2 Begin at the point of intersection of Georgia Highway 94 and Little River and run thence northwesterly following the meanderings of Little River to the boundary line between the counties of Lowndes and Cook; thence easterly along said boundary line between Lowndes County, Cook County, Berrien and Lanier County; thence southerly and easterly along said Lanier County line to U. S. Highway 221; thence southwesterly along said U. S.

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Highway 221 to Knights Academy Road; thence westerly along Knights Academy Road to North Forrest Street; thence southerly along North Forrest Street to Park Avenue; thence westerly along Park Avenue to Oak Street; thence north along Oak Street to Gornto Road; thence westerly along Gornto Road to the Right of Way of the Norfork-Southern Railroad; thence northwesterly along said Railroad Right of Way to the Withlacochee River; thence southwesterly along said river to Georgia State Highway 94; thence northwesterly and westerly along said highway to the beginning point. District 3 Begin at the point of intersection of Georgia Highway 94 and Little River; thence southerly along the meanderings of Little River to its confluence with the Withlacoochee River; thence southwesterly, southerly and southeasterly following the meanderings of said river to the the Florida State line; thence easterly along said State line to the Withlacoochee River; thence easterly along said river to the Florida State line; thence easterly along the Florida State line to the Lowndes County/Echols County line; thence northerly along the Lowndes County/Echols County line to the Right of Way of the Norfolk Southern Railroad; thence westerly along said Right of Way to the Georgia Power Company main transmission line Right of Way leading from the Georgia Power Sub-Station on U. S. Highway 221; thence southerly along said Right of Way to Georgia Highway 94; thence westerly along Georgia Highway 94 to Ulmer Avenue; thence southerly along Ulmer Avenue to U. S. Highway 41, thence westerly along Industrial Boulevard to St. Augustine Road; thence northwesterly along St. Augustine Road to Green Acres Drive; thence westerly along Green Acres Drive to Burnette Boulevard, thence northerly along Burnette Boulevard to Savannah Avenue; thence westerly along Savannah Avenue to Rosewood Street; thence north along Rosewood Street to the Right of Way of CSX Railroad; thence westerly along CSX Railroad Right of Way to Rocky Ford Road; thence northeasterly along Rocky Ford Road to U. S. Highway 84;

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thence northeasterly along U. S. Highway 84 to Riverside Drive; thence northerly along Riverside Drive to James Road; thence northerly along James Road to Georgia Highway 94; thence southeasterly along Georgia Highway 94 to Melody Lane; thence northeasterly along Melody Lane to Parker Mathis Drive; thence northwesterly along Parker Mathis Drive to Wilkes Circle; thence northerly along Wilkes Circle and an extension northerly of the centerline thereof to the Right of Way of the Norfork-Southern Railroad; thence southerly along said Right of Way to One Mile Branch; thence easterly along said branch to Gordon Street; thence southeasterly along Gordon Street to Hendry Drive; thence northerly along Hendry Drive to Ridgewood Drive; thence east along Ridgewood Drive to Smith Street; thence south on Smith Street to Mary Street; thence easterly on Mary Street to Oak Street; thence southerly on Oak Street to Force Street; thence easterly on Force Street to Ashley Street; thence northerly on Ashley Street to One Mile Branch; thence easterly along One Mile Branche to Lee Street; thence northerly along Lee Street to Vallotton Drive; thence easterly on Vallotton Drive to Woodlawn Street; thence northeasterly and easterly on Woodlawn Street to Forrest Street; thence northerly on Forrest Street to Park Avenue; thence westerly on Park Avenue to Oak Street; thence northerly on Oak Street to Gornto Road; thence westerly on Gornto Road to the Right of Way of the Norfork-Southern Railroad; thence northwesterly along said Right of Way to the Withlacoochee River; thence southwesterly along the meanderings of said river to State Highway 94; thence northwesterly along State Highway 94 to the beginning point. Section 2A. (a) At the regular general election to be held in November, 1996, and the primaries preliminary thereto, the chairperson and three members of the board of commissioners of Lowndes County shall be elected for terms of four years beginning January 1, 1997, and expiring on December 31, 2000. (b) The chairperson of the board of commissioners of Lowndes County may reside anywhere within the limits of

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Lowndes County. The three members of the board shall reside within the districts from which they are elected. (c) In the event that a member of the board of commissioners of Lowndes County removes his or her place of residence during the term of office from the election district from which such member is elected, a vacancy shall thereby be created. Such vacancy shall be filled by a qualified resident of the election district wherein the vacancy exists in the manner prescribed by applicable provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. (d) There will be no durational residency requirement as a condition to qualify as a candidate for chairperson or member for election Districts 1, 2, and 3 for the board of commissioners of Lowndes County other than what is expressed in the laws of the State of Georgia, except that such a candidate for a district position must attain his or her residence in the district he or she seeks to represent at least by the time he or she qualifies as a candidate for the 1997 election and subsequent elections. Additionally, such a candidate must meet the qualifications provided for in Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. (e) The laws of the State of Georgia and the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. shall govern elections for the chairperson and members of the board of commissioners of Lowndes County and the laws of this state will continue to govern and prescribe the duties of the board of commissioners. Section 2 . It shall be the duty of the governing authority of Lowndes County to require the attorney therefor to submit this Act, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, to the United States Attorney General for approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of

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Georgia a bill to change the method of election of the Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County so that the Board shall be composed of four members, with the chairman elected at large and three members elected one each from a commission election district as defined in said act. Tim Golden Representative District 177 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tim Golden, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 177th District and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Valdosta Daily Times, which is the official organ of Lowndes County, on the following date: February 11, 1994. /s/ Tim Golden Representative, 177th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. COBB COUNTYSUPERIOR COURT; CLERK; DEPUTY CLERK; COMPENSATION. No. 1145 (House Bill No. 1855). AN ACT To amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate

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Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particular by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4209), so as to change the compensation of the clerk and deputy clerk of the superior court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4209), is amended by striking Section 4 thereof and inserting in its place a new Section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. (a) The clerk of the superior court shall receive an annual salary of $60,320.00, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds in the county treasury. (b) The clerk of the superior court shall be allowed a deputy clerk whose annual salary shall be $51,685.00, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds in the county treasury. Any candidate for the office of clerk of the Superior Court of Cobb County shall, on the date of his of her qualification for such office in either a primary or general election, certify to the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County the name of the person he or she shall appoint as deputy clerk in the event he or she is elected to the office of clerk; and the person so named and certified by the successful candidate for such office shall serve as the deputy clerk during the term for which he or she was so named. In the event of the death or the removal from office of said deputy clerk, the clerk of the superior court shall have 30 days from said date of death or removal from office of said deputy clerk to certify to the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County the name of the new deputy clerk to be appointed. In addition to said deputy clerk, the clerk of the Superior Court of Cobb County shall be authorized and empowered to employ the clerical help necessary to perform properly the functions

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and duties of the office, provided that the number of employees and salaries or other compensation to be paid to each shall first be approved by the governing authority of Cobb County. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court and the sheriff, judge, and clerk of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 428), as amended, and for other purposes. This 28 day of December, 1993. SENATORS Johnny Isakson, 21st District Hugh Ragan, 32nd District Steve Thompson, 33 District Chuck Clay, 37th District Ralph David Abernathy, 38th District REPRESENTATIVES Bill Atkins, 29th District Matt Towery, 30th District Lynda Coker, 31st District John Hammond, 32nd District Roy Barnes, 33rd District Jack Vaughan, 34th District Tom Cauthorn, 35th District Earl Ehrhart, 36th District Mitchell Kaye, 37th District Kem Shipp, 38th District Kip Klein, 39th District
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Steve Clark, 40th District Billy McKinney, 51st District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Lynda Coker, who, on oath, deposes and says that she is Representative from the 31st District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, which is the official organ of Cobb County, on the following date: December 31, 1993. /s/ Lynda Coker Representative, 31st District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. CATOOSA COUNTYPROBATE COURT; JUDGE; SUPERIOR COURT; CLERK; CLERICAL HELP ALLOWANCES. No. 1146 (House Bill No. 1856). AN ACT To amend an Act placing the judge of the probate court and the clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County, Georgia, on an annual salary in lieu of fees, approved February 20, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2047), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4574), so as to increase the clerical help allowance for the judge of the probate court; to increase the clerical help allowance of the clerk of the superior court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act placing the judge of the probate court and the clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County, Georgia, on an annual salary in lieu of fees, approved February 20, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2047), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4574), is amended by striking Section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. The maximum allowance to be paid for clerical help shall be: Clerical help for the judge of the probate court $ 55,000.00 per annum Clerical help for the clerk of the superior court $ 120,000.00 per annum All allowances payable under this Act shall be payable directly by the county treasurer to the person or persons performing such clerical help. No person performing such clerical help for the judge of the probate court shall be related to said judge closer than the fifth degree of consanguinity or affinity. No person performing such clerical help for the clerk of the superior court shall be related to said clerk closer than the fifth degree of consanguinity or affinity. The allowances provided in this section shall be used to employ full-time clerical help. In no event shall such allowances be used to pay bonuses to full-time employees or to pay for parttime clerical help. In the event the maximum allowance for clerical help is not needed for such purposes, then the unused portion thereof shall remain as part of the general funds of the county. Section 2 . This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 3 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be requested local legislation to increase the clerical allowance for the Probate Court of Catoosa County, Georgia, at the January, 1994 Session of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. This the 7th day of January, 1994. Sam T. Dills, Probate Judge Catoosa County, Georgia. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, McCracken Poston, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 3rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Catoosa County News, which is the official organ of Catoosa County, on the following date: January 12, 1994. /s/ McCracken Poston, Jr. Representative, 3rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be requested local legislation to increase the clerical allowance for the Clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County, Georgia, at the January, 1994 Session of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. This 22nd day of December, 1993. Norman L. Stone, Clerk of Superior Court, Catoosa County, Georgia. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, McCracken Poston, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 3rd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Catoosa County News, which is the official organ of Catoosa County, on the following date: December 29, 1993. /s/ McCracken Poston, Jr. Representative, 3rd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. RICHMOND COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; BUDGETS. No. 1147 (House Bill No. 1867). AN ACT To amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 456), as amended, so as to provide for a change in the date the budget must be presented to the board of education for study and consideration to allow receipt of state appropriations; to change the current requirements that each expenditure be budgeted by each object and activity, so as to allow budgeting by fund level type and to provide conformity of local budgeting procedures to appropriate state education funding statutes; to make necessary editorial revisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 456), as amended, is amended by striking subsections (a) through (e) of Section 7 of said Act and substituting in lieu thereof new subsections (a) through (e) of Section 7 to read as follows: (a) Fiscal year. The fiscal year of the Richmond County Board of Education shall begin on the first day of July and end on the last day of June. (b) Budget. As soon as practicable, subsequent to the county board of education receiving notification of its annual state appropriations entitlements, the superintendent of schools shall submit to the county board of education a tentative budget for the fiscal year ending on the succeeding thirtieth day of June. The budget shall contain estimates of expenditures as follows: (1) The sums necessary to pay the interest on the bonded debt and current indebtedness of the board of education and the principal of all bonds maturing during the year and any other necessary expenses relating thereto; (2) A sum equal to any deficit incurred in the preceding fiscal year by the failure of the actual cash receipts to equal the expenditures for such year, including current obligations payable but not paid; (3) The amount of any other contractual obligations; (4) The cost of operating the Richmond County school system; and (5) Expenditures for any other purpose for which said board of education may legally appropriate money.

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The budget of revenues and expenditures shall be adopted at the legal standard of budgeting control at the fund type level. The budget shall also contain estimates of revenues as follows: (1) Revenues from executions on real and personal property estimated at no greater proportion of the total of such executions not more than seven years old outstanding at the beginning of the current fiscal year from the proportion of the actual cash revenues from executions in the preceding year to the total of executions not more than seven years old outstanding at the beginning of that fiscal year; (2) Revenues from all other sources except current taxes on property locally assessed, and except special grants and other nonrecurring revenues, but including taxes based on assessments made through the office of the state revenue commissioner, State of Georgia appropriations whether through legislative Act or executive order, and federal funds, which have been allocated for the current fiscal year; (3) The whole or any part of the unencumbered fund balance, excluding all trust and special fund balances, at the end of the preceding year; and (4) The sum to be raised by current taxes on propery, other than property assessed through the office of the state revenue commissioner, necessary to balance the budget, in accordance with appropriate laws. The estimate of expenditures for operating the school system of Richmond County shall be by fund type level. With the budget, the superintendent of schools shall submit such supplementary information as to fund type level, activities, and objects, comparative data, or prior revenues and expenditures as the board may, from time to time, require or request. This information shall be given to the press and made available at the office of the board of education for public inspection. There shall be sufficient copies of the budget itself to supply the members of the

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board and copies shall be kept on file for public inspection during the regular business hours in the office of the superintendent of schools. Prior to the thirtieth day of June, the board shall adopt the budget, but, before doing so, the board of education shall correct any mistake in computing the estimates of the superintendent of schools but shall not reduce the sums required for debt service or to meet a deficit of the preceding year below the amounts actually necessary for such purpose or increase the estimate of revenues from any source, except that it shall be the duty of the board of education to adjust the sum to be raised by current taxes on property locally assessed, to any increase or decrease in the total expenditures authorized, assuming the rate of collection above provided, and in no event shall the total of expenditures authorized exceed the total of revenues estimated plus budgeted fund balance. The board in its discretion may allocate so much of the unallocated, unappropriated, and unencumbered fund balance to balance the budget as it deems appropriate. (c) Levy and collection of taxes. Upon the adoption of the budget, the board shall proceed to determine, in accordance therewith, the levy in mills on the dollar of the assessed value of all taxable property in the county as shown by the county digest for the year in which the levy is made and certify the same forthwith to the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County. It shall be their duty to make out an assessment and return of such tax against all the legal taxpayers of the county and furnish a copy of said assessment and return to the officer responsible for the collection of taxes in Richmond County, whose duty it shall be to collect said tax and deposit it to the credit of the Board of Education of Richmond County in the bank or banks designated as hereinafter provided. The Board of Education of Richmond County is authorized to include in its budget any commitments of payment of funds from the State Department of Education to the Board of Education of Richmond County and from the

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United States government to the Board of Education of Richmond County. (d) Additional appropriations. No supplemental or additional appropriations shall be made unless it is first certified by the secretary of the board of education that there is an unappropriated and unencumbered reserve or an additional source of revenue has been determined from which such appropriation can be made. (e) Local policy and procedure. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the board from passing and enforcing any policies or procedures that would require supplementary information and prior approval of transfers within budgets, notwithstanding the fact that the local policies and procedures may be more restrictive than the legal standard. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a bill to amend an Act entitled An Act to Regulate Public Instruction in the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 456), as amended particularly by an Act approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1435), an Act approved March 21, 1974, (Ga. Laws, 1974, p. 2545), an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3990), an Act approved April 6, 1981, (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3677), an Act approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5119) an Act approved in 1987, an Act approved in 1989, and an Act approved in 1992 to provide for a change in the date the budget must be presented to the Board for study and consideration and to modify the requirements of requiring each expenditure to be budgeted by each object and

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activity and to provide conformity of local budgeting procedures to appropriate state education funding statutes. This 30 day of December, 1993. LEONARD O. FLETCHER, JR. Attorney for the County Board of Education of Richmond County GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jack Connell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 115th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Augusta Chronicle, which is the official organ of Richmond County, on the following date: January 5, 1994. /s/ Jack Connell Representative, 115th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. VINES BOTANICAL GARDENS ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF GWINNETT COUNTYCREATION. No. 1148 (House Bill No. 1871). AN ACT To create the Vines Botanical Gardens Enhancement and Development Authority of Gwinnett County; to provide for a definition; to provide for the purpose and powers of the authority;

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to provide for appointment, eligibility, and terms of members of the authority; to provide for organization, quorum, meetings, and expenses of the authority; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for agents and employees; to provide for accountability and for financial and other records; to provide for audits; to limit the powers of the authority; to provide for open meetings and public records; to provide for judicial jurisdiction; to provide that the powers of the authority are supplemental; to provide for liberal construction; to provide an effective date; to provide for the automatic repeal of this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . As used in this Act, the term project means land, buildings, furnishings, equipment, and facilities located or to be located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, on the property known as the Vines Botanical Gardens. Section 2 . There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Vines Botanical Gardens Enhancement and Development Authority of Gwinnett County which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, and, by that name, style, and title such body shall contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. The purpose of the authority shall be for the development and promotion in Gwinnett County and in this state of projects to enhance and develop the Vines Botanical Gardens with the use of a minimum of public funds. In carrying out that purpose, the authority shall solicit assistance from persons and organizations interested in supporting, financially and in other ways, the projects of the authority. Section 3 . (a) The authority shall consist of five members who shall be appointed by the governing authority of Gwinnett County, Georgia. One member of the board of commissioners shall be appointed to serve on the authority. Except for the member of the authority who is a member of the board of commissioners, who shall be reappointed annually for a term of one year, the initial members of the authority shall be appointed

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for the following terms: one member for a term of two years; one member for a term of three years; and two members for terms of four years each. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for terms of four years, except that the appointment of any person to fill any unexpired term at any time shall be only for the remainder of such term. In no event, however, shall a member serve for more than eight consecutive years. (b) The members of the authority shall organize and enter upon the performance of their duties immediately after the effective date of this Act. The authority shall elect from its members a chairperson and a vice chairperson. The officers shall serve for such terms as shall be prescribed by the rules of the authority or until their successors are appointed and qualified. (c) Three members of the authority shall constitute a quorum, and no vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all of the rights and perform all of the duties of the authority at every meeting, but in every instance, the affirmative vote of at least three members of the authority shall be required to authorize any legal act of the authority. (d) The members of the authority shall not be entitled to compensation for their services, but the members shall be reimbursed by the authority for their actual expenses in attending any meeting of the authority, which reimbursement shall be at the same rate as that provided to members of boards and commissions under Code Section 45-7-21 of the O.C.G.A. The authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government, but the authority may not employ professional staff or technical supervisors, assistants, experts, or any other agents and employees, temporary or permanent. The authority shall also establish the policies, rules, and regulations for the operation of its projects as it may require. The members of the authority shall be accountable in all respects as trustees, and the authority shall keep suitable books and records of all its obligations, contracts, transactions, undertakings, income, receipts of every kind and nature, and expenditures of every kind. The financial books and records of the authority shall be audited annually by the same auditor employed to audit the books and records of the Gwinnett County government. The

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audit shall be paid for by the authority, and copies of the audit shall be furnished to the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County. The audit shall be a public record. (e) The authority shall not meet more than six times each year and shall not meet outside Gwinnett County. Section 4 . The authority shall have the power to: (1) Adopt and alter a corporate seal; (2) Construct, reconstruct, acquire, equip, own, alter, repair, maintain, add to, extend, improve, operate, and manage projects to enhance and develop the Vines Botanical Gardens; (3) Acquire in its own name by purchase or lease from Gwinnett County, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, real property or rights or easements therein, any personal property necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes and use; (4) Contract with the State of Georgia and the agencies, instrumentalities, departments, and political subdivisions thereof and with private persons or corporations, including but not limited to the Vines Botanical Gardens Foundation, Inc., in such manner as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this Act, including but not limited to contracts for constructing, leasing, acquiring, equipping, altering, repairing, maintaining, adding to, extending, improving, upgrading, and managing projects; (5) Exercise the powers provided by Code Section 45-9-1 of the O.C.G.A. to procure policies of liability insurance and contracts of indemnity to insure or indemnify members of the authority and its officers and employees against personal liability for damages arising out of the performance of their duties or any way connected therewith to the extent that such members, officers, or employees are not immune from such liability;

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(6) Make contracts and execute all instruments necessary or convenient in connection therewith; and (7) Adopt, alter, or repeal its own bylaws, rules, and regulations governing the manner in which its business may be transacted. Section 5 . The authority shall not have the power of eminent domain. The authority shall not have the power to issue revenue bonds or certificates of participation. The authority shall not have the power to incur any indebtedness in or for the purpose of the acquisition of real or personal property. Section 6 . All meetings of the authority shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to open and public meetings. Records of the authority shall constitute public records in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to inspection of public records. Section 7 . Any action brought against the authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County and such court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of such action. Section 8 . The provisions of this Act shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of things authorized by this Act and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing. Section 9 . This Act, being for the welfare of Gwinnett County and its citizens, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this Act. Section 10 . (a) This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1994. (b) This Act shall stand repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2006.

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Section 11 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create the Vines Botanical Gardens Enhancement and Development Authority of Gwinnett County; to provide for a definition; to provide for the purpose and powers of the authority; to provide for appointment, eligibility, and terms of members of the authority; to provide for organization, quorum, meetings, and expenses of the authority; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for agents and employees; to provide for agents and employees; to provide for accountability and for financial and other records; to provide for audits; to limit the powers of the authority; to provide for open meetings and public records; to provide for judicial jurisdiction; to provide that the powers of the authority are supplemental; to provide for liberal construction; to provide an effective date; to provide for the automatic repeal of this Act; and for other purposes. This 8th day of February, 1994. /s/ Jere Johnson Representative, 84th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jere Johnson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 84th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Gwinnett Post Tribune, which is the official organ of Gwinnett County, on the following date: February 12, 1994. /s/ Jere Johnson Representative, 84th District

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. CITY OF SOCIAL CIRCLECITY MANAGER; MAYOR; POWERS. No. 1149 (House Bill No. 1876). AN ACT To amend an Act incorporating the City of Social Circle, approved August 4, 1904 (Ga. L. 1904, p. 626), as amended, so as to provide for a city manager; to provide for the appointment, removal, suspension, compensation, powers, duties, qualifications, and authority of the city manager; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for the performance of the powers and duties of the mayor during his or her absence or disability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act incorporating the City of Social Circle, approved August 4, 1904 (Ga. L. 1904, p. 626), as amended, is amended by adding, following Section 2B five new Sections, to be designated as Sections 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, and 2G to read as follows: Section 2C. The city council shall appoint a city manager for an indefinite term and shall fix the compensation of the city manager. The manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of his or her executive and administrative qualifications. The city manager shall serve at the pleasure of the

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city council and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Section 2D. By letter filed with the city clerk, the manager shall designate, subject to approval of the city council, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the powers and perform the duties of manager during any temporary absence or disability of the manager. During such absence or disability, the city council may revoke such designation with or without cause at any time and appoint another employee or officer of the city to serve until the manager shall return or the disability shall cease. Section 2E. The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. The city manager shall be responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the charge of the city manager by or under this charter. The city manager shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To appoint and, when he or she deems it necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove all city employees and administrative officers appointed by the city manager, except as otherwise provided by law or personnel ordinances adopted pursuant to this charter. The city manager may authorize any administrative officer who is subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department, office, or agency; (2) To direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law; (3) To attend all city council meetings and to have the right to take part in any discussions but not to vote; (4) To ensure that all laws, provisions of this charter, and acts of the city council subject to enforcement by the city manager or by officers subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager are faithfully executed;

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(5) To prepare and submit the annual operating budget and capital budget to the city council; (6) To submit to the city council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year; (7) To make such other reports as the city council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager; (8) To keep the city council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such recommendations to the city council concerning the affairs of the city as he or she deems desirable; and (9) To perform other such duties as are specified in this charter as may be required by the city council. Section 2F. The mayor shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council; (2) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and be the official spokesperson for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) Have power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; and (4) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, resolutions, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing. Section 2G. During the absence or disability of the mayor for any cause, the vice mayor, or in the absence or disability of the vice mayor, for any reason, any one of the councilmembers chosen by the mayor shall be clothed with all

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rights and privileges of the mayor and shall perform the duties of the office of the mayor so long as such absence or disability shall continue. Any such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of all councilmembers. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, a bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Social Circle, approved August 4, 1904 (Ga. L. 1904, p. 626), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the powers of the mayor and members of the city council; creation of the position of city manager; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes. This 2nd day of February, 1994. Tyrone Carrell, Representative 87th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tyrone Carrell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 87th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Walton Tribune, which is the official organ of Walton County, on the following date: February 6, 1994. /s/ Tyrone Carrell Representative, 87th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of February, 1994.

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/s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. NEWTON COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITYBONDS. No. 1150 (House Bill No. 1879). AN ACT To amend the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority Act, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2449), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6469), so as to authorize the issuance of additional negotiable revenue bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . The Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority Act, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2449), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6469), is amended by striking $10 million from Section 10 thereof and inserting in its place $20 million so that when so amended said section shall read as follows: Section 10. Revenue bonds. The authority, or any authority or body which had or which may in the future succeed to the powers, duties, and liabilities vested in the authority created by this Act, shall have power and is authorized at one time, or from time to time, to provide by resolution for the issuance of negotiable revenue bonds of the authority in a sum not to exceed $20 million outstanding at any one time for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost as defined in this Act of any one or more projects. The

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principal and interest of such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund provided in this Act for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest at such rate or rates not exceeding the interest allowed by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the `Revenue Bond Law,' as now provided or may hereafter be provided by amendment thereto, payable semiannually, shall mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their date or dates, shall be payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the authority, and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority Act, approved March 10, 1970, (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2449), as amended; and for other purposes. This 1st day of February, 1994. Representative Denny M. Dobbs 92nd District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Denny M. Dobbs, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 92nd District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Covington

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lowing date: February 3, 1994. /s/ Denny M. Dobbs Representative, 92nd District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994. CITY OF MONROEWATER, LIGHT, AND GAS COMMISSION; MEMBERSHIP. No. 1151 (House Bill No. 1888). AN ACT To amend an Act reincorporating the City of Monroe in the County of Walton, Georgia, approved April 8, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3221), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relative to the membership of the Water, Light, and Gas Commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act reincorporating the City of Monroe in the County of Walton, Georgia, approved April 8, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3221), as amended, is amended by striking Section 6.05 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6.05 to read as follows: Section 6.05. Water, Light, and Gas Commission; creation. Be it further enacted that the Monroe city council shall elect from the qualified voters of the city who are otherwise

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entitled to hold office in the city, six persons to be known as the `Water, Light, and Gas Commission'; provided, however, that the council of the city shall appoint one commissioner from the mayor and city council, hereinafter referred to as councilmember. The councilmember appointed to serve on the Water, Light, and Gas Commission shall be ex officio and shall not have any voting powers on the Water, Light, and Gas Commission. The councilmember shall, however, have full authority in all other respects to participate in all discussions and meetings of the Water, Light, and Gas Commission. Furthermore, the councilmember shall act as a liaison between the mayor and city council and the Water, Light, and Gas Commission. The person appointed from the mayor and city council to serve on the Water, Light, and Gas Commission shall serve for a term of one year from January 1 until December 31 and shall not serve for more than five consecutive one-year terms. The councilmember appointee's term shall terminate upon the expiration of his or her term in office as mayor or councilmember. All other commissioners shall be appointed to serve for terms of five years. Those commissioners in office on the effective date of this Act shall continue to serve until the expiration of their terms. Thereafter, commissioners shall be appointed for terms to begin October 1 of each year. At the expiration of the terms of any of the commissioners, except for the councilmember appointee, the council shall elect a commissioner for a period of five years. Except as provided in the above paragraph for the councilmember appointee, no commissioner shall serve more than one consecutive term. Vacancies untimely caused by death, resignation, removal, or other cause shall be filled by the council for the unexpired term, and said appointee who fills an unexpired term of two years or less may serve one additional five-year term. The commissioners comprising said Water, Light, and Gas Commission shall be amenable to the council and subject to removal from office only after notice and an administrative hearing afforded them before the mayor and council and only after such individual is found guilty of malpractice, malfeasance, misconduct, or neglect of duties.

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Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Monroe in the County of Walton, approved April 8, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3231), as amended; and for other purposes. This 14th day of February, 1994. Tyrone Carrell State Representative 87th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tyrone Carrell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 87th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Walton Tribune, which is the official organ of Walton County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ Tyrone Carrell Representative, 87th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994.

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CITY OF MONROECITY ADMINISTRATOR. No. 1152 (House Bill No. 1889). AN ACT To amend an Act entitled An Act to reincorporate the City of Monroe in the County of Walton, approved April 8, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3221), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to the appointment and duties of the city administrator; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act entitled An Act to reincorporate the City of Monroe in the County of Walton, approved April 8, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3221), as amended, is amended by striking in its entirety Section 2.10 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 2.10. City administrator. (a) The council may appoint a city administrator who shall serve at the pleasure of the council. The city administrator shall be vested with such power and authority as may be granted by the mayor and council which are necessary and proper for efficient and effective government administration which may include generally, but shall not be limited to, those duties of purchasing agent for all departments, coordinator of commissions and departments, and the general management of city business under the direction and guidance of the mayor and council. (b) In the event the council elects to exercise its discretion in not appointing a city administrator or decides to abolish such office, then the council shall have full authority to vest the city clerk with all duties which, in the judgment of the city council, are necessary or proper for efficient and effective government administration. Section 2 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Monroe in the County of Walton, approved April 8, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3221), as amended; and for other purposes. This 14th day of February, 1994. Tyrone Carrell State Representative 87th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tyrone Carrell, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 87th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Walton Tribune, which is the official organ of Walton County, on the following date: February 16, 1994. /s/ Tyrone Carrell Representative, 87th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994.

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SUMTER COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION; MEMBERSHIP; DISTRICTS; ELECTIONS; TERMS; COMPENSATION. No. 1153 (House Bill No. 1890). AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the election of the Sumter County Board of of Education, approved February 29, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2065), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2127), and an Act approved April 1, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5171), so as to reconstitute said board of education; to provide education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for currently serving members; to provide for elections; to provide for terms of office; to provide for salaries; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Attorney General; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . An Act providing for the election of the Sumter County Board of Education, approved February 29, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2065), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2127), and an Act approved April 1, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5171), is amended by striking in its entirety Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 1. (a) The Sumter County School District shall be defined as all of Sumter County including the area within the corporate limits of the City of Americus. The board of education of Sumter County shall be composed of nine members who shall be elected as provided in this Act. For the purpose of electing members of the board, the Sumter County School District shall be divided into nine education districts described as follows:

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Education District: 1 SUMTER COUNTY VTD: 0005 LESLIE 15 (Part) Tract: 9508. Block(s): 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 113, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127A, 127B, 128A, 128B, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 146, 147, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 169, 170, 171, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 181, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 201, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229A, 229B, 230A, 230B, 230C, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240A, 240B, 241A, 241B, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 244A, 244B, 244C, 245, 246A, 246B, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251A, 251B, 252A, 252B, 252C, 253A, 253B, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314A, 314B, 315, 316, 317, 326, 327, 328A, 328B, 329, 330A, 330B, 331A, 331B, 332, 333, 334, 335A, 335B, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344A, 344B, 345, 346A, 346B, 347, 348, 349, 350, 370, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377A, 377B, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384 VTD: 0010 SUMTER CITY NEW 16 (Part) Tract: 9504. Block(s): 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 378, 379, 381, 382, 383 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 322, 323, 324, 335, 336, 337, 338, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372A, 372B, 373A, 373B, 374 VTD: 0015 HUNTINGTON OLD 16 (Part) Tract: 9505. Block(s): 341, 342, 343, 344 Tract: 9507.

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Block(s): 428, 429, 430, 431, 433, 434, 436, 437, 438 Tract: 9508. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 371 VTD: 0020 THOMPSON 17 (Part) Tract: 9504. Block(s): 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 327, 328, 329, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 366, 367, 368, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 380, 384, 385, 386, 387 VTD: 0030 PLAINS OLD 26 (Part) Tract: 9504. Block(s): 311 VTD: 0035 AMERICUS 27 (Part) Tract: 9504. Block(s): 320 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 326B, 329, 331, 332, 333, 334 VTD: 0040 CHAMBLISS 28 (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 163, 164, 169, 170, 171, 172, 174, 175 Tract: 9507. Block(s): 120, 121, 122 Tract: 9508. Block(s): 202, 203, 204, 205 Education District: 2 SUMTER COUNTY VTD: 0035 AMERICUS 27 (Part) Tract: 9505. Block(s): 114B, 115, 118, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 217A, 217C, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224A, 224B, 224C, 225, 226A, 226B, 227, 228, 229, 232A Tract: 9506.

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Block(s): 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 316, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328 Tract: 9507. Block(s): 220A, 220B, 220C, 220D, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 409A, 409C, 409D, 409E, 409F, 409G, 410, 411, 412, 413 Education District: 3 SUMTER COUNTY VTD: 0010 SUMTER CITY NEW 16 (Part) Tract: 9505. Block(s): 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 325, 326A, 330, 339, 340 VTD: 0035 AMERICUS 27 (Part) Tract: 9505. Block(s): 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114A, 114C, 114D, 116, 117, 119, 203, 204A, 204B, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215A, 215B, 216A, 216B, 216C, 216D, 217B, 230, 237, 238, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 327 Tract: 9506. Block(s): 131, 132, 133, 134, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 301, 302, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 317 Tract: 9507. Block(s): 201C, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206A, 206B, 206C, 207A, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323 Education District: 4 SUMTER COUNTY VTD: 0030 PLAINS OLD 26 (Part) Tract: 9504.

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Block(s): 153, 201, 202A, 202B, 203, 204, 205, 206A, 213A, 215A, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223A, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236A, 236B, 237A, 237B, 238A, 238B, 239, 240, 241A, 241B, 242, 243, 244, 254, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309A, 309B, 310, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 326, 330, 363, 364, 365 VTD: 0035 AMERICUS 27 (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 513, 514A, 514B, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519A, 519B, 520A, 520B, 520C, 521A, 521B, 521C, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 535A, 535B, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 545, 546 Tract: 9504. Block(s): 319 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 328 Education District: 5 SUMTER COUNTY VTD: 0025 CONCORD NEW 26 VTD: 0030 PLAINS OLD 26 (Part) Tract: 9504. Block(s): 141, 142, 143, 146, 147, 148, 149, 151, 152, 154, 155, 157, 158, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 206B, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213B, 214, 215B, 223B, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 369, 370 VTD: 0035 AMERICUS 27 (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205A, 205B, 205C, 205D, 205E, 205F, 205G, 205H, 205J, 205K, 205L, 206A, 206B, 206C, 206D, 207A, 207B, 207C, 208A, 208B, 208C, 209A, 209B, 209C, 210, 211A, 211B, 211C, 211D, 212A, 212B, 213A, 213B, 214A,

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214B, 214C, 216A, 216B, 216C, 217A, 217B, 217C, 217D, 217E, 217F, 217G, 217H, 217J, 218A, 218B, 218C, 219, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 544 VTD: 0045 ANDERSONVILLE (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104A, 104B, 105, 106, 107A, 107B, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116A, 116B, 117A, 117B, 118, 119A, 119B, 120, 121, 186 Tract: 9503. Block(s): 127, 128A, 128B, 128C, 129A, 129B, 129C, 130, 131A, 131B, 132 Education District: 6 SUMTER COUNTY VTD: 0005 LESLIE 15 (Part) Tract: 9508. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 111, 112, 114, 143, 144, 145, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 172, 180, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192 VTD: 0035 AMERICUS 27 (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114A, 114C, 127, 128, 129, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140A, 140B, 141A, 141C, 141D, 142, 149A, 149C, 150, 151, 152, 301A, 301B, 301C, 301E, 302, 306, 307, 308, 309, 311A, 311B, 312A, 312B, 312C, 313, 314, 315A, 315B, 315C, 316A, 316B, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321A, 321B, 322, 323, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 411, 412A, 412B, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428 Tract: 9506. Block(s): 101, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149 VTD: 0040 CHAMBLISS 28 (Part) Tract: 9501.

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Block(s): 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 165, 166, 167, 168, 173, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197 Tract: 9502. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 130, 131, 153, 154, 155, 401, 431, 432, 433 Tract: 9507. Block(s): 101, 102, 103 VTD: 0045 ANDERSONVILLE (Part) Tract: 9501. Block(s): 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 151, 184, 185, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191 Education District: 7 SUMTER COUNTY VTD: 0035 AMERICUS 27 (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 408, 409A, 409B, 409C, 409D, 409E, 410, 418, 420, 429, 430 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 231, 232B, 233A, 233B, 233C, 234, 235, 236 Tract: 9507. Block(s): 104, 105A, 105B, 106A, 106B, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 123, 124, 125, 126, 201A, 201B, 201D, 207B, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216A, 216B, 217, 218, 219, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246A, 246B, 247, 248, 249, 250, 401A, 401B, 401C, 402A, 402B, 402C, 403A, 403B, 404A, 404B, 405, 406, 407A, 407B, 407C, 408A, 408B, 409B, 414A, 414B, 414C, 414D, 415A, 415B, 415C, 415D, 416A, 416B, 416C, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 432, 435 VTD: 0040 CHAMBLISS 28 (Part) Tract: 9507. Block(s): 119

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Education District: 8 SUMTER COUNTY VTD: 0035 AMERICUS 27 (Part) Tract: 9503. Block(s): 135C, 136, 139A, 140A, 141, 142A, 143, 144, 215A, 215B, 215C, 220, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 533, 534 Tract: 9505. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 201, 202 Tract: 9506. Block(s): 303, 304 Education District: 9 SUMTER COUNTY VTD: 0035 AMERICUS 27 (Part) Tract: 9502. Block(s): 114B, 115A, 115B, 115C, 115D, 116A, 116B, 117A, 117B, 118A, 118B, 118C, 119A, 119B, 120A, 120B, 121A, 121B, 122A, 122B, 123A, 123B, 124A, 124B, 125, 126, 141B, 143A, 143B, 144A, 144B, 145, 146A, 146B, 146C, 146D, 147A, 147B, 148A, 148B, 148C, 149B, 156, 157, 158A, 158B, 159A, 159B, 201A, 201B, 201C, 202A, 202B, 203A, 203B, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 301D, 303A, 303B, 304, 305, 310 Tract: 9503. Block(s): 133, 134, 135A, 135B, 135D, 137A, 137B, 138, 139B, 140B, 142B Tract: 9506.

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Block(s): 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 135, 136, 137, 138 (b) For purposes of this section: (1) The terms `Tract,' `Block,' and `VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; (2) The term `Precinct' is synonymous with the term `voting precinct' and means a geographical area designated by Article 7 of Chapter 2 or 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., within which all electors vote at one polling place; (3) Precinct names and designations following VTD designations are included for convenience only; and in the event the description of any education district contains a conflict between the geographical boundaries of any VTD and the boundaries of the following named precinct, the geographical boundary of the VTD as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia shall control; (4) Whenever the description of any education district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (5) Any part of the Sumter County School District which is not included in any education district described in this section shall be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia; and (6) Any part of the Sumter County School District which is described in this section as being included in a

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particular education district shall nevertheless not be included within such education district if such part is not contiguous to such education district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that education district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Section 2 . Said Act is further amended by striking in their entirety Sections 2 and 3 and inserting in lieu thereof, respectively, the following: Section 2. (a) No person shall be a member of the board of education if he or she is ineligible for such office pursuant to the provisions of Code Sections 20-2-51 or 45-2-1 or any other provision contained in the O.C.G.A. (b) There shall be one member of the board elected from each education district. In order to be elected as a member of the board from an education district, a person must have resided in that education district for at least six months prior to the date such person qualified as a candidate for election from such district and must receive a majority of the votes cast for that office in that district only and not at large. Only electors who are residents of that election district may vote for a member of the board from that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from an education district, each candidate for such office shall specify the education district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected as a member of the board from an education district must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant. (c) In the event a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board of education for any reason, such vacancy shall be filled as follows: (1) If the vacancy occurs more than 90 days prior to the date of a general election preceding the general election at which a successor would be elected to a new full term of office, then such vacancy shall be filled for the

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unexpired term of office at a special election to be held on the same date as said general election preceding the general election at which a successor would be elected to a new full term of office; and in this case the remaining members of the board of education shall, by majority vote, select a qualified person to fill the vacancy until the person elected at such special election takes office. (2) If the vacancy does not occur more than 90 days prior to the date of a general election preceding the general election at which a successor would be elected for a new full term of office, then the remaining members of the board of education shall, by majority vote, select a qualified person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The individual so selected must meet the residency requirements as specified in subsection (b) of this section. Section 3. (a) The member of the board who was elected in 1992 to represent existing Education District 6, Gary Houston, shall continue to serve until expiration of his term of office and until the election and qualification of his successor. The member of the board who was elected in 1992 to represent existing Education District 4, Irene Edge, shall continue to serve until the expiration of her term of office or until the election and qualification of her successor. After January 1, 1995, Gary Houston and Irene Edge shall represent, respectively, new Education Districts 6 and 4 as described in Section 1 of this Act. The member of the board who was elected in 1992 to represent existing Education District 2, Carolyn Whitehead, shall continue to serve until the expiration of her term of office or until the election and qualification of her successor. After January 1, 1995, Carolyn Whitehead shall represent new Education District 1 as described in Section 1 of this Act. (b) A member of the board of education shall be elected in 1994 to take office January 1, 1995, to represent new Education District 2. Such member shall be elected to serve a term of two years. The successor in office to that member elected to represent new Education District 2 shall serve four year terms thereafter. Members of the board of education

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shall be elected in 1994 for districts 3, 5, 7, 8 9 and shall serve for a term of four years or until the election and qualification of his or her successor. (c) Elections in 1994, as set forth in subsection (b) above, shall be by special election. Said special election shall be called in accordance with Code Section 21-5-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and shall be held in conjunction with the general election, which is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1994. Thereafter, candidates for the office of school board member shall be nominated in nonpartisan primaries, which primaries shall be held on the third Tuesday in July in each even-numbered year, or on such other date as may be established by general law for holding nonpartisan primaries. The primary held for such purpose shall be conducted by the superintendent of elections in the same manner as prescribed by law and by rules and regulations of the State Election Board and the superintendent for general elections. (d) Members of the board of education shall receive a monthly salary of their service as members of the board in the amount of $200 per month, plus reimbursement for actual expenses necessarily incurred in connection therewith. (e) At the first meeting of the board of education in January, 1995, and at the first regular meeting held in January of each year thereafter, the board shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson, each of whom shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself. (f) Five members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business which may come before the board. Section 3 . It shall be the duty of the board of education of Sumter County to require the attorney thereof to submit this Act for approval, pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. Section 4 . Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 1995. All other sections of this Act shall become

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effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon this Act becoming law without such approval. Section 5 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1994 session of the Georgia General Assembly a bill to amend an Act dividing Sumter County into nine education districts which will include territory formerly within the City of Americus; to provide for elections; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes. This Second day of February, 1994. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Jimmy Skipper, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 137th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Americus Times-Recorder, which is the official organ of Sumter County, on the following date: February 4, 1994. /s/ Jimmy Skipper Representative, 137th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 13, 1994.

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CHEROKEE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX STRUCTURE STUDY COMMITTEECREATION. No. 107 (House Resolution No. 1039). A RESOLUTION Creating the Cherokee County Property Tax Structure Study Committee; providing for its members, powers, duties, and authority; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, a pressing need exists for an overall comprehensive evaluation of the revenue structure of Cherokee County in general, as well as a particular evaluation of the effects of the revenue structure with respect to education; and WHEREAS, Cherokee County should make an exhaustive study of the overall tax structure relating to Cherokee County with special emphasis on ad valorem taxation and of all homestead and other exemptions affecting Cherokee County ad valorem taxes to determine the best policy to guide the county and the members of the Cherokee County delegation on this important subject. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Cherokee County Property Tax Structure Study Committee to be composed of nine members. One member shall be appointed by the members of the Senate whose districts lie wholly or partially within Cherokee County; one member shall be appointed by the members of the House of Representatives whose districts lie wholly or partially within Cherokee County; two members of the governing authority of Cherokee County, or their designees, who shall be appointed by the governing authority of Cherokee County; two members of the board of education of Cherokee County, or their designees, shall be appointed by the board of education of Cherokee County; and two members of the Cherokee County Municipal Association shall be appointed by the Cherokee County Municipal Association. The tax commissioner of Cherokee County shall serve as a member and as chairperson. The appointive members shall be appointed by their respective appointing authorities not later than May 10,

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1994. The organizational meeting of the committee shall be held on the call of the chairperson as soon as practicable after all members have been appointed. The chairperson shall call all meetings of the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto for both educational and county government purposes and recommend any actions, legislation, or policy guidelines which the committee deems necessary or appropriate as a result of such study. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall serve without compensation or reimbursement of expenses. Officials and employees of the Cherokee County government and the board of education of Cherokee County shall cooperate with, provide information to, and otherwise assist the committee in carrying out its duties under this resolution. The committee shall stand abolished on December 12, 1994. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THERE WILL BE INTRODUCED AT THE REGULAR 1994 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA A RESOLUTION CREATING THE CHEROKEE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX STRUCTURE STUDY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, DUTIES AND AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1994. /s/ Garland Pinholster Representative Garland Pinholster 15th District /s/ Steve Stancil Representative Steve Stancil 16th District

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/s/ Melanie S. Harris Representative Melanie S. Harris 17th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Steve Stancil, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 16th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Cherokee Citizen, which is the official organ of Cherokee County, on the following date: February 23, 1994. /s/ Steve Stancil Representative, 16th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 28th day of February, 1994. /s/ Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 14, 1994. UPPER OCONEE BASIN WATER AUTHORITYCREATION. No. 1182 (House Bill No. 1514). AN ACT To create the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for purposes and objectives; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Authority members and their terms, qualifications, alternates, compensation, expenses, and vacancies;

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to provide for the organization, quorum, votes, bylaws, and meetings of the Authority; to provide for the powers, duties, and limitations of the Authority; to provide for the sale and transmission of water resources; to create the Upper Oconee Resource Management Commission and provide for its members, qualifications, terms, alternates, compensation and expenses, and vacancies; to provide for the organization, quorum, bylaws, and meetings of the commission and for its powers and duties; to provide for the provision of services and facilities; to provide for procurement of goods and services and for contracts; to require bonds and prohibit certain conflicts of interest; to provide for payments in lieu of certain taxes; to provide for condemnation; to provide for revenue bonds and the terms and form thereof; to provide for negotiability and exemption from taxation of such bonds; to provide for the sale, price, and proceeds of such bonds; to provide for interim receipts, certificates, and temporary bonds; to provide for bond replacement; to provide for bond issuance; to prohibit such bonds from being a debt or pledge of faith and credit; to provide for trust indentures and certain resolutions as security for revenue bonds; to provide for sinking funds; to provide for bondholder remedies and protection; to provide for refunding bonds; to provide for venue and jurisdiction; to provide for bond validation; to provide that certain moneys will be trust funds; to provide for rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for financial affairs and for audits and surveys; to provide for exemption from taxation; to provide for supplemental powers and liberal construction; to provide for all related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1 . Short title. This Act may be cited as the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority Act. Section 2 . Legislative intent. The General Assembly recognizes, supports, and encourages comprehensive regional planning in anticipation of growth in the utilization of regional water resources. The General Assembly supports the concept that each member county should be free to plan and determine its own growth strategy in the utilization of its share of regional

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water resources as well as to plan for other infrastructure growth in conjunction with community needs and standards. The General Assembly intends for the Authority created by this Act to assist in the planning, implementation, and management on a regional basis of the water resources of its participating members and strongly encourages regional planning for a growth strategy to ensure that water resources will be efficiently and effectively utilized by each of the Authority's members. Section 3 . Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority. There is created a body corporate and politic, to be known as the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority, which shall be deemed to be a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and a public corporation and by that name, style, and title said body may contract and be contracted with, bring and defend actions, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts. The Authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government, and shall have perpetual existence. Section 4 . Purpose of the Authority. Without limiting the generality of any provisions of this Act, the general purpose of the Authority is declared to be that of acquiring and developing adequate sources of water supply, including but not limited to the construction of reservoirs; the treatment of such water, and thereafter the transmission of such water within the Upper Oconee Basin area, and to the various counties, municipalities, and public authorities located therein; and the collection and treatment of waste water from the counties, municipalities, and public authorities within the Upper Oconee Basin area. It is recognized that water resources are finite, and that water conservation shall be encouraged by this Authority, the member counties, and all water users within the area. It is a further objective of the Authority to fulfill its purposes and perform its projects in an environmentally sensitive manner and to strictly limit interbasin transfers of water. Section 5 . Definitions. (a) As used in this Act, the term: (1) Authority shall mean the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority created by Section 3 of this Act. The Authority shall take action through its board.

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(2) Board shall mean the governing body of the Authority created in Section 6 of this Act. (3) Commission means the Upper Oconee Resource Management Commission established by Section 9 of this Act. (4) Cost of the project means the cost of planning, design, and construction, the cost of all lands, properties, rights, easements, and franchises acquired, the cost of all buildings, machinery and equipment, financing charges, interest prior to and during construction and for one year after completion of construction, cost of compliance with environmental regulations and environmental protection, cost of engineering, architectural and legal expenses, cost of plans and specifications, cost of water conservation programs and activities, and other costs necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of any project, administrative costs, and such other costs as may be necessary or incident to the financing authorized in this Act, the construction of any project, the placing of the same in operation, and the condemnation of property necessary for such construction and operation. Any obligation or cost incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of the proceeds of revenue bonds, certificates, or other obligations issued under the provisions of this Act for such project. (5) Interbasin transfers means the delivery by whatever means of any treated or untreated water outside the drainage basins which exist within the boundaries of Athens-Clarke County, Barrow County, Jackson County, and Oconee County. (6) Member county means Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, and Oconee counties, unless the governing authority of any such county has adopted a resolution, at any time, declaring that such county shall not be a member county under this Act. Such withdrawal by any member county from the Authority shall not affect

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any previously incurred obligations with respect to the issuance of or payment of any bonds, certificates, or other obligations of the Authority. (7) Project means and includes the planning, design, acquisition, construction, and management of reservoirs; the acquisition of real property surrounding the reservoirs including watershed areas and all necessary and usual water facilities useful for obtaining one or more sources of water supply including ground-water sources; the treatment of water and the transmission and sale of water to wholesale users, including counties, municipalities, and public authorities for the purpose of resale, inside and outside the territorial boundaries of the member counties; water conservation and environmental mitigation; and the management, operation, maintenance, additions, improvements, and extensions of such facilities so as to assure adequate water utility systems deemed by the Authority to be necessary or convenient for the efficient operation of such undertaking. The term project shall also include the acquisition of real property for and the planning, design, and construction of waste-water treatment facilities for the purpose of collecting and treating waste water from counties, municipalities, and public authorities; the management, operation, maintenance, additions, improvements, and extensions of such facilities; and all things incident to the foregoing deemed by the Authority to be necessary for convenient to assure adequate waste-water facilities and the efficient operation of such facilities. (8) Public authority means any entity which is created by the laws of this state, which is designated as an authority, and which provides services or facilities to the public. (9) Revenue bonds and bonds shall mean revenue bonds, certificates, and other obligations of the Authority, as defined and provided for in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, the Revenue Bond Law, and such type of obligations may be issued by the Authority as authorized under said article.

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In addition, such items shall also mean obligations of the Authority the issuance of which is specifically provided for in this Act. (10) Site county shall mean any county within which the Authority causes to be located a reservoir or any facility or improvement for which property is acquired, by condemnation or purchase, in fee simple. (11) Transmission means the conveying of raw or treated water from any facility of the Authority to any member county, or any municipality or public authority, for the purpose of resale to end users of such water or wholesale purchasers of such water, and does not include conveyance of water to ultimate users. (12) Vote apportionment formula means the manner of computing the share of the one vote which the second member appointed for each county pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Section 6 of this Act is entitled to cast, which share shall be the percentage that the population of the county by which that member is appointed bears to the total population of all the member counties, except that no such share shall exceed 50 percent of that one vote. For purposes of this paragraph, population shall be determined according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census. In the event any member county shall appeal the decennial census population count, the proportional vote in effect shall remain in effect until 12 months after the population count is published. The decision of the Bureau of Census on the appeal, irrespective of later adjustment for whatever reason, shall be binding upon each member county 12 months after the official publication by the Bureau of Census population count for the respective counties. No member county, notwithstanding the population count at any time, may have more than 50 percent of the one proportional vote. In the event that one member county has 50 percent of the one proportional vote, the remaining three member counties shall each have such a percentage of the remaining 50 percent of the vote in the same proportion that each of their populations

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bears to the total population of those three counties. (b) Any project shall be deemed self-liquidating if, in the judgment of the Authority, the revenues and earnings to be derived by the Authority therefrom will be sufficient to pay the costs of operating, maintaining, repairing, improving, and extending the project and to pay the principal and interest of the revenue bonds which may be issued for the cost of such project or projects. Section 6 . Board (a) The Authority shall be governed by a board which shall exercise all powers and duties of the Authority other than those expressly delegated to the Upper Oconee Resource Management Commission provided for in this Act. The board shall manage the operations of the Authority, and shall perform such other functions that may be provided for or authorized by law. (b) The board of the Authority shall be comprised of the following members having a total of seven votes: (1) One board member shall be the chief elected official of each member county, unless such official notifies the governing authority of that county that such official does not wish to serve on the board, in which event that governing authority shall appoint one of its members to serve on the board in place of that chief elected official. Each such member shall have one vote. This group of board members shall collectively have four votes. (2) One board member shall be appointed by the governing authority of each member county. Each such member shall have a proportion of one vote as prescribed in the vote apportionment formula. The member appointed pursuant to this paragraph may be an elected official, employee, consultant, or citizen as determined by the governing authority. This group of four members shall in combination have one vote.

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(3) One board member shall be appointed by the Upper Oconee Resource Management Commission from the member counties. This member shall have one vote. (4) One board member shall be appointed by the previously identified nine members (6 votes) of the board, which member must be a resident of one of member counties, and who shall have one vote. No member county shall have more than 2.5 votes on the board. Each board member must reside within a member county or have a principal place of business within the boundary of a member county. (c) The regular terms of elected officials appointed to the board shall be concurrent with their terms of office. The initial and regular term of any person appointed pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this section shall be for one year. The regular terms of the members of the board appointed pursuant to paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (b) of this section shall be for a period of two years. The initial term of the individual first appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this section shall be for one year, and the initial term of the individual first appointed pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this section shall be for two years. Vacancies on the Authority shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the position vacated. (d) A majority of the total votes of the members of the board shall constitute the quorum necessary for a meeting of the board. It shall require a majority of the quorum present to approve matters coming before the board, except that the following matters shall require a majority of the total votes of the board plus one additional vote: purchases or contracts in excess of an amount established by the board of the authority; authorization for the issuance of bonds; acquisition of property by condemnation; and the employment or removal of the executive director. The board members shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among the members thereof and shall also elect a secretary-treasurer who need not be a member of the board.

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(e) The chief elected official who is a member of the board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this section shall be authorized to designate an alternate. A governing authority which appoints one of its elected officials or employees to the board pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of this section shall be authorized to designate another of its members as an alternate. An alternate is authorized to attend meetings of the board when the board member for whom the alternate is designated so requests and is further authorized to vote, on behalf of the board member, on any issue coming before the board at such meetings. (f) Members of the board shall serve on the board without compensation, but may be reimbursed by the Authority for their actual expenses properly incurred in the performance of their duties. (g) The board is authorized to enact bylaws to govern its meetings, attendance and the removal of members for nonattendance, voting, quorum and voting requirements, and other matters relating to the conduct of its affairs not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. (h) The board shall meet on at least a quarterly basis. Notice of regular meetings shall be published at least one week prior to the scheduled date in a newspaper of general circulation within each county. Section 7 . Powers. The Authority is authorized: (1) To have a seal and alter the seal at pleasure; (2) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes; (3) To acquire in its own name by purchase on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, or by condemnation in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, real property, rights, or easements therein or franchises necessary or

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convenient for its corporate purposes, to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall continue, and to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of or to dispose of the same in any manner deemed by the board to be to the best advantage of the Authority, the Authority being under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under this Act except from the funds provided under the authority of this Act; and in any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the suit, action, or proceedings as may be just to the Authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned; and no property shall be acquired under the provisions of this Act upon which any lien or other encumbrance exists, unless at the time such property is so acquired a sufficient sum of money is deposited in trust to pay and redeem the fair value of such lien or encumbrance; (4) To appoint, select, and employ an executive director and other officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, construction, and lake management experts, fiscal agents, attorneys, and other professionals and fix their respective compensation; (5) To make contracts and leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this Act, including contracts for construction of projects and leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use of projects which it causes to be constructed or acquired, and any and all persons, firms, and corporations and any and all political subdivisions, departments, institutions, or agencies of the state are authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with the Authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they deem advisable; and without limiting the generality of the above, authority is specifically granted to municipal corporations, counties, public authorities, and the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority to enter into contracts, lease agreements, or other undertakings relative to the furnishing and sale of wholesale water, water facilities, and related services by the Authority to such municipal

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corporations, counties, and public authorities, or relative to the furnishing of water facilities and services by municipal corporations, counties, corporations, or individuals to the Authority for a term not exceeding 50 years, and to enter into contracts, lease agreements, or other undertakings relative to the collection and treatment of waste water, waste-water treatment facilities, and related services by the Authority to such municipal corporations, counties, and public authorities, or relative to the furnishing of waste-water treatment facilities and services by municipal corporations, counties, corporations, or individuals to the Authority for a term not exceeding 50 years; (6) To plan, design, construct, erect, acquire, own, lease, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and manage projects as defined in paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Section 5 of this Act, the cost of any such project to be paid in whole or in part from the proceeds of revenue bonds of the Authority, from revenues available from contracting for services, or from such proceeds and any grant from the United States of America, the State of Georgia, or any agency or instrumentality thereof; (7) To accept loans and grants of money, materials, or property of any kind from the United States of America, the State of Georgia, or any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America, the State of Georgia, or such political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality may impose; (8) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes, to issue revenue bonds payable solely from funds pledged for that purpose; and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the holders thereof; (9) To exercise any power which is usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions and which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state;

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(10) To purchase policies of insurance as may be deemed appropriate for its corporate purposes; (11) To apply for and accept any and all local, state, or federal permits necessary and convenient for its corporate purposes; (12) To appoint a technical advisory group or such other committees as circumstances might require; and (13) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this Act. Section 8 . Limitations of power. (a) The Authority: (1) Shall not obligate any member county to issue or guarantee revenue bonds, nor shall the Authority bind the member county to any capital indebtedness contract until that member county has approved such issuance or guarantee of an indebtedness contract or revenue bonds by official action or vote as may be required by law; (2) Shall not give preferential rate treatment to any member county and shall maintain uniform rates for comparable service for each member county. This provision shall not impair the ability of member counties to reduce or increase the uniform rate between and among themselves in the event one member provides an enhancement to the water supply, including, but not limited to, treatment or transmission of such water; (3) Consistent with and subject to all state and federal laws and regulations, shall provide for stream withdrawal rights among member counties prior to the funding of any reservoir project; and (4) Shall, consistent with and subject to all state and federal laws and regulations, strictly limit interbasin transfers of water and shall provide that except in the event of a bona fide water emergency, any proposed interbasin transfer of water resources shall be offered to all member counties in proportion to their respective

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rights to the water pursuant to intergovernmental agreements. Upon such an offer, the member counties shall have 90 days to consider said offer and if accepted, an additonal 90 days to commence the acquisition of the water before it may be transferred outside the basin. The sale from one member county to another shall be at the uniform rate established for the sale of water to member counties by the Authority. Member counties shall have the right to waive their right of first refusal. Interbasin transfers in a bona fide water emergency shall be allowed provided they are limited to 60 days in any calendar year and are approved by the member counties. (b) The member counties shall not sell or transmit the water resources of the Authority outside of the geographical boundaries of the four member counties unless such water resource capacity is first offered to all member counties in proportion to their respective rights to the water pursuant to inter-governmental agreements. Upon such an offer, the member counties shall have 90 days to consider said offer and if accepted, an additional 90 days to commence the acquisition of the water before it is sold outside the georgraphical boundaries of the member counties. The sale from one member county to another shall be at the uniform rate established for the sale of water to member counties by the Authority. Member counties shall have the right to waive their right of first refusal. The provisions of paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this section and of this subsection shall not apply to water lines and water customers of the member counties in existence as of the effective date of this Act. Section 9 . Upper Oconee Resource Management Commission. (a) There is established the Upper Oconee Resource Management Commission, which shall have the duties as provided in this Act and such other duties as provided by law. (b) Membership on the Upper Oconee Resource Management Commission (Commission) shall be determined as follows: (1) The chief elected official of each member county shall be a member of the commission unless such official

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notifies the governing authority of that county that such official does not wish to serve on the commission, in which event that governing authority shall appoint one of its members to serve on the commission in place of that chief elected official. The governing authorities shall give primary consideration to appointing elected officials with county-wide constituencies; (2) The governing authority of each municipality within a member county shall appoint the mayor or a member of that governing authority, provided that said municipality operates a water system or purchases water from a member county or this Authority. The governing authorities shall give primary consideration to appointing elected officials with city-wide constituencies; (3) The chief appointed official or member of the governing body of any public authority within the member counties that operates a water system or purchases water from a member county or this Authority; and (4) Each member county shall have one additional member who shall be selected by the county, municipal, and public authority commission members from each such county. The individual selected from each county may be any interested citizen not presently elected to or employed full time in local government. Consideration shall be given to appointing individuals with environmental, technical, or consumer interests. (c) The terms of the elected or appointed public officials to the commission shall be concurrent with their terms of office. The regular terms of the members of the commission who are the nonpublic members appointed pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this section shall be for two years. The initial terms of the nonpublic members from Athens-Clarke County and Barrow County shall be for one year. The initial terms of the nonpublic member from Jackson County and Oconee County shall be for two years. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the vacated position.

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(d) The quorum necessary for transaction of business by the commission shall be a majority of its current active membership. A member of the commission shall be declared inactive if that member, or the member's designated alternate, misses two or more consecutive meetings of the commission. In that event, the member will not be authorized to vote nor will said member be included for the purpose of the quorum requirement. It shall require a majority vote of the commission to restore an inactive member to active voting status. (e) No vacancy on the commission shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the commission. The commission members shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson of the commission from among the members thereof and shall also elect a secretary-treasurer who need not be a member of the commission. (f) The chief elected or appointed official who is a member of the commission pursuant to paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (b) of this section shall be authorized to designate an alternate. A governing authority which appoints one of its members to the commission pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of this section shall be authorized to designate another of its members as an alternate. An alternate is authorized to attend meetings of the commission when the person for whom the alternate is designated so requests and is further authorized to vote, on behalf of the board member, on any issue coming before the commission at such meetings. (g) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed by the Authority for their actual expenses properly incurred in the performance of their duties. (h) The commission shall meet on at least a semiannual basis. Notice of regular meetings shall be published at least one week prior to the scheduled date in a newspaper of general circulation within each county. (i) The commission shall have the following powers and duties:

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(1) The commission shall appoint one board member as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Section 6 of this Act; (2) Make recommendations to the Authority on a comprehensive regional water policy; (3) Shall have the opportunity to review and comment on items presented at its meetings; (4) Shall approve the individual selected by the board as executive director of the Authority; (5) Shall have the authority to recommend to the board the dismissal of the executive director by a majority vote of the commission; (6) Shall receive a projects report and budget presentation at an annual joint meeting of the board and the commission; and (7) Shall have the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed annual budget prior to adoption by the board. Section 10 . Services to member counties. The Authority is authorized to provide water services and facilities, waste-water services and facilities, or both water and waste-water services and facilities to each member county so long as such county remains a member county, in accordance with policies of the Authority and agreements among the member counties. Such services and the costs for same shall be delineated in intergovernmental agreements between the Authority and member counties. Section 11 . Procurement of goods and services. The Authority shall adopt regulations and requirements for the procurement of goods and services as are reasonable and necessary and consistent with requirements of state law. Section 12 . Contractors to give bond. The Authority shall adopt regulations and requirements for bonds from contractors

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who are awarded contracts by the Authority as are reasonable and necessary and consistent with requirements of state law. Section 13 . Authority and commission members not to be interested in contracts. The Authority is prohibited from entering into a contract for the purchase of goods, property, or services with any individual who serves on the board of the Authority or the commission, or is that individual's employer, partner, principal, agent, servant, or employee, nor shall the Authority enter into any contract in which such individual is financially interested, directly or indirectly. No individual who serves on the board of the Authority or on the commission, nor that individual's partner, employer, principal, agent, servant, or employee shall enter into any contract with the Authority or sell to the Authority any goods, property, or service; provided, however, this section shall not apply to goods or services purchased from any public utility which is regulated by the Georgia Public Service Commission, nor to goods or services purchased from any county, municipal corporation, public authority, or this state. Any contract made in violation of this section shall be void. Section 14 . Payments to site counties. The Authority shall be authorized to make an annual payment on or before November 15 of each year to any site county within which is constructed a reservoir or any facility or improvement for which property is acquired, by condemnation or purchase, by the Authority in fee simple. If such payment is made, the amount of this payment shall be at least equal to the ad valorem taxes which would be paid by a nonexempt property owner calculated as follows: the value of the property for ad valorem tax purposes shall be established based upon the average per acre value for agriculturally assessed property within the site county for the current tax year, using the millage rate adopted for the current tax year. The Authority shall be further authorized to make an additional payment to the site county based on the value of improvements or facilities constructed on property acquired in fee simple within such county or an additional payment made on some other basis.

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Section 15 . Revenue bonds. The Authority, or any public authority or body which had or which may in the future succeed to the powers, duties, and liabilities vested in the Authority created by this Act, is authorized, at one time or from time to time, to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any one or more projects. The principal and interest of such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund provided in Section 27 of this Act for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest at such rate or rates, shall be payable, shall mature at such time or times not exceeding 50 years from their date or dates, shall be payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest, and may be made redeemable before maturity, at such price or prices, and under such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds. Section 16 . Revenue bonds; form; denominations; registration; place of payment. The Authority shall determine the form of the bonds and shall fix the interest rates, denomination or denominations of the bonds, and the place or places of payment of principal and interest thereof, which may be at any bank or trust company inside or outside the state. The bonds may be issued in bearer or registered form, or both, as the Authority may determine, and provision may be made for the registration of any bond as to principal alone or also as to both the principal and interest. Section 17 . Revenue bonds; signatures; seal. In case any officer whose signature or facsimile signature shall appear on any bonds or on any coupons shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such bonds, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if such officer had remained in office until such delivery. All such bonds shall be signed by the chairperson of the board and the official seal of the Authority shall be fixed thereto or imprinted thereon and attested by the secretary of the board, and any coupons attached thereto shall bear the signature or facsimile signature of the chairperson of the board. Any coupon may bear the facsimile signature of such person and any bond may be signed, sealed, and attested on behalf of the Authority by such

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persons as at the actual time of the execution of such bonds shall be duly authorized or hold the proper office, although at the date of such bonds such persons may not have been so authorized or shall not have held such office. Section 18 . Revenue bonds; negotiability; exemption from taxation. All revenue bonds issued under this Act shall have and are declared to have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the negotiable instruments law of the state. Such bonds and the income thereof shall be exempt from all taxation within this state. Section 19 . Revenue bonds; sale; price. The Authority may sell such bonds in such manner and for such price as it may determine to be for the best interest of the Authority, but no such sale shall be made at a price so low as to require the payment of interest on the money received therefor at a greater rate than the interest allowed by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law, computed with relation to the absolute maturity of the bonds in accordance with standard tables of bond values, excluding, however, from such computation the amount of any premium to be paid on redemption of any bond prior to maturity. Section 20 . Revenue bonds; proceeds of bonds. The proceeds of such bonds shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of the project or projects and, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, additional bonds may be issued in like manner to provide the amount of such deficit, which, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, shall be deemed to be of the same fund without preference or priority of the bonds first issued for the same purpose. Section 21 . Revenue bonds; interest receipts and certificates or temporary bonds. Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the Authority may issue interim receipts, interim certificates, or temporary bonds, with or without coupons exchangeable for definitive bonds upon the issuance of the latter.

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Section 22 . Revenue bonds; replacement of lost or mutilated bonds. The Authority may also provide for the replacement of any bond which shall become mutilated or be destroyed or lost. Section 23 . Revenue bonds; conditions precedent to issuance; object of issuance. Such revenue bonds may be issued without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things than those proceedings, conditions, and things which are specified or required by this Act. In the discretion of the Authority, revenue bonds of a single issue may be issued for the purpose of any particular project. Any resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds under this Act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and need not be published or posted, and any such resolution may be passed at any regular or special or adjourned meeting of the Authority by its board members at any meeting where a quorum is present and voting requirements are met. Section 24 . Revenue bonds; credit not pledged. Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of this state, or any county or municipality thereof, or any public authority except the Authority created by this Act, nor shall such bonds be deemed a pledge of the faith and credit of this state, any county or municipality thereof, or any public authority except the Authority created by this Act, but such bonds shall be payable solely from the fund provided for in this Act; and the issuance of such revenue bonds shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate this state, or any county or municipality thereof, to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for the payment of such bonds; and all such bonds shall contain recitals on their face covering substantially the foregoing provisions of this section. Section 25 . Revenue bonds; trust indenture as security. In the discretion of the Authority, any issue of such revenue bonds may be secured by a resolution or a trust indenture by and between the Authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any foreign or domestic trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company. Such resolution or trust indenture may pledge or assign fees, tolls, revenues, and earnings to be

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received by the Authority. Either the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or such trust indenture may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the Authority in relation to the acquisition of property, the construction of the project, the maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of the project, and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys and may also provide that any project shall be constructed and paid for under the supervision and approval of registered professional consulting engineers of the State of Georgia or architects employed or designated by the Authority, and satisfactory to the original purchasers of the bonds issued therefor and may also require that the security given by contractors and by any depository of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues or other moneys be satisfactory to such purchasers and may also contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds may be issued. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this state to act as such depository and to furnish such indemnifying bonds or pledge such securities as may be required by the board. Such resolution or trust indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in resolution or trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing, such resolution or trust indenture may contain such other provisions as the board may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out such resolution or trust indenture may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by such indenture. Section 26 . Revenue bonds; to whom proceeds of bonds shall be paid. In the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, the Authority shall provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds to any officer or person who, or any agency, bank, or trust company which, shall act as trustee, custodian, or depository of such funds and shall hold and apply the same to the purposes for which such bonds were issued, subject to such regulations as this Act and such resolution or trust indenture may provide.

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Section 27 . Revenue bonds; sinking fund. The revenues, fees, and earnings derived from any particular project or projects, regardless of whether or not such fees, earnings, and revenues were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued unless otherwise pledged and allocated, may be pledged and allocated by the Authority to the payment of the principal and interest on revenue bonds of the Authority as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust instrument may provide; and such funds so pledged from whatever source received, which said pledge may include funds received from one or more or all sources, shall be set aside at regular intervals, as may be provided in the resolution or trust indenture, into a sinking fund, which sinking fund shall be pledged to and charged with the payments of: (1) The interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall fall due; (2) The principal of the bonds as the same shall fall due; (3) The necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and interest; and (4) Any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in this Act. The use and disposition of such sinking fund shall be subject to such regulations as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, except as may otherwise be provided in such resolution or trust indenture. Such sinking fund shall be a fund for the benefit of all revenue bonds without distinction or priority of one over another. Subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust indenture, surplus moneys in the sinking fund may be applied to the purchase or redemption of bonds. Any such bonds so purchased or redeemed shall forthwith be canceled and shall not again be issued. Section 28 . Revenue bonds; remedies of bondholders. Any holder of revenue bonds issued under this Act or any coupons appertaining thereto and the trustee under the trust

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indenture, if any, except to the extent the rights given in this Act may be restricted by the resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the trust indenture, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State of Georgia or granted under this Act or under such resolution or trust indenture and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Act or by such resolution or trust indenture, and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Act or by such resolution or trust indenture to be performed by the Authority or any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of revenues, fees, tolls, and other charges for the use of the facilities and services furnished. Section 29 . Revenue bonds; refunding bonds. The Authority is authorized to provide by resolution of its board for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the Authority for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued under this Act and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon. The issuance of such revenue refunding bonds, the maturities, all other details thereof, and the duties of the Authority with respect to the same shall be governed by the foregoing provisions of this Act insofar as the same may be applicable. Section 30 . Revenue bonds; venue and jurisdiction. Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this Act or any suit or action against the Authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of the site county for the first facility constructed by the Authority, and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under this Act shall likewise be brought in said court, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction of such actions. Section 31 . Revenue bonds; validation. Bonds of the Authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law. The petition for validation shall also make a party defendant to such action any municipality, county, public authority, subdivision, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia which has contracted with the Authority for furnishing or receiving the services and facilities of the water or waste-water systems for which bonds are to be issued

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and sought to be validated, and such municipality, county, public authority, subdivision, or instrumentality shall be required to show cause, if any, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the court, the validity of the terms thereof be determined, and the contract or contracts adjudicated as security for the payment of any such bonds of the Authority. The bonds, when validated, and the judgment of validation, shall be final and conclusive with respect to such bonds against the Authority issuing the same and any municipality, county, public authority, subdivision, or instrumentality contracting with the Authority. Section 32 . Revenue bonds; interest of bondholders protected. While any of the bonds issued by the Authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the Authority or of its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interests and rights of the holders of such bonds, and no other entity, department, agency, or public authority will be created which will compete with the Authority to such an extent as to affect adversely the interests and rights of the holders of such bonds, nor will the state itself so compete with the Authority. The provisions of this Act shall be for the benefit of the Authority and the holders of any such bonds and, upon the issuance of bonds under the provisions of this Act, shall constitute a contract with the holders of such bonds. Section 33 . Moneys received considered trust funds. All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this Act, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds, as grants or other contributions, or as revenues, fees, and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this Act. Section 34 . Rates, charges, and revenues; use. The Authority is authorized to prescribe, fix, and collect rates, fees, or charges and to revise from time to time and collect such rates, fees, or charges for the services, facilities, or commodities furnished and, in anticipation of the collection of the revenues of such undertaking or project, to pay from current revenues and issue revenue bonds as provided in this Act to finance in whole or in part the cost of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction,

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improvement, betterment, or extension of the water or waste-water utility systems and to pledge to the punctual payment of said bonds and interest thereon all or any part of the revenues of such undertakings or projects, including the revenues of improvements, betterments, or extensions subsequently made to the systems. Section 35 . Rules and regulations for operation of projects. It shall be the duty of the board to prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of the project or projects constructed under the provisions of this Act, including the basis on which water transmission and waste-water services and facilities shall be furnished. Section 36 . Financial statements and audit reports. (a) The Authority shall establish a fiscal year, which may be a calendar year, for its operation and, as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the Authority shall cause to be prepared and printed a report and financial statement of the Authority's operations for the fiscal year just ended and of its assets and liabilities. A copy of such report shall be sent to the governing authority of each member county and additional copies shall be made available for distribution to the general public on written requests therefor. (b) The Authority shall appoint in due time each year a firm of independent certified public accountants as auditors who shall examine the books, records, and accounts of the Authority for the purpose of auditing and reporting upon its financial statement for such year. The report of such auditors shall be appended to such financial statement. (c) Whenever the Authority deems it necessary or advisable, it shall be authorized to employ a firm or firms of qualified engineers or other such professionals to survey the condition of the Authority's facilities and operations from an engineering, operational, or environmental standpoint and to make a report thereof together with its recommendations for improvement in its physical facilities and operating procedures. A copy of such report shall be sent to the governing authority of each member county and additional copies shall be made available for distribution to the general public on written request therefor.

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Section 37 . Exemption from taxes It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the Authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and constitute a public purpose and that the Authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this Act. The Authority therefore shall be required to pay no taxes or assessment upon any of the property acquired by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of the facilities erected, maintained, or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such facilities or other income received by the Authority. Section 38 . Powers declared supplemental and additional. The foregoing sections of this Act shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for doing the things authorized thereby, shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws, and shall not be regarded as being in derogation of any powers now existing. Section 39 . Liberal construction of Act. This Act, being for the welfare of various political subdivisions of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. Section 40 . Powers of counties and municipalities. This Act does not in any way take from member counties, municipalities, or public authorities located within such member counties or any adjoining county the authority to own, operate, and maintain water or waste-water systems or issue revenue certificates as is provided by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the Revenue Bond Law. Section 41 . Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1994 general session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create an Upper Oconee Water Authority serving the

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counties of Barrow, Jackson, and Oconee and the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County. Paul C. Broun Senator, District 46 Frank Stancil Representative, District 91 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tommy Stephenson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 25th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Oconee Enterprise, which is the official organ of Oconee County, on the following date: December 23, 1993. /s/ Tommy Stephenson Representative, 25th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1994 general session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create an Upper Oconee Water Authority serving the counties of Barrow, Jackson, and Oconee and the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County. Paul C. Broun Senator, District 46 Keith Heard Representative, District 89

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Louis McBee Representative, District 88 John Scoggins Representative, District 24 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tommy Stephenson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 25th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Athens Banner-Herald, which is the official organ of Clarke County, on the following date: December 24, 1993. /s/ Tommy Stephenson Representative, 25th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Notice NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1994 general session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create an Upper Oconee Water Authority serving the counties of Barrow, Jackson, and Oconee and the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County. Eddie Madden Senator, District 47, Tommy Stephenson Representative, District 25 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tommy Stephenson, who,

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on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 25th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Jackson Herald, which is the official organ of Jackson County, on the following date: December 22, 1993. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1994 general session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to create an Upper Oconee Water Authority serving the counties of Barrow, Jackson, and Oconee and the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County. GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Tommy Stephenson, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from the 25th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Winder News, which is the official organ of Barrow County, on the following date: December 15, 1993. /s/ Tommy Stephenson Representative, 25th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of January, 1994. /s/ Connie S. Guzzetti Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approved April 14, 1994.

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ACTIONS BY COUNTY GOVERNING AUTHORITIES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION II, PARAGRAPH I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA PROVIDING HOME RULE FOR COUNTIES

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DEKALB COUNTYDEKALB COUNTY PENSION BOARD; BENEFITS. AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, UNDER THE HOME RULE PROVISIONS FOR COUNTIES OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, TO AMEND AN ACT CREATING THE DEKALB COUNTY PENSION BOARD, KNOWN AS GA. LAWS 1962, P. 3088, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO FURTHER AMEND SAID ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN PARTICIPANTS BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of same, pursuant to the home rule provisions for counties of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, that the act, as amended, creating the DeKalb County Pension Board, known as Ga. Laws 1962, p. 3088, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended as follows: I. By adding to the end of section 2.308 (b) (1) (D) the following: Effective for monthly benefits payable on or after September 1, 1992, monthly benefits payable to officers, deputies, and employees who have retired or become disabled and who were, as of December 1, 1991, receiving pensions from DeKalb County under this Ordinance or under the pension plan provided under Georgia Laws 1949, page 415, as amended, or under the pension plan provided by Georgia Laws 1953, page 3198, as amended, shall be increased by an amount equal to 3% of such person's retirement benefit payable with respect to the month of July, 1987, for which payment became due on July 1, 1987; provided, however, that the monthly benefit increase for such officers, deputies, and employees who have retired or become disabled and who were, as

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of December 1, 1991, receiving pensions from DeKalb County as aforesaid, but who did not receive a retirement benefit with respect to the month of July, 1987, shall be an amount equal to 3% of the first monthly retirement benefit payable to them after July 1, 1987. II. All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. III. Should any part, portion, or paragraph of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance not so declared to be invalid, but the same shall remain of full force and effect as if separately adopted. IV. This Ordinance shall be presented to the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, for adoption at two regular consecutive meetings of the County Commissioners, held not less than seven (7) nor more than sixty (60) days apart after notice containing a synopsis of the proposed amendment shall have been published in the official organ of DeKalb County once a week for three (3) weeks within a period of sixty (60) days immediately preceding its final adoption, such notice stating that a copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of DeKalb County for purposes of examination and inspection by the public. V. This Ordinance shall be first presented to the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, on the 8th day of December, 1992, and again on the 22nd day of December, 1992, at the regular time and place of the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia.

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VI. A copy of the Ordinance shall be filed with the Clerk of DeKalb Superior Court for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public, along with sufficient copies of same for distribution to those members of the public. VII. The provisions of this Ordinance are effective retroactive to September 1, 1992. ADOPTED by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners this 22nd day of December , 1992. Jean Williams Presiding Officer Board of Commissioners DeKalb County, Georgia APPROVED by the Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, this 28th day of December, 1992. Manuel J. Maloof Chief Executive Officer DeKalb County, Georgia ATTEST: David W. Joyner, Ex-Officio Clerk Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer, DeKalb County, Georgia APPROVED: Albert Sidney Johnson DeKalb County Attorney STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB I, DAVID W. JOYNER, the duly authorized Ex-Officio

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Clerk of the Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, Georgia, do hereby certify that the attached instrument is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance adopted by said Board at two regular consecutive meetings held on December 8, 1992 and on December 22, 1992. This 29th day of December 1992. DAVID W. JOYNER, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Commissioners, DeKalb County, Georgia Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of December , 1992. Jean G. Silvey Notary Public, Gwinnett County, Georgia My Commission Expires Oct. 9, 1994 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB Personally appeared before the undersigned, a notary public within aforesaid County and State, GERALD W. CRANE, Publisher of the Decatur-DeKalb News, a newspaper published in Decatur, County of DeKalb, State of Georgia, who, being duly sworn, states on oath that the public notice, a true copy of which is attached hereto, was published in said newspaper in its issues of December 3, December 10 and December 17, 1992. GERALD W. CRANE Publisher Decatur-DeKalb News Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of December, 1992. Samme Johnson Notary Public, Gwinnett County, Georgia My Commission Expires January 1, 1994

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PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, at its regular meetings on December 8, 1992, and December 22, 1992, will consider an ordinance to amend the act creating the DeKalb County Pension Board, known as Ga. Laws 1962, p. 3088, as amended, so as to further amend said act to provide for an increase in benefits for certain participants, and for other purposes. The public is hereby further notified that in order to so amend said act, it is necessary for the Board of Commissioners to adopt an ordinance at two regular consecutive meetings held not less than seven (7) nor more than sixty (60) days apart, which ordinance specifically states the changes to be made in the original act, the authority to amend the original act having been granted under the home rule provisions for counties of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. The public is hereby further notified that a copy of said proposed ordinance has been filed with the Clerk of DeKalb Superior Court, DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, Georgia for public examination and inspection and that copies of said ordinance are available from her for interested members of the public. This 24th day of November 1992. Manuel J. Maloof Chief Executive Officer DeKalb County, Georgia A34-16370,12/3-12/17 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State January 4, 1993.

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RICHMOND COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; PURCHASES. RICHMOND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSCERTAIN PURCHASES AUTHORIZED WITHOUT BID AN ORDINANCE of the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County, Georgia, to amend an Act entitled Richmond County Board of CommissionersCertain Purchases Authorized Without Bid, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4334), so as to provide for at least three written quotations for the cost of goods, materials and supplies between $1,500.00 and $5,000.00; and for other purposes. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY AUTHORITY OF THE SAME AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Act of the General Assembly of Georgia entitled Richmond County Board of CommissionersCertain Purchases Authorized Without Bid approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4334) is hereby amended by striking Section 2 of said Act which reads as follows: Section 2. The Board of Commissioners of Richmond County, Georgia is hereby authorized to purchase any goods, materials or supplies of any nature, used by Richmond County in any of its government affairs, without bid and legal advertisement, by obtaining at least three (3) written quotations entered on the minutes of said Board, and retained for a period of at least two years, when the cost of said goods, materials or supplies is between $1,500.00 and $3,000.00. And substituting in lieu thereof a new section, to be known as Section 2, to read as follows: Section 2. The Board of Commissioners of Richmond County, Georgia is hereby authorized to purchase any goods, materials or supplies of any nature, used by Richmond County in any of its government affairs, without bid and legal advertisement, by obtaining at least three (3) written quotations entered on the minutes of said Board, and retained for a period

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of at least two years, when the cost of said goods, materials or supplies is between $1,500.00 and $5,000.00. Section 2. This ordinance is adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County, Georgia, pursuant to the provisions of Article IX, Section II, Para. I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983, providing for Home Rule for counties. Section 3. All laws or ordinance or parts of laws or ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 1993. ADOPTED, this 15th day of December, 1992, and this 5th day of January, 1993. J. Hobson Chavous, Jr. Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Richmond County, Georgia ATTEST: Linda W. Beazley Acting County Administrator I, the undersigned, LINDA W. BEAZLEY, Acting County Administrator of the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County, Georgia, do hereby verify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the Board of Commissioners at two consecutive meetings, held on the following dates, to-wit: December 15, 1992 and January 5, 1993, as the same appear on the minutes of said Board. This 13th day of January , 1993. Linda W. Beazley STATE OF GEORGIA) RICHMOND COUNTY) PERSONALLY appeared before me, a Notary Public,

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the undersigned, EDWARD B. SKINNER, who, on oath says that he is the Vice-President of Newspapers of Southeastern Newspapers Corporation, publisher of the Augusta Herald, a daily newspaper publication in the City of Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, being of general circulation and being the legal organ of the County of Richmond, who certifies that public notice, a true copy of which is hereby attached, being notice of an Ordinance to amend Act of the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County, GeorgiaCertain Purchasers Authorized without Bid, was duly published once a week for three weeks as required by law; said dates of publication being December 4, December 11 and December 18, 1992. Edward B. Skinner, Vice-President of Newspapers of Southeastern Newspapers Corporation Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18 day of December, 1992 Betty J. Hall Notary Public, Richmond County, Georgia My Commission expires March 1, 1993. PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the County Attorney will present to the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County, Georgia, at its regular meeting on December 15, 1992, and January 5, 1993, an Ordinance to Amend an Act entitled Richmond County Board of CommissionersCertain Purchases Authorized Without Bid, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4334), so as to provide for at least three written quotations for the cost of goods, materials and supplies between $1,500.00 and $5,000.00; and for other purposes. The public is hereby further notified that it is necessary for the Board of Commissioners to adopt said Ordinance at two consecutive meetings held not less than seven nor more than sixty days apart, which ordinance specifically states the changes to be made in the original Act, the authority to amend

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the original Act having been granted by Article IX, Section II, paragraph 1 of the 1983 Constitution of the State of Georgia. The public is hereby further notified that a copy of the proposed Ordinance has been filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia, City-County Building, 5th Floor, 500 Block Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia, for public examination and inspection, and copies of the same are available with the Clerk for any member of the public. This 1st day of December, 1992. ROBERT C. DANIEL, JR. County Attorney, Richmond County, Georgia Dec. 4, 11, 18, 1992. Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State January 20, 1993. FLOYD COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; MEETINGS. RESOLUTION TO REPEAL A LOCAL ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF FLOYD COUNTY, GEORGIA, and it is hereby resolved by the authority of same in accordance with Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as follows: SECTION 1 . An Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, Act No. 305, approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, Pages 2986-2987), entitled An Act to amend an Act entitled

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An Act to provide for the regular meeting time of the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Floyd County, Georgia..... is repealed in its entirety. SECTION 2 . Nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to revive Section 1 of an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, Act No. 108, approved February 26, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, Pages 2240-2242), relating to the regular meeting time of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Floyd County, Georgia..... SECTION 3 . All Acts, ordinances and resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective in accordance with Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 1(g) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. This 12th day of January, 1993. Robert A. Pete O'Dillon, Chairman Floyd County Board of Commissioners Wade C. Hoyt, County Attorney ATTEST: Sue Broome, County Clerk AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA) COUNTY OF FLOYD) Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, MARVIN N. RICHARDS, who, on oath, deposes and states that he is the Advertising Director of the Rome News-Tribune which is the official organ of Floyd County, Georgia and that the attached

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Notice Of Intent To Repeal Local Legislation Passed By The Georgia General Assembly was published in the Rome News-Tribune on Friday, January 8, 1993, Friday, January 15, 1993 and Friday, January 22, 1993, said publication dates having been within a period of 60 days immediately preceding the Floyd County Board of Commissioners' regular meeting of Tuesday, January 26, 1993. Marvin N. Richards, Advertising Dir. The Rome News-Tribune Sworn To and Subscribed Before Me, This 25th Day of January , 1993. Linda Forsyth Notary Public Notice of Intent To Repeal Local Legislation Passed By The Georgia General Assembly The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption entitled Resolution to Repeal A Local Act Of The General Assembly at its regularly scheduled meetings to be held on Tuesday, January 12, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m., both meetings to be held in the Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Historic Floyd County Courthouse, North Fifth Avenue, Rome, Georgia. Said resolution shall provide for the repeal of an Act of the General Assembly entitled An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act to provide for the regular meeting time of the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Floyd County..... , said act having been approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, Pages 2986-2987). A copy of the proposed resolution is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. The Clerk of the Superior Court shall furnish anyone, upon written request, a copy of the proposed resolution.

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Anyone interested in the proposed resolution is invited to attend the meetings of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners on the dates and at the times and location set forth herein. The proposed resolution is being considered pursuant to Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. Floyd County Board of Commissioners Pete O'Dillion, Chairman Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State February 9, 1993. CLAYTON COUNTYCLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; BENEFITS. STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF CLAYTON ORDINANCE NO. 92 - 116 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED UNDER THE HOME RULE POWERS GRANTED TO CLAYTON COUNTY, GEORGIA PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION II, PARAGRAPH I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA OF 1983 AMENDING ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 1-5 OF THE CLAYTON COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PENSION PLAN) SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION TO ARTICLE II OF THE PENSION PLAN; TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF ANY REDUCTION IN BENEFITS FOR RETIRING PARTICIPANTS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TO FUND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS; TO PROVIDE SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CLAYTON COUNTY AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED

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SECTION I . By the authority granted to Clayton County, Georgia pursuant to Article IX, Section II, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983, the Board of Commissioners hereby amends Article III of Chapter 1-5 of the Clayton County Code of Ordinances, as amended, in the following particulars: Part 1 . Article II of the Clayton County Public Employee Retirement System (Pension Plan) shall be amended by adding thereto a new definition (Section 2.27) to read as follows: Section 2.27 Special 1993 Early Retirement Window : The program implemented by Clayton County from January 4, 1993, through February 26, 1993, providing an incentive for certain eligible employees of Clayton County (excluding employees of the Clayton County Water Authority) to retire early. For purposes of this Special 1993 Early Retirement Window, an eligible employee shall hereafter be referred to as `Participant'. In order to be eligible for this program, a Participant, as of December 31, 1992, must: (1) be actively employed with Clayton County; (2) have reached age 50; and (3) have attained fifteen (15) years of Credited Service with Clayton County. Additionally, a Participant must not have been rehired by Clayton County after September 1, 1992. If a Participant retires under this program, as provided by this Section 2.27, the provisions of Section 5.05 shall not apply. Provided, however, if a Participant retires under this program and is rehired by Clayton County on a full-time basis, his enhanced benefit under the 1993 Early Retirement Window shall be forfeited. Part 2 . Section 5.01 of the Pension Plan shall be amended by adding to the end thereof certain language to read as follows:

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In addition to the benefit described above, if a Participant elects to retire under the provisions of the Special 1993 Early Retirement Window, the following monthly benefits, subject to the provisions of Section 5.06, shall also be paid as follows: (i) On a Life Income with 60 Months Certain basis, equal to the sum of (a) and (b): (a) 1.2% of the Participant's Average Monthly Compensation multiplied by 5.0. (b) 0.75% of the Participant's Average Monthly Compensation in excess of $1,250, if any, multiplied by 5.0 (additional years of service). plus (ii) For a Participant whose Pension commences prior to age 62, an amount equal to 1% of the Participant's Average Monthly Compensation multiplied by the Participant's Credited Service but not greater than the Participant's estimated monthly Primary Social Security Benefit payable at age 62 under the provisions of Title II of the Social Security Act in effect at the time of his termination of employment; provided, however, this monthly amount shall cease on the earlier of the Participant's death or the month after the Participant attains age 62. Part 3 . Section 5.03 of the Pension Plan shall be amended by adding to the end thereof certain language to read as follows: Notwithstanding any prior contrary provisions, if a Participant elects early retirement under the Special 1993 Early Retirement Window, there shall be no reduction for commencement of such a Participant's Early Retirement Pension prior to his Normal Retirement Date. Part 4 . Section 7.01 of the Pension Plan shall be amended by adding immediately after the second sentence thereof certain language to read as follows:

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In addition, the governing authority of Clayton County (but not the Clayton County Water Authority) shall appropriate to the Pension Fund annually an amount necessary to fund the 1993 Early Retirement Window for Participants of Clayton County pursuant to the amortization schedule provided by the Actuary. SECTION II . In the event any section, paragraph, subpart, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance shall be declared or adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by any Court, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portions declared invalid or unconstitutional had never been enacted into law. SECTION III . All laws, ordinances or resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV . This Ordinance shall become effective upon its approval by the Board of Commissioners after the second reading of said Ordinance, provided the same receives an affirmative vote of three or more members, and provided further that a copy of said Ordinance has been published as required by law and filed with the Secretary of State of Georgia. SO ORDAINED, this 17th day of November, 1992. CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dal Turner DAL TURNER, CHAIRMAN Nancy Estes NANCY ESTES, VICE-CHAIRMAN Jerry H. Stubbs JERRY H. STUBBS, COMMISSIONER Ronald M. Dodson RONALD M. DODSON, COMMISSIONER

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Terry J. Starr TERRY J. STARR, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: MARGARETTE A. SWAIM, CLERK ORDINANCE 92-116 The first reading of the above and foregoing Ordinance was held at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Clayton County on the 20th day of October, 1992 with the following members present and voting in favor: Chairman Dal Turner, Commissioner Jerry H. Stubbs, Commissioner Ronald M. Dodson and Commissioner Terry J. Starr. Vice Chairman Nancy Estes was not in attendance. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The second reading of the above and foregoing Ordinance was held at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Clayton County on the 3rd day of November, 1992 with the following members present and voting in favor: Chairman Dal Turner, Vice Chairman Nancy Estes, Commissioner Jerry H. Stubbs, Commissioner Ronald M. Dodson and Commissioner Terry J. Starr. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Having been read in its entirety during the regular meetings of the Board of County Commissioners of Clayton County on October 20, 1992 and November 3, 1992, Ordinance 92-116 was adopted at the regular meeting of November 17, 1992. The following members were present on November 17, 1992 and voted in favor of Ordinance 92-116: Chairman Dal Turner, Vice

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Chairman Nancy Estes, Commissioner Jerry H. Stubbs, Commissioner Ronald M. Dodson and Commissioner Terry J. Starr. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION (SEAL) CERTIFICATION I, MARGARETTE A. SWAIM, CLERK TO THE CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND EXACT COPY OF ORDINANCE 92-116 AS ADOPTED BY THE CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON NOVEMBER 17, 1992. THE ORIGINAL OF ORDINANCE 92-116 MAY BE FOUND ON FILE IN THE COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 1993 State of Georgia County of Clayton Personally appeared before the undersigned, Colleen D. Mitchell, who after being first duly sworn states that he/she is the Advertising Director of the Clayton News/Daily, official legal organ of CLAYTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, and that upon his/her own personal knowledge he/she knows that the advertisement, a true copy of which is hereto annexed, was published in said newspaper of general circulation on the following dates: October 21 28, 1992 November 4, 1992 Colleen D. Mitchell Affiant

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Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of February , 19 93 . Signed Shayne O. Finch , Notary Public Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires March 7, 1994 NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RETIREMENT SYSTEM Notice is hereby given by the Clayton County Board of Commissioners that an Ordinance will be read which amends the Code of Clayton County, Georgia. The Ordinance, relating to the Clayton County Public Employment Retirement System (Pension Plan), provides for a Special 1993 Early Retirement Window for eligible employees of Clayton County. The Ordinance includes a definition of the early retirement window; the benefits provided to employees electing to retire under the program; the waiver of any reduction in benefits for retiring employees; the provision of annual appropriations to the pension fund to finance the additional benefits; the severability of invalid portions of the ordinance; the repeal of conflicting laws, ordinances and resolutions; the effective date; and other purposes. The Ordinance was read by the Board of Commissioners (first reading) during its regularly scheduled business meeting on October 20, 1992 and will be read (second reading) during its regularly scheduled meeting commencing at 7:00 p.m. November 3, 1992. Adoption of Ordinance will be considered during its regularly scheduled meeting commencing at 7:00 p.m. November 17, 1992 in the Commissioner's Board Room, Administration Building, Jonesboro, Georgia. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Clayton County, for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. The Clerk of the Superior Court will furnish anyone, upon written request, a copy of the proposed amendment. The Ordinance may also be reviewed at the Clayton County Commissioner's Office at 121 S. McDonough Street, Jonesboro, Georgia. Questions may be directed to Donald M. Comer, Staff Attorney at 477-3207.

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Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State February 19, 1993. CLAYTON COUNTYDIRECTOR OF FINANCE; PURCHASING AGENT; DUTIES; INVENTORY. STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF CLAYTON ORDINANCE 93 - 26 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED UNDER THE HOME RULE POWERS GRANTED TO CLAYTON COUNTY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 9, SECTION 2, PARAGRAPH 1 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA OF 1983, AMENDING GEORGIA LAWS 1955, PAGE 2064, AS AMENDED, (BEING CODIFIED IN ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 1-2, CLAYTON COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES) SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN CERTAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AS THEY RELATE TO THE MAINTENANCE OF PROPRIETARY ACCOUNTS OF THE ASSETS, LIABILITIES, REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES OF ALL COUNTY FUNDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF A PHYSICAL INVENTORY OF FIXED ASSETS BELONGING TO CLAYTON COUNTY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PURCHASING AGENT AS THEY RELATE TO THE MAINTENANCE OF A PERMANENT INVENTORY AND THE TRANSFER OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BELONGING TO CLAYTON COUNTY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, CONTRACTS AND MATERIALS FROM THE MEANING OF THE TERM MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE SEVERABILITY; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Director of Finance and the Purchasing

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Agent of Clayton County respectively have duties and responsibilities as they relate to managing the funds and fixed assets belonging to Clayton County; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners deems it in the best interest of the County to provide a change in those duties and responsibilities of the Director of Finance specifically as they relate to the maintenance of proprietary accounts, and to provide a change in certain duties and responsibilities of the Purchasing Agent specifically as they relate to maintaining an inventory of the County's real and personal property; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners further deems it in the best interest of the County to provide for the elimination of certain equipment, machinery, contracts and materials from the meaning of the term materials and supplies. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CLAYTON COUNTY, GEORGIA AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED Section I . By the authority granted pursuant to Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983, the Board of Commissioners hereby amends Georgia Laws 1955, Page 2064, as amended, (being codified in Article II, Chapter 1-2, Clayton County Code of Ordinances) by deleting paragraph (h) of Section 1-2-27 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (h) to read as follows: (h) Maintain proprietary accounts of the assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures of all county funds. Maintain a permanent detailed fixed assets inventory of all assets of the county having a value of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or more and having a usable life expectancy of two or more years and charged to the responsible county departments having custody of the assets. Components purchased separately and assembled into various units shall be treated as a fixed asset when the unit value is five hundred dollars ($500.00) or more. Section II . By the authority granted pursuant to Article 9,

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Section 2, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983, the Board of Commissioners hereby amends Georgia Laws 1955, Page 2064, as amended, (being codified in Article II, Chapter 1-2, Clayton County Code of Ordinances) by adding to Section 1-2-27 a paragraph (m) to read as follows: (m) Conduct or have conducted a physical inventory of real property assets as provided under provisions of O.C.G.A. 50-16-141 and a physical inventory of personal property assets required under this section belonging to Clayton County. The inventory of personal property assets shall be conducted annually on a cycled or sampling basis so as to provide reasonable coverage of all such personal property assets, and on a comprehensive basis not less than once every three years within each department or office so as to provide complete coverage of all such personal property assets within that department or office. Section III . By the authority granted pursuant to Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983, the Board of Commissioners hereby amends Georgia Laws 1955, Page 2064, as amended, (being codified in Article II, Chapter 1-2, Clayton County Code of Ordinances) by deleting paragraphs (d) and (u) of Section 1-2-35.1 in their entirety, and by deleting paragraph (v) of Section 1-2-35.1 in its entirety, and inserting in the latter instance in lieu thereof, a new paragraph (v) to read as follows: (v) As used in this section, the term materials and supplies shall mean and include such items as are normally used and consumed during the course of a year and for which a general appropriation has been made. Section IV . All laws and ordinances, or parts thereof, which conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are repealed. Section V . If any part of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect the remainder of this enactment, and such remainder shall

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remain in full force and effect. Section VI . This Ordinance shall become effective upon its approval by the Board of Commissioners after the second adoption of said Ordinance, provided the same receives an affirmative vote of three or more members, and provided further that a copy of said Ordinance has been published and filed with the Secretary of State as required by law. SO ORDAINED, this 20th day of April, 1993. CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS C. Crandle Bray C. CRANDLE BRAY, CHAIRMAN Terry J. Starr TERRY J. STARR, VICE-CHAIRMAN Ronald M. Dodson RONALD M. DODSON, COMMISSIONER Gerald A. Matthews GERALD A. MATTHEWS, COMMISSIONER Robbie L. Moore, Jr. ROBBIE L. MOORE, JR., COMMISSIONER ATTEST: Margarette A. Swaim MARGARETTE A. SWAIM, CLERK ORDINANCE 93-26 The first reading of the above and foregoing Ordinance was held at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Clayton County on the 16th day of March, 1993 with the following members present and voting in favor:

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Chairman C. Crandle Bray, Vice Chairman Terry J. Starr, Commissioner Ronald M. Dodson, Commissioner Gerald A. Matthews, and Commissioner Robbie L. Moore, Jr. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The second reading of the above and foregoing Ordinance was held at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Clayton County on the 6th day of April, 1993 with the following members present and voting in favor: Chairman C. Crandle Bray, Vice Chairman Terry J. Starr, Commissioner Ronald M. Dodson, Commissioner Gerald A. Matthews, and Commissioner Robbie L. Moore, Jr. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Having been read during the regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County on March 16, 1993 and April 6, 1993, Ordinance 93-26 was adopted at the regular meeting of April 20, 1993. The following members were present on April 20, 1993 and voted in favor of Ordinance 93-26: Chairman C. Crandle Bray, Vice Chairman Terry J. Starr, Commissioner Ronald M. Dodson and Commissioner Robbie L. Moore, Jr. Commissioner Gerald A. Matthews did not attend the meeting. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Margarette A. Swaim MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION (SEAL)

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CERTIFICATION I, MARGARETTE A. SWAIM, CLERK TO THE CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND EXACT COPY OF ORDINANCE 93-26 AS ADOPTED BY THE CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON APRIL 20, 1993. THE ORIGINAL OF ORDINANCE 93-26 MAY BE FOUND ON FILE IN THE COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION APRIL 29, 1993 State of Georgia County of Clayton Personally appealed before the undersigned, DONNA SANDERS , who after being first duly sworn states that he/she is the LEGAL CLERK of the Clayton News/Daily, official legal organ of CLAYTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, and that upon his/her own personal knowledge he/she knows that the legal advertisement, a true copy of which is hereto annexed, was published in said newspaper of general circulation on the following dates: MARCH 20 26, APRIL 2, 1993 Donna Sanders Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of April, 1993. Shayne O. Finch, Notary Public Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires March 7, 1994 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAWS OF CLAYTON COUNTY PERTAINING TO THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Notice is hereby given that the Clayton County Board of Commissioners intends to consider an Ordinance amending

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Georgia Laws 1955, page 2064, as amended, and Sections 1-2-27 and 1-2-35.1 of Clayton County Code of Ordinances. The Ordinance provides for the following: (1) a change in certain duties and responsibilities of the Director of Finance as they relate to maintenance of proprietary accounts of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures of all county funds; (2) the conduct of a physical inventory of fixed assets belonging to Clayton County; (3) the elimination of certain duties and responsibilities of the Purchasing Agent as they relate to the maintenance of a permanent inventory and the transfer of personal property belonging to Clayton County; (4) the elimination of certain equipment, machinery, contracts and materials from the meaning of the term materials and supplies. The Ordinance further provides for the repeal of conflicting laws and ordinances; provide severability; an effective date; and for other purposes. The Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Board of Commissioners during two regular consecutive business meetings, the first being scheduled at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on April 6, 1993, and the second at 2:00 p.m. on April 20, 1993, in the Commissioners' Board Room, Administration Building, Jonesboro, Georgia. A copy of the Ordinance is on file in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Clayton County for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. The Clerk of the Superior Court will furnish anyone, upon written request, a copy of the Ordinance. The Ordinance may also be reviewed at the Clayton County Commissioners' Office at 121 S. McDonough Street, Jonesboro, Georgia. Questions may be directed to Donald M. Comer, Staff Attorney at 477-3207. March 20, 25/April 2, 1993 - 192 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State May 4, 1993.

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DEKALB COUNTYDEKALB COUNTY PENSION BOARD; BENEFITS; MEMBERSHIP; VESTING. AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA UNDER THE HOME RULE PROVISIONS FOR COUNTIES OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, TO AMEND AN ACT CREATING THE DEKALB COUNTY PENSION BOARD, KNOWN AS GA. LAWS 1962, P. 3088, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO FURTHER AMEND THE ACT TO PROVIDE THAT PENSION FUND ASSETS ARE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR BENEFICIARIES, THAT PENSION FUND BENEFITS SHALL NOT INCREASE DUE TO FORFEITURES, THAT MEMBERSHIP IN PLAN IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, REGARDLESS OF AGE, TO PROVIDE FOR ACTUARIAL EQUIVALENT PAYMENT OPTIONS, FULL VESTING UPON NORMAL RETIREMENT DATE, ELECTION OF NORMAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS BY PARTICIPANTS RECEIVING DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS, MAXIMUM COMPENSATION FOR PURPOSES OF PENSION PLAN, MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS, MAXIMUM BENEFITS AND CONTRIBUTIONS, AND NONFORFEITABILITY OF BENEFITS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of same, pursuant to the home rule provisions for counties of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, that the act, as amended, creating the DeKalb County Pension Board, known as Ga. Laws 1962, p. 3088, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended as follows: I. By deleting from the second sentence of Section 5 the language except one who is at or above normal retirement age

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as set out hereinafter, so that said sentence, as amended, shall read as follows: Any person who becomes an employee, officer or deputy after the effective date of this act shall become a member of the retirement system as a condition of this employment, except as herein provided. II. By deleting Section 8(a)(1) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: (1) Compensation shall mean the actual compensation paid as salary to a participant by the County as herein provided during any calendar month, exclusive of reimbursed expenses, bonuses, commissions and other remuneration. For Plan Years beginning on and after July 1, 1989, the Compensation of each participant taken into account under the Plan for any year shall not exceed $200,000, as indexed under Internal Revenue Code Section 415(d). III. By adding to Section 8 a new paragraph (a)(6) to read as follows: (6) Actuarial Equivalent shall mean a benefit calculated to be of equal value to the benefit otherwise payable when computed on the basis of the 1983 Group Annuity Mortality Table at seven percent (7%) interest, factors prorated based upon seventy-five percent (75%) males and twenty-five percent (25%) females. For the purpose of calculating early retirement adjustments to IRC Section 415 limitations, the interest assumption shall be five percent (5%). IV. By deleting Section 8, subsection 1.A. in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

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A. Normal Retirement Date. The normal retirement date of a participant shall be the first day of the month coinciding with or next following the later of (a) and (b), where: (a) Is the date the participant attains age 55; and (b) Is the date the participant completes 10 years of plan participation. The normal retirement date of a participant who terminates employment and has completed at least three but less than ten years of service shall be age 65. A participant shall be vested in his accrued benefit at his normal retirement date. V. By adding to Section 8 a new subsection 11.A. to read as follows: 11.A. Benefits with respect to a participant may not exceed the maximum benefits specified under section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code for governmental plans. This section does not constitute an election under section 415(b)(10)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code. VI. By amending Section 8, subsection 4.B. to add the following language thereto: In the event a participant attains his normal retirement date while receiving disability retirement benefits, he may elect to receive normal retirement benefits. The participant's benefit shall be recalculated in the same manner as a normal retirement benefit in accordance with paragraph 1.B of this section. This benefit shall be based upon the participant's average compensation as of his disability retirement date and service earned as of his normal retirement date, in accordance

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with paragraph (a)(5) of this section. The participant may elect to receive benefits under one of the optional forms of payment described in paragraph 5 of this section. In any event, if a participant is receiving disability retirement benefits at age 65, his benefits shall automatically be recalculated as provided in this paragraph and the participant may elect to receive one of the optional forms of payment described in paragraph 5 of this section. VII. By deleting from the first sentence of Section 8, subsection 5.A. the language 1.A.(b) and, so that said sentence, as amended, shall read as follows: A participant may elect, or may revoke a previous election and make a new election, at any time six (6) months prior to his normal retirement date, early retirement date, or delayed retirement date, to have the benefit provided in subsection 1.B. of this section converted to one of the options hereinafter set forth. VIII. By deleting the third sentence of Section 8, subsection 5.A. and substituting in lieu thereof the following: The 120 months guaranteed payments provided in subsection 1.B. of this section is the normal form of payment for a normal, early or delayed retirement and shall be payable unless one of the following optional forms of payment is elected. IX. By deleting Section 8, subsection 5.B. in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: B. Description of options. The amount of any optional retirement benefit set forth below shall be the Actuarial Equivalent of the Retirement Benefit the participant

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would otherwise have been entitled to receive in accordance with paragraph 1.B of this section, subject to the reduction in paragraph 3.B of this section, if applicable. Option 1. Straight Life Benefit. This option provides an actuarially increased benefit which shall be payable during the lifetime of the participant with all payments ceasing at his death. Option 2. Joint and Survivor Benefit. This option provides an actuarially reduced benefit payable to the participant during his lifetime, with payments to continue after his death to his joint annuitant in an amount which is 50%, 66-2/3%, 75% or 100% of the participant's monthly retirement benefit, as elected by the participant upon his retirement, until the death of the joint annuitant. In the event the joint annuitant predeceases the retired participant, benefit payments shall cease upon the death of the participant. X. By adding to Section 8 a new subsection 12.A. to read as follows: 12. A. Minimum distribution requirements . Benefit payments under this Plan must begin by the later of April 1 of the calendar year following the year in which the participant reaches age 70-1/2 or retires from active employment. The participant's entire interest in the Plan must be distributed over the life of the participant or the lives of the participant and a designated beneficiary, over a period not extending beyond the life expectancy of the participant or the life expectancy of the participant and designated beneficiary. When a participant dies after distribution of benefits has begun, the remaining portion of the participant's interest shall be distributed at least as rapidly as under the method of distribution prior to the participant's death.

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When a participant dies before distribution of benefits has begun, the entire interest of the participant shall be distributed within five years of the participant's death. The five year payment rule does not apply to any portion of the participant's interest which is payable to a designated beneficiary over the life or life expectancy of the beneficiary and which begins within one year after the date of the participant's death. The five year payment rule does not apply to any portion of the participant's interest which is payable to a surviving spouse over the life or life expectancy of the spouse which begins no later than the date the participant would have reached age 70-1/2. XI. By adding the following new sections to the Act: Section 32. Exclusive benefit. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the assets of this pension fund are held in trust by the Pension Board of DeKalb County and are intended for the exclusive benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries. Section 33. Forfeitures not to increase benefits. No forfeitures shall be applied to increase the benefits any employee would otherwise receive under this Plan. Section 34. Vesting Upon Termination of Plan. If this Plan is terminated, the accrued benefit of each participant in the Plan shall immediately become 100% vested and nonforfeitable, to the extent funded. XII. All laws or parts of laws in conflict with these ordinances are hereby repealed.

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XIII. Should any part, portion or paragraph of these Ordinances be declared unconstitutional or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the remaining portions of these Ordinances not so declared to be invalid, but the same shall remain of full force and effect as if separately adopted. XIV. These Ordinances shall be presented to the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, for adoption at two regular consecutive meetings of the County Commissioners, held not less than seven (7) nor more than sixty (60) days apart after notice containing a synopsis of the proposed amendment shall have been published in the official organ of DeKalb County once a week for three (3) weeks within a period of sixty (60) days immediately preceding its final adoption, such notice stating that a copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of DeKalb County for purposes of examination and inspection by the public. XV. These Ordinances shall be first presented to the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, on the 22nd day of June, 1993, and again on the 13th day of July, 1993, at the regular time and place of the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia. XVI. A copy of these Ordinances shall be filed with the Clerk of DeKalb County Superior Court for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public, along with sufficient copies of same for distribution to those members of the public. XVII. The provisions of these Ordinances are effective upon final adoption.

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ADOPTED by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners this 13th day of July , 1993 Jacqueline Scott Presiding Officer Board of Commissioners DeKalb County, Georgia APPROVED by the Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, this 22nd day of July , 1993 . Liane Levetan Chief Executive Officer DeKalb County, Georgia ATTEST: David W. Joyner, Ex-Officio Clerk Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer, DeKalb County, Georgia APPROVED: Robert H. Walling DeKalb County Attorney STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB I, DAVID W. JOYNER, the duly authorized Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, Georgia, do hereby certify that the attached instrument is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance adopted by said Board at two regular consecutive meetings held on June 22 , 1993 , and on July 13 , 1993. This 23rd day of July , 1993 . DAVID W. JOYNER, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Commissioners, DeKalb County, Georgia

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Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of July , 1993 . Jean G. Silvey Notary Public STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB Personally appeared before the undersinged, a notary public within aforesaid County and State, GERALD W. CRANE, Publisher of the Decatur-DeKalb News, a newspaper published in Decatur, County of DeKalb, State of Georgia, who, being duly sworn, states on oath that the public notice, a true copy of which is attached hereto, was published in said newspaper in its issues of June 17, June 24, and July 1, 1993. GERALD W. CRANE Publisher Decatur-DeKalb News Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1 day of July , 1993 . Samme Johnson Notary Public PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, at its regular meetings on June 22, 1993, and July 13, 1993, will consider an ordinance to amend the act creating the DeKalb County Pension Board, known as Ga. Laws 1962, p. 3088, as amended, so as to further amend said act to provide that pension fund assets are for the exclusive benefit of participants and their beneficiaries, that pension fund benefits shall not increase due to forfeitures, that membership in plan is a condition of employment, regardless of age, to provide for actuarial equivalent payment options, full vesting upon normal retirement date, election of normal retirement benefits by participants

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receiving disability retirement benefits, maximum compensation for purposes of pension plan, minimum distribution requirements, maximum benefits and contributions, and non-forfeitability of benefits under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. The public is hereby further notified that in order to so amend said act, it is necessary for the Board of Commissioners to adopt an ordinance at two regular consecutive meetings held not less than seven (7) nor more than sixty (60) days apart, which ordinance specifically states the changes to be made in the original act, the authority to amend the orginal act having been granted under the home rule provisions for counties of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. The public is hereby further notified that a copy of said proposed ordinance has been filed with the Clerk of DeKalb Superior Court, DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, Georgia for public examination and inspection and that copies of said ordinance are available from her for interested members of the public. This 10th day of June 1993. Liane Levetan Chief Executive Officer DeKalb County, Georgia A34-23637,6/17-7/1 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State August 2, 1993. DEKALB COUNTYGARBAGE DISPOSAL AND SANITATION DISTRICTS; LOCAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REPEALED. AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF DEKALB

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COUNTY, GEORGIA, ACTING UNDER THE HOME RULE POWERS GRANTED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, TO REPEAL A LOCAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO PROVIDE SYSTEMS OF GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND PROVIDING FOR SANITATION DISTRICTS, THE DIVISION OF THE COUNTY INTO TERRITORIAL SANITATION DISTRICTS, SERVICE CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS AND ISSUANCE OF EXECUTIONS FOR SUCH SERVICES (RES. ACT NO. 50; H.R. 200 423; GA. LAWS 1966, P. 828), WITH SUCH SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED HEREAFTER IN THE EXERCISE OF HOME RULE POWERS. I. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of same, pursuant to the home rule powers granted in Article XI, Section 1, Par. IV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, hereby repeals in its entirety the local constitutional amendment authorizing the Board of Commissioners to provide systems of garbage disposal and providing for sanitation districts, the division of the county into territorial sanitation districts, service charges, rules and regulations and issuance of executions for such services (Res. Act No. 50; H.R. 200 423; Ga. Laws 1966, p. 828), all of such powers to be exercised and such services to be provided hereafter as supplementary home rule powers granted under Article IX, Section 11, Paragraph III of the Constitution of the State of Georgia regarding garbage and solid waste collection and disposal by counties and municipalities, including, without limitation, enforcement of service charges by issuance of fi.fa.'s and executions having the same lien dignity as fi.fa.'s and executions issued for county taxes. II. All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

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III. Should any part, portion or paragraph of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or void by a court of competent jurisdiction such declaration shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance not so declared to be invalid, but the same shall remain of full force and effect as if separately adopted. IV. This Ordinance shall be presented to the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia for adoption at two regular consecutive meetings of the County Commissioners, held not less than seven (7) nor more than sixty (60) days apart after notice containing a synopsis of the proposed amendment shall have been published in the official organ of DeKalb County once a week for three (3) weeks within a period of sixty (60) days immediately preceding its final adoption, such notice stating that a copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of DeKalb County for the purposes of examination and inspection by the public. V. This Ordinance shall be first presented to the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia on the 10th day of August 1993, and again on the 24th day of August 1993, at the regular time and place of the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia. VI. A copy of the Ordinance shall be filed with the Clerk of DeKalb Superior Court for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public, along with sufficient copies of same for distribution to interested members of the public. VII. The provisions of this Ordinance are effective upon adoption.

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ADOPTED by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, this 24th day of August 1993. Jacqueline B. Scott Presiding Officer Board of Commissioners DeKalb County, Georgia APPROVED by the Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, this 8th day of September 1993. Liane Levetan Chief Executive Officer DeKalb County, Georgia APPROVED: Robert H. Walling Attorney for DeKalb County ATTEST David W. Joyner, Ex-Officio Clerk Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer DeKalb County, Georgia STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB I, DAVID W. JOYNER, the duly authorized Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, Georgia, do hereby certify that the attached instrument is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance adopted by said Board at two regular consecutive meetings held on August 10, 1993 and on August 24, 1993. This 8th day of September 1993. DAVID W. JOYNER, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Commissioners, DeKalb County, Georgia Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of September , 1993.

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Mary Annah Leseveur Notary Public, Fayette County, Georgia My Commission Expires January 31, 1997 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB Personally appeared before the undersigned, a notary public within aforesaid County and State, GERALD W. CRANE, Publisher of the Decatur-DeKalb News, a newspaper published in Decatur, County of DeKalb, State of Georgia, who, being duly sworn, states on oath that the public notice, a true copy of which is attached hereto, was published in said newspaper in its issues of August 5, August 12, and August 19, 1993. GERALD W. CRANE Publisher Decatur-DeKalb News Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19 day of Aug , 1993. Samme Johnson Notary Public PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia, at its regular meetings on August 10, 1993, and August 24, 1993, will consider an ordinance to repeal a local constitutional amendment authorizing the Board of Commissioners to provide systems of garbage disposal and providing for sanitation districts, the division of the County into territorial sanitation districts, service charges, rules and regulations and issuance of executions for such services (Res. Act. No. 50; H.R. 200423; Ga. Laws 1966, p. 828), with such services to be provided hereafter in the exercise of home rule powers. The public is hereby further notified that in order to so amend said act, it is necessary for the Board of Commissioners to adopt an ordinance at two regular consecutive meetings held not less

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than seven (7) nor more than sixty (60) days apart, which ordinance specifically states the changes to be made in the original act, the authority to amend the original act having been granted under the home rule provisions for counties of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. The public is hereby further notified that a copy of said proposed ordinance has been filed with the Clerk of DeKalb Superior Court, DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, Georgia for public examination and inspection and that copies of said ordinance are available from her for interested members of the public. This 28th day of July 1993. Liane Levetan Chief Executive Officer DeKalb County, Georgia A34-25139,8/5-8/19 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State September 17, 1993. HALL COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; MEETINGS. No. FIRST READING: 9/26/93 SECOND READING: 9/30/93 PUBLISHED: 7/16, 8/13, 9/17/93 PASSED: 9/30/93 A RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE ACT CREATING A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR HALL COUNTY, APPROVED MARCH 21, 1935 (GA. L. 1935, p. 661), AS AMENDED BY AN ACT APPROVED FEBRUARY 19, 1953, (GA. L. 1953, JAN.FEB. SESS. p. 2224), AND AS AMENDED BY AN ACT APPROVED

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FEBRUARY 26, 1957 (GA. L. 1957, p. 2269), AND AS AMENDED PARTICULARLY BY AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 2, 1961 (GA. L. 1961, p. 2123), SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN THE DAYS FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF SAID BOARD; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES 1. WHEREAS , an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Hall County, approved March 21, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 661), as amended by an Act approved February 19, 1953, (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess. p. 2224), and as amended by an Act approved February 26, 1957, (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2269), and as further amended particularly by an Act approved March 2, 1961, (Ga. L. 1961, p. 2123), provides that the Hall County Commission shall have its regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays in each month, and 2. WHEREAS , pursuant to the Home Rule provisions of Article IX, Section II, Paragraph 1(b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia (1983), the Hall County Board of Commissioners desires to amend said Act so as to provide for a change in the days for the regular meetings of said Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes, 3. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Act creating the Board of Commissioners for Hall County approved March 21, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 661), as amended by an Act approved February 19, 1953, (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess. p. 2224), and as amended by an Act approved February 26, 1957, (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2269), and as further amended particularly by an Act approved March 2, 1961, (Ga. L. 1961, p. 2123), is hereby amended by striking Section V of said Act in its entirety and substituting therefore Section V to read as follows: Section V. That said Board shall have regular meetings

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on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month for the transaction of such business as may legitimately come before it with the power to adjourn over from day to day until the business necessary to be considered has been completed. 4. All laws, resolutions and ordinances and parts of laws, resolutions, and ordinances in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. 5. This resolution is hereby adopted this 30th day of September , 1993, to become effective upon this 30th day of September , 1993, the public health, safety and general welfare demanding it. APPROVED: HALL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By Brenda Branch Chairman Tom Oliver Commissioner Jerry Carpenter Commissioner Frances Meadows Commissioner Jimmy Echols Commissioner ATTEST: Jill Lambert Commission Clerk 7/12/93

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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF HALL AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Personally appeared before the undersigned officer authorized to administer oaths, who after being duly sworn deposes and states upon oath that she is President/Publisher of the Times, a newspaper and the official organ of Hall County, Georgia, in which Sheriff's Advertisements are published, and that the following is a true and correct copy of a Notice of the Proposed Amendment to the Act Creating the Board of Commissioners of Hall County which amendment provides for a change in the days of the regular meeting of said Board, which Notice was published in said newspaper in issues dated 7/16 , 8/13 , and 9/17 , 1993. Sandra R. Baker President/Publisher Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day September , 1993. William H. Blalock, Jr. Notary Public State of Georgia, County of Hall My Commission Expires: 12/27/93 [SEAL] NOTICE TO PUBLIC THE FOLLOWING will be presented to the HALL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS at its regular meeting for a first reading on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, AT 9:00 A.M. and for a second and final reading at its regular meeting on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1993, at 9:00 A.M. The meeting will take place at the Hall County Administration Building in the Commission Meeting Room, 711 Green Street, Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia. The resolution is for the following purpose: A RESOLUTION to amend the act creating a board of commissioners

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for Hall County, approved March 21, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 661), as amended by an act approved February 19, 1953, (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess. p. 2224), and as amended by an act approved February 26, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2269), and as amended particularly by an act approved March 2, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 2123), so as to provide for a change in the days for the regular meeting of said board; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date and for other related purposes. THIS 13 day of July, 1993. HALL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: HARRY HAYES, Hall County Administrator #278394 7/16 8/13 9/17 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State October 5, 1993. CLAYTON COUNTYCLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; MEMBERSHIP. STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF CLAYTON ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 113 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED UNDER THE HOME RULE POWERS GRANTED TO CLAYTON COUNTY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION II, PARAGRAPH I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA OF 1983, AMENDING ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 1-5 OF THE CLAYTON COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN A RETIREMENT PLAN AUTHORIZED BY THE

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STATE OF GEORGIA MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE COUNTY'S PLAN; TO PROVIDE SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CLAYTON COUNTY AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED Section I . By the authority granted to Clayton County pursuant to Article IX, Section II, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983, the Board of Commissioners hereby amends Article III, Chapter 1-5 of the Clayton County Code of Ordinances Clayton County Public Employee Retirement System by adding a new paragraph to the end of Sec. 1-5-37(a) to read as follows: Provided, however, any employee who is otherwise eligible to become a member (or is currently a member) of the County's retirement plan who also elects to participate in a pension or retirement plan provided by an Act of the State of Georgia shall be ineligible for membership (or continued membership) in the County's retirement plan. If such employee has a vested interest in any County retirement benefits at the time of his or her withdrawal, such benefits shall be calculated based upon the employee's salary and credited service up to and including the day of withdrawal, to be paid in accordance with applicable rules and regulations of the County's retirement plan. Provided, further however, this section shall not apply to any employee where contributions to the State authorized retirement plan does not come from County funds or State funds which, but for the contribution, would go to the County. Section II . In the event any section, paragraph, subpart, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance shall be declared or adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by any Court, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portions declared invalid or unconstitutional had never been enacted into law.

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Section III . All laws, ordinances or resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section IV . This Ordinance shall become effective upon its approval by the Board of Commissioners. SO ORDAINED, this 7th day of December, 1993. CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS C. CRANDLE BRAY, CHAIRMAN TERRY J. STARR, VICE-CHAIRMAN RONALD M. DODSON, COMMISSIONER GERALD A. MATTHEWS, COMMISSIONER ROBBIE L. MOORE, JR., COMMISSIONER ATTEST: MARGARETTE A. SWAIM, CLERK CERTIFICATION I, MARGARET SWAIM, CLERK TO THE CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND EXACT COPY OF ORDINANCE 93-113 AS ADOPTED BY THE CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON DECEMBER 7, 1993. THE ORIGINAL OF ORDINANCE 93-113 MAY BE FOUND ON FILE IN THE COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 1993

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ORDINANCE 93-113 The first reading of the above and foregoing Ordinance was held at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Clayton County on the 16th day of November, 1993 with the following members present and voting in favor of same: Chairman C. Crandle Bray, Vice Chairman Terry J. Starr, Commissioner Ronald M. Dodson, Commissioner Gerald A. Matthews, and Commissioner Robbie L. Moore, Jr. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The second reading of the above and foregoing Ordinance was held at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Clayton County on the 7th day of December, 1993 with the following members present and voting in favor of same: Chairman C. Crandle Bray, Vice Chairman Terry J. Starr, Commissioner Ronald M. Dodson, Commissioner Gerald A. Matthews, and Commissioner Robbie L. Moore, Jr. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Having been read during the regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County on November 16, 1993 and December 7, 1993, Ordinance 93-113 was adopted at the regular meeting of December 7, 1993. The following members were present on December 7, 1993 and voted in favor of Ordinance 93-113: Chairman C. Crandle Bray, Vice Chairman Terry J. Starr, Commissioner Ronald M. Dodson, Commissioner Gerald A. Matthews, and Commissioner Robbie L. Moore, Jr. MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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ATTEST: MARGARETTE A. SWAIM CLERK OF THE COMMISSION (SEAL) STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF CLAYTON Personally appeared before the undersigned, Donna Sanders , who after being first duly sworn states that he/she is the Legal Clerk of the Clayton News/Daily, official legal organ of CLAYTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, and that upon his/her own personal knowledge he/she knows that the legal advertisement, a true copy of which is hereto annexed, was published in said newspaper of general circulation on the following dates: NOVEMBER 5, 12, and 19, 1993 Donna Sanders Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of DECEMBER , 19 93 Signed Shayne O. Finch Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires March 7, 1994 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending the Code of Clayton County pertaining to the Clayton County Public Employee Retirement System will be duly adopted by the Clayton County Board of Commissioners pursuant to its Home Rule powers on November 16, 1993 at 2:00 o'clock p.m. and December 7, 1993 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Commissioners' Board Room, Administration Building, Jonesboro, Georgia. The proposed Ordinance provides that certain employees particiapting

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in a retirement plan authorized by the State of Georgia may be ineligible for membership in the County's plan. The proposed Ordinance further provides for the repeal of conflicting laws and ordinances; severability; an effective date; and for other purposes. A copy of the proposed Ordinance may be examined and inspected and furnished upon written request in the Offices of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners and the Clerk of Superior Court at 121 S. McDonough Street, Jonesboro, Georgia. Questions may be directed to Donald M. Comer, Staff Attorney at 477-3207. November 5, 12, 19, 1993303 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 15, 1993.

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ACTIONS BY MUNICIPALITIES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 36 OF THE OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED, KNOWN AS THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965

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CITY OF MOULTRIECOUNCIL; DISTRICTS. Ordinance #625(A) 1992 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ACT CREATING A NEW CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF MOULTRIE, APPROVED MARCH 3, 1943 (GA. LAWS 1943, p. 1458), AS AMENDED, SO AS TO REAPPORTION ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY ARE ELECTED TO COMPLY WITH THE ONE PERSON-ONE VOTE REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE 1990 UNITED STATES DECINNIAL CENSUS; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Moultrie, and it is hereby ordained by authority of same, that: Section 1. An Act creating a new charter for the City of Moultrie, approved March 3, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 1458), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 1985 (Ga. Laws 1985, p. 3522, (Section 66 of Part I of the Code of Ordinances, City of Moultrie, Georgia), is hereby amended by striking in its entirety Section 5 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5 to read as follows: Section 5. For the purposes of electing members of the city council, the City of Moultrie shall be divided into two council districts and the boundary line between the districts shall be as follows: Begin at the intersection of the centerline of First Street, N. E. with the north city limits line and run south along the centerline of First Street, N. E. to its intersection with the centerline of the abandoned CSX Railroad right of way near Fourth Avenue, N. E., thence run in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of said abandoned railroad right of way to its intersection with the centerline of Second Street, N. E., thence run south along the centerline of Second Street, N. E. and Second Street, S. E. to its intersection with the centerline of First Avenue, S. E., thence run west along the centerline of First Avenue, S.

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E. to its intersection with the centerline of South Main Street, thence run south along the centerline of South Main Street to its intersection with the centerline of Fourth Avenue South, thence run west along the centerline of Fourth Avenue, S. W. to its intersection with the centerline of Ninth Street, S. W., thence run south along the centerline of Ninth Street, S. W., to its intersection with the centerline of Fifth Avenue, S. W., thence run west along the centerline of Fifth Avenue, S. W. extended to the Ochlochnee River and the west city limits line. All persons residing north and west of said line will be in District 1 and all persons residing south and east of said line will be in District 2. Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Be it further ordained that should any portion of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional, the remaining portions thereof shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect. It is the intention of the City Council and it is hereby enacted that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of the City of Moultrie, Georgia, and that sections of this ordinance be renumbered and reletered to accomplish such intention. CITY OF MOULTRIE By: William M. McIntosh Mayor Attest: Gary D. McDaniel Clerk Read first and second times April 7, 1992 Read third time and passed April 21, 1992

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I, Gary D. McDaniel, City Clerk, certify that this Ordinance was passed at the City Council meeting on April 21, 1992. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF COLQUITT Personally appeared before the undersigned Gary W. Boley, who, having been duly sworn, on oath that he is the Publisher of The Moultrie Observer, and that the attached legal advertisement was published in The Moultrie Observer on April 1, 8, and 15, 1992. Gary W. Boley Affiant Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of December, 1992. Bobbie F Brigman Notary Public My commission expires Jan. 15, 1995. NOTICE As required by Official Code of Georgia, Section 36-35-3, notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Council of the City of Moultrie will consider at its regular meeting on April 7, 1992 and April 21. 1992, an ordinance to amend the charter of the City Of Moultrie to reapportion the election districts from which members of the municipal governing authority are elected to comply with the one person-one vote requirements of the United States Constitution and the 1990 United States decennial census, which reapportionment will be effective with the next municipal election. It is proposed that the boundary line between District 1 and District 2 will be as follows: Begin at the intersection of the centerline of First Street, N.E. with the north city limits line and run south along the centerline of First Street, N.E. to its intersection with the centerline of the abandoned CSX railroad right of way near Fourth Avenue. N.E., thence run in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of

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said abandoned railroad right of way to its intersection with the centerline of Second Street, N.E. thence run south along the centerline of Second Street, N.E. and Second Street, S.E., to its intersection with the centerline of First Avenue, S.E., thence west along the centerline of First Avenue, S.E. to its intersection with the centerline of South Main Street, thence run south along the centerline of South Main Street to its intersection with the centerline of Fourth Avenue South, thence run west along the centerline of Fourth Avenue S.W., to its intersection with the centerline of Ninth Street, S.W., thence run south along the centerline of Ninth Street, S.W. to its intersection with the centerline of Fifth Avenue, S.W., thence run west along the centerline of Fifth Avenue, S.W., extended to the Ochlochnee River and the west city limits line. All persons residing north and west of said line will be in District 1 and all persons residing south and east of said line will be in District 2. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the office of the Clerk of the City of Moultrie and in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Colquitt County for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. 4/15/92 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State January 12, 1993. CITY OF MACONMACON PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT SYSTEM; RETIREMENT COMMITTEE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MACON, GEORGIA AMENDING SECTIONS 8.1, 8.2 AND 8.4 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE MACON PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AS SET FORTH IN AN ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA, APPROVED AUGUST 3, 1927, GA. LAWS 1927, P. 1283, ET. SEQ.), AS AMENDED, PARTICULARLY BY AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 27, 1972, (GA. LAWS 1972, P. 3152, ET. SEQ.), AS AMENDED, INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MACON, PART I, ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 5, SECTION

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5-502, PARAGRAPH (b), CODE OF MACON, GEORGIA (1991), AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED THE CITY OF MACON UNDER THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965 (1965 GA. LAWS, P. 298, ET. SEQ.), SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS; TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE POWERS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE COMMITTEE; TO FURTHER DEFINE THE DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE SECRETARY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECORDING SECRETARY FOR THE COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Macon, Georgia and it is hereby so ordained by the authority of the same, pursuant to the authority granted by the City of Macon and under the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (1965 Ga. Laws, P. 298 Et. Seq., as amended; O.C.G.A. Section 36-35-3 et. seq.) as follows: Section 8.1 of Article VIII of the Macon Pensions and Retirement System is hereby amended to read as follows: ARTICLE VIII ADMINISTRATION 8.1 Appointment, Composition and Terms . The plan shall be administered by a retirement committee who shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council of the City of Macon. All usual and reasonable expenses of the committee may be paid by the employer. The members of the committee shall not receive compensation with respect to their services for the committee. The Committee shall be composed of seven members as listed below, the terms of the appointees serving immediately prior to passage of this amendment shall expire on the earlier of the dates shown following each respective post, or when a successor has been selected and qualified, or when said appointee ceases to meet the eligibility requirements as set out for each post:

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Post 1, Post 2 and Post 3 shall be filled by City employees, April 1, 1996; Post 4 and Post 5 shall be filled by City Council Members, April 1, 1998; Post 6 shall be filled by a retired employee of the City of Macon, April 1, 1996; Post 7 shall be filled by a citizen of Macon who is knowledgeable in investment finance, April 1, 1998. The members of the committee serving immediately prior to enactment of this amendment shall continue to serve after enactment for the respective terms for their post as set out above. Following the expiration of the initial terms under this amendment, appointments to the committee shall be made for terms of four years, or until a successor is appointed and qualified, or said member ceases to meet the eligibility requirements for his or her post. Qualified members shall be eligible for reappointment. Provided, however, that no member who has served three full terms after January 1, 1992 shall be eligible for reappointment until a minimum of three years has elapsed. Appointments made to fill vacancies occurring during a term shall be made for the unexpired portion of the term. All members of the committee shall serve at the pleasure of the employer and may be removed by the Mayor prior to the expiration of their respective terms with approval of a majority vote of City Council Members. Section 8.2 of Article VIII of the Macon Pensions and Retirement System is hereby amended by deleting the existing Subsection (g) and Subsection (i) and substituting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (g) and a new Subsection (i) to read as follows: ARTICLE VIII ADMINISTRATION 8.2 Committee Powers and Duties (g) To receive and review the annual evaluation of the plan made by the actuary;

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(i) To appoint or employ an administrator for the plan and any other agents it deems advisable, including an actuary and legal counsel. Section 8.4 of Article VIII of the Macon Pensions and Retirement System is hereby amended to read as follows: ARTICLE VIII ADMINISTRATION 8.4 Committee Procedures. The committee shall adopt such bylaws as it deems desirable. The committee shall elect one of its members as chairman, one of its members as vice chairman, and one of its members as committee secretary. The secretary of the committee shall keep a record of all meetings and forward all necessary communications to the actuary. The secretary shall perform any other duties as may be prescribed by the bylaws. The committee may also select a recording secretary who may not be a member of the committee and who shall perform duties as prescribed by the bylaws. The effective date of this Ordinance shall be the filing date with the Secretary of State. All charter provisions or ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SO ORDAINED this 15th day of Dec, 1992. David Carter President, City Council APPROVED this 16 day of Dec., 1992. Tommy C. Olmstead Mayor City of Macon, Ga. I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance was duly passed at the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of

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Macon, held 12-15-92. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Macon this 12-16-92. Steven G. Durden Clerk of Council SUBMITTED TO MAYOR'S OFFICE December 16, 1992 RETURNED FROM MAYOR'S OFFICE December 18, 1992 yw 10:00 am SO ORDAINED THIS 5th day of Jan., 1993. David Carter President, City Council APPROVED this 7 day of Jan., 1993. Tommy C. Olmstead Mayor City of Macon, Ga. I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance was duly passed at the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Macon, held January 5, 1993. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Macon this January 6, 1993. Steven G. Durden Clerk of Council SUBMITTED TO MAYOR'S OFFICE January 6, 1993 RETURNED FROM MAYOR'S OFFICE January 11, 1993 yw 8:50 am

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January 21, 1993 I, Steven G. Durden, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the attached copy of ordinance #O-92-0034 of the Macon Pensions and Retirement System to provide for the composition of the committee; to provide for the appointment of the committee members; to amend the committee powers and duties; to provide for election of officers of the committee; to further define the duties of the committee secretary; to provide for the appointment of a recording secretary for the committee, is a true and correct copy of said ordinance on file in the City Council's Office, City Hall. Steven G. Durden City Clerk City Hall City Council's Office P. O. Box 247 Macon, Georgia 31298 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF BIBB PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, A NOTARY PUBLIC WITHIN AND FOR ABOVE STATE AND COUNTY, FELECIA KING, WHO DEPOSES AND SAYS SHE IS CHECKING CLERK FOR THE MACON TELEGRAPH AND IS DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE PUBLISHER THEREOF TO TAKE THIS AFFIDAVIT, AND THAT ADVERTISEMENT AS PER ATTACHED CLIPPING HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE MACON TELEGRAPH ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 SIGNED FELECIA KING SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS 26 DAY OF DECEMBER, 1992 DAWN H. WAITES NOTARY PUBLIC, BIBB COUNTY, GEORGIA Commission Expires October 5, 1993.

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CITY ATTORNEYCITY OF MACON P.O. BOX 247 MACON GA 31298 GEORGIA, BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE This advertisement is to provide notice that the City of Macon proposes to amend the Charter of the City of Macon, Part I, Article V, Chapter 5, Section 5-502(b), of the Code of Macon, Georgia (1978), as amended in accordance with the procedure set forth in Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 36-35-3(b) designated as the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965, as amended, so as amended the appointment, composition and terms of the retirement committee, the committee powers and duties and the committee procedures under the Macon Pensions and Retirement System. Copies of the proposed amendments are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the City of Macon and in the Office of the Bibb County Superior Court Clerk. Joan W. Harris City Attorney City of Macon 12/12,19,26 - 6858 (28891) Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State January 28, 1993. CITY OF EAST POINTCITY OF EAST POINT PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES; POWERS; TRUST AGREEMENT; ASSETS. CHARTER AMENDMENT An Ordinance to amend an act establishing the Charter for the City of East Point, Georgia, approved August 19, 1912, as from time to time amended (Ga. Laws 1912 pp. 862, et. seq.),

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so as to provide for the City of East Point Pension Board of Trustees to exercise the powers provided under O.C.G.A. 47-1-7; to terminate the existing trust agreement between the City of East Point and GMEBS; to provide for a termination date for the transfer of the trusteeship; to provide for the selection of a successor trustee for the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System (formerly known as Joint Municipal Employees Benefit Systems and hereinafter referred to as GMEBS); to authorize the City of East Point to transfer pension fund assets; and to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes. Whereas the City of East Point has had a long and beneficial relationship with the GMEBS; and, Whereas, the City of East Point Pension Board of Trustees has expressed a desire to become more directly involved in certain aspects of the administration and investment of the City of East Point Employee Pension Funds; and, Whereas, the City Council of East Point agrees with the position of the City of East Point Pension Board of Trustees, and, Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of East Point, Georgia as follows: Section 1. Pursuant to Article 14, Section 2 of the Joint Agreement between the City of East Point and the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System, the City of East Point hereby terminates the Trust Agreement between GMEBS and the City of East Point and amends the plan to transfer assets pursuant to and in conformity with this Article. Section 2. The retirement benefits of any employee in the active employ of the city on December 31, 1992 who immediately prior thereto shall have been included in any superseded retirement or pension plan with the city and who maintains his eligibility as a participant under such superseded plan, and who delays his accrued pension benefits under the retirement plan

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that was in existence and which has been expressly superseded by an ordinance adopted by December 31, 1992, shall retain any entitlement to benefits originally provided under the superseded plan upon his actual termination of employment and/or attainment of his retirement date in accordance with the provisions of the superseded plan. Such benefits shall be based upon the provisions of the superseded plan, which except as herein provided, shall be continued in effect for the purpose of payment of pensions to employees declining to waive their pension benefits in favor of the benefits specified in the plan. established by the East Point City Ordinance which established the superseded plan. Benefits provided under the superseded plan to such employees will be determined in accordance with said superseded plan. Section 3. The retirement rights and benefits of employees, participants, terminated participants, retirees and beneficiaries eligible under any superseded pension or retirement ordinance of the City of East Point, Georgia shall not be impaired. Section 4. The pension committee established by the ordinance established by the governing authority of the City of East Point is designated as the Trustees of the retirement plan for the City of East Point, Georgia and the Georgia Municipal Employees' Benefit System (GMEBS) is authorized and directed to transfer assets to said Trustees. Section 5. The Board of Trustees of the Retirement Plan of the City of East Point shall have such responsibilities as set forth by O.C.G.A. 47-1-7 and all other applicable laws. Section 6. The effective date of the termination and transfer of assets from GMEBS to the Trustees established herein shall be December 31, and said date shall be used for the audit of GMEBS assets for the purpose of determining assets attributable to the City of East Point. Section 7. That the Successor Trustee which shall replace the GMEBS Board of Trustees shall be Wachovia Bank. Section 8. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby expressly repealed.

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ADOPTED this 21 day of December, 1992. Timothy Cooper Mayor ATTEST: Jerry Anderson City Clerk Approved as to form and substance: David Couch City Attorney City of East Point, Georgia City of East Point Georgia 2777 EAST POINT STREET EAST POINT, GEORGIA 30344 765-1000 CITY CLERK'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON Personally appeared before the undersigned notary public, JERRY ANDERSON, Clerk of the City of East Point, and after being duly sworn deposes and states under oath as follows: I am the City Clerk of the City of East Point, Georgia, and pursuant to my responsibilities as City Clerk and in compliance with the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965, hereby certify that with respect to that Municipal Home Rule Ordinance adopted December 21, 1992, I have in proper and timely fashion transmitted a copy of the said ordinance and the publication notice for filing with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, for its inspection by the public, together with maintaining a copy of said ordinance in the office of the Clerk of the City of East Point for inspection by the public, together with providing for publication of the legal notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, and is further evidenced by an affidavit of the publishers.

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Furthermore, in execution of this Affidavit, I am transmitting herewith a certified copy of the ordinance as adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of East Point to the Secretary of State of Georgia for enrollment in Georgia Laws as provided in the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 as amended. This 29th day of January, 1993. Jerry Anderson Clerk, City of East Point Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of January, 1993 Shirley M. Forry Notary Public, Fayette County, Georgia My Commission Expires May 11, 1996 January 29, 1993 Please find attached a copy of the legal ad placed in the Southside Sun Newspaper on November 26, December 3, December 10 and December 17, 1992 for this Charter change. We were unable to obtain a certified copy since the Southside Sun went out of business. Shirley M. Forry Administrative Assistant City Clerk's Office PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held for an ordinance adopted pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, P. 298, et. seq.), amending the municipal charter of the City of East Point, Georgia, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et. seq.), and the several acts amendatory thereof including that act approved March 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151, et. seq.), so as to provide for authorization of Fulton County Tax Commissioner to assess and collect city ad valorem taxes; to provide for compliance with the Municipal Home Rule Act; to provide for enrollment; to provide for an effective date; to provide

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for severability; to repeal conflicting laws and ordinances; and, for other purposes. The first reading of said Ordinance will be held on Monday, December 7, 1992 and the Final Reading of said ordinance will be held on Monday, December 21, 1992 at the regular scheduled East Point Council Meetings at 7:30 p.m. in the East Point Municipal Auditorium. A copy of said ordinance is on file in the City Clerk's Office at East Point City Hall, 2777 East Point Street, East Point, Georgia and in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Fulton County Courthouse, 144 Pryor Street S.W., Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia for examination and inspection by the public. The City Clerk of said City and/or the Superior Court of Fulton County will furnish anyone, upon written request, with a copy of the proposed ordinance. Jerry Anderson Acting City Clerk 8565, 11/26-12/17 PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA,-County of Fulton Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came Kathy R. Pines, who, being duly sworn, according to law, says that she is the Agent of the Daily Report Company, publishers of the Fulton County Daily Report, official newspaper published at Atlanta, in said county and State, and that the publication, of which the annexed is a true copy, was published in said paper on the 27th day(s) of November, 1992, and on the 3, 10, 17th days of December, 1992, as provided by law. Kathy R. Pines Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26 day of January, 1993. Dawn T. Stuart Notary Public, DeKalb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Nov. 29, 1996.

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CITY OF EAST POINT Georgia 2777 East Point Street East Point, Georgia 30344 765-1000 PUBLIC HEARING The City of East Point, Georgia will hold a Public Hearing on An Ordinance adopted pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 298, et. seq.) Amending the Municipal Charter of the City of East Point, Georgia, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et. seq.) and the several acts amendatory thereof including that act approved March 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151, et. seq.) so as to provide for the transfer of assets of the City of East Point retirement plan to successor trustees, to terminate the existing trust agreement between the city of East Point and the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System, to designate a new trustee board for the city of East Point retirement plan, to establish a date for the termination of the trust agreement between the city of East Point and the Board of trustees of the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System, to provide for the non-impairment of existing rights of employees, participants and beneficiaries of the city of East Point retirement plan, to provide for compliance with the requirements of the rules and regulations of the board of trustees of the Georgia municipal employees benefit system for the amendment and transfer of plan assets; to provide for compliance with the municipal home rule act of 1965; to provide for enrollment; to provide for an effective date; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws and ordinances; and, for other purposes. The first reading of said ordinance will be held on Monday, December 7, 1992 and the Final Reading of said ordinance will be held on Monday, December 21, 1992 at the regular scheduled East Point City Council Meetings at 7:30 p.m. in the East Point Municipal Auditorium. A copy of said ordinance is on file in the City Clerk's office at East Point City Hall, 2777 East Point Street, East Point, Georgia and in the office of the Clerk at the Superior Court of

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Fulton County, Fulton County Courthouse, 144 Pryor Street S.W., Atlanta, Georgia for examination and inspection by the public. The City Clerk of said City and/or the Superior Court of Fulton County will furnish anyone, upon written request, with a copy of the proposed ordinance. Jerry Anderson Acting City Clerk 11/27,12/3 10 17-A Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State February 5, 1993. CITY OF GRIFFINBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; DISTRICTS. No. 93-1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GRIFFIN, GA. LAWS 1921, P. 959, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 36-35-3(b)(1) AS AUTHORIZED BY O.C.G.A. 36-35-4.1, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THE SIX SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS OF SAID CITY BASED UPON PUBLICATION OF THE U.S. DECENNIAL CENSUS OF 1990; TO ESTALISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, pursuant to Consent Decree, entered April 14, 1986 in GARY REID, et al. v. RUTH MARTIN et al. , Civil Action No. C-84-60N, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, a new form of governing authority for the City of Griffin was established, consisting of a seven (7) member Board of Commissioners elected from six (6) single-member districts, apportioned based upon the U.S. Decennial Census of 1980, and one (1) At-Large district comprising the entire municipal limits of said City; WHEREAS, in accordance with said Consent Decree, the Charter of the City of Griffin was amended by Ga. Laws 1987,

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H.B. 495, so as to conform the Charter to said Decree by specifying the form of government and election districts therein established; WHEREAS, H.B. 495 and O.C.G.A. 36-35-4.1 direct the governing authority, by ordinance adopted pursuant to O.C.G.A. 3635-3(b)(1), to amend the Charter following publication of each future decennial census and before conducting the next regular municipal elections to reapportion election districts in accordance with the following specifications: (1) Each reapportioned district shall be formed of contiguous territory; and the boundary lines of such district shall be the center lines of streets or other well-defined boundaries; (2) Variations in population among such districts shall comply with the one person - one vote requirements of the United States Constitution; and (3) The reapportionment shall be limited to adjusting the boundary lines of the existing districts only to the extent reasonably necessary to comply with the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection; and the number of members of the municipal governing body and the manner of electing such members, except for the adjustment of district boundary lines, shall not be changed by the municipal governing authority. WHEREAS, although not referenced in the requirements of Georgia law requiring reapportionment of election districts, the City of Griffin is further subject to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, which imposes a requirement, under Section 5, for submitting any reapportionment plan adopted to the U.S. Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, Voting Section, for evaluation of the regressive effects, if any, on minority citizens, in order that said plan receive preclearance prior to the changes being placed into effect; WHEREAS, following public hearing on May 14, 1991 (attended by a a significant number of minority citizens) the Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution setting forth guidelines

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pursuant to which alternate reapportionment plans would be prepared by the McIntosh Trail Regional Development Center. In accordance therewith, four alternative plans were prepared by the Regional Development Center and made available for public inspection, with notice thereof given to the public, including leaders of the minority community. A fifth and sixth proposal was submitted by a minority citizens' group known as Citizens United For Progress (CUP). Thereafter, a seventh and eighth proposal was presented by the Regional Development Center. Public hearings on said alternative plans were advertised and conducted on August 8, 1991, September 24, 1991, and October 8, 1991, at which a significant number of citizens were in attendance and commented thereon. On October 22, 1991, the Board of Commissioners adopted the eighth proposal prepared by the Regional Development Center (Ordinance No. 91-15), but subsequently discovered substantial errors in the demographics used to prepare said plan. Thereafter, two plans were prepared by the State Office of Legislative Reapportionment. An additional public hearing was held on the latter of these plans on May 26, 1992, after being duly advertised and announced; WHEREAS, the Board thereafter adopted another plan (Ordinance No. 92-12) and submitted the same to the U.S. Department of Justice. An objection was interposed to this plan on November 30, 1992 for reason said plan significantly fragmented a minority population concentration between districts 4 and 6; WHEREAS, thereafter representatives of the Commission and C.U.P. met on December 14, 1992 at the Legislative Reapportionment Office, in Atlanta, Georgia, and further developed a plan addressing the objection interposed by the Department of Justice; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, after duly advertised public hearing held January 14, 1993, now finds and concludes that the plan, dated December 14, 1992, as prepared by the State Office of Legislative Reapportionment best meets all criteria established by applicable law and its resolution of May 14, 1991, and is not regressive of present minority voting strength; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND IT IS ESTABLISHED AS FOLLOWS:

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SECTION 1 . The Charter of the City of Griffin, Ga. Laws 1921, p. 959, as amended, is hereby amended pursuant to the procedure of O.C.G.A. 36-35-3(b)(1), the Home Rule Powers Act, by amending subsection (c) of Section 2.3, DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED; APPORTIONMENT OF ELECTION DISTRICTS, in its entirety so as to read as follows: (c) Positions on the board of commissioners shall be numbered as Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Districts 1 through 6 shall correspond to those census tracts and blocks shown on the 1990 U.S. Census, P.L. 94-171, Population Counts for Spalding County, Georgia, as attached hereto as Exhibit A, which by reference is incorporated herein and specifically made a part of this ordinance. District 7 shall consist of the City at large. Also incorporated herein is the original of map depicting districts 1 though 6, which shall be signed and dated by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and posted as an official record of the City in the office of the City Manager, who may certify copies thereof for any purpose. The redistricting plan hereby adopted reflects apportionment of the City based upon the U.S. Decennial Census of 1990; the boundary lines of each district as shown thereon shall be the center lines of streets or other well-defined boundaries. Any conflict as to district boundaries shall be resolved by reference to official U.S. Census maps for the City of Griffin. Except as herein amended, the remaining subsections of Section 2.3 are unaffected and shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 2 . A copy of this ordinance shall be submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Voting Section, pursuant to 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. No election shall be conducted based upon this reapportionment plan unless and until this ordinance has been precleared by the Attorney General. Otherwise, this ordinance shall be effective upon the date of filing in the office of the Secretary of State and office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Spalding County, in conformance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. 36-35-5. SECTION 3 . Upon its adoption, this ordinance repeals and

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supercedes any prior ordinances relating to reapportionment of the City of Griffin following publication of the 1990 Census, specifically Ordinance No. 91-15 and No. 92-12. First Reading: 1-12-93 Second Reading: 1-26-93 (NOTE: VAP = Voting Age Population) Total Pop Black Pop VAP Black VAP District Number % Deviation % of Total % of Total % of VAP 1 3535 3311 2330 2138 -0.65 93.66 65.91 91.76 2 3611 3025 2443 1989 1.49 83.77 67.65 81.42 3 3442 32 2748 25 -3.26 0.93 79.84 0.91 4 3483 853 2651 561 -2.11 24.49 76.11 21.16 5 3548 426 2746 270 -0.28 12.01 77.40 9.83 6 3728 2558 2410 1473 4.78 68.62 64.65 61.12 31 33110 5580 23819 3672 830.58 16.85 71.94 15.42 Totals 6478216 1746565 4750913 1168142 Number of Districts 1 Members Per District 1 Ideal District Size 3558 Average Deviation (%) 120.45 Deviation Range (%) -3.26 to 830.58 Overall Deviation (%) 833.84

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(DATA SOURCE: 1990 US Census PL94-171 Population Counts) (NOTE: Districts numbered 200 are used as special accumulators.) (They are not included in avg or% range calculations.) District: 1 SPALDING County VTD: 0001 GRIFFIN ONE (Part) Tract: 1604. Block(s): 123B, 160B, 162B, 163B, 164C, 165, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414 Tract: 1608. Block(s): 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 223, 224 VTD: 0002 GRIFFIN TWO (Part) Tract: 1603. Block(s): 208A, 213A, 214, 216A, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224, 225, 227, 228, 229, 230, 232, 233, 234 District: 2 SPALDING County VTD: 0001 GRIFFIN ONE (Part) Tract: 1608. Block(s): 201, 212, 213, 219, 220 VTD: 0002 GRIFFIN TWO (Part) Tract: 1603. Block(s): 222, 226, 231 Tract: 1608. Block(s): 108A, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146 Tract: 1609. Block(s): 108B, 109, 110, 111, 112B, 113B, 114B, 115B, 116B, 118B, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 431, 432, 438, 439, 440, 441

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VTD: 0003 GRIFFIN THREE (Part) Tract: 1609. Block(s): 214B, 215, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507B, 510B District: 3 SPALDING County VTD: 0003 GRIFFIN THREE (Part) Tract: 1609. Block(s): 227B, 234C, 235C, 507C, 508B, 509B, 511B, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516B, 517, 518B, 519 Tract: 1611. Block(s): 101A, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 202A, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218A, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229A Tract: 1612. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109 VTD: 0006 GRIFFIN SIX (Part) Tract: 1612. Block(s): 201, 212, 213, 225, 301, 329, 330 VTD: 0007 GRIFFIN SEVEN (Part) Tract: 1611. Block(s): 229B, 229C, 235A, 240, 241 Tract: 1612. Block(s): 114, 115, 116, 117, 118 District: 4 SPALDING County VTD: 0001 GRIFFIN ONE (Part) Tract: 1608. Block(s): 221, 222, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 301, 302, 439, 440, 441 VTD: 0003 GRIFFIN THREE (Part) Tract: 1612. Block(s): 108 VTD: 0005 GRIFFIN FIVE (Part)

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S d Tract: 1607. Block(s): 529, 530A, 531 VTD: 0006 GRIFFIN SIX (Part) Tract: 1607. Block(s): 501, 516A, 517A, 560, 561, 562 Tract: 1608. Block(s): 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311 Tract: 1612. Block(s): 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 214, 215, 216, 217, 221, 222, 223, 224, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 315, 316, 317, 319, 320, 321A, 326, 327, 328, 405A, 406A VTD: 0007 GRIFFIN SEVEN (Part) Tract: 1612. Block(s): 110, 111, 112, 113, 119A, 123A, 124A, 125 126 VTD: 0015 ORRS WEST (Part) Tract: 1612. Block(s): 312A, 428A District: 5 SPALDING County VTD: 0001 GRIFFIN ONE (Part) Tract: 1604. Block(s): 248A, 251A Tract: 1605. Block(s): 168, 169, 170, 171, 172 Tract: 1608. Block(s): 404, 405, 406, 409, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421A, 422, 423, 426, 427 VTD: 0005 GRIFFIN FIVE (Part) Tract: 1604. Block(s): 110B, 113B, 120B, 121, 122, 201B, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248B, 249, 250, 251B, 252, 253, 254 Tract: 1605. Block(s): 123A, 123B, 126, 127A, 129A, 147A, 148A,

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150A, 151A, 152A, 153A, 155, 160A, 161A, 162A, 162B, 163A, 165, 166, 167, 174A, 174B, 174C, 175, 176, 177A Tract: 1607. Block(s): 520A, 521A, 522A, 523A, 524A, 526A, 527A, 528A, 532A Tract: 1608. Block(s): 401, 402, 403, 407, 408, 421B VTD: 0006 GRIFFIN SIX (Part) Tract: 1607. Block(s): 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 510, 518, 519 VTD: 0012 EXPERIMENT (Part) Tract: 1605. Block(s): 173A District: 6 VTD: 0001 GRIFFIN ONE (Part) Tract: 1608. Block(s): 225, 226, 227, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 424, 425, 428, 429, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 442, 443, 444 VTD: 0006 GRIFFIN SIX (Part) Tract: 1607. Block(s): 502, 503, 509, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515 Tract: 1608. Block(s): 430, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453 Tract: 1612. Block(s): 218, 219, 220, 226, 227, 228, 229, 311, 313, 314, 322, 323, 324, 325 CERTIFICATION I, RICHARD C. CROWDIS, do hereby certify that I am the City Manager of the City of Griffin, Georgia and in that capacity serve as Secretary to the Board of Commissioners and custodian of official minutes of said Board. I do hereby further certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance enacted pursuant to Title 36, Chapter 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, amending the Charter of the City to reapportion the six single-member election districts based upon publication of the U.S. Decennial

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Census of 1990; and for other purposes; which was duly passed at two consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners held on January 12, 1993 and January 26, 1993. This 5th day of February, 1993. Richard C. Crowdis Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 5th day of February, 1993. Lisa C. Hanes, Notary Public Notary Public, Spalding County, Georgia My Commission Expires May 17, 1993 STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF SPALDING. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT Personally appeared before the undersigned officer, duly authorized to administer oaths, OTIS RAYBON, who being sworn, states he is the Publisher of THE GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS, the legal organ of Spalding County, Georgia and a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Griffin, Georgia. Deponent further states that the notice attached hereto was duly published in said newspaper on December 28, 1992, January 4, 1993 and January 11, 1993. Further affiant sayeth not. Otis Raybon Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 5th day of February, 1993. Kathy H. Matthews Notary Public PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing to receive citizen comments on a plan to reapportion the City of Griffin election districts will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Courtroom

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231 East Solomon Street, Griffin, Georgia. A map prepared by the State Office of Legislative Reappointment, dated December 14, 1992, will be under consideration. This map, and a demographic analysis relating thereto, is available for public inspection in the office of the City Manager prior to the hearing. Following the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners is expected to place on first reading an ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Griffin, pursuant to the Home Rule Powers Act, for the purpose of adopting the reapportionment plan. the proposed ordinance will adopt a reapportionment plan (map) by Census block/tract(s), identify the boundaries of the newly created districts as shown on said map, and amend the language of Section 2.3 of the City Charter, Ga. Laws 1921, p. 959, as amended, to reflect the adoption of the reapportionment plan. Proposed action on said ordinance is expected to be taken at regular, consecutive meetings of the Board of Commissioners on January 12, 1993 and January 26, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Manager and Clerk of Superior Court of Spalding County, Georgia. All persons interested in this matter are invited to attend and comment. Written comments may be filed in advance of the hearing at the City Manager's office. Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State February 8, 1993. CITY OF GRIFFINCEMETERY TRUST FUND AND WATER, LIGHT, AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY RESERVE FUND. AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, PURSUANT TO THE PROCEDURES OF THE HOME RULE POWERS ACT, O.C.G.A. 36-35-3, SO AS TO EXPAND THE INVESTMENT POWERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE CEMETERY TRUST FUND AND WATER, LIGHT, AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY RESERVE FUND; TO

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INCREASES THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FUNDING OF THE WATER, LIGHT, SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY RESERVE FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Griffin creates The Cemetery Trust Fund for the care and maintenance of city cemeteries and for the purchase of additional land to be used for cemetery purposes, and The Water, Light, and Sewerage Department Emergency Reserve Fund for the emergency repair and replacement of the equipment and facilities of the water, electric and sewerage systems of the City; WHEREAS, the investment powers currently granted to the trustees of said funds are quite conservative under modern investment standards, thus limiting return on investment of the corpus of said funds; and WHEREAS, the minimum funding requirement of the Water, Light, and Sewerage Department Emergency Reserve Fund ($100,000.00) has not been amended since creation of said fund in 1959 and today is unrealistic in the event of a serious loss to the combined utility systems of the City; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND IT IS ESTABLISHED AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 . Section 7.8 of the Charter of the City of Griffin, (Ga. Laws 1921, p. 959, as amended specifically by Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2451, 3), is hereby deleted in its entirety and there is adopted in lieu thereof a new Section 7.8 to read as follows: SEC. 7.8. ORIGIN OF MONEYS FOR FUND. A reserve fund of one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars shall be raised by payments to the trustees, hereinafter named, of such sums from the profits of the electric, water and sewerage departments of the City of Griffin, as may, from year to year, be determined by the board of commissioners by appropriate resolution, but not less than one-half (1/2) of one (1.0%) percent of the net profits of said departments as shown on the annual audit for the previous fiscal

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year. The income realized from the investment of said fund, as provided in Section 7.10 of this chapter, shall be placed in said fund by the trustees for reinvestment or for the purposes specified in section 7.9 of this chapter, until said fund shall amount to one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars; thereafter, any income accruing to said fund in any fiscal year in excess of expenditures from the fund, as provided in section 7.9 of this chapter, during that fiscal year, shall be paid by the trustees into the General Fund of the City of Griffin. During any fiscal year after the fund first totals one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars, should the balance in said fund fall below one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars, the board of commissioners of the City of Griffin shall allocate a portion of the profits from the operation of the electric, water and sewerage departments of the City of Griffin to replenish said fund up to one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars. Section 2 . Sec. 7.10 of the Charter of the City of Griffin (Ga. Laws 1921, p. 959, as specifically amended by Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2451, 6) is hereby deleted in its entirety and there is adopted in lieu thereof a new Sec. 7.10 to read as follows: SEC. 7.10. INVESTMENT. The trustees of the fund are authorized and shall have full power, either directly or through agents, to invest and reinvest assets of the fund and to purchase, hold, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any securities and other investments in which assets of the fund have been invested, any proceeds of any investments, and any money belonging to the fund, provided that such power shall be subject to all terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by the laws of the State of Georgia upon domestic life insurance companies in making and disposing of their investments; provided, further, that, the board of-trustees shall not invest more than fifty (50%) percent of the fund's assets in equities. Section 3 . Sec. 10.5 of the Charter of the City of Griffin (Ga. Laws 1921, p. 959, as specifically amended by Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2669, 6) is hereby deleted in its entirety and there is adopted in lieu thereof a new Sec. 10.5 to read as follows:

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SEC. 10.5. INVESTMENT. The trustees of the fund are authorized and shall have full power, either directly or through agents, to invest and reinvest assets of the fund and to purchase, hold, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any securities and other investments in which assets of the fund have been invested, any proceeds of any investments, and any money belonging to the fund, provided that such power shall be subject to all terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by the laws of the State of Georgia upon domestic life insurance companies in making and disposing of their investments; provided, further, that, the board of trustees shall not invest more than fifty (50%) percent of the fund's assets in equities. Section 4 . This Charter amendment shall become effective upon its filing with the Secretary of State, in compliance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. 36-35-5. First Reading: February 9, 1993 Second Reading: February 25, 1993 CERTIFICATION I, RICHARD C. CROWDIS, do hereby certify that I am the City Manager of the City of Griffin, Georgia and in that capacity serve as Secretary to the Board of Commissioners and custodian of official minutes of said Board. I do hereby further certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance enacted pursuant to Title 36, Chapter 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, amending the Charter of the City of Griffin, which was duly passed at two consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners held on February 9 and February 25, 1993. This 4th day of March, 1993. Richard C. Crowdis Sworn to and subscribed before me,

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this 4th day of March, 1993. Lisa C. Hanes, Notary Public STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF SPALDING. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT Personally appeared before the undersigned officer, duly authorized to administer oaths, OTIS RAYBON, who being sworn, states he is the Publisher of THE GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS, the legal organ of Spalding County, Georgia and a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Griffin, Georgia. Deponent further states that the notice attached hereto was duly published in said newspaper on February 5, 1993, February 8, 1993 and February 15, 1993. Further affiant sayeth not. Otis Raybon Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of March, 1993. Billie Donald Notary Public L-3227 NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GRIFFIN Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the City of Griffin will consider a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of Griffin, pursuant to the Home Rule Powers Act, O.C.G.A. 36-35-3, to amend Sec. 7.8, Sec. 7.10 and Sec. 10.5, relating to the Cemetary Trust Fund and Water, Light and Sewerage Emergency Reserve Fund. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to increase the minimum funding of the Water, Light and Sewerage Emergency Reserve Fund from $100,000.00 to $1,000,000.00, and to broaden the investment authority of the board of trustees of both funds.

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A copy of the proposed amendment is available for public inspection and copying in the office of the City Manager, 231 East Solomon Street, Griffin, Georgia, during the regular business hours, and in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Spalding County Courthouse, Griffin, Georgia. Action by the Board of Commissioners is anticipated for its meetings of February 9 and February 25, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. February 5, 8, 15, 1993 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State March 9, 1993. CITY OF ASHBURNCITY MANAGER. CITY OF ASHBURNCITY MANAGER No. 93-002 HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ASHBURN UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965, (IN PARTICULAR, O.C.G.A. 36-35-3(b) AND 36-35-5), CREATING THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. I. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of Ashburn, Georgia, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same that, pursuant to the Home Rule Charter Amendment provisions of O.C.G.A. 36-35-3(b) and 36-35-5, the Charter for the City of Ashburn is hereby amended by the addition of a Section 4.13 which shall be entitled City Manager and which shall read and provide as follows: Section 4.13. City Manager . The city council shall have the right, power, and authority

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to employ and to appoint in their discretion an officer whose title shall be city manager. The city manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications. Such person need not be a resident of the city or state at the time of appointment but shall reside in the city while in office. No person elected to the office of councilman or mayor shall, subsequent to such election, be eligible for appointment as City manager until one year has elapsed following the expiration of the term for which he was elected. The city manager shall hold office at the pleasure of the city council, and shall receive such compensation as the city council shall determine. (a) Duties and responsibilities . The duties and responsibilities of the city manager shall be as prescribed by the city council by ordinance. (b) Acting city manager . In the event of the absence or disability of the city manager or a vacancy in the office, the city council may appoint an acting city manager to serve until the return of the city manager or the removal of the disability or until the vacancy in office shall have been regularly filled. An acting city manager shall take the same oath, exercise all of the powers and discharge all of the duties of the city manager. The acting city manager shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. (c) Bond . The city manager, before entering upon the discharge of his duties, shall execute a bond with solvent sureties doing business in the State of Georgia in an amount to be approved by the mayor and city council, but not less than $25,000.00, payable to the City of Ashburn, conditioned for the faithful performance, misappropriations, or unlawful expenditures. The premium on said surety bond shall be paid for by the City. II. The Charter Amendment enacted herein shall become effective as provided for in O.C.G.A. 36-35-5.

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This Charter Amendment having been properly considered and adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Ashburn, Georgia, the same is hereby approved. This 4th day of March, 1993. CITY OF ASHBURN, GEORGIA BY: Charles B. Perry, Mayor ATTEST: Sandra J. Strickland, City Clerk FIRST READING: February 4, 1993 SECOND READING: March 4, 1993 (Seal) CERTIFICATION I, Sandra J. Strickland, City Clerk of the City of Ashburn, Georgia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Home Rule Charter Amendment approved and adopted by the Mayor and City Council of Ashburn on March 4, 1993, was the subject of a first reading of said ordinance on February 4, 1993 and a second reading of said ordinance on March 4, 1993. This the 4th day of March, 1993. SANDRA J. STRICKLAND, CITY CLERK OF ASHBURN, GEORGIA PUBLISHERS AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF TURNER Personally before the undersigned officer duly authorized to administer oaths came Austin Saxon, who upon being sworn deposes and says that he is the editor of the Wiregrass

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Farmer a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Ashburn, Georgia; that deponent is authorized to make affidavits of publication on behalf of said newspaper; and that the attached Notice of Intent to Amend City Charter was published in said newspaper on the following dates, to wit: February 17, 1993: February 24, 1993: March 3, 1993. AUSTIN SAXON Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of March, 1993. Fred Aleywine John Holland Notary Public My Commission Expires Feb. 27, 1997 Notary Public, Turner County, Georgia NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ASHBURN This is official notice that the Mayor and City Council of Ashburn, Georgia will consider final adoption of an ordinance pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (in particular, O.C.G.A. Sections 36-35-3 b) and 36-35-5) amending the city Charter of Ashburn, Georgia by the addition of a Section 4.13 to provide for a City Manager for said City and to provide for the appointment, qualifications, compensations, duties and responsibilities of said City Manager and for other purposes. This is further notice that a copy of the proposed amendment to said Charter is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the City of Ashburn at City Hall in Ashburn, Georgia. A notice of said proposed amendment is also on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Turner County at the Turner County Courthouse. Any member of the public has the right to examine and inspect such proposed amendment at either two locations. In addition thereto, any person may, upon request, obtain a copy of the proposed amendment from the Office of the Clerk of the City of Ashburn during normal business hours.

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The Mayor and City Council of Ashburn will consider final adoption of this proposed Charter Amendment at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Council of Ashburn to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 1993. This notice is published as required by Georgia law. Mayor and City Council of Ashburn, Georgia 2-17,24 3-3 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State March 11, 1993. CITY OF GRIFFINTAX COLLECTOR ABOLISHED; TRANSFER OF DUTIES. No. 93 - 4 AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GRIFFIN, GEORGIA LAWS 1921, p. 959, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO THE PROCEDURES OF THE HOME RULE POWERS ACT, O.C.G.A. 36-35-3, SO AS TO DELETE THE POSITION OF TAX COLLECTOR AS AN APPOINTED OFFICER OF THE CITY UNDER SECTION 4.3; TO AMEND SECTION 4.4 BY DELETING THE PRESENT SECTION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND PROVIDING IN LIEU THEREOF THAT ALL DUTIES HEREFORE BESTOWED BY CHARTER ON THE TAX COLLECTOR SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; TO ESTABLISH AND EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF GRIFFIN, GEORGIA AND IT IS ESTABLISHED AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 . The Charter of the City of Griffin, Ga. Laws 1921, p. 959, as amended, is hereby amended at Sec. 4.3 by

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deleting the position of Tax Collector as an appointed public officer of the City. Charter Sec. 4.4, defining the duties of the Tax Collector, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following is hereby adopted in its stead: SEC. 4.4. CITY MANAGER TO PERFORM DUTIES OF TAX COLLECTOR. It shall be the duty of the City Manager, or his designees, to perform all duties relating to the assessment, levy, collection and enforcement of taxes, fees and licenses due the City. The board of commissioners may by ordinance provide the manner in which these duties shall be performed. Section 2 . Any and all other provisions of said Charter in conflict with the foregoing are hereby repealed. Section 3 . This Charter amendment shall become effective upon its filing with the Secretary of State, in compliance with O.C.G.A. 36-35-5. First Reading: 2-25-93 Second Reading: 3-9-93 CERTIFICATION I, RICHARD C. CROWDIS, do hereby certify that I am the City Manager of the City of Griffin, Georgia and in that capacity serve as Secretary to the Board of Commissioners and custodian of official minutes of said Board. I do hereby further certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance enacted pursuant to Title 36, Chapter 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, amending the Charter of the City of Griffin, which was duly passed at two consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners held on February 25, 1993 and March 9, 1993. This 17th day of March, 1993. Richard C. Crowdis

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of March, 1993. Lisa C. Hanes Notary Public Notary Public, Spalding County, Georgia My Commission Expires May 17, 1993 State of Georgia, County of Spalding. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT Personally appeared before the undersigned officer, duly authorized to administer oaths, OTIS RAYBON, who being sworn, states he is the Publisher of THE GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS, the legal organ of Spalding County, Georgia and a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Griffin, Georgia. Deponent further states that the notice attached hereto was duly published in said newspaper on February 15, February 22 and March 1, 1993. Further affiant sayeth not. Otis Raybon Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of March, 1993. Kathy Matthews Notary Public NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GRIFFIN Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the City of Griffin will consider a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of Griffin, pursuant to the Home Rule Powers Act, O.C.G.A. 36-35-3, to amend Sec. 4.3 and 4.4 thereof, by deleting the position of Tax Collector as an appointed public officer and vesting the duties heretofore bestowed upon the Tax Collector in the City Manager or his designee.

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A copy of the proposed amendment is available for public inspection and copying in the office of the City Manager, 231 East Solomon Street, Griffin, Georgia, during the regular business hours, and in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Spalding County Courthouse, Griffin, Georgia. Action by the Board of Commissioners is anticipated for its meetings of February 25 and March 9, 1993. February 15, 22, 1993 March 1, 1993 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State March 22, 1993. CITY OF DAWSONMAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS; RESIDENCY. AN ORDINANCE BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DAWSON, GEORGIA, ESTABLISHING A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT TO BE ELECTED AS MAYOR OR COUNCILMEMBER FROM SAID CITY IN ANY SPECIAL OR GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF DAWSON, GEORGIA BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL of the City of Dawson, Georgia, and it is so ordained, that the Charter of the City of Dawson be amended, pursuant to the home rule powers of this city, as set forth in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated , 36-35-3. The Charter of the city of Dawson, Georgia, Section 8-2, is hereby amended by deleting (a) and substituting in lieu thereof the following paragraph to be known as Section 8-2(a), which shall be as follows: The residency requirement for a candidate for any municipal office, except offices of a judicial nature, shall be six (6) months residency within the municipality. The

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residency requirement for any candidate for a ward council member shall be six (6) months residency within the ward for which such person is offering as a candidate. In addition to the residency requirements hereinabove set forth, the candidate must be qualified and a duly registered elector of the city on the date such persons qualifies to run for office and at the time of his election thereto. The residency requirements hereinabove set forth are fixed by the governing authority of the City of Dawson, Georgia, pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated , 45-2-1. This ordinance shall become effective July 1, 1993. Enacted this 11th day of February, 1993. S/ROBERT ALBRITTEN Mayor, City of Dawson, Georgia ATTEST: S/SHERRY HOWARD Clerk, City of Dawson, Georgia Office of Secretary of State Election Division Room 110, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334 RE: CITY OF DAWSON, CHARTER AMENDMENT Dear Sir/Madame: Pursuant to your recent telephone conversation, I am sending you a copy of the Ordinance adopted by the City of Dawson on February 11, 1993 amending the Charter of the City of Dawson pursuant to the home rule powers of the City. I certify to you that this Ordinance was read at a regular meeting on January 14, 1993 and again on February 11, 1993. If there are any questions or additional data is needed please advise. Very truly yours, COLLIER, HUNT GAMBLE

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James M. Collier, Attorney for the City of Dawson, Georgia JMC: tl Enclosure AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF TERRELL Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, WILLIAM THOMAS ROUNTREE, Editor The Dawson News, who, after being duly sworn, deposes and says on oath upon information and belief that: The above and foregoing legal notices were published in The Dawson News, the official organ of Terrell County, Georgia, on January 20, 1993; January 27, 1993; and February 3, 1993. Further Affiant sayeth not. WILLIAM THOMAS ROUNTREE, Affiant Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 12th day of March, 1993. Beverly N. Peeler Notary Public My Comm. Exp. Oct. 16, 1993 PUBLIC NOTICE OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF DAWSON, GEORGIA Notice is hereby given that the City Council is considering amending the Charter for the City of Dawson, Georgia, particularly Section 8-2(a), by requiring a residency requirement for any candidate offering for municipal office, except offices of a judicial nature, and for residency requirements for any candidate for a ward council seat. The amendment requires a residency in the ward or in the city for a period of six (6) months before offering for office. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the office

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of the clerk for the City of Dawson, City Hall, and in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Terrell County, Georgia, in the Terrell County Courthouse for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. Upon written request, a copy of the proposed amendment will be furnished to any interested party. Final action on this amendment shall be taken at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Dawson, Georgia, on February 11, 1993, at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall. (1-21-3t) Field in the Office of the Secretary of State March 22, 1993. CITY OF GAINESVILLECOUNCIL; COMPENSATION. Filed with Clerk of Court Published 02-23-93 Published 03-02-93 Published 03-09-93 First Reading 03-16-93 Passed 04-06-93 HR 93-01 AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.12(a)(2) OF THE CHARTER LAWS OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA, TO DEFINE THE TYPE OF MEETINGS FOR WHICH THE COUNCIL MEMBERS SHALL RECEIVE PER DIEM COMPENSATION AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CHARTER AND THE OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED SECTION 36-35-1, ET SEQ.; TO PROVIDE FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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SECTION I . Section 2.12(a)(2) of the Charter of the City of Gainesville, Georgia is hereby amended to read as follows: (a) Compensation. (2) For attending each scheduled, special, or called meeting of the Council, each meeting of committees of Council and each meeting of assigned public boards, authorities or agencies, each Council Member shall receive as additional compensation fifty-nine dollars ($59.00) per diem, payable monthly, not to exceed six (6) meetings per month. SECTION II . The passage of this Ordinance is authorized by the Charter of the City of Gainesville, Georgia and Official Code of Georgia Annotated 36-35-1, et seq. SECTION III . All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION IV . If any portion of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair the remaining portions unless it clearly appears that such other parts are wholly and necessarily dependent upon the part held to be invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V . The effective date of this Ordinance shall be upon approval by the City Council of the City of Gainesville. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF HALL

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Before me, the undersigned a Notary Public, this day came Denise Greene, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is an agent of The Times, the official newspaper in which the Sheriff's advertisements in and for the City of Gainesville and the County of Hall are published, and a newspaper of general circulation, with its principal place of business in said County, and that the attached copy of the notice to amend Section 2.12(a)(2) of the Charter Laws of the City of Gainesville, Georgia, to define the type of meetings for which the Council Members shall receive per diem compensation as authorized by the Charter and the Official Code of Georgia annotated Section 36-35-1, et seq. was published for three (3) weeks on the following days: February 23, 1993 March 2, 1993 March 9, 1993 The Times By: Denise Greene Title: Advertising Assistant Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of April, 1993 Kristi J. Wasson Notary Public, Hall County, Georgia My Commission Expires July 31, 1993 (SEAL) PUBLIC NOTICE HOME RULE ORDINANCE 93-01 AN ORDINANCE to amend the SECTION 2.12(a)(2) of the CHARTER LAWS of the City of GAINESVILLE, Georgia, to define the type of meetings for which the COUNCIL members shall receive per diem compensation as authorized by the Charter and the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 36-35-1, et. seq.; to provide for a repealing clause; to provide an effective date; and to provide for other purposes. #263853 2/23 3/2.9

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Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State April 15, 1993. CITY OF EAST POINTCITY AD VALOREM TAXES; COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER. STATE OF GEORGIA CITY OF EAST POINT ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 298, et. seq.) AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EAST POINT, GEORGIA, APPROVED AUGUST 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et. seq.), AND THE SEVERAL ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF INCLUDING THAT ACT APPROVED MARCH 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151, et. seq.), SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AUTHORIZATION OF FULTON COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER TO ASSESS AND COLLECT CITY AD VALOREM TAXES; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965; TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST POINT, AND IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT: Section 1 . An Act establishing a new Charter for the City of East Point approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et seq.) as amended, is hereby further amended pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (Ga. L. 1965. P. 298, et seq.) by adding to Chapter 2, Article V Finance, the following: Section 5-202.1 . Assessment and Collection of Taxes by County For purposes of effecting a contract between the City and

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Fulton County for the assessment and collection of city ad valorem taxes by the Fulton County Tax Commissioner, the City Council may authorize the Fulton County Tax Commissioner to exercise such powers of the city tax commissioner as are permitted and necessary to assess and collect city ad valorem taxes. Section 2 . The city clerk of East Point, Georgia, is hereby directed to publish a notice containing a synopsis of this proposed ordinance in the official organ of Fulton County, Georgia, and in the official newspaper of the City of East Point once a week for three weeks within a period of sixty days immediately preceding the final adoption of this ordinance. Said city clerk shall further file a copy of this proposed ordinance in the office of said clerk and in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. Said city clerk is further directed to furnish anyone upon written request a copy of the proposed ordinance. Upon adoption of this ordinance by the city Council, the city clerk is instructed within thirty days thereafter to furnish certified copies of this ordinance to the Secretary of State of the State of Georgia for enrollment in Georgia Laws thereafter. Section 3 . Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner effect the previously existing provisions of the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clauses or phrases so declared or adjudicated invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part thereof. The city Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this ordinance or retained the previously existing provisions if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudicated invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4 . All Charter provisions, ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby expressly repealed. Section 5 . This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

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First Reading 2/15/93 Second Reading 3/1/93 This Ordinance having been properly considered and adopted by the city Council of the City of East Point, Georgia, same is hereby approved. This 1st day of March, 1992. Patsy Jo Hilliard, Mayor ATTEST: Shirley M. Forry Acting City Clerk TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I, Shirley M. Forry, Acting City Clerk of the City of East Point, Georgia do hereby certify that I am the keeper of the seal, minutes and records of said city; that the attached is a true, correct and exact copy of the original thereof, as the same appears on record in the office of the City Clerk of the City of East Point, Georgia. Charter Amendment - Section 5-202.1 Assessment and Collection of Taxes by County IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto affixed my official signature and the corporate seal of said city this 6th day of May, 1993. Shirley M. Forry, Acting City Clerk CITY CLERK'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON Personally appeared before the undersigned notary public, SHIRLEY FORRY, Acting Clerk of the City of East Point, and after being duly sworn deposes and states under oath as follows:

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I am the Acting City Clerk of the City of East Point, Georgia, and pursuant to my responsibilities as Acting City Clerk and in compliance with the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965, hereby certify that with respect to that Municipal Home Rule Ordinance adopted 3 / 1 1992, I have in proper and timely fashion transmitted a copy of the said ordinance and the publication notice for filing with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, for its inspection by the public, together with maintaining a copy of said ordinance in the office of the Clerk of the City of East Point for inspection by the public, together with providing for publication of the legal notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, and is further evidenced by an affidavit of the publishers. Furthermore, in execution of this Affidavit, I am transmitting herewith a certified copy of the ordinance as adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of East Point to the Secretary of State of Georgia for enrollment in Georgia Laws as provided in the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 as amended. This 6th day of May, 1993. Shirley M. Forry Acting City Clerk, City of East Point Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of May, 1993 Susan Lawless Notary Public, Fulton County, Georgia My Commission Expires April 14, 1996 PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA,County of Fulton Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came KATHY R. PINES who, being duly sworn, according to law, says that SHE is the AGENT of the Daily Report Company, publishers of the Fulton County Daily Report, official newspaper published at Atlanta, in said county and State, and that the publication, of which the annexed is a true copy,

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was published in said paper on the 11TH, 18TH, 25TH day(s) of FEBRUARY, 1993, and on thedays of, 19, as provided by law. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26 day of FEBRUARY, 1993 Dawn T. Stuart Notary Public, DeKalb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Nov. 29, 1996 CHARTER CHANGE The CITY OF EAST POINT will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on an Ordinance to amend an ORDINANCE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT of 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, P. 298, et. seq.) AND THE SEVERAL ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF INCLUDING THAT ACT APPROVED MARCH 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151, et. seq.) SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AUTHORIZATION OF FULTON COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER TO ASSESS AND COLLECT CITY AD VALOREM TAXES; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965; TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The First Reading of said Ordinance will be held on Monday, February 15, 1993 and the Final Reading of said Ordinance will be held on Monday, March 1, 1993 at the regular scheduled East Point Council Meetings at 7:30 p.m. in the East Point Municipal Auditorium. A copy of said ordinance is on file in the City Clerk's Office at East Point City Hall, 2777 East Point Street, East Point, Georgia and in the office of the Clerk at the Superior Court of Fulton County, Fulton County Courthouse, 144 Pryor Street S.W., Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia for examination and inspection by the public. The City Clerk of said City and/or the Superior Court of Fulton County will furnish anyone, upon written request, with a copy of the proposed ordinance. JERRY ANDERSON City Clerk City of East Point, Georgia

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2/11-3 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION I, R. Terry Smith do solemnly swear that I am Vice-President of Sales of The Marietta Daily Journal and Neighbor Newspapers, printed and published at Marietta in the State of Georgia and that from my own personal knowledge and reference to the files of said publication, the advertisement of the City of East Point was inserted in the regular edition on February 25, 1993. This 1st day of April, 1993. Etna Smith Notary Public Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Feb. 24, 1994 Expiration Date CHARTER CHANGE The CITY OF EAST POINT will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on an Ordinance to amend an ORDINANCE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT of 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, P. 298, et. seq.) AND THE SEVERAL ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF INCLUDING THAT ACT APPROVED MARCH 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151, et. seq.), SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AUTHORIZATION OF FULTON COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER TO ASSESS AND COLLECT CITY AD VALOREM TAXES; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965; TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The First Reading of said Ordinance will be held on Monday, February 15, 1993 and the Final Reading of said Ordinance will be held on Monday, March 1, 1993 at the regular scheduled East Point Council Meetings at 7:30 p.m. in the East Point Municipal Auditorium. A copy of said ordinance is on file in the City Clerk's Office at East Point City Hall, 2777 East Point Street, East Point,

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Georgia and in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Fulton County Courthouse, 144 Pryor Street, S.W., Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia for examination and inspection by the public. The City Clerk of said City and/or the Superior Court of Fulton County will furnish anyone, upon written request, with a copy of the proposed ordinance. Jerry Anderson City Clerk Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State May 7, 1993. CITY OF EAST POINTDIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. STATE OF GEORGIA CITY OF EAST POINT ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 298, et. seq.); AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EAST POINT, GEORGIA, APPROVED AUGUST 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et. seq.), AND THE SEVERAL ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF INCLUDING THAT ACT APPROVED MARCH 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151, et. seq.), SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR THE OFFICES OF CITY TREASURER AND ASSISTANT CITY TREASURER THEREIN AND TO ESTABLISH IN THE STEAD THEREOF THE OFFICES OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965; TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST POINT, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT: Section 1 . An Act establishing a new Charter for the City of East Point approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et seq.), as amended, is hereby further amended pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 298, et seq.), by deleting the first sentence and subparagraph (a) of Section 4-101, Chapter one of Article IV City Administration, of the Municipal Charter of the City of East Point and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Sec. 4-101. Department of Administrative services . The department of administrative services shall consist of a head of the department, a person who oversees the office of finance and office of tax assessment and collection. (a) The department of administrative services of the City of East Point shall oversee the functions of the office of director of finance and assistant director of finance and such other officers and employees as the city council or city manager shall from time to time by ordinance or resolution provide for. The director of finance shall collect and disburse, subject to the direction of the department head and city manager, all monies due and belonging to the city as provided for by law and ordinances of said city. The director of finance and the assistant director of finance shall make and keep such books and records and make such entries therein as may be required by the department head, by the city manager, by law, and by the ordinances of the city. The director of finance and the assistant director of finance shall perform all other duties required by law and by the ordinances, rules and regulations of said city. The director's books and records shall be subject to inspection by any citizen of said city at all reasonable times, and all sums of money paid into the hands of the director shall be for the exclusive use

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of said city. Before entering upon the discharge of the director's or assistant director's duties, the director or assistant director shall take and subscribe an oath before some officer, authorized by law to administer oaths, to faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the director's office, and shall execute a bond in sufficient sum to protect the city against loss; with good and sufficient security to be approved by the city council. The director of finance and assistant director of finance shall keep separate and correct accounts and records of all funds received and disbursed so that all records will at all times reflect the true and exact amount and condition of such accounts and funds. The director of finance and assistant director of finance shall make general and special reports to the department head, to the city manager and to the city council in such manner and as often as may be required by any of them. Section 2 . Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner effect the previously existing provisions of the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clauses or phrases so declared or adjudicated invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this ordinance or retained the previously existing provisions if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudicated invalid or unconstitutional. Section 3 . All Charter provisions, ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby expressly repealed. Section 4 . This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. First Reading 4/5/93

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Second Reading 4/19/93 This Ordinance having been properly considered and adopted by the City Council of the City of East Point, Georgia, same is hereby approved. This 19th day of April, 1993. PATSY JO HILLIARD, MAYOR ATTEST: Shirley M. Forry CITY CLERK, ACTING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I, Shirley M. Forry, Acting City Clerk of the City of East Point, Georgia do hereby certify that I am the keeper of the seal, minutes and records of said city; that the attached is a true, correct and exact copy of the original thereof, as the same appears on record in the office of the City Clerk of the City of East Point, Georgia. Charter AmendmentSection 4-101 Department of Administrative Services IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto affixed my official signature and the corporate seal of said city this 1st day of May, 1993. Shirley M. Forry, Acting City Clerk CITY CLERK'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON Personally appeared before the undersigned notary public, SHIRLEY M. FORRY, Acting City Clerk of the City of East Point, and after being duly sworn deposes and states under oath as follows:

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I am the Acting City Clerk of the City of East Point, Georgia, and pursuant to my responsibilities as Acting City Clerk and in compliance with the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965, hereby certify that with respect to that Municipal Home Rule Ordinance adopted April 19, 1993, I have in proper and timely fashion transmitted a copy of the said ordinance and the publication notice for filing with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, for its inspection by the public, together with maintaining a copy of said ordinance in the office of the Clerk of the City of East Point for inspection by the public, together with providing for publication of the legal notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, and is further evidenced by an affidavit of the publishers. Furthermore, in execution of this Affidavit, I am transmitting herewith a certified copy of the ordinance as adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of East Point to the Secretary of State of Georgia for enrollment in Georgia Laws as provided in the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 as amended. This 6th day of May, 1993. Shirley M. Forry Acting City Clerk, City of East Point Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of May 1993 Susan Lawless Notary Public, Fulton County, Georgia My Commission Expires April 14, 1996 PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA,County of Fulton Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came Kathy Pines, who, being duly sworn, according to law, says that she is the agent of the Daily Report, publishers of the Fulton County Daily Report, official newspaper published at Atlanta, in said county and State, and that the publication, of

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which the annexed is a true copy, was published in said paper on the 25TH day(s) of MARCH, 1993, and on the 1ST, 8TH days of APRIL, 1993, as provided by law. Kathy R. Pines Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 12 days of APRIL, 1993. Dawn T. Stuart Notary Public, DeKalb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Nov. 29, 1996 CHARTER CHANGE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 298, et. seq.) AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EAST POINT, GEORGIA, APPROVED AUGUST 19, 1912, (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et. seq.) AND THE SEVERAL ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF INCLUDING THAT ACT APPROVED MARCH 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151, et. seq.), SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR THE OFFICES OF CITY TREASURER AND ASSISTANT CITY TREASURER THEREIN AND TO ESTABLISH INSTEAD THEREOF THE OFFICES OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965; TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The FIRST READING of said ordinance will be held on Monday, April 5, 1993, and the FINAL READING of said ordinance will be held on Monday, April 19, 1993 at the regular scheduled East Point City Council Meetings at 7:30 p.m. in the East Point Municipal Auditorium. A copy of said ordinance is on file in the City Clerk's Office at East Point City Hall, 2777 East Point Street, East Point, Georgia and in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Fulton County Courthouse, 144 Pryor Street

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S.W., Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia for examination and inspection by the public. The City Clerk of said City and/or the Superior Court of Fulton County will furnish anyone, upon written request, with a copy of the proposed ordinance. JERRY ANDERSON Finance Director Acting City Clerk 3/25-3j AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION I, R. Terry Smith do solemnly swear that I am Vice-President of Sales of THE MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL and NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS, printed and published at Marietta in the State of Georgia and that from my own personal knowledge and reference to the files of said publication, the advertisement of Charter Change for the city of East Point was inserted in the regular edition on April 15, 1993. R. Terry Smith This 27th day of April, 1993 Etna Smith Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Feb. 24, 1994 CHARTER CHANGE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 298, et. seq.) AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EAST POINT, GEORGIA, APPROVED AUGUST 19, 1912, (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et. seq.) AND THE SEVERAL ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF INCLUDING THAT ACT APPROVED MARCH 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151, et. seq.), SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR THE OFFICES OF CITY TREASURER AND ASSISTANT CITY TREASURER THEREIN AND TO ESTABLISH INSTEAD THEREOF THE OFFICES OF DIRECTOR OF

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FINANCE AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965; TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The FIRST READING of said ordinance will be held on Monday, April 5, 1993, and the FINAL READING of said ordinance will be held on Monday, April 19, 1993 at the regular scheduled East Point City Council Meetings at 7:30 p.m. in the East Point Municipal Auditorium. A copy of said ordinance is on file in the City Clerk's Office at East Point City Hall, 2777 East Point Street, East Point, Georgia and in the office of the Clerk at the Superior Court of Fulton County, Fulton County Courthouse, 144 Pryor Street S.W., Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia for examination and inspection by the public. The City Clerk of said City and/or the Superior Court of Fulton County will furnish anyone, upon written request, with a copy of the proposed ordinance. Jerry Anderson, Finance Director Acting City Clerk 3/25, 4/1, 4/15 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State May 7, 1993.

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CITY OF THOMASVILLECITY COUNCIL; DISTRICTS; BOARD OF EDUCATION; DISTRICTS. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE, WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED BY AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 30, 1990, ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE A NEW CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, [1990 GA. LAWS (ACT NO 1118) PAGE 5051], BY STRIKING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 5.22 OF THE CHARTER, CAPTIONED BOUNDARIES OF COUNCIL DISTRICTS, AS CODIFIED, AND BY SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR AN ENTIRELY NEW SECTION 5.22, WHICH WILL BE AN ENTIRELY NEW SECTION 5.22 OF THE CHARTER, AS CODIFIED, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS DESCRIBED THEREIN; BY STRIKING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 11.10 OF THE CHARTER, CAPTIONED BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICTS DEFINED, AS CODIFIED, AND BY SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR AN ENTIRELY NEW SECTION 11.10, WHICH WILL BE AN ENTIRELY NEW SECTION 11.10, AS CODIFIED, AND WHICH NEW CODE SECTION WILL REAPPORTION THE TWO EDUCATION DISTRICTS FOR THE THOMASVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND AS DESCRIBED THEREIN; TO PROVIDE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. SECTION I. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Thomasville, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same that the Charter of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, which was established by an Act approved November 30, 1990, entitled An act to provide a new charter for the City of Thomasville, Georgia; and for other purposes, [1990 Ga. Laws (Act No. 1118) page 5051] is hereby amended as follows: (A) By striking in its entirety Section 5.22 of the Charter, captioned Boundaries of council districts, as codified, and by substituting therefor an entirely new Section 5.22, which will be an entirely new Section 5.22 of the

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Charter, as codified, and which new section shall read as follows: Council District No. 1 All that portion of the city which lies west of a line through the approximate center of the city, such line being more particularly described as follows: For a point of beginning commence at the intersection of the northerly margin of the right-of-way of Pinetree Boulevard and the center line of the right-of-way of Glenwood Drive, and run south along the center line of Glenwood Drive to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Edgewood Circle; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of Edgewood Circle to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Mitchell Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Mitchell Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Clay Street; run thence in a southwesterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Clay Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Monroe Street; run thence southwesterly along the center line of the right-of-way of Monroe Street to its intersection with the center line of Madison Street; run thence southeasterly along the center line of the right-of-way of Madison Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Remington Avenue; run thence in a northeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Remington Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of the former Seaboard Coastline Railroad, now CSX Transportation, Inc.; run thence in an easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of such railroad to its intersection with the center line of Hansell Street; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Hansell Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way

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of Metcalf Avenue; run thence in an easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Metcalf Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Loomis Street; run thence in a southwesterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Loomis Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of South Street; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of South Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Augusta Avenue; run thence in an easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Augusta Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Orange Street; run thence south along the center line of the right-of-way of Orange Street to its intersection with the southerly margin of the right-of-way of Pinetree Boulevard. All property within the limits of the city which lies west of the line described above and all property within the limits of the city due west of a line created by extending in a northerly direction the northern terminus of the line described above, and all property within the limits of the city which lies due west of a line created by extending in a southerly direction the southern terminus of the line described above shall be deemed to lie within Council District No. 1. Council District No. 2. All that portion of the city which lies east of a line through the approximate center of the city, such line being more particularly described as follows: For a point of beginning commence at the Intersection of the northerly margin of the right-of-way of Pinetree Boulevard and the center line of the right-of-way of Glenwood Drive, and run south along the center line of Glenwood Drive to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Edgewood Circle; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of Edgewood Circle to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Mitchell Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Mitchell Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Clay Street; run thence in a southwesterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Clay Street to its intersection with the center line

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of the right-of-way of Broad Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Monroe Street; run thence southwesterly along the center line of the right-of-way of Monroe Street to its intersection with the center line of Madison Street; run thence southeasterly along the center line of the right-of-way of Madison Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Remington Avenue; run thence in a northeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Remington Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of the former Seaboard Coastline Railroad, now CSX Transportation, Inc.; run thence in an easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of such railroad to its intersection with the center line of Hansell Street; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Hansell Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Metcalf Avenue; run thence in an easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Metcalf Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Loomis Street; run thence in a southwesterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Loomis Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of South Street; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of South Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Augusta Avenue; run thence in an easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Augusta Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Orange Street; run thence south along the center line of the right-of-way of Orange Street to its intersection with the southerly margin of the right-of-way of Pinetree Boulevard. All property within the limits of the city which lies east of the line described above and all property within the limits of the city due east of a line created by extending in a northerly direction the northern terminus of the line described above,

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and all property within the limits of the city which lies due east of a line created by extending in a southerly direction the southern terminus of the line described above shall be deemed to lie within Council District No. 2. (B) By striking in its entirety Section 11.10 of the Charter, captioned Boundaries of districts defined, as codified, and by substituting therefor an entirely new Section 11.10, which will be an entirely new Section 11.10, as codified, and which new code section shall read as follows: Education District No. 1 . All that portion of the city which lies west of a line through the approximate center of the city, such line being more particularly described as follows: For a point of beginning commence at the intersection of the northerly margin of the right-of-way of Pinetree Boulevard and the center line of the right-of-way of Glenwood Drive, and run south along the center line of Glenwood Drive to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Edgewood Circle; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of Edgewood Circle to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Mitchell Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Mitchell Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Clay Street; run thence in a southwesterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Clay Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street to its intersectio with the center line of the right-of-way of Monroe Street; run thence southwesterly along the center line of the right-of-way of Monroe Street to its intersection with the center line of Madison Street; run thence southeasterly along the center line of the right-of-way of Madison Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Remington Avenue; run thence in a northeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Remington Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street; run thence in a

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southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of the former Seaboard Coastline Railroad, now CSX Transportation, Inc.; run thence in an easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of such railroad to its intersection with the center line of Hansell Street; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Hansell Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Metcalf Avenue; run thence in an easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Metcalf Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Loomis Street; run thence in a southwesterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Loomis Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of South Street; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of South Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Augusta Avenue; run thence in an easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Augusta Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Orange Street; run thence South along the center line of the right-of-way of Orange Street to its intersection with the southerly margin of the right-of-way of Pinetree Boulevard. All property within the limits of the city which lies west of the line described above and all property within the limits of the city due west of a line crested by extending in a northerly direction the northern terminus of the line described above, and all property within the limits of the city which lies due west of a line created by extending in a southerly direction the southern terminus of the line described above shall be deemed to lie within Education District No. 1. Education District No. 2 . All that portion of the city which lies east of a line through the approximate center of the city, such line being more particularly described as follows: For a point of beginning commence at the intersection of the northerly margin of the right-of-way of Pinetree Boulevard and the center line of the right-of-way of Glenwood Drive, and run south along the center line of Glenwood Drive to its intersection with the center

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line of the right-of-way of Edgewood Circle; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of Edgewood Circle to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Mitchell Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Mitchell Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Clay Street; run thence in a southwesterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Clay Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Monroe Street; run thence southwesterly along the center line of the right-of-way of Monroe Street to its intersection with the center line of Madison Street; run thence southeasterly along the center line of the right-of-way of Madison Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Remington Avenue; run thence in a northeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Remington Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street; run thence in a southeasterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Broad Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of the former Seaboard Coastline Railroad, now CSX Transportation, Inc.; run thence in an easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of such railroad to its intersection with the center line of Hansell Street; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Hansell Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Metcalf Avenue; run thence in an easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Metcalf Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Loomis Street: run thence in a southwesterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Loomis Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of South Street; run thence in a southerly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of South Street to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Augusta Avenue; run thence in an

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easterly direction along the center line of the right-of-way of Augusta Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of Orange Street; run thence south along the center line of the right-of-way of Orange Street to its intersection with the southerly margin of the right-of-way of Pinetree Boulevard. All property within the limits of the city which lies east of the line described above and all property within the limits of the city due east of a line created by extending in a northerly direction the northern terminus of the line described above, and all property within the limits of the city which lies due east of a line created by extending in a southerly direction the southern terminus of the line described above shall be deemed to lie within Education District No. 2. SECTION II . BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all portions of the Charter or amendments thereto or all ordinances in conflict herewith being the same are hereby repealed. SECTION III . BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any part of this ordinance be declared void it is the intent and the purpose hereof that all other provisions not so declared void shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION IV . BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this ordinance shall become effective on June 1 1993. SECTION V . BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a notice, copy of which is attached hereto, be made a part hereof, which notice embodies, among other things, the substance of the ordinance with a certificate of the publisher of that newspaper known as the Thomasville-Times Enterprise , the official organ of Thomas County, and which the City of Thomasville is located, that certificate

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showing that the above and foregoing notice was published once a week for three weeks within a period of sixty days immediately preceding the day of the final adoption of this ordinance. This ordinance was introduced and read at a lawful meeting of the Council of the City of Thomasville held on April 26, 1993 and read the second time, passed, and adopted in like meeting held on May 10, 1993. CITY OF THOMASVILLE Len Powell Mayor Attest: Carl L. Rowland City Clerk CERTIFICATE STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF THOMAS I, Carl L. Rowland, City Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Thomasville to reapportion the City Council and Thomasville Board of Education Districts on May 10, 1993. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness my hand and seal of said City, this the 11th day of May, 1993. Carl L. Rowland City Clerk-Treasurer STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF THOMAS Personally appeared before the undersigned attesting officer, Wallace Goodman, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is the publisher - general manager of that newspaper known as the Times-Enterprise which publishes a daily edition,

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excepting Saturday, and that the Thomasville Times-Enterprise daily edition published on Friday of each week is the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements for Thomas County are published. Further deposing, he says that as publisher - general manager of that newspaper, he is the person duly vested with authority to sign for that newspaper in all such matters and things as contained in this affidavit, and further says that the foregoing and attached notice of intention to amend the Charter of the City of Thomasville was published in the Thomasville Times-Enterprise daily edition on the 23rd day of April, 1993, and on the 30th day of April, 1993, and on the 7th day of May, 1993. This 10th day of May, 1993. WALLACE GOODMAN Publisher - General Manager Thomasville-Times Enterprise Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of May, 1993. Corine Gardner Notary Public, Thomas County, Georgia My Commission Expires April 27, 1997 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CHARTER OF THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE BY ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THAT ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA KNOWN AS THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965 CITY OF THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA Notice is hereby given that an ordinance will be introduced and read for final adoption on the 10th day of May, 1993, to amend the Charter of the City of Thomasville, which was established by an act approved March 30, 1990, entitled An Act to Provide a New Charter for the City of Thomasville, Georgia; and for other Purposes, [1990 GA Laws (Act No. 1118) page 5051], as follows: (1) By striking in its entirety

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Section 5.22 of the Charter, captioned Boundaries of council districts, as codified, and by substituting therefor an entirely new Section 5.22, which will be an entirely new Section 5.22 of the Charter, as codified, and which new section will reapportion the city council districts by the descriptions contained therein. (2) By striking in its entirety Section 11.10 of the Charter, captioned Boundaries of districts defined, as codified, and by substituting therefor an entirely new Section 11.10, which will be an entirely new Section 11.10, as codified, and which new code section will reapportion the two education districts for the Thomasville Board of Education by the descriptions contained therein; to provide that this ordinance shall not change the existing charter or form of government of the City of Thomasville in any manner except as described above; to provide the effective dates of the ordinance; to repeal all ordinances in conflict herewith; and for other purposes. Note should be taken that the description of Council District No. 1 will be the same as the description for Thomasville Board of Education District No. 1, and Council District No. 2 will be the same as Thomasville Board of Education District No. 2. The amendments to the code sections referred to above consist of extensive legal descriptions which are available for review by the public. A copy of this proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of Thomasville, is on file in the office of the Clerk of the City of Thomasville, and is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Thomas County, Georgia, for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public, all as required by law. This 23rd day of April, 1993. Carl L. Rowland, City Clerk Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State May 14, 1993.

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CITY OF AUGUSTAGENERAL RETIREMENT FUND; INVESTMENTS. ORDINANCE NO. 5671-A AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 71 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA LAWS 1798, PAGE 136, AND THE AMENDATORY ACT THEREOF; GEORGIA LAWS 1949, PAGE 1070, SAID SECTION TITLED ADMINISTRATION AND INVESTMENT OF GENERAL RETIREMENT FUND; PENSION FUND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE; APPLICATIONS FOR RETIREMENT OR RETURN OF CONTRIBUTIONS SO AS TO MODIFY THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF INVESTMENTS THE PENSION FUND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PENSION FUND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE TO MAKE INVESTMENT AND REINVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT FUNDS IN CERTAIN OF THE SECURITIES IN WHICH LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS MAY BE INVESTED PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 47-1-12, 33-11-20, AND 33-11-21 UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. The CITY COUNCIL OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, hereby ordains: Section 1 . That Section 71 of the Charter of the City of Augusta, Georgia, is hereby amended by deleting the current language of Section 71 in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof the following, to-wit: Sec. 71 . Administration and investment of general retirement fund; pension fund investment committee; applications for retirement or return of contributions. The general retirement fund shall be kept in a separate account and a separate permanent record shall be kept by the comptroller of such fund and of the contributions of each employee thereto. No warrant shall be drawn upon such fund except as provided in this division.

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The comptroller shall be the custodian of such fund and shall deposit the same in a bank or banks and pursuant to the direction of the pension fund investment committee, which committee shall consist of the chief executive officer of the City, the comptroller and the chairman of the finance committee of the City Council of Augusta, shall (to the extent permitted by O.C.G.A. 47-1-12, as amended) invest and reinvest, from time to time, any portion thereof not immediately needed for the payment of pensions, in securities and other investments as follows: (a) Bonds and debentures assumed or guaranteed by any solvent corporation or institution existing under the laws of the United States of America, or any state thereof, provided such bonds or debentures are rated at the time of their purchase, by a nationally recognized securities rating service, as AAA (Aaa), AA (Aa), or A(a) or in lieu thereof, provided such bonds or debentures are the type in which domestic life insurance companies are permitted to invest under the provisions of Section 33-11-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (Ga. Code Ann. 56-1016), as amended. (b) corporate stock as permitted by O.C.G.A. 33-11-21; provided, however, that no more than fifty percent (50%) of the assets of the pension fund shall be invested in such corporate stock. The amount of the said fund which may be invested in the bonds and debentures of any one corporation may not exceed five percent (5%) of the total amount of such fund then outstanding. Withdrawals from the fund shall be made only by vouchers signed by the comptroller or deputy comptroller and countersigned by the chief executive of the City as designated by the City Council of Augusta. There shall be maintained in the office of the comptroller a record of the age, length of service and contributions of each employee. All applications for retirement or the return of contributions shall be made in writing on forms prescribed by the comptroller and filed in his office. In the case of an application for retirement for disability, the chief

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executive of the City as designated by the City Council of Augusta shall immediately designate a physician to examine the applicant and no such retirement shall be allowed unless the physician so appointed files with the chief executive of the City as designated by the City Council of Augusta his affidavit that he has examined the applicant and found him totally and permanently incapable of pursuing any gainful occupation; provided, that the applicant if aggrieved by the decision of the City's physician may designate a physician on his own part who together with the City's physician shall designate a third physician and the decision of the majority of said three (3) physicians shall be final. All applications for retirement shall be acted upon by the pension committee consisting of the chief executive of the City as designated by the City Council of Augusta, the chairman of the finance and appropriations committee and the comptroller. The last named shall be the secretary of the committee and shall keep a careful record of all its proceedings. Upon certification by the secretary that a majority of the pension committee have determined that the applicant is entitled to retirement on a pension of a given amount, the comptroller shall include his name on the pension list and shall draw monthly vouchers for the payment of his pension. The City Council may adopt further reasonable rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this division. (Laws 1949, p. 1070; Laws 1968, p. 2457; Laws 1975, p. 2936). Section II . That this Ordinance shall be effective upon its being filed with the Secretary of State of Georgia and with the Clerk of Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia, in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-35-5. Section III . That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby expressly repealed. DONE IN OPEN COUNCIL UNDER THE COMMON SEAL THEREOF, THIS THE 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1992,

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2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1992, 20TH DAY OF APRIL, 1993. THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUGUSTA BY: CHARLES A. DEVANEY MAYOR, CITY OF AUGUSTA ATTEST: Rachel D. Brewer CLERK OF COUNCIL CERTIFICATE: I, Rachel D. Brewer, Clerk of Council, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 5671-A adopted by the City Council of Augusta in meeting on the 19th day of October, 1992, 2nd day of November, 1992. Rachel D. Brewer CLERK OF COUNCIL AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION ATTORNEY or AGENCY Paul H. Dunbar BUSINESS STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF Richmond Personally appeared before me Violet Brissey to me known, who being sworn, deposes and says: That he/she is the authorized agent of Southeastern Newspapers Corporation, a Georgia corporation, doing business in said county under the trade name of Augusta Herald , a newspaper published in said county; That he/she is authorized to make affidavits of publication on behalf of said publisher corporation; That said newspaper is of general circulation in said county and in the area adjacent thereto;

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That he/she has reviewed the regular editions of said newspapers published on Mar. 26, 1993, Apr. 2, 1993, Apr. 9, 1993, and finds that the following advertisement appeared in each of said editions, to-wit: Violet Brissey (deponent) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of Apr. 1993. Jennifer C. Stewart Notary Public, Richmond County, Georgia My Commission Expires Aug. 8, 1997. ORDINANCE NUMBER 5671-A An ordinance to amend section 71 of the Charter of the City of Augusta, Georgia Laws 1798, page 136 and the amendatory act therefor; Georgia Laws 1949, page 1070, said section titled Administration and investment of general retirement fund; Pension fund investment committee; Applications for retirement or return of contributions so as to modify the type and amount of investments the Pension Fund Investment Committee to make investment and reinvestment of retirement funds in certain of the securities in which local retirement system funds may be invested pursuant to O.C.G.A. S47-1-12, S33-11-20, and S33-11-21 under certain conditions. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the office of the Clerk of City Council of Augusta, Georgia and in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Richmond County for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. PAUL H. DUNBAR, III City Attorney Fifteenth Floor First Union Bank Building Augusta, Georgia 30910 Mar. 26, Apr. 2, 9, 1993 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State May 14, 1993.

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CITY OF CARTERSVILLEWARDS. ORDINANCE 11-93 WHEREAS, the City of Cartersville Charter was amended by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia during the 1989 Term of the State Legislature. (1974 Ga. Laws 3697; Amendment to Charter: H.B. No. 921); and, WHEREAS, on May 4, 1989 the City of Cartersville Adopted a ward boundary map for the six wards of the City of Cartersville, pursuant to the City of Cartersville Charter Section 7.02; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter Section 7.02 (b) (3) the City Council shall after every United States Census realign the wards of the City of Cartersville to make them as nearly equal in population as possible; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter Section 7.02, the Mayor and City Council did adopt on March 4, 1993 a new proposed ward boundary map for the City of Cartersville, said map is attached hereto and included herein by reference as Exhibit A; and, WHEREAS, the City Charter Section 7.02(c) requires the City Council to within thirty days prior to the establishment of any new ward boundaries to publish a notice of such changes once a week for two weeks in the official organ of the county which was done on April 1, 1993 and April 8, 1993, a copy of which is attached hereto and included herein by reference as Exhibit B; and to post a conspicuous notice of such change in at least five (5) public and conspicuous places in each affected ward, and at least one such notice to be posted at or in the vicinity of the polling place o places and one (1) copy of the proposed ward map in each ward in a public and conspicuous place; and such notification requirements having been met, a copy of the posting list is attached hereto and included herein by reference as Exhibit C; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

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CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same as follows: The City of Cartersville is hereby divided into six wards as follows: WARD 1 All that tract or parcel of land which is bound by visible features which are readily distinguishable upon the ground, such as streets, railroad tracks, streams, lakes and ridges, and which are indicated upon official Department of Transportation Maps; or the City Limits of the City of Cartersville existing as of March 4, 1993 as shown clored Green on that map entitled CARTERSVILLE GEORGIA AND VICINITY PROPOSED WARD BOUNDARIES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 4, 1993 INCLUDES ANNEXATIONS THROUGH JANUARY 1, 1990 TO DECEMBER 10, 1992, attached hereto and included by reference as Exhibit A. WARD 2 All that tract or parcel of land which is bound by visible features which are readily distinguishable upon the ground, such as streets, railroad tracks, streams, lakes and ridges, and which are indicated upon official Department of Transportation Maps; or the City Limits of the City of Cartersville existing as of March 4, 1993 as shown colored Blue on that map entitled CARTERSVILLE GEORGIA AND VICINITY PROPOSED WARD BOUNDARIES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 4, 1993 INCLUDES ANNEXATIONS THROUGH JANUARY 1, 1990 TO DECEMBER 10, 1992, attached hereto and included by reference as Exhibit A. WARD 3 All that tract or parcel of land which is bound by visible features which are readily distinguishable upon the ground, such as streets, railroad tracks, streams, lakes and ridges, and which are indicated upon official Department of Transportation Maps; or the City Limits of the City of Cartersville existing as of March 4, 1993 as shown colored Purple on that map entitled

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CARTERSVILLE GEORGIA AND VICINITY PROPOSED WARD BOUNDARIES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 4, 1993 INCLUDED ANNEXATIONS THROUGH JANUARY 1, 1990 TO DECEMBER 10, 1992, attached hereto and included by reference as Exhibit A. WARD 4 All that tract or parcel of land which is bound by visible features which are readily distinguishable upon the ground, such as streets, railroad tracks, streams, lakes and ridges, and which are indicated upon official Department of Transportation Maps; or the City Limits of the City of Cartersville existing as of March 4, 1993 as shown colored Red on that map entitled CARTERSVILLE GEORGIA AND VICINITY PROPOSED WARD BOUNDARIES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 4, 1993 INCLUDED ANNEXATIONS THROUGH JANUARY 1, 1990 TO DECEMBER 10, 1992, attached hereto and included by reference as Exhibit A. WARD 5 All that tract or parcel of land which is bound by visible features which are readily distinguishable upon the ground, such as streets railroad tracks, streams, lakes and ridges, and which are indicated upon official Department of Transportation Maps; or the City Limits of the City of Cartersville existing as of March 4, 1993 as shown colored Orange on that map entitled CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA AND VICINITY PROPOSED WARD BOUNDARIES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 4, 1993 INCLUDED ANNEXATIONS THROUGH JANUARY 1, 1990 TO DECEMBER 10, 1992, attached hereto and included by reference as Exhibit A. WARD 6 All that tract or parcel of land which is bound by visible features which are readily distinguishable upon the ground, such as streets railroad tracks, streams, lakes and ridges, and which are indicated upon official Department of Transportation Maps; or the City Limits of the City of Cartersville existing as of March 4, 1993 as shown colored Yellow on that map entitled

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CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA AND VICINITY PROPOSED WARD BOUNDARIES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 4, 1993 INCLUDED ANNEXATIONS THROUGH JANUARY 1, 1990 TO DECEMBER 10, 1992, attached hereto and included by reference as Exhibit A. BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED. ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 1993. First Reading. ADOPTED this 29th day of April, 1993. Second Reading. /s/Alex T. Dent Alex T. Dent Mayor ATTEST: /s/Helen Wilson-Oglesby Helen Wilson-Oglesby City Clerk April 29, 1993 CLERK'S CERTIFICATE I, Helen Wilson-Oglesby, the duly appointed and qualified, City Clerk of the City of Cartersville, Georgia, do hereby certify that the attached is a true and exact copy of Ordinance No. 11-93. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Cartersville, Georgia, this 29th day of April 1993. Helen Wilson-Oglesby City Clerk (SEAL) PUBLISHERS AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF BARTOW Before the undersigned attesting officer in and for said

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State and County, personally appeared, CHARLES E. HURLEY, who on oath deposes and says that he is the Publisher of The Daily Tribune News, the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements appear for Bartow County, and that the notice regarding the proposed ward boundary realignment, a copy of which is attached hereto, was published in said newspaper on the following dates: April 1, 1993 and April 8, 1993. CHARLES HURLEY Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of May, 1993. Edward Keith Lovell NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES OCT. 10, 1995 NOTICE OF WARD BOUNDARY CHANGES CITY OF CARTERSVILLE Notice is hereby given that ward boundaries for the City of Cartersville are to be changed; so that the six separate wards are established according to the 1990 United States decennial census. Maps showing the ward boundaries as changed are posted in the following places for Ward 1, United States Post Office at 25 Liberty Drive, Cartersville, Georgia, for Ward 2, City Hall at 1 Public Square, Cartersville, Georgia, for Ward 3, Cartersville School Superintendent's Office at 310 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, Georgia, for Ward 4, Jones Street Library at 127 Jones Street, Cartersville, Georgia, for Ward 5, Cartersville Civic Center at 435 West Main Street, Cartersville, Georgia, and for Ward 6, Winn Dixie at 929 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, Georgia. In addition a copy of this notice will be placed and posted in five (5) public places in each ward. The first reading and public hearing to consider the adoption of the ward boundary changes is proposed to take place on Thursday, April 15, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Adoption of the ward boundary changes is proposed to take

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place on Thursday, April 29, 1993, at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. A copy of this notice is kept on file at the office of the City Clerk for the City of Cartersville, Georgia. All interested persons shall address their comments or questions to the Election Superintendent, Norma Tidwell, at 1 Public Square, P.O. Box 1390, Cartersville, Georgia 30120. 4/1, 8 #8397 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State May 17, 1993. CITY OF GAINEVILLERETIREMENT SYSTEM; BENEFITS; SERVICE. Filed in Clerk's Office First Reading May 18, 1993 Published April 26, 1993 Published May 03, 1993 Published May 10, 1993 Passed June 1, 1993 HR 93-02 AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 6 OF THE CHARTER LAWS OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA ENTITLED RETIREMENT SYSTEM AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA AND THE OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA 36-34-2 AND 36-35-3; BY AMENDING SUB-PARAGRAPH (a-3) OF SECTION 3.69 ENTITLED RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY TO PROVIDE THAT SERVICE IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 33 YEARS; BY AMENDING SUB-PARAGRAPH (a) OF SECTION 3.70 ENTITLED RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY BENEFITS TO PROVIDE INCREASED BENEFITS TO BE PAID TO EMPLOYEES WHO ELECT TO WORK UP TO BUT NOT EXCEEDING

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33 YEARS; BY AMENDING SUB-PARAGRAPH (e) OF SECTION 3.70 ENTITLED RETIREMENT DISABILITY AND DEATH BENEFITS TO PROVIDE INCREASED BENEFITS TO BE PAID TO EMPLOYEES WHO ELECT EARLY RETIREMENT; BY AMENDING SUB-PARAGRAPH (L) OF SECTION 3.70 ENTITLED RETIREMENT DISABILITY AND DEATH BENEFITS TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN MONTHLY BENEFITS FOR EACH RETIRED EMPLOYEE; TO PROVIDE FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER PURPOSES. SECTION I . Section 3.69 (a-3) of the Charter of the City of Gainesville, Georgia is hereby amended to read as follows: (a-3) An employee may elect delayed retirement benefits which are defined as the salary and service accrued by an employee after his normal retirement date. Service, for the purpose of this Article, is limited to a maximum of 33 years. SECTION IV . Section 3.70(L) of the Charter of the City of Gainesville, Georgia is hereby amended to read as follows: (L) Each retired employee, who is receiving a monthly benefit as of such date shall receive an increase in his monthly benefit of thirty-four dollars ($34.00). SECTION V . The passage of this Ordinance is authorized by the Charter of the City of Gainesville, Georgia and Official Code of Georgia Annotated 36-34-2 and 36-35-3. SECTION VI . All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

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SECTION VII . If any portion of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair the remaining portions unless it clearly appears that such other parts are wholly and necessarily dependent upon the part held to be invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION VIII . The effective date of this Ordinance shall be upon approval by the City Council of the City of Gainesville. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF HALL. Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day came Lisa Beard, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, says that she is an agent of The Times, the official newspaper in which the Sheriff's advertisements in and for the City of Gainesville and the County of Hall are published, and a newspaper of general circulation, with its principal place of business in said County, and that the attached copy of the notice that the Charter Laws of the City of Gainesville, Georgia are to be amended as provided in Exhibit A, attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, was published once a week for three (3) weeks on the following days: April 26, 1993 May 3, 1993 May 10, 1993 THE TIMES By: Lisa D. Beard Title: Legal Advertising Sworn to and subscribed before me

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this 4th day of June, 1993. Vickie Thomas Notary Public My Commission Expires Aug. `96 (SEAL) PUBLIC NOTICE An ordinance to amend ARTICLE 6 of THE CHARTER LAWS OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA entitled RETIREMENT SYSTEM as authorized by the CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA and the OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA 36-34-2 and 36-35-3; by amending sub-paragraph (a-3) of Section 3.69 entitled RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY to provide that service is limited to a maximum of 33 years; by amending sub-paragraph (a) of Section 3.70 entitled RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY BENEFITS to provide increased benefits to be paid to employees who elect to work up to but not exceeding 33 years; by amending sub-paragraph (e) of section 3.70 entitled RETIREMENT, DISABILITY AND DEATH BENEFITS to provide increased benefits to be paid to employees who elect early retirement; by amending sub-paragraph (L) of Section 3.70 entitled RETIREMENT, DISABILITY AND DEATH BENEFITS to provide and increase in monthly benefits for each retired employee; to provide for a repealing clause; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for other purposes. #269868 4/26, 5/3, 10 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State June 7, 1993.

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CITY OF GAINESVILLECOUNCIL; WARDS. Filed in Clerk's Office 05/06/93 First Reading 06/01/93 Published 05/10/93 Published 05/17/93 Published 05/24/93 Passed 06/15/93 AN ORDINANCE HOME RULE No. 93-03 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 ENTITLED ELECTIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA AND THE OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA 36-35-3 AND 36-35-4.1; BY AMENDING SECTION 6.13 ENTITLED WARDS TO PROVIDE FOR BOUNDARY LINES OF THE FIVE WARDS ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THE 1990 UNITED STATES DECENNIAL CENSUS TO MAINTAIN, AS NEAR AS PRACTICABLE, EQUAL POPULATION FOR EACH WARD; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO PROVIDE FOR CODIFICATION; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES . BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I . Section 6.13 of the Charter of the City of Gainesville, Georgia is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 6.13. Wards . For the purpose of electing the five (5) council members, the territory of the City of Gainesville shall be divided into five (5) wards to be designated respectively as Wards One through Five. One council member shall

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be a resident of each ward, but each such council member shall be elected by a majority vote of the voters of the entire City of Gainesville voting at the elections provided for hereinafter. The boundaries of the five (5) wards of the City of Gainesville shall be as follows: Ward One : Beginning at the intersection of the city limits line and the center line of Black Creek, said point lying within that portion of Lake Lanier known as Woods Mill Bay, and running thence in a northeasterly direction to a point on the center line of a branch at its confluence with Lake Lanier, said branch lying between Mountain View Circle to the north and Honeysuckle Road to the south; running thence in an easterly direction along the center line of said branch to the intersection of Mountain View Circle; Honeysuckle Road and Mountain View Drive; thence along Mountain View Drive to its intersection with Thompson Bridge Road; thence south along Thompson Bridge Road to its intersection with Riverside Drive and Green Street; thence northeast along Riverside Drive to Parkhill Drive; thence along Parkhill Drive to South Enota Drive; thence running northwest along South Enota Drive to Enota Avenue; running thence north along Enota Avenue to Burns Place; thence north along Burns Place to Burns Drive; thence northeast along Burns Drive to the city limit line; running thence northeast along the city limits 300 feet more or less to a point; thence along the city limit line northwest 300 feet; thence along the city limit line east 100 feet; thence along the city limit line north 300 feet; thence along the city limit line west 150 feet; thence along the city limit line north 100 feet; thence west 450 feet along the city limit line to a point; thence west 50 feet to a point; thence running north 400 feet along the city limit line to a point located on the land lot line common to land lots 130 and 140 of the Ninth Land District; running thence northwest along said land lot line 1040 feet to a point; running thence east along the city limit line 300 feet to a point; thence north 590 feet; thence northeast along the city limit line 174.3 feet to a point on the land lot line common to land lots 129 and 130 of the Ninth Land District; running thence northeast along said land

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lot line to its intersection with the center line of Cry Creek; running thence northwest along the center line of Cry Creek to its intersection with the center line of the Chattahoochee River; Ward One being comprised of all those lands lying north of this line and within the city limits. Ward Two: Beginning at the intersection of Hamilton Road and Jesse Jewell Parkway and running southwest along Jesse Jewell Parkway to its intersection with Main Street; running thence north along Main Street to Washington Street; thence east along Washington Street to Bradford Street; thence north along Bradford Street to West Academy; thence northeast on West Academy to Green Street; thence north along Green Street to Riverside Drive; thence along Riverside Drive to Parkhill Drive; thence along Parkhill Drive to South Enota Drive; thence running northwest along South Enota Drive to Enota Avenue; running thence north along Enota Avenue Burns Place; running thence north along Enota Avenue to Burns Place; thence north along Burns Place To Burns Drive; thence northeast along Burns Drive to the city limit line; running thence northeast along the city limits 300 feet more or less to a point; thence along the city limit line east 100 feet; thence along the city limit line north 300 feet; thence along the city limit line west 150 feet; thence along the city limit line north 100 feet; thence west 450 feet along city limit line to a point; thence west 50 feet to a point; thence running north 400 feet along the city limit line to a point located on the land lot line common to land lots 130 and 140 of the Ninth Land District; running thence northwest along said land lot line 1040 feet to a point; running thence east along the city limit line 300 feet to a point thence north 590 feet thence north east along the city limit line 174.3 feet to a point on the land lot line common to land lots 129 and 130 of the Ninth Land District; running thence northeast along said land lot line to its intersection with the center line of Cry Creek; running thence northwest along the center line of Cry Creek to its intersection with the center line of the Chattahoochee River; Ward Two being comprised of all the lands lying northeast of this line and within the city limits. Ward Three: Beginning at the intersection of Fulenwider Road and the State Highway 60, also known as

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Candler Road, and running thence northward along Candler Road to its intersection with Old Candler Road; running thence along Old Candler Road to its intersection with Wildwood Drive; continuing in a straight line across I-985 to end point off Hancock Avenue Extension; running thence north along Hancock Avenue Extension to its intersection with West Ridge Road; thence southwest along West Ridge Road to its intersection with Queen City Parkway; thence north along Queen City Parkway to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence northwest along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Dorsey Street; thence northeast along Dorsey Street to its intersection with Jesse Jewell Parkway; thence running northeast along Jesse Jewell Parkway to its intersection with Hamilton Road; Ward Three being comprised of those lands lying southeast of this line and within the city limits. Ward Four: Beginning at the intersection of Fulenwider Road and State Highway 60, also known as Candler Road, and running thence northward along Candler Road to its intersection with Old Candler Road; running thence along old Candler Road to its intersection with Wildwood Drive; continuing in a straight line across I-985 to end point of Hancock Avenue Extension; running thence north along Hancock Avenue Extension to its intersection with West Ridge Road; thence southwest along West Ridge Road to its intersection with Queen City Parkway; thence north along Queen City Parkway to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence northwest along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Dorsey Street; thence northeast along Dorsey Street to its intersection with Jesse Jewell Parkway; thence running Northeast along Jesse Jewell Parkway to its intersection with Main Street; thence north along Main Street to its intersection with Washington Street; thence west along Washington Street to its intersection with Pearl Nix Parkway; thence north along Pearl Nix Parkway to its intersection with Black Creek; thence north along the center line of Black Creek to a point at its intersection with the city limits line, said point lying within that portion of Lake Lanier known as Woods Mill Bay. Ward Four being comprised of those lands lying southwest of this line and within the city limits. Ward Five: Beginning at the intersection of the city limits line and the center line of Black Creek, said point lying within that

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portion of Lake Lanier known as Woods Mill Bay, and running thence in a northeasterly direction to a point on the center line of a branch at its confluence with Lake Lanier, said branch lying between Mountain View Circle to the north and Honeysuckle Road to the south; running thence in easterly direction along the center line of said branch to the intersection of Mountain View Circle; Honeysuckle Road and Mountain View Drive; thence along Mountain View Drive to its intersection with Thompson Bridge Road; thence south along Thompson Bridge Road to its intersection with Riverside Drive and Green Street; thence south along Green Street to its intersection with West Academy Street; thence west along West Academy Street to its intersection with Bradford Street; thence south along Bradford Street to its intersection with Washington Street; thence along Washington Street to its intersection with Pearl Nix Parkway; thence north along Pearl Nix Parkway to its intersection with Black Creek; thence north along Black Creek to the point of beginning; Ward Five being comprised of all those lands lying within this boundary. SECTION II . The passage of this Ordinance is authorized by the Charter of the City of Gainesville, Georgia and the Official Code of Georgia Annotated 36-35-3 and 4. SECTION III . All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION IV . If any portion of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair the remaining portions unless it clearly appears that such other parts are wholly and necessarily dependent upon the part held to be invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V . This Ordinance is enacted as an amendment to the 1979 Charter Laws of the City of Gainesville, Georgia.

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SECTION VI . The effective date of this Ordinance shall be upon approval by the City Council of the City of Gainesville. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF HALL. Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day came Lisa D. Beard, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, says that she is an agent of The Times, the official newspaper in which the Sheriff's advertisements in and for the City of Gainesville and the County of Hall are published, and a newspaper of general circulation, with its principal place of business in said County, and that the attached copy of the notice that the Charter Laws of the City of Gainesville, Georgia are to be amended as provided in Exhibit A, attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, was published once a week for three (3) weeks on the following days: May 10, 1993 May 17, 1993 May 24, 1993 THE TIMES By: Lisa D. Beard Title: Legal Advisor Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of June, 1993. Vickie Thomas Notary Public My Commission Expires: Aug. `96 (SEAL) HR-93-03 AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 6 entitled ELECTIONS of

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the Charter of the CITY OF GAINESVILLE, Georgia, as authorized by the Charter of the CITY OF GAINESVILLE, Georgia and the Official Code of Georgia 36-35-3 and 36-35-4.1; by amending Section 6.13 entitled WARDS to provide for boundary lines of the five wards established pursuant to the 1990 United States Decennial Census to maintain, as near as practicable, equal population for each ward; to repeal conflicting ordinances; to provide for severability; to provide for codification; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes. A COPY of the proposed Charter amendment is on file in the office of the Clerk of the CITY COUNCIL for the CITY OF GAINESVILLE and a copy of the proposed Charter amendment is on file in the office of the Superior Court of Hall County, Georgia. A copy of the proposed Charter amendment shall be furnished by the CITY CLERK of the CITY COUNCIL of GAINESVILLE, Georgia upon request. #271318 5/10,17,24 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State July 1, 1993. CITY OF POWDER SPRINGSCOUNCIL; DISTRICTS. ORDINANCE NO: 93-13 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF POWDER SPRINGS; TO REAPPORTION AND ALTER ELECTION DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS the governing authority of the City of Powder Springs is authorized by O.C.G.A. 36-35-4.1 to reapportion election districts from which members of the municipal governing authority are elected following publication of the 1990 decennial census; and

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WHEREAS the governing authority of the City of Powder Springs desires to reapportion two of the three districts from which its three district council members are elected in order to comply with the one person one vote requirement of the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS all requirements of O.C.G.A. Titles 21 and 36 have been complied with concerning such reapportionment; WHEREAS notice complying with O.C.G.A. 36-35-3 was published in the official organ of Cobb County, Georgia once a week for three weeks within a period of sixty (60) days immediately preceding final adoption of this charter amendment and ordinance; and WHEREAS pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-3-161.1, within thirty (30) days prior to the establishment of such districts, notice of such changes was published once a week for two weeks in the county organ and posted in at least five (5) public and conspicuous places in each affected precinct, at least one of which notices was posted at or in the immediate vicinity of the polling place in each affected precinct, and WHEREAS a copy of the within amendment and ordinance was filed with the City Clerk of Powder Springs, Georgia and with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Cobb County, Georgia for purposes of inspection and examination by the public; and WHEREAS at two regular consecutive meetings of the municipal governing authority not less than seven (7) nor more than sixty (60) days apart, the within amendment and ordinance was duly adopted by the governing authority of the City of Powder Springs; NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Powder Springs and it is so ordained as follows: Section 1. Section 5.11 of the City Charter is hereby amended by striking subparagraph B and inserting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph B as follows:

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(b) For the purpose of electing three (3) council members, the City of Powder Springs shall be divided into three (3) council districts, each such district being represented by one council member. The council member representing each such council district shall be elected only by the electors residing in that district, and not at large. Said three (3) districts shall be composed of the following described geographical territories within the City of Powder Springs, Georgia: COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being within the City of Powder Springs, Georgia, and being described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of the Seaboard Coastline Railway and the east land lot line of land lot 827; thence running generally west, north, south, east, and north along the city limits boundary to its intersection with the center line of Old Austell Road; thence north along the center line of Old Austell Road to its intersection with the center line of Atlanta Street; thence west along the ceenter line of Atlanta street to its intersection with thecenter line of Dillard Street; thence north along the center line of Dillard Street to its intersection with the center line of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad; thence west along the center line of said railroad to the POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being within the City of Powder Springs, Georgia and being described as follows: BEGINNING at the northwest corner of land lot 684 of the 19th land district, thence south along the city limits line to the center line of Forest Hills Road to its intersection with the center line

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of Powder Springs Road; thence east along the center line of Powder Springs Road to the east boundary of the city limits; thence generally north and west along the city limit boundary to the POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being within the City of Powder Springs, Georgia and being described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the eastern city limit boundary and the center line of Powder Springs Road; then running west along the center line of Powder Springs Road to its intersection with the center line of Forest Hills Road; thence running north along the center line of Forest Hills Road to its intersection with the south land lot line of land lot 724 of the 19th land district; thence running generally west, north and south along the city limit boundary to the center line of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad; then running east along the center line of said railroad to its intersection with the center line of Dillard Street; then south along the center line of Dillard Street to its intersection with the center line of Atlanta Street; thence east along the center line of Atlanta Street to its intersection with the center line of Old Austell Road; thence along the center line of Old Austell Road to its intersection with the city limit boundary; thence generally south, east and north along the city limit boundary to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Section 2. Subparagraph D of Section 5.11 of the Charter is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new subparagraph D is enacted in lieu thereof as follows: (d) Each council member from each district listed below shall be elected from and by the electors of only the council district he or she represents, and must be

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a resident of such council district; the following council members or their successors in office shall represent the following districts: Council District 1: Janice Porter Council District 2: Marion Whitener Council District 3: Said Baxter Section 3. This ordinance and charter amendment shall be effective for the election of members to the municipal governing authority at the next regular general municipal election. Section 4. It is hereby declared to be the intention of this ordinance that its sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases are severable. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such declaration shall not affect the remainder thereof. Section 5. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SO ORDAINED THIS 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 1993. Richard D. Sailors, Mayor Sid Baxter, Council Member Richard Mellichamp, Council Member George Ford, Council Member Marion Whitener, Council Member Janice Porter, Council Member ATTEST: Betty Brady, City Clerk AFFIDAVIT PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 36-35-5 PERSONALLY appearing before me the undersigned attesting officer duly authorized to administer oaths in the

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State of Georgia, Otis A. Brumby, Jr. (name), who first being duly sworn, deposes and states on oath as follows: 1. I am over the age of twenty one, competent to make oath as to the facts contained herein, and all such facts are made upon my own personal knowledge. 2. I am the Publisher (title) of the Marietta Daily Journal, and a duly authorized representative thereof. 3. As provided in O.C.G.A. Title 36, Chapter 35, the attached notice of proposed charter amendment was published in the Marietta Daily Journal, the official organ of the County of the legal situs of Powder Springs, Georgia upon the following dates: May 14, 1993, May 21, 1993 and May 28, 1993. SO SWORN this 8 day of June, 1993. MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL By: Otis A. Brumby, Jr. Title: Publisher Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 9 day of June, 1993. Bobbie Blevin Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires March 5, 1997 [AFFIX NOTARIAL STAMP OR SEAL] 36-35-5.aff

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NOTICE OF CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR REAPPORTIONMENT AND ALTERATION OF ELECTION DISTRICTS OR PRECINCTS Notice is hereby given pursuant to O.C.G.A. Titles 21 and 36 that the City of Powder Springs, Georgia proposes to amend its City Charter for the purpose of reapportioning its three municipal election districts or precincts as required by law. The proposed charter amendment alters the existing boundaries of council districts 1 and 3, and establishes new boundaries for said districts as follows: COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being within the City of Powder Springs, Georgia, and being described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of the Seaboard Coastline Railway and the east land lot line of land lot 827; thence running generally west, north, south, east, and north along the city limits boundary to its intersection with the center line of Old Austell Road; thence north along the center line of Old Austell Road to its intersection with the center line of Atlanta Street; thence west along the center line of Atlanta street to its intersection with the center line of Dillard Street; thence north along the center line of Dillard Street to its intersection with the center line of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad; thence west along the center line of said railroad to the POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being within the City of Powder Springs, Georgia, and being described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the eastern city limit boundary and the center line of Powder Springs Road; then running west along the center line of Powder Springs Road to its intersection with the center line of Forest Hills Road; thence running north along the center line of Forest Hills Road to its

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intersection with the south land lot line of land lot 724 of the 19th land district; thence running generally west, north and south along the city limit boundary to the center line of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad; then running east along the center line of said railroad to its intersection with the center line of Dillard Street; then south along the center line of Dillard Street to its intersection with the center line of Atlanta Street; thence east along the center line of Atlanta Street to its intersection with the center line of Old Austell Road; thence along the center line of Old Austell Road to its intersection with the city limit boundary; thence generally south, east and north along the city limit boundary to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Copies of the proposed charter amendment are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Powder Springs and in the office of the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk, for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. The proposed charter amendment will be considered at public hearings during the regular meetings of the Powder Springs Mayor and Council on May 17, 1993 and June 7, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the Powder Springs City Hall. The date upon which such district or precinct changes is proposed to be made is June 7, 1993. Such changes shall be effective for the election of members to the municipal governing authority at the next regular general municipal election. Interested persons are directed to address their comments or questions to the Powder Springs Elections Superintendent, Linda Smith. Linda Smith Elections Superintendent Powder Springs, Georgia 5/14,21,28 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State July 6, 1993.

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CITY OF UNION CITYMAYOR AND COUNCIL; ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING; MAYOR PRO TEMPORE. STATE OF GEORGIA CITY OF UNION CITY ORDINANCE NO. 93-04 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY PURSUANT TO THE HOME RULE POWERS GRANTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH O.C.G.A. 36-35-1 ET SEQ.; TO CHANGE THE TIME OF YEAR IN WHICH THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL SHALL HOLD ITS ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING; TO CHANGE THE TIME OF YEAR FOR ELECTING THE MAYOR PRO TEMPORE; TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME THAT THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 1. By striking section 2-302 in its entirety, and by enacting in lieu thereof a new section 2-302 to read as follows: Section 2-302. Mayor pro tempore; election; term; duties. The mayor and council shall elect a council member to serve as mayor pro tempore, and in the absence or disqualification of the mayor, he/she shall perform all the acts and duties vested in the office of mayor. The mayor pro tempore shall be elected each January at the annual organizational meeting of the mayor and council and shall serve for a term of one (1) year or until a successor is elected. The mayor shall be deemed absent when he/she is unavailable to carry out the duties and responsibilities of his/her office. 2. By striking section 2-401(a) in its entirety, and by enacting in lieu thereof a new section 2-401(a) to read as follows:

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Section 2-401. Annual organizational meeting. (a) The mayor and council shall hold their annual organizational meeting in January of each year. ENACTED this 16th day of MARCH, 1993. MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY By: FRED T. ETRIS, Mayor ATTEST: SONYA G. CARTER, City Administrator/City Clerk Approved as to form: William R. McNally City Attorney I, Sonya G. Carter do hereby certify that this is a true and exact copy of the minutes from the regular council meeting held by the Mayor and City Council for the City of Union City on February 16, 1993. Sonya G. Carter Chief Adm. Officer Union City, Georgia Regular Council Meeting February 16, 1993 7:00 p.m. Page 5 IV. NEW BUSINESS (cont'd): (6) Public Hearing for Council to consider the adoption of Resolution 93-2 as it pertains to municipal elections uniformly required by State law, commencing on January 1, 1993.

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A motion was made by Councilmember Briard, seconded by Councilmember Houston, to adopt Resolution No. 93-2 to revise the City's Charter to bring it in compliance with the State of Georgia Uniform Elections Law. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. (7) 1st Public Hearing for Council to consider the adoption of an amendment to City Charter Section 2-302 in accordance with Georgia Law 36-35-1 ET SEQ. to change the time of year in which the Mayor and Council shall hold its annual organizational meeting and time of year for electing the Mayor Pro-Tempore. A motion was made by Councilmember Briard, seconded by Councilmember Bohanon, to consider an amendment to the City's Charter, Section 2-302, establishing the annual organizational meeting and time of the year for electing Mayor pro tempore as January 1 of each year. Second Public Hearing on said ordinance March 16, 1993. (8) Council to consider a resolution to authorize the submittal of the City's Solid Waste Management Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission for review and approval. A motion was made by Councilmember Briard, seconded by Councilmember Houston, to submit the City's Solid Waste Management Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission for review and approval. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

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I, Sonya G. Carter do hereby certify that this is a true and exact copy of the minutes from the regular council meeting held by the Mayor and City Council for the City of Union City on March 17, 1993. Sonya G. Carter Chief Adm. Officer Union City, Georgia Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1993 7:00 p.m. Page 2 II. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: None III. OLD BUSINESS: (1) 2nd Public Hearing for Council to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 93-4 to amend the City's Charter, Section 2-302 in accordance with Ga. Law 36-35-1 ETSEQ to change the time of year for which the Mayor and Council shall hold its' annual organizational meeting and time of year for electing the Mayor Pro-Tem. A motion was made by Councilmember Briard, seconded by Councilmember Steward, to approve the amendment to the City's Charter Section 2-302. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. IV. NEW BUSINESS: 1) Roy Hall, City Auditor, to present the City's 1991-92 Fiscal Year Audit Report. Mr. Hall gave an overview of the financial

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status of the City for the year 1991-92 stating that the City was in very good financial shape, commending the City Administrator and her staff for the job that they did in staying within the budget and financial control in the City. Mr. Hall stated that the City was awarded the National Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the years 1991, 1990 and 1989. He further stated that this was the highest award given for financial reporting, and that the City Council should be proud of the City's budget preparation and financial control. 2) Council to consider two appointments to the City's Parks Recreation Committee. Terms of Denise Marlin and Reginald Bridges expire March 31, 1993. A motion was made by Councilmember Bohanon, seconded by Councilmember Steward, to reappoint Denise Marlin and PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came EARL HIGGINS, who, being duly sworn, according to law, says that he is an agent of the American Lawyer Media, L. P. publishers of the Daily Report, the official newspaper published at Atlanta, Ga, in said county and state, and that the publication, of which the annexed is a true copy, was published in said newspaper as provided by law on the following dates: 2/16/93 2/23/93 3/2/93

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Earl Higgins Agent of the Daily Report Subscribed and sworn to before me, this June 29, 1993. Scott Higgins Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires May 3, 1997 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the City of Union City, Georgia proposes to amend its Charter to provide that its annual organizational meeting, and the appointment of the mayor pro tempore, shall hereafter be held at the first meeting of the mayor and council in January of each year, rather than at the September council meeting as is currently provided. Such amendment is proposed in order that the organizational meeting will coincide with the new commencement date for the terms of office of city officials as mandated under state law. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the Clerk's office of the City of Union City, and in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County. The amendments will be considered by the Mayor and Council at its next two regularly scheduled council meetings, to be held on the third Tuesday of February and March at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall of Union City. WILLIAM R. McNALLY City Attorney for the City of Union City Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State July 12, 1993.

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CITY OF DALTONADMINISTRATOR. CITY OF DALTONESTABLISHMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR ORDINANCE To Amend An Act Establishing A Charter For The City Of Dalton, Approved On February 24, 1874, (Ga. L. 1874, p. 181, et seq.) And The Several Acts Amendatory Thereof So As To Create And Establish The Office of Administrator Of The City Of Dalton, Designate The Powers And Duties Of That Office, Provide For Appointment To That Office, Provide Qualifications And Term Of Office For That Office, Provide For The Fixing Of Compensation For That Office, Provide For Severability, To Make Conforming Changes To The Charter of The City of Dalton With Respect To The Offices of City Clerk And Building Inspector, To Repeal Conflicting Laws And Ordinances And For Other Purposes. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL of the City of Dalton acting pursuant to the powers afforded them under Chapters 34 and 35 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as amended and by authority of same, it is hereby ordained as follows: Section I. The office of Administrator is created and established for the City of Dalton with the powers and duties, method of appointment, qualifications, term of office, and compensation as hereinafter provided. Section II. The Mayor and Council by a majority vote of its total membership shall appoint an Administrator for an indefinite term and pursuant to a resolution recorded in the minutes and proceedings of the Mayor and Council. In this matter the Mayor shall be entitled to cast a vote without regard to a tie vote among the members of the Board of Aldermen.

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Section III. The compensation, benefits and perquisites of the Administrator shall be fixed by the Mayor and Council. Section IV. It shall be the duty of the Administrator to implement in a lawful manner the policies as set forth by the governing authority from time to time insuring that the laws of the City of Dalton are kept and observed. In this regard, the Administrator shall have the following specific powers and duties: 1. To act as budget officer for the City of Dalton pursuant to the powers set forth in Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. He shall further set the budgetary calendar to meet the requirements of law and prescribe the form for presentation of any budgetary request to the City of Dalton. Budget requests shall be initially filed with the Administrator. He shall annually, or more often as may be required by the Mayor and Council, prepare and propose a balanced budget for the City of Dalton. 2. To administer the personnel policies and procedures of the City of Dalton and the pay classification plan. 3. To serve ex-officio as a non-voting member of all boards, commissions, authorities, or agencies of the City of Dalton under the direct authority of the Mayor and Council, except for the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center Authority on which he shall serve as a full and voting member pursuant to the City's agreement with Whitfield County, and except for those boards, commissions, authorities, or agencies created under local Act or for which authority is provided by general statute of the General Assembly of Georgia. 4. To appoint or terminate all personnel at the level of department head, and such others as determined by

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the Mayor and Council. 5. To direct the use of and administer a purchasing system approved by the Mayor and Council for the City of Dalton and to implement procedures and methods as directed by the Mayor and Council for handling of funds under their control as well as to comply with their direction as to the deposit and investment of these funds from time to time. 6. To attend meetings of the Mayor and Council and its committees and to assist all of the standing or special committees of the City and to make available to them such information as may be needed. 7. To advise and assist the Mayor and Council in the performance of their duties. 8. To review and advise the Mayor and Council regarding the activities of the various departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, authorities, of the City under the direct authority of the Mayor and Council. 9. To provide liaison, coordination and communication between and among City departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, authorities, and other agencies of the City and various agencies of the federal, state, and local governments and other public and private agencies concerning the affairs of the City. 10. To provide participation in federal and state grant-in-aid programs as directed by the Mayor and Council. 11. To conduct research and make information available to the Mayor and Council and the various departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, authorities, and other agencies of the City. 12. To perform all other duties as may be lawfully delegated to him.

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Section V. The Administrator may be suspended and or removed by a resolution approved by a majority of the total membership of the Mayor and Council. In this matter the Mayor shall be entitled to cast a vote without regard to a tie vote among the members of the Board of Aldermen. A copy of such resolution shall be given immediately to the Administrator. Section VI. (a) Ga. L. 1895, p. 204, Section 7 and Ga. L. 1937, p. 1723, Sections 12 and 13 providing for appointment, term of office, and compensation and removal of the Clerk during his/her term of office is hereby amended to the extent the method of selection, appointment, and removal is otherwise provided for in Section IV, Subsection 4 of this Ordinance. (b) Ga. L. 1908, p. 579, Section 8 providing for the employment of a Building Inspector is amended to conform to the provisions of Section IV, Subsection 4 of this Ordinance. Section VII. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, unenforceable, or invalid for any reason such declaration shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance not so construed as unconstitutional, unenforceable, or invalid and it is the intent of the Mayor and Council that such remaining portion(s) thereof be severable and remain in full force and effect. Section VIII. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force in accordance with the Charter of the City of Dalton from and after its adoption, the public welfare and orderly administration of the City of Dalton requiring it.

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SO ORDAINED this 1st day of March, 1993. The foregoing Ordinance received its first reading on 2-15-93 and a second reading on 3-1-93. Upon second reading a motion for passage of the ordinance was made by Alderman Godfrey, second by Alderman Elrod and upon the question the vote is four ayes, zero nays and the Ordinance is adopted. James A. Middleton MAYOR ATTEST: Faye L. Martin CITY CLERK A true copy of the foregoing Ordinance has been published in two public places within the City of Dalton for five (5) consecutive days following passage of the above-referenced Ordinance and the undersigned certifies that the effective date of said Ordinance is 3-9-93. Faye L. Martin CITY CLERK CITY OF DALTON BEING DULY APPOINTED ASSISTANT CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF DALTON UNDER MY CUSTODY AND CONTROL ARE KEPT THE MINUTES, RECORDS, AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DALTON AND THESE RECORDS ARE KEPT IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS OF THE CITY OF DALTON AND IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. I HAVE EXAMINED THE MINUTES, ORDINANCE AND PROCEEDINGS FOR: MARCH 1, 1993 AND CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE, WAS DULY ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE

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CITY OF DALTON AND ARE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT HAVING NOT BEEN SUBSEQUENTLY RESCINDED OR MODIFIED. THIS BEING THE 17TH DAY OF JUNE, 1993. BETTY T. COFFEY, CMC ASSISTANT CITY CLERK Pheliece Mahoney WITNESS LEGAL AFFIDAVIT Dear Sir or Madem: I, Winston A. Burrell, Advertising Director of the Daily Citizen-News, a newspaper published in the city of Dalton, Georgia, do solemnly swear the following advertisment for amend an Act Est. a Charter has run 3) three times in the our newspaper. Run dates are as follows: 2/12/93, 2/19/93, 2/26/93 Winston A. Burrell, Advertising Director Sworn to be this day of 6/21, 1993 L. K. Burrow, Notary Public My Commission Expires Nov. 19, 1995 NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DALTON Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance has been introduced to amend an ACT ESTABLISHING A CHARTER for the City of Dalton (Georgia) approved on February 24, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 181, et. seq.) and the several acts amendatory thereof, for the purpose of creating and establishing the office of Administrator; designating the term of such officer, the method of appointment of such officer, the compensation, benefits, and perquisites of

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such officer, the powers and duties of such officer; and providing for the suspension or removal of such officer, certain technical and conforming amendments to the Charter, the severability of any provision found by a court to be unconstitutional, unenforceable or invalid, and an effective date. The following is a synopsis of the proposed Ordinance: The Office of Administrator is created and established. The Mayor and Council by a majority vote of the total membership including the Mayor shall appoint an Administrator for an indefinite term and a resolution evidencing such appointment shall be entered in the minutes and proceedings of the Mayor and Council. The compensation, benefits, and perquisites of the Administrator shall be fixed by the Mayor and Council. The Administrator shall have the duty to implement in a lawful manner the policies as set by the governing authority insuring that the laws of the City of Dalton are kept and observed, Specifically, those duties shall include: i) serving as budget officer of the City pursuant to Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia setting both the budgetary calendar and prescribing the form of presentation of a budget request and at least annually preparing and proposing a balanced budget for the City; ii) administering the personnel policies and procedures for the City and the pay classification plan; iii) serving ex-officio as a non voting member of all boards, commissions, authorities, or agencies of the City under the direct authority of the Mayor and Council, except for the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center Authority on which he shall serve as a full and voting member at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council, and except for those boards, commissions, authorities, or agencies created under local Act of the General Assembly of Georgia or for which authority is provided by general statute of the General Assembly of Georgia; iv) to appoint or terminate all personnel at the level of department head and such others as determined by the Mayor and Council; v) to direct the use of and administer a purchasing system approved by the Mayor and Council and to implement procedures and methods as directed by the Mayor and Council and to implement procedures and methods as directed by the Mayor and Council for handling of funds under their control as well as to comply with their directions

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to the deposit and investment of these funds form time to time; vi) to attend meetings of the Mayor and Council and its committees and to assist all of the standing or special committees of the City and to make available to them such information as may be needed; vii) to advise and assist the Mayor and Council in the performance of their duties; viii) to review and advise the Mayor and Council regarding the activities of the various departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, and authorities of the City under the direct authority of the Mayor and Council; ix) to provide liaison, coordination and communication between and among City departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, authorities, and other agencies of the City and various agencies of the federal, state, and local governments and other public and private agencies concerning the affairs of the City; x) to provide participation in federal and state grant in aid programs as directed by the Mayor and Council; xi) to conduct research and make information available to the Mayor and council and the various departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, authorities and other agencies of the City; and xii) to perform all other duties as may be lawfully delegated to him. The Ordinance provides that the Administrator may be suspended or removed by resolution approved by a majority of the total membership of the Mayor and Council including the Mayor. Conforming amendments are made to Ga. L. 1895, p. 204, section 7 and Ga. L. 1937, p. 1723, sections 12 and 13 providing for appointment, term of office, compensation and removal of the Clerk and to Ga. L. 1908, p. 579, section 8 providing for employment of the Building Inspector. The Ordinance contains a severability clause and, if enacted, will have an effective date of March 1, 1993. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Dalton, City Hall, 114 Pentz Street, Dalton, Ga 30720 and in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Whitfield county, Georgia, County Courthouse, Dalton, Georgia for purpose of being examined by the public. The Mayor and Council will consider the proposed Ordinance

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at two regular consecutive meetings to be held on Monday, February 15, 1993 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. and on Monday, March 1, 1993 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. in the chambers of the Mayor and Council, City Hall, 114 Pentz Street, Dalton, Georgia. Citizens who wish to comment on the proposed Ordinance may address the Mayor and Council at either of those meetings. This 9th day of February, 1993. James A. Middleton Mayor City of Dalton 2/12 2/19 2/26 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State July 19, 1993. CITY OF ROCKMARTCOUNCIL; WARDS. AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKMART, GEORGIA ORDINANCE NO. 002, 1993. FINAL ADOPTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rockmart, Georgia, is desirous of making certain changes in the Charter of the City of Rockmart; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rockmart has determined that it would be in the best interest and welfare of the citizens of the City of Rockmart to amend the Charter of the City of Rockmart by reapportioning the election districts for the City of Rockmart, based upon the 1990 U. S. Census Population Count; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rockmart preliminarily adopted an Ordinance on May 11, 1993 resolving that this Ordinance, together with all other pertinent information be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the City of Rockmart,

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Georgia and in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Polk County, Georgia. Said documents were filed of record in the Office of the Clerk of the City of Rockmart, Georgia on May 12, 1993 and in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Polk County, Georgia on May 13, 1993 for inspection by the public. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rockmart, Georgia further resolved that a notice concerning the Charter Amendment be published in the Rockmart Journal on the 12th, 19th and 26th of May, 1993; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rockmart further resolved that a public hearing will be held on the 8th day of June 1993, at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the City of Rockmart at the Municipal Building concerning the final adoption of said Ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, having met all requirements of law and no opposition having been voiced at the public hearing, the City Council of the City of Rockmart, Georgia, pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated 36-35-4.1 and Official Code of Georgia Annotated 36-35-3, hereby ordain and it is hereby ordained by said authority as follows: SECTION 1: The Charter of the City of Rockmart as adopted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia in Georgia Laws 1978, Page 4102, shall stand amended so as to delete said section and in lieu thereof a new section to be entitled Sec. 5.02. Wards, ward residency requirements., which shall read as follows: Sec. 5.02. Wards, ward residency requirements. (a) All Councilmen shall be elected one (1) from each of the five (5) wards hereinafter defined. Each Councilman shall be a resident of the ward for which he/she is elected to represent and shall be elected by the voters within his/her ward. The mayor shall be a resident of the City and shall be elected by the voters of the entire City. (b) The City of Rockmart, Georgia, shall be divided

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into five (5) Wards to be numbered from one (1) to five (5), all as more particularly shown and depicted on the 1990 U. S. Census Map of the City of Rockmart, Georgia, on file in the Office of the City Clerk of Rockmart, Georgia, including more specifically within each ward the following census blocks of the respectively designated census tracts: (1) WARD ONE. Those census block(s) or parts thereof located within the City of Rockmart, Georgia designated as follows: Census tract number 9906 (Aragon) : Census Block(s) 103B, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119A, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 175, 176, 177. Census tract number 9907 (Aragon) : Census Block(s) 102A Census tract number 9906 (Browning/Rockmart): Census Block(s) 105A, 107A, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 126, 127, 131A, 131B, 132A, 136A, 137, 140, 141, 142, 143, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 210A, 230A, 237, 238, 239. Census tract number 9907 (Browning/Rockmart) : Census Block(s) 104A, 105A, 111A, 202, 205, 208. (2) WARD TWO. Those census block(s) or parts thereof located within the City of Rockmart, Georgia, designated as follows:

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Census tract number 9907 (Browning/Rockmart) : Census Block(s) 303, 304, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337A, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347A, 347B, 349A, 350A, 407A, 408, 416A, 418A, 418B, 419, 420A, 421A, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 509A, 510A, 511A. (3) WARD THREE. Those census block(s) or parts thereof located within the City of Rockmart, Georgia designated as follows: Census tract number 9906 (Browning/Rockmart) Census Block(s) 128, 129, 130A, 131C, 144, 145, 146A, 147, 148, 149, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 231A, 233A, 234, 304A, 312A, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317A, 319, 320A. Census tract number 9907 (Browning/Rockmart) : Census Block(s) 203, 204, 206, 302. (4) WARD FOUR. Those census block(s) or parts thereof located within the City of Rockmart, Georgia designated as follows: Census tract number 9907 (Browning/Rockmart : Census Block(s) 122, 201A, 207, 209, 210, 211, 213, 214, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 228, 229, 301, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 405A, 406. (5) WARD FIVE.

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Those census block(s) or parts thereof located within the City of Rockmart, Georgia designated as follows: Census tract number 9907 (Browning/Rockmart) : Census Block(s) 105B, 106B, 108A, 109A, 110A, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120A, 121A, 121B, 212, 215, 216, 226, 227, 404A. SECTION 2 : All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. In the event any section, or portion of this Ordinance should be declared invalid, unenforceable, or unconstitutional, this shall in no way affect all other portions of this ordinance. ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Rockmart, Georgia at a regular meeting thereof, duly called and held on the 8th day of June, 1993. Council members voted Baulding, Brackett, Cagle, Holder and Schmeck Aye and None voted No. APPROVED: Steven B. Smith MAYOR, CITY OF ROCKMART (SEAL) ATTEST: Helen A. Hurt CLERK, CITY OF ROCKMART (SEAL) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION State of Georgia, S.S. County of Polk I, E. Joseph Morgan do solemnly swear that I am the Sect/Treas of THE ROCKMART JOURNAL, published at Rockmart, in the State of Georgia, and that from my personal knowledge and reference to files of said publication the advertisement of The City

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of Rockmart was inserted in THE ROCKMART JOURNAL in space of 10 Inches on dates as follows: May 12, 19, 26 June 2, 1993. Subscribed and sworn to before me E. Joseph Morgan This 14th day of July 1993. Jean Mullinax, Notary Public. My Commission Expires September 23, 1994 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF ROCKMART Pursuant to a resolution adopted at the May, 1993 regular meeting of the Rockmart City Council, please be advised that an ordinance has been proposed for adoption to amend the Charter of the City of Rockmart, Georgia, which said amendment shall read as follows: Sec. 5.02. Wards, ward residency requirements. (a) All Councilmen shall be elected one (1) from each of the five (5) wards hereinafter defined. Each Councilman shall be a resident of the ward for which he/she is elected to represent and shall be elected by the voters within his/her ward. The mayor shall be a resident of the City and shall be elected by the voters of the entire City. (b) The City of Rockmart, Georgia, shall be divided into five (5) Wards to be number from one (1) to five (5), all as more particularly shown and depicted on the 1990 U.S. Census Map of the City of Rockmart, Georgia, on file in the Office of the City Clerk of Rockmart, Georgia, including more specifically within each ward the following census blocks of the respectively designated census tracts: (1) WARD ONE. Those census block(s) or parts thereof located within the City of Rockmart, Georgia designated as follows: CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 9906 (ARAGON): Census Block(s) 103B, 113, 114,

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115, 116, 117, 118, 119A, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 175, 176, 177. CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 9907 (ARAGON): Census Block(s) 102A CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 9906 (BROWNING/ROCKMART): Census Block(s) 105A, 107A, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 126, 127, 131A, 131B, 132A, 136A, 137, 140, 141, 142, 143, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 210A, 230A, 237, 238, 239. CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 9907 (BROWNING/ROCKMART): Census Block(s) 104A, 105A, 111A, 202, 205, 208. (2) WARD TWO: Those census block(s) or parts thereof located within the City of Rockmart, Georgia, designated as follows: CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 9907 (BROWNING/ROCKMART): Census Block(s) 303, 304, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337A, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347A, 347B, 349A, 350A, 407A, 408, 416A, 418A, 418B, 419, 420A, 421A, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 509A, 510A, 511A. (3) WARD THREE. Those census block(s) or parts thereof located within the City of Rockmart, Georgia designated as follows: CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 9906 (BROWNING/ROCKMART): Census Block(s) 128, 129, 130A, 131C, 144, 145, 146A, 147, 148, 149, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 231A, 233A, 234, 304A, 312A, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317A, 319, 320A.

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CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 9907 (BROWNING/ROCKMART): Census Block(s) 203, 204, 206, 302. (4) WARD FOUR. Those census block(s) or parts thereof located within the City of Rockmart, Georgia designated as follows: CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 9907 (BROWNING/ROCKMART): Census Block(s) 122, 201A, 207, 209, 210, 211, 213, 214, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 228, 229, 310, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 405A, 406. (5) WARD FIVE. Those census block(s) or parts thereof located within the City of Rockmart, Georgia designated as follows: CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 9907 (BROWNING/ROCKMART): Census Block(s) 105B, 106B, 108A, 109A, 110A, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120A, 121A, 121B, 212, 215, 216, 226, 227, 404A. A copy of a resolution concerning this amendment together with all other pertinent information about this amendment is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the City of Rockmart, Georgia and in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Polk County, Georgia. Final consideration of this ordinance, and a public hearing concerning this amendment shall be conducted at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the City of Rockmart at the Municipal Building on Tuesday, June 8, 1993: This 7th day of May, 1993. s/Steven B. Smith, Mayor, City of Rockmart.

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Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State July 26, 1993. CITY OF BRUNSWICKPARKS AND SQUARES. ORDINANCE NO. 912 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK, THROUGH THE CITY COMMISSION, TO VACATE, ABANDON, AND ALIENATE A PORTION OF BLYTHE SQUARE; TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK TO VACATE A PORTION OF ORANGE PARK AND TO DEDICATE THE SAME FOR USE AS RIGHT OF WAY FOR `L' STREET; TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF MARY L. ROSS WATERFRONT PARK FOR A PUBLIC MARKET; TO RESTRICT THE USE, ALIENATION, ETC. OF THE PARKS AND SQUARES IN THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK; TO PROVIDE THAT CONFLICTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES SHALL BE SUPERSEDED; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The municipal Charter of the City of Brunswick, Ga. Laws 1855-1856, pp. 335 et seq., as amended, particularly as amended and codified at Ga. Laws 1991, pp. 4981, is hereby further amended by adding to said Charter a section which shall be designated as Section 1.14 and which shall provide as follows: Section 1.14. Parks and Squares .

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(a) Except as authorized pursuant to the powers set forth in subsections (b), (c), and (d) hereinafter or by a previous amendment of the municipal Charter of the City of Brunswick, said City shall not have the power or authority to convey, lease, sell, or alienate any of the parks or squares of said City for any use, public or private, and said parks and squares shall forever exist and be used for the benefit of the people for park purposes and for no other purposes; provided, however, that the City of Brunswick, acting by and through the Commission of said City shall have the powers and authority set forth in subsections (b), (c), and (d) hereinafter, notwithstanding any provision of this subsection or any other law, ordinance or principle of common law to the contrary. (b) The City of Brunswick, acting through the Commission of said City, is hereby authorized to vacate, abandon, alienate, and sell or exchange for other real property all that portion of Blythe Square, or any part thereof, lying on the west side of Norwich Street, pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated 36-37-6. (c) The City of Brunswick, acting through the Commission of said City, is hereby authorized to vacate and close such portion of Orange Park as the Commission may deem appropriate, for use as right of way for L Street, and to dedicate such portion of Orange Park for use for street purposes. (d) The City of Brunswick, acting through the Commission of said City, is hereby authorized to use such portion of the Mary L. Ross Waterfront Park as the Commission shall deem appropriate as a public market and to permit therein the sale of agricultural produce and other goods and products for corporate or individual gain. SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Ordinance and the Charter amendment set forth herein shall be superseded to the extent of such conflict.

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SECTION 3. This Ordinance and the Charter amendment set forth herein shall become effective on August 1, 1993. Notice of Intent Published: July 3, July 10 and July 17, 1993. Read and Adopted First Time: July 7, 1993. Read and Adopted Second Time: July 21, 1993. Homer L. Wilson MAYOR, CITY OF BRUNSWICK Attest: Georgia E. Marion CITY CLERK CERTIFICATION The undersigned, City Clerk for the City of Brunswick, Georgia, does hereby certify that the within and foregoing is a true and genuine copy of Ordinance No. 912 of the City of Brunswick, which was adopted by the City Commission, the governing authority of the City of Brunswick, at two consecutive regular meetings of the City Commission held on July 7, 1993, and July 21, 1993. This 29th day of July, 1993. GEORGIA E. MARION City Clerk City of Brunswick, Georgia (SEAL OF CITY OF BRUNSWICK) STATE OF GEORGIA GLYNN COUNTY PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT

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Personally before the undersigned officer duly authorized to administer oaths came RON W. MAULDEN, who upon being sworn deposes and says that he is the General Manager of The Brunswick News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Brunswick, Georgia; that deponent is authorized to make affidavits of publication on behalf of said newspaper; and that the attached Notice of Intent to Adopt Ordinance Amending the Charter of the City of Brunswick was published in said newspaper on the following dates, to-wit: July 3, 1993, July 10, 1993, and July 17, 1993. RON W. MAULDEN Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29 day of July, 1993: Nell D. Yeomans NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF GEORGIA Notary Public, Brantley County, Georgia My Commission Expires February 17, 1997. NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHAPTER OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK Notice is hereby given that the Commission of the City of Brunswick, Georgia, at its Regular Meeting to be held on July 7, 1993, at 8:30 A.M. and again at its Regular Meeting to be held on July 21, 1993, at 7:00 P.M., both of which meetings will be held in the Commission Meeting Room in the City Hall of the City of Brunswick, Georgia, Room 105, 601 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, Georgia 31520, will consider for adoption an Ordinance to amend the municipal Charter of the City of Brunswick, said Ordinance and Charter amendment to read as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK, THROUGH THE CITY COMMISSION, TO VACATE, ABANDON, AND ALIENATE A PORTION OF BLYTHE SQUARE; TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK TO VACATE A PORTION OF ORANGE PARK AND TO DEDICATE THE SAME FOR USE AS RIGHT OF WAY FOR `L' STREET; TO AUTHORIZE THE USE

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OF MARY L. ROSS WATERFRONT PARK FOR A PUBLIC MARKET; TO RESTRICT THE USE, ALIENATION, ETC. OF THE PARKS AND SQUARES IN THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK; TO PROVIDE THAT CONFLICTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES SHALL BE SUPERSEDED; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The municipal Charter of the City of Brunswick, Ga. Laws 1855-1856, pp. 335 et seq., as amended, particularly as amended and codified at Ga. Laws 1991, pp. 4981, is hereby further amended by adding to said Charter a section which shall be designated as Section 1.14 and which shall provide as follows: `Section 1.14. Parks and Squares. `(a) Except as authorized pursuant to the powers set forth in subsections (b), (c), and (d) hereinafter or by a previous amendment of the municipal Charter of the City of Brunswick, said City shall not have the power or authority to convey, lease, sell, or alienate any of the parks or squares of said City for any use, public or private, and said parks and squares shall forever exist and be used for the benefit of the people for park purposes and for no other purposes; provided, however, that the City of Brunswick, acting by and through the Commission of said City shall have the powers and authority set forth in subsections (b), (c), and (d) hereinafter, notwithstanding any provision of this subsection or any other law, ordinance or principle of common law to the contrary. `(b) The City of Brunswick, acting through the Commission of said City, is hereby authorized to vacate, abandon, alienate, and sell or exchange for other real property all that portion of Blythe Square, or any part thereof, lying on the west side of Norwich Street, pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated 36-37-6. `(c) The City of Brunswick, acting through the Commission of said City, is hereby authorized to vacate and close such portion of Orange Park as the Commission may deem appropriate, for use as right of way for L Street, and to dedicate such portion

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of Orange Park for use for street purposes. `(d) The City of Brunswick, acting through the Commission of said City, is hereby authorized to use such portion of the Mary L. Ross Waterfront Park as the Commission shall deem appropriate as a public market and to permit therein the sale of agricultural produce and other goods and products for corporate or individual gain.' SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Ordinance and the Charter amendment set forth herein shall be superseded to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 3. This Ordinance and the Charter amendment set forth herein shall become effective on August 1, 1993. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Commission of the City of Brunswick at City Hall, 601 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, Georgia, and in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Glynn County, at the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick, Georgia, for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. This 1st day of July, 1993. /s/Eugene Highsmith City Attorney, on Behalf of the Commission of the City of Brunswick Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State July 30, 1993. CITY OF SAVANNAHPENSION PLAN; ALTERNATIVE RETIREMENT DATE FOR POLICE AND FIRE EMPLOYEES. AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER

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OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, TO AMEND THE PENSION PLAN ADOPTED AND APPROVED JUNE 8, 1972, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, AND CODIFIED AS ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 4, OF THE 1977 CITY CODE, APPENDIX IV, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR ALTERNATIVE RETIREMENT DATE FOR POLICE OR FIRE EMPLOYEES; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, in regular meeting of Council assembled, and pursuant to lawful authority thereof, and after proper notice and advertisement in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-35-3 that the Charter of the City of Savannah be amended as follows: SECTION 1 : That Article III, Chapter 4, Appendix IV of the 1977 City Code, Article VI, Benefits, Section A. Police or Fire Employees, be amended by adding thereto the following: 3. Alternative Retirement Date for Police and Fire Employees. (a) Alternative Retirement Date at Age 55 (Requires at least 10 years of credited Service) (b) Alternative Retirement Benefit A Participant who is a Police or Fire employee, upon retirement on his or her Alternative Retirement Date, shall receive an immediate monthly retirement benefit, under which payment shall commence on the Alternative Retirement Date of the Participant and shall be payable on the first day of each month thereafter during the lifetime of the Participant. The benefit for alternative retirement shall be computed in the same manner as specified in Section A2(a) of this Article but shall be reduced by five tenths of one percent (.5 of 1%) for each month by which the Participant's Alternative Retirement Date precedes his or her age 60.

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SECTION 2 : That Article III, Chapter 4, Appendix IV of the 1977 City Code, Article XI, Option Factors, Section A. Base Benefit Form, 1. For Police or Fire Employees be amended by adding thereto the following: (c) Benefit upon alternative retirement at age 55 with at least 10 years of Credited Service: Article VI, Section A3. SECTION 3 : All Charter, Code provisions, Ordinances and Laws not in conflict herewith shall continue in full force and effect, but where in conflict are hereby repealed. Susan S. Weiner MAYOR ATTEST: Dyanne C. Reese Clerk of Council ADOPTED AND APPROVED: April 16, 1992 I, Dyanne C. Reese, Clerk of Council for the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, certify this to be a true copy of an excerpt from the Official minutes of Savannah City Council as assembled April 16, 1992. This 18th day of August, 1993. Dyanne C. Reese OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 16, 1992 An ordinance read in Council for the first time April 2, 1992, read a second time April 16, 1992, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved April 16, 1992. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, TO AMEND THE PENSION PLAN ADOPTED AND APPROVED JUNE 8, 1972, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, AND CODIFIED AS ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 4, OF THE 1977 CITY CODE, APPENDIX IV, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR ALTERNATIVE RETIREMENT DATE FOR

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POLICE OR FIRE EMPLOYEES; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, in regular meeting of Council assembled, and pursuant to lawful authority thereof, and after proper notice and advertisement in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-35-3 that the Charter of the City of Savannah be amended as follows: SECTION 1 : That Article III, Chapter 4, Appendix IV of the 1977 City Code, Article VI, Benefits, Section A. Police or Fire Employees, be amended by adding thereto the following: 3. Alternative Retirement Date for Police and Fire Employees. (a) Alternative Retirement Date at Age 55 (Requires at least 10 years of credited Service) (b) Alternative Retirement Benefit A Participant who is a Police or Fire employee, upon retirement on his or her Alternative Retirement Date, shall receive an immediate monthly retirement benefit, under which payment shall commence on the Alternative Retirement Date of the Participant and shall be payable on the first day of each month thereafter during the lifetime of the Participant. The benefit for alternative retirement shall be computed in the same manner as specified in Section A2(a) of this Article but shall be reduced by five tenths of one percent (.5 of 1%) for each month by which the Participant's Alternative Retirement Date precedes his or her age 60. SECTION 2 : That Article III, Chapter 4, Appendix IV of the 1977 City Code, Article XI, Option Factors, Section A. Base Benefit Form, 1. For Police or Fire Employees be amended by adding thereto the following: (c) Benefit upon alternative retirement at age 55 with at least 10 years of Credited Service: Article VI, Section A3.

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SECTION 3 : All Charter, Code provisions, Ordinances and Laws not in conflict herewith shall continue in full force and effect, but where in conflict are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: APRIL 16, 1992 Affidavit of Publication [UNK]Savannah Morning News [UNK]Savannah Evening Press STATE OF GEORGIA CHATHAM COUNTY Personally appeared before me, Yvonne James, to me known, who being sworn, deposes and says: That he is the Legal Clerk of Southeastern Newspapers Corporation, a Georgia corporation, doing business in Chatham County, Georgia, under the trade name of Savannah Morning News/Savannah Evening Press, a daily newspaper published in said county; That he is authorized to make affidavits of publication on behalf of said published corporation; That said newspaper is of general circulation in said county and in the area adjacent thereto; That he has reviewed the regular editions of the Savannah Morning News/Savannah Evening Press, published on 3-28-1992, 4-4-1992, 4-11-1992, and finds that the following Advertisement, to-wit: Special Notice Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Savannah will consider an Ordinance proposed pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-35-3 to amend the Charter of the City of Savannah to amend the Pension Plan adopted and approved June 8, 1972, as amended, with reference to alternative retirement date for fire and police employees. The Amendment will be considered at the

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meeting of Council April 2, 1992, to be held at 2 p.m. at Council Chambers at City Hall and further considered for final adoption at the next regular meeting on April 16, 1992. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file in the Office of the Clerk of Council and the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia, for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. This 19th day of March, 1992. Dyanne C. Reese Clerk of Council appeared in each of said editions. Yvonne James (Deponent) Lillie Dale Lang Notary Public, Chatham County, Georgia My Commission Expires Apr. 14, 1997 922-130115-220 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17 day of August, 1993. Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State August 27, 1993. CITY OF SAVANNAHPENSION PLAN; DELAYED RETIREMENT DATE FOR POLICE AND FIRE EMPLOYEES. AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED

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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, TO AMEND THE PENSION PLAN ADOPTED AND APPROVED JUNE 8, 1972, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, AND CODIFIED AS ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 4, OF THE 1977 CITY CODE, APPENDIX IV, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR DELAYED RETIREMENT FOR POLICE OR FIRE EMPLOYEES; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, in regular meeting of Council assembled, and pursuant to lawful authority thereof, and after proper notice and advertisement in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-35-3 that the Charter of the City of Savannah be amended as follows: SECTION 1: That Article III, Chapter 4, Appendix IV of the 1977 City Code, Article VI, Benefits, Section C. 2. Delayed Retirement, be amended by striking therefrom in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section as follows: 2. DELAYED RETIREMENT (a) Delayed Retirement Date A General Employee of the City may remain in the active employ of the city beyond the normal retirement age of sixty-two (62) and a Police or Fire Employee may remain in the active employ beyond the normal retirement age of sixty (60); provided, however, that the City Manager may require, at any time, such employee to obtain a medical examination certifying medical fitness to perform the duties of the position he or she holds. Credited Service shall continue to accrue beyond age sixty-two (62) for General Employees and beyond age sixty (60) for Police or Fire Employees. A General Employee electing to remain in the City's employ after age sixty-two (62) or a Police or Fire

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Employee electing to remain in the City employ after age sixty (60) shall not be eligible to receive a Nonoccupational Disability Benefit, as provided in this Article, but, on incurring such disability, shall be eligible to receive the retirement benefits of this Plan which are not related to disability. The provision herein, which permits the City Manager to require a medical examination certifying fitness for continued employment, shall not apply to a Participant serving in an elective office or by election or appointment of the Mayor and Aldermen. Credited Service shall continue to accrue for these employees so long as such Participant serves in said office, provided that total accrued Credited Service shall not exceed forty (40) years. (b) Delayed Retirement Benefit The Participant who is a General Employee, upon retirement on his or her Delayed Retirement Date, shall receive a monthly retirement benefit which shall be an amount computed and payable in the same manner as a normal retirement benefit as specified in Section B of this Article with respect to General Employees, but based on the Participant's Final Average Earnings and Credited Service as of his or her Delayed Retirement Date, provided that total accrued Credited Service shall not exceed forty (40) years. The Participant who is a Police or Fire Employee, upon retirement on his or her Delayed Retirement Date, shall receive a monthly retirement benefit which shall be computed and payable in the same manner as a normal retirement benefit as specified in Section A of this Article with respect to Police or Fire Employees, but based on the Participant's Final Average Earnings and Credited Service as of his or her Delayed Retirement Date, provided that total accrued Credited Service shall not exceed forty (40) years. SECTION 2: All Charter, Code provisions, Ordinances

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and Laws not in conflict herewith shall continue in full force and effect, but where in conflict are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall become effective December 30, 1993. Susan S. Weiner MAYOR ATTEST: Dyanne C. Reese CLERK OF COUNCIL I, Dyanne C. Reese, Clerk of Council fo the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, certify this to be a true copy of an excerpt from the Official minutes of Savannah City Council as assembled April 15, 1993. This 18th day of August, 1993. Dyanne C. Reese OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 15,1993 Ordinance read in Council for the first time April 1, 1993, read a second time April 15, 1993, placed upon its passage, adopted adn approved, April 15, 1993, upon motion of Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Braun, and carried. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: April 15,1993 AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, TO AMEND THE PENSION PLAN ADOPTED AN DAPPROVED JUNE 8, 1972, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, AND CODIFIED AS ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 4, OF THE 1977 CITY CODE, APPENDIX IV, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR DELAYED RETIREMENT FOR POLICE OR FIRE EMPLOYEES; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, in regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof, and after proper notice and advertisement in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-35-3 that the Charter of the City of Savannah be amended as follows: SECTION 1 : That Article III, Chapter 4, Appendix IV of the 1977 City Code, Article VI, Benefits, Section C. 2. Delayed Retirement, be amended by striking therefrom in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section as follows: 2. DELAYED RETIREMENT (a) Delayed Retirement Date A General Employee of the City may remain in the active employ of the city beyond the normal retirement age of sixty-two (62) and a Police or Fire Employee may remain in the active employ beyond the normal retirement age of sixty (60); provided, however, that the City Manager may require, at any time, such employee to obtain a medical examination certifying medical fitness to perform the duties of the position he or she holds. Credited Service shall continue to accrue beyond age sixty-two (C2) for General Employees and beyond age sixty (60) for Police or Fire Employees. A General Employee electing to remain in the City's employ after age sixty-two (62) or a Police or Fire Employee electing to remain in the City employ after age sixty (60) shall not be eligible to receive a Nonoccupational Disability Benefit, as provided in this Article, but, on incurring such disability, shall be eligible to receive the retirement benefits of this Plan which are not related to disability. The provision herein, which permits the City Manager to require a medical examination certifying fitness for continued employment, shall not apply to a Participant serving in an elective office or by election or appointment of the Mayor and Aldermen. Credited

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Service shall continue to accrue for these employees so long as such Participant serves in said office, provided that total accrued Credited Service shall not exceed forty (40) years. (b) Delayed Retirement Benefit The Participant who is a General Employee, upon retirement on his or her Delayed Retirement Date, shall receive a monthly retirement benefit which shall be an amount computed and payable in the same manner as a normal retirement benefit as specified in Section B of this Article with respect to General Employees, but based on the Participant's Final Average Earnings and Credited Service as of his or her Delayed Retirement Date, provided that total accrued Credited Service shall not exceed forty (40) years. The Participant who is a Police or Fire Employee, upon retirement on his or her Delayed Retirement Date, shall receive a monthly retirement benefit which shall be computed and payable in the same manner as a normal retirement benefit as specified in Section A of this Article with respect to Police or Fire Employees, but based on the Participant's Final Average Earnings and Credited Service as of his or her Delayed Retirement Date, provided that total accrued Credited Service shall not exceed forty (40) years. SECTION 2 : All Charter, Code provisions, Ordinances and Laws not in conflict herewith shall continue in full force and effect, but where in conflict are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall become effective December 30, 1993. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: APRIL 15, 1993 Affidavit of Publication [UNK]Savannah Morning News [UNK]Savannah Evening Press STATE OF GEORGIA CHATHAM COUNTY

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Personally appeared before me, STEVE TUCK, to me known, who being sworn, deposes and says: That he is the CLASSIFIED ADV MGR of Southeastern Newspapers Corporation, a Georgia corporation, doing business in Chatham County, Georgia, under the trade name of Savannah Morning News/Savannah Evening Press, a daily newspaper published in said county; That he is authorized to make affidavits of publication on behalf of said published corporation; That said newspaper is of general circulation in said county and in the area adjacent thereto; That he has reviewed the regular editions of the Savannah Morning News/Savannah Evening Press, published on Mar 20, 1993, Mar 27, 1993, Apr 3, 1993, and finds that the following Advertisement, to-wit: SPECIAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will consider an Ordinance proposed pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-35-3 to amend the Charter of the City of Savannah to amend the Pension Plan adopted and approved June 8, 1972, as amended, with reference to delayed retirement for fire and police employees. The Amendment will be considered at the meeting of Council April 1, 1993, to be held at 2pm in Council Chambers at City Hall and further considered for final adoption at the next regular meeting on April 15, 1993. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file in the Office of the Clerk of Council and the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County, Ga., for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. This 18th day of March, 1993. Dyanne C. Reese
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Clerk of Council appeared in each of said editions. Steve Tuck (Deponent) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 08 day of APRIL, 1993. LILLIE DALE LANG Notary Public, Chatham County, Ga. My Commission Expires April 18, 1993 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State August 27, 1993. CITY OF DORAVILLEMAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM, AND COUNCIL; COMPENSATION. ORDINANCE 93-10(C) AN ORDINANCE ENACTED PURSUANT TO THE OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA 36-35-3, et. seq. TO AMEND SECTION 2.07 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DORAVILLE SO AS TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL SALARY OF THE MAYOR TO $48,000.00 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1996 AND TO INCREASE THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR PRO TEM AND EACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO $400.00 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1994; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAVILLE, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, as follows: Section 1 Pursuant to the authority granted to the City under the Home Rule Act, Official Code of Georgia 36-35-3, et.

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seq., Section 2.07 of the Charter of the City of Doraville is hereby amended by striking the phrase the Mayor shall receive a salary of $42,500.00 per year and the Mayor Pro Tem and the each other member of the City Council shall receive a salary of 300.00 per month therefrom and substituting therefor the following: the Mayor shall receive a salary of $48,000.00 per year beginning January 1, 1996, and the Mayor Pro Tem and each other member of the City Council shall receive a salary of $400.00 per month beginning January 1, 1994, so as amended Section 2.07 of the Charter of the City of Doraville shall read as follows: Section 2.07 Compensation and Expenses. Be it further enacted that the Mayor shall receive a salary of $48,000.00 per year, beginning January 1996, and the Mayor Pro Tem and each other member of the City Council shall receive $400.00 per month, beginning January 1, 1994. Each Councilman and the Mayor, when authorized by the Council and upon the presentation of itemized vouchers shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office. Section 2 All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 3 This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Doraville. Section 4 It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Doraville that the actions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this Ordinance. This 2nd day of August, 1993. GENE LIVELY, Mayor

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ATTEST: MARY W. GRANT, City Clerk FIRST READING: 8-2-93 FINAL ADOPTION SECOND READING: 9-7-93 CERTIFICATION I, MARY W. GRANT, do hereby certify that the within and foregoing is a true and correct copy of Amendment to Section 2.07 of the Charter of the City of Doraville, as duly enacted by the City of Doraville on the 7th day of September, 1993. This 8th day of September, 1993. MARY W. GRANT (SEAL) City Clerk PUBLISHERS AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB Personally appeared before the undersigned, a Notary Public within and for said county and State, Gerald William Crane, Co-Publisher of the Decatur-DeKalb News/Era, a newspaper published at Decatur, DeKalb County, State of Georgia, who, being duly sworn, states on oath that the report of Local Legislationsalary increase all copy/copies of which are attached hereto and were published in said newspaper on the following date(s): 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/93 Gerald W. Crane, Co-Publisher By Naomi Singleton Agent Sworn to and subscribed before me this Aug. 26, 1993.

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Notary Public Samme Johnson Notary Public, Gwinnett County, Georgia My Commission Expires January 1, 1994 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF LOCAL LEGISLATION August 6, 1993 Pursuant to Official Code of Georgia, Annotated 36-35-3, et. seq., notice is hereby given that an Amendment to the Charter of the City of Doraville increasing the annual salary of the Mayor of the City of Doraville has been discussed and proposed by the City Council of the City of Doraville. The purpose of the Amendment is to increase the salary of the Mayor from $42,500.00 to $48,000.00 per year beginning January 1, 1996 and to increase the salary of the Mayor Pro Tem and each other member of the City Council from $300.00 per month to $400.00 per month beginning January 1, 1994. A copy of the proposed Amendment is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Doraville, 3725 Park Avenue, Doraville, Georgia, and the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb County, Georgia for the purposes of examination and inspection by the public. Final action taken on the proposed Charter Amendment is intended to be taken at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Doraville at the Doraville City Hall, 3725 Park Avenue, Doraville, Georgia on the 1st Tuesday in September 1993 at 7:00 P.M. Edward E. Carter, P.C. Attorney for the City of Doraville A20-25681,8/12-8/26 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State September 13, 1993.

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CITY OF GAINSVILLEPUBLIC SCHOOLS. Filed in Clerk's Office 07-19-93 First Reading 08-17-93 Published 07-22-93 Published 07-29-93 Published 08-03-93 Passed 09-07-93 HR 93-04 AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 5.15 ENTITLED PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CHARTER LAWS OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA; TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE AS PROVIDED UNDER THE ACT NUMBER 64 (H.B. 841) ENACTED DURING THE 1993 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO PROVIDE FOR CODIFICATION; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I . Section 5.15 of the Charter Laws of the City of Gainesville, Georgia is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 5.15. Public Schools (a) The City of Gainesville organized and put into operation a public school system in and for such City under the Act of September 4, 1883, which act was amended by Act Number 64 (H.B. 841) enacted during the 1993 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia which transferred the operation of the City's public schools to the School District of the City of Gainesville as provided in Chapter 9 of this Charter. (b) The said schools shall be free of tuition to all pupils resident in said City, except a matriculation fee, and

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with power to provide for and collect from nonresident pupils an amount for tuition not less than the pro rata cost of each pupil, for the expense of maintaining and operating said schools. SECTION II . All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION III . If any portion of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair the remaining portions unless it clearly appears that such other parts are wholly and necessarily dependent upon the part held to be invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV . This Ordinance is enacted as an amendment to the 1979 Charter Laws of the City of Gainesville, Georgia. SECTION V . The effective date of this Ordinance shall be January 1, 1994. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF HALL. Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day came Denise Greene, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, says that she is an agent of The Times, the official newspaper in which the Sheriff's advertisements in and for the City of Gainesville and the County of Hall are published, and a newspaper of general circulation, with its principal place of business in said County, and that the attached copy of the notice that the Charter Laws of the City of Gainesville, Georgia are to be amended as provided in Exhibit A, attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, was published once a week for three

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(3) weeks on the following days: July 22, 1993 July 29, 1993 August 3, 1993 THE TIMES By: Denise Greene Title: Advertising Assistant Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of September, 1993. Vickie Thomas Notary Public My Commission Expires: Aug. '96 (SEAL) ORDINANCE NO. HR-93-04 AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 5.15 entitled Public Schools of The Charter Laws of the City of Gainesville, Georgia; to provide for the operation of the public schools of the City of Gainesville as provided under the Act Number 64 (H.B. 841) enacted during the 1993 session of the General Assembly Of Georgia; to repeal conflicting ordinances; to provide for severability; to provide for codification; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes. #279090 7/22,29,8/3 Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State September 15, 1993.

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CITY OF BAXLEYCOUNCIL; DISTRICTS. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BAXLEY SO AS TO REAPPORTION COUNCIL DISTRICTS WHEREAS , the 1990 decennial census has revealed that the council districts of the City of Baxley (the City) must be altered to comply with applicable voting laws and regulation; and WHEREAS , the City is authorized to amend its Charter to reapportion election districts by O.C.G.A. Sections 36-35-3 and 36-35-4.1; and WHEREAS , the notice requirements of Section 36-35-3 have been complied with; and WHEREAS , after a thorough study of the redistricting issue, including input from a cross-section of individuals and organizations and holding a public hearing thereon, the Mayor and Council have deemed the reapportionment plan set forth herein to be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and in the best interests of the citizens of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Baxley, Georgia, in regular session duly assembled that the Charter of the City be and it is hereby amended by deleting the Council District descriptions contained in Article III, Section 3.4 (e) of the Charter and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) For purposes of electing council members, the City of Baxley is divided into six (6) council districts as provided in this subsection. If any part of the City is not included in the description of any council district, then such part of the City shall be included in the contiguous council district which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census, and as may be adjusted by actual count. The boundaries of the six (6) council districts shall be as follows: DISTRICT 1 . All lands lying within the area described as: Beginning at the point of intersection of the northwestern limits

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of the City of Baxley with the centerline of West Parker Street (U.S. 341/S.R. 27), thence easterly along and with said street to the centerline of Barber Street; thence northerly along Barber Street to Barnes Street; thence easterly along Barnes Street to Holton Street; thence northerly along Holton Street to a point located at a ninety degree angle from the southern termination point of the centerline of Phillips Street; thence westerly on a line parallel to Harvey Street to the centerline of the southern end of Phillips Street; thence northerly along Phillips Street to Harvey Street; thence easterly along Harvey Street to McCrorie Street; thence easterly along McCrorie Street to Penniman Street; thence easterly along Penniman Street to Thomas Street; thence northerly along Thomas Street to North Main Street; thence southerly along North Main Street (U.S. 1/S.R. 4) to its intersection with McCracken Avenue (S.R. 144); thence northerly along McCracken Avenue to Harley Street; thence westerly along Harley Street to North Main Street; thence northerly along North Main Street to Allen Street; thence easterly along Allen Street to McCracken Avenue; thence northeasterly along McCracken Avenue to Simpson Drive; thence northerly on a line from the northern end of Simpson Drive to the eastern end of Idel Street; thence westerly along Idel Street to Louise Lane; thence northerly along Louise Lane to Sursson Street; thence westerly along Sursson Street to North Main Street; thence northerly along North Main Street to the northern limits of the City Baxley; thence southwesterly along a line outside the boundaries of all lands which are or become a part of the City of Baxley to the Point of Beginning. DISTRICT 2 . All lands lying within the area described as: Beginning at the point of intersection of the northern limits of the City of Baxley with the intersection of the centerline of North Main Street (U.S. 1/S.R. 4), thence southerly along North Main Street to Sursson Street; thence easterly along Sursson Street to Louise Lane; thence southerly along Louise Lane to Idel Street; thence easterly to the end of Idel Street; thence southerly to the point of intersection of McCracken Avenue (S.R. 144) with the northern end of the centerline of Simpson Drive; thence southwesterly along McCracken Avenue to Allen Street; thence westerly along Allen Street to North Main Street; thence southerly along North Main Street to Harley Street; thence easterly along Harley Street to McCracken Avenue; thence

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southerly along McCracken Avenue to its intersection with North Main Street, and continuing southerly to East Parker Street (U.S. 341/S.R. 27); thence easterly along East Parker Street to the eastern limits of the City of Baxley; thence northwesterly along a line outside the boundaries of all lands which are or become a part of the City of Baxley to the Point of Beginning. DISTRICT 3 . All lands lying within the area described as: Beginning at the point of intersection of the eastern limits of the City of Baxley with the centerline of East Parker Street (U.S. 341/S.R. 27); thence westerly along East Parker Street to North Main Street; thence southerly along North Main Street to Tippins Street; thence westerly along Tippins Street to Luckie Street; thence southerly along Luckie Street to Bland Street; thence easterly along Bland Street to South Main Street; thence southerly along South Main Street to Dyal Street; thence easterly along Dyal Street to Fair Street; thence southerly along Fair Street to Floyd Street; thence easterly along Floyd Street to Hovis Street; thence southerly along Hovis Street to Walnut Street; thence westerly along Walnut Street to Fair Street; thence southerly along Fair Street to Tollison Street; thence easterly along Tollison Street to Lackawana Street; thence easterly along Lackawana Street to Holmesville Avenue; thence southerly along Holmesville Avenue to Joey Lane; thence westerly along Joey Lane to Pendleton Street; thence westerly along Pendleton Street to Peachtree Street; thence southerly along Peachtree Street to S.R. 15; thence southerly along S.R. 15 to the southern limits of the City of Baxley; thence northeasterly and northwesterly along a line outside the boundaries of all lands which are or become a part of the City of Baxley to the Point of Beginning. DISTRICT 4 . All lands lying within the area described as: Beginning at the point of intersection of the southern limits of the City of Baxley with the centerline of S.R. 15; thence northerly along S.R. 15 to Peachtree Street; thence northerly along Peachtree Street to Pendleton Street; thence easterly along Pendleton Street to Joey Lane; thence easterly along Joey Lane to Holmesville Avenue; thence northerly along Holmesville Avenue to Lackawana Street; thence westerly along Lackawana Street to Tollison Street; thence northwesterly along Tollison

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Street to Fair Street; thence southerly along Fair Street to Kent Street; thence easterly along Kent Street to Peachtree Street; thence southerly along Peachtree Street to Glendale Avenue; thence westerly along Glendale Avenue to Fair Street; thence southerly along Fair Street to S.R. 15; thence northerly along S.R. 15 to South Main Street (U.S. 1/S.R. 4); thence southerly along South Main Street to the southern limits of the City of Baxley; thence easterly along a line outside the boundaries of all lands which are or become a part of the City of Baxley to the Point of Beginning. DISTRICT 5 . All lands lying within the area described as: Beginning at the point of intersection of the southern limits of the City of Baxley with the centerline of South Main Street (U.S. 1/S.R. 4); thence northerly along South Main Street to its intersection with S.R. 15 at First Street; thence southerly along S.R. 15 to Fair Street; thence northerly along Fair Street to Glendale Avenue; thence easterly along Glendale Avenue to Peachtree Street; thence northerly along Peachtree Street to Kent Street; thence westerly along Kent Street to Fair Street; thence northerly along Fair Street to Walnut Street; thence easterly along Walnut Street to Hovis Street; thence northerly along Hovis Street to Floyd Street; thence westerly along Floyd Street to Fair Street; thence northerly along Fair Street to Dyal Street; thence westerly along Dyal Street to South Main Street; thence northerly along South Main Street to Bay Street; thence westerly along Bay Street to Blueberry Avenue; thence southerly along Blueberry Avenue to Todd Drive; thence easterly along Todd Drive to Dunn Street; thence southerly along Dunn Street to Robin Street; thence northwesterly along Robin Street to Blueberry Street; thence southerly along Blueberry Street to Donnie Lane; thence westerly along Donnie Lane to Beach Road; thence southerly along Beach Road to Tollison Street; thence southwesterly along Tollison Street (County Farm Road) to the southwestern limits of the City of Baxley; thence southeasterly along a line outside the boundaries of all lands which are or become a part of the City of Baxley to the Point of Beginning. DISTRICT 6 . All lands lying within the area described as: Beginning at the point of intersection of the southwestern limits of the City of Baxley with the centerline of Tollison Street

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(County Farm Road); thence northeasterly along Tollison Street to Beach Road; thence northerly along Beach Road to Donnie Lane; thence easterly along Donnie Lane to Blueberry Street; thence northerly along Blueberry Street to Robin Street; thence southeasterly along Robin Street to Dunn Street; thence northerly along Dunn Street to Todd Drive; thence westerly along Todd Drive to Blueberry Avenue; thence northerly along Blueberry Avenue to Bay Street; thence easterly along Bay Street to South Main Street; thence northerly along South Main Street to Bland Street; thence westerly along Bland Street to Luckie Street; thence northerly along Luckie Street to Tippins Street; thence easterly along Tippins Street to North Main Street; thence northerly along North Main Street to Thomas Street; thence southerly along Thomas Street to Penniman Street; thence westerly along Penniman Street to McCrorie Street; thence southerly along McCrorie Street to Harvey Street; thence westerly along Harvey Street to Phillips Street; thence southerly to the end of Phillips Street; thence easterly on a line parallel to Harvey Street to the centerline of Holton Street; thence southerly along Holton Street to Barnes Street; thence westerly along Barnes Street to Barber Street; thence southerly along Barber Street to West Parker Street (U.S. 341/S.R. 27); thence westerly along East Parker Street to the western limits of the City of Baxley; thence southeasterly along a line outside the boundaries of all lands which are or become a part of the City of Baxley to the Point of Beginning. READ at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City held on the 27th day of July, 1993; and DULY ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council, after second reading, at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of August, 1993. Hilton D. Baxley, Mayor Attest: Jean W. Spell, City Clerk (CITY SEAL) PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT

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STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF APPLING. I, Max Gardner , DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I am publisher of The Baxley News-Banner, a newspaper having general circulation in Appling County, Georgia and the legal organ of said county, and the notice of proposed charter amendment appearing herein below was published in said newspaper on the following dates, to-wit: July 15, July 22, and July 29, 1993. Max Gardner Publisher Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of October, 1993. Melissa Hartley Notary Public Appling County, Georgia My commission expires June 22, 1997 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT The City of Baxley intends to adopt an Ordinance amending Article III of the Charter of the City of Baxley by altering the six council districts. The amendment is proposed to account for changes in City population as identified by the 1990 census and City counts. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the office of the Clerk of City of Baxley at City Hall, and also in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County. Jean W. Spell City Clerk Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State January 28, 1993.

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CITY OF MILLEDGEVILLEMAYOR AND COUNCIL; TERMS; DISTRICTS; ELECTION DATES. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A NEW CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA, APPROVED DECEMBER 15, 1900 (Ga. Laws 1900, Page 345), AS AMENDED, SO AS TO AMEND ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED ELECTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING THE DATE OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH O.C.G.A. 21-3-51; FOR THE PURPOSE OF REAPPORTIONING ELECTION DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH O.C.G.A. 36-35-4.1; FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE CURRENT TERMS OF OFFICE FOR THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH O.C.G.A. 21-3-60; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. SECTION 1. Pursuant to the authority provided in O.C.G.A. 36-35-3 (b) (1), the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Milledgeville hereby amend the New Charter for the City of Milledgeville, Georgia approved December 15, 1900 (Ga. Laws 1900, Page 345), as amended, by deleting in its entirety Section 25, entitled Date of Regular Elections, of Article IV, entitled Elections, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 25 of Article IV to read as follows: Sec. 25. Date of general municipal elections. Effective January 1, 1993, the general municipal elections of the City of Milledgeville to fill municipal offices shall be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in 1993 and on such day quadrennially thereafter. (O.C.G.A. 21-3-51(b). SECTION 2. Pursuant to the authority provided in O.C.G.A. 36-35-3-(b)(1), the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Milledgeville hereby amend the New Charter for the City of Milledgeville, approved December 15, 1900 (Ga. Laws 1900, Page 345), as amended, by deleting in

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its entirety Section 25A, entitled Election Districts; Residence of Officers, of Article IV, entitled Elections, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 25A of Article IV to read as follows: Sec. 25A. Election Districts; Residence of Officers. (a) The provisions of this section shall apply to the general municipal election of the City of Milledgeville held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in 1993, and all municipal elections held thereafter. (b) For the purpose of electing the six (6) aldermen of the City of Milledgeville, the City is divided into six (6) election districts as follows: District: 1 MILLEDGEVILLE, BALDWIN COUNTY Tract: 9704. Block(s): 212E Tract: 9705. Block(s): 344A Tract: 9703. Block(s): 201A, 221, 224, 229A, 230A, 231A, 232A, 233A Tract: 9704. Block(s): 206, 207, 210, 211, 212A, 212B, 212C, 213A, 214A, 308A Tract: 9704. Block(s): 320, 321 District: 2 MILLEDGEVILLE, BALDWIN COUNTY Tract: 9705. Block(s): 137, 138, 139, 140, 141

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Tract: 9707 Block(s): 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 201C, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217B, 218B, 222B, 301, 302B, 303B, 304B, 305, 306, 307B, 310B, 311B, 401B, 404C, 426, 428, 501C, 503B, 515B, 516, 519, 520, 521, 522, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 538, 539, 541, 549, 550 Tract: 9708. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105A, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123A, 124, 125, 126, 127A, 128, 129 District: 3 MILLEDGEVILLE, BALDWIN COUNTY Tract: 9702. Block(s): 330A, 333, 334, 335, 336A, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 401, 403, 404, 405, 406, 408, 410, 411, 412, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523 Tract: 9702. Block(s): 323B, 325A Tract: 9707. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112, 113, 114 Tract: 9704. Block(s): 517 Tract: 9704. Block(s): 301, 302, 305

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District: 4 MILLEDGEVILLE, BALDWIN COUNTY Tract: 9706. Block(s): 101, 102B, 106B, 107B, 201B Tract: 9707. Block(s): 140B, 312B, 314B, 403, 404B, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415B, 418B, 419, 420B, 421, 524, 525, 526, 542, 544, 546, 547, 548C Tract: 9704. Block(s): 501, 502, 503, 510, 511, 512, 514, 515, 516, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529 Tract: 9705. Block(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 142, 143 District: 5 MILLEDGEVILLE, BALDWIN COUNTY Tract: 9702. Block(s): 407, 409 Tract: 9704. Block(s): 201, 202, 208, 209, 215, 221, 222 Tract: 9704. Block(s): 421, 422 Tract: 9704. Block(s): 106, 107, 108, 109, 114, 115, 116, 218, 219, 220, 303, 304, 306, 322, 323, 326, 327, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 430, 431, 504, 505, 506, 513

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District: 6 MILLEDGEVILLE, BALDWIN COUNTY Tract: 9701. Block(s): 107B, 125A, 126, 127A, 185A Tract: 9702. Block(s): 107A, 202A, 206A, 301A, 302, 303, 304, 305, 317, 318, 319A, 319B, 319C, 320A, 321A, 322, 323A, 324, 327A, 328A, 329A, 330B, 330C, 332A, 342A Tract: 9703. Block(s): 210A, 210B, 211A, 214A, 214B, 215A, 216A, 217, 218A, 220A, 220B, 222A, 222B, 223, 225A, 226A Tract: 9704. Block(s): 101A, 102, 103, 104, 105, 110, 111, 112, 113, 203, 204, 205, 216, 217 (c) The following described residence and tract of land which was annexed into the corporate limits of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, on April 10, 1990 and is within the corporate limits of Milledgeville is assigned to election district number six (6) as set forth and described in subsection (b) of this section for the purpose of electing the six (6) aldermen of the City of Milledgeville Georgia: Beginning at a point on the south right of way of east Longino Drive which point is approximately 100 feet east of the center line of North Jefferson Street and is the edge of the Georgia Power Company transmission line easement; thence north 89 degrees-fifty three minutes east for a distance of 430.0 feet along East Longino Drive to a point; thence south 44 degrees-39 minutes West for a distance of 420.0 feet along abandoned public road to a point; thence north 24 degrees-26 minutes west for a distance of 327.5 feet along the previously mentioned Georgia Power Company transmission line easement to the point of beginning. Said property being more particularly described with reference to that certain plat of

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survey recorded in Deed Book 67 at Page 233, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Baldwin County, Georgia. Said residence being also known as 103 East Longino Drive, according to the present system of street numbering in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia. (d) The following described residences and tracts of land which were annexed into the corporate limits of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, on July 15, 1980 and are within the corporate limits of Milledgeville are assigned to election district number one (1) as set forth and described in subsection (b) of this section for the purpose of electing six (6) aldermen of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia: Tract 1: All that certain tract or parcel of land located in the 318th GMD, First Land District, designated as Lots 47, 48 and 49 of Section I of that certain subdivision known as Sunny Acres, containing 1.14 acres, and being further identified with reference to that certain plat of survey, dated May 21, 1954, and recorded in Deed Book, 46, Page 236 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Baldwin County, Georgia. Said residence being also known as 101 N.W. Meriweather Circle, according to the present system of street numbering in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia. Tract 2: All that certain tract or parcel of land located in the 318th GMD, First Land District, Lot 50 and the Northwest half of Lot 51 of Section I of that certain subdivision known as Sunny Acres, containing 0.6 acres, and being further identified with reference to that certain plat of survey, dated May 21, 1954, and recorded in Deed Book 46, Page 236 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Baldwin County, Georgia. Said residence being also known as 107 N.W. Meriweather Circle, according to the present system of street numbering in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia. Tract 3: All that certain tract or parcel of land located in the 318th GMD, First Land District, designated as the Northeast half of Lot 51, the Southwestern part of Lot 52,

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the Northeasterly most 20 feet of Lot 52, and Lot 53 of Section I of that certain subdivision known as Sunny Acres, containing 1.14 acres, and being further identified with reference to that certain plat of survey, dated May 21, 1954, and recorded in Deed Book 46, Page 236 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Baldwin County, Georgia. Said residence being also known as 113 N.W. Meriweather Circle, according to the present system of street numbering in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia. (e) The following described residence and tract of land which was annexed into the corporate limits of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, on September 9, 1980 and is within the corporate limits of Milledgeville is assigned to election district number one (1) as set forth and described in subsection (b) of this section for the purpose of electing the six (6) aldermen of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia: All that certain tract or parcel of land located in the 318th GMD, First Land District, designated as Lot 2 of Section I of that certain subdivision known as Sunny Acres, containing 0.379 acres, and being further identified with reference to that certain plat of survey, dated May 21, 1954, and recorded in Deed Book 46, Page 236 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Baldwin County, Georgia. Said residence being also known as 165 N.W. Meriweather Circle, according to the present system of street numbering in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia. (f) The following described residence and tract of land which was annexed into the corporate limits of the City of Milledgeville, on March 8, 1988 and is within the corporate limits of Milledgeville is assigned to election district number one (1) as set forth and described in subsection (b) of this section for the purpose of electing the six (6) aldermen of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia: All of Lots 13 and 14 of Sunny Acres Subdivision (Section One) in the 318th GMD of Baldwin County,

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Georgia as is shown on that plat of said subdivision dated May 21, 1954, and recorded in Deed Book 46, Page 236 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Baldwin County, Georgia. Said residence being also known as 141 N.W. Meriweather Circle, according to the present system of street numbering in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia. (g) (1) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section, the terms tract, block group and block shall mean and shall describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (2) Whenever the description of an election district refers to the City of Milledgeville, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. (h) One alderman shall be elected from each of the election districts described in subsection (b) of this section. At the general municipal election to be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in 1993. The six (6) aldermen representing districts 1 through 6, as described herein, shall be elected for terms of four (4) years, said terms of office beginning on January 1, 1994. Thereafter, their successors shall be elected at the general municipal elections which are held on the date established in accordance with Section 25 of this Article IV, and their successors shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four (4) years. O.C.G.A. 21-3-63. (i) There shall be no durational residency requirement as a condition to qualify as a candidate for election districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 for the Board of Aldermen of the City of Milledgeville, other than as provided by the laws of the State of Georgia, except that candidates for a district position must attain their residence in the district

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they seek to represent at least by the time they qualify as candidates for the general municipal election to be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in 1993, and subsequent municipal elections. Additionally, such candidates must meet the qualifications provided for in Section 15 of the Charter of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia. Each alderman elected must remain a resident of the district from which elected during the term of office. Each alderman shall be elected by a majority of the electors voting in elections within each respective election district. (j) The Mayor of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia may reside anywhere within the corporate limits of the City and shall be elected by the majority of the electors voting from the City at large for a term of four (4) years. The successor for the office of Mayor shall be elected at the general municipal election which is held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in 1993, and in general municipal elections held quadrennially thereafter, and said successor to the office of Mayor shall take office on the first day of January immediately following said general municipal election. (k) In the event that an alderman removes his or her place of residence during the term of office from the election district from which elected, a vacancy shall thereby be created. Such vacancy shall be filled by a qualified resident of the election district wherein the vacancy exists in the manner described in Section 18 of the Charter of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia. (l) The Mayor and Aldermen shall be nominated and elected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code. (m) In accordance with O.C.G.A. 21-3-60, the municipal offices of the Mayor and the six (6) aldermen elected in the general municipal election of 1989, including the offices of aldermen who have been elected to fill the unexpired terms of aldermen originally elected in the

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general municipal election of 1989, shall have their current terms expire on December 31, 1993. (n) The Mayor and aldermen shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified as provided in this section. SECTION 3. Any and all sections or parts of sections of the Charter of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, and any an all ordinances or parts of ordinances contained in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and shall be of no further force and effect. SECTION 4. The amendments to the Charter of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia contained in Sections 1, 2, and 3 of this Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption in accordance with O.C.G.A 36-35-3(b)(1). PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of June, 1993. ATTEST: Martha T. Pounds Clerk and Treasurer James E. Baugh, Mayor Alerman Steve Chambers Alderman John W. Grant, Jr. Alderman Ken A. Vance Alderman L. Virgil Ward Alderman Donald S. Hill Alderman Louis Huley I, Martha T. Pounds, Clerk and Treasurer of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, hereby certify that attached hereto is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Mayor and

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Aldermen of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, amending the New Charter for the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, approved December 15, 1990 (Georgia Laws 1900, page 345, as amended). This Ordinance was adopted in its entirety by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 22, 1993. I, Martha T. Pounds, Clerk and Treasurer of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, hereby further certify that the Ordinance attached hereto was read in its entirety at three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Mayor and Alermen of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia held on May 25, 1993, June 8, 1993, and June 22, 1993. Dated this 1st day of November, 1993. Martha T. Pounds Clerk/Treasurer State of Georgia County of Baldwin; I, Cecil L. Bentley, do solemnly swear I am the Editor and Publisher of The Union-Recorder, a newspaper printed and published at Milledgeville, in the State of Georgia, and that from personal knowledge and reference to files of said publication, the legal advertisement of: Proposed Amendments to Charter of the City of Milledgeville was inserted in space of legal advertisement as follows: May 21; June 11 18, 1993 Cecil L. Bentley, Editor and Publisher Subscribed and sworn before me this 2nd day of November, 1993 Nancy D. Veal Notary Public My commission expires 8-5-94.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA The Mayor and Alderman of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, propose to amend the New Charter for the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, approved December 15, 1990 (GA Laws 1900, Page 345), as amended (the City Charter). The following is a synopsis of the proposed amendments: (1) Section 25 of the City Charter is proposed to be amended for the purpose of establishing a new date for the holding of the general municipal election for the City of Milledgeville. Section 25 of the City Charter, as presently written, establishes the third Wednesday in September for the holding of the general municipal election. The proposed amendment to Section 25, which is made pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-3-51(b), establishes the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November 1993, and on such day quadrennially thereafter as the date for the holding the general municipal election for the City of Milledgeville. (2) Section 25A of the City Charter is proposed to be amended for the purpose of the reapportionment of the six (6) election districts from which members of the board of aldermen of the City of Milledgeville are elected. This reapportionment is proposed in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-35-4.1, and is based upon the United States decennial census of 1990. Its purpose is to comply with the one person-one vote requirement of the United States Constitution. (3) Section 25A of the City Charter is further proposed to be amended to provide that the current terms of the municipal offices of the mayor and six (6) aldermen shall expire on December 31, 1993. This amendment is proposed pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-3-60.

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(4) Section 25A of the City Charter is further proposed to be amended to provide that the successors for the municipal offices of mayor and six (6) aldermen elected at the general municipal election held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 1993 and quadrennially thereafter, shall take office on the first day January immediately following the general municipal election in November. This amendment is proposed pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-3-63. In accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-35-3, a copy of the proposed amendments has been placed on file for public inspection in the office of the Clerk/Treasurer of the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, located at 119 E. Hancock Street, Milledgeville, Georgia and a copy has been place on file for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Baldwin County, Georgia, Baldwin County Courthouse, East Hancock Street, Milledgeville, Georgia. Inspection of the proposed amendments at either of these locations may be conducted during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from the date of the first publication of this notice through and including June 18, 1993. Any person desiring to obtain a copy of the proposed amendment shall make such a request in writing to the attention of Mrs. Martha Pounds, Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Milledgeville, Georgia, 119 East Hancock Street, Milledgeville, Georgia 31061. With respect to the proposed amendment providing for the reapportionment of the election districts for the board of aldermen, a copy of the map establishing the new boundaries of the six (6) election districts is available for public inspection in the lobby area of Milledgeville City Hall, 119 E. Hancock Street, Milledgeville, Georgia. The Mayor and Alermen of the City of Milledgeville will consider the adoption of these proposed amendments to the City Charter at three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Milledgeville City Council to be held on May 25, 1993, June 8, 1993, and June 22, 1993, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 119 E. Hancock Street, Milledgeville, Georgia. The final adoption of these proposed amendments will

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take place on June 22, 1993, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 119 E. Hancock Street, Milledgeville, Georgia. THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State November 2, 1993. CITY OF EAST POINTPERSONNEL BOARD OF APPEALS. STATE OF GEORGIA CITY OF EAST POINT 1060-93 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 298, et. seq.) AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EAST POINT, GEORGIA, APPROVED AUGUST 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et. seq.), AND THE SEVERAL ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF INCLUDING AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151, et. seq.), SO AS TO REPEAL SECTIONS 139 THROUGH 143, INCLUSIVE, OF AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 9, 1972 AND RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, COMPOSITION, COMPENSATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF APPEALS; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965; TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL

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OF THE CITY OF EAST POINT, AND IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT: Section 1 . An Act establishing a new Charter for the City of East Point approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et seq.) as amended, is hereby further amended pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, P. 298, et seq.) by repealing in their entirety Sections 139 through 143, inclusive, of an Act approved March 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151). Section 2 . The City Clerk of East Point, Georgia, is hereby directed to publish a notice containing a synopsis of this proposed ordinance in the official organ of Fulton County, Georgia, and in the official newspaper of the City of East Point once a week for three weeks within a period of sixty days immediately preceding the final adoption of this ordinance. Said City Clerk shall further file a copy of this proposed ordinance in the office of said clerk and in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. Said City Clerk is further directed to furnish anyone upon written request a copy of this proposed ordinance. Upon adoption of this ordinance by the City Council, the City Clerk is instructed within thirty days thereafter to furnish certified copies of this ordinance to the Secretary of State of the State of Georgia for enrollment in Georgia Laws thereafter. Section 3 . Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner effect the previously existing provisions of the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clauses or phrases so declared or adjudicated invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this ordinance or retained the previously existing provisions if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudicated invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4 . All Charter provisions, ordinances and parts of

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ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby expressly repealed. Section 5 . This Ordinance shall become effective upon final adoption. First Reading 9/7/93 Second Reading 9/20/93 This Ordinance having been properly considered and adopted by the City Council of the City of East Point, Georgia, same is hereby approved. This 20th day of September, 1993. PATSY JO HILLIARD, MAYOR ATTEST: Shirley M. Forry CITY CLERK CITY CLERK'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON Personally appeared before the undersigned notary public, SHIRLEY M. FORRY, Clerk of the City of East Point, and after being duly sworn deposes and states under oath as follows: I am the City Clerk of the City of East Point, Georgia, and pursuant to my responsibilities as City Clerk and in compliance with the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965, hereby certify that with respect to that Municipal Home Rule Ordinance adopted September 20, 1993, I have in proper and timely fashion transmitted a copy of the said ordinance and the publication notice for filing with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, for its inspection by the public, together with maintaining a copy of said ordinance in the office of the Clerk of the City of East Point for inspection by the public, together with

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providing for publication of the legal notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, and is further evidenced by an affidavit of the publishers. Furthermore, in execution of this Affidavit, I am transmitting herewith a certified copy of the ordinance as adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of East Point to the Secretary of State of Georgia for enrollment in Georgia Laws as provided in the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 as amended. This 3 day of October, 1993. Shirley M. Forry Clerk, City of East Point Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of October, 1993 Jo A. McNorton Notary Public, Fulton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Feb. 14, 1994 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION I, R. Terry Smith do solemnly swear that I am Vice-President of Sales of THE MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL and NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS, printed and published at Marietta in the State of Georgia and that from my own personal knowledge and reference to the files of said publication, the advertisement of Charter Change for the city of East Point was inserted in the regular edition on 8/26/93, 9/2/93 and 9/9/93. R. Terry Smith This 9th day of September, 1993 Etna Smith Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Feb. 24, 1994 CHARTER CHANGE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED

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PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 298, et. seq.) AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EAST POINT, GEORGIA, APPROVED AUGUST 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et. seq.), AND THE SEVERAL ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF INCLUDING AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151, et. seq.), SO AS TO REPEAL SECTIONS 139 THROUGH 143, INCLUSIVE, OF AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 9, 1972 AND RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, COMPOSITION, COMPENSATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF APPEALS; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965; TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The FIRST READING of said ordinance will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 1993 and the FINAL READING of said ordinance will be held on Monday, September 20, 1993 at the regular scheduled East Point City Council Meetings at 7:30 p.m. in the East Point Municipal Auditorium. A copy of said ordinance is on file in the City Clerk's Office at East Point City Hall, 2777 East Point Street, East Point, Georgia and in the office of the Clerk at the Superior Court of Fulton County, Fulton County Courthouse, 144 Pryor Street S.W., Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia for examination and inspection by the public. The City Clerk of said City and/or the Superior Court of Fulton County will furnish anyone, upon written request, with a copy of the proposed ordinance. Shirley M. Forry, City Clerk PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came KATHY PINES, who, being duly sworn, according to law, said that he is an agent of the American Lawyer

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Media, L. P. publishers of the Daily Report, the official newspaper published at Atlanta, Ga, in said county and state, and that the publication, of which the annexed is a true copy, was published in said newspaper as provided by law on the following dates: 9/2/93 9/8/93 9/16/93 Kathy Pines Agent of the Daily Report Subscribed and sworn to before me this September 22, 1993. Scott Higgins Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires May 3, 1997 CHARTER CHANGE An ordinance to amend an ordinance adopted pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 298, et. seq.) Amending the Municipal Charter of the City of East Point, Georgia, Approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 862, et. seq.) and the several acts amendatory thereof including an act approved March 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2151, et. seq.), so as to repeal sections 139 through 143, inclusive, of an act approved March 9, 1972 and relating to the appointment, composition, compensation and administration of the personnel Board of Appeals; to provide for compliance with the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965; to provide for enrollment; to provide for an effective date; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws and ordinances; and, for other purposes. The FIRST READING of said ordinance will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 1993 and the FINAL READING of said ordinance will be held on Monday, September 20, 1993 at the regular scheduled East Point City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the East Point Municipal Auditorium. A copy of said ordinance is on file in the City Clerk's Office at East Point City Hall, 2777 East Point Street, East Point,

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Georgia and in the office of the Clerk at the Superior Court of Fulton County, Fulton County Courthouse, 144 Pryor Street S.W., Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia for examination and inspection by the public. The City Clerk of said City and/or the Superior Court of Fulton County will furnish anyone, upon written request, with a copy of the proposed ordinance. Shirley M. Forry, City Clerk 9/2, 8, 16-3o Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State November 5, 1992. CITY OF CHAMBLEECOUNCIL; DISTRICTS. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, SECTION 1.1 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHAMBLEE, GEORGIA TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSERTION OF CURRENT STREET NAMES IN LIEU OF OLD STREET NAMES, AND FOR OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHAMBLEE, GEORGIA, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same and by the authority granted to the governing authority pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-35-3 that the provisions of Article 3 Section 1.1 (Election Districts) are hereby amended by deleting said provisions in their entirety and inserting a new Section 1.1, which shall read as follows: SECTION 1 Section 1.1 Election districts . The corporate area of the City of Chamblee is divided into districts for the purpose of electing councilmen who are to serve as such. For such purpose, said districts are to be known as election districts, and are to be numbered Election Districts, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, respectively.

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(a) Election District 1 shall include the area lying within the following described lines and boundaries: Beginning at the point where the center line of Chamblee-Tucker Road, if extended in a straight line in a northerly direction would intersect the northwestern right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, and from said point of intersection running southeastwardly along said extended center line, and along said center line also extended the same course in a southeastern direction to the point where said extended line intersects the center line of Peachtree Road at or near the south line of land lot 299 of the 18th district of DeKalb County; thence continuing southeasterly from said point of intersection along the said center line of Chamblee-Tucker Road to the point where said extended line intersects the center line of New Peachtree Road, and continuing in a southeasterly direction from said point of intersection along the center line of Chamblee-Tucker Road, then eastwardly along the extended center line of West Hospital Avenue (as extended to said point of intersection); thence north along the center line of West Hospital Avenue as thus extended to the center line of Chamblee-Dunwoody Road; and from said point of intersection running westwardly along the center line of Chamblee-Dunwoody Road to its intersection with the southwestern right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard; thence southwesterly along the southwestern right-of-way line of said Peachtree Industrial Boulevard; running thence southwesterly parallel to the southeastern right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard back to the beginning point on the northwestern right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. (b) Election District 2 shall include the area lying within the following described lines and boundaries: Beginning at the point where the northern right-of-way line of Harts Mill Road intersects the extended center line of Sexton Woods Drive, and running thence in a southerly direction along the extended center line of said Sexton Woods Drive to its intersection with the extended center line of Vanet Road thence southerly along the extended center line of Vanet Road to its intersection with the center line of Sexton Woods Drive; thence southerly along the center line of Sexton Woods Drive to the northwestern right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard; thence running northeasterly parallel to the southeastern right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard to its intersection with the center

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line of Chamblee-Dunwoody Road (as extended to said point of intersection); thence southeasterly along center line of Chamblee-Dunwoody Road to its intersection with the center line of Pearl Lane (as extended to said point of intersection); thence northeasterly along the center line of Pearl Lane as thus extended to the eastern corporate limit line of the City of Chamblee; then following the said corporate limit line of the City of Chamblee in all its courses, curves and meanderings so as to reach the northern right-of-way line of Harts Mill Road; thence running westerly along the said northern right-of-way line of Harts Mill Road back to the beginning point where the northern right-of-way line of Harts Mill Road intersects the extended center line of Sexton Woods Drive. (c) Election District 3 shall include the area lying within the following described lines and boundaries: Beginning at a point where the center line of Pearl Lane, if extended in a straight line in a southerly direction would intersect the center line of Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, and from said point of intersection running north and easterly along said extended center line of Pearl Lane to the eastern corporate limit line of the City of Chamblee as now existing so as to reach the center line of Beverly Hills Drive if extended in a straight line in a southeasterly direction as would intersect the eastern corporate limit line of the City of Chamblee as now existing; thence running northwesterly along the extended center line of Beverly Hills Drive to its intersection with the center line of Buford Highway; thence running to a point where the center line of Beverly Hills Drive, if extended in a straight line in a northwesterly direction as would intersect with the eastern property line of the Internal Revenue Service Center, and from said point of intersection running northerly along the eastern property line of the Internal Revenue Service Center, if extended in a northerly direction would intersect the center line of Chamblee-Tucker Road, and from said point of intersection running westerly along the center line of Chamblee-Tucker Road to its intersection with the center line of West Hospital Avenue (as extended to said point of intersection); thence north along the center line of West Hospital Avenue as thus extend to the center line of Chamblee-Dunwoody Road thence easterly along the center line of Chamblee-Dunwoody Road to the point of beginning where the center line of Pearl Lane, if extended in a straight line in a

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southerly direction would intersect the center line of Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. (d) Election District 4 shall include the area lying within the following described lines and boundaries: Beginning on the northwestern right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard at the point where the center line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard at the point where the center line of Chamblee-Tucker Road, extended northwesterly and in a straight line would intersect the said northwesterly right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard; thence continuing southeasterly from said point of intersection along the said center line of Chamblee-Tucker Road to the point where said extended line intersects the center line of New Peachtree Road, and continuing in a southeasterly direction from said point of intersection along the center line of Chamblee-Tucker Road, thence eastwardly along the extended center line of Chamblee-Tucker Road to the point where the center line of Chamblee-Tucker Road would intersect the eastern property line of the Internal Revenue Service Center, if the eastern property line of the Internal Revenue Service Center was extended northerly and in a straight line; thence running south along said extended eastern property line of the Internal Revenue Service Center and southerly along said eastern property line to the point where the eastern property line of the Internal Revenue Service Center would intersect the center line of Beverly Hills Drive, if the center line of Beverly Hills Drive was extended, thence southeasterly along the center line of Beverly Hills Drive to the eastern corporate limit line of the City of Chamblee which is along the east line of Shallowford Road thence running in a southerly direction and following the said corporate limit line of the City of Chamblee in all its courses, distances, curves and meanderings so as to reach a point where the west line of land lot 278 of the 18th district of DeKalb County intersects the northwestern right-of-way of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard; thence northeasterly along the northwestern right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and following the curvature thereof to the point where the center line of Chamblee-Tucker Road, if extended in a straight line in a northerly direction would intersect the northwestern right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, said point being the point of beginning in this description of Election District 4.

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(e) Election District 5 shall include the area lying within the following described lines and boundaries: Beginning at the point where the extended center line of Sexton Woods Drive intersects the northern right-of-way line of Harts Mill Road, and running thence in a westerly, southwesterly, northwesterly direction along the northern, northeastern, and at times the northwestern side of Harts Mill Road, following the curvature thereof, to the point where the northern side of said Harts Mill Road intersects the western line of land lot 307 of the 18th district of DeKalb County; thence south along said west line of said land lot 307, and also along the west line of land lot 300 of said district, and also along the west line of land lot 278 of said district, to the northwestern right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard; thence northeasterly along the northwestern right-of-way line of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, and following the curvature thereof, to the center line of said Sexton Woods Drive; thence running northwardly along the center line of Section Woods Drive to the point where the center line of Sexton Woods Drive would intersect the center line of Vanet Road, if the center line of Vanet Road were extended in the same course and in a straight line as would intersect the center line of Sexton Woods Drive; thence running north along the extended center line of Section Woods Drive; thence running north along the extended center line of Sexton Woods Drive to the point of beginning in this description of Election District 5. The foregoing was proposed by Councilmember Richardson with a Motion that the same be adopted. Said Motion was seconded by Councilmember Fitzpatrick. Same was then put to a vote and five Councilmembers voted in favor of the Ordinance and no Councilmembers voted against the Ordinance. Said motion was thereupon declared passed and duly adopted this 13th day August, 1993. Kathy Brannon, CMC City Clerk, City of Chamblee, Georgia Approved this 16th day of August, 1993. The Honorable Johnson W. (Dub) Brown Mayor, City of Chamblee, Georgia

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First reading: 7/9/93 Second reading: 8/13/93 PUBLISHER'S CERTIFICATE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB Personally appeared before the undersigned, a notary public within and for said county and State Gerald Wm. Crane Co-publisher of Decatur-DeKalb News/Era a newspaper publisher at Decatur county of DeKalb State of Georgia who, being duly sworn, states on oath that the report of City of Chamblee a true copy of which is hereto annexed, was published in said newspaper in its issue of the 24th day of June, 1993 Gerald W. Crane Co-Publisher (by)Agent Acknowledgment of the publisher must be made before a notary public or other official authorized to administer oaths . Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of Sept., 1993. Marjorie G. Price Notary Public, Georgia State at Large My Commission Expires December 28, 1996 (SEAL) CITY OF CHAMBLEE PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Chamblee, Georgia does hereby give notice that the City Council proposes to adopt an amendment to the City Charter for the purpose of replacing old street names contained in the description of the City election districts with the current

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names of such streets. A copy of the proposed Amendment to the Charter is on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Chamblee and in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb County for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 36-25-3(b) (1). PUBLISHER'S CERTIFICATE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB Personally appeared before the undersigned, a notary public within and for said county and State Gerald Wm. Crane Co-publisher of Decatur-DeKalb News/Era a newspaper publisher at Decatur county of DeKalb State of Georgia who, being duly sworn, states on oath that the report of City of Chamblee a true copy of which is hereto annexed, was published in said newspaper in its issue of the 24th day of June, 1993 Gerald W. Crane Co-Publisher (by)Agent Acknowledgment of the publisher must be made before a notary public or other official authorized to administer oaths . Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of Sept., 1993. Marjorie G. Price Notary Public, Georgia State at Large My Commission Expires December 28, 1996 (SEAL) CITY OF CHAMBLEE PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Chamblee, Georgia does hereby give notice that the

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City Council proposes to adopt an amendment to the City Charter for the purpose of replacing old street names contained in the description of the City election districts with the current names of such streets. A copy of the proposed Amendment to the Charter is on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Chamblee and in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb County for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 36-25-3(b) (1). PUBLISHER'S CERTIFICATE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB Personally appeared before the undersigned, a notary public within and for said county and State Gerald Wm. Crane Co-publisher of Decatur-DeKalb News/Era a newspaper publisher at Decatur county of DeKalb State of Georgia who, being duly sworn, states on oath that the report of City of Chamblee a true copy of which is hereto annexed, was published in said newspaper in its issue of the 24th day of June, 1993 Gerald W. Crane Co-Publisher (by)Agent Acknowledgment of the publisher must be made before a notary public or other official authorized to administer oaths . Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of Sept., 1993. Marjorie G. Price Notary Public, Georgia State at Large My Commission Expires December 28, 1996 (SEAL)

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CITY OF CHAMBLEE PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Chamblee, Georgia does hereby give notice that the City Council proposes to adopt an amendment to the City Charter for the purpose of replacing old street names contained in the description of the City election districts with the current names of such streets. A copy of the proposed Amendment to the Charter is on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Chamblee and in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb County for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 36-25-3(b) (1). Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State November 8, 1993. CITY OF GAINESVILLESUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. Filed in Clerk's Office 10/07/93 First Reading 11/02/93 Published 10/14/93 Published 10/21/93 Published 10/28/93 Passed 11/16/93 No. HR 93-05 AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 4.56 ENTITLED ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS OF ARTICLE 3 OF THE CHARTER LAWS OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA TO PROVIDE THAT ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS BE ACCOMPLISHED BY RESOLUTION; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO PROVIDE FOR CODIFICATION; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES .

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SECTION I . Section 4.56 of Article 3 of the Charter of the City of Gainesville, Georgia is hereby amended to read as follows: The Council may by resolution make supplemental appropriations from revenues in excess of those estimated in the budget or make revisions in the operating budget at any special or regular meeting called for such purpose . SECTION II . All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION III . If any portion of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair the remaining portions unless it clearly appears that such other parts are wholly and necessarily dependent upon the part held to be invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV . This Ordinance is enacted as an amendment to the 1979 Charter Laws of the City of Gainesville, Georgia. SECTION V . The effective date of this Ordinance shall be upon approval by the City Council of the City of Gainesville. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF HALL. Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day came Denise Greene, who, being first duly sworn, according to

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law, says that she is an agent of The Times, the official newspaper in which the Sheriff's advertisements in and for the City of Gainesville and the County of Hall are published, and a newspaper of general circulation, with its principal place of business in said County, and that the attached copy of the notice that the Charter Laws of the City of Gainesville, Georgia are to be amended as provided in Exhibit A, attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, was published once a week for three (3) weeks on the following days: October 14, 1993 October 21, 1993 October 28, 1993 THE TIMES By: Denise Greene Title: Advertising Assistant Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of November, 1993. Vickie Thomas Notary Public My Commission Expires Aug. '96 (SEAL) PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. HR.-93-05 AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 4.56 entitled ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS of Article 3 of the CHARTER LAWS OF THE CITY OF GAINSVILLE, Georgia to provide that additional appropriations be accomplished by resolution; to repeal conflicting ordinances; to provide for severability; to provide for codification; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes. #288556 10/14,21,28

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Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State November 23, 1993. CITY OF AVONDALE ESTATESEMPLOYMENT; CONTRACTS An Ordinance No. 859 To amend the Charter of the City of Avondale Estates, Georgia, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965, as amended, and for other purposes. BE IT ORDAINED BY the City of Avondale Estates and it is hereby ordained by the authority of same, acting pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965, as amended, that the Charter of the City of Avondale Estates, Georgia, be, and the same is, hereby amended as follows: SECTION 1 . Section 1-601 of Chapter VI, relating to officers and employees, is hereby amended to add subsections b and c so that as amended said section shall read as follows: Section 1-601 Appointment and salaries. (a) The board of mayor and commissioners shall appoint and fix the salary of the city manager, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the board. The said board shall fix the salaries of the city clerk, chief of police, treasurer, and the city attorney, and may appoint a city judge as provided for in this charter. The board of mayor and commissioners shall establish and make provision in the appropriation ordinance for such other offices, officers, agents, and employees as may be necessary. The city clerk, chief of police, and all other officers, agents and employees, except the treasurer, the city judge, the board of education and the appointees of the board of education, and the city attorney, provided for elsewhere in this charter, shall be appointed by the city manager and removable by him for cause at any time.

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(b) No person who is elected or appointed to the board of mayor and commissioners shall be eligible for compensated employment in any capacity with the city or to enter into a compensated contractual relationship in any capacity with the city during his or her service in such office and for a period of three years thereafter. (c) No member of the immediate family of a person who is elected or appointed to the board of mayor and commissioners shall be eligible for compensated employment in any capacity with the city or to enter into a compensated contractual relationship in any capacity with the city during such person's service as a member of the board of mayor or commissioners and for a period of three years thereafter. Member of the immediate family is defined as a parent, spouse, child (adopted or natural) or stepchild, brother or sister, grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law, sister/brother-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew of any person elected or appointed to the board or mayor and commissioners. SECTION 2 . All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. First Adoption: November 22, 1993 Attest: Phyllis D. Flowers, City Clerk Second Adoption: December 16, 1993 Attest: Phyllis D. Flowers, City Clerk PUBLISHER'S CERTIFICATE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB Personally appeared before the undersigned, a notary public within and for said county and State Gerald W. Crane publisher of Decatur-DeKalb News/Era a newspaper publisher at

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Decatur county of DeKalb State of Georgia who, being duly sworn, states on oath that the report of City of Chamblee a true copy of which is hereto annexed, was published in said newspaper in its issue of the 24th day of June, 1993 Gerald W. Crane, Publisher (by)Agent Acknowledgment of the publisher must be made before a notary public or other official authorized to administer oaths . Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of December, 1993. Marjorie G. Price Notary Public, Georgia State at Large My Commission Expires December 28, 1996 (SEAL) Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE ESTATES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES The Board of Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Avondale Estates has before it for consideration a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of Avondale Estates, Georgia. The following is a synopsis of the proposed amendment: Amendment of Section 1-601 of Chapter VI, relating to officers and employees, to add subsections b and c so that as amended said section would specify that no person who is elected or appointed to the board of mayor and commissioners shall be eligible for compensated employment

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in any capacity with the city or to enter into a compensated contractual relationship in any capacity with the city during his or her service in such office and for a period of three years thereafter; furthermore, that no member of the immediate family of a person who is elected or appointed to the board of mayor and commissioners shall be eligible for compensated employment in any capacity with the city or to enter into a compensated contractual relationship in any capacity with the city during such person's service as a member of the board of mayor and commissioners and for a period of three years thereafter with member of the immediate family defined as a parent, spouse, child (adopted or natural) or stepchild, brother or sister, grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law, sister/brother-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew of any person elected or appointed to the board or mayor and commissioners. Copies of the proposed amendment are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Avondale Estates and in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb County for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. The City Clerk of the City of Avondale Estates will furnish a copy of the proposed amendment to those persons who may have an interest therein upon written request. This proposed amendment will be considered for adoption by the Board of Mayor and Commissioners at its regular meeting on the 22nd day of November, 1993. It will be considered for final adoption at the board's regular meeting on the 16th day of December, 1993, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Hall of Avondale Estates. Notice given this 18th day of November, 1993. Phyllis D. Flowers, City Clerk Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 22, 1993.

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CITY OF MACONMACON FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AVERAGE COMPENSATION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MACON, GEORGIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH (6) OF ARTICLE I OF THE MACON FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM AS SET FORTH IN AN ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA, APPROVED APRIL 16, 1969 (GA. LAWS 1969, PAGE 2801, SECTIONS 1 AND 2), AS AMENDED BY AN ACT APPROVED APRIL 3, 1972 (GA. LAWS 1972, PAGE 3821), AS AMENDED, INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MACON, DIVISION 1, ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 5-502, PARAGRAPH (a) CODE OF MACON, GEORGIA (1978), AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO THE HOME RULE ACT OF 1965, 1965 GA. LAWS, PAGE 289, ET. SEQ., SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION FOR RETIREMENT UNDER THE PLAN SHALL BE COMPUTED PURSUANT TO THE ANNUAL AVERAGE OF THE HIGHEST THREE CALENDAR YEARS OF SERVICE PRIOR TO RETIREMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Macon, Georgia and it is hereby so ordained by the authority of the same as follows: Paragraph (6) of Article I of the Macon Fire and Police Department Employees Retirement System is hereby deleted in its entirety and a new Paragraph (6) is substituted in lieu thereof to read as follows: ARTICLE I Definitions (6) `Average Compensation' shall mean the annual average of basic compensation paid by the city to an employee based on the three calendar years of service, whether consecutive or nonconsecutive, which yields the highest average prior to his retirement. This amendment shall be effective to those members

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retiring after January 1, 1994. All charter provisions, ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SO ORDAINED this 16th day of Nov, 1993. David Carter President, City Council SO APPROVED this 17 day of Nov., 1993. Tommy C. Olmstead Mayor SO ORDAINED this 7th day of Dec, 1993. David Carter President, City Council SO APPROVED this 9 day of Dec, 1993. Tommy C. Olmstead Mayor SUBMITTED TO MAYOR'S OFFICE 11-17-93 RETURNED FROM MAYOR'S OFFICE 11-18-93 y.m. 9:00 a.m. City of Macon, Ga. I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance was duly passed at the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Macon, held 11-16-93. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Macon this 11-17-93. Steven G. Durden Clerk of Council SUBMITTED TO MAYOR'S OFFICE

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December 8, 1993 RETURNED FROM MAYOR'S OFFICE December 9, 1993 y.m. 11:00 a.m. City of Macon, Ga. I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance was duly passed at the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Macon, held 12-7-93. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Macon this 12-8-93. Steven G. Durden Clerk of Council December 20, 1993 I, Steven G. Durden, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the attached copy of Ordinance #O-93-0025, amending the Macon Fire and Police Employees retirement system so as to provide that the average compensation for retirement under the plan shall be computed pursuant to the annual average of the highest three calendar years of service prior to retirement, is a true and correct copy of said ordinance on file in the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Macon, Georgia. Steven G. Durden City Clerk STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF BIBB PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, A NOTARY PUBLIC WITHIN AND FOR ABOVE STATE AND COUNTY, FELECIA KING, WHO DEPOSES AND SAYS SHE IS CHECKING CLERK FOR THE MACON TELEGRAPH AND IS DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE PUBLISHER THEREOF TO MAKE THIS AFFIDAVIT, AND THAT ADVERTISEMENT AS PER ATTACHED CLIPPING HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE MACON TELEGRAPH ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

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11/6, 11/13, 11/20 SIGNED FELECIA KING THIS 20th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1993. Glenda B. Cole NOTARY PUBLIC, BIBB COUNTY, GEORGIA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JULY 8, 1995 GEORGIA, BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE This advertisement is to provide notice that the City of Macon proposed to amend the Charter of the City of Macon, Part I, Article V, Chapter 5, Section 5-502(a) of the Code of Macon, Georgia (1978), as amended in accordance with the procedure set forth in Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-35-3(b)) designated as the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965, as amended, so as to amend the requirements for computation of average compensation for retirement benefits under the Macon Fire and Police Employees Retirement System. Copies of the proposed amendments are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the City of Macon and in the Office of the Bibb County Superior Court Clerk. Robert E. Little Assistant City Attorney City of Macon 11/6, 13,20 - 8787 (86809) Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 22, 1993.

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APPELLATE COURTS SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA As of April 1, 1994 WILLIS B. HUNT, JR Chief Justice ROBERT BENHAM Justice GEORGE H. CARLEY Justice NORMAN S. FLETCHER Justice CAROL W. HUNSTEIN Justice LEAH SEARS-COLLINS Justice HUGH P. THOMPSON Justice JOLINE BATEMAN WILLIAMS Clerk NATHANIEL J. MIDDLETON Deputy Clerk LYNN M. HOGG Deputy Clerk WM. SCOTT HENWOOD Reporter FAYE S. ABBOTT Assistant Reporter COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA As of April 1, 1994 MARION T. POPE, JR Chief Judge A. W. BIRDSONG, JR Presiding Judge WILLIAM LeROY McMURRAY, JR Presiding Judge GARY B. ANDREWS Judge DOROTHY T. BEASLEY Judge ALAN BLACKBURN Judge CLARENCE COOPER Judge EDWARD H. JOHNSON Judge J. D. SMITH Judge VICTORIA McLAUGHLIN Clerk GAIL ARCENEAUX Special Deputy Clerk WM. SCOTT HENWOOD Reporter FAYE S. ABBOTT Assistant Reporter

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SUPERIOR COURTS JUDGES, DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, AND CALENDAR As of April 1, 1994 ALAPAHA CIRCUIT HONS. W. D. KNIGHT, Chief Judge, P. O. Box 846, Nashville, GA 31639 BROOKS E. BLITCH III, Judge, P. O. Box 335, Homerville, GA 31634 ROBERT (BOB) ELLIS, JR., D.A., P. O. Box 125, Nashville, GA 31639 AtkinsonFirst Monday in April and October BerrienFirst Monday in February and August ClinchThird Monday in March and September CookSecond Monday in January and July LanierFourth Monday in April and October ALCOVY CIRCUIT HONS. MARVIN W. SORRELLS, Chief Judge, P. O. Box 805, Monroe, GA, 30655 JOHN M. OTT, Judge, P. O. Box 1146, Covington, GA 30209 ALAN A. COOK, D.A., 1124 Clark Street, Covington, GA 30209 NewtonSecond and third Mondays in January, April, July, and October WaltonFirst and second Mondays in February, May, August, and November APPALACHIAN CIRCUIT HONS. BOBBY C. MILAM, Chief Judge, P. O. Box 2079, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 ELIZABETH GLAZEBROOK, Judge, P. O. Box 545, Jasper, GA 30143 ROGER G. QUEEN, D.A., Gilmer County Courthouse, Ellijay, GA 30540 FanninSecond Monday in May and November GilmerSecond Monday in April and October PickensSecond Monday in March and September

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ATLANTA CIRCUIT HONS. ISAAC JENRETTE, Chief Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T8905, Atlanta, GA 30303 WILLIAM H. ALEXANDER, Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T4855, Atlanta, GA 30303 JOSEPHINE COOK, Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T4755, Atlanta, GA 30303 WILLIAM W. DANIEL, Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T8655, Atlanta, GA 30303 FRANK M. ELDRIDGE, Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T4955, Atlanta, GA 30303 PHILIP F. ETHERIDGE, Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T8705, Atlanta, GA 30303 JOEL L. FRYER, Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T8955, Atlanta, GA 30303 WILLIAM B. HILL, JR., Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T8755, Atlanta, GA 30303 FRANK HULL, Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T4705, Atlanta, GA 30303 DON A. LANGHAM, Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T8855, Atlanta, GA 30303 ELIZABETH LONG, Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T4655, Atlanta, GA 30303 THELMA WYATT-CUMMINGS-MOORE, Judge, 185 Central Avenue, Suite T4905, Atlanta, GA 30303 LEWIS R. SLATON, D.A., 136 Pryor Street, Room 301, Atlanta, GA 30335 FultonFirst Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November ATLANTIC CIRCUIT HONS. JOHN R. HARVEY, Chief Judge, P. O. Box 1018, Pembroke, GA 31321-1018 DAVID L. CAVENDER, Judge, P. O. Box 713, Hinesville, GA 31313-0713 JAMES EMORY FINDLEY, Judge, P. O. Box 910, Reidsville, GA 30453-0910 DUNPONT KIRK CHENEY, D.A., P. O. Box 9, Hinesville, GA 31313-0009 BryanThird Monday in March; first Monday in November EvansFirst Monday in February and August LibertyThird Monday in February and September LongFirst Monday in March; third Monday in August McIntoshFourth Monday in May; first Monday in December TattnallThird Monday in April and October

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AUGUSTA CIRCUIT HONS. WILLIAM M. FLEMING, JR., Chief Judge, 305 City-County Building, Augusta, GA 30911 BERNARD J. MULHERIN, SR., Judge, 305 City-County Building, Augusta, GA 30911 J. CARLISLE OVERSTREET, Judge, 320 City-County Building, Augusta, GA 30911 ALBERT McELVEEN PICKETT, Judge, 311 City-County Building, Augusta, GA 30911 JOHN H. RUFFIN, JR., Judge, 320 City-County Building, Augusta, GA 30911 DANIEL J. CRAIG, D.A., 551 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 BurkeFourth Monday in April and October ColumbiaFourth Monday in March and September RichmondThird Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November BLUE RIDGE CIRCUIT HONS. FRANK C. MILLS III, Chief Judge, 100 North Street, Suite 20, Canton, GA 30114-2707 RICHARD S. (STAN) GAULT, Judge, 160 Forsyth County Courthouse, Cumming, GA 30130-2430 C. MICHAEL ROACH, Judge, 130 E. Main Street, Suite 210, Canton, GA 30114 GARRY T. MOSS, D.A., P. O. Box 428, Canton, GA 30114 CherokeeSecond Monday in January, May, and September ForsythSecond Monday in March, July, and November BRUNSWICK CIRCUIT HONS. A. BLENN TAYLOR, JR., Chief Judge, P.O. Box 879, Brunswick, GA 31521-0879 JAMES R. TUTEN, JR., Judge, P.O. Box 1473, Brunswick, GA 31521-1473 AMANDA F. WILLIAMS, Judge P.O. Box 879, Brunswick, GA 31521-0879 E. M. WILKES, III, Judge, P.O. Box 1504, Hazlehurst, GA 31539 GLENN THOMAS, JR., D.A., P.O. Box 416, Jesup, GA 31545 ApplingSecond and third Mondays in February; third and fourth Mondays in October CamdenFirst Monday in April and November GlynnSecond Monday in March and September Jeff DavisFirst and second Mondays in March; fourth Monday in September; first Monday in October WayneThird and fourth Mondays in April and November

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CHATTAHOOCHEE CIRCUIT HONS. E. MULLINS WHISNANT, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902-1340 KENNETH B. FOLLOWILL, Judge, P.O. Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902-1340 JOHN D. ALLEN, Judge, P.O. Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902-1340 WILLIAM J. (BILL) SMITH, Judge, P.O. Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902-1340 DOUGLAS C. PULLEN, D.A., P.O. Box 1340, Government Center, Columbus, GA 31902 ChattahoocheeFourth Monday in March and September HarrisSecond Monday in January, May, and September MarionFourth Monday in April and October MuscogeeFirst Monday in February, April, June, August, October, and December TalbotSecond Monday in March and November; third Monday in August TaylorSecond Monday in February, June, and October CHEROKEE CIRCUIT HONS., TOM POPE, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 1117, Calhoun, GA 30703-1117 SHEPERD LEE HOWELL, Judge, 135 W. Cherokee Avenue, Suite 322, Cartersville, GA 30120 JEFFERSON DAVIS, JR., Judge, P.O. Box 1986, Cartersville, GA 30120 T. JOSEPH CAMPBELL, D.A., 135 W. Cherokee Street, Frank Moore Judicial Building, Suite 368, Cartersville, GA 30120 BartowFirst Monday in February and August; fourth Monday in April; third Monday in October GordonFirst Monday in March, June, and December; second Monday in September CLAYTON CIRCUIT HONS. WILLIAM H. ISON, Chief Judge, 315 Clayton County Courthouse, Annex 2, Jonesboro, GA 30236 MATT SIMMONS, Judge, 209 Clayton County Courthouse, Annex 2, Jonesboro, GA 30236 KENNETH KILPATRICK, Judge, 215 Clayton County Courthouse, Annex 2, Jonesboro, GA 30236 DEBORAH BENEFIELD, Judge, Clayton County Courthouse, Annex 2 Jonesboro, GA 30236 ROBERT E. KELLER, D.A., 101 Clayton County Courthouse, 121 S. McDonough Street, Annex 2, Jonesboro, GA 30236 ClaytonFirst Monday in February, May, August, and November

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COBB CIRCUIT HONS. WATSON L. WHITE, Chief Judge, 30 Waddell St., Marietta, GA 30090-9643 MARY STALEY, Judge, 30 Waddell St., Marietta, GA 30090-9643 ROBERT E. FLOURNOY, JR., Judge, 30 Waddell St., Marietta, GA 30090-9643 HARRIS HINES, Judge, 30 Waddell St., Marietta, GA 30090-9643 GEORGE H. KREEGER, Judge, 30 Waddell St., Marietta, GA 30090-9643 DOROTHY A. ROBINSON, Judge, 30 Waddell St., Marietta, GA 30090-9643 MICHAEL STODDARD, Judge, 30 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090-9643 TOM CHARRON, D.A., 10 East Park Square, Cobb County Admin. Bldg., Suite 330, Marietta, GA 30090-9619 CobbSecond Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November CONASAUGA CIRCUIT HONS. COY H. TEMPLES, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 732, Dalton, GA 30722 WILLIAM T. BOYETT, Judge, P.O. Box 2582, Dalton, GA 30722 CHARLES A. PANNELL, JR., Judge, P.O. Box 596, Dalton, GA 30722 JACK PARTAIN III, D.A., P.O. Box 953, Dalton, GA 30722-0953 MurraySecond Monday in February and August WhitfieldSecond Monday in January and July CORDELE CIRCUIT HONS. WHITFIELD R. FORRESTER, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 701, Cordele, GA 31015 G. MALLON FAIRCLOTH, Judge, P.O. Box 873, Cordele, GA 31015 JOHN C. PRIDGEN, D.A., P.O. Box 5510, Cordele, GA 31015-5510 Ben HillSecond and third Mondays in January; first and second Mondays in April; third and fourth Mondays in June; and third and fourth Mondays in September and Monday following CrispThird and fourth Mondays in February and Monday following; second, third, and fourth Mondays in May and November; second and third Mondays in August DoolyFourth Monday in January and Monday following the third and fourth Mondays in April, July, and October WilcoxSecond and third Mondays in March; fourth Monday in August and Monday following; first and second Mondays in December COWETA CIRCUIT HONS. DEWEY SMITH, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 623, Carrollton, GA 30117 ALLEN B. KEEBLE, Judge, Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, GA 30240 WILLIAM F. LEE, JR., Judge, P.O. Box 8, Newnan, GA 30264 PETER J. SKANDALAKIS, D.A., 118 Ridley Avenue, LaGrange, GA 30240 CarrollSecond Monday in January; first Monday in April and October; third Monday in June CowetaFirst Monday in March; first Tuesday in September HeardThird Monday in March and September MeriwetherThird Monday in February, May, August, and November TroupFirst Monday in February, May, August, and November

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DOUGHERTY CIRCUIT HONS. ASA D. KELLEY, JR., Chief Judge, P.O. Box 1827, Albany, GA 31702-1827 LORING ALBERT GRAY, JR., Judge, P.O. Box 1827, Albany, GA 31702-1827 BRITT R. PRIDDY, D.A., 225 Pine Street, P.O. Box 1827, Albany, GA 31702-1827 DoughertySecond Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November DOUGLAS CIRCUIT HONS. ROBERT J. (BOB) JAMES, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 794, Douglasville, GA 30133 DAVID T. EMERSON, Judge, P.O. Box 797, Douglasville, GA 30133 DAVID McDADE, D.A., Douglas County Courthouse, Room 205, Douglasville, GA 30134 DouglasSecond Monday in April and October DUBLIN CIRCUIT HONS. WILLIAM MALCOLM TOWSON, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 2069, Dublin, GA 31040 DUBIGNION (DUB) DOUGLAS, Senior Judge, P.O. Box 2117, Dublin, GA 31040 H. GIBBS FLANDERS, JR., Judge, P.O. Box 2100, Dublin, GA 31040 RALPH WALKE, D.A., P.O. Box 2029, Dublin, GA 31040 JohnsonThird Monday in March, June, September, and December LaurensFourth Monday in January, April, July, and October TreutlenThird Monday in February and August TwiggsSecond Monday in January, April, July, and October EASTERN CIRCUIT HONS. PERRY BRANNEN, JR., Chief Judge, 204 Chatham County Courthouse, 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31499 CHARLES B. MIKELL, JR., Judge, 203 Chatham County Courthouse, 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401 JAMES W. HEAD, Judge, 209 Chatham County Courthouse, 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31499 MICHAEL L. KARPF, Judge, 212 Chatham County Courthouse, 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401-3239 SPENCER LAWTON, JR., D.A., 133 Montgomery Street, P.O. Box 2309, Savannah, GA 31402 ChathamFirst Monday in March, June, September, and December

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ENOTAH CIRCUIT HONS. HUGH W. STONE, Chief Judge, 114 Courthouse Street, Box 2, Blairsville, GA 30512 DAVID E. BARRETT, Judge, 1650 S. Main Street, Suite K, Cleveland, GA 30528 C. DAVID TURK III, D.A., Lumpkin County Courthouse, Courthouse Hill, Dahlonega, GA 30533 LumpkinFourth Monday in February and August TownsJanuary 1 and July 1 UnionJanuary 1 and July 1 WhiteFirst Monday in April and October FLINT CIRCUIT HONS. WILLIAM H. CRAIG, Chief Judge, Henry County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, McDonough, GA 30253-3220 E. BYRON SMITH, Judge, Lamar County Courthouse, Box 5, Barnesville, GA 30204 TOMMY K. FLOYD, D.A., Henry County Courthouse, No. 1 Courthouse Square, McDonough, GA 30253-3220 ButtsFirst and second Mondays in February and November; first Monday in May; third and fourth Mondays in August HenrySecond, third, and fourth Mondays in January, April, July, and October LamarFirst and second Mondays in March, June, and December, second and third Mondays in September MonroeThird and fourth Mondays in February, May, and November; first and second Mondays in August GRIFFIN CIRCUIT HONS. ANDREW J. WHALEN, JR., Chief Judge, P.O. Box 627, Griffin, GA 30224 PASCHAL A. ENGLISH, JR., Judge, 145 Johnson Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214 BEN J. MILLER, Judge, P.O. Box 307, Thomaston, GA 30286 JOHNNIE CALDWELL, D.A., P.O. Box 871, Thomaston, GA 30286 FayetteFirst Monday in March; second Monday in September PikeThird Monday in April and November SpaldingFirst Monday in February, June, and October UpsonThird Monday in March and August; first Monday in November GWINNETT CIRCUIT HONS. HOMER M. STARK, Chief Judge, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30245 FRED A. BISHOP, JR., Judge, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30245 MICHAEL C. CLARK, Judge, 75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30245 JAMES W. OXENDINE, Judge, 75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30245 K. DAWSON JACKSON, Judge, 75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30245 RICHARD T. WINEGARDEN, Judge, 75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30245 DANIEL PORTER, D.A., 75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30245 GwinnettFirst Monday in January, March, May, July, and November; second Monday in September

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HOUSTON CIRCUIT HONS. L.A. McCONNELL, JR., Chief Judge, 300 Houston County Courthouse, Perry, GA 31069 GEORGE FRANCIS NUNN, JR., Judge, 300 Houston County Courthouse, Perry, GA 31069 EDWARD D. LUKEMIRE, D.A., 1009 Jernigan St., Perry, GA 31069 HoustonFirst Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT HONS. JOSEPH E. LOGGINS, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 464, Summerville, GA 30747 KRISTINA C. CONNELLY, Judge, P.O. Box 179, Summerville, GA 30747 JOE B. TUCKER, Judge, Catoosa County Courthouse, Ringgold, GA 30736 JON BOLLING WOOD, Judge, P.O. Box 1185, LaFayette, GA 30728 RALPH VAN PELT, JR., D.A., P.O. Box 1025, LaFayette, GA 30728 CatoosaFirst Monday in March; second Monday in September ChattoogaFirst Monday in February and August DadeFirst Monday in April; second Monday in October WalkerFirst Monday in May and November MACON CIRCUIT HONS. WALKER P. JOHNSON, JR., Chief Judge, 310 Bibb County Courthouse, Macon, GA 31201 G. BRYANT CULPEPPER, Judge, 310 Bibb County Courthouse, Macon, GA 31201 TOMMY DAY WILCOX, JR., Judge, 310 Bibb County Courthouse, Macon, GA 31201 W. LOUIS SANDS, Judge, 310 Bibb County Courthouse, Macon, GA 31201 CHARLES H. WESTON, D.A., 661 Mulberry Street, 3rd Floor, Grand Building, Macon, GA 31201 BibbFirst Monday in February, April, June, August, October, and December CrawfordThird and fourth Mondays in March and October PeachFirst and second Mondays in March and August; third and fourth Mondays in November MIDDLE CIRCUIT HONS. WALTER C. McMILLAN, JR., Chief Judge, P.O. Box 1015, Sandersville, GA 31082-1015 MARVIN B. HARTLEY, JR., Judge, P.O. Box 869, Lyons, GA 30436-0869 RICHARD A. MALONE, D.A., P.O. Drawer J, Swainsboro, GA 30401 CandlerFirst and second Mondays in February and August EmanuelSecond Monday in January, April, July, and October JeffersonSecond Monday in May and November ToombsFourth Monday in February, May, August, and November WashingtonFirst Monday in March, June, September, and December

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MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT HONS. ROBERT B. STRUBLE, Chief Judge, P. O. Box 758, Toccoa, GA 30577 E. H. (BUCKY) WOODS III, Judge, P. O. Box 485, Clarkesville, GA 30523 MIKE CRAWFORD, D.A., P.O. Box 738, Clarkesville, GA 30523 HabershamJanuary 1 and July 1 RabunJanuary 1 and July 1 StephensJanuary 1 and July 1 NORTHEASTERN CIRCUIT HONS. RICHARD WAYNE STORY, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 1778, Gainesville, GA 30503 JOHN GIRARDEAU, Judge, P.O. Box 49, Gainesville, GA 30503 C. ANDREW FULLER, Judge, P.O. Box 3362, Gainesville, GA 30503 LYDIA SARTAIN, D.A., P.O. Box 1690, Gainesville, GA 30503 DawsonFirst Monday in February and August HallFirst Monday in May and November; second Monday in January and July NORTHERN CIRCUIT HONS. WILLIAM F. GRANT, Chief Judge, P. O. Box 1009, Elberton, GA 30635 GEORGE H. BRYANT, Judge, P.O. Box 950, Hartwell, GA 30643 LINDSAY A. TISE, JR., D.A., P.O. Box 515, Hartwell, GA 30643 ElbertThird Monday in January; fourth Monday in July FranklinThird Monday in March and September HartThird Monday in February and August MadisonThird Monday in April and October OglethorpeThird Monday in May and November OCMULGEE CIRCUIT HONS. HUGH P. THOMPSON, Chief Judge, P.O. Drawer 1050, Milledgeville, GA 31061 JOHN LEE PARROTT, Judge, P.O. Box 1328, Gray, GA 31032-1328 WILLIAM A. PRIOR, JR., Judge, P.O. Box 728, Madison, GA 30650 JOE BRILEY, D.A., P.O. Box 1209, Gray, GA 31032 BaldwinSecond Monday in January, April, July, and October GreeneFourth Monday in January, April, August, and November HancockFourth Monday in March and September JasperSecond Monday in February, May, August, and November JonesFirst Monday in February and August; third Monday in April and October MorganFirst Monday in March, June, September, and December PutnamThird Monday in March, June, September, and December WilkinsonFourth Monday in February; first Monday in April and October; third Monday in August

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OCONEE CIRCUIT HONS. HUGH LAWSON, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 269, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 PHILLIP R. WEST, Judge, P.O. Box 1058, Eastman, GA 31023-1058 TIMOTHY VAUGHN, Acting D.A., P.O. Box 1027, Eastman, GA 31023-1027 BleckleyFirst Monday in March; second Monday in July and November DodgeThird Monday in February, May, August, and November MontgomeryFirst Monday in February, May, August, and November PulaskiSecond and third Mondays in March and September; second Monday in June and December TelfairFourth Monday in February and June; third and fourth Mondays in October WheelerSecond Monday in February and October; third Monday in June OGEECHEE CIRCUIT HONS. FAYE SANDERS MARTIN, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 803, Statesboro, GA 30458 WILLIAM J. NEVILLE, Judge, P.O. Box 1453, Statesboro, GA 30458 R. JOSEPH MARTIN, III, D.A., P.O. Box 1640, Statesboro, GA 30458 BullochFirst Monday in February, May, August, and November EffinghamFirst Monday in June and December JenkinsFirst Monday in March and September ScrevenSecond Monday in January; first Monday in April, July, and October PATAULA CIRCUIT HONS. LOWREY S. STONE, Chief Judge, P.O. Drawer 687, Blakely, GA 31723 JOE C. BISHOP, Judge, P.O. Box 856, Dawson, GA 31742 CHARLES M. FERGUSON, D.A., P.O. Drawer 30, Cuthbert, GA 31740 ClayThird Monday in March and November EarlyThird Monday in January and July MillerFourth Monday in February and October QuitmanFourth Monday in March and September RandolphFirst Monday in May and November SeminoleSecond Monday in April and October TerrellFirst Monday in June and December PIEDMONT CIRCUIT HONS. THADDEUS PENN McWHORTER, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 685, Winder, GA 30680 ROBERT W. ADAMSON, Judge, P.O. Box 8, Jefferson, GA 30549 TIMOTHY G. MADISON, D.A., P.O. Box 276, Jefferson, GA 30549 BanksFirst and second Mondays in April and October BarrowLast Monday in January; first and second Mondays in February; second and third Mondays in August; first and second Mondays in May and November JacksonFirst and second Mondays in March; second and third Mondays in September

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ROCKDALE CIRCUIT HONS. CLARENCE VAUGHN, JR., Chief Judge, P.O. Box 978, Conyers, GA 30207 SIDNEY L. NATION, Judge, P.O. Box 289, Conyers, GA 30207 CHERYL FISHER CUSTER, D.A., 922 Court Street, Room 303, Conyers, GA 30207 RockdaleFirst Monday in January, April, July, and October ROME CIRCUIT HONS. ROBERT G. WALTHER, Chief Judge, Room 224, 12 E. 4th Ave., Rome, GA 30161 WALTER J. MATTHEWS, Judge, Room 107, 12 E. 4th Ave., Rome, GA 30161 LARRY SALMON, Judge, Room G-7, 12 E. 4th Ave., Rome, GA 30161 STEPHEN F. LANIER, D.A., Floyd County Courthouse, Rome, GA 30160 FloydSecond Monday in January, March, July, and September; first Monday in May and November SOUTH GEORGIA CIRCUIT HONS. A. WALLACE CATO, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 65, Bainbridge, GA 31717-0065 WILLARD H. CHASON, Judge, P.O. Box 729, Cairo, GA 31728 J. BROWN MOSELEY, D.A., P.O. Drawer 1843, Bainbridge, GA 31717 BakerThird Monday in January and July CalhounLast Monday in May and November DecaturFirst Monday in February, May, August, and November GradyThird Monday in March and September MitchellSecond Monday in January and July and third Monday in April and October SOUTHERN CIRCUIT HONS. GEORGE A. HORKAN, JR., Chief Judge, P.O. Box 682, Moultrie, GA 31776-0682 ROY MILLER LILLY, Judge, P.O. Box 71, Thomasville, GA 31799 H. ARTHUR McLANE, Judge, P.O. Box 1349, Valdosta, GA 31603H. LAMAR COLE, D.A., P.O. Box 99, Valdosta, GA 31603-0099 BrooksFirst Monday in April and November ColquittFirst Monday in February and August EcholsFirst Monday in February and August LowndesFirst Monday in March and the first Tuesday immediately following the first Monday in September ThomasFirst Monday in April and October

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SOUTHWESTERN CIRCUIT HONS. THAD GIBSON, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 784, Americus, GA 31709 R. RUCKER SMITH, Judge, P.O. Box 784, Americus, GA 31709 JOHN R. PARKS, D.A., P.O. Box 1328, Americus, GA 31709 LeeFourth Monday in April and October MaconSecond Monday in May and November SchleySecond Monday in February and August StewartThird Monday in March and September SumterFourth Monday in February, May, and August; Monday following the fourth Thursday in November WebsterSecond Monday in January and July STONE MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT HONS. HILTON FULLER, Chief Judge, 306 DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, GA 30030-3356 ROBERT JOSEPH CASTELLANI, Judge, 402 DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, GA 30030-3356 DANIEL M. COURSEY, JR., Judge, 303 DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, GA 30030-3356 MICHAEL E. HANCOCK, Judge, 403 DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, GA 30030-3356 LINDA WARREN HUNTER, Judge, 505 DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, GA 30030-3356 ROBERT P. MALLIS, Judge, 905 DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, GA 30030-3356 CLARENCE F. (CHUCK) SEELIGER, Judge, 801 DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, GA 30030-3356 JAMES H. (JIM) WEEKS, Judge, 900 DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, GA 30030-3356 GAIL C. FLAKE, Judge, 504 DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, GA 0030-3356 J. TOM MORGAN, D.A., 700 DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, GA 30030-3356 DeKalbFirst Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November TALLAPOOSA CIRCUIT HONS. ARTHUR W. FUDGER, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 186, Buchanan, GA 30113 F. MARION CUMMINGS, Judge, 106 Polk County Courthouse, Cedartown, GA 30125 W. A. (BILL) FOSTER III, Judge, P.O. Box 301, Dallas, GA 30132 GEORGE C. TURNER, JR., D.A., P.O. Box 349, Buchanan, GA 30113 HaralsonThird Monday in January and August PauldingThird Monday in February and September PolkThird Monday in March and July

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TIFTON CIRCUIT HONS. W.J. FOREHAND, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 1465, Tifton, GA 31793-1465 JOHN D. CROSBY, Judge, P.O. Box 891, Tifton, GA 31793-0891 C. PAUL BOWDEN, D.A., P.O. Box 1252, Tifton, GA 31794 IrwinThird and fourth Mondays in February; second and third Mondays in May and November TiftFirst Monday in March and September; first and second Mondays in June and December TurnerSecond and third Mondays in January and July; second Monday in April and October WorthFourth Monday in January, April, July, and October TOOMBS CIRCUIT HONS. ROBERT L. STEVENS, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 27, Thomson, GA 30824 E. PURNELL DAVIS II, Judge, P.O. Box 66, Warrenton, GA 30828 DENNIS CARL SANDRES, D.A., P.O. Drawer 966, Thomson, GA 30824 GlascockThird Monday in February, May, August, and November LincolnFourth Monday in January and July; third Monday in April and October McDuffieSecond Monday in March, June, September, and December TaliaferroFourth Monday in February, May, August, and November WarrenThird Monday in January, first Monday in April, July, and October WilkesFirst Monday in February, May, August, and November WAYCROSS CIRCUIT HONS. ELIE L. HOLTON, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 1205, Douglas, GA 31533-1205 CLEARENCE D. BLOUNT, Judge, Ware County Courthouse, Waycross, GA 31501-3549 JOSEPH B. NEWTON, Judge, P.O. Box 1507, Waycross, GA 31502 RICHARD CURRIE, D.A., Ware County Courthouse, Waycross, GA 31501-3516 BaconThird Monday in April; second Monday in October BrantleyFourth Monday in January; second Monday in September CharltonFourth Monday in February and September CoffeeThird Monday in March and October PierceFirst Monday in May and December WareFirst Monday in April; second Monday in November WESTERN CIRCUIT HONS. JOSEPH J. GAINES, Chief Judge, P.O. Box 8045, Athens, GA 30603-8045 LAWTON E. STEPHENS, Judge, P.O. Box 8064, Athens, GA 30603-8064 HARRY N. GORDON, D.A., 325 E. Washington Street, Room 500, Athens, GA 30601 ClarkeSecond Monday in January, April, July, and October OconeeSecond Monday in March and September

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INDEX TABULAR INDEX PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION Alcoholic beverages; regulation by the state, counties, and municipalities; exhibition of nudity 2018 Counties and municipalities; ad valorem tax sharing; regional facilities; contracts 2025 Courts; nonuniform pilot projects 2020 Health care providers; contracts or agreements which may have the effect of lessening competition 2022 Raffles by nonprofit organizations; legality; regulation 2024 State Board of Pardons and Paroles; powers; mandatory service of sentences; sentences of life without parole 2015 OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED Code Section 1-4-11; enacted 1403 Code Section 2-7-92; amended 97 Code Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 4; enacted 1761 Code Sections 2-11-70 thru 2-11-77; enacted 1761 Code Section 2-14-41.1; enacted 1716 Code Section 3-1-2; amended 553 Code Section 3-3-7; amended 237 Code Section 3-3-7; amended 395 Code Section 3-3-24.1; amended 237 Code Section 3-4-25; amended 553 Code Section 3-4-90; amended 553 Code Section 3-4-90; amended 237 Code Section 3-6-23; amended 97 Code Section 3-9-10; amended 553 Code Section 3-9-11; amended 553 Code Title 4, Chapter 14; enacted 999 Code Sections 4-14-1 thru 4-14-5; enacted 999 Code Section 5-6-34; amended 347 Code Section 5-6-35; amended 347 Code Section 5-6-46; amended 346 Code Section 5-7-1; amended 311 Code Section 5-7-1; amended 1012 Code Section 5-7-1.1; enacted 856 Code Section 7-1-321; amended 1780 Code Section 7-1-620; amended 215 Code Section 7-1-621; amended 215 Code Section 7-1-622; amended 215 Code Section 7-1-623; amended 215 Code Section 7-1-624; amended 215 Code Section 7-1-625; amended 215 Code Section 7-1-627; enacted 215 Code Section 7-1-658; amended 1780

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Code Section 7-1-682; amended 1780 Code Section 7-1-702; amended 1780 Code Section 7-1-705; amended 1780 Code Section 7-1-912; amended 1780 Code Section 7-1-913; amended 1780 Code Section 7-1-1000; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1001; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1003; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1004; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1005; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1006; amended 97 Code Section 7-1-1006; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1008; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1010; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1011; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1014; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1016; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1017; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1018; amended 570 Code Section 7-1-1019; amended 97 Code Section 7-1-1021; enacted 570 Code Section 7-8-1; amended 97 Code Section 8-2-23; amended 1108 Code Section 8-2-31; amended 97 Code Section 8-3-50; amended 237 Code Title 8, Chapter 3, Article 6; enacted 471 Code Sections 8-3-330 thru 8-3-332; enacted 471 Code Section 9-11-28; amended 1007 Code Section 9-12-93; amended 310 Code Section 9-14-53; amended 97 Code Section 9-15-14; amended 856 Code Section 10-1-8; amended 696 Code Section 10-1-255; amended 97 Code Section 10-1-310; amended 1368 Code Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 14A; enacted 1915 Code Sections 10-1-360 thru 10-1-362; enacted 1915 Code Section 10-1-441; amended 97 Code Section 10-1-492; amended 161 Code Section 10-1-661; amended 97 Code Section 10-1-830; amended 1165 Code Section 10-1-831; amended 1165 Code Section 10-1-832; amended 1165 Code Section 10-1-833; amended 1165 Code Section 10-1-834; amended 1165 Code Section 10-1-835; amended 1165 Code Section 10-1-837; enacted 1165 Code Section 10-1-838; enacted 1165 Code Section 10-1-871; amended 97 Code Section 10-1-873; amended 97 Code Section 10-1-891; amended 97 Code Section 10-1-893; amended 97 Code Section 10-2-5; amended 97 Code Section 10-4-102; amended 97

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Code Section 10-5-2; amended 860 Code Section 10-5-10; amended 860 Code Title 10, Chapter 5B; enacted 536 Code Sections 10-5B-1 thru 10-5B-8; enacted 536 Code Section 10-7-24; amended 746 Code Section 10-7-31; enacted 870 Code Section 10-9-3; amended 421 Code Section 10-9-12; amended 421 Code Section 10-9-13; amended 421 Code Section 10-9-16.2; enacted 421 Code Section 11-9-105; amended 1693 Code Section 11-9-302; amended 1693 Code Section 11-9-313; amended 1693 Code Section 11-9-318; amended 1693 Code Section 11-9-401; amended 1693 Code Section 11-9-402; amended 1693 Code Section 11-9-403; amended 1693 Code Section 11-9-404; amended 1693 Code Section 11-9-405; amended 1693 Code Section 11-9-406; amended 1693 Code Section 11-9-407; amended 1693 Code Section 11-9-409; enacted 1693 Code Section 11-12-101; amended 1693 Code Section 11-12-102; amended 1693 Code Section 12-2-2; amended 1101 Code Section 12-3-3; amended 173 Code Section 12-3-481; amended 590 Code Section 12-3-524; amended 493 Code Title 12, Chapter 3, Article 7, Part 12; enacted 1251 Code Sections 12-3-560 thru 12-3-574; enacted 1251 Code Section 12-5-4; enacted 863 Code Section 12-5-31; amended 863 Code Section 12-5-38.1; amended 97 Code Section 12-5-38.1; amended 555 Code Section 12-5-96; amended 863 Code Section 12-7-3; amended 1650 Code Section 12-7-6; amended 1650 Code Section 12-7-7; amended 1650 Code Section 12-7-8; amended 1650 Code Section 12-7-12; amended 1650 Code Section 12-7-15; amended 1650 Code Section 12-7-17; amended 1650 Code Section 12-8-24; amended 1922 Code Section 12-8-30.8; amended 1101 Code Section 12-8-54; amended 1101 Code Section 12-8-66; amended 483 Code Section 12-8-69; amended 483 Code Section 12-8-82; amended 1101 Code Section 12-8-92; amended 483 Code Section 12-8-94; amended 1101 Code Section 12-8-94; amended 483 Code Section 12-8-95.1; amended 483 Code Section 12-8-161; amended 1101

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Code Section 12-3-3; amended 804 Code Section 12-13-8; amended 804 Code Section 12-13-9; amended 804 Code Section 12-13-10; amended 804 Code Section 12-13-11; amended 804 Code Section 12-13-12; amended 804 Code Section 12-13-13; amended 804 Code Section 12-13-14; amended 804 Code Section 12-13-18; amended 804 Code Section 12-13-19; amended 804 Code Section 12-13-20; amended 804 Code Section 13-8-35; amended 97 Code Title 13, Chapter 11; enacted 1398 Code Sections 13-11-1 thru 13-11-11; enacted 1398 Code Section 14-2-142; amended 97 Code Section 14-3-854; amended 97 Code Section 14-3-856; amended 97 Code Section 14-4-40; amended 694 Code Section 14-8-2; amended 1674 Code Section 14-8-7; amended 97 Code Section 14-8-9; amended 97 Code Section 14-8-23; amended 97 Code Section 14-8-38; amended 97 Code Section 14-8-44; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-45; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-46; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-47; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-48; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-49; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-50; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-51; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-52; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-53; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-54; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-55; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-56; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-57; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-58; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-59; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-60; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-8-61; enacted 1674 Code Section 14-9-201; amended 161 Code Section 14-9-801; amended 161 Code Section 14-9-805; enacted 161 Code Section 14-11-204; amended 161 Code Section 14-11-208; amended 97 Code Section 14-11-308; amended 161 Code Section 14-11-611; enacted 161 Code Section 14-11-901; amended 97 Code Section 14-11-904; amended 97 Code Section 14-11-1012; amended 97 Code Section 14-11-1107; amended 97 Code Section 15-6-3; amended 360

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Code Section 15-6-3; amended 1052 Code Section 15-6-18; amended 1052 Code Section 15-6-27; amended 97 Code Section 15-6-28; amended 97 Code Section 15-6-28.1; amended 97 Code Section 15-6-30; amended 97 Code Section 15-6-61; amended 1693 Code Section 15-6-64; repealed 237 Code Section 15-6-67; amended 1096 Code Section 15-6-77; amended 1693 Code Section 15-6-85; repealed 607 Code Section 15-6-88; amended 620 Code Section 15-6-90; amended 97 Code Section 15-6-90; amended 620 Code Section 15-6-91; amended 97 Code Section 15-6-92; amended 97 Code Section 15-6-94; amended 665 Code Section 15-6-95; amended 97 Code Section 15-6-96; enacted 671 Code Section 15-9-4; amended 1665 Code Section 15-9-10; amended 237 Code Section 15-9-17; enacted 725 Code Section 15-9-30.5; enacted 1163 Code Section 15-9-36; amended 1665 Code Section 15-9-60; amended 1173 Code Section 15-9-60; amended 97 Code Section 15-9-63; amended 620 Code Section 15-9-65; amended 620 Code Section 15-9-105; amended 97 Code Section 15-9-120; amended 1665 Code Section 15-10-20; amended 607 Code Section 15-10-62; amended 292 Code Section 15-10-63; amended 292 Code Section 15-10-82; amended 1787 Code Section 15-10-200; amended 1787 Code Section 15-10-203; enacted 865 Code Section 15-11-5; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-5.1; enacted 1012 Code Section 15-11-10; amended 562 Code Section 15-11-13; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-17; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-19; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-20; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-35; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-35.1; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-37; amended 1625 Code Section 15-11-37; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-38; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-39; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-40; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-58; amended 97 Code Section 15-11-60; amended 1012 Code Section 15-11-66; enacted 417

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Code Section 15-12-40.1; enacted 408 Code Section 15-12-61; amended 607 Code Section 15-12-67; amended 874 Code Section 15-12-71; amended 607 Code Section 15-12-75; repealed 607 Code Section 15-12-76; repealed 607 Code Section 15-12-78; amended 607 Code Section 15-12-79; repealed 607 Code Section 15-12-83; amended 237 Code Section 15-14-33; amended 1007 Code Section 15-14-36; amended 1007 Code Section 15-14-37; enacted 1007 Code Section 15-16-1; amended 521 Code Section 15-16-5; amended 747 Code Section 15-16-8; amended 521 Code Section 15-16-8; amended 237 Code Section 15-16-20; amended 620 Code Section 15-16-23; amended 747 Code Section 15-16-27; amended 1179 Code Section 15-18-14; amended 97 Code Section 15-18-18; amended 97 Code Section 15-18-22; amended 313 Code Section 15-20-3; amended 97 Code Section 15-20-4; amended 97 Code Section 15-21-100; amended 97 Code Section 15-21-112; amended 1800 Code Section 16-5-5; enacted 1370 Code Section 16-5-21; amended 1920 Code Section 16-5-21; amended 1012 Code Section 16-5-24; amended 1012 Code Section 16-5-40; amended 1959 Code Section 16-5-44.1; enacted 1625 Code Section 16-5-71; amended 446 Code Section 16-6-1; amended 1959 Code Section 16-6-2; amended 1959 Code Section 16-6-4; amended 1959 Code Section 16-6-22.2; amended 1959 Code Section 16-8-4; amended 650 Code Section 16-8-11; amended 650 Code Section 16-8-12; amended 359 Code Section 16-8-41; amended 1959 Code Section 16-9-20; amended 1787 Code Section 16-9-21; amended 1787 Code Section 16-9-56; amended 850 Code Section 16-10-6; amended 607 Code Section 16-10-24.2; enacted 331 Code Section 16-10-52; amended 852 Code Section 16-11-35; amended 1012 Code Section 16-11-66; amended 97 Code Section 16-11-101; amended 1012 Code Section 16-11-101.1; enacted 1012 Code Section 16-11-127.1; amended 543 Code Section 16-11-127.1; amended 547

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Code Section 16-11-127.1; amended 1012 Code Section 16-11-129; amended 351 Code Section 16-11-130; amended 547 Code Section 16-11-132; enacted 1012 Code Section 16-12-1; amended 1158 Code Section 16-12-2; amended 650 Code Section 16-12-51; amended 1002 Code Section 16-12-51; amended 490 Code Section 16-12-52; amended 1002 Code Section 16-12-52; amended 490 Code Section 16-12-161; enacted 334 Code Section 16-13-25; amended 169 Code Section 16-13-26; amended 169 Code Section 16-13-28; amended 169 Code Section 16-13-31; amended 169 Code Section 16-13-71; amended 169 Code Section 16-13-71; amended 849 Code Section 16-14-3; amended 1625 Code Section 17-5-51; amended 963 Code Section 17-5-52; amended 963 Code Section 17-6-1; amended 1270 Code Section 17-6-1; amended 532 Code Section 17-6-1; amended 1625 Code Section 17-6-15; amended 532 Code Section 17-6-50; amended 532 Code Section 17-7-110; repealed 1895 Code Section 17-7-210; repealed 1895 Code Section 17-7-211; repealed 1895 Code Section 17-10-1; amended 1959 Code Section 17-10-6; amended 1959 Code Section 17-10-6.1; enacted 1959 Code Section 17-10-7; amended 1959 Code Section 17-10-9.1; amended 1625 Code Section 17-10-14; amended 1012 Code Section 17-12-38.1; enacted 355 Code Section 17-15-2; amended 1800 Code Section 17-15-3; amended 1800 Code Section 17-15-4; amended 1800 Code Section 17-15-6; amended 1800 Code Section 17-15-7; amended 1800 Code Section 17-15-8; amended 1800 Code Section 17-15-14; enacted 1800 Code Title 17, Chapter 16, Article 1; enacted 1895 Code Sections 17-16-1 thru 17-16-9; enacted 1895 Code Title 17, Chapter 16, Article 2; enacted 1895 Code Sections 17-16-20 thru 17-16-23; enacted 1895 Code Title 19, Chapter 1; enacted 1161 Code Section 19-1-1; enacted 1161 Code Section 19-6-15; amended 1728 Code Section 19-6-30; amended 1270 Code Section 19-6-33; amended 1270 Code Section 19-7-5; amended 97 Code Section 19-7-27; enacted 1270

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Code Section 19-7-40; amended 1270 Code Section 19-7-46; amended 1270 Code Section 19-7-47; amended 1270 Code Section 19-11-14; amended 1270 Code Section 19-11-26; amended 1728 Code Section 19-11-27; amended 1728 Code Section 19-11-28; enacted 1728 Code Section 19-11-29; enacted 1728 Code Section 19-11-30; enacted 1728 Code Section 19-11-31; enacted 1728 Code Section 19-11-58; amended 97 Code Section 19-11-59; amended 97 Code Section 19-13-3; amended 1270 Code Section 19-13-4; amended 1270 Code Section 19-14-3; amended 509 Code Section 19-14-5; amended 509 Code Section 19-14-8; repealed 509 Code Section 19-14-9; amended 509 Code Section 19-14-21; amended 509 Code Section 19-14-22; amended 509 Code Section 19-14-23; amended 509 Code Section 19-15-2; amended 97 Code Section 20-2-55; amended 782 Code Section 20-2-57; amended 97 Code Section 20-2-57; amended 1936 Code Section 20-2-66; enacted 295 Code Section 20-2-101; amended 1315 Code Section 20-2-112; repealed 607 Code Section 20-2-152; amended 1106 Code Section 20-2-157; enacted 668 Code Section 20-2-157; enacted 1057 Code Section 20-2-164; amended 668 Code Section 20-2-165; amended 668 Code Section 20-2-167; amended 1315 Code Section 20-2-168; amended 1315 Code Section 20-2-182; amended 1315 Code Section 20-2-189; enacted 1796 Code Section 20-2-200; amended 801 Code Section 20-2-211; amended 1936 Code Section 20-2-212; amended 782 Code Section 20-2-220; enacted 782 Code Section 20-2-260; amended 1325 Code Section 20-2-282; amended 668 Code Section 20-2-291; amended 1325 Code Section 20-2-292; amended 1325 Code Section 20-2-394; repealed 607 Code Section 20-2-699; amended 97 Code Section 20-2-720; enacted 531 Code Title 20, Chap. 2, Art. 16, Part 2, Subpart 3; enacted Vetoed SB 395 Code Sections 20-2-764 thru 20-2-766; enacted Vetoed SB 395 Code Section 20-2-796; amended 801 Code Section 20-2-915.1; amended 426 Code Section 20-2-940; amended 527

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Code Section 20-2-989.1; amended 1796 Code Section 20-2-1010; amended 1667 Code Section 20-2-1013; amended 1936 Code Section 20-2-1050; amended 256 Code Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 22, Part 4; enacted 846 Code Sections 20-2-1120 thru 20-2-1122; enacted 846 Code Section 20-2-1180; amended 1012 Code Section 20-2-1181; amended 1012 Code Section 20-2-1184; amended 1012 Code Section 20-2-1185; enacted 1012 Code Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 30; enacted 1360 Code Sections 20-2-2040 and 20-2-2041; enacted 1360 Code Section 20-3-250.2; amended 1282 Code Section 20-3-250.3; amended 1282 Code Section 20-3-250.4; amended 1282 Code Section 20-3-250.6; amended 1282 Code Section 20-3-250.7; amended 1282 Code Section 20-3-250.8; amended 1282 Code Section 20-3-250.10; amended 1282 Code Section 20-3-250.11; amended 1282 Code Section 20-3-250.17; amended 1282 Code Section 20-3-250.22; repealed 1282 Code Section 20-3-250.27; amended 1282 Code Section 20-3-374; amended 588 Code Section 20-3-411; amended 697 Code Section 21-2-2; amended 279 Code Section 21-2-50; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-92; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-100; enacted 1443 Code Section 21-2-132; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-134; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-139; amended 131 Code Section 21-2-153; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-154; amended 96 Code Section 21-2-191; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-193; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-194; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-200; amended 1406 Code Title 21, Chapter 2, Article 6; amended 1443 Code Sections 21-2-210 thru 21-2-236; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-211; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-212; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-213; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-216; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-217; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-218; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-231; amended 237 Code Section 21-2-236; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-237; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-261.1; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-262; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-263; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-285; amended 279

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Code Section 21-2-285.1; amended 279 Code Section 21-2-322; amended 279 Code Section 21-2-325; amended 279 Code Section 21-2-350; amended 279 Code Section 21-2-381; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-381; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-388; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-401; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-402; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-414; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-416; repealed 279 Code Section 21-2-431; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-433; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-438; amended 279 Code Section 21-2-451; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-452; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-452; amended 279 Code Section 21-2-498; amended 279 Code Section 21-2-500; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-501; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-501; amended 279 Code Section 21-2-502; amended 279 Code Section 21-2-540; amended 1406 Code Section 21-2-561; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-571; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-600; amended 1443 Code Section 21-2-601; enacted 1443 Code Section 21-3-10; amended 237 Code Section 21-3-30; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-33; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-34; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-39; enacted 1443 Code Section 21-3-52; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-60; amended 349 Code Section 21-3-91; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-94; amended 1406 Code Title 21, Chapter 3, Article 6; amended 1443 Code Sections 21-3-120 thru 21-3-125; amended 1443 Code Section 21-3-120; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-121; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-123; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-124; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-125; amended 237 Code Section 21-3-135; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-138; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-141; repealed 1443 Code Section 21-3-160; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-161.1; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-164; amended 1406

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Code Section 21-3-288; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-311; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-312; amended 1443 Code Section 21-3-321; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-323; amended 1443 Code Section 21-3-325; repealed 279 Code Section 21-3-342; amended 1443 Code Section 21-3-346; amended 279 Code Section 21-3-362; amended 1443 Code Section 21-3-362; amended 279 Code Section 21-3-407; amended 1443 Code Section 21-3-407; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-409; amended 1406 Code Section 21-3-442; amended 1443 Code Section 21-3-451; amended 1443 Code Section 21-3-480; repealed 1443 Code Section 21-5-12; enacted 258 Code Section 21-5-30; amended 258 Code Section 21-5-30.2; amended 258 Code Section 21-5-34; amended 257 Code Section 21-5-34; amended 258 Code Section 21-5-35; amended 258 Code Title 21, Chapter 5, Article 2A; amended 258 Code Sections 21-5-40 thru 21-5-44; amended 258 Code Section 21-5-45; repealed 258 Code Section 21-5-50; amended 258 Code Section 21-5-70; amended 277 Code Section 21-5-70; amended 258 Code Section 21-5-71; amended 258 Code Section 21-5-73; amended 258 Code Title 22, Chapter 3, Article 4, Part 1; enacted 229 Code Sections 22-3-70 thru 22-3-72; enacted 229 C enacted 229 Code Sections 22-3-80 thru 22-3-83; amended 229 Code Section 22-3-80; amended 229 Code Section 24-10-130; amended 1895 Code Section 24-10-131; amended 1895 Code Section 24-10-132; amended 1895 Code Section 24-10-133; amended 1895 Code Section 24-10-135; amended 1895 Code Section 24-10-137; amended 1895 Code Section 24-10-138; enacted 1895 Code Section 24-10-139; enacted 1895 Code Section 25-2-40; amended 1235 Code Section 25-3-6; amended 1758 Code Section 25-8-6; amended 728 Code Section 25-8-7; amended 728 Code Section 25-10-4; amended 317 Code Section 27-1-2; amended 600 Code Section 27-1-2; amended 1742 Code Section 27-2-4; amended 496 Code Section 27-2-14; amended 600 Code Section 27-3-4; amended 496

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Code Section 27-4-30; amended 600 Code Section 27-4-74; amended 600 Code Section 27-4-75; amended 600 Code Section 27-4-130.1; amended 605 Code Section 27-4-170; amended 1834 Code Section 27-4-171; amended 1834 Code Section 27-4-256; amended 600 Code Section 27-5-4; amended 1742 Code Section 27-5-5; amended 1742 Code Section 27-5-6; amended 97 Code Section 27-5-7; amended 1742 Code Section 28-1-16; enacted 1146 Code Section 28-2-1; amended 133 Code Section 28-2-1; amended 174 Code Section 28-2-2; amended 174 Code Section 28-5-5; amended 97 Code Section 28-5-42; amended 97 Code Section 28-5-42; amended 1633 Code Section 29-4-12; amended 1173 Code Section 30-4-1; amended 1405 Code Title 30, Chapter 7; enacted 1796 Code Sections 30-7-1 thru 30-7-4; enacted 1796 Code Section 31-2-6; amended 1856 Code Section 31-2-7; amended 1777 Code Section 31-3-5.1; amended 1777 Code Section 31-3-12.1; amended 437 Code Section 31-6-21; amended 684 Code Section 31-6-21.1; amended 684 Code Section 31-6-44; amended 684 Code Section 31-7-3; amended 1358 Code Section 31-7-12.1; enacted 461 Code Section 31-7-72; amended 781 Code Section 31-7-250; amended 1359 Code Title 31, Chapter 7, Article 13; enacted 959 Code Sections 31-7-300 thru 31-7-307; enacted 959 Code Title 31, Chapter 8, Article 5A; enacted 461 Code Sections 31-8-130 thru 31-8-139; enacted 461 Code Section 31-11-11; amended 800 Code Section 31-11-30; amended 800 Code Section 31-11-31; amended 97 Code Section 31-39-1; amended 672 Code Section 31-39-2; amended 672 Code Section 31-39-3; amended 672 Code Section 31-39-4; amended 672 Code Section 31-39-5; amended 672 Code Section 31-39-6; amended 672 Code Section 31-39-9; amended 672 Code Title 31, Chapter 40; enacted 1617 Code Sections 31-40-1 thru 31-40-6; enacted 1617 Code Title 31, Chapter 40; enacted 446 Code Sections 31-40-1 thru 31-40-10; enacted 446 Code Section 32-2-1; amended 591 Code Section 32-2-21; amended 591

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Code Section 32-2-41; amended 591 Code Section 32-2-42; amended 591 Code Section 32-2-60; amended 591 Code Section 32-2-65; amended 591 Code Section 32-2-69; amended 591 Code Section 32-2-75; amended 591 Code Section 32-4-22; amended 701 Code Section 32-7-2; amended 294 Code Section 32-7-2; amended 591 Code Section 32-10-8; amended 591 Code Section 32-10-63; amended 591 Code Section 33-3-7.1; enacted 1931 Code Section 33-7-11; amended 97 Code Section 33-8-1; amended 858 Code Section 33-8-8.1; amended 528 Code Section 33-8-8.2; amended 528 Code Section 33-9-21; amended 647 Code Section 33-14-7; amended 300 Code Section 33-14-45; enacted 694 Code Section 33-14-76; amended 300 Code Section 33-24-41.1; amended 1156 Code Section 33-24-41.2; amended 97 Code Section 33-24-44.1; amended 344 Code Section 33-24-55; enacted 1728 Code Section 33-27-1; amended 97 Code Section 33-29-20; enacted 474 Code Section 33-30-12; amended 858 Code Section 33-30-14; enacted 474 Code Section 34-1-5; enacted 1360 Code Section 34-8-35; amended 640 Code Section 34-8-35; amended 97 Code Section 34-8-35; amended 1717 Code Section 34-8-156; amended 640 Code Section 34-8-157; amended 640 Code Section 34-8-193; amended 640 Code Section 34-8-254; amended 779 Code Section 34-8-254; amended 640 Code Section 34-8-255; amended 640 Code Title 34, Chapter 8, Article 10; enacted 837 Code Sections 34-8-270 thru 34-8-280; enacted 837 Code Section 34-9-1; amended 97 Code Section 34-9-1; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-1; amended 1717 Code Section 34-9-2; amended 97 Code Section 34-9-12; amended 97 Code Section 34-9-17; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-18; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-23; enacted 887 Code Section 34-9-42; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-100; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-102; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-103; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-137; amended 887

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Code Section 34-9-200; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-201; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-208; enacted 887 Code Section 34-9-240; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-261; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-262; amended 887 Code Section 34-9-415; amended 97 Code Section 34-10-1; amended 1152 Code Section 34-10-2; amended 1152 Code Section 34-10-3; amended 1152 Code Section 34-10-4; amended 1152 Code Section 34-10-6; enacted 1152 Code Section 35-2-12; amended 1921 Code Section 35-3-16; enacted 875 Code Section 35-3-34; amended 1895 Code Section 35-8-9; amended 1355 Code Section 35-8-10; amended 1355 Code Section 35-8-23; enacted 1355 Code Title 35, Chapter 10; enacted 1392 Code Section 35-10-1 thru 35-10-8; enacted 1392 Code Section 36-1-25; enacted 1940 Code Section 36-5-24; repealed 237 Code Section 36-5-25; amended 237 Code Section 36-9-3; amended 237 Code Section 36-9-10; repealed 607 Code Section 36-15-4; amended 1923 Code Section 36-15-7; amended 1923 Code Section 36-15-9; amended 1923 Code Section 36-15-9; amended 237 Code Title 36, Chapter 32, Article 3; enacted 1923 Code Section 36-32-40; enacted 1923 Code Section 36-36-22; enacted 652 Code Section 36-36-32; amended 1443 Code Section 36-42-4; amended 1006 Code Section 36-60-8; amended 1083 Code Section 36-60-16; enacted 1940 Code Section 36-60-17; enacted 1957 Code Section 36-61-9; amended 877 Code Section 36-62-5.1; amended 928 Code Section 36-62-6.1; enacted 1940 Code Section 36-81-7; amended 1083 Code Section 36-87-2; amended 822 Code Section 37-1-1; amended 97 Code Section 37-2-5; amended 437 Code Section 37-2-5.1; amended 437 Code Section 37-2-6; amended 437 Code Section 37-2-6.1; amended 437 Code Section 37-2-6.2; amended 437 Code Section 37-2-11.1; amended 437 Code Section 37-2-34; amended 437 Code Section 37-3-41; amended 1249 Code Section 37-3-150; amended 1072 Code Section 37-3-166; amended 1072

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Code Section 37-4-110; amended 1072 Code Section 37-4-125; amended 1072 Code Section 37-7-41; amended 1249 Code Section 37-7-150; amended 1072 Code Section 37-7-166; amended 1072 Code Title 37, Chapter 8; repealed 437 Code Sections 37-8-1 thru 37-8-53; repealed 437 Code Section 38-2-6.1; enacted 654 Code Section 38-2-10; enacted 655 Code Section 38-2-11; enacted 655 Code Section 40-1-1; amended 97 Code Section 40-1-5; amended 97 Code Section 40-2-20; amended 352 Code Section 40-2-27; amended 97 Code Section 40-2-44; amended 1851 Code Section 40-2-47; enacted 1373 Code Section 40-2-66; amended 1848 Code Section 40-2-67; amended 413 Code Section 40-2-69; amended 393 Code Section 40-2-74; amended 413 Code Section 40-2-75; amended 1848 Code Section 40-2-77; amended 97 Code Section 40-2-78; amended 1853 Code Section 40-2-84; amended 97 Code Section 40-2-84; amended 564 Code Section 40-2-85; amended 558 Code Section 40-2-85; amended 564 Code Section 40-2-85.1; amended 564 Code Section 40-2-85.1; amended 413 Code Section 40-2-87; amended 97 Code Section 40-3-4; amended 97 Code Section 40-3-4; amended 741 Code Section 40-3-21; amended 741 Code Section 40-3-30; amended 97 Code Section 40-3-31; amended 97 Code Section 40-3-31.1; enacted 741 Code Section 40-3-32.1; enacted 741 Code Section 40-3-38; amended 1851 Code Section 40-3-39; amended 97 Code Section 40-3-50; amended 352 Code Section 40-4-6; amended 97 Code Section 40-4-45; amended 97 Code Section 40-5-1; amended 97 Code Section 40-5-1; amended 514 Code Section 40-5-21; amended 478 Code Section 40-5-22; amended 97 Code Section 40-5-24; amended 514 Code Section 40-5-25; amended 1390 Code Section 40-5-25; amended 1876 Code Section 40-5-33; amended 1876 Code Section 40-5-36; amended 393 Code Section 40-5-52; amended 730 Code Section 40-5-56; amended 97

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Code Section 40-5-58; amended 745 Code Section 40-5-63; amended 730 Code Section 40-5-64; amended 1600 Code Section 40-5-67; amended 1600 Code Section 40-5-67.1; amended 472 Code Section 40-5-67.1; amended 1600 Code Section 40-5-67.2; amended 1600 Code Section 40-5-71; amended 97 Code Section 40-5-75; amended 97 Code Section 40-5-75; amended 730 Code Section 40-5-80; amended 1066 Code Section 40-5-83; amended 1066 Code Section 40-5-142; amended 1058 Code Section 40-5-150; amended 97 Code Section 40-6-203; amended 639 Code Section 40-6-226; amended 97 Code Section 40-6-228; amended 504 Code Section 40-6-273; amended 97 Code Section 40-6-273; amended 363 Code Section 40-6-273.1; enacted 831 Code Section 40-6-274; amended 97 Code Section 40-6-275; amended 97 Code Section 40-6-391; amended 1600 Code Section 40-6-391.1; amended 831 Code Section 40-6-391.1; amended 1600 Code Section 40-6-392; amended 1600 Code Section 40-6-395; amended 831 Code Section 40-7-4; amended 97 Code Section 40-8-7; amended 97 Code Section 40-8-53; amended 97 Code Section 40-8-71; amended 97 Code Section 40-8-76.1; amended 1005 Code Section 40-8-78; amended 97 Code Section 40-8-180; amended 97 Code Section 40-9-2; amended 363 Code Section 40-9-4; amended 97 Code Section 40-9-31; enacted 362 Code Section 40-9-32; amended 859 Code Section 40-9-41; amended 97 Code Section 40-9-63; amended 97 Code Section 40-9-100; amended 97 Code Section 40-9-101; amended 1931 Code Section 40-9-102; amended 97 Code Section 40-11-9; amended 97 Code Section 40-13-20; amended 604 Code Section 40-15-4; amended 97 Code Section 40-15-5; amended 97 Code Section 41-1-8; amended 97 Code Section 42-4-6; amended 97 Code Section 42-4-7; amended 1955 Code Section 42-4-8; amended 97 Code Section 42-5-51; amended Vetoed HB 1784 Code Section 42-5-59; amended 97

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Code Section 42-8-65; amended 97 Code Section 42-9-39; amended 1959 Code Section 42-9-44.1; enacted 791 Code Section 42-9-45; amended 1959 Code Section 42-9-57; amended 97 Code Section 43-1-15; amended 97 Code Section 43-1-19; amended 97 Code Section 43-1-26; enacted 480 Code Section 43-1B-3; amended 97 Code Section 43-1B-3; amended 530 Code Section 43-3-24; amended 97 Code Section 43-3-35; amended 97 Code Section 43-4-32; amended 1759 Code Section 43-6-24; amended 1391 Code Section 43-8-2; amended 97 Code Section 43-9-12; amended 97 Code Section 43-10A-3; amended 450 Code Section 43-10A-7; amended 97 Code Section 43-10A-7; amended 953 Code Section 43-10A-7; amended 404 Code Section 43-10A-7; amended 450 Code Section 43-10A-11; amended 450 Code Section 43-10A-13; amended 97 Code Section 43-10A-17; amended 97 Code Section 43-11-21; amended 97 Code Section 43-11-47; amended 97 Code Section 43-11-71; amended 97 Code Title 43, Chapter 11A; amended 971 Code Sections 43-11A-1 thru 43-11A-19; amended 971 Code Section 43-13-5; amended 97 Code Section 43-14-2; amended 383 Code Section 43-14-3; amended 383 Code Section 43-14-6; amended 383 Code Section 43-14-6; amended 659 Code Section 43-14-8.2; amended 1 Code Section 43-14-8.2; amended 383 Code Section 43-14-8.3; amended 1 Code Section 43-14-8.3; amended 383 Code Section 43-14-8.4; amended 1 Code Section 43-14-8.4; amended 383 Code Section 43-14-11; amended 97 Code Section 43-14-12; amended 662 Code Section 43-14-13; amended 383 Code Section 43-14-13; amended 662 Code Section 45-15-3; amended 97 Code Section 43-15-24; amended 97 Code Section 43-18-50; amended 97 Code Section 43-18-102; amended 97 Code Section 43-18-108; amended 97 Code Section 43-20-15; amended 1715 Code Section 43-21-3.2; enacted 498 Code Section 43-21-16; enacted 1364 Code Section 43-23-2; amended 97

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Code Section 43-26-3; amended 97 Code Section 43-26-7; amended 97 Code Section 43-26-10; amended 97 Code Section 43-26-11.1; amended 97 Code Section 43-26-12; amended 97 Code Section 43-28-3; amended 97 Code Section 43-28-8.1; amended 97 Code Section 43-29-18; amended 97 Code Section 43-30-1; amended 853 Code Section 43-30-1; amended 996 Code Section 43-30-2; amended 853 Code Section 43-30-7; amended 853 Code Section 43-34-144; amended 97 Code Title 43, Chapter 35; amended 1375 Code Sections 43-35-1 thru 43-35-18; amended 1375 Code Section 43-35-5; amended 97 Code Title 43, Chapter 36; repealed 744 Code Sections 43-36-1 thru 43-36-21; repealed 744 Code Section 43-38-4; amended 97 Code Section 43-38-6; amended 291 Code Section 43-39-6; amended 224 Code Section 43-39-7; amended 224 Code Section 43-39-8; amended 224 Code Section 43-39-9; amended 224 Code Section 43-39-14; amended 97 Code Section 43-39-14; amended 224 Code Section 43-39-20; enacted 224 Code Section 43-39A-6; amended 881 Code Section 43-39A-8; amended 881 Code Section 43-39A-9; amended 881 Code Section 43-39A-14; amended 881 Code Section 43-39A-18; amended 881 Code Section 43-40-4; amended 97 Code Section 43-40-6; amended 1168 Code Section 43-40-15; amended 1168 Code Section 43-40-18; amended 1168 Code Section 43-44-8; amended 97 Code Section 43-44-16; amended 97 Code Section 43-45-9; amended 1245 Code Section 43-45-16; amended 97 Code Section 43-45-17; amended 97 Code Section 43-45-20; amended 97 Code Section 43-45-24.1; enacted 1245 Code Section 43-46-3; amended 97 Code Section 43-47-2; amended 1060 Code Section 43-47-3; amended 1060 Code Section 43-48-2; amended 97 Code Section 43-48-2; amended 1060 Code Section 43-48-3; repealed 1060 Code Section 43-48-4; repealed 1060 Code Section 43-48-5; repealed 1060 Code Section 43-48-6; amended 1060 Code Section 43-49-1; amended 97

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Code Section 43-49-2; amended 97 Code Section 43-49-3; amended 97 Code Section 43-49-4; amended 97 Code Section 43-50-21; amended 97 Code Section 43-51-2; amended 1927 Code Section 43-51-5; amended 97 Code Section 43-51-6; amended 1927 Code Section 43-51-6.1; enacted 1927 Code Section 43-51-7; amended 1927 Code Section 43-51-8; amended 1927 Code Section 43-51-10; amended 97 Code Section 43-51-13; amended 97 Code Section 44-2-14; amended 1943 Code Section 44-3-76; amended Vetoed HB 572 Code Section 44-3-76; amended 1943 Code Section 44-3-80; amended Vetoed HB 572 Code Section 44-3-80; amended 1943 Code Section 44-3-82; amended Vetoed HB 572 Code Section 44-3-82; amended 1943 Code Section 44-3-93; amended Vetoed HB 572 Code Section 44-3-93; amended 1943 Code Section 44-3-103; amended Vetoed HB 572 Code Section 44-3-106; amended 1943 Code Section 44-3-106; amended Vetoed HB 572 Code Section 44-3-106; amended 1943 Code Section 44-3-109; amended Vetoed HB 572 Code Section 44-3-109; amended 1943 Code Section 44-3-116; amended Vetoed HB 572 Code Section 44-3-116; amended 1943 Code Section 44-3-134; amended 329 Code Title 44, Chapter 3, Article 6; enacted 1879 Code Sections 44-3-220 thru 44-3-235; enacted 1879 Code Section 44-5-40; amended 364 Code Section 44-6-63; repealed 364 Code Section 44-7-53; amended 1150 Code Section 44-7-55; amended 1150 Code Section 44-7-56; amended 1150 Code Section 44-14-67; amended 1943 Code Section 44-14-80; amended 1943 Code Section 44-14-518; enacted 798 Code Section 45-7-4; amended 851 Code Section 45-7-4; amended 1065 Code Section 45-7-21; amended 1251 Code Section 45-7-54; enacted 699 Code Section 45-8-12; amended 499 Code Section 45-8-13; amended 97 Code Section 45-8-14; amended 412 Code Section 45-9-1; amended 1717 Code Section 45-9-4; amended 1717 Code Section 45-9-40.1; enacted 1717 Code Section 45-9-42; amended 307 Code Section 45-9-81; amended 1149 Code Section 45-9-85; amended 97

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Code Section 45-9-110; amended 1717 Code Section 45-10-25; amended 308 Code Section 45-12-73; amended 1865 Code Section 45-12-78; amended 1865 Code Section 45-12-85; amended 1865 Code Section 45-12-88; amended 1865 Code Section 45-12-95; amended 97 Code Section 45-12-95; amended 1865 Code Title 45, Chapter 12, Article 4, Part 3; repealed 1108 Code Sections 45-12-150 thru 45-12-155; repealed 1108 Code Section 45-12-175; amended 1865 Code Section 45-12-178; amended 1865 Code Section 45-13-56; amended 97 Code Section 45-16-6; amended 356 Code Section 45-16-24; amended 391 Code Section 45-16-66; amended 356 Code Section 45-20-2; amended 97 Code Section 45-20-2; amended 437 Code Section 45-20-51; amended 567 Code Section 45-22-5; amended 97 Code Section 46-1-1; amended 97 Code Section 46-1-1; amended 661 Code Section 46-1-1; amended 1238 Code Section 46-2-10; amended 630 Code Section 46-2-26.5; enacted 630 Code Section 46-3-36; repealed 1673 Code Section 46-4-99; amended 97 Code Section 46-4A-2; amended 1108 Code Section 46-4A-12; amended 1108 Code Section 46-4A-14; amended 1108 Code Section 46-5-26; enacted 520 Code Section 46-5-63; amended 237 Code Title 46, Chapter 7, Articles 3 and 4; redesignated 1238 Code Title 46, Chapter 7, Article 3; enacted 1238 Code Sections 46-7-85.1 thru 46-7-85.17; enacted 1238 Code Title 47, Chapter 1, Article 4; enacted 868 Code Sections 47-1-40 thru 47-1-43; enacted 868 Code Section 47-2-96; amended 1872 Code Section 47-2-96; amended 337 Code Section 47-2-120; amended 1874 Code Section 47-2-124; amended 297 Code Section 47-2-201; amended 92 Code Section 47-2-262; amended 92 Code Section 47-2-264; amended 708 Code Section 47-2-266; amended 92 Code Section 47-2-290; amended 92 Code Section 47-2-295.1; enacted 710 Code Section 47-2-298; amended 738 Code Section 47-2-312; amended 339 Code Section 47-2-317; amended 332 Code Section 47-2-321; enacted 718 Code Section 47-2-321; enacted 715 Code Section 47-2-321; enacted 396

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Code Section 47-2-334; amended 638 Code Section 47-3-29; amended 92 Code Section 47-3-41; amended 1663 Code Section 47-3-90; amended 726 Code Section 47-7-1; amended 703 Code Section 47-7-2; enacted 703 Code Section 47-7-61; amended 703 Code Section 47-7-100; amended 703 Code Section 47-8-61; amended 722 Code Section 47-8-66; repealed 722 Code Section 47-8-67; amended 92 Code Section 47-9-22; amended 298 Code Section 47-9-60; amended 722 Code Section 47-9-73; amended 214 Code Section 47-9-74; amended 92 Code Section 47-10-65; amended 341 Code Section 47-10-107; repealed 722 Code Section 47-11-22; amended 92 Code Section 47-11-40; amended 342 Code Section 47-11-41; enacted 342 Code Section 47-12-44; amended 92 Code Section 47-13-70; amended 335 Code Section 47-14-70; amended 1811 Code Section 47-14-71; amended 1811 Code Section 47-14-74; amended 1811 Code Section 47-14-75; amended 1811 Code Section 47-16-40; amended 325 Code Section 47-16-41; amended 328 Code Section 47-16-43; amended 325 Code Section 47-16-100; amended 325 Code Section 47-16-101; amended 325 Code Section 47-16-101; amended 92 Code Section 47-16-102; amended 325 Code Section 47-17-1; amended 320 Code Section 47-17-1; amended 776 Code Section 47-17-40; amended 320 Code Section 47-17-44; amended 320 Code Section 47-17-44; amended 776 Code Section 47-17-70; amended 776 Code Section 47-17-80; amended 320 Code Section 47-17-82; amended 320 Code Section 47-18-40; amended 92 Code Section 47-18-43; amended 92 Code Section 47-18-44; amended 92 Code Section 47-20-63; repealed 315 Code Section 47-20-64; repealed 315 Code Section 47-21-4; amended 660 Code Section 48-1-2; amended 797 Code Section 48-2-19; enacted 514 Code Section 48-3-3; amended 358 Code Section 48-3-3.1; enacted 561 Code Section 48-5-7.4; amended 428 Code Section 48-5-16; amended 1776

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Code Section 48-5-18; amended 237 Code Section 48-5-20; amended 237 Code Section 48-5-30; repealed 237 Code Section 48-5-41; amended 927 Code Section 48-5-41; amended 965 Code Section 48-5-45; amended 507 Code Section 48-5-47.1; enacted 400 Code Section 48-5-100.1; repealed 237 Code Section 48-5-137; amended 237 Code Section 48-5-149; repealed 237 Code Section 48-5-164; amended 237 Code Section 48-5-180; amended 237 Code Section 48-5-183; amended 620 Code Section 48-5-212; amended 237 Code Section 48-5-292; amended 507 Code Section 48-5-292; amended 237 Code Section 48-5-299; amended 786 Code Section 48-5-306; amended 1823 Code Section 48-5-311; amended 318 Code Section 48-5-311; amended 787 Code Section 48-5-311; amended 1088 Code Section 48-5-311; amended 1823 Code Section 48-5-311; amended 1051 Code Section 48-5-353; amended 237 Code Section 48-5-404; amended 237 Code Section 48-5-444; amended 790 Code Section 48-6-60; amended 1767 Code Section 48-6-61; amended 1767 Code Section 48-6-62; amended 1767 Code Section 48-6-69; amended 1767 Code Section 48-6-72; amended 1767 Code Section 48-6-73; amended 1767 Code Section 48-6-75; amended 1767 Code Section 48-6-76; amended 1767 Code Section 48-7-1; amended 597 Code Section 48-7-20; amended 597 Code Section 48-7-26; amended 381 Code Section 48-7-27; amended 381 Code Section 48-7-30; amended 597 Code Section 48-7-40; amended 928 Code Section 48-7-40.1; amended 928 Code Section 48-7-40.2; enacted 928 Code Section 48-7-40.3; enacted 928 Code Section 48-7-40.4; enacted 928 Code Section 48-7-40.5; enacted 928 Code Section 48-7-40.6; enacted 928 Code Section 48-7-100; amended 595 Code Section 48-7-101; amended 361 Code Section 48-7-101; amended 595 Code Section 48-7-101; amended 381 Code Section 48-8-2; amended 928 Code Section 48-8-3; amended 928 Code Section 48-8-3; amended 552

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Code Section 48-8-3; amended 132 Code Section 48-8-3; amended 1269 Code Section 48-8-89; amended 1816 Code Section 48-8-111; amended 1668 Code Section 48-8-121; amended 97 Code Section 48-8-121; amended 1668 Code Section 48-9-3; amended 569 Code Section 48-10-2; amended 1373 Code Section 48-13-6; amended 366 Code Section 48-13-16; amended 366 Code Section 48-13-51; amended 793 Code Title 48, Chapter 16A; enacted 428 Code Sections 48-16A-1 thru 48-16A-10; enacted 428 Code Section 48-17-2; amended 834 Code Section 48-17-9; amended 834 Code Section 48-17-11; amended 834 Code Section 49-3-2; amended 505 Code Section 49-4-16; amended 97 Code Section 49-4-110; amended 97 Code Section 49-4-111; amended 97 Code Section 49-4-116; enacted 765 Code Section 49-4-117; enacted 765 Code Section 49-4-125; amended 97 Code Section 49-4-141; amended 97 Code Section 49-4-142; amended 97 Code Section 49-4-146.1; amended 97 Code Section 49-4-153; amended 1856 Code Section 49-4-154; amended 97 Code Section 49-4A-7; amended 304 Code Section 49-4A-13; enacted 495 Code Section 49-5-3; amended 97 Code Section 49-5-8; amended 409 Code Section 49-5-12; amended 97 Code Section 49-5-12; amended 650 Code Section 49-5-20; amended 97 Code Section 49-5-41; amended 967 Code Section 49-5-69.1; amended 409 Code Section 49-5-223; amended 97 Code Section 49-5-241; amended 97 Code Section 49-5-244; amended 97 Code Title 49, Chapter 6, Article 6; enacted 455 Code Sections 49-6-70 thru 49-6-77; enacted 455 Code Section 49-9-40; amended 97 Code Section 50-2-1; amended 824 Code Section 50-2-2; amended 824 Code Section 50-3-64; amended 97 Code Section 50-5-16; amended 97 Code Section 50-5-32; amended 1865 Code Section 50-5-33; amended 1865 Code Section 50-5-34; amended 1865 Code Section 50-5-35; amended 1865 Code Section 50-5-39; amended 1865 Code Section 50-5-51; amended 97

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Code Section 50-5-51.1; enacted 1717 Code Section 50-5-167; amended 97 Code Section 50-5-185; amended 97 Code Section 50-5-196; amended 97 Code Section 50-5-200; amended 2010 Code Section 50-5A-6; amended 97 Code Section 50-6-6; amended 97 Code Title 50, Chapter 7, Article 4; enacted 166 Code Section 50-7-50; enacted 166 Code Section 50-7-51; enacted 166 Code Section 50-8-8; amended 97 Code Section 50-8-31; amended 1636 Code Section 50-8-34; amended 1636 Code Section 50-8-35; amended 1636 Code Section 50-8-39; amended 1636 Code Section 50-8-39.1; amended 1636 Code Section 50-9-36; amended 97 Code Section 50-10-4; amended 97 Code Section 50-12-63.1; enacted 587 Code Section 50-12-65; amended 309 Code Section 50-13-2; amended 97 Code Section 50-13-4; amended 97 Code Section 50-13-4; amended 503 Code Section 50-13-13; amended 1270 Code Title 50, Chapter 13, Article 1; enacted 1856 Code Section 50-13-20.1; enacted 1856 Code Title 50, Chapter 13, Article 2; enacted 1856 Code Sections 50-13-40 thru 50-13-44; enacted 1856 Code Section 50-16-11.1; enacted 1717 Code Section 50-16-34; amended 97 Code Section 50-16-122; amended 97 Code Section 50-17-22; amended 97 Code Section 50-17-24; amended 97 Code Section 50-17-29; amended 97 Code Section 50-17-50; amended 97 Code Section 50-17-59; amended 499 Code Section 50-18-70; amended 618 Code Title 50, Chapter 18, Article 7; enacted 1360 Code Section 50-18-135; enacted 1360 Code Section 50-21-22; amended 1717 Code Section 50-21-24.1; enacted 1717 Code Section 50-21-26; amended 1717 Code Section 50-21-37; enacted 1717 Code Title 50, Chapter 23, Article 1; enacted 1108 Code Sections 50-23-1 thru 50-23-20; amended 1108 Code Section 50-23-5; amended 555 Code Title 50, Chapter 23, Article 2; enacted 1108 Code Sections 50-23-30 thru 50-23-35; enacted 1108 Code Section 50-25-7; amended 97 Code Section 50-27-10; amended 1372 Code Section 50-27-13; amended 425 Code Section 50-27-13; amended 470 Code Section 50-27-13; amended 1662

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Code Section 50-27-17; amended 599 Code Section 50-27-26; amended 1372 Code Title 50, Chapter 28; enacted 1844 Code Sections 50-28-1 thru 50-28-5; enacted 1844 Code Section 51-1-30.3; enacted 1055 Code Section 52-2-10; amended 879 Code Section 52-7-3; amended 680 Code Section 52-7-8; amended 680 Code Section 52-7-8.2; amended 680 Code Section 52-7-12; amended 680 Code Section 52-7-12.1; enacted 680 Code Section 53-6-32; amended 1173 Code Section 53-6-33; amended 1173 Code Section 53-7-50; amended 1173 Code Section 53-8-23; amended 1173 Code Section 53-8-34; amended 1173 COURTS SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA Justices; compensation 1065 COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA Judges; compensation 1065 SUPERIOR COURTS Bartow County; judges; district attorney; salary supplements 4779 Ben Hill County; judges; salary supplement 4920 Calhoun County; sheriff; compensation 3831 Candler County; judges; expenses 4888 Catoosa County; clerk; clerical help allowances 5083 Cherokee Judicial Circuit; judges; district attorney; salary supplements 4779 Clayton County; clerk; compensation 4882 Clayton County; court reporters; compensation 4397 Clayton County; district attorney; salary supplement 4064 Clayton County; judges; salary supplements 4062 Clayton County; sheriff; compensation 4883 Clayton Judicial Circuit; district attorney; salary supplement 4064 Clayton Judicial Circuit; judges; salary supplement 4062 Clerks; notification of purchasers of realty in certain counties regarding homestead exemptions; repealed 237 Clerks; collection of intangible recording tax in certain counties 1767 Clerks; compensation 620 Clerks; custodians of records; contracts to market records or data 671

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Clerks; Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority 665 Clerks; recording of maps of plats; minimum standards 1096 Cobb County; clerk; deputy clerk; compensation 5080 Cobb County; district attorney; investigators; assistant district attorneys; compensation 4622 Cobb County; sheriff; chief deputy; chief investigator; executive assistant; compensation 4927 Cobb County; sheriff; vacancies; chief investigator; qualifications 3762 Cobb Judicial Circuit; district attorney; investigators; assistant district attorneys; compensation 4622 Contracts to market records or date 671 Cordele Judicial Circuit; judges; salary supplement 4920 Crisp County; judges; salary supplement 4920 Decatur County; terms 360 District attorneys; compensation 851 Dooly County; judges; salary supplement 4920 Early County; terms 1052 Emanuel County; judges; expenses 4888 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; secretaries of superior court judges and district attorneys; creditable service 708 Gordon County; judges; district attorney; salary supplements 4779 Heard County; clerk; compensation 3928 Heard County; sheriff; compensation 3987 Holding court in place other than courthouse in certain counties 1052 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 Intangible recording tax; collection by clerk of superior court in certain counties 1767 Jefferson County; judges; expenses 4888 Judges; appointment of superior court judges removed by federal court order as special judges of magistrate court 607 Judges; compensation 851 Judicial circuits composed of county of 23,510 -23,700 and county of 32,400 - 32,700; official court reporter's authority to hire secretary; repealed 237 Judicial circuits containing county of 350,000 - 500,000; additional court reporters and secretarial and clerical help; repealed 237 Judicial circuits of 45,000 - 52,000; office of assistant court reporter; repealed 237 Jurors; U.S. citizenship required 408 Lamar County; sheriff; vacancies; incapacity 4084 Middle Judicial Circuit; judges; expenses 4888 Mitchell County; terms 360 Newton County; clerk; sheriff; compensation 4156 Nonuniform pilot projects; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2020 Oconee County; clerk; sheriff; compensation 4679 Putnam County; sheriff; compensation 5033 Recording of maps or plats by superior court clerks; minimum standards 1096 Retired judges; prohibition on holding public office or practicing law repealed 722 South Georgia Judicial Circuit; terms in Decatur and and Mitchell counties 360 Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; retirement and disability benefits 1811 Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia; retired judges; prohibition on holding public office or practicing law repealed 722

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Superior Court Judges Retirement System; cost-of-living increases 298 Superior Court Judges Retirement System; recovery of rejected spouses benefits 214 Superior Court Judges Retirement System; retired judges; prohibition on holding public office or practicing law repealed 722 Talbot County; sheriff; deputies; compensation 4285 Toombs County; judges; expenses 4888 Twiggs County; clerk; compensation; benefits 4913 Twiggs County; sheriff; compensation; benefits 4917 Walton County; sheriff; vacancies 4560 Washington County; judges; expenses 4888 Wilcox County; judges; salary supplement 4920 STATE COURTS Clayton County; deposits for advance costs 3985 Clayton County; judges; compensation 4138 Clayton County; solicitor; compensation 4287 Cobb County; judges; compensation 4529 Cobb County; second division; judges; compensation 4531 Cobb County; solicitor and assistant solicitors; designations 3938 Cobb County; solicitor; compensation 4619 Coweta County; judge and solicitor; compensation; duties; secretary 3736 Decatur County; judge; compensation 3868 Effingham County; solicitor; compensation 3821 Fayette County; state court; creation 4980 Fulton County; additional judge 3944 Glynn County; judge; compensation 3967 Gwinnett County; demand for trial 4377 Gwinnett County; judges; compensation 4160 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 Jurors; U.S. citizenship required 408 Liberty County; judge; solicitor; compensation 4824 Mitchell County; judge and solicitor; compensation 3829 Muscogee County; judges; compensation 4029 Nonuniform pilot projects; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2020 Pierce County; judge; solicitor; compensation 4281 Retired judges and solicitors; prohibition on holding public office repealed 722 Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; retired judges and solicitors; prohibition on holding public office repealed 722 Troup County; judge; duties; compensation; secretary 4468 Walker County; judge; secretary; compensation 3726 JUVENILE COURTS Appeals; state's appeal in delinquency cases 856 Assessment of risk prior to placement of youths in homes; plans of care 495 Associate judges; qualifications in certain counties 562 Certain violent juvenile offenders tried as adults; School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1994 1012

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Chatham County; judge; compensation 3749 Cobb County; judges; compensation 4506 Community based risk reduction programs; confidential information 417 Contributing to delinquency of a minor 1158 Drivers' licenses; suspension; convictions in other jurisdictions; drug-related offenses; juvenile adjudications 730 Driving under the influence; additional penalty 1800 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 Nonuniform pilot projects; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2020 PROBATE COURTS Appling County; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election; referendum 4150 Catoosa County; judge; clerical help allowances 5083 Clayton County; judge; compensation 4562 Cobb County; judge; clerk; compensation 4054 Costs; oath of guardians and administrators; fiduciary's bond; property sale by temporary administrator 1173 Coweta County; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 3879 Heard County; judge; compensation 3931 Heard County; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 4666 Judge; filling vacancy in certain counties; repealed 237 Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; joining or rejoining the fund; service credit 342 Judge's qualifications in certain counties; jury trials and appeals in certain counties; powers and qualifications of chief clerks in certain counties 1665 Judges; compensation 620 Jurisdiction to try violations of Georgia Boat Safety Act; waiver of jury trial 1163 Newton County; judge; compensation 4156 Nonuniform pilot projects; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2020 Oconee County; judge; compensation 4679 Service of minor or incapacitated adult 725 Spalding County; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 4203 Twiggs County; judge; compensation; benefits 4547 MAGISTRATE COURTS Appling County; chief magistrate; nonpartisan nomination and election; referendum 4144 Appointment of superior court judges removed by federal court order as special judges of magistrate court 607 Arrest prior to trial for violation of county ordinance relating to loitering 292 Bad check prosecutions; no contest cash bonds; forfeiture 865 Chatham County; magistrates; election 3772 Deposit account fraud; checks, drafts, debit card sales drafts, and orders for payment; formerly issuance of bad check 1787 Glynn County; chief magistrate; elections; terms; deputy magistrates; compensation 4026 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355

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Nonuniform pilot projects; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2020 Pulaski County; chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections; referendum 3882 Richmond County; civil court; chief judge; duties; powers; transfer of cases within the civil court and the magistrate court 4433 Spalding County; chief magistrate; nonpartisan nomination and election 4426 Walker County; chief magistrate; compensation 4212 MUNICIPAL COURTS Alpharetta; judges; solicitor; compensation; procedure; appeals; jurisdiction; rules 4271 City Court of Atlanta; Code Title 40, Chapter 13, Article 2, relating to arrests, trials, and appeals in traffic cases, not applicable to court 604 Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia created 1923 Ludowici; municipal court; name; recorder; election; terms; compensation 3730 Winterville; establishment of municipal court 3753 OTHER COURTS Atlanta; City Court of Atlanta; Code Title 40, Chapter 13, Article 2, relating to arrests, trials, and appeals in traffic cases, not applicable to court 604 DeKalb County; recorder's court; fines 3936 Gwinnett County; recorder's court; jurisdiction; jury trials; judge; qualifications; penalties; limitations on prosecution 4291 Richmond County; civil court; chief judge; duties; powers; transfer of cases within the civil court and the magistrate court 4433 NAMED COUNTIES Appling County; board of commissioners; districts 3608 Appling County; board of education; districts 3601 Appling County; board of education; nonpartisan nomination and election; referendum 4148 Appling County; magistrate court; chief magistrate; nonpartisan nomination and election; referendum 4144 Appling County; probate court; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election; referendum 4150 Atkinson County; board of commissioners; membership; districts; terms; elections; compensation 4418 Bacon County; board of education; compensation; benefits 4201 Baldwin County; board of education; easement 1988 Baldwin County; homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes; referendums 4459 Barrow County; lease of state property 1226 Barrow County; Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority; creation 5123 Bartow County; homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4058

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Bartow County; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4904 Bartow County; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4900 Bartow County; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4556 Bartow County; superior court; judges; district attorney; salary supplements 4779 Ben Hill County; board of education; members; nonpartisan primaries and elections 3728 Ben Hill County; board of elections and registration; creation 4989 Ben Hill County; superior court; judges; salary supplement 4920 Bibb County; civil service system; vacancies; demotions; suspensions; removals; hearings 4686 Bibb County; Reginald Trice Parkway; designated 1234 Brooks County; sale of state property 1187 Burke County; board of elections and registration; creation 4180 Butts County; board of commissioners; compensation; expenses 3833 Butts County; board of commissioners; membership; districts; elections; terms; chairperson; compensation 4448 Butts County; board of education; districts; terms; elections; qualifications 4032 Calhoun County; sheriff; compensation 3831 Camden County; board of commissioners; elections; terms 3661 Candler County; superior court; judges; expenses 4888 Carroll County; motor vehicle registration periods; referendum 3835 Catoosa County; probate court; judge; superior court; clerk; clerical help allowances 5083 Charlton County; board of commissioners; districts 3625 Charlton County; board of education; districts 3631 Chatham County; board of commissioners; districts 3990 Chatham County; board of public education; districts 4003 Chatham County; board of tax assessors; appointment; joint board abolished 3940 Chatham County; Chatham County Recreation Authority; creation 4329 Chatham County; community improvement districts 4931 Chatham County; Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center 166 Chatham County; Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; creation 4329 Chatham County; Intergovernmental Council of Chatham County; Act repealed 3766 Chatham County; juvenile court; judge; compensation 3749 Chatham County; magistrate court; magistrates; election 3772 Chattooga County; conveyance of state property 908 Chattooga County; Ralph Country Brown Highway; designated 1223 Cherokee County; board of education; per diem 4210 Cherokee County; board of education; per diem 4898 Cherokee County; Cherokee County Property Tax Structure Study Committee; creation 5121 Cherokee County; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4701 Clarke County; Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority; creation 5123 Clay County; board of commissioners; clerk; county administrator; checks 3596 Clay County; board of education; members; qualifications; compensation 3599 Clayton County; board of commissioners; chairman; compensation 4070 Clayton County; board of education; compensation 4066 Clayton County; civil service system; creation 4399 Clayton County; Clayton County Airport Authority; creation 4305 Clayton County; Clayton County Public Employee Retirement System; benefits 5166

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Clayton County; Clayton County Public Employee Retirement System; membership 5198 Clayton County; coroner; compensation 4068 Clayton County; director of finance; purchasing agent; duties; inventory 5173 Clayton County; district attorney; salary supplement 4064 Clayton County; probate court; judge; compensation 4562 Clayton County; sheriff; compensation 4883 Clayton County; state court; deposits for advance costs 3985 Clayton County; state court; judges; compensation 4138 Clayton County; state court; solicitor; compensation 4287 Clayton County; superior court; clerk; compensation 4882 Clayton County; superior court; court reporters; compensation 4397 Clayton County; superior court; judges; salary supplement 4062 Clayton County; tax commissioner; compensation 4185 Cobb County; board of commissioners; districts 4254 Cobb County; civil service system; dismissals; hearings; political activity 4625 Cobb County; Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; members; qualifications 4262 Cobb County; community improvement districts; taxes; notices 4289 Cobb County; district attorney; investigators; assistant district attorneys; compensation 4622 Cobb County; juvenile court; judges; compensation 4506 Cobb County; probate court; judge; clerk; compensation 4054 Cobb County; sheriff; chief deputy; chief investigator; executive assistant; compensation 4927 Cobb County; sheriff; vacancies; chief investigator; qualifications 3762 Cobb County; state court; judges; compensation 4529 Cobb County; state court; second division; judges; compensation 4531 Cobb County; state court; solicitor and assistant solicitors; designations 3938 Cobb County; state court; solicitor; compensation 4619 Cobb County; superior court; clerk; deputy clerk; compensation 5080 Cobb County; tax commissioner; chief clerk; executive secretary; compensation 4503 Cobb County; Walter Kelly, Jr., Bridge; designated 921 Coffee County; board of commissioners; districts; terms 3663 Coffee County; board of education; districts; terms 3672 Colquitt County; board of education; membership; elections; referendum 3614 Colquitt County; homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes; referendum 3859 Columbia County; homestead exemption; county and school district taxes; referendum 4080 Coweta County; homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 3738 Coweta County; homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 3742 Coweta County; probate court; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 3879 Coweta County; state court; judge and solicitor; compensation; duties; secretary 3736 Crawford County; board of commissioners; compensation 4416 Crawford County; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4515 Crawford County; Ward Edwards Bridge; designated 903 Crisp County; superior court; judges; salary supplement 4920 Dawson County; advisory referendum on form of governing authority 4526 Dawson County; board of education; districts 3855 Dawson County; tax commissioner; compensation 4409

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Decatur County; board of commissioners; membership; chairperson; term; referendum 4522 Decatur County; board of commissioners; voting 4047 Decatur County; board of education; members; nonpartisan elections 3724 Decatur County; state court; judge; compensation 3868 Decatur County; terms of superior court 360 DeKalb County; DeKalb County Community Relations Commission; membership; duties 4379 DeKalb County; DeKalb County Pension Board; benefits 5155 DeKalb County; DeKalb County Pension Board; benefits; membership; vesting 5180 DeKalb County; garbage disposal and sanitation districts; local constitutional amendment repealed 5189 DeKalb County; garbage; sanitation districts; local constitutional amendments repealed; referendum 3817 DeKalb County; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; board of directors; terms; quorum; security force; torts 4959 DeKalb County; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; operating costs; interest 4952 DeKalb County; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; extension of repeal date 952 DeKalb County; recorder's court; fines 3936 Dooly County; Georgia State Cotton Museum and Dooly County Welcome Center; recognized as the state's official Cotton Museum 904 Dooly County; Herbert A. Saliba Bridge; designated 1191 Dooly County; superior court; judges; salary supplement 4920 Douglas County; board of commissioners; meetings 4540 Douglas County; board of education; elections; terms; compensation 3751 Early County; board of education; members; qualifications 3558 Early County; terms of superior court 1052 Effingham County; ordinances and regulations; penalties 3822 Effingham County; state court; solicitor; compensation 3821 Elbert County; board of commissioners; county administrator; powers 3781 Elbert County; county surveyor; appointment 3780 Emanuel County; superior court; judges; expenses 4888 Emanuel County; Vendie Hudson Hooks, Sr., Memorial Highway; designated 1190 Fayette County; board of elections; re-creation 3712 Fayette County; state court; creation 4980 Floyd County; board of commissioners; meetings 5163 Floyd County; board of commissioners; qualifications; residency 4074 Floyd County; Hospital Authority of Floyd County; vacancies 4407 Forsyth County; board of commissioners; vacancies 4283 Forsyth County; homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4277 Fulton County; Fulton County Merit System of Personnel Administration; complaints 4838 Fulton County; Fulton County Planning Commission; local constitutional amendment repealed 4261 Fulton County; Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund; benefits; retirement age 4509 Fulton County; Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund; restatement 4706 Fulton County; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; board of directors; terms; quorum; security force; torts 4959

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Fulton County; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; operating costs; interest 4952 Fulton County; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; extension of repeal date 952 Fulton County; state court; additional judge 3944 Gilmer County; Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority; compensation 4025 Glynn County; board of commissioners; districts 4017 Glynn County; board of elections and registration; re-creation 3977 Glynn County; homestead exemptions; county taxes; referendum 3920 Glynn County; magistrate court; chief magistrate; elections; terms; deputy magistrates; compensation 4026 Glynn County; state court; judge; compensation 3967 Gordon County; superior court; judges; district attorney; salary supplements 4779 Grady County; board of commissioners; districts 3567 Grady County; board of education; districts 3560 Grady County; conveyance of state property 1972 Gwinnett County; board of commissioners; districts; terms 4497 Gwinnett County; board of education; districts 4490 Gwinnett County; homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 3924 Gwinnett County; recorder's court; jurisdiction; jury trials; judge; qualifications; penalties; limitations on prosecution 4291 Gwinnett County; state court; demand for trial 4377 Gwinnett County; state court; judges; compensation 4160 Gwinnett County; Vines Botanical Gardens Enhancement and Development Authority of Gwinnett County; creation 5091 Hall County; board of commissioners; meetings 5194 Hall County; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4696 Hall County; Jerry D. Jackson Bridge; designated 1207 Haralson County; Ray McKibben Medal of Honor Highway; designated 1186 Harris County; board of commissioners; districts 3682 Harris County; homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4551 Hart County; Hart County Industrial Development Authority; creation 4088 Heard County; Heard County Water Authority; members; qualifications 3702 Heard County; probate court; judge; compensation 3931 Heard County; probate court; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 4666 Heard County; sheriff; compensation 3987 Heard County; superior court; clerk; compensation 3928 Heard County; tax commissioner; compensation 3933 Henry County; Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; members; compensation; expenses 3865 Houston County; board of education; membership; districts; terms; elections; officers; compensation 4435 Houston County; board of elections; creation 3870 Houston County; Houston County School District Building Authority; creation 3906 Houston County; Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority; membership; name changed to Perry-Houston County Airport Authority; powers 3885 Jackson County; homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4381 Jackson County; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 3758 Jackson County; Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority; creation 5123 Jasper County; board of education; districts 4876

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Jefferson County; board of commissioners; districts; elections; chairperson; qualifications 4995 Jefferson County; board of education; districts 5003 Jefferson County; superior court; judges; expenses 4888 Johnson County; board of education; chairman; compensation 3722 Lamar County; sheriff; vacancies; incapacity 4084 Liberty County; board of education; terms 3716 Liberty County; Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; creation 4826 Liberty County; motor vehicle registration periods; referendum 3718 Liberty County; state court; judge; solicitor; compensation 4824 Long County; Howard Bo Warren Parkway; designated 375 Lowndes County; board of commissioners; composition; districts; elections; terms 5073 Lowndes County; board of elections and registration; creation 5068 Macon County; Herbert A. Saliba Bridge; designated 1191 Madison County; board of commissioners; federal community development block grant funds; services; contracts 4520 Mitchell County; state court; judge and solicitor; compensation 3829 Mitchell County; terms of superior court 360 Murray County; hospital authority; vacancies 3863 Murray County; T. P. Ramsey Bridge; designated 905 Muscogee County; board of education; rate of tax levy; certification date 4538 Muscogee County; Columbus Airport Commission; police 3699 Muscogee County; Columbus, Georgia; mayor and council; nonpartisan elections 4386 Muscogee County; state court; judges; compensation 4029 Newton County; homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 3745 Newton County; Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority; bonds 5101 Newton County; Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority; revenue bonds Vetoed HB 1748 Newton County; sheriff, tax commissioner, judge of the probate court, clerk of the superior court, chairperson of board of commissioners; compensation 4156 Oconee County; board of commissioners; compensation 4679 Oconee County; board of elections and registration; creation 3767 Oconee County; probate court; judge; compensation 4679 Oconee County; sheriff; compensation 4679 Oconee County; superior court; clerk; compensation 4679 Oconee County; tax commissioner; compensation 4679 Oconee County; Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority; creation 5123 Oglethorpe County; board of commissioners; meetings 4045 Paulding County; motor vehicle registration periods 3774 Peach County; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 3824 Pierce County; board of education; districts 4299 Pierce County; homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4294 Pierce County; state court; judge; solicitor; compensation 4281 Polk County; board of education; districts 4353 Polk County; Polk County Water Authority; members; appointment 3876 Pulaski County; magistrate court; chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections; referendum 3882 Putnam County; homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes; referendums 4974

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Putnam County; sheriff; compensation 5033 Putnam County; tax commissioner; compensation 5035 Quitman County; board of education; membership; districts; elections; school superintendent; appointment 3689 Rabun County; board of commissioners; purchases; fiscal year; audits 4086 Rabun County; Clayton-Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority; financing of projects; bonds 4072 Rabun County; Rabun County Building Authority; creation 4564 Randolph County; board of commissioners; districts 3590 Randolph County; board of education; election; school superintendent; appointment 3575 Richmond County; board of commissioners; purchases 5160 Richmond County; board of education; budgets 5086 Richmond County; civil court; chief judge; duties; powers; transfer of cases within the civil court and the magistrate court 4433 Schley County; Ellaville-Schley County Charter Commission; time limits; referendum 4042 Spalding County; board of commissioners; districts 3527 Spalding County; Griffin-Spalding County School District; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4205 Spalding County; Griffin-Spalding County School System; board of education; terms 3556 Spalding County; homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4429 Spalding County; magistrate court; chief magistrate; nonpartisan nomination and election 4426 Spalding County; probate court; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 4203 Stewart County; board of education; elections; districts; terms 3584 Sumter County; Americus; school system; funding for fiscal year 1995; merger with Sumter County School System 4187 Sumter County; board of commissioners; compensation; population Act repealed 4056 Sumter County; board of education; compensation 3696 Sumter County; board of education; membership; districts; elections; terms; compensation 5108 Talbot County; board of commissioners; membership; districts; elections; terms 3637 Talbot County; sheriff; deputies; compensation 4285 Taliaferro County; board of commissioners; membership; districts; elections; terms; compensation 3643 Taylor County; Garland T. Byrd Bridge; designated 916 Taylor County; Taylor County Airport Authority; creation 5010 Taylor County; Ward Edwards Bridge; designated 903 Terrell County; board of elections and registration; creation 4388 Tift County; board of commissioners; districts 3547 Tift County; board of education; districts; terms 3538 Toombs County; superior court; judges; expenses 4888 Treutlen County; board of education; compensation 4414 Troup County; board of education; school district; education districts; members 3501 Troup County; homestead exemptions; school district taxes; referendum 3844 Troup County; state court; judge; duties; compensation; secretary 4468 Twiggs County; board of commissioners; compensation; expenses; reports; records 4050

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Twiggs County; board of education; compensation; meetings 4048 Twiggs County; Hardy Durham Faulk, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designated 921 Twiggs County; probate court; judge; compensation; benefits 4547 Twiggs County; sheriff; compensation; benefits 4917 Twiggs County; superior court; clerk; compensation; benefits 4913 Twiggs County; tax commissioner; compensation; benefits 4177 Upson County; board of commissioners; districts 3618 Upson County; Garland T. Byrd Bridge; designated 916 Upson County; Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority; powers 4446 Walker County; magistrate court; chief magistrate; compensation 4212 Walker County; state court; judge; secretary; compensation 3726 Walker County; state property easement 1988 Walton County; homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4924 Walton County; sheriff; vacancies 4560 Walton County; Walton County Commission on Children and Youth; creation 4076 Walton County; Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority; chairman; compensation 4675 Washington County; superior court; judges; expenses 4888 Wayne County; board of commissioners; districts; elections; terms 3520 Wayne County; board of education; compensation; expenses 4473 Wayne County; board of education; members; districts; terms; elections 3512 Wayne County; Howard Bo Warren Parkway; designated 375 White County; White County Water and Sewerage Authority; membership 3720 Whitfield County; board of commissioners; districts 4483 Whitfield County; board of education; districts; elections 4475 Wilcox County; superior court; judges; salary supplement 4920 COUNTIES AND COUNTY MATTERS BY POPULATION 1,500, more than, local governmental units of, or expenditures of $175,000.000 or more; audits 1083 4,000 - 4,575, counties of; distribution of commissions when previous tax collector prevented from collecting by court action; repealed 237 6,513 - 6,600, counties of; judges of the state court; compensation; repealed 237 6,530 - 6,600, counties of; authorizing sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink; repealed 237 6,530 - 6,600, counties of; Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages; repealed 237 6,900 - 6,950, counties of; probate court; insolvent costs arising from traffic and game and fish cases; repealed 237 8,340 - 8,700, counties of; magistrate's court; repealed 237 9,000 - 9,200, counties of; tax commissioner authorized to hire secretary; repealed 237 10,000 - 10,200, counties of; fees collected for sale of motor vehicle licenses and plates; repealed 237 10,450 - 10,650, counties of; time for making tax returns; repealed 237 10,500 - 10,600, counties of; members of board of tax assessors ineligible to hold state or county offices; repealed 237 11,675 - 11,725, counties of; board of elections; repealed 237 12,000 - 12,200, counties of; sheriff's written consent for tax commissioner to collect taxes due by levy and sale; repeal 237

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12,300 - 12,400, counties of; county commissioner; salary 237 13,000 - 13,300, counties of; probate courts; insolvent costs from fines and forfeitures arising from traffic cases; repealed 237 15,000 - 15,500, counties of; time for making tax returns; repealed 237 15,200 - 15,400, counties of; probate courts; insolvent costs from fines and forfeitures arising from traffic cases; repealed 237 15,200 - 15,400, counties of; sheriff's written consent for tax commissioner to collect taxes due by levy and sale; repealed 237 15,200 - 15,400, counties of; time for making tax returns; repealed 237 17,800 - 17,850, counties of; small claims court; repealed 237 18,000 - 18,100, counties of; sheriff; compensation; repealed 237 18,358 - 19,148, counties of; small claims court; repealed 237 18,900 - 19,300, counties of; presence of stenographer when witness examined by grand jury; repealed 237 19,200 - 19,400, counties of; board of elections; repealed 237 19,200 - 19,400, counties of; district attorney; supplemental compensation; repealed 237 19,300 - 20,000, counties of; coroner; compensation; repealed 237 20,400 - 20,600, counties of; commissioner; compensation; repealed 237 21,800 - 22,000, counties of; single county commissioner; compensation; repealed 237 23,450 - 23,550, counties of; probate court; judge authorized to appoint clerk; repealed 237 23,510 - 23,700 and 32,400 - 32,700, judicial circuits containing counties of; official court reporter's authority to hire secretary; repealed 237 25,100 - 25,400, counties of; time for making tax returns; repealed 237 26,200 - 27,000, counties of; maximum court costs for county law library fund in each action; repealed 237 26,290 - 27,280, counties of; boards of commissioners; compensation; repealed 4056 27,500 - 28,500, counties of; sheriff's written consent for tax commissioner to collect taxes due by levy and sale; repealed 237 28,500 - 29,200, counties of; board of elections; repealed 237 29,000 - 31,000, counties of; county airport authorities; repealed 237 29,200 - 30,000, counties of; chairman and members of board of commissioners; compensation; repealed 237 31,000 - 31,500, counties of; county water authority; compensation of members; repealed 237 32,000 - 32,300, counties of; time for making tax returns; repealed 237 32,300 - 32,600, counties of; small claims court; repealed 237 32,400 - 32,700 and 23,510 - 23,700, judicial circuits containing counties of; official court reporter's authority to hire secretary; repealed 237 32,500 - 34,100, county sites of counties of; not authorized to maintain own voter registration lists; repealed 237 32,600 - 36,000, counties of; board of elections; repealed 237 33,000 - 34,000, counties of; coroners; compensation 237 34,100 - 34,300, counties of; coroners; compensation 237 34,400 - 36,000, counties of; coroner; salary; repealed 237 36,000 - 36,300, counties of; board of elections; repealed 237 36,500 - 36,900, counties of; board of registrations and elections; repealed 237 40,100 - 40,150, counties of; coroner; compensation; repealed 237 45,000 or more, counties of; fees of tax collectors and commissioners 620 50,000, counties of not more than; holding court in place other than courthouse 1052

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50,000 or more, counties of; collection of intangible recording tax by clerk of superior court 1767 50,000 or more, hospital authorities located in counties of, and operating hospital of more than 100 beds; ad valorem taxes on authority owned realty 781 50,000 - 75,000, counties of; audits required for county board of education; repealed 237 54,700 - 56,000, counties of; board of elections; repealed 237 59,000 - 60,000, cities of 15,000 or more within counties of; choice of tax assessments; repealed 237 59,000 - 60,000, counties of, cities of 15,000 or more within; failure to return taxable property by city taxpayer; repealed 237 66,000 - 73,000, counties of; time for making tax returns; repealed 237 66,000 - 74,000, counties of; coroner; compensation; repealed 237 73,000 - 89,000, counties of; probate court; judge authorized to hire clerk; repealed 237 75,000 or more, counties of; qualifications of associate judges in juvenile courts 562 88,000 - 90,000, counties of; board of elections; repealed 237 88,000 - 90,000, counties of; board of elections; repealed 211 96,000 or more, counties of; probate court; judges' qualifications 1665 96,000 or more, counties of; probate court; powers and qualifications of chief clerk 1665 100,000 or more, counties of; probate court; judges' qualifications; repealed 1665 100,000 or more, counties of; probate court; jury trials and appeals; repealed 1665 100,000 - 150,000, counties of; quarterly ad valorem tax billings; repealed 237 145,000 - 165,000, counties of; governing authority authorized to require filing hotel and motel rate schedules; repealed 237 150,000 - 165,000, counties of; procedures for state court judge to become judge emeritus; repealed 237 150,000 - 167,000, counties of; procedures for probate judge to become judge emeritus; repealed 237 153,000 - 165,000, counties of; sale of alcoholic beverages from 11:55 P.M. on Saturdays 237 160,000 - 169,000, counties of; assumption of duties of tax commissioner by chief clerk upon tax commissioner's inability to serve; repealed 237 160,000 - 169,000, counties of; sheriff; filling vacancy; repealed 237 160,000 - 169,000, counties of; vacancies; probate judge; tax commissioner; sheriff; repealed 237 165,000 - 190,000, counties of; time for making tax returns; repealed 237 168,000 - 180,000, counties of; private sale of county owned property; repealed 237 169,000, more than, and less than 180,000, counties of; board of elections; repealed 237 175,000 - 190,000, counties of; rate of interest and penalty on delinquent ad valorem taxes; repealed 237 175,000 - 195,000, counties of; written consent of sheriff for tax commissioner to collect taxes due by levy and sale; repealed 237 183,000 - 216,000, counties of, with cities of more than 40,000; conduct of municipal elections by county board; repealed 237 190,000 - 300,000, counties of; commission for collection of education taxes; repealed 237 190,000 - 300,000, counties of; justice of the peace emeritus; repealed 237

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19,000-400,000, counties of; metropolitan airport authorities; repealed 237 200,000-250,000, counties of; probate judge; filling vacancy; repealed 237 300,000 or more, counties of; authority for tax collectors to collect by levy and sale certain county taxes, assessments, fees, or charges; repealed 237 300,000 or more, counties of; payment of expense of presentence psychiatric examination of convicted persons in criminal cases; repealed 237 300,000 or more, counties with city of; joint city-county board of tax assessors; repealed 129 350,000-500,000, counties of; duty of clerk of superior court to notify realty buyer of homestead exemptions; repealed 237 350,000-500,000, counties of; publication of quarterly summary of receipts and expenditures by county board of education; repealed 237 350,000-500,000, judicial circuits containing counties of; additional court reporters and secretarial and clerical help; repealed 237 350,000-550,000, counties of; minor entering business selling alcoholic beverages; repealed 237 400,000, not less than, counties of; local legislation regarding cruelty to domestic animals, animal control; repealed 237 400,000-525,000, counties of; postage on return post cards to continue voter registration when purging those who have not voted; repealed 237 500,000, more than, counties of; authority to operate 24 hour schools; repealed 237 500,000, more than, counties of; county board of education authorized to create emeritus office for retired department heads; repealed 237 500,000 or more, counties of; county purchasing agent; powers and duties 212 500,000 or more, counties of; notice to tax assessors regarding zoning changes; repealed 237 County and city taxes on life insurers; population determination 528 COUNTY MATTERS-HOME RULE AMENDMENTS Clayton County; Clayton County Public Employee Retirement System; benefits 5166 Clayton County; Clayton County Public Employee Retirement System; membership 5198 Clayton County; director of finance; purchasing agent; duties; inventory 5173 DeKalb County; DeKalb County Pension Board; benefits 5155 DeKalb County; DeKalb County Pension Board; benefits; membership; vesting 5180 DeKalb County; garbage disposal and sanitation districts; local constitutional amendment repealed 5189 Floyd County; board of commissioners; meetings 5163 Hall County; board of commissioners; meetings 5194 Richmond County; board of commissioners; purchases 5160 NAMED CITIES Acworth; corporate limits 3704 Alapaha; powers; governing authority; mayor pro tempore; mayor 4167

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Alpharetta; homestead exemptions; city taxes; referendums 4669 Alpharetta; municipal court 4271 Americus; school system; funding for fiscal year 1995; merger with Sumter County School System 4187 Ashburn; city manager 5238 Athens-Clarke County; Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority; creation 5123 Atlanta; employee complaints; waste and abuse 4394 Atlanta; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; board of directors; terms; quorum; security force; torts 4959 Atlanta; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; operating costs; interest 4952 Atlanta; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; extension of repeal date 952 Atlanta; urban enterprise zones; mixed-use zones; ordinances; tax exemptions 5055 Augusta; general retirement fund; investments 5276 Avondale Estates; employment; contracts 5386 Barnesville; city manager, supervisors; administrator; director of utilities and public works 4190 Baxley; council; districts 5350 Blackshear; powers; municipal utilities 4161 Blakely; new charter 4579 Bloomingdale; community improvement districts 4931 Bluffton; new charter 3786 Brunswick; Lissner House; sale to city 1194 Brunswick; parks and squares 5326 Canon; new charter 4214 Cartersville; wards 5281 Cave Spring; corporate limits 4885 Cave Spring; sale to city of state property Vetoed HR 814 Cedartown; Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard; designated 764 Cedartown; new charter 4628 Centerville; homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 3849 Chamblee; council; districts 5375 Clayton; Clayton-Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority; financing of projects; bonds 4072 Clermont; new charter 4782 Columbus, Georgia; mayor and council; nonpartisan elections 4386 Columbus, Georgia; sale of Georgia Ports Authority property to Columbus 370 Columbus; Columbus Airport Commission; police 3699 Columbus; Muscogee County; board of education; rate of tax levy; certification date 4538 Conyers; council; membership; districts; elections; vacancies; election superintendent; referendum 3969 Dallas; corporate limits 3775 Dalton; administrator 5310 Dalton; homestead exemption; City of Dalton Independent School District taxes; referendum 4251 Dalton; homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 4465 Dawson; mayor and councilmembers; residency 5245 Decatur; homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 4411 Doraville; mayor, mayor pro tem, and council; compensation 5343 Dublin; board of education; school district; bonds; elections; terms 4163

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East Dublin; council; districts 5026 East Point; city ad valorem taxes; collection by county tax commissioner 5251 East Point; City of East Point Pension Board of Trustees; powers; trust agreement; assets 5216 East Point; director of finance and assistant director of finance 5257 East Point; East Point Building Authority; membership; appointments 4835 East Point; East Point Parking Authority; membership; appointments 4966 East Point; homestead exemption; city taxes; local constitutional amendment repealed; referendum 5048 East Point; mediation system for appeals by employees; arbitration 5053 East Point; Personnel Board of Appeals 5369 Ellaville; Ellaville-Schley County Charter Commission; time limits; referendum 4042 Ellijay; Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority; compensation 4025 Fort Valley; Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority; membership; name changed to Perry-Houston County Airport Authority; powers 3885 Gainesville; council; compensation 5248 Gainesville; council; wards 5290 Gainesville; municipal utility fees and charges for customers outside city 4154 Gainesville; public schools 5347 Gainesville; retirement system; benefits; service 5286 Gainesville; supplemental appropriations 5383 Garden City; community improvement districts 4931 Griffin-Spalding County School System; board of education; terms 3556 Griffin; board of commissioners; districts 5223 Griffin; cemetery trust fund; water, light, and sewerage department emergency reserve fund 5233 Griffin; Griffin-Spalding County School District; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4205 Griffin; tax collector abolished; transfer of duties 5242 Gum Branch; Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; creation 4826 Jasper; corporate limits 4819 Kennesaw; corporate limits; city manager or administrator 5036 Kennesaw; lease to city of state property 1198 LaGrange; franchises 4617 LaGrange; mayor; council; membership; terms; districts; elections; qualifications; vacancies 3650 Lawrenceville; homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 3783 Lincolnton; mayor and council; term limits 3853 Ludowici; municipal court; name; recorder; election; terms; compensation 3730 Lula; new charter 4841 Macon; corporate limits 4832 Macon; Macon Fire and Police Employees Retirement System; average compensation 5390 Macon; Macon Pensions and Retirement System; retirement committee 5210 Macon; Macon Water Authority Employees' Pension Plan 3947 Marietta; board of lights and waterworks; nonprofit corporations 4267 Marietta; Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; members; qualifications 4262 Marietta; corporate limits; deannexation 4171 Marietta; mayor pro tempore; Marietta Historic Board of Review; pension board; Downtown Marietta Development Authority 4265

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Midway; corporate limits 3837 Midway; Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; creation 4826 Milledgeville; easement to city 1988 Milledgeville; mayor and council; terms; districts; election dates 5356 Molena; mayor and council; terms 4198 Monroe; city administrator 5106 Monroe; Water, Light, and Gas Commission; membership 5103 Morrow; homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 4470 Moultrie; council; districts 5207 Mount Zion; mayor and council; terms; qualifications; vacancies 4894 Ocilla; ad valorem taxes; millage rate 3697 Omaha; charter repealed; city abolished 3815 Pendergrass; new charter 4755 Perry; Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority; membership; name changed to Perry-Houston County Airport Authority; powers 3885 Pooler; community improvement districts 4931 Port Wentworth; community improvement districts 4931 Powder Springs; corporate limits; city manager; powers 4140 Powder Springs; council; districts 5296 Riceboro; Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; creation 4826 Rockmart; council; wards 5318 Savannah; board of public education; districts 4003 Savannah; community improvement districts 4931 Savannah; Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; creation 4329 Savannah; joint board of tax assessors; abolition and transfer of records 3940 Savannah; pension plan; alternative retirement date for police and fire employees 5331 Savannah; pension plan; delayed retirement date for police and fire employees 5336 Social Circle; city manager; mayor; powers 5097 Sugar Hill; corporate limits 4542 Sugar Hill; homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 4194 Suwanee; corporate limits 4174 Thomaston; corporate limits; deannexation; election district 5030 Thomaston; Thomaston-Upson County Building Authority, powers 4446 Thomasville; city council and board of education; districts 5265 Thunderbolt; community improvement districts 4931 Toccoa; corporate limits; deannexation 4969 Tunnel Hill; conveyance of state property 914 Tybee Island; community improvement districts 4931 Union City; mayor and council; organizational meeting; mayor pro tempore 5304 Vernonburg; community improvement districts 4931 Vernonburg; elections; terms 3942 Vidalia; new charter 4096 Walthourville; Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; creation 4826 Warner Robins; corporate limits; powers; duties; mayor; mayor pro tempore; city manager; referendum 3892

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Warner Robins; homestead exemption; city taxes; senior citizens; referendum 3707 Warner Robins; mayor and council; powers; vacancies 3839 Warner Robins; Warner Robins Building Authority; secretary; city clerk 3842 Waycross; corporate limits 4533 Winterville; mayor and council; vacancies; municipal court; establishment 3753 MUNICIPALITIES BY POPULATION 1,500, more than, local governmental units of, or expenditures of $175,000.000 or more; audits 1083 10,400 - 10,580, cities of; housing authority; additional commissioners; repealed 237 14,310 - 15,140, cities of; rural telephone cooperative; commercial office building and warehouse authorized; repealed 237 15,000 or more, cities of; located in counties of 59,000 - 60,000; failure to return taxable property by taxpayer; repealed 237 15,000 or more, cities of; within counties of 59,000 - 60,000; choice of tax assessments; repealed 237 40,000, more than, cities of; lying in counties of 183,000 - 216,000; municipal elections; conduct by county board of elections; repealed 237 119,500 - 250,000, cities of; authorized to become self-insurer; repealed 237 120,000 - 160,000, cities of; housing authority; additional commissioners; repealed 237 150,000 or more, cities of; power to incur bonded indebtedness as approved by two-thirds of voters voting; repealed 237 300,000, more than, cities of; 24 hour schools; repealed 237 300,000 or more, cities of; traffic court; terms; sessions 862 300,000 or more, counties with city of; joint city-county board of tax assessors; repealed 129 400,000 or more, cities of; regulation of school bus drivers; repealed 237 Cities located in counties of 500,000 or more; planning department to notify tax assessors of zoning changes; repealed 237 County and city taxes on life insurers; population determination 528 County sites of counties of 32,500 - 34,100, not to maintain own voter registration lists; repealed 237 MUNICIPALITIES-HOME RULE AMENDMENTS Ashburn; city manager 5238 Augusta; general retirement fund; investments 5276 Avondale Estates; employment; contracts 5386 Baxley; council; districts 5350 Brunswick; parks and squares 5326 Cartersville; wards 5281 Chamblee; council; districts 5375 Dalton; administrator 5310 Dawson; mayor and councilmembers; residency 5245 Doraville; mayor, mayor pro tem, and council; compensation 5343

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East Point; city ad valorem taxes; collection by county tax commissioner 5251 East Point; City of East Point Pension Board of Trustees; powers; trust agreement; assets 5216 East Point; director of finance and assistant director of finance 5257 East Point; Personnel Board of Appeals 5369 Gainesville; council; compensation 5248 Gainesville; council; wards 5290 Gainesville; public schools 5347 Gainesville; retirement system; benefits; service 5286 Gainesville; supplemental appropriations 5383 Griffin; board of commissioners; districts 5223 Griffin; cemetery trust fund; water, light, and sewerage department emergency reserve fund 5233 Griffin; tax collector abolished; transfer of duties 5242 Macon; Macon Fire and Police Employees Retirement System; average compensation 5390 Macon; Macon Pensions and Retirement System; retirement committee 5210 Milledgeville; mayor and council; terms; districts; election dates 5356 Moultrie; council; districts 5207 Powder Springs; council; districts 5296 Rockmart; council; wards 5318 Savannah; pension plan; alternative retirement date for police and fire employees 5331 Savannah; pension plan; delayed retirement date for police and fire employees 5336 Thomasville; city council and board of education; districts 5265 Union City; mayor and council; organizational meeting; mayor pro tempore 5304 RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION Mr. Craig J. Winkler 1184 Mr. James C. Cook 369 Mr. Jimmy Helton 1183 Mr. Louis Horn III 1189 Mr. Nelson O. Scoggins 1217 Mr. Walter Lewis 1182 Ms. Shirley Selph 1185 RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING LAND CONVEYANCES Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation; easement 1988 Atlanta Gas Light Company; easement 1988 Baldwin County Board of Education; easement 1988 Barrow County; lease of state property 1226 BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.; easement 1988 Brooks County; sale of state property to county 1187 Brunswick; Lissner House; sale to city 1194 Carlton Company; easement 1988 Cave Spring; sale to city Vetoed HR 814

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Chattooga County; conveyance of state property 908 Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc.; lease 1229 ConAgra Poultry Company; lease in Whitfield County 906 Georgia 8 Cellular Limited Partnership; lease of state property in Bryan County 1208 Georgia Building Authority (Hospital); conveyance of state property or interests at Central State Hospital 923 Georgia Ports Authority; sale of property to Columbus, Georgia 370 Georgia Power Company; easements 751 Georgia Power Company; sale or exchange of state property at Tallulah Gorge 917 Glynn County; sale of property in county 1195 Grady County; conveyance of state property 1972 GTE Telephone Systems, South Area; easements 751 Gwinnett/Rockdale/Newton Creative Enterprises, Inc.; lease 1229 Jackson Electric Membership Corporation; easements 751 Jenkins County; sale of state property in county 1203 Kennesaw; lease to city 1198 Milledgeville; easement to city 1988 Norfolk Southern Railroad; easement 1988 Norfolk Southern Railway Company; sale, lease, or exchange of state property in Fulton County 749 Northland Premier Cable Limited Partnership; lease of state property in Rabun County 1211 Spartan Radiocasting Company; lease of state property in Rabun County 1213 Tunnel Hill; conveyance of state property 914 United States of America; lease of state property in Chatham County 1201 Walker County; easement 1988 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTIONS Aged and Disabled Transportation Task Force; creation 1983 Carlton H. Colwell Probation Detention Center; designated 1216 Cherokee County Property Tax Structure Study Committee; creation 5121 Comprehensive family and individual support plan for persons with disabilities; development urged 1180 GA 96 AG Joint Steering Committee; creation 1219 Garland T. Byrd Bridge; designated 916 Georgia State Cotton Museum and Dooly County Welcome Center; recognized as the state's official Cotton Museum 904 Georgia State Museum and State Library Study Commission; creation 1224 Hardy Durham Faulk, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designated 376 Hardy Durham Faulk, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designated 921 Herbert A. Saliba Bridge; designated 1191 Howard Bo Warren Parkway; designated 375 James E. Billy McKinney Bridge; designated 1218 Jerry D. Jackson Bridge; designated 1207 Joint Historic Dramas Study Committee; creation 1980 Joint Regional Hospital Study Committee; creation 1978 Joint Rhodes Memorial Hall Study Committee; creation 911 Joint Steering Committee for the Georgia General Assembly's Conference on Health Care Reform/Managed Health Care; creation 1980

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Joint Study Commission on Revenue Structure 1975 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard; designated 764 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; extension of repeal date 952 Museum of Aviation Foundation, Inc.; Roy H. (Sonny) Watson, Jr., Building; designation urged 1980 Private George W. Lee, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designated 1218 Ralph Country Brown Highway; designated 1223 Ray McKibben Medal of Honor Highway; designated 1186 Reginald Trice Parkway; designated 1234 Robert Lee Patten II Probation Detention Center; designated 925 Swamp Gravy; designated as Georgia's Official Folklife Play 373 T. P. Ramsey Bridge; designated 905 Vendie Hudson Hooks, Sr., Memorial Highway; designated 1190 Walter Kelly, Jr., Bridge; designated 921 Ward Edwards Bridge; designated 903 World War II veterans; appreciation; monument study 1192

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INDEX A ACCOMMODATIONS TAX Use of proceeds for aviation museum and aviation hall of fame; use of proceeds for pedestrian trails and walkways 793 ACWORTH, CITY OF Corporate limits 3704 AD VALOREM TAXES Ad valorem taxes for education; commission for collection 237 Additional county boards of equalization; decisions to specify reasons 318 Aircraft; return in county of primary home base 1776 Amnesty 428 Appeals of assessments; filing by mail; forms; time for response; consolidation; service; continuances 1088 Arbitration as alternative method to appeal decision of tax assessors; notice of changes in returns 1823 Assessors; joint city-county board in certain counties; repealed 129 Certain cities to choose assessment; repealed 237 Collection by levy and sale in certain counties by tax collector or commissioner; written consent of sheriff; repealed 237 Commissions after court action prohibiting collection in certain counties; repealed 237 Counties and municipalities; ad valorem tax sharing; regional facilities; contracts; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2025 County boards of equalization; additional boards; decisions to specify reasons 318 County boards of equalization; members; instructional requirements; ineligibility 1051 County property appraisers; service as members of board of tax assessors 507 Demand for immediate payment upon evidence of intention to leave or remove property from state; bond; assessment; millage rate 561 Exemption for blueberry plants; referendum 927 Exemption for headquarters of veterans organization; referendum 965 Failure to return taxable property by taxpayer in certain cities; repealed 237 Homestead exemption; senior citizens; income not exceeding $30,000.00; referendum 400 Homestead exemptions; date for filing application 507 Interest and penalty on delinquent taxes in certain counties; repealed 237 Knowing false statement regarding motor vehicle registration is false swearing; penalty 790 Motor vehicles; knowing false statement regarding registration is false swearing; penalty 790 Quarterly billings in certain counties; repealed 237

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Realty owned by authority operating hospital of more than 100 beds in county of 50,000 or more leased primarily to private business 781 Tax assessors ineligible for state and county offices in certain counties; repealed 237 Tax commissioners; compensation 620 Temporary tax bill during pendency of appeal; notice; interest; exemption from interest 787 Time for making return in certain counties; repealed 237 Valuation by board of equalization or superior court; investigation required before changing for two years 786 ADDICTION COUNSELORS Professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists: addiction counselors; license exemption 953 ADJUTANT GENERAL Georgia National Guard 655 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT Code revision 97 Contempt; disobedience or resistance of lawful order 1270 Hearing officers; powers and authority 1270 Office of State Administrative Hearings; creation 1856 Proposed rules; notice to General Assembly committee chairperson and by request to committee members 503 Writs of fieri facias to collect fines for violation of lawful order 1270 ADMINISTRATORS Oath; bond; property sale by temporary administrator 1173 ADOPTION Payments for programs for potential foster and adoptive parents 409 ADVERTISING Law Enforcement Integrity Act of 1994; misleading the public in connection with fundraising, solicitations, or telemarketing 1392 Price of admission; service charge 1368 ADVISORY BOARD ON SPACE MANAGEMENT Repealed 1865

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AGED AND DISABLED TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE Creation 1983 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Redefined 1920 AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY Condition of parole when victim under 18; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff 791 AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES COMMISSIONS Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; agricultural commodity commission employees; creditable service 339 AGRICULTURE Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; agricultural commodity commission employees; creditable service 339 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Agrirama Development Authority; creditable service 332 GA 96 AG Joint Steering Committee; creation 1219 Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; venue for actions changed from Fulton County to Houston County 590 Georgia State Cotton Museum and Dooly County Welcome Center; recognized as the state's official Cotton Museum 904 Honeybee production; regulation 1716 Presumption of intention to convert rented or leased property 650 Seed Arbitration Council; created 1761 Theft of unharvested commercial agricultural products 359 AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN Initiative to Promote Work, Education, and Family Stability; earned income tax credit; value of vehicle owned by AFDC recipient; earnings of teenagers 765 Monthly reporting and retrospective budgeting; eliminated 765 Work for Welfare Program 765 AIRCRAFT Ad valorem taxes; return in county of primary home base 1776 Liens for labor, materials, or contracts of indemnity; filing; recording; fees 798 Local government tax on accommodations; use for museum of aviation and aviation hall of fame; use for pedestrian walkways and trails 793

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Museum of Aviation Foundation, Inc.; Roy H. (Sonny) Watson, Jr., Building; designation urged 1980 ALAPAHA, TOWN OF Powers; governing authority; mayor pro tempore; mayor 4167 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Code revision 97 Containers of 375 and 50 milliliters; retail sale; in-room service by hotels 553 Hotels; in-room service 553 Minors entering business engaged in retail sale in certain counties; repealed 237 Regulation by the state, counties, and municipalities; exhibition of nudity; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2018 Regulation of sale in certain municipalities 395 Retail sale; containers of 375 and 50 milliliters 553 Sale by the drink in certain counties and cities therein 237 Sale from 11:55 P.M. on Saturdays in certain counties and cities within such counties 237 Standard case; redefined 553 Submission to a chemical test; information to be provided by officer 472 Sunday sale in certain counties and cities within such counties 237 ALIENS Jurors; U.S. citizenship required 408 ALPHARETTA, CITY OF Homestead exemptions; city taxes; referendums 4669 Municipal court 4271 AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS Motor vehicle license plates; amateur radio operators; retired members of the Georgia National Guard 1848 AMERICUS, CITY OF School system; funding for fiscal year 1995; merger with Sumter County School System 4187 AMICALOLA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION Easement 1988

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AMNESTY Property taxes 428 Unemployment taxes 837 AMUSEMENT MACHINES Coin operated amusement machines; license fees; permit fees; sunset repealed 834 ANATOMICAL GIFTS Drivers' licenses; fees; reduction for applicants making anatomical gifts 1390 ANIMALS Dogs and cats; sale; sterilization 999 Guide or service dog; accompanying trainer 1405 Wild animals; licenses; insurance; progeny; fee-exempt permits; release 1742 See also GAME AND FISH ANNEXATION Deannexation by ordinance of municipal corporations 652 APPEAL AND ERROR Criminal cases; state's appeal; defendant's cross appeal; procedures 311 Criminal cases; state's appeal; defendant's cross appeal; procedures 1012 Delinquency cases; state's appeal 856 Grant or denial within 30 days of application 347 Probate courts in certain counties 1665 State's appeal in criminal cases; defendant's cross appeal; procedures 311 State's appeal in delinquency cases 856 Supersedeas bond; motion in trial court; filing at time fixed by trial court 347 Time for grant or denial 347 Trial court; motion for supersedeas bond; fixing time for filing bond 347 APPLING COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 3608 Board of education; districts 3601 Board of education; nonpartisan nomination and election; referendum 4148 Magistrate court; chief magistrate; nonpartisan nomination and election; referendum 4144 Probate court; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election; referendum 4150

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APPRAISALS Real estate appraisers; temporary permits; oral appraisal reports; penalties 881 APPROPRIATIONS Lottery; programs started from lottery proceeds; conditions for continuation from general fund 470 S.F.Y. 1994-1995 1506 Supplemental for S.F.Y. 1993-1994 7 See also BUDGET ARBITRATION Ad valorem taxes; arbitration as alternative method to appeal decision of tax assessors 1823 ARREST Loitering, violation of county ordinance relating to; arrest prior to trial 292 ASHBURN, CITY OF City manager 5238 ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority; creation 5123 ATKINSON COUNTY Board of commissioners; membership; districts; terms; elections; compensation 4418 ATLANTA, CITY OF City Court of Atlanta; Code Title 40, Chapter 13, Article 2, relating to arrests, trials, and appeals in traffic cases, not applicable to court 604 Employee complaints; waste and abuse 4394 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; board of directors; terms; quorum; security force; torts 4959 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; operating costs; interest 4952 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; extension of repeal date 952 Urban enterprise zones; mixed-use zones; ordinances; tax exemptions 5055

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ATLANTA GAS LIGHT COMPANY Easement 1988 ATTORNEY GENERAL Compensation 1065 ATTORNEYS Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 Law students and instructors as legal assistants; law schools outside state; 18 months 313 AUCTIONEERS Exemption for public sale of personal property 1391 AUDITS Local governments 1083 Regional development centers 1636 AUGUSTA, CITY OF General retirement fund; investments 5276 AUTHORITIES Division of Energy Resources of Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority replacing Office of Energy Resources 1108 Downtown development authorities; directors; terms 1006 Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority 421 Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; venue for actions changed from Fulton County to Houston County 590 Georgia Agrirama Development Authority; Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; creditable service 332 Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority; Georgia Water Quality Control Act; federal grants transferred to 555 Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; nonprofit subsidiaries 493 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; created 1251 Georgia Superior Courts' Cooperative Authority; clerks 665 For local authorities see the names of the authorities

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AVIATION Ad valorem taxation; aircraft; return in county of primary home base 1776 Liens for labor, materials, or contracts of indemnity; filing; recording; fees 798 Local government tax on accommodations; use for museum of aviation and aviation hall of fame; use for pedestrian walkways and trails 793 Museum of Aviation Foundation, Inc.; Roy H. (Sonny) Watson, Jr., Building; designation urged 1980 AVONDALE ESTATES, CITY OF Employment; contracts 5386 B BACON COUNTY Board of education; compensation; benefits 4201 BAD CHECKS Deposit account fraud; checks, drafts, debit card sales drafts, and orders for payment; formerly issuance of bad check; warrants; trials; fraudulent printing, executing, negotiating 1787 No contest cash bonds; forfeiture 865 BAIL Bad check prosecutions; no contest cash bonds; forfeiture 865 Bonds; approval of sureties; rules for professional bonding companies; realty bonds; qualifications for professional bondspersons 532 Sheriffs; deposits in interest-bearing accounts; cash reserves of professional bondspersons excluded 1179 BALDWIN COUNTY Board of education; easement 1988 Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes; referendums 4459 BANKING AND FINANCE Bad checks; no contest cash bonds; forfeiture 865 Code revision 97 Deposit account fraud; checks, drafts, debit card sales drafts, and orders for payment; formerly issuance of bad check; warrants; trials; fraudulent printing, executing, negotiating 1787

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Financial institutions; affiliate transfers; credit union loans; check cashiers 1780 Financing statements; central indexing system 1693 Insurance, banking, or trust companies; stock issuance 694 Mortgage lenders and brokers; licensing 570 Nation-wide reciprocal banking; acquisitions 215 BARNESVILLE, CITY OF City manager; supervisors; administrator; director of utilities and public works 4190 BARROW COUNTY Lease of state property 1226 Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority; creation 5123 BARTOW COUNTY Cherokee Judicial Circuit; judges; district attorney; salary supplements 4779 Homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4058 Homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4556 Homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4904 Homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4900 BAXLEY, CITY OF Council; districts 5350 BEAUTY PAGEANTS Redefined; notice to entrants; escrow; liability 1165 BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Easement 1988 BEN HILL COUNTY Board of education; members; nonpartisan primaries and elections 3728 Board of elections and registration; creation 4989 Cordele Judicial Circuit; judges; salary supplement 4920 BIBB COUNTY Civil service system; vacancies; demotions; suspensions; removals; hearings 4686 Reginald Trice Parkway; designated 1234

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BINGO Recreational bingo; redefined 490 Recreational bingo; redefined 1002 BLACKSHEAR, CITY OF Powers; municipal utilities 4161 BLAKELY, CITY OF New charter 4579 BLASTERS Regulation 728 BLOOMINGDALE, CITY OF Community improvement districts 4931 BLUEBERRIES Tax exemption for blueberry plants; referendum 927 BLUFFTON, CITY OF New charter 3786 BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Regents Retirement Plan; board of trustees to establish rate of employee contributions 660 BOARDS OF EDUCATION See EDUCATION BOATS Flotation devices; operation of personal watercraft by children; water skiing; reckless operation 680 Georgia Boat Safety Act; jurisdiction in probate courts 1163 See also GAME AND FISH

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BONA FIDE CONSERVATION USE PROPERTY Covenants; transfers; limited-duration covenants 428 BONDS Bad check prosecutions; no contest cash bonds; forfeiture 865 Sheriffs; deposits in interest-bearing accounts; cash reserves of professional bondspersons excluded 1179 Sheriffs and deputies; conditioned upon accounting for funds and property under control 747 Sureties, approval of; professional bonding companies; realty bonds; professional bondspersons 532 BONDSPERSONS Sheriffs; deposits in interest-bearing accounts; cash reserves of professional bondspersons excluded 1179 Sureties, approval of; professional bonding companies; realty bonds; professional bondspersons 532 BOUNDARIES Between Georgia and South Carolina 824 Corporate limits of municipalities; deannexation by ordinance 652 BROOKS COUNTY Sale of state property to county 1187 BROWN, RALPH COUNTRY Ralph Country Brown Highway; designated 1223 BRUNSWICK, CITY OF Parks and squares 5326 Sale of state property to the City of Brunswick; Lissner House 1194 BUDGET Lottery; programs started from lottery proceeds; conditions for continuation from general fund 470 Lottery; scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount 1662 Lottery; shortfall reserve subaccount 425 See also APPROPRIATIONS

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BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Decentralization of state government; powers and duties relative to 1865 BUILDINGS AND HOUSING Code revision 97 Conditioned air contractors; bonds; local code compliance 662 Division of Energy Resources of Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority replacing Office of Energy Resources 1108 Home inspectors; written document required; contents; penalty 471 Housing authorities in certain cities; additional commissioners; repealed 237 Innkeepers; Olympic Games; excessive rates; penalties 1364 Plumbers; bonds; local code compliance 662 Real estate appraisers; temporary permits; oral appraisal reports; penalties 881 Smoke detectors; installation in all buildings 1235 BURKE COUNTY Board of elections and registration; creation 4180 BUSINESS EXPANSION SUPPORT Job tax credits in less developed areas; manufacturer's investment tax credits; income tax credits for employee retraining or child care 928 Sales and use tax exemptions for electricity, primary material handling equipment, and manufacturing machinery 928 BUSINESS LICENSES Occupation taxes; exemption clarified 366 BUTTS COUNTY Board of commissioners; compensation; expenses 3833 Board of commissioners; membership; districts; elections; terms; chairperson; compensation 4448 Board of education; districts; terms; elections; qualifications 4032 BYRD, GARLAND T. Garland T. Byrd Bridge; designated 916

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C CALHOUN COUNTY Sheriff; compensation 3831 CAMDEN COUNTY Board of commissioners; elections; terms 3661 CAMPAIGNS Campaign finance disclosure and regulation; personal financial disclosure; lobbyist reporting; names of political action committees; contributions 258 Reports; additional filing fees for late reports 257 See also ELECTIONS CANDLER COUNTY Middle Judicial Circuit; judges; expenses 4888 CANON, CITY OF New charter 4214 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS Funding 1325 CARGO CONTAINERS Cargo containers; sales and use tax; exemption 132 CARLTON COMPANY Easement 1988 CARLTON H. COLWELL PROBATION DETENTION CENTER Designated 1216 CARROLL COUNTY Motor vehicle registration periods; referendum 3835

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CARTERSVILLE, CITY OF Wards 5281 CATOOSA COUNTY Probate court; judge; superior court; clerk; clerical help allowances 5083 CATS Sale; sterilization 999 CAVE SPRING, CITY OF Corporate limits 4885 Sale of state property to city Vetoed HR 814 CEDARTOWN, CITY OF Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard; designated 764 New charter 4628 CEMETERIES Registration; exemption for nonperpetual care historical cemeteries 329 CENTERVILLE, CITY OF Homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 3849 CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL Georgia Building Authority (Hospital); conveyance of state property or interests at Central State Hospital 923 CERTIFICATES OF TITLE Applications; perfection of security interests 352 Mobile homes; manufactured homes; transfer; retired titles 741 Registration; knowing false statement is false swearing; penalty 790 Replacements; fees 1851 CHAMBLEE, CITY OF Council; districts 5375

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CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Eligible voluntary charitable organizations defined 567 Raffles by nonprofit organizations; legality; regulation; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2024 CHARITABLE SOLICITATION Law Enforcement Integrity Act of 1994; misleading the public in connection with fundraising, solicitations, or telemarketing 1392 CHARLTON COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 3625 Board of education; districts 3631 CHATHAM COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 3990 Board of public education; districts 4003 Board of tax assessors; appointment; joint board; abolition and transfer of records 3940 Chatham County Recreation Authority; creation 4329 Community improvement districts 4931 Convention and trade center; Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center 166 Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center 166 Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; creation 4329 Intergovernmental Council of Chatham County; Act repealed 3766 Juvenile court; judge; compensation 3749 Magistrate court; magistrates; election 3772 CHATHAM COUNTY RECREATION AUTHORITY Creation 4329 CHATTOOGA COUNTY Conveyance of state property 908 Ralph Country Brown Highway; designated 1223 CHECK CASHERS Conviction data on applicants 1780 CHEROKEE COUNTY Board of education; per diem 4210 Board of education; per diem 4898

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Cherokee County Property Tax Structure Study Committee; creation 5121 Homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4701 CHEROKEE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX STRUCTURE STUDY COMMITTEE Creation 5121 CHEROKEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Judges; district attorney; salary supplements 4779 CHILD ABUSE Records of children being considered for foster care placement; access for foster parents, child-caring agencies, and child placing agencies 967 State Children's Trust Fund and Commission; eligibility criteria; disbursements; interest; repeal date changed; obsolete provisions repealed 509 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION ACT State Children's Trust Fund and Commission; eligibility criteria; disbursements; interest; repeal date changed; obsolete provisions repealed 509 CHILD MOLESTATION Condition of parole; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff 791 CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES Records of children being considered for foster care placement; access for foster parents, child-caring agencies, and child placing agencies 967 CHILD SUPPORT Health insurance in child support orders 1728 Income deduction orders; hearings; certain exceptions removed 1270 Joint Study Committee on Child Support; created 1728 Professional, business, and occupational licenses; persons not complying with child support orders 1728 CHILDREN Safety belts; use by minors in pickup trucks required 1005

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CITIZENS Jurors; U.S. citizenship required 408 CIVIL PRACTICE Code revision 97 Court reporters; disqualification; prohibition of certain contracts 1007 Frivolous actions; time for motion for attorney's fees and costs of litigation 856 Judgment liens; possession by bona fide purchaser; discharge 310 Two carrier coverage; settlement of claims and release from liability 1156 CLAY COUNTY Board of commissioners; clerk; county administrator; checks 3596 Board of education; members; qualifications; compensation 3599 CLAYTON, CITY OF Clayton-Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority; financing of projects; bonds 4072 CLAYTON COUNTY Board of commissioners; chairman; compensation 4070 Board of education; compensation 4066 Civil service system; creation 4399 Clayton County Airport Authority; creation 4305 Clayton County Public Employee Retirement System; benefits 5166 Clayton County Public Employee Retirement System; membership 5198 Clayton Judicial Circuit; district attorney; salary supplement 4064 Clayton Judicial Circuit; judges; salary supplement 4062 Coroner; compensation 4068 Director of finance; purchasing agent; duties; inventory 5173 Probate court; judge; compensation 4562 Sheriff; compensation 4883 State court; deposits for advance costs 3985 State court; judges; compensation 4138 State court; solicitor; compensation 4287 Superior court; clerk; compensation 4882 Superior court; court reporters; compensation 4397 Superior court; district attorney; salary supplement 4064 Superior court; judges; salary supplement 4062 Tax commissioner; compensation 4185 CLAYTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY Creation 4305

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CLAYTON JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Court reporters; compensation 4397 District attorney; salary supplement 4064 Judges; salary supplement 4062 CLAYTON-RABUN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY Financing of projects; bonds 4072 CLEAN WATER WEEK Designated 1403 CLERMONT, TOWN OF New charter 4782 CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS Performance of certain acts 1249 CLINICAL RECORDS Mentally ill, mentally retarded, alcoholic, and drug dependent patients; appeals; release of clinical records 1072 COASTAL CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, INC. Lease of state property 1229 COBB COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 4254 Civil service system; dismissals; hearings; political activity 4625 Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; members; qualifications 4262 Community improvement districts; taxes; notices 4289 District attorney; investigators; assistant district attorneys; compensation 4622 Juvenile court; judges; compensation 4506 Probate court; judge; clerk; compensation 4054 Sheriff; chief deputy; chief investigator; executive assistant; compensation 4927 Sheriff; vacancies; chief investigator; qualifications 3762 State court; judges; compensation 4529 State court; second division; judges; compensation 4531 State court; solicitor; compensation 4619 State court; solicitor and assistant solicitors; designations 3938 Superior court; clerk; deputy clerk; compensation 5080

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Tax commissioner; chief clerk; executive secretary; compensation 4503 Walter Kelly, Jr., Bridge; designated 921 COBB COUNTY-MARIETTA WATER AUTHORITY Members; qualifications 4262 COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT District attorney; investigators; assistant district attorneys; compensation 4622 CODE REVISION Elections 96 O.C.G.A.; corrections and reenactment 97 Retirement 92 COFFEE COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts; terms 3663 Board of education; districts; terms 3672 COLLECTIONS Administrative procedure; writs to collect fines for violation of lawful order 1270 Liens on aircraft for labor, materials, or contracts of indemnity; filing; recording; fees 798 Notice from surety to creditor to collect from principal 746 Tax executions; notice of taxes due on personalty not required 358 Tax liens; setoff against condemnation award in eminent domain for urban development 877 Unemployment tax amnesty program; collection fees; debt collection services 837 Water suppliers 1957 COLQUITT, CITY OF Swamp Gravy; designated as Georgia's Official Folklife Play 373 COLQUITT COUNTY Board of education; membership; elections; referendum 3614 Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes; referendum 3859 COLUMBIA COUNTY Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes; referendum 4080

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COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT OF Board of education; rate of tax levy; certification date 4538 Columbus Airport Commission; police 3699 Georgia Ports Authority; sale of property to Columbus, Georgia 370 Mayor and council; nonpartisan elections 4386 Muscogee County; state court; judges; compensation 4029 COLUMBUS AIRPORT COMMISSION Police 3699 COLWELL, CARLTON H. Carlton H. Colwell Probation Detention Center; designated 1216 COMMERCE AND TRADE Beauty pageants 1165 Code revision 97 Deceptive or fraudulent telemarketing 536 Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; construction of written agreement for payment application consistent therewith 696 Flea markets; records of property acquired for retail sale; regulation by local governments 1915 Fraudulent attempts to obtain refunds 850 Future interests descendible, devisable, and alienable as estates in possession 364 Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority 421 Health care providers; contracts or agreements which may have the effect of lessening competition; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2022 Home solicitation sales; written agreement for payment application 696 Limited liability companies and partnerships; trade names; certificates; dissolution transfer instruments; organization; approval 161 Notice from surety to creditor to collect from principal 746 Payment application in retail installment and home solicitation sales, written agreement for; construction 696 Payment bonds for construction contracts 870 Retail installment sales; written agreement for payment application 696 Securities; limited liability companies; Secretary of State; cooperation with other regulatory entities; central registration and records 870 Security deposits for construction contracts 870 Telemarketing; deceptive or fraudulent; rules and regulations; prohibited acts; culpability; preventive powers; penalties 536 Ticket scalping 1368 COMMERCIAL CODE Financing statements; central indexing system 1693

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COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES Chauffeur permits for limousine carriers 1238 Commercial drivers' licenses; definitions; serious traffic violation; tank vehicle 1058 School bus drivers; random drug testing 846 COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE Seed arbitration; duties relating thereto; rules and regulations 1761 Structural pest control duties relative to required insurance 1245 See also AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE No filing fees required for refiling of certain documents; limited benefit insurance; defined 858 Rate filings 647 See also INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR High-voltage safety; administration, enforcement, and rule-making by Commissioner of Labor; repealed 1673 Labor pools; enforcement powers relative to 1152 Unemployment tax amnesty program, authority, powers, and duties relative to 837 See also LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSIONER OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION Administration of payroll deductions for not-for-profit organizations 699 State Productivity Council; membership on 1844 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE Income taxes; withholding; lottery prizes; state revenue commissioner to promulgate regulations 361 Income taxes; withholding for periodic payments and election not to withhold; rules and regulations 595 Powers, duties, and authority relative to distribution of proceeds of joint county and municipal sales and use tax 1816 See also REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMODITIES Telemarketing; rules and regulations; prohibited acts; culpability; preventive powers; penalties 536

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COMMON CARRIERS Motor vehicle license plates; trailers used as common or contract carriers for hire; permanent plates 1373 COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARDS Social workers; exemptions from licensing of professional counselors 404 State Merit System of Personnel Administration; department and agency; definition 437 Unemployment compensation and workers' compensation for employees; insurance for automobiles, property, and employees 1717 COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS Payments to victims, providers, and dependents; criminally injurious conduct; maximum awards; counseling awards; additional penalty for juveniles 1800 CONAGRA POULTRY COMPANY Lease of state property 906 CONDITIONED AIR CONTRACTORS Bonds; code compliance 662 Propane dealers; installation, repair, or service of propane system, piping, or components 662 CONDOMINIUMS Restrictive covenants 1943 Restrictive covenants Vetoed HB 572 Suspension of services to unit owners; liability for common expenses and assessments; fees; amendment of instruments; association powers Vetoed HB 572 Suspension of services to unit owners; liability for common expenses and assessments; licens; fees; amendment of instruments; association powers 1943 CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES Code revision 97 Drinking Water Revolving Fund 555 Environmental Protection Division of Department of Natural Resources; request for issuance of public debt to fund corrective action; standards, rules, and regulations; criminal violations; order for cessation 1101 Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975; minimum requirements; permits; bonds; enforcement; penalties; exemptions 1650

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Federal grants transferred to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority 555 Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; venue of actions 590 Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; nonprofit subsidiaries 493 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; created 1251 Georgia Water Quality Control Act; federal grants transferred to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority 555 Hazardous waste; burning in cement kilns; variances; small quantity generators; fees; exemptions 483 Income tax credits for investment in recycling machinery, recycling manufacturing facility 928 Income tax credits for pollution control or prevention machinery or facility 928 Regional solid waste management authorities; removal of political subdivision 1101 Solid waste; stopping or standing on road; vehicles collecting municipal solid waste or recovered materials 639 Solid waste handling and disposal facilities; modification of permits to allow expansion 1922 Solid waste management; criminal violations of standards, rules, and regulations; packaging components; public debt to fund corrective action 1101 Sublease of specified property; terms; approval by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 173 Underground storage tanks; inspections; trust fund; third-party liabilities; subrogation; fees; corrective actions; costs; liens; notification; violations; penalties; emergency orders 804 Water and wastewater treatment plant operators and laboratory analysts; tests; very small public water supply systems; certification; training 1927 Water conservation plans; rules; when submission required 863 Water Conservation Task Force 863 See also GAME AND FISH and WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENTS Nonpartisan election of offices 131 CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA Alcoholic beverages; regulation by the state, counties, and municipalities; exhibition of nudity 2018 Counties and municipalities; ad valorem tax sharing; regional facilities; contracts 2025 Courts; nonuniform pilot projects 2020 Health care providers; contracts or agreements which may have the effect of lessening competition 2022 Raffles by nonprofit organizations 2024 State Board of Pardons and Paroles; powers; mandatory service of sentences; sentences of life without parole 2015

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CONSUMER PROTECTION Beauty pageants 1165 Seed arbitration 1761 See also COMMERCE AND TRADE CONTEMPT Administrative procedure 1270 CONTRACT CARRIERS Motor vehicle license plates; trailers used as common or contract carriers for hire; permanent plates 1373 CONTRACTORS Conditioned air contractors; bonds; local code compliance 662 Home inspectors; written documents required; contents; penalty 471 Payment bonds for construction contracts; notice of commencement 870 Security deposits for construction contracts; notice of commencement 870 Telemarketing by electrical, conditioned air, low-voltage, and utility contractors and plumbers 536 Timely payments to contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers 1398 Utility; definitions; licensing; contract bids 383 Utility; licensing 1 CONTRACTS Code revision 97 Construction contracts; payment bonds 870 Department of Children and Youth Services; contracts 304 Health care providers; contracts or agreements which may have the effect of lessening competition; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2022 Timely payments to contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers 1398 See also COMMERCE AND TRADE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Dangerous drug; defined; exemption 849 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; laboratories; testing of substances; submission; evidence; certificates; criminal procedure 875 Listing 169 CONYERS, CITY OF Council; membership; districts; elections; vacancies; election superintendent; referendum 3969

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COOK, MR. JAMES C. Compensation 369 CORDELE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Judges; salary supplement 4920 CORONERS Annual training 356 CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS Code revision 97 Conversion of mutual insurer to a stock insurer; procedures 300 Foreign limited liability partnerships; formation; certificates of authority 1674 Insurance, banking, or trust companies; stock issuance 694 Limited liability companies; trade names; certificates; transfer instruments; organization; approval rights of members and managers 161 Raffles by nonprofit organizations; legality; regulation; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2024 COTTON Georgia State Cotton Museum and Dooly County Welcome Center; recognized as the state's official Cotton Museum 904 COUNTIES Abandonment of highways; notice; hearing 294 Accommodations tax; use of proceeds for aviation museum and aviation hall of fame; use of proceeds for pedestrian trails and walkways 793 Adjoining county; acquiring title to land in for exchange; adjoining county's consent required; exceptions 1940 Alcoholic beverages; regulation by the state, counties, and municipalities; exhibition of nudity; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2018 Arrest prior to trial for violation of county ordinance relating to loitering 292 Audits; standards; corrective action; state grants withheld 1083 Boards of commissioners; compensation; counties of 26,290 - 27,280; repealed 4056 Commissioner in certain counties; compensation; repealed 237 Compensation for clerks of superior court, probate judges, sheriffs, and tax collectors and commissioners 620

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Conditioned air contractors; bonds; local code compliance 662 Counties and municipalities; ad valorem tax sharing; regional facilities; contracts; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2025 County and city taxes on life insurers; population determination 528 County boards of health; contracts with community service boards; regional boards; membership 437 County departments of family and children services; employees; membership in Employees' Retirement System of Georgia 738 County purchasing agent; powers and duties; certain counties 212 County work detail for felons sentenced to county jail Vetoed HB 1784 Depositories for the funds of counties 412 Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975; certification as issuing authority; local program review 1650 Federal programs; participation in for specified purposes; contracts 822 Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act; basic training course; candidates; time limits; communications officers 1355 Good-time allowance for felons sentenced to county jail Vetoed HB 1784 Governing authorities; minutes of meetings 1940 Grand juries; inspection of county property 607 Highways; abandonment; notice; hearing 294 Holding court in place other than courthouse in certain counties 1052 Honeybee production; regulation 1716 Hotel-motel tax; use of proceeds for aviation museum and aviation hall of fame; use of proceeds for pedestrian trails and walkways 793 Jail; award of good-time allowance for felons sentenced to county jail Vetoed HB 1784 Jail; award of good-time allowances to inmates for probation violations of felony offenses 1955 Jail; sentencing judge authorized to designate confinement in for felons in specified circumstances Vetoed HB 1784 Joint county and municipal sales and use tax; distribution of proceeds; renegotiation; conflict resolution; termination 1816 Law Enforcement Integrity Act of 1994; misleading the public in connection with fundraising, solicitations, or telemarketing 1392 Law library 1923 Lobbyists; defined to include lobbying elected county officials, school superintendents, members of boards of education, and municipal officers 277 Local governmental units with expenditures of less than $175,000.00; audits; reports of agreed upon procedures; contracts with state auditor 1083 Occupation taxes; exemption clarified 366 Plumbers; bonds; local code compliance 662 Priority for day-care centers in or adjacent to industrial parks 822 Probation and intake services employees transferred to Department of Children and Youth Services 710 Public records; certain organizations of counties subject to open records access law 618 Tax collectors and commissioners; fees in certain counties 620 Water and wastewater treatment plant operators and laboratory analysts; tests; very small public water supply systems; certification; training 1927

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COUNTY BOARDS OF EQUALIZATION Additional boards; decisions to specify reasons 318 Appeals of assessments; filing by mail; forms; time for response; consolidation; continuances 1088 Members; instructional requirements; ineligibility 1051 Valuation by board of equalization or superior court; investigation required before changing for two years 786 COUNTY BOARDS OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES Manner of appointment; vacancies 505 See also SOCIAL SERVICES COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH Contracts with community service boards 437 Tattoos; minimum age for obtaining; regulation of industry 446 COUNTY BOARDS OF TAX ASSESSORS Ad valorem taxes; temporary tax bill during pendency of appeal; notice; interest; exemption from interest 787 COUNTY LAW LIBRARY Trustees; joint use of resources; computer-related legal research equipment and programs 1923 COURT OF APPEALS Judges; compensation 1065 COURT REPORTERS Disqualification; prohibition of certain contracts 1007 COURTS Appeal; state's appeal in criminal cases; defendant's cross appeal; procedures 311 Appeal; state's appeal in delinquency cases 856 Appeal; supersedeas bond; motion in trial court; time for filing bond 347 Bad check prosecutions; deposit account fraud 1787 Bad check prosecutions; no contest cash bonds; forfeiture 865 Bonds; approval of sureties; rules for professional bonding companies; realty bonds; qualifications for professional bondspersons 532 City Court of Atlanta; Code Title 40, Chapter 13, Article 2, relating to arrests, trials, and appeals in traffic cases, not applicable to court 604

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Code revision 97 Contracts to market records or data 671 Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia; created 1923 Court of Appeals; Judges; compensation 1065 Court reporters; disqualification; prohibition of certain contracts 1007 Criminal cases; state's appeal; defendant's cross appeal; procedures 311 District Attorneys' Retirement System; increased benefits for certain members 335 Domestic relations; standing order; removal of minor child; harassment; property sale 1161 Financing statements; central indexing system 1693 Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; venue of actions 590 Georgia Indigent Defense Council; employees; retirement 718 Georgia Indigent Defense Council; state funded local programs 355 Grand juries; alternate jurors; duties; disclosure to grand jury 607 Grand juries; examination of witness; presence of stenographer in certain counties; repealed 237 Grand juries; foreperson; oath 874 Grand juries; inspections of offices, records, and property 607 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 Judges; appointment of superior court judges removed by federal court order as special judges of magistrate court 607 Judges of superior courts and district attorneys; secretaries; retirement 708 Judgment liens; possession by bona fide purchaser; discharge 310 Jurors; U.S. citizenship required 408 Juvenile courts; appeal in delinquency cases by state 856 Juvenile courts; associate judges; qualifications in certain counties 562 Juvenile courts; community based risk reduction programs; confidential information 417 Juvenile courts; designated felonies; hijacking a motor vehicle 1625 Juvenile courts; driving under the influence; additional penalty 1800 Juveniles; certain violent juvenile offenders tried as adults; School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1994 1012 Law students and instructors as legal assistants; law schools outside state; 18 months 313 Magistrate courts; arrest prior to trial for violation of county ordinance relating to loitering 292 Magistrate courts; bad checks; deposit account fraud 1787 Magistrate courts; bad check prosecutions; no contest cash bonds; forfeiture 865 Minimum terms of imprisonment for certain violent offenders 1959 Nonuniform pilot projects; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2020 Order, standing; domestic relations 1161 Orders not to resuscitate; procedures for such orders 672 Probate courts; costs; oath of guardians and administrators; fiduciary's bond; property sale by temporary administrator 1173 Probate courts; judge in certain counties; vacancy; repealed 237 Probate courts; judges; compensation 620 Probate courts; judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; joining or rejoining the fund; service credit 342 Probate courts; judges' qualifications, jury trials, appeals, and powers and qualifications of chief clerk in certain counties 1665

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Probate courts; jurisdiction to try violations of Georgia Boat Safety Act; waiver of jury trial 1163 Probate courts; service of minor or incapacitated adult 725 Sheriffs; bonds; deputy sheriff's bonds 747 Sheriffs; certification; vacancy in office for failure to become certified 521 Sheriffs; deposits in interest-bearing accounts; cash reserves of professional bondspersons excluded 1179 Sheriffs; vacancy in certain counties; repealed 237 Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; membership 328 Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; rate of contributions; benefits 325 Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; retirement and disability benefits 1811 Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia; retired judges; prohibition on holding public office or practicing law repealed 722 Superior Court Judges Retirement System; cost-of-living increases 298 Superior Court Judges Retirement System; recovery of rejected spouses benefits 214 Superior courts; clerk in certain counties to notify realty buyer of homestead exemption; repealed 237 Superior courts; clerks; collection of intangible recording tax in certain counties 1767 Superior courts; clerks; compensation 620 Superior courts; clerks; custodians of records; contracts to market records or data 671 Superior courts; clerks; Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority 665 Superior courts; clerks; recording of maps or plats; minimum standards 1096 Superior courts; clerks to notify purchaser of realty in certain counties regarding homestead exemptions; repealed 237 Superior courts; district attorneys; compensation 851 Superior courts; judges; appointment of superior court judges removed by federal court order as special judges of magistrate court 607 Superior courts; judges; compensation 851 Superior courts; terms in Decatur and Mitchell counties 360 Superior courts; terms in Early County; holding court in place other than courthouse in certain counties 1052 Supersedeas bond; trial court; motion; filing bond 347 Supreme Court; Justices; compensation 1065 Traffic courts in certain cities; terms; sessions 862 Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; retired judges and solicitors; prohibition on holding office repealed 722 Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; spouses' benefits; contributions 341 Two carrier coverage; settlement of claims and release from liability 1156 COWETA COUNTY Homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 3738 Homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 3742

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Probate court; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 3879 State court; judge and solicitor; compensation; duties; secretary 3736 CRAIG J. WINKLER Compensation 1184 CRAWFORD COUNTY Board of commissioners;compensation 4416 Homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4515 Ward Edwards Bridge; designated 903 CREDIT UNIONS Loans; rates 1780 See also BANKING AND FINANCE CREDITORS See BANKING AND FINANCE and DEBTOR AND CREDITOR CRIMES AND OFFENSES Aggravated assault; redefined 1920 Anti-motor Vehicle Hijacking Act of 1994; offense defined; designated felony for juveniles; penalties; forfeiture; racketeering; where bailable 1625 Assistance in commission of suicide prohibited 1370 Bad check issuance redefined as deposit account fraud; drafts, debit card sales drafts, checks, and orders for payment included 1787 Code revision 97 Compensation for soliciting persons to register to vote based upon number of persons registered 1443 Contributing to delinquency of a minor 1158 Controlled substances and dangerous drugs; listing 169 Criminal records check of teachers and other personnel 1936 Dangerous drug defined; exemption 849 Deposit account fraud; checks, drafts, debit card sales drafts, and orders for payment; warrants; trials; fraudulent printing, executing, negotiating 1787 Escape; penalties 852 Firearms; carrying and possession; exemptions for certain persons 547 Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; visual or audible signals 831 Fraudulent attempts to obtain refunds 850 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; laboratories; testing of substances; submission; evidence; certificates; criminal procedure 875 Hijacking a motor vehicle 1625 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 Intentional use of list of electors for commercial purposes 1443 Jails; award of good-time allowances to inmates for probation violations of felony offenses 1955

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License to carry a pistol or revolver; felony offenders 351 Loitering; violation of county ordinance relating to; arrest prior to trial 292 Lottery ticket sales to minors; misdemeanor 1372 Minimum terms of imprisonment for certain violent offenders 1959 Obstruction or hindrance of an emergency medical technician 331 Presumption of intention to convert rented or leased property 650 Private detective or private security businesses; requirements for licensure 291 Property sale to political subdivision by local officer and employee; disclosure 607 Raffles by nonprofit organizations; legality; regulation; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2024 Recreational bingo; redefined 490 Recreational bingo; redefined 1002 Removal of human body parts from scene of death or dismemberment 334 Sale of lottery ticket to minor 1372 School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1994; certain violent juvenile offenders tried as adults 1012 Sexual offenders; condition of parole; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff; failure to provide notice 791 Smoking prohibited in child care facilities 650 State Board of Pardons and Paroles; powers; mandatory service of sentences; sentences of life without parole; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2015 Tattoos; minimum age for obtaining; regulation of industry 446 Theft of unharvested commercial agricultural products 359 Voter registration offenses 1443 Weapons; redefined 543 CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL Replacing Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board 1800 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Arrest; loitering; violation of county ordinance relating to loitering; arrest prior to trial 292 Bad check prosecutions; no contest cash bonds; forfeiture 865 Bail; family violence 1270 Bail; motor vehicle hijacking 1625 Bonds; approval of sureties; rules for professional bonding companies; realty bonds; qualifications for professional bondspersons 532 Deposit account fraud; checks, drafts, debit card sales drafts, and orders for payment; formerly issuance of bad check 1787 Discovery and inspection, comprehensive regulation of; evidence disclosure; depositions; criminal history records 1895 Family violence; bail 1270 Forfeiture of weapons illegally possessed or carried; disposition; proceeds of sale if crime within city 963 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; laboratories; testing of substances; submission; evidence; certificates; criminal procedure 875 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355

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Juveniles; felonies; committal; School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1994 1012 Law students and instructors as legal assistants; law schools outside state; 18 months 313 Minimum terms of imprisonment for certain violent offenders 1959 Motor vehicle hijacking; bail; release 1625 Parole; sexual offenders; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff; notice when moving to new county; misdemeanor 791 School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1994 1012 Sentencing judge authorized to designate county jail for felon in specified circumstances Vetoed HB 1784 State Board of Pardons and Paroles; powers; mandatory service of sentences; sentences of life without parole; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2015 State's appeal; defendant's cross appeal; procedure 311 Victim's compensation 1800 CRISP COUNTY Cordele Judicial Circuit; judges; salary supplement 4920 D DALLAS, CITY OF Corporate limits 3775 DALTON, CITY OF Administrator 5310 Homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 4465 Homestead exemption; City of Dalton Independent School District taxes; referendum 4251 DANGEROUS DRUGS Dangerous drug defined 849 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; laboratories; testing of substances; submission; evidence; certificates; criminal procedure 875 Listing 169 DAWSON, CITY OF Mayor and councilmembers; residency 5245 DAWSON COUNTY Advisory referendum on form of governing authority 4526 Board of education; districts 3855 Tax commissioner; compensation 4409

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DAY-CARE CENTERS Smoking prohibited in child care facilities 650 DEBIT CARDS Deposit account fraud; checks, drafts, debit card sales drafts, and orders for payment; warrants; trials; fraudulent printing, executing, negotiating 1787 DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Administrative procedure; writs to collect fines for violation of lawful order 1270 Construction; payment bonds or security deposits 870 Financing statements; central indexing system 1693 Home solicitation sales; written agreement for payment application 696 Liens on aircraft for labor, materials, or contracts of indemnity; filing; recording; fees 798 Notice from surety to creditor to collect from principal 746 Retail installment sales; written agreement for payment application 696 Tax executions; notice of taxes due on personalty not required 358 Tax liens; setoff against condemnation award in eminent domain for urban development 877 Unemployment tax amnesty program; collection fees; debt collection services 837 Water suppliers 1957 DECATUR, CITY OF Homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 4411 DECATUR COUNTY Board of commissioners; membership; chairperson; term; referendum 4522 Board of commissioners; voting 4047 Board of education; members; nonpartisan elections 3724 State court; judge; compensation 3868 Terms of superior court 360 DECENTRALIZATION State government 1865 DECEPTIVE OR FRAUDULENT PRACTICES Fraudulent attempts to obtain refunds 850 Payment application in retail installment and home solicitation sales, written agreement for; construction 696

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Telemarketing; rules and regulations; prohibited acts; culpability; preventive powers; penalties 536 DEEDS See PROPERTY DEFENSE See MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS DEKALB COUNTY DeKalb County Community Relations Commission; membership; duties 4379 DeKalb County Pension Board; benefits 5155 DeKalb County Pension Board; benefits; membership; vesting 5180 Garbage disposal and sanitation districts; local constitutional amendment repealed 5189 Garbage; sanitation districts; local constitutional amendments repealed; referendum 3817 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; board of directors; terms; quorum; security force; torts 4959 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; operating costs; interest 4952 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; extension of repeal date 952 Recorder's court; fines 3936 DELINQUENCY See JUVENILE COURTS and MINORS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Decentralization of state government; powers and duties relative to; rental real estate space 1865 See also STATE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES Contracts 304 Department of Children and Youth Services; liability insurance coverage for vehicles operated by nonprofit agencies 307 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; county probation and intake services employees transferred to Department of Children and Youth Services 710

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Contracts with regional development centers for planning for areas outside territory; filings 1636 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; duties related thereto 1251 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Comprehensive family and individual support plan for persons with disabilities; development urged 1180 Mentally ill, mentally retarded, alcoholic, and drug dependent patients; appeals; release of clinical records 1072 See also DOMESTIC RELATIONS, GUARDIAN AND WARD, HANDICAPPED PERSONS, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, and SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM Convention and trade center in Chatham County 166 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Department of Natural Resources; employment of part-time cleaning and custodial workers or cooks 308 Environmental Protection Division; request for public debt issuance to fund corrective action 1101 Environmental Protection Division; standards, rules, and regulations; criminal violation; order for cessation 1101 Environmental Protection Division; underground storage tanks 804 Implementation of state lead hazard reduction program 1617 Sublease of specified property; terms; approval by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 173 Underground storage tanks; inspections; corrective actions; penalties; certification; emergency orders 804 See also CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, GAME AND FISH, and WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Employees; political activities 1921 Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act; Department of Public Safety; accident reports, notices, or claims received six months after accident 859 National Voter Registration Act of 1993 1443 Powers, duties, and authority; revised in conformity with National Voter Registration Act of 1993 1443 Traffic accident reports 362 See also LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES and MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE See REVENUE AND TAXATION DEPENDENTS Income taxes; dependent exemption increased 381 DEPOSITIONS Criminal prosecutions 1895 DESIGNATED FELONIES Motor vehicle hijacking 1625 DETECTIVE OR SECURITY BUSINESSES Requirements for licensure 291 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES LAW Amended; acquiring land in adjoining county for exchange; consent of adjoining county required; exceptions 1940 DEVELOPMENTAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM Addition 701 DIETETICS PRACTICE ACT Enactment; dietitians; licensing; regulation 971 DISABLED PERSONS Aged and Disabled Transportation Task Force; creation 1983 Braille; proficiency and skill 1796 Comprehensive family and individual support plan for persons with disabilities; development urged 1180 Guide or service dog; accompanying trainer 1405 Handicapped Parking Law; unlawful practices directed at parking monitors 504 Hearing aid dealers and dispensers; continuing education 1715 Hunting and fishing licenses for totally disabled persons 496 Local government participation in federal programs 822 DISCOVERY Criminal prosecutions 1895

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DISPOSSESSORY PROCEEDINGS Writ of possession; immediate issuance; when effective; appeal; payment of rent into court 1150 DISTANCE LEARNING Universal Service Fund; use for distance learning and telemedicine purposes 2010 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS District Attorneys' Retirement System; benefits 335 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; secretaries of superior court judges and district attorneys; creditable service 708 Law students and instructors as legal assistants; law schools outside state; 18 months 313 Superior courts; compensation 851 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Increased benefits for certain members 335 DOGS Guide or service dog; accompanying trainer 1405 Sale; sterilization 999 DOMESTIC RELATIONS Accident and sickness coverage for children 1728 Adoption; payments for programs for potential foster and adoptive parents 409 Assessment of risk prior to placement of youths in homes; plans of care 495 Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act amended 509 Child support; income deduction orders; hearings; certain exceptions removed 1270 Child support; issuance and renewal of professional, business, or occupational license to persons not complying with child support orders 1728 Child support; Joint Study Committee on Child Support; creation 1728 Code revision 97 County boards of family and children services; manner of appointment; vacancies 505 Drivers' licenses; change of name or address; replacement licenses 1876 Family violence; bail; hearings for petitions; permanent orders 1270 Harassment; standing order 1161 Health coverage; child support; regulation of insurers relative to health coverage for dependent children 1728

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Insurers; regulation relative to health coverage, Medicaid, and dependent children 1728 Minor child, removal; standing order 1161 Paternity; hospital assistance; default judgments; objections; determinations of other states 1270 Payments for programs for potential foster and adoptive parents 409 Professional counselors; licensing requirements 450 Property sale; standing order 1161 Standing order; removal of minor child; harassment; sale of property; review 1161 State Children's Trust Fund and Commission; eligibility criteria; disbursements; interest; repeal date changed; obsolete provisions repealed 509 Student records; access by both parents 531 DOOLY COUNTY Cordele Judicial Circuit; judges; salary supplement 4920 Georgia State Cotton Museum and Dooly County Welcome Center; recognized as the state's official Cotton Museum 904 Herbert A. Saliba Bridge; designated 1191 DORAVILLE, CITY OF Mayor, mayor pro tem, and council; compensation 5343 DOUGLAS COUNTY Board of commissioners; meetings 4540 Board of education; elections; terms; compensation 3751 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES Directors; terms 1006 DOWNTOWN MARIETTA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Membership; city governing authority 4265 DRIVERS' LICENSES See MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM Georgia National Guard 655 DRUGS Dangerous; listing 169 Dangerous drug defined; exemption 849

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation; laboratories; testing of substances; submission; evidence; certificates; criminal procedure 875 DUBLIN, CITY OF Board of education; school district; bonds; elections; terms 4163 E EARLY COUNTY Board of education; members; qualifications 3558 Terms of superior court 1052 EAST DUBLIN, CITY OF Council; districts 5026 EAST, POINT, CITY OF City ad valorem taxes; collection by county tax commissioner 5251 City of East Point Pension Board of Trustees; powers; trust agreement; assets 5216 Director of finance and assistant director of finance 5257 East Point Building Authority; membership; appointments 4835 East Point Parking Authority; membership; appointments 4966 Homestead exemption; city taxes; local constitutional amendment repealed; referendum 5048 Mediation system for appeals by employees; arbitration 5053 Personnel Board of Appeals 5369 EAST POINT BUILDING AUTHORITY Membership; appointments 4835 EAST POINT PARKING AUTHORITY Membership; appointments 4966 EDUCATION Approved school; redefined 697 Braille; proficiency and skill 1796 Capital outlay funds 1325 Certain violent juvenile offenders tried as adults; School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1994 1012 Code revision 97 Criminal records check of teachers and other personnel 1936 Depositories for the funds of boards of education 412 Disciplinary problem children; identification and resolution Vetoed SB 395 Documents; multiracial classification on forms requesting racial identity for public schools 1360

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Exemption from income for AFDC purposes of earnings of children who are attending school full-time 765 Immunity; persons providing services without compensation at school request; schools; exceptions 1055 Lobbyists; defined to include lobbying school superintendents and members of boards of education 277 Migrant student grants 1796 Moment of quiet reflection in schools 256 Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990; definitions; commission representation 1282 Professional Standards Commission and Professional Practices Commission; jurisdiction 801 Programs started from lottery proceeds; conditions for continuation from general fund 470 Public records; certain organizations of school districts subject to open records law 618 Public school employees; health insurance premiums 426 Public School Employees Retirement System; temporarily disabled employees; creditable service 868 Public school personnel; local salary supplements 782 Refusal to alter grades not cause for termination 527 Regents Retirement Plan; board of trustees to establish rate of employee contributions 660 Registered professional nurses; loans 588 Report and disclosure to grand jury 607 Sales and use tax; exemption for school sale of concessions and tickets to school athletic events 552 School breakfast programs 295 School bus drivers; random drug testing 846 School psychology services; contracts; local fair shares 668 School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1994 1012 School superintendents; contracts 1315 Special education programs; criteria 1106 Student records; access by both parents 531 Summer school programs 1315 Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; creditable service; employee contributions; percentage of salaries 1663 Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; creditable service; pregnancy absences; payments 726 Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; temporarily disabled employees; creditable service 868 Textbook defined 1667 Uniform reporting system 1057 EDWARDS, WARD Ward Edwards Bridge; designated 903 EFFINGHAM COUNTY Board of commissioners; ordinances and regulations; penalties 3822

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State court; solicitor; compensation 3821 ELBERT COUNTY Board of commissioners; county administrator; powers 3781 County surveyor; appointment 3780 ELDERLY PERSONS Services, participation by local governments in federal programs providing 822 ELECTIONS Absentee ballots; mailing; cancellation 1406 Ballot labels; computer materials; preservation 1406 Board of elections; qualification for nomination or elective office by members 1406 Board of elections in certain counties; repealed 237 Board of elections in certain counties; repealed 211 Campaign contribution disclosure reports; additional filing fees for late reports 257 Campaign finance disclosure and regulation; personal financial disclosure; lobbyist reporting; names of political action committees; contributions 258 Code revision 96 Consolidated governments; nonpartisan election 131 Department of Public Safety; employees; political activity 1921 Electors; challenges 1406 Electors; computer-run lists and tapes of 1406 Government employees; political activities 258 Inactive electors; lists 1443 Lobbyists; defined to include lobbying elected county officials, school superintendents, members of boards of education, and municipal officers 277 Local government offices; nonpartisan election 131 Misdemeanors; intentional use of list of electors for commercial purposes 1443 Motor voter law 1443 Municipal elections; conduct by county board in certain cities; repealed 237 Municipal officers; terms; expiration for officers elected in 1988 for six-year terms 349 National Voter Registration Act of 1993; comprehensive revision in conformity 1443 Nonpartisan election for local government offices; consolidated governments; prior nonpartisan primary omitted 131 Notices of candidacy; affidavits 1406 Plurality vote in general elections; majority vote in primary and special elections; exceptions 279 Political party candidates; certification; affidavits 96 Poll officers, superintendents, and clerks 1406

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Polling places; access to 1406 Polling places; restrictions on activities near 1406 Posting qualified candidates' list 1406 Precincts 1406 Presidential preference primary; dates changed 1406 Registrars; meetings; deputies for schools, colleges, and universities; qualification for nomination or elective office 1406 Registration; notice of hearing regarding continued registration 1406 Registration; return for continuation; postage to be affixed in certain counties; repealed 237 Registration cards 1406 Registration lists; county sites of certain counties not to maintain; repealed 237 Runoff dates 1406 School superintendents; not eligible for nonpartisan election 131 Secretary of State; powers and duties; furnishing information on registration and voting; official lists of registered and inactive voters 1406 Straight party voting repealed except for presidential electors 279 Vacancies; filling; special elections and special primaries 1406 Voters' certificates 1406 Voting by certain citizens residing overseas 1406 ELECTRICITY High-voltage safety; administration, enforcement, and rule-making by Commissioner of Labor; repealed 1673 Sales and use tax exemption 928 See also PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELLAVILLE, CITY OF Ellaville-Schley County Charter Commission; time limits; referendum 4042 ELLAVILLE-SCHLEY COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSION Time limits; referendum 4042 ELLIJAY, CITY OF Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority; compensation 4025 ELLIJAY-GILMER COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY Compensation 4025 EMANUEL COUNTY Middle Judicial Circuit; judges; expenses 4888

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Vendie Hudson Hooks, Sr., Memorial Highway; designated 1190 EMERGENCIES Emergency medical services; provisions inapplicable to an invalid car 800 Emergency medical technician; obstruction or hindrance of such person 331 Georgia National Guard; active duty without emergency declaration; declaration required for deployment to quell riots 654 Local government participation in federal programs providing emergency food 822 See also MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS EMINENT DOMAIN Oil and gas pipelines; petroleum pipeline study commission; temporary suspension; exceptions; waivers 229 Tax liens; setoff against condemnation award in eminent domain for urban development 877 EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Agricultural commodities commission employees; creditable service 339 Code revision 92 County departments of family and children services; employees; membership 738 County hospital authority employees transferred to state service; creditable service 337 County probation and intake services employees transferred to Department of Children and Youth Services; membership 710 Creditable service; military service 1872 Eligibility for certain persons 297 Forfeited annual and sick leave; creditable service 638 Georgia Agrirama Development Authority; creditable service 332 Georgia Indigent Defense Council; employees; retirement; membership 718 Georgia Music Hall of Fame; employees; membership; service credit 715 Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; officers and employees members of system 396 Retirement allowances; death of retired members 1874 Superior court judges and district attorneys; secretaries; creditable service 708 Temporarily disabled employees; creditable service 868 EMPLOYEES Employment Security Law; community service boards; employees 1717 Employment Security Law; rates; charging employer's account; maximum benefit; overpayment; penalty and interest; waiver 640 Income tax credits for investment, employee retraining, child care, and jobs 928

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Labor pools; work-site employers; pay stubs; payment of employees; enforcement; fines; appeals; misdemeanor offenses 1152 Multiracial classification on forms requesting identity for state agencies, public schools, and entities conducting business with state 1360 Unemployment benefits; overpayment; recovery when employee subsequently receives back wages 779 Unemployment tax amnesty program 837 Work-site employers; defined; regulated as labor pools 1152 See also LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW Code revision 97 Community service boards; employees 1717 Overpayment; recovery when employee subsequently receives back wages 779 Rates; charging employer's account; maximum benefit; overpayment; interest and penalty; waiver 640 Unemployment tax amensty program 837 ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION Local government participation in federal programs providing 822 ENTERTAINMENT Ticket scalping 1368 ENTICING CHILD FOR INDECENT PURPOSES Condition of parole when victim under 14; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff 791 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Energy Resources of Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority replacing Office of Energy Resources 1108 Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975 amended; minimum requirements; permits; bonds; enforcement; penalties; exemptions 1650 Federal grants transferred to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority 555 Public debt to fund corrective action, request for issuance of 1101 Solid waste handling and disposal facilities; modification of permits to allow expansion 1922 Standards, rules, and regulations; criminal violations; order for immediate cessation 1101 Underground storage tanks; inspections; corrective actions; penalties; certification; emergency orders 804 Water; federal grants transferred to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority 555

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Water conservation plans 863 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION ACT OF 1975 Amended; minimum requirements; permits; bonds; issuing authorities; local program review; enforcement; penalties; exemptions 1650 ESCAPE Penalties 852 ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT ACT Campaign finance disclosure and regulation; lobbyist reporting; names of political action committees; candidate contributions; fees 258 Lobbyists; lobbying elected county officials, school superintendents, members of boards of education, and municipal officers 277 EVICTION Writ of possession; immediate issuance; when effective; appeal; payment of rent into court 1150 EVIDENCE Criminal cases; comprehensive regulation of discovery and inspection; depositions; evidence disclosure; criminal history records 1895 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; laboratories; testing of substances; submission; evidence; certificates; criminal procedure 875 EXCISE TAXES Coin operated amusement machines; license fees 834 Hotel-motel tax; museum of aviation; aviation hall of fame; walkways; trails 793 Motor fuel excise taxes; exemption; distributors; exemption certificates for nonhighway users; false claims of exemption; tax liability 569 Occupation taxes; local governments; exemption clarified 366 EYES Optometrists; qualifications for registration; pharmacological treatment 853 F FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES ACT OF 1975 Payment application in retail installment and home solicitation sales, written agreement for; construction consistent with 696

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FALSE SWEARING Motor vehicles; knowing false statement regarding registration is false swearing; penalty 790 FAMILY VIOLENCE Bail; hearings for petitions; permanent orders 1270 Harassment; standing order 1161 FAULK, HARDY DURHAM, SR. Hardy Durham Faulk, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designated 376 Hardy Durham Faulk, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designated 921 FAYETTE COUNTY Board of elections; re-creation 3712 State court; creation 4980 FEDERAL PROGRAMS Participation by local governments for specified purposes; contracts 822 FIDUCIARIES Administrator's oath; fiduciary's bond; property sale by temporary administrator 1173 Bond; judgment and execution against principal and surety 1173 Guardians; oath 1173 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS See BANKING AND FINANCE FINANCING STATEMENTS Central indexing system 1693 FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY Blasters; regulation 728 Firefighters; line of duty defined for indemnification purposes 1149 Fireworks; displays 317 Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund; definitions; purpose; vesting; fire insurance premiums tax 703 Local fire departments; exemptions 1758 Motor vehicle license plates; firefighters; fees 1853

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Smoke detectors; installation in all buildings 1235 FIREARMS Aggravated assault; redefined 1920 Carrying and possession; exemptions for certain persons 547 Forfeiture 963 License to carry a pistol or revolver; felony offenders 351 Possession by juvenile 1012 Weapons; redefined 543 FIREWORKS Displays 317 FISH Bait shrimping 1834 Domestic species; liberation of domestic fish; license for fishing in private ponds; bills of lading; registration for sellers of domestic fish 600 Fishing licenses for totally disabled persons 496 Red drum salt-water finfish over 27 inches long; taking prohibited 605 See also GAME AND FISH FLEA MARKETS Records of property acquired for retail sale at 1915 FLOYD COUNTY Board of commissioners; meetings 5163 Board of commissioners; qualifications; residency 4074 Hospital Authority of Floyd County; vacancies 4407 FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS Controlled substances; listing 169 Dangerous drug; defined; exemption 849 Dietetics Practice Act; enactment; dietitians; licensing; regulation 971 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; laboratories; testing of substances; submission; evidence; certificates; criminal procedure 875 Optometrists; nondiagnostic lasers; pharmaceutical agents 996 FOOD STAMP PROGRAM Monthly reporting and retrospective budgeting; eliminated 765

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FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS Formation; certificates of authority 1674 FORFEITURE Bad check prosecutions; no contest cash bonds 865 Weapons illegally possessed or carried; disposition; proceeds of sale if crime within city 963 FORSYTH COUNTY Board of commissioners; vacancies 4283 Homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4277 FORT VALLEY, CITY OF Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority; membership; name changed to Perry-Houston County Airport Authority; powers 3885 FOSTER CARE Adoption; payments for programs for potential foster and adoptive parents 409 Assessment of risks 495 Records of children being considered for foster care placement; access for foster parents, child-caring agencies, and child-placing agencies 967 FRIVOLOUS ACTIONS Motion for attorney's fees and costs of litigation; time 856 FULTON COUNTY Fulton County Merit System of Personnel Administration; complaints 4838 Fulton County Planning Commission; local constitutional amendment repealed 4261 Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund; benefits; retirement age 4509 Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund; restatement 4706 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; board of directors; terms; quorum; security force; torts 4959 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; operating costs; interest 4952 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; extension of repeal date 952 State court; additional judge 3944

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FUNDRAISING Deceptive or fraudulent telemarketing 536 Law Enforcement Integrity Act of 1994; misleading the public in connection with fundraising, solicitations, or telemarketing 1392 G GA 96 AG STEERING COMMITTEE Creation 1219 GAINESVILLE, CITY OF Council; compensation 5248 Council; wards 5290 Municipal utility fees and charges for customers outside city 4154 Public schools 5347 Retirement system; benefits; service 5286 Supplemental appropriations 5383 GAMBLING Raffles by nonprofit organizations; legality; regulation; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2024 Recreational bingo; redefined 490 Recreational bingo; redefined 1002 GAME AND FISH Bait shrimping 1834 Code revision 97 Crossbow hunting 496 Domestic species; liberation of domestic fish; license for fishing in private ponds; bills of lading; registration for sellers of domestic fish 600 Fishing license for persons totally disabled by mental impairment 496 Hunting and fishing license for totally disabled persons; lifetime license 496 Licenses; commercial fishing; bait dealer; trawler 1834 Licenses; totally disabled persons 496 Licenses for fishing in private ponds 600 Red drum salt-water finfish over 27 inches long; taking prohibited 605 Wild animals; licenses, insurance, progeny, fee-exempt permits; release 1742 GARBAGE Handling and disposal facilities; modification of permits to allow expansion 1922 Solid waste facilities; special county sales and use tax for 1668 Stopping or standing on road; vehicles collecting municipal solid waste or recovered materials 639

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GARDEN CITY, CITY OF Community improvement districts 4931 GARLAND T. BYRD BRIDGE Designated 916 GAS UTILITIES Gas supply plans; adjustment factors and rates; hearings; burden of proof; judicial review; fraud and willful or imprudent conduct; cost recovery 630 Installation, repair, or service of propane systems 662 Pipelines; eminent domain; temporary suspension 229 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Carlton H. Colwell Probation Detention Center; designated 1216 Code revision 97 Composition of state House and Senate districts 174 Composition of state House districts 133 Fiscal notes; preparation 1633 Georgia State Museum and State Library Study Commission; creation 1224 Health care providers; contracts or agreements which may have the effect of lessening competition; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2022 Joint Historic Dramas Study Committee; creation 1980 Joint Regional Hospital Study Committee; creation 1978 Joint Rhodes Memorial Hall Study Committee; creation 911 Joint Steering Committee for the Georgia General Assembly's Conference on Health Care Reform/Managed Health Care; creation 1980 Joint Study Commission on Revenue Structure 1975 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; extension of repeal date 952 Museum of Aviation Foundation, Inc.; Roy H. (Sonny) Watson, Jr., Building; designation urged 1980 Prefiling of bills and resolutions 1146 GEO. L. SMITH II GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER AUTHORITY Projects; gifts; conveyance of realty to local governments 421 GEORGE W. LEE, JR. Private George W. Lee, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designated 1218

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GEORGIA 8 CELLULAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Lease of state property in Bryan County 1208 GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT Code revision 97 Hearing officers; powers and authority 1270 Office of State Administrative Hearings; creation 1856 Proposed rules; notice to committee chairperson and by request to committee members 503 GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY Venue of actions 590 GEORGIA AGRIRAMA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Officers and employees; creditable service 332 GEORGIA BOAT SAFETY ACT Flotation devices; children operating personal watercraft; water skiing; reckless operation 680 Jurisdiction; probate courts; waiver of jury trial 1163 GEORGIA BOUNDARY With South Carolina 824 GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY (HOSPITAL) Conveyance of state property or interests at Central State Hospital 923 GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Laboratories; submission and testing of substances; certificates; evidence; criminal procedure; controlled substances; dangerous drugs 875 See also LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES GEORGIA BUSINESS EXPANSION SUPPORT ACT OF 1994 Job tax credits in less developed areas; manufacturer's investment tax credits; income tax credits for employee retraining and child care 928 Sales and use tax exemptions for electricity, primary material handling equipment, and manufacturing machinery 928

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GEORGIA CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS ACT OF 1988 Telemarketing; rules and regulations; prohibited acts; culpability; preventive powers; penalties 536 GEORGIA CODE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION See HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES GEORGIA COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT Violations 1101 GEORGIA CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION BOARD Abolished; replaced by Criminal Justice Coordinating Council 1800 GEORGIA DEATH INVESTIGATION ACT Medical examiner; notification of death 391 GEORGIA DISTANCE LEARNING AND TELEMEDICINE ACT OF 1992 Universal Service Fund 2010 GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY Division of Energy Resources of Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority replacing Office of Energy Resources; employee transfer 1108 Drinking water revolving fund 555 Federal grants 555 GEORGIA FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT ACT Enacted 455 GEORGIA FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND Definitions; purpose; vesting; fire insurance premiums tax 703 Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; repeal of provisions referencing the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund 315 GEORGIA GOLF HALL OF FAME Board; membership; terms; appointing authority 309

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GEORGIA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT Violations 1101 GEORGIA INDIGENT DEFENSE COUNCIL Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Indigent Defense Council; employees; membership 718 State funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL AND MARITIME TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY Convention and trade center in Chatham County; acquisition, construction, operation; contracts; leases 166 Creation 4329 GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Music Hall of Fame; employees; membership; service credit 715 Nonprofit corporations as subsidiaries; assets of dissolved subsidiary; liability for debts, obligations, bonds, actions, and omissions 493 GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD Active duty, reporting for without emergency declaration; emergency declaration required for deployment to quell riots 654 Drug demand reduction program 655 Drug law enforcement assistance 655 Emergency declaration; required for deployment to quell riots; active duty without emergency declaration 654 Medical care delivery in underserved areas 655 Motor vehicle license plates; retired members of the Georgia National Guard 1848 Use within and outside state; use of national guard from other states 655 Youth opportunities training program 655 GEORGIA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING ACT Basic training course; time limit for candidates; communications officers 1355 GEORGIA PODIATRY PRACTICE ACT Podiatrists; regulation; licensing 1375 GEORGIA POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT Repealed 744

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GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY Arrest and law enforcement on property by certified peace officers; illegally parked vehicles 879 Columbus, Georgia; sale of Georgia Ports Authority property to Columbus 370 GEORGIA POWER COMPANY Easements 751 Sale or exchange of state property at Tallulah Gorge 917 GEORGIA PROMPT PAYMENT ACT Timely payments to contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers 1398 GEORGIA PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION ACT Enacted; goverance of property owners' associations and developments 1879 GEORGIA SECURITIES ACT OF 1973 Limited liability companies; Secretary of State's cooperation with other regulatory entities; central registration and records depository 860 Telemarketing; rules and regulations; prohibited acts; culpability; preventive powers; penalties 536 GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME Board; statutes relating to nonprofit corporations applicable 587 Created 1251 GEORGIA STATE COTTON MUSEUM AND DOOLY COUNTY WELCOME CENTER Recognition as the state's official Cotton Museum 904 GEORGIA STATE FINANCING AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; review and approval of bonds 1251 GEORGIA STATE MUSEUM AND STATE LIBRARY STUDY COMMISSION Creation 1224 GEORGIA STATE PATROL Department of Public Safety; employees; political activity 1921

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See also LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES GEORGIA SUPERIOR COURT CLERKS' COOPERATIVE AUTHORITY Membership; prior acts 665 GEORGIA UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK ACT Inspection; trust fund; third-party liabilities; environmental assurance fees; corrective actions; costs; liens; annual tank notification; violations; penalties; emergency orders 804 GEORGIA WATER QUALITY CONTROL ACT Federal grants transferred to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority; drinking water revolving fund 555 GIFTS Anatomical gifts; reduction in fees for drivers' licenses 1390 GILMER COUNTY Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority; compensation 4025 GLYNN COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 4017 Board of elections and registration; re-creation 3977 Homestead exemptions; county taxes; referendum 3920 Magistrate court; chief magistrate; elections; terms; deputy magistrates; compensation 4026 State court; judge; compensation 3967 GOLF HALL OF FAME Board; membership; terms; appointing authority 309 GORDON COUNTY Cherokee Judicial Circuit; judges; district attorney; salary supplements 4779 GOVERNOR Decentralization of state government; powers and duties relative to 1865 Emergency declaration required to deploy National Guard to quell riots 654 Georgia National Guard; request of members to report for active duty without emergency declaration 654

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GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Comprehensive family and individual support plan for persons with disabilities; development urged 1180 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS Beauty pageants, regulation of 1165 Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; retail installment and home solicitation sales 696 GRADY COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 3567 Board of education; districts 3560 Conveyance of state property to county 1972 GRAND JURY Alternate jurors, number of; duties; disclosures to grand jury 607 Foreperson; oath 874 Inspections of offices and records of clerk of superior court, jails, county buildings, county officials, and board of education 607 GRIFFIN, CITY OF Board of commissioners; districts 5223 Cemetery trust fund; water, light, and sewerage department emergency reserve fund 5233 Griffin-Spalding County School District; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4205 Griffin-Spalding County School System; board of education; terms 3556 Tax collector abolished; transfer of duties 5242 GTE TELEPHONE SYSTEMS, SOUTH AREA Easements 751 GUARDIAN AND WARD Guardians; oaths 1173 GUM BRANCH, CITY OF Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; creation 4826

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GUNS Aggravated assault 1920 Carrying and possession; exemptions 547 Forfeiture of weapons illegally possessed or carried; disposition; proceeds 963 License to carry a pistol or revolver; felony offenders 351 Possession by juvenile 1012 Redefined 543 GWINNETT COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts; terms 4497 Board of education; districts 4490 Homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 3924 Recorder's court; jurisdiction; jury trials; judge; qualifications; penalties; limitations on prosecution 4291 State court; demand for trial 4377 State court; judges; compensation 4160 Vines Botanical Gardens Enhancement and Development Authority of Gwinnett County; creation 5091 GWINNETT/ROCKDALE/NEWTON CREATIVE ENTERPRISES, INC. Lease of state property 1229 H HALL COUNTY Board of commissioners; meetings 5194 Homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4696 Jerry D. Jackson Bridge; designated 1207 HANDICAPPED PERSONS Aged and Disabled Transportation Task Force; creation 1983 Braille; proficiency and skill 1796 Comprehensive family and individual support plan for persons with disabilities; development urged 1180 Guide or service dog; accompanying trainer 1405 Handicapped Parking Law; unlawful practices directed at parking monitors 504 Hearing aid dealers and dispensers; continuing education 1715 Hunting and fishing licenses for totally disabled persons 496 Local government participation in federal programs 822 HARALSON COUNTY Ray McKibben Medal of Honor Highway; designated 1186

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HARDY DURHAM FAULK, SR. Hardy Durham Faulk, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designated 921 Hardy Durham Faulk, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designated 376 HARRIS COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 3682 Homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4551 HART COUNTY Hart County Industrial Development Authority; creation 4088 HART COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Creation 4088 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LIABILITY RESERVE FUND Transfer of funds into State Torts Claims Trust Fund 1717 HAZARDOUS WASTE Burning in cement kilns; variances; small quantity generators; fees; delinquent payment; penalties; costs; exemptions 483 HEALTH Anatomical gifts; reduction in fees for drivers' licenses 1390 Assistance in commission of suicide prohibited 1370 Child care facilities; smoking prohibited 650 Code revision 97 Comprehensive family and individual support plan for persons with disabilities; development urged 1180 County boards of health; contracts with community service boards; regional boards; membership 437 County boards of health; tattoos; minimum age; regulation 446 Department of Natural Resources; implementation of state lead hazard reduction program 1617 Dietetics Practice Act; enactment; dietitians; licensing; regulation 971 Emergency medical services provisions; applicability to an invalid car 800 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; county hospital authority employees transferred to state service; creditable service 337 Exclusion of coverage for temporomandibular joint dysfunction surgery 474 Georgia Family Caregiver Support Act; enacted 455 Health care providers; contracts or agreements which may have the effect of lessening competition; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2022

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Health Planning Agency; functions and duties revised 684 Hearing aid dealers and dispensers; continuing education 1715 Hospital authorities; ad valorem taxes; primarily leased realty owned by authorities operating hospital of more than 100 beds in county of 50,000 or more 781 Joint Regional Hospital Study Committee; creation 1978 Joint Steering Committee for the Georgia General Assembly's Conference on Health Care Reform/Managed Health Care; creation 1980 Obstruction or hindrance of an emergency medical technician 331 Office of State Administrative Hearings; creation 1856 Operation of unlicensed personal care home; penalties 461 Optometrists; nondiagnostic lasers; pharmaceutical agents 996 Optometrists; qualifications for registration; pharmacological treatment 853 Orders not to resuscitate; procedures for such orders 672 Organ donors; driver's license fees 1390 Patient Self-referral Act of 1993; designated health services defined 530 Personal care home residents; remedies 461 Personal care homes; employee record checks; definitions 1359 Personal care homes; licensing 1358 Podiatrists; regulation; licensing 1375 Private home care providers; licensing 959 Professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists; addiction counselors; license exemption 953 Public school employees; health insurance premiums 426 School psychology services; contracts; local fair shares 668 Sewage management system; regulations 1777 Smoking prohibited in child care facilities 650 State Board of Examiners in Optometry; name changed to State Board of Optometry 853 Suicide; assisting 1370 Tattoos; minimum age for obtaining; regulation of industry 446 Water and wastewater treatment plant operators and laboratory analysts; tests; very small public water supply systems; certification; training 1927 HEALTH EDUCATION Local government participation in federal programs 822 HEALTH PLANNING AGENCY Functions and duties revised 684 HEARD COUNTY Heard County Water Authority; members; qualifications 3702 Probate court; judge; compensation 3931

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Probate court; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 4666 Sheriff; compensation 3987 Superior court; clerk; compensation 3928 Tax commissioner; compensation 3933 HEARD COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY Members; qualifications 3702 HEARING AID DEALERS AND DISPENSERS Continuing education 1715 HEARING OFFICERS Office of State Administrative Hearings; creation 1856 Powers and authority; Administrative Procedure Act amended 1270 HELTON, MR. JIMMY Compensation 1183 HENRY COUNTY Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; members; compensation; expenses 3865 HENRY COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY Members; compensation; expenses 3865 HERBERT A. SALIBA BRIDGE Designated 1191 HIGH-VOLTAGE SAFETY ACT Amended; administration, enforcement, and promulgation of rules by Commissioner of Labor repealed 1673 HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES Abandonment by county; notice; hearing 294 Aged and Disabled Transportation Task Force; creation 1983 Chief engineer; new name for state highway engineer 591 Developmental highway system; addition 701 Garland T. Byrd Bridge; designated 916 Hardy Durham Faulk, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designated 376 Hardy Durham Faulk, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designated 921 Herbert A. Saliba Bridge; designated 1191 Howard Bo Warren Parkway; designated 375

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James E. Billy McKinney Bridge; designated 1218 Jerry D. Jackson Bridge; designated 1207 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard; designated 764 Private George W. Lee, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designated 1218 Ralph County Brown Highway; designated 1223 Ray McKibben Medal of Honor Highway; designated 1186 Reginald Trice Parkway; designated 1234 State highway engineer redesignated as chief engineer 591 T. P. Ramsey Bridge; designated 905 Vendie Hudson Hooks, Sr., Memorial Highway; designated 1190 Walter Kelly, Jr., Bridge; designated 921 Ward Edwards Bridge; designated 903 HIJACKING Motor vehicle; offense defined; penalties; forfeiture; designated felony for juveniles; racketeering; where bailable 1625 HISTORIC DRAMAS Joint Historic Dramas Study Committee; creation 1980 HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES Clean Water Week designated 1403 HOME INSPECTORS Required written document; contents; penalty 471 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS Date for filing application 507 Senior citizens; income not exceeding $30,000.00; referendum 400 See names of individual counties or municipalities for local exemptions HOOKS, VENDIE HUDSON, SR. Vendie Hudson Hooks, Sr., Memorial Highway; designated 1190 HORN, LOUIS III Compensation 1189 HOSPITAL AUTHORITIES Ad valorem taxes; realty owned by authority operating hospital of more than 100 beds in county of 50,000 or more leased primarily to private business 781

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; county hospital authority employees transferred to state service; creditable service 337 HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF FLOYD COUNTY Vacancies 4407 HOSPITALS Assistance in commission of suicide prohibited 1370 Assistance in determining paternity 1270 Health care providers; contracts or agreements which may have the effect of lessening competition; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2022 Health Planning Agency; functions and duties 684 Joint Regional Hospital Study Committee; creation 1978 Orders not to resuscitate; procedures 672 HOTEL-MOTEL TAX Use of proceeds for aviation museum and aviation hall of fame; use of proceeds for pedestrian trails and walkways 793 HOTELS Alcoholic beverages; in-room service 553 Innkeepers; Olympic Games; excessive rates; penalties 1364 Innkeepers; posting of written statements regarding occupancy period 498 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Composition of state House districts 174 Composition of state House districts 133 Fiscal notes; preparation 1633 Prefiling of bills and resolutions 1146 HOUSTON COUNTY Board of education; membership; districts; elections; terms; officers; compensation; vacancies 4435 Board of elections; creation 3870 Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; venue for actions 590 Houston County School District Building Authority; creation 3906 Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority; membership; name changed to Perry-Houston County Airport Authority; powers 3885

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HOUSTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDING AUTHORITY Creation 3906 HOWARD BO WARREN PARKWAY Designated 375 I I-59 NORTH East-west highway to I-85 North; added to developmental highway system 701 I-85 NORTH West-east highway to I-59 North added to developmental highway system 701 IMMUNITY Georgia National Guard 655 Limited immunity for departments, agencies, authorities, and commissions relative to payroll deductions for not-for-profit organizations 699 Schools; persons providing services without compensation at school's request 1055 INCAPACITATED ADULTS Probate courts; service of minor or incapacitated adult 725 See also GUARDIAN AND WARD, HANDICAPPED PERSONS, AND HEALTH INCEST Condition of parole when victim under 18; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff 791 INCOME DEDUCTION ORDERS Hearings; certain exceptions removed 1270 INCOME TAXES Credits for investment; conversion from defense to domestic production 928 Credits for investment; recycling machinery or facility; pollution control or prevention machinery or facility 928 Dependent exemption increased 381

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Earned income tax credit; Initiative to Promote Work, Education, and Family Stability 765 Job tax credits in less developed areas; manufacturer's investment tax credits; income tax credits for employee retraining or child care 928 Lottery prizes; withholding; state revenue commissioner to promulgate regulations 361 Lottery prizes to nonresidents taxable by Georgia 597 Periodic payments; withholding; election not to withhold 595 Retirement income exclusion increased 381 Withholding; exemption allowances changed 381 Withholding; lottery prizes; state revenue commissioner to promulgate regulations 361 Withholding for periodic payments; election not to withhold; rules and regulations 595 INDIGENT DEFENSE Georgia Indigent Defense Council; employees; retirement; membership in Employees' Retirement System of Georgia 718 State funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 INMATES Jails; award of good-time allowances to inmates for probation violations of felony offenses 1955 See also PENAL INSTITUTIONS INNKEEPERS Alcoholic beverages; in-room service 553 Excessive rates during Olympic Games; penalties 1364 Hotel-motel tax; use of proceeds for aviation museum and aviation hall of fame; use of proceeds for pedestrian trails and walkways 793 Posting of written statements regarding occupancy period 498 INSPECTORS Home inspectors; written document required; contents; penalty 471 INSURANCE Code revision 97 Commissioner; rate filings 647 Community service boards; coverage for employees, automobiles, and property 1717 Confirmation of date and time of cancellation of policy 344 Conversion of mutual insurer to a stock insurer; procedures 300 County and city taxes on life insurers; population determination 528

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Coverage required for structural pest control licenses 1245 Department of Children and Youth Services; liability insurance coverage for vehicles operated by nonprofit agencies 307 Exclusion of coverage for temporomandibular joint dysfunction surgery 474 Financial requirements; mutual insurers and self-insurers for motor vehicles 1931 Fire insurance premiums tax; Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund 703 Health care providers; contracts or agreements which may have the effect of lessening competition; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2022 Health coverage; regulation relative to Medicaid and dependent children 1728 Insurance, banking, or trust companies; stock issuance 694 Insurers; regulation relative to health coverage, Medicaid, and dependent children 1728 Joint Steering Committee for the Georgia General Assembly's Conference on Health Care Reform/Managed Health Care; creation 1980 Liens on aircraft for labor, materials, or contracts of indemnity; filing; recording; fees 798 Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act; Department of Public Safety; accident reports, notices, or claims received six months after accident 859 No filing fees required for refiling of certain documents; limited benefit insurance; defined 858 Public school employees; health insurance premiums 426 Two carrier coverage; settlement of claims and release from liability 1156 Wild animals 1742 INTANGIBLE RECORDING TAX Collection by clerk of superior court in certain counties 1767 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Waiver of exam and education requirement in specified circumstances 1759 INTERNAL REVENUE CODE Effective for Georgia taxation on same date as effective for federal purposes if enacted by January 1, 1994, but not yet effective 797 Redefined 797 INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 Redefined 797 J JACKSON, JERRY D. Jerry D. Jackson Bridge; designated 1207

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JACKSON COUNTY Homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4381 Homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 3758 Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority; creation 5123 JACKSON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION Easements 751 JAILS Good-time allowances for inmates for probation violations of felony offenses 1955 See also PENAL INSTITUTIONS JAMES C. COOK Compensation 369 JAMES E. BILLY MCKINNEY BRIDGE Designated 1218 JASPER, CITY OF Corporate limits 4819 JASPER COUNTY Board of education; districts 4876 JEFFERSON COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts; elections; chairperson; qualifications 4995 Board of education; districts 5003 Middle Judicial Circuit; judges; expenses 4888 JERRY D. JACKSON BRIDGE Designated 1207 JIMMY HELTON Compensation 1183

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JOHNSON COUNTY Board of education; chairman; compensation 3722 JOINT COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL SALES AND USE TAX Distribution of proceeds; renegotiation; conflict resolution; termination 1816 JOINT HISTORIC DRAMAS STUDY COMMITTEE Creation 1980 JOINT LIBERTY COUNTY, CITY OF GUM BRANCH, CITY OF MIDWAY, CITY OF RICEBORO, AND CITY OF WALTHOURVILLE FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AUTHORITY Creation 4826 JOINT REGIONAL HOSPITAL STUDY COMMITTEE Creation 1978 JOINT RHODES MEMORIAL HALL STUDY COMMITTEE Created 911 JOINT STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S CONFERENCE ON HEALTH CARE REFORM/MANAGED HEALTH CARE Creation 1980 JOINT STUDY COMMISSION ON REVENUE STRUCTURE Re-creation 1975 JOINT STUDY COMMITTEE ON CHILD SUPPORT Created 1728 JUDGES Appointment of superior court judges removed by federal court order as special judges of magistrate court 607 Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia created 1923 Court of Appeals; compensation 1065 Firearms; carrying and possession; exemptions for certain persons 547 Juvenile courts; associate judges; qualifications in certain counties 562

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Probate courts; judges' qualifications in certain counties 1665 Sentencing judge authorized to designate confinement in county jail for felon in specified circumstances Vetoed HB 1784 Superior courts; compensation 851 Superior courts; compensation 1065 Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; spouses' benefits; contributions 341 JUDGES OF THE PROBATE COURTS RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA Joining or rejoining the fund; service credit 342 JURIES See GRAND JURIES and JURORS JURISDICTION Georgia Boat Safety Act; probate courts 1163 Probate courts; Georgia Boat Safety Act 1163 JURORS U.S. citizenship required 408 JUVENILE COURTS Appeals; state's appeal in delinquency cases 856 Assessment of risk prior to placement of youths in homes; plans of care 495 Associate judges; qualifications in certain counties 562 Certain violent juvenile offenders tried as adults; School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1994 1012 Chatham County; judge; compensation 3749 Cobb County; judges; compensation 4506 Community based risk reduction programs; confidential information 417 Contributing to delinquency of a minor 1158 Designated felonies; hijacking a motor vehicle 1625 Drivers' licenses; suspension; convictions in other jurisdictions; drug related offenses; juvenile adjudications 730 Driving under the influence; additional penalty 1800 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 Nonuniform pilot projects; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2020 K KELLY, WALTER, JR. Walter Kelly, Jr., Bridge; designated 921

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KENNESAW, CITY OF Corporate limits; city manager or administrator 5036 Lease of state property to city 1198 KILNS Burning hazardous waste in cement kilns 483 KING, MARTIN LUTHER, JR. Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard; designated 764 L LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Code revision 97 Employment Security Law; community service boards; employees 1717 Employment Security Law; employment redefined; rates; charging benefits to employer's account 640 Employment Security Law; overpayment; recovery when employee subsequently receives back wages 779 Employment Security Law; tax amnesty program 837 Income tax credits for investment, employee retraining, child care, jobs 928 Labor pools; work-site employers; pay stubs; payment of employees; enforcement; fines; appeals; misdemeanor offenses 1152 Multiracial classification on forms requesting identity for state agencies, public schools, and entities conducting business with state 1360 School personnel; refusal to alter grades not cause for termination 527 Unemployment benefits; maximum weekly amount; overpayment; penalty and interest; waiver 640 Workers' compensation; benefits; reinstatement and suspension; increase in compensation 887 Workers' compensation; change in physician 887 Workers' compensation; managed health care providers; quality assurance; utilization review; peer review 887 Workers' compensation; presumptions; penalties; qualifications for members of state board; hearings; review; employer's experience factor 887 LABOR POOLS Pay stubs; payment; enforcement; fines; appeals; misdemeanor offenses 1152 LAGRANGE, CITY OF Franchises 4617 Mayor; council; membership; terms; districts; elections; qualifications; vacancies 3650

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LAKE LANIER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Officers and employees; members of Employees' Retirement System of Georgia 396 LAMAR COUNTY Sheriff; vacancies; incapacity 4084 LANDFILLS Solid waste handling and disposal facilities; permits to allow expansion 1922 LANDLORD AND TENANT Dispossessory proceedings; immediate issuance of writ of possession; when effective; appeal; payment of rent into court 1150 LASERS Optometrists; nondiagnostic lasers; pharmaceutical agents 996 LAW ENFORCEMENT INTEGRITY ACT OF 1994 Misleading the public in connection with charitable solicitations, fundraising, or telemarketing; law enforcement organizations 1392 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES Criminal history records; disclosure in criminal prosecutions 1895 Criminal records check of teachers and other personnel 1936 Department of Public Safety; employees; political activity 1921 Escape; penalties 852 Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; visual or audible signals 831 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; laboratories; testing of substances; submission; evidence; certificates; criminal procedure 875 Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act; basic training course; candidates; time limits; communications officers 1355 Georgia Ports Authority; arrest and law enforcement by certified peace officers on property; illegally parked vehicles 879 Handicapped Parking Law; unlawful practices directed at parking monitors 504 Law Enforcement Integrity Act of 1994; misleading the public in connection with fundraising, solicitations, or telemarketing 1392 Line of duty defined for indemnification purposes 1149 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; definitions; membership; age limits; vesting 320 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; membership; correction officers; dues; creditable service 776

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Private detective or private security businesses; requirements for licensure 291 Property damage required on motor vehicles for police investigation 363 Removal of human body parts from scene of death or dismemberment 334 Sheriffs; certification; vacancy in office for failure to become certified 521 Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; membership 328 Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; rate of contributions; benefits 325 Submission to a chemical test; information to be provided by officer 472 Traffic accidents to be reported to Department of Public Safety 362 LAW STUDENTS Service as legal assistants; students in law schools outside state; 18 months 313 LAWRENCEVILLE, CITY OF Homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 3783 LEE, PRIVATE GEORGE W., JR. Private George W. Lee, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designated 1218 LEGAL ASSISTANCE Local government participation in federal programs 822 LEWIS, MR. WALTER Compensation 1182 LIBERTY COUNTY Board of education; terms 3716 Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; creation 4826 Motor vehicle registration periods; referendum 3718 State court; judge; solicitor; compensation 4824 LIBRARIES County law library 1923 Georgia State Museum and State Library Study Commission; creation 1224 LICENSES Coin operated amusement machines; fees 834

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Fishing in private ponds 600 Professional, business, and occupational licenses; persons not complying with child support orders 1728 Structural pest control; insurance coverage required 1245 Wild animals 1742 LIE DETECTORS Georgia Polygraph Examiners Act repealed 744 LIENS Aircraft liens for labor, materials, or contracts of indemnity; filing; recording; fees 798 Condominiums Vetoed HB 572 Condominiums 1943 Judgment liens; possession by bona fide purchaser; discharge 310 Property owners' associations and developments 1879 Tax and special assessments tax liens; setoff against condemnation awards in eminent domain for urban development 877 Water suppliers 1957 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES Included as persons under Georgia Securities Act of 1973 860 Trade names; certificates; dissolution; transfer instruments; organization; approval rights of members and managers 161 LIMOUSINE CARRIERS Certificates of public convenience and necessity; inspections; chauffeur permits; preemption of local regulation; rates and charges 1238 LINCOLNTON, CITY OF Mayor and council; term limits 3853 LISSNER HOUSE Sale of state property to the City of Brunswick 1194 LITERACY INSTRUCTION Local government participation in federal programs 822

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LOBBYISTS Defined to include lobbying elected county officials, school superintendents, members of boards of education, and municipal officials 277 Reporting; fees 258 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Accommodations tax; use for aviation museum, aviation hall of fame, pedestrian trails, and walkways 793 Adjoining county; acquiring title to land in for exchange; adjoining county's consent required; exceptions 1940 Alcoholic beverages; regulation by the state, counties, and municipalities; exhibition of nudity; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2018 Alcoholic beverages; regulation of sale in certain municipalities 395 Annexation; deannexation by ordinance 652 Annexation; lists of electors 1443 Audits; standards; corrective action; state grants withheld 1083 Cities, counties, or school districts, certain organizations of; included for purposes of public records access 618 Commissioner in certain counties; compensation; repealed 237 Conditioned air contractors; bonds; local code compliance 662 Consolidated governments; nonpartisan election 131 Conveyance of realty from the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to local governments 421 Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia; created 1923 Counties and municipalities; ad valorem tax sharing; regional facilities; contracts; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2025 County and city taxes on life insurers; population determination 528 County boards of health; contracts with community service boards; regional boards; membership 437 County departments of family and children services; employees; membership in Employees' Retirement System of Georgia 738 County governing authorities; minutes 1940 County law library 1923 County law library fund; maximum court costs in each action in certain counties; repealed 237 County owned property; private sale in certain counties; repealed 237 County probation and intake services employees transferred to Department of Children and Youth Services; retirement 710 Deannexation by ordinance of municipal corporations 652 Depositories for the funds of counties 412 Development authorities; joint; jobs tax credit 928 Downtown development authorities; directors; terms 1006 Eminent domain for urban development; setoff of tax liens or special assessment tax liens against condemnation award 877 Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975; certification as issuing authority; local program review 1650 Federal programs; participation in for specified purposes; contracts 822 Forfeiture of weapons illegally possessed or carried; disposition; proceeds of sale if crime within city 963 Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act; basic training course; candidates; time limits; communications officers 1355

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Grand juries; inspection of county property 607 Highways; abandonment by counties; notice; hearing 294 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 Joint county and municipal sales and use tax; distribution of proceeds; renegotiation; conflict resolution; termination 1816 Joint development authorities; jobs tax credit 928 Liens for indebtedness for water supplied 1957 Lobbyists; defined to include lobbying elected county officials, school superintendents, members of boards of education, and municipal officers 277 Local fire departments; exemptions 1758 Municipal corporations; annexation; lists of electors 1443 Municipal corporations; deannexation by ordinance 652 Municipal elections; terms of officers elected in 1988 for six-year terms 349 Nonpartisan election for local government offices; consolidated governments; prior nonpartisan primary omitted 131 Occupation taxes; exemption clarified 366 Plumbers; bonds; local code compliance 662 Political activities of employees 258 Priority for day-care centers in or adjacent to industrial parks 822 Public records; organizations of cities 618 Regulation of honeybee production 1716 Regulation of records of property acquired for retail sale at flea markets 1915 Sewage management systems; regulations 1777 Stopping or standing on road; vehicles collecting municipal solid waste or recovered materials 639 Tax liens; setoff against condemnation award in eminent domain for urban development 877 Urban development; eminent domain for; setoff of tax liens or special assessment tax liens against condemnation award 877 Water; liens for water supplied 1957 Water and wastewater treatment plant operators and laboratory analysts; tests; very small public water supply systems; certification; training 1927 Water suppliers; refusal to supply to residence because of prior indebtedness of prior owner, occupant, or lessee prohibited; liens 1957 LOITERING Arrest prior to trial for violation of county ordinance relating to loitering 292 LONG COUNTY Howard Bo Warren Parkway; designated 375 LOTTERY Electronic or mechanical ticket selling devices; within view of retailer; label prohibiting minor use; sale of ticket to minor; misdemeanor 1372

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Income taxes; prizes to nonresidents taxable by Georgia 597 Income taxes; withholding; lottery prizes; state revenue commissioner to promulgate regulations 361 Programs started from lottery proceeds; conditions for continuation from general fund 470 Raffles by nonprofit organizations; legality; regulation; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2024 Retailers; qualifications; criminal convictions 599 Scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount 1662 Shortfall reserve subaccount 425 LOUIS HORN III Compensation 1189 LOWNDES COUNTY Board of commissioners; composition; districts; elections; terms 5073 Board of elections and registration; creation 5068 LUDOWICI, CITY OF Municipal court; name; recorder; election; terms; compensation 3730 LULA, CITY OF New charter 4841 M MACON, CITY OF Corporate limits 4832 Macon Fire and Police Employees Retirement System; average compensation 5390 Macon Pensions and Retirement System; retirement committee 5210 Macon Water Authority Employees' Pension Plan 3947 MACON COUNTY Herbert A. Saliba Bridge; designated 1191 MACON WATER AUTHORITY Macon Water Authority Employees' Pension Plan 3947

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MADISON COUNTY Board of commissioners; federal community development block grant funds; services; contracts 4520 MAGISTRATE COURTS Appling County; chief magistrate; nonpartisan nomination and election; referendum 4144 Appointment of superior court judges removed by federal court order as special judges of magistrate court 607 Arrest prior to trial for violation of county ordinance relating to loitering 292 Bad check prosecutions; no contest cash bonds; forfeiture 865 Chatham County; magistrates; election 3772 Deposit account fraud; checks, drafts, debit card sales drafts, and orders for payment; formerly issuance of bad check 1787 Glynn County; chief magistrate; elections; terms; deputy magistrates; compensation 4026 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 Nonuniform pilot projects; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2020 Pulaski County; chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections; referendum 3882 Richmond County; civil court; chief judge; duties; powers; transfer of cases within the civil court and the magistrate court 4433 Spalding County; chief magistrate; nonpartisan nomination and election 4426 Walker County; chief magistrate; compensation 4212 MAJORITY VOTE Requirement repealed for general elections; retained for special and primary elections; exceptions 279 MANAGED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Workers' compensation 887 MANUFACTURED HOMES Certificates of title; mobile homes; manufactured homes; transfer; retired titles 741 MANUFACTURING Income tax credits for investment, employee retraining, child care, and jobs 928 Sales and use tax exemption for machinery and primary material handling equipment 928

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MARIETTA, CITY OF Board of lights and waterworks; nonprofit corporations 4267 Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; members; qualifications 4262 Corporate limits; deannexation 4171 Mayor pro tempore; Marietta Historic Board of Review; pension board; Downtown Marietta Development Authority 4265 MARRIAGE Drivers' licenses; change of name or address; replacement licenses 1876 See also DOMESTIC RELATIONS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BOULEVARD Designated 764 MCKIBBEN, RAY Ray McKibben Medal of Honor Highway; designated 1186 MCKINNEY, JAMES E. BILLY James E. Billy McKinney Bridge; designated 1218 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Local government participation in federal programs 822 MEDICAL EXAMINERS Georgia Death Investigation Act; notification of death 391 MEDICAL RECORDS Mentally ill, mentally retarded, alcoholic, and drug dependent patients; appeals; release of clinical records 1072 MENTAL HEALTH Alcoholism 437 Clinical nurse specialists; performance of certain acts 1249 Code revision 97 Community service boards 437 Emergency transport; clinical nurse specialists 1249 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; legal representation provided for defendant being evaluated for commitment, treatment, or services 355

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Local government participation in federal programs 822 Mentally ill, mentally retarded, alcoholic, and drug dependent patients; appeals; release of clinical records 1072 Orders not to resuscitate; procedures for such orders 672 Personal care homes; licensing 1358 Professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists; addiction counselors; license exemption 953 School psychology services; contracts; local fair shares 668 State Commission on Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Service Delivery; report; abolition 437 METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY Board of directors; terms; quorum; security force; torts 4959 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; extension of repeal date 952 Operating costs; interest 4952 METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT OVERVIEW COMMITTEE Extension of repeal date 952 MIDDLE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Judges; expenses 4888 MIDWAY, CITY OF Corporate limits 3837 Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; creation 4826 MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Disabled veterans; free license plates 393 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; creditable service; military service 1872 Georgia National Guard; adjutant general 655 Georgia National Guard; assistance in drug law enforcement and delivery of medical care 655 Georgia National Guard; reporting for active duty without declaration of emergency; emergency declaration required for deployment to quell riots 654 Georgia National Guard; retired members; motor vehicle license plates 1848 Georgia National Guard; use within and outside state; use of national guard from other states 655 Georgia National Guard; youth opportunities training program; drug demand reduction program; immunity 655

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Income tax credits for investment in conversion from defense to domestic production 928 License plates for survivors of Pearl Harbor; minimum requirements 558 Spouses of deceased retired veterans; prestige plates 564 State commanders of nationally chartered veterans' organizations; prestige plates 413 World War II veterans; appreciation; monument study 1192 MILLEDGEVILLE, CITY OF Easement on state property 1988 Mayor and council; terms; districts; election dates 5356 MILLER COUNTY Swamp Gravy; designated as Georgia's Official Folklife Play 373 MINORS Assessment of risk prior to placement of youths in homes; plans of care 495 Boats; operation by minors 680 Certain violent juvenile offenders tried as adults; School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1994 1012 Child support 1728 Contributing to delinquency of a minor 1158 Conviction of DUI; additional penalty 1800 County boards of family and children services; manner of appointment; vacancies 505 Day-care services; participation by local governments in federal programs 822 Disciplinary problem children; identification and resolution Vetoed SB 395 Health coverage; child support; regulation of insurers relative to health coverage for dependent children 1728 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; legal representation in juvenile courts 355 Joint Study Committee on Child Support; created 1728 Juvenile courts; community based risk reduction programs; confidential information 417 Lottery; ticket sales; use of electronic or mechanical ticket selling device prohibited; misdemeanor to sell ticket to minor 1372 Probate courts; service of minor or incapacitated adult 725 Records of children being considered for foster care placement; access for foster parents, child-caring agencies, and child-placing agencies 967 Safety belts; use by minors in pickup trucks required 1005 Sexual offenders; condition of parole; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff; failure to provide notice 791 State Children's Trust Fund and Commission; eligibility criteria; disbursements; interest; repeal date changed; obsolete provisions repealed 509

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MITCHELL COUNTY State court; judge and solicitor; compensation 3829 Terms of superior court 360 MOBILE HOMES Certificates of title; mobile homes; manufactured homes; transfer; retired titles 741 MOLENA, CITY OF Mayor and council; terms 4198 MONROE, CITY OF City administrator 5106 Water, Light, and Gas Commission; membership 5103 MORROW, CITY OF Homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 4470 MOTELS Alcoholic beverages; in-room service 553 Hotel-motel tax; use of proceeds for aviation museum and aviation hall of fame; use of proceeds for pedestrian trails and walkways 793 Innkeepers; Olympic Games; excessive rates; penalties 1364 Innkeepers; posting of written statements regarding occupancy period 498 MOTOR COMMON CARRIER Motor vehicle license plates; trailers used as common or contract carriers for hire; permanent plates 1373 Redefined; vehicles for hire with seating capacity of 15 or less excluded 661 MOTOR CONTRACT CARRIER Motor vehicle license plates; trailers used as common or contract carriers for hire; permanent plates 1373 Redefined; vehicles for hire with seating capacity of 15 or less excluded 661 MOTOR FUEL TAX LAW Excise tax; exemptions; distributors; exemption certificates for nonhighway users; false claims of exemption; tax liability 569

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MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and State Board of Registration for Used Motor Vehicle Dismantlers, Rebuilders, and Salvage Dealers 1060 MOTOR VEHICLE DISMANTLERS, REBUILDERS, AND SALVAGE DEALERS State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and State Board of Registration for Used Motor Vehicle Dismantlers, Rebuilders, and Salvage Dealers 1060 MOTOR VEHICLE HIJACKING Anti-motor Vehicle Hijacking Act of 1994; offense defined; designated felony for juveniles; penalties; forfeiture; racketeering; where bailable 1625 MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY ACT Reports received more than six months after accident 859 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Accidents; exchange of information 831 Ad valorem taxes; knowing false statement regarding registration is false swearing; penalty 790 Aggravated assault; redefined 1920 Anatomical gifts; reduction in fees for drivers' licenses 1390 Anti-motor Vehicle Hijacking Act of 1994; offense defined; designated felony for juveniles; penalties; forfeiture; racketeering; where bailable 1625 Arrests, trials, and appeals; provisions not applicable to the City Court of Atlanta 604 Certificates of title; mobile homes; manufactured homes; transfer; retired titles 741 Certificates of title; replacements; fees 1851 Chauffeur permits for limousine carriers 1238 Code revision 97 Commercial drivers' licenses; definitions; serious traffic violation; tank vehicle 1058 Department of Children and Youth Services; liability insurance coverage for vehicles operated by nonprofit agencies 307 Disabled persons' license plates; veterans' license plates 413 Disabled veterans; free license plates 393 Driver improvement clinics 1066 Drivers' licenses; administrative suspension for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; procedures; pleas; machines 1600 Drivers' licenses; change of name or address; replacement licenses 1876 Drivers' licenses; fees; reduction for applicants making anatomical gifts 1390 Drivers' licenses; habitual violators; probationary drivers' licenses; criminal records checks 745

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Drivers' licenses; suspension; convictions in other jurisdictions; drug-related offenses; juvenile adjudications 730 Driving under the influence; machines for chemical testing 1600 Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; DUI alcohol or drug use risk reduction programs 831 DUI alcohol and drug use risk reduction programs 1066 Financial requirements; mutual insurers and self-insurers for motor vehicles 1931 Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; visual or audible signals 831 Habitual violators; probationary drivers' licenses; criminal records check 745 Handicapped Parking Law; unlawful practices directed at parking monitors 504 Limousine carriers; certificates of public convenience and necessity; inspections; preemption of local regulation; rates and charges 1238 Motor common carrier; vehicles for hire with seating capacity of 15 or less excluded 661 Motor contract carrier; vehicles for hire with seating capacity of 15 or less excluded 661 Motor fuel excise taxes; exemption; distributors; exemption certificates for nonhighway users; false claims of exemption; tax liability 569 Motor vehicle accidents; exchange of information 831 Motor vehicle license plates; amateur radio operators; retired members of the Georgia National Guard 1848 Motor vehicle license plates; firefighters; fees 1853 Motor vehicle license plates; replacement plates or revalidation decals; fees; certificates of title; replacement fees 1851 Motor vehicle license plates; spouses of deceased retired veterans; prestige plates 564 Motor vehicle license plates; state commanders of nationally chartered veterans' organizations; prestige plates 413 Motor vehicle license plates; trailers used as common or contract carriers for hire; permanent plates 1373 Motor vehicle license plates for survivors of Pearl Harbor; minimum requirements 558 Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act; Department of Public Safety accident reports, notices, or claims received six months after general accident 859 Persons 21 years or older; exemptions from driver's license requirements 478 Property damage required for police investigation 363 Provisions of emergency medical services inapplicable to an invalid car 800 Registration; knowing false statement is false swearing; penalty 790 Registration and certificates of title applications; perfection of security interest 352 Removal of human body parts from scene of death or dismemberment 334 Residents defined; instruction permits and temporary licenses; information exchange in electronic format 514 Safety belts; use by minors in pickup trucks required 1005 School bus drivers; random drug testing 846 Stopping or standing on road; vehicles collecting municipal solid waste or recovered materials 639 Submission to a chemical test; information to be provided by officer 472

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Traffic accidents to be reported to Department of Public Safety 362 Used cars; boards combined 1060 MOTOR VOTER National Voter Registration Act of 1993; comprehensive revision in conformity 1443 MOULTRIE, CITY OF Council; districts 5207 MOUNT ZION, CITY OF Mayor and council; terms; qualifications; vacancies 4894 MR. CRAIG J. WINKLER Compensation 1184 MR. JAMES C. COOK Compensation 369 MR. JIMMY HELTON Compensation 1183 MR. LOUIS HORN III Compensation 1189 MR. NELSON O. SCOGGINS Compensation 1217 MR. WALTER LEWIS Compensation 1182 MS. SHIRLEY SELPH Compensation 1185 MULTIRACIAL CLASSIFICATION Forms requesting racial identity for state agencies, public schools, and entities conducting business with state 1360

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MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS Accommodations tax; use for aviation museum, aviation hall of fame, pedestrian trails, and walkways 793 Adjoining county; acquiring title to land in for exchange; adjoining county's consent required; exceptions 1940 Alcoholic beverages; regulation by the state, counties, and municipalities; exhibition of nudity; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2018 Alcoholic beverages; regulation of sale 395 Annexation; deannexation by ordinance 652 Annexation; lists of electors 1443 Audits; standards; corrective action; state grants withheld 1083 Conditioned air contractors; bonds; local code compliance 662 Consolidated governments; nonpartisan elections 131 Corporate limits; annexation; lists of electors 1443 Corporate limits; deannexation by ordinance 652 Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia; created 1923 Counties and municipalities; ad valorem tax sharing; regional facilities; contracts; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2025 County and city taxes on life insurers; population determination 528 Deannexation by ordinance 652 Downtown development authorities; directors; terms 1006 Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975; certification as issuing authority; local program review 1650 Federal programs; participation in for specified purposes; contracts 822 Forfeiture of weapons illegally possessed or carried; disposition; proceeds of sale if crime within city 963 Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act; basic training course; candidates; time limits; communications officers 1355 Joint county and municipal sales and use tax; distribution of proceeds; renegotiation; conflict resolution; termination 1816 Law Enforcement Integrity Act of 1994; misleading the public in connection with fundraising, solicitations, or telemarketing 1392 Liens for indebtedness of water supplied 1957 Lobbyists; defined to include lobbying elected county officials, school superintendents, members of boards of education, and municipal officers 277 Local fire departments; exemptions 1758 Local governmental units with expenditures of less than $175,000.00; audits; reports of agreed upon procedures; contracts with state auditor 1083 Nonpartisan elections 131 Occupation taxes; exemption clarified 366 Officers; terms; expiration for officers elected in 1988 for six-year terms 349 Ordinances; deannexation 652 Plumbers; bonds; local code compliance 662 Priority for day-care centers in or adjacent to industrial parks 822 Public records; certain organizations of cities subject to access law 618 Regulation of honeybee production 1716 Sewage management systems 1777 Stopping or standing on road; vehicles collecting municipal solid waste or recovered materials 639 Tax and special assessments tax liens; setoff against condemnation awards in eminent domain for urban development 877

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Tax liens; setoff against condemnation award in eminent domain for urban development 877 Voter registration; revision to conform with National Voter Registration Act of 1993 1443 Water; liens for water supplied 1957 Water and wastewater treatment plant operators and laboratory analysts; tests; very small public water supply systems; certification; training 1927 MUNICIPAL COURTS Alpharetta; judges; solicitor; compensation; procedure; appeals; jurisdiction; rules 4271 Atlanta; City Court of Atlanta; Code Title 40, Chapter 13, Article 2 not applicable 604 Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia; created 1923 Ludowici; name of municipal court; recorder; election; terms; compensation 3730 Winterville; establishment of municipal court 3753 MURRAY COUNTY Hospital authority; vacancies 3863 T. P. Ramsey Bridge; designated 905 MUSCOGEE COUNTY Board of education; rate of tax levy; certification date 4538 Columbus, Georgia; mayor and council; nonpartisan elections 4386 Columbus Airport Commission; police 3699 State court; judges; compensation 4029 MUSEUM OF AVIATION Hotel-motel tax; use of proceeds 793 Museum of Aviation Foundation, Inc.; Roy H. (Sonny) Watson, Jr., Building; designation urged 1980 MUSEUMS Georgia State Cotton Museum and Dooly County Welcome Center; recognized as the state's official Cotton Museum 904 Georgia State Museum and State Library Study Commission; creation 1224 Hotel-motel tax; use of proceeds for aviation museum and aviation hall of fame 793 Museum of Aviation Foundation, Inc.; Roy H. (Sonny) Watson, Jr., Building; designation urged 1980

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MUSIC Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; nonprofit subsidiaries 493 MUTUAL INSURERS Conversion of mutual insurer to a stock insurer; procedures 300 Financial requirements for motor vehicle insurers 1931 See also INSURANCE N NAMES Drivers' licenses; change of name or address; replacement licenses 1876 NATURAL RESOURCES See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES NEGLIGENCE See IMMUNITY and TORTS NELSON O. SCOGGINS Compensation 1217 NEWTON COUNTY Homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 3745 Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority; revenue bonds 5101 Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority; revenue bonds Vetoed HB 1748 Sheriff, tax commissioner, judge of the probate court, clerk of the superior court, and chairperson of the board of commissioners; compensation 4156 NEWTON COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY Revenue bonds 5101 Revenue bonds Vetoed HB 1748 NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS Code revision 97 Created by regional development centers 1636

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Beauty pageants conducted to raise funds for 1165 Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; nonprofit subsidiaries 493 Raffles by nonprofit organizations; legality; regulation; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2024 NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ACT OF 1990 Definitions; commission representation 1282 NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD Easement 1988 NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY Sale, lease, or exchange of state property in Fulton County 749 NORTHLAND PREMIER CABLE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Lease of state property in Rabun County 1211 NUDITY Alcoholic beverages; regulation by the state, counties, and municipalities; exhibition of nudity 2018 NUISANCES Code revision 97 NURSES Clinical nurse specialists; performance of certain acts 1249 Registered professional nurses; loans 588 O OCCUPATION TAXES Local governments; exemption clarified 366 OCILLA, CITY OF Ad valorem taxes; millage rate 3697

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OCONEE COUNTY Board of commissioners; compensation 4679 Board of elections and registration; creation 3767 Probate court; judge; compensation 4679 Sheriff; compensation 4679 Superior court; clerk; compensation 4679 Tax commissioner; compensation 4679 Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority; creation 5123 OFFICE OF ENERGY RESOURCES Division of Energy Resources of Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority replacing Office of Energy Resources; employee transfer 1108 OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET Decentralization of state government; powers and duties relative to; planning; rental real estate space 1865 Fiscal notes; preparation 1633 OFFICE OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS Creation 1856 OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED Corrections; reenactment 97 Elections 96 Retirement 92 OGLETHORPE COUNTY Board of commissioners; meetings 4045 OIL Pipelines; eminent domain; temporary suspension 229 OLYMPIC GAMES Innkeepers; Olympic Games; excessive rates; penalties 1364 Professions and businesses; limited exemption from licensure during games 80

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OMAHA, CITY OF Charter repealed; city abolished 3815 OPEN RECORDS Cities, counties, or school districts, certain organizations of; included within definition of agency 618 OPTOMETRISTS Nondiagnostic lasers; pharmaceutical agents 996 Qualifications for registration; pharmacological treatment 853 State Board of Examiners in Optometry; name changed to State Board of Optometry 853 ORDERS NOT TO RESUSCITATE Procedures for such orders 672 ORGAN DONORS Anatomical gifts; reduction in fees for drivers' licenses 1390 P PARALYMPICS Professions and businesses; limited exemption from licensure during games 480 PARDONS State Board of Pardons and Paroles; powers; mandatory service of sentences; sentences of life without parole; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2015 PARKS Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; venue of actions 590 Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; nonprofit subsidiaries 493 PAROLE Sexual offenders; condition of parole; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff 791 State Board of Pardons and Paroles; powers; mandatory service of sentences; sentences of life without parole; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2015

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PARTNERSHIPS Foreign limited liability partnerships; formation; certificates of authority 1674 Limited liability partnerships 161 PATERNITY Hospital assistance; default judgments; objections; determinations of other states 1270 PATIENT SELF-REFERRAL ACT OF 1993 Designated health services defined 530 PATTEN, ROBERT LEE II Robert Lee Patten II Probation Detention Center; designated 925 PAULDING COUNTY Motor vehicle registration periods 3774 PEACE OFFICERS See LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND Definitions; membership; age limits; vesting 320 Membership; correction officers; dues; creditable service 776 PEACH COUNTY Homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 3824 PEARL HARBOR License plates for survivors of Pearl Harbor; minimum requirements 558 PEDESTRIANS Local government tax on accommodations; use for museum of aviation, aviation hall of fame, pedestrian walkways, and trails 793

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PENAL INSTITUTIONS Carlton H. Colwell Probation Detention Center; designated 1216 Code revision 97 County jail; sentencing judge authorized to designate confinement in for felon in specified circumstances Vetoed HB 1784 County work detail for felons sentenced to county jail Vetoed HB 1784 Good-time allowances for felons sentenced to county jail Vetoed HB 1784 Jails; award of good-time allowances to inmates for probation violations of felony offenses 1955 Minimum terms of imprisonment for certain violent offenders 1959 Parole; sexual offenders; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff; notice when moving to new county; misdemeanor 791 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; membership; correction officers; dues; creditable service 776 Robert Lee Patten II Probation Detention Center; designated 925 State Board of Pardons and Paroles; powers; mandatory service of sentences; sentences of life without parole; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2015 PENDERGRASS, CITY OF New charter 4755 PERMITS Chauffeurs 1238 Coin operated amusement machines 834 Solid waste handling and disposal facilities; permits to allow expansion 1922 PERRY, CITY OF Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority; membership; name changed to Perry-Houston County Airport Authority; powers 3885 PERRY-FORT VALLEY AIRPORT AUTHORITY Membership; name changed to Perry-Houston County Airport Authority; powers 3885 PERRY-HOUSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY Membership; name changed from Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority; powers 3885 PERSONAL CARE HOMES Employee records checks; definitions 1359

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Licensing 1358 Residents; remedies 461 Unlicensed operation; penalties 461 PERSONAL PROPERTY Acquired for sale at flea markets; records 1915 Exemption from statutes regulating auctioneers 1391 Tax executions; notice of taxes due not required 358 PERSONS Low income; local government participation in federal programs 822 Moderate income; local government participation in federal programs 822 PETROLEUM PIPELINE STUDY COMMISSION Created; temporary suspension of eminent domain 229 PHYSICIANS Health care providers; contracts or agreements which may have the effect of lessening competition; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2022 Patient Self-referral Act of 1993; designated health service; definition 530 Podiatrists; regulation; licensing 1375 PICKUP TRUCKS Safety belts; use by minors in pickup trucks required 1005 See also MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC PIERCE COUNTY Board of education; districts 4299 Homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4294 State court; judge; solicitor; compensation 4281 PIPELINES Oil and gas; eminent domain 229 PLAYS Joint Historic Dramas Study Committee; creation 1980 Swamp Gravy designated as Georgia's Official Folklife Play 373

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PLUMBERS Bonds; code compliance 662 Master plumbers and journeyman plumbers; continuing education 659 Propane dealers; installation, repair, or service of propane system, piping, or components 662 PLURALITY VOTE General elections; exception 279 PODIATRISTS Regulation; licensing 1375 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES Names; campaign disclosure 258 POLK COUNTY Board of education; districts 4353 Polk County Water Authority; members; appointment 3876 POLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY Members; appointment 3876 POLLUTION See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS Georgia Polygraph Examiners Act repealed 744 POOLER, CITY OF Community improvement districts 4931 PORT WENTWORTH, CITY OF Community improvement districts 4931 POWDER SPRINGS, CITY OF Corporate limits; city manager; powers 4140

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Council; districts 5296 PRAYER Moment of quiet reflection in schools 256 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS Straight party voting retained 279 PRINCIPALS Notice from surety to creditor to collect from principal 746 PRIVATE GEORGE W. LEE, JR., MEMORIAL BRIDGE Designated 1218 PRIVATE HOME CARE PROVIDERS Licensing 959 PROBATE COURTS Appling County; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election; referendum 4150 Catoosa County; judge; clerical help allowances 5083 Clayton County; probate court; judge; compensation 4562 Cobb County; judge; clerk; compensation 4054 Costs; oath of guardians and administrators; fiduciary's bond; property sale by temporary administrator 1173 Coweta County; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 3879 Heard County; judge; compensation 3931 Heard County; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 4666 Judge; filling vacancy in certain counties; repealed 237 Judges; compensation 620 Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; joining or rejoining the fund; service credit 342 Judges' qualifications in certain counties; jury trials and appeals in certain counties; powers and qualifications of chief clerks in certain counties 1665 Jurisdiction to try violations of Georgia Boat Safety Act; waiver of jury trial 1163 Newton County; judge; compensation 4156 Nonuniform pilot projects; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2020 Oconee County; judge; compensation 4679 Service of minor or incapacitated adult 725 Spalding County; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 4203 Twiggs County; judge; compensation; benefits 4547

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PROBATION Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; county probation and intake services employees transferred to Department of Children and Youth Services 710 PRODUCT PACKAGING Packaging component; redefined; certain steel strapping excluded 1101 PRODUCTIVITY State Productivity Council; created 1844 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION Jurisdiction 801 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION Jurisdiction 801 PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES Auctioneers; exemption for public sale of personal property 1391 Code revision 97 Community service boards; social workers; exemption from licensing of professional counselors 404 Conditioned air contractors; bonds; local code compliance 662 Conditioned air contractors; telemarketing 536 Dietetics Practice Act; enactment; dietitians; licensing; regulation 971 Electrical contractors; telemarketing 536 Georgia Polygraph Examiners Act repealed 744 Health care providers; contracts or agreements which may have the effect of lessening competition; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2022 Hearing aid dealers and dispensers; continuing education 1715 Home inspectors; written document required; contents; penalty 471 Innkeepers; Olympic Games; excessive rates; penalties 1364 Innkeepers; posting of written statements regarding occupancy period 498 Interior designers; waiver of exam and education requirement in specified circumstances 1759 Limited exemption from licensure during Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 480 Low-voltage contractors; telemarketing 536 Nurses; clinical nurse specialists; performance of certain acts 1249 Occupation taxes; exemption clarified 366 Optometrists; nondiagnostic lasers; pharmaceutical agents 996 Optometrists; qualifications for registration; pharmacological treatment 853 Optometrists; State Board of Examiners in Optometry changed to State Board of Optometry 853

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Patient Self-referral Act of 1993; designated health services defined 530 Plumbers; bonds; local code compliance 662 Plumbers; continuing education 659 Plumbers; telemarketing 536 Podiatrists; regulation; licensing 1375 Polygraph examiners; Act repealed 744 Private detective or private security businesses; requirements for licensure 291 Professional counselors; revise licensing requirements 450 Professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists; addiction counselors; license exemption 953 Propane dealers; installation, repair, or service of propane system, piping, or components 662 Psychologists; State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; authority; requirements for applicants; examination 224 Real estate appraisers; temporary permits; oral appraisal reports; penalties 881 Real estate brokers and salespersons; licenses; fees; corporations and partnerships; sanctions; records 1168 State Board of Examiners in Optometry changed to State Board of Optometry 853 State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; authority; requirements for applicants; examination 224 State Board of Optometry; membership qualifications 853 State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and State Board of Registration for Used Motor Vehicle Dismantlers, Rebuilders, and Salvage Dealers 1060 Structural pest control; insurance coverage required; civil penalties; negotiated settlements; orders, hearings, notices, and service 1245 Used cars; boards combined 1060 Utility contractors; definitions; licensing; contract bids 383 Utility contractors; licensing 1 Utility contractors; telemarketing 536 Water and wastewater treatment plant operators and laboratory analysts; tests; very small public water supply systems; certification; training 1927 PROPANE DEALERS Installation, repair, or service of propane systems 662 PROPERTY Anatomical gifts; reduction in fees for drivers' licenses 1390 Cemeteries; registration; exemption for nonperpetual historical nonprofit cemeteries 329 Certificates of title; mobile homes; manufactured homes; transfer; retired titles 741 Condominiums; association powers; restrictive covenants 1943 Condominiums; association powers; restrictive covenants Vetoed HB 572 Condominiums; suspension of services to unit owners; liability for common expenses and assessments; liens; fees; amendment of instruments 1943

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Condominiums; suspension of services to unit owners; liability for common expenses and assessments; liens; fees; amendment of instruments Vetoed HB 572 Conveyance of realty from the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to local governments 421 Deeds; recording; deeds to secure debt; cancellation; reversion to grantor; time 1943 Dispossessory proceedings; immediate issuance of writ of possession; when effective; appeal; payment of rent into court 1150 Future interests descendible, devisable, and alienable as estates in possession 364 Home inspectors; written document required; contents; penalty 471 Innkeepers; Olympic Games; excessive rates; penalties 1364 Innkeepers; posting of written statements regarding occupancy 498 Judgment liens; possession by bona fide purchaser; discharge 310 Liens on aircraft for labor, materials, or contracts of indemnity; filing; recording; fees 798 Mortgage lenders and brokers; licensing 570 Personal property; tax executions; notice of taxes due not required 358 Presumption of intention to convert rented or leased property 650 Private ponds; licenses for fishing in 600 Property damage required on motor vehicles for police investigation 363 Real estate appraisers; temporary permits; oral appraisal reports; penalties 881 Realty; property owners' associations and developments; governance 1879 Recording of deeds; deeds to secure debt; cancellation; reversion to grantor; time 1943 Recording of maps or plats by superior court clerks; minimum standards 1096 Remainders; inheritance 364 See also STATE PROPERTY PSYCHOLOGISTS State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; authority; requirements for applicants; examination 224 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE See SOCIAL SERVICES PUBLIC DEBT Issuance to fund corrective action by Environmental Protection Division 1101 PUBLIC FUNDS Valuation of securities pledged by a depository to secure such funds 499

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PUBLIC OFFICERS Attorney General; compensation 1065 Chief engineer, new name for state highway engineer 591 Code revision 97 Community service boards and employees 1717 Coroners; annual training 356 Court of Appeals; Judges; compensation 1065 Decentralization of state government 1865 Department of Children and Youth Services; liability insurance coverage for vehicles operated by nonprofit agencies 307 Department of Natural Resources; employment of part-time cleaning and custodial workers or cooks 308 Department of Public Safety; employees; political activity 1921 Depositories for the funds of counties and boards of education 412 Eligible voluntary charitable organizations defined 567 Firearms; carrying and possession; exemptions for certain persons 547 Georgia Death Investigation Act; medical examiner; notification of death 391 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; expenses 1251 Indemnification; line of duty defined for law enforcement officers and firefighters 1149 Office of Planning and Budget; energy resources 1108 Payroll deductions to not-for-profit organizations 699 Personal care homes; employee record checks; definitions 1359 Public funds; valuation of securities pledged by a depository to secure funds 499 State highway engineer redesignated as chief engineer 591 State Merit System of Personnel Administration; commissioners; membership on State Productivity Council 1844 State Merit System of Personnel Administration; community service boards 437 State Merit System of Personnel Administration; payroll deductions for not-for-profit organizations 699 Superior courts; district attorneys; compensation 851 Superior courts; judges; compensation 851 Supreme Court; Justices; compensation 1065 See also RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS PUBLIC RECORDS Cities, counties, or school districts, certain organizations of; included within definition of agency 618 PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS STANDARDS LAW Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; repeal of provisions referencing the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund 315

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PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Temporarily disabled employees; creditable service 868 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Authority relative to gas supply plans, adjustment factors, and rates 630 Fees for entities subject to Public Service Commission; apportionment 630 Limousine carriers, regulation of 1238 Motor common carrier; vehicles for hire with seating capacity of 15 or less excluded 661 Motor contract carrier; vehicles for hire with seating capacity of 15 or less excluded 661 Review of plan for access to live telephone operator 520 See also PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Access to live telephone operator; review of plan by Public Service Commission; exception 520 Code revision 97 Division of Energy Resources of Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority replacing Office of Energy Resources 1108 Electricity; sales and use tax exemption 928 Fees for entities subject to Public Service Commission; apportionment 630 Gas supply plans; adjustment factors and rates; hearings; burden of proof; judicial review; fraud and willful or imprudent conduct; cost recovery 630 High-voltage safety; administration, enforcement, and rule-making by Commissioner of Labor; repealed 1673 Liens for indebtedness for water supplied 1957 Limousine carriers; certificates of public convenience and necessity; inspections; preemption of local regulation; rates and charges 1238 Motor common carrier; vehicles for hire with seating capacity of 15 or less excluded 661 Motor contract carrier; vehicles for hire with seating capacity of 15 or less excluded 661 Pipelines; eminent domain 229 Propane systems; installation, repair, or service 662 Rural telephone cooperatives; commercial office building and warehouse authorized in certain counties; repealed 237 Water suppliers; refusal to supply to residence because of indebtedness of prior owner, occupant, or lessee prohibited; liens 1957 PULASKI COUNTY Magistrate court; chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections; referendum 3882

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PUTNAM COUNTY Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes; referendums 4974 Sheriff; compensation 5033 Tax commissioner; compensation 5035 Q QUITMAN COUNTY Board of education; membership; districts; elections; school superintendent; appointment 3689 R RABUN COUNTY Board of commissioners; purchases; fiscal year; audits 4086 Clayton-Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority; financing of projects; bonds 4072 Rabun County Building Authority; creation 4564 RABUN COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY Creation 4564 RACKETEERING ACTIVITIES Motor vehicle hijacking 1625 RAFFLES Raffles by nonprofit organizations; legality; regulation; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2024 RALPH COUNTRY BROWN HIGHWAY Designated 1223 RAMSEY, T. P. T. P. Ramsey Bridge; designated 905 RANDOLPH COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 3590 Board of education; election; school superintendent; appointment 3575 RAPE Condition of parole when victim under 18; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff 791

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RAY MCKIBBEN MEDAL OF HONOR HIGHWAY Designated 1186 REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS Temporary permits; oral appraisal reports; penalties 881 REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS Licenses; fees; sanctions; records; corporations and partnerships 1168 REAL PROPERTY Cemeteries; registration; exemption for nonperpetual care historical nonprofit cemeteries 329 Conservation use covenants; transfers; limited-duration covenants 428 Dispossessory proceedings; immediate issuance of writ of possession; when effective; appeal; payment of rent into court 1150 Owned by hospital authority operating hospital of more than 100 beds in county of more than 50,000 and leased to private business; ad valorem taxes 781 Property owners' associations and developments; governance 1879 Recording of deeds; deeds to secure debt; cancellation; reversion to grantor; time 1943 Recording of maps or plats by superior court clerks; minimum standards 1096 See also PROPERTY and REVENUE AND TAXATION RECORDS Cities, counties, or school districts, certain organizations of; open records 618 Mentally ill, mentally retarded, alcoholic, and drug dependent patients; appeals; release of clinical records 1072 RECOVERED MATERIALS Facilities, imposition of special county sales and use tax for 1668 Income tax credits for investment in recycling machinery, recycling manufacturing facility 928 Stopping or standing on road; vehicles collecting municipal solid waste or recovered materials 639 RECREATIONAL BINGO Redefined 490 Redefined 1002

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RECYCLING Facilities, imposition of special county sales and use tax for 1668 Income tax credits for investment in recycling machinery, recycling manufacturing facility 928 Stopping or standing on road; vehicles collecting municipal solid waste or recovered materials 639 RED TOP MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Sublease of specified property; terms; approval by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 173 REGENTS RETIREMENT PLAN Board of trustees to establish rate of employee contributions 660 REGINALD TRICE PARKWAY Designated 1234 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTERS Administration of certain federal programs prohibited; contracts with state agencies; continuing education; disclosure of documents 1636 Contracts for planning for areas outside territory; board; membership; powers; nonprofit corporations; audits; exceptions; cessation 1636 REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES ACT Removal of political subdivision; violations 1101 REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSES Loans to obtain degrees 588 REGISTRARS Revision to comply with National Voter Registration Act of 1993 1443 Training 1443 RESIDENCE FOR VOTING Revision to comply with National Voter Registration Act of 1993 1443 RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS Condominiums Vetoed HB 572 Condominiums 1943

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Property owners' associations and 1879 RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS Code revision 92 District Attorneys' Retirement System; increased benefits for certain members 335 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; agricultural commodity commission employees; creditable service 339 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; county hospital authority employees transferred to state service; creditable service 337 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; county probation and intake services employees transferred to Department of Children and Youth Services 710 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; creditable service; military service 1872 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; eligibility for certain persons 297 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; forfeited annual and sick leave; creditable service 638 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Agrirama Development Authority; creditable service 332 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Indigent Defense Council; employees; membership 718 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Music Hall of Fame; employees; membership; service credit 715 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; officers and employees; membership 396 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; membership of employees of county departments of family and children services 738 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; retirement allowances; death of retired members 1874 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; secretaries of superior court judges and district attorneys; creditable service 708 Employees' Retirement Systeem of Georgia; temporarily disabled public employees; creditable service 868 Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund; definitions; purpose; vesting; fire insurance premium tax 703 Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund; Public Retirement System Standards Law 315 Income taxes; retirement income exclusion increased 381 Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; joining or rejoining the fund; service credit 342 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; definitions; membership; age limits; vesting 320 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; membership; correction officers; dues; creditable service 776 Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; repeal of provisions referencing the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund 315 Public School Employees Retirement System; temporarily disabled employees; creditable service 868 Regents Retirement Plan; board of trustees to establish rate of employee contributions 660

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Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; membership 328 Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; rate of contributions; benefits 325 Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; retirement and disability benefits 1811 Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia; retired judges; prohibition on holding public office or practicing law repealed 722 Superior Court Judges Retirement System; cost-of-living increases 298 Superior Court Judges Retirement System; recovery of rejected spouses' benefits 214 Superior Court Judges Retirement System; retired judges; prohibition on holding public office or practicing law repealed 722 Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; creditable service; employee contributions; percentage of salaries 1663 Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; creditable service; pregnancy absences; payments 726 Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; temporarily disabled employees; reditable service 868 Temporarily disabled public employees; creditable service under certain retirement systems 868 Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; retired judges and solicitors; prohibition on holding public office repealed 722 Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; spouses' benefits; contributions 341 See State Auditor's Report on Funding at end of this volume REVENUE AND TAXATION Ad valorem taxes; additional county boards of equalization; decisions to specify reasons 318 Ad valorem taxes; aircraft; return in county of primary home base 1776 Ad valorem taxes; amnesty 428 Ad valorem taxes; appeals of assessments; filing by mail; forms; time for response; consolidation; service; continuances 1088 Ad valorem taxes; arbitration as alternative method to appeal decision of tax assessors; notice of changes in returns 1823 Ad valorem taxes; assessors; joint city-county board in certain counties; repealed 129 Ad valorem taxes; certain cities to choose assessment; repealed 237 Ad valorem taxes; collection by levy and sale in certain counties by tax collector or commissioner; written consent of sheriff; repealed 237 Ad valorem taxes; commissions after court action prohibiting collection in certain counties; repealed 237 Ad valorem taxes; counties and municipalities; tax sharing; regional facilities; contracts; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2025 Ad valorem taxes; demand for immediate payment upon evidence of intention to leave or remove property from state; bond; assessment; millage rate 561 Ad valorem taxes; exemption for blueberry plants; referendum 927 Ad valorem taxes; exemption for headquarters of veterans organization; referendum 965 Ad valorem taxes; failure to return taxable property by taxpayer in certain cities; repealed 237

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Ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; senior citizens; income not exceeding $30,000.00; referendum 400 Ad valorem taxes; homestead exemptions; date for filing application 507 Ad valorem taxes; interest and penalty on delinquent taxes in certain counties; repealed 237 Ad valorem taxes; knowing false statement regarding motor vehicle registration is false swearing; penalty 790 Ad valorem taxes; quarterly billings in certain counties; repealed 237 Ad valorem taxes; realty owned by authority operating hospital of more than 100 beds in county of 50,000 or more leased primarily to private business 781 Ad valorem taxes; tax assessors ineligible for state and county offices in certain counties; repealed 237 Ad valorem taxes; tax commissioners; compensation 620 Ad valorem taxes; temporary tax bill during pendency of appeal; notice; interest; exemption from interest 787 Ad valorem taxes; time for making return in certain counties; repealed 237 Ad valorem taxes; valuation by board of equalization or superior court; investigation required before changing for two years 786 Ad valorem taxes for education; commission for collection 237 Cargo containers; sales and use tax; exemption 132 Code revision 97 Coin operated amusement machines; license fees; permit fees; sunset repealed 834 Collection of intangible recording tax by clerk of superior court in certain counties 1767 Commissioner of revenue; motor vehicle tag and title information in electronic format 514 Conservation use covenants; transfers; limited-duration covenants 428 Counties and municipalities; ad valorem tax sharing; regional facilities; contracts; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2025 County boards of equalization; additional boards; decisions to specify reasons 318 County boards of equalization; members; instructional requirements; ineligibility 1051 County property appraisers; service as members of board of tax assessors 507 County tax commissioner; assumption of duties by chief clerk upon incapacity; certain counties; repealed 237 Executions of tax collectors and commissioners; notice not required for taxes due on personalty 358 Federal law provisions incorporated into state law 797 Fire insurance premiums tax; Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund 703 Georgia Business Expansion Support Act of 1994; sales and use tax exemptions for electricity, material handling equipment, manufacturing machinery 928 Georgia Business Expansion Support Act of 1994 enacted; tax credits for jobs, manufacturer's investment, employee retraining, or child care 928 Homestead exemption; senior citizens; income not exceeding $30,000.00; referendum 400 Homestead exemptions; date for filing application 507 Hotel-motel tax; use for museum of aviation, aviation hall of fame, pedestrian walkways, and trails 793

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Income taxes; credits for jobs, investment, employee retraining, and child care 928 Income taxes; increase in dependent exemptions and retirement income exclusion; withholding exemption allowances changed 381 Income taxes; lottery prizes to nonresidents taxable by Georgia 597 Income taxes; withholding; lottery prizes; state revenue commissioner to promulgate regulations 361 Income taxes; withholding for periodic payments; election not to withhold; rules and regulations 595 Intangible recording tax; collection by clerk of superior court in certain counties 1767 Job tax credits in less developed areas; manufacturer's investment tax credits; income tax credits for employee retraining and child care 928 Joint county and municipal sales and use tax; distribution of proceeds; renegotiation; conflict resolution; termination 1816 Joint Study Commission on Revenue Structure 1975 License fees; coin operated amusement machines 834 Local government tax on accommodations; use for museum of aviation, aviation hall of fame, pedestrian walkways, and trails 793 Motor fuel excise taxes; exemption; distributors; exemption certificates or nonhighway users; false claims of exemption; tax liability 569 Motor vehicle licenses and plates in certain counties; fees 237 Motor vehicle tag and title information in electronic format 514 Occupation taxes; local governments; exemption clarified 366 Permit fees; coin operated amusement machines 834 Sales and use tax; cargo containers 132 Sales and use tax; exemption for off-road equipment used exclusively for growing or harvesting timber 1269 Sales and use tax; exemption for school sale of concessions and tickets to school athletic events 552 Sales and use tax; exemptions for electricity, manufacturing machinery, and primary material handling equipment 928 Special county sales and use tax; disposition of proceeds; economically infeasible purposes; excess proceeds 1668 Special county sales and use tax; imposition for solid waste or recovered materials facilities; ordinance or resolution; ballot questions 1668 Tax and special assessments tax liens; setoff against condemnation awards in eminent domain for urban development 877 Tax collectors and commissioners; compensation; fees in certain counties 620 Unemployment tax amnesty program 837 RHODES MEMORIAL HALL Joint Rhodes Memorial Hall Study Committee; creation 911 RICEBORO, CITY OF Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority, creation 4826

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RICHARD B. RUSSELL LAKE Sublease of specified property; terms; approval by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 173 RICHMOND COUNTY Board of commissioners; purchases 5160 Board of education; budgets 5086 Civil court; chief judge; duties; powers; transfer of cases within the civil court and the magistrate court 4433 RIOTS Georgia National Guard; active duty without emergency declaration; declaration required for deployment to quell riots 654 ROBERT LEE PATTEN II Robert Lee Patten II Probation Detention Center; designated 925 ROCKMART, CITY OF Council; wards 5318 ROY H. (SONNY) WATSON, JR. Museum of Aviation Foundation, Inc.; Roy H. (Sonny) Watson, Jr., Building; designation urged 1980 RULES AND REGULATIONS Administrative procedure; proposed rules; notice 503 Seed arbitration 1761 See also ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT S SAFETY Boats; flotation devices; operation of personal watercraft by children; water skiing; reckless operation 680 High-voltage safety; administration, enforcement, and rule-making by Commissioner of Labor; repealed 1673

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SALES AND USE TAX Cargo containers; exemption 132 Exemption for off-road equipment used exclusively for growing or harvesting timber 1269 Exemption for school sale of concessions and tickets to school athletic events 552 Exemptions for electricity, manufacturing machinery, and primary material handling equipment 928 Special county sales and use tax; disposition of proceeds; economically infeasible purposes; excess proceeds 1668 Special county sales and use tax; imposition for solid waste or recovered materials facilities; ordinance or resolution; ballot questions 1668 SALIBA, HERBERT A. Herbert A. Saliba Bridge; designated 1191 SALVAGE DEALERS State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and State Board of Registration for Used Motor Vehicle Dismantlers, Rebuilders, and Salvage Dealers 1060 SAVANNAH, CITY OF Board of public education; districts 4003 Board of tax assessors; appointment; joint board; abolition and transfer of records 3940 Community improvement districts 4931 Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; creation 4329 Pension plan; alternative retirement date for police and fire employees 5331 Pension plan; delayed retirement date for police and fire employees 5336 SCHLEY COUNTY Ellaville-Schley County Charter Commission; time limits; referendum 4042 SCHOOL SAFETY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM ACT Certain violent juvenile offenders tried as adults 1012 School safety zones 1012 SCHOOLS Approved school; redefined 697 Braille; proficiency and skill 1796 Capital outlay funds 1325 Disciplinary problem children; identification and resolution Vetoed SB 395 Migrant student grants 1796

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Moment of quiet reflection in schools 256 Personnel refusal to alter grades not cause for termination 527 Professional Standards Commission and Professional Practices Commission; jurisdiction 801 Public school employees; health insurance premiums 426 Public school personnel; local salary supplements 782 Refusal to alter grades not cause for termination 527 School breakfast programs 295 School bus drivers; random drug testing 846 School psychology services; contracts; local fair shares 668 School safety zones 1012 School superintendents; contracts 1315 Special education programs; criteria 1106 Student records; access by both parents 531 Summer school programs 1315 Superintendents; not eligible for nonpartisan election 131 Textbook defined 1667 Uniform reporting system 1057 See also EDUCATION SCOGGINS, MR. NELSON O. Compensation 1217 SECRETARY OF STATE Official lists of registered and inactive voters; maintenance 1443 Powers, duties, and authority; revised in conformity with National Voter Registration Act of 1993 1443 Securities; cooperation with other regulatory entities 860 Telemarketing; deceptive or fraudulent; rules and regulations issued by; preventive powers 536 Voter registration and voting information; preparation and furnishing to citizens 1443 See also CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS, ELECTIONS, PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES, PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, and STATE GOVERNMENT SECURITIES Limited liability companies; Secretary of State's cooperation with other regulatory entities; central registration and records depository 860 SEED ARBITRATION COUNCIL Created 1761 SEEING EYE DOGS Guide or service dog; accompanying trainer 1405

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SELPH, MS. SHIRLEY Compensation 1185 SENATE Composition of state Senate districts 174 Fiscal notes; preparation 1633 Prefiling of bills and resolutions 1146 SENIOR CITIZENS Aged and Disabled Transportation Task Force; creation 1983 Homestead exemptions; senior citizens; income not exceeding $30,000.00; referendum 400 SENTENCE REFORM ACT OF 1994 Minimum terms of imprisonment for certain violent offenders 1959 SENTENCES Minimum terms of imprisonment for certain violent offenders 1959 State Board of Pardons and Paroles; powers; mandatory service of sentences; sentences of life without parole; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2015 See also CRIMES AND OFFENSES, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, and PENAL INSTITUTIONS SEWAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Regulations 1777 SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST PERSON IN CUSTODY Condition of parole when victim under 18; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff 791 SEXUAL OFFENDERS Parole; sexual offenders; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff; notice when moving to new county; misdemeanor 791 SHERIFFS Bonds; approval of sureties; rules for professional bonding companies; realty bonds; qualifications for professional bondspersons 532 Bonds; deputies' bonds; conditioned upon accounting for funds and property under control 747

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Certification as peace officers; vacancy in office for failure to become certified 521 Compensation 620 Deposits in interest-bearing accounts; cash reserves of professional bondspersons excluded 1179 Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act; basic training course; candidates; time limits; communications officers 1355 Sexual offenders; condition of parole; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff; sheriff's register 791 Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; membership 328 Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; rate of contributions; benefits 325 SHERIFFS' RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA Membership 328 Rate of contributions; benefits 325 SHIRLEY SELPH Compensation 1185 SHRIMP Bait shrimping 1834 SMOKE DETECTORS Installation in all buildings 1235 SMOKING Smoking prohibited in child care facilities 650 SOCIAL CIRCLE, CITY OF City manager; mayor; powers 5097 SOCIAL SERVICES Aid to Families with Dependent Children; monthly reporting and retrospective budgeting eliminated 765 Aid to Families with Dependent Children Act; Work for Welfare Program 765 Assessment of risk prior to placement of youths in homes; plans of care 495 Code revision 97 Comprehensive family and individual support plan for persons with disabilities; development urged 1180 County boards of family and children services; manner of appointment; vacancies 505

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County departments of family and children services; employees; membership in Employees' Retirement System of Georgia 738 Day-care; smoking prohibited; signs 650 Department of Children and Youth Services; contracts 304 Food stamps; monthly reporting and retrospective budgeting eliminated 765 Georgia Family Caregiver Support Act; enacted 455 Initiative to Promote Work, Education, and Family Stability; earned income tax credit; value of vehicle owned by AFDC recipient; earnings of teenagers 765 Medical assistance; administrative hearings and appeals 1856 Payments for programs for potential foster and adoptive parents 409 Records of children being considered for foster care placement; access for foster parents, child-caring agencies, and child-placing agencies 967 Smoking prohibited in day-care centers, group day-care homes, and family day-care homes; signs 650 Work for Welfare Program 765 SOCIAL WORKERS Professional counselors; revise licensing requirements 450 SODOMY Condition of parole when victim under 18; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff 791 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975; minimum requirements; permits; bonds; enforcement; penalties; exemptions 1650 SOLICITORS Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; retired judges and solicitors; prohibition on holding office repealed 722 Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; spouses' benefits; contributions 341 SOLID WASTE Facilities, imposition of special county sales and use tax for 1668 Handling and disposal facilities; modification of permits to allow expansion 1922 Stopping or standing on road; vehicles collecting municipal solid waste or recovered materials 639 SOUTH GEORGIA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Terms; Decatur County and Mitchell County 360

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SPALDING COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 3527 Griffin-Spalding County School District; homestead exemption; school district taxes; referendum 4205 Griffin-Spalding County School System; board of education; terms 3556 Homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4429 Magistrate court; chief magistrate; nonpartisan nomination and election 4426 Probate court; judge; nonpartisan nomination and election 4203 SPARTAN RADIOCASTING COMPANY Lease of state property in Rabun County 1213 SPECIAL COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX Ballot questions; disposition of proceeds; excess proceeds; economically infeasible purposes 1668 Imposition for solid waste or recovered materials facilities; ordinance or resolution 1668 SPORTS Ticket scalping 1368 SPORTS HALL OF FAME Board; statutes relating to nonprofit corporations applicable 587 Created 1251 STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS Authority; requirements for applicants; examination 224 STATE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES Parole; sexual offenders; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff; notice when moving to new county; misdemeanor 791 Powers; mandatory service of sentences; sentences of life without parole; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2015 STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION Qualifications 887 See also WORKERS' COMPENSATION

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STATE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND State Children's Trust Fund and Commission; eligibility criteria; disbursements; interest; repeal date changed; obsolete provisions repealed 509 STATE COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICE DELIVERY Report; abolition date 437 STATE CONTRACTS Lottery retailers; qualifications; criminal convictions 599 STATE COURTS Clayton County; deposits for advance costs 3985 Clayton County; judges; compensation 4138 Clayton County; solicitor; compensation 4287 Cobb County; judges; compensation 4529 Cobb County; second division; judges; compensation 4531 Cobb County; solicitor; compensation 4619 Cobb County; solicitor and assistant solicitors; designations 3938 Coweta County; judge and solicitor; compensation; duties; secretary 3736 Decatur County; judge; compensation 3868 Effingham County; solicitor; compensation 3821 Fayette County; state court; creation 4980 Fulton County; additional judge 3944 Glynn County; judge; compensation 3967 Gwinnett County; demand for trial 4377 Gwinnett County; judges; compensation 4160 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 Jurors; U.S. citizenship required 408 Liberty County; judge; solicitor; compensation 4824 Mitchell County; judge; solicitor; compensation 3829 Muscogee County; judges; compensation 4029 Nonuniform pilot projects; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2020 Pierce County; judge; solicitor; compensation 4281 Retired judges and solicitors; prohibition on holding public office repealed 722 Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; retired judges and solicitors; prohibition on holding public office repealed 722 Troup County; judge; duties; compensation; secretary 4468 Walker County; judge; secretary; compensation 3726 STATE CRIME LABORATORY Georgia Bureau of Investigation; laboratories; testing of substances; submission; evidence; certificates; criminal procedure 875

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STATE ELECTION BOARD Powers, duties, and authority; revised in conformity with National Voter Registration Act of 1993 1443 See also ELECTIONS STATE EMPLOYEES Community service boards; employees 1717 Division of Energy Resources of Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority replacing Office of Energy Resources; employee transfer 1108 Job related injuries; records; liability of insurer 1717 Payroll deductions to not-for-profit organizations 699 Political activities 258 State officers and employees 1717 See also PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES and RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS STATE GOVERNMENT Administrative Procedure Act; Office of State Administrative Hearings 1856 Administrative Procedure Act; powers and authority of hearing officers; writs; fines 1270 Administrative Procedure Act; proposed rules; notice 503 Advisory Board on Space Management; repealed 1865 Alcoholic beverages; regulation by the state, counties, and municipalities; exhibition of nudity; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2018 Boundary with South Carolina 824 Carlton H. Colwell Probation Detention Center; designated 1216 Claims against the state; officers and employees; job related injuries; records; liability of insurers 1717 Code revision 97 Community service boards; social workers; exemptions from licensing of professional counselors 404 Community service boards; State Merit System of Personnel Administration; department and agency; definition 437 Community service boards; unemployment compensation and workers' compensation for employees; insurance for automobiles, property, and employees 1717 Decentralization 1865 Department of Natural Resources; employment of part-time cleaning and custodial workers or cooks 308 Department of Public Safety; employees; political activity 1921 Depositories; securities 499 Distance learning and telemedicine; use of Universal Service Fund 2010 Division of Energy Resources of Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority; created to replace Office of Energy Resources 1108 Documents; multiracial classification on forms requesting racial identity for state agencies, public schools, entities conducting business with state 1360 Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority; administration of funds 555 Georgia Golf Hall of Fame; board; membership; terms; appointing authority 309

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Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center 166 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; board; statutes relating to nonprofit corporations applicable 587 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; expenses 1251 Georgia State Cotton Museum and Dooly County Welcome Center; recognized as the state's official Cotton Museum 904 Georgia State Museum and State Library Study Commission; creation 1224 Grants; withheld from local governments failing to provide audits required by law within preceding five years 1083 Hazardous Materials Liability Reserve Fund; transfer into State Torts Claims Trust Fund 1717 Joint Rhodes Memorial Hall Study Committee; creation 911 Joint Study Commission on Revenue Structure 1975 Lottery; electronic or mechanical ticket selling devices; within view of retailer; label prohibiting use by minors; sale of ticket to minor 1372 Lottery; programs started from lottery proceeds; conditions for continuation from general fund 470 Lottery; scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount 1662 Lottery; shortfall reserve subaccount 425 Lottery retailers; qualifications; criminal convictions 599 Office of State Administrative Hearings; creation 1856 Public records; agency redefined to include certain organizations of counties, cities, or school districts 618 Regional development centers 1636 State depositories; securities 499 State Merit System of Personnel Administration; commissioners; membership on State Productivity Council 1844 State Merit System of Personnel Administration; community service boards 437 State Merit System of Personnel Administration; payroll deductions for not-for-profit organizations 699 State Productivity Council; created 1844 Swamp Gravy; designated as Georgia's Official Folklife Play 373 Universal Service Fund; use for distance learning and telemedicine purposes 2010 STATE GRANTS Withheld from local governments failing to provide all audits required by law for preceding five years 1083 STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER Redesignated as chief engineer 591 STATE LIBRARY Georgia State Museum and State Library Study Commission; creation 1224

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STATE MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION Commissioners; membership on State Productivity Council 1844 Community service boards 437 Payroll deductions for not-for-profit organizations 699 STATE MUSEUM Georgia State Museum and State Library Study Commission; creation 1224 STATE OF GEORGIA Boundary with South Carolina 824 Nation-wide reciprocal banking; acquisitions 215 See also STATE GOVERNMENT STATE PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL Created 1844 STATE PROPERTY Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation; easement 1988 Atlanta Gas Light Company; easement 1988 Baldwin County Board of Education; easement 1988 Barrow County; lease 1226 BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.; easement 1988 Brooks County; sale of state property to county 1187 Brunswick; Lissner House; sale to city 1194 Carlton Company; easement 1988 Cave Spring; sale to city Vetoed HR 814 Chattooga County; conveyance 908 Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc.; lease 1229 ConAgra Poultry Company; lease in Whitfield County 906 Georgia 8 Cellular Limited Partnership; lease of state property in Bryan County 1208 Georgia Building Authority (Hospital); conveyance of state property or interests at Central State Hospital 923 Georgia Ports Authority; sale of property to Columbus, Georgia 370 Georgia Power Company; easements 751 Georgia Power Company; sale to or exchange of property with the state; Tallulah Gorge 917 Glynn County; sale of property in county 1195 Grady County; conveyance 1972 GTE Telephone Systems, South Area; easements 751 Gwinnett/Rockdale/Newton Creative Enterprises, Inc.; lease 1229 Jackson Electric Membership Corporation; easements 751 Jenkins County; sale of state property in county 1203 Joint Rhodes Memorial Hall Study Committee; creation 911 Kennesaw; lease to city 1198

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Milledgeville; easement to city 1988 Norfolk Southern Railroad; easement 1988 Norfolk Southern Railway Company; sale, lease, or exchange of state property in Fulton County 749 Northland Premier Cable Limited Partnership; lease of state property in Rabun County 1211 Spartan Radiocasting Company; lease of state property in Rabun County 1213 Tunnel Hill; conveyance 914 United States of America; lease of state property in Chatham County 1201 Walker County; easement 1988 STATE TORTS CLAIMS TRUST FUND Transfer of funds from Hazardous Materials Liability Reserve Fund 1717 STATE-WIDE RESERVE RATIO Employment Security Law amended 640 STATUTORY RAPE Condition of parole; notice to public school superintendent and sheriff 791 STEWART COUNTY Board of education; elections; districts; terms 3584 STOCK INSURERS Conversion of mutual insurer to a stock insurer; procedures 300 STRAIGHT PARTY VOTING Repealed except for presidential electors 279 STRATEGIC PLANNING Decentralization of state government 1865 STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL Insurance coverage required; civil penalties; negotiated settlements; orders, hearings, notices, and service 1245

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SUGAR HILL, CITY OF Corporate limits 4542 Homestead exemption; city taxes; referendum 4194 SUICIDE Assistance in commission of suicide prohibited 1370 SUMTER COUNTY Americus; school system; funding for fiscal year 1995; merger with Sumter County School System 4187 Board of commissioners; compensation; population Act repealed 4056 Board of education; compensation 3696 Board of education; membership; districts; elections; terms; compensation 5108 SUPERIOR COURT CLERKS' RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA Retirement and disability benefits 1811 SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA Retired judges; prohibition on holding public office or practicing law repealed 722 SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Cost of living increases 298 Retired judges; prohibition on holding public office or practicing law repealed 722 SUPERIOR COURTS Bartow County; judges; district attorney; salary supplements 4779 Ben Hill County; judges; salary supplement 4920 Calhoun County; sheriff; compensation 3831 Candler County; judges; expenses 4888 Catoosa County; clerk; clerical help allowance 5083 Cherokee Judicial Circuit; judges; district attorney; salary supplements 4779 Clayton County; clerk; compensation 4882 Clayton County; court reporters; compensation 4397 Clayton County; district attorney; salary supplement 4064 Clayton County; judges; salary supplements 4062 Clayton County; sheriff; compensation 4883 Clayton Judicial Circuit; district attorney; salary supplement 4064 Clayton Judicial Circuit; judges; salary supplements 4062 Clerks; collection of intangible recording tax in certain counties 1767

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Clerks; compensation 620 Clerks; custodians of records; contracts to market records or data 671 Clerks; Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority 665 Clerks; indexing; notices of commencement 870 Clerks; notification of purchasers of realty in certain counties regarding homestead exemptions; repealed 237 Clerks; recording of maps or plats; minimum standards 1096 Cobb County; clerk; deputy clerk; compensation 5080 Cobb County; district attorney; investigators; assistant district attorneys; compensation 4622 Cobb County; sheriff; chief deputy; chief investigator; executive assistant; compensation 4927 Cobb County; sheriff; vacancies; chief investigator; qualifications 3762 Cobb Judicial Circuit; district attorney; investigators; assistant district attorneys; compensation 4622 Contracts to market records or data 671 Cordele Judicial Circuit; judges; salary supplement 4920 Crisp County; judges; salary supplement 4920 Decatur County; terms 360 District attorneys; compensation 851 Domestic relations; standing order 1161 Dooly County; judges; salary supplement 4920 Early County; terms 1052 Emanuel County; judges; expenses 4888 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; secretaries of superior court judges and district attorneys; creditable service 708 Gordon County; judges; district attorney; salary supplements 4779 Heard County; clerk; compensation 3928 Heard County; sheriff; compensation 3987 Holding court in place other than courthouse in certain counties 1052 Indigent defense; state funded local programs; in what cases legal representation provided 355 Intangible recording tax; collection by clerk of superior court in certain counties 1767 Jefferson County; judges; expenses 4888 Judges; appointment of superior court judges removed by federal court order as special judges of magistrate court 607 Judges; compensation 851 Judicial circuits composed of county of 23,510 - 23,700 and county of 32,400 - 32,700; official court reporter's authority to hire secretary; repealed 237 Judicial circuits containing county of 350,000 - 500,000; additional court reporters and secretarial and clerical help; repealed 237 Judicial circuits of 45,000 - 52,000; office of assistant court reporter; repealed 237 Jurors; U.S. citizenship required 408 Lamar County; sheriff; vacancies; incapacity 4084 Middle Judicial Circuit; judges; expenses 4888 Mitchell County; terms 360 Newton County; clerk; sheriff; compensation 4156 Nonuniform pilot projects; proposed amendment to the Constitution 2020 Oconee County; clerk; sheriff; compensation 4679 Order, standing; domestic relations 1161

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Putnam County; sheriff; compensation 5033 Recording of maps or plats by superior court clerks; minimum standards 1096 Retired judges; prohibition on holding public office or practicing law repealed 722 Sheriffs; bonds; deputy sheriff's bonds 747 Sheriffs; certification; vacancy in office for failure to become certified 521 Sheriffs; deposits in interest-bearing accounts; cash reserves of professional bondspersons excluded 1179 Sheriffs; vacancy in certain counties; repealed 237 South Georgia Judicial Circuit; terms in Decatur and Mitchell counties 360 Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; retirement and disability benefits 1811 Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia; retired judges; prohibition on holding public office or practicing law repealed 722 Superior Court Judges Retirement System; cost-of-living increases 298 Superior Court Judges Retirement System; recovery of rejected spouses benefits 214 Superior Court Judges Retirement System; retired judges; prohibition on holding public office or practicing law repealed 722 Talbot County; sheriff; deputies; compensation 4285 Toombs County; judges; expenses 4888 Twiggs County; clerk; compensation; benefits 4913 Twiggs County; sheriff; compensation; benefits 4917 Walton County; sheriff; vacancies 4560 Washington County; judges; expenses 4888 Wilcox County; judges; salary supplement 4920 SUPREME COURT Justices; compensation 1065 SURETIES Construction; payment bonds or security deposits 870 Notice from surety to creditor to collect from principal 746 SUWANEE, CITY OF Corporate limits 4174 SWAMP GRAVY Designated as Georgia's Official Folklife Play 373 T T. P. RAMSEY BRIDGE Designated 905

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TALBOT COUNTY Board of commissioners; membership; districts; elections; terms 3637 Sheriff; deputies; compensation 4285 TALIAFERRO COUNTY Board of commissioners; membership; districts; elections; terms; compensation 3643 TALLULAH GORGE Georgia Power Company; sale or exchange of state property at Tallulah Gorge 917 TATTOOS Minimum age for obtaining; regulation of industry 446 TAX See REVENUE AND TAXATION TAX APPEALS Ad valorem taxes; appeals of assessments; filing by mail; forms; time for response; consolidation; service; continuances 1088 Ad valorem taxes; arbitration as alternative method to appeal decision of tax assessors; notice of changes in returns 1823 Ad valorem taxes; temporary tax bill during pendency of appeal; notice; interest; exemption from interest 787 County boards of equalization; members; instructional requirements; ineligibility 1051 Valuation by board of equalization or superior court; investigation required before changing for two years 786 TAX ASSESSORS Ad valorem taxes; arbitration as alternative method to appeal decision of tax assessors; notice of changes in returns 1823 TAX COLLECTORS AND COMMISSIONERS Compensation; fees in counties of 45,000 or more 620 Demand for immediate payment upon evidence of intention to leave or remove property from state; bond 561 Executions; notice not required for taxes due on personalty 358

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TAX CREDITS Job tax credits in less developed areas; manufacturer's investment tax credits; income tax credits for employee retraining and child care 928 TAX EXECUTIONS Demand for immediate payment upon evidence of intention to leave or remove property from state; bond 561 Notice not required for taxes due on personalty 358 TAX EXEMPTIONS Ad valorem taxes; exemption for blueberry plants; referendum 927 Ad valorem taxes; exemption for headquarters of veterans organization; referendum 965 Conservation use covenants; transfers; limited-duration covenants 428 Dependent exemption increased 381 Homestead exemptions; date for filing application 507 Homestead exemptions; senior citizens; income not exceeding $30,000.00; referendum 400 Motor fuel excise taxes; exemption; distributors; exemption certificates for nonhighway users; false claims of exemption; tax liability 569 Occupation taxes; local governments; exemption clarified 366 Retirement income exclusion increased 381 Sales and use tax; exemption for off-road equipment used exclusively for growing or harvesting timber 1269 Sales and use tax; exemption for school sale of concessions and tickets to school athletic events 552 Sales and use tax exemptions for electricity, manufacturing machinery, and primary material handling equipment 928 TAXABLE NONRESIDENT Income taxes; lottery prizes to nonresidents taxable by Georgia 597 TAYLOR COUNTY Garland T. Byrd Bridge; designated 916 Taylor County Airport Authority; creation 5010 Ward Edwards Bridge; designated 903 TAYLOR COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY Creation 5010 TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Creditable service; pregnancy absences; payments 726

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Employee contributions; percentage of salary 1663 Temporarily disabled employees; creditable service 868 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Access to live telephone operator; review of plan by Public Service Commission; exception 520 TELEMARKETING Deceptive or fraudulent; rules and regulations; prohibited acts; culpability; preventive powers; penalties 536 Law Enforcement Integrity Act of 1994; misleading the public in connection with fundraising, solicitations, or telemarketing 1392 TELEMEDICINE Universal Service Fund; use for distance learning and telemedicine purposes 2010 TELEPHONES Access to live telephone operator; review by Public Service Commission; exception 520 Telemarketing; rules and regulations; prohibited acts; culpability; preventive powers; penalties 536 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES Labor pools; work-site employers; pay stubs; payment of employees; enforcement; fines; appeals; misdemeanor offenses 1152 TERRELL COUNTY Board of elections and registration; creation 4388 THOMASTON, CITY OF Corporate limits; dennexation; election district 5030 Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority; powers 4446 THOMASTON-UPSON COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING AUTHORITY Powers 4446 THOMASVILLE, CITY OF City council and board of education; districts 5265

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THUNDERBOLT, TOWN OF Community improvement districts 4931 TICKET SCALPING Unlawful to sell ticket for price higher than printed on ticket; service charges; advertisements and posters 1368 TIFT COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 3547 Board of education; districts; terms 3538 TIMBER Sales and use tax; exemption for off-road equipment used exclusively for growing or harvesting timber 1269 TOCCOA, CITY OF Corporate limits; deannexation 4969 TOOMBS COUNTY Middle Judicial Circuit; judges; expenses 4888 TORTS Claims against the state; state officers employees; job related injuries; records; liability of insurers 1717 Immunity; persons providing services without compensation at school request; schools; exceptions 1055 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; security force 4959 State Torts Claims Trust Fund; transfer of moneys from Hazardous Materials Liability Reserve Fund 1717 Two carrier coverage; settlement of claims and release from liability 1156 TRADE NAMES Limited liability companies and partnerships 161 TRAFFIC COURTS Terms; sessions; certain cities 862

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TRANSPORTATION Aged and disabled Transportation Task Force; creation 1983 Developmental highway system; addition 701 Limousine carriers; certificates of public convenience and necessity; inspections; preemption of local regulation; rates and charges 1238 Motor common carrier; vehicles for hire with seating capacity of 15 or less excluded 661 Motor contract carrier; vehicles for hire with seating capacity of 15 or less excluded 661 State highway engineer redesignated as chief engineer 591 See also AVIATION, HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES, MOTORVEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, and PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TREUTLEN COUNTY Board of education; compensation 4414 TRIAL JUDGES AND SOLICITORS RETIREMENT FUND Retired judges and solicitors; prohibition on holding public office repealed 722 Spouses' benefits; contributions 341 TRICE, REGINALD Reginald Trice Parkway; designated 1234 TROUP COUNTY Board of education; school district; education districts; members 3501 Homestead exemptions; school district taxes; referendum 3844 State court; judge; duties; compensation; secretary 4468 TUNNEL HILL, CITY OF Conveyance of state property 914 TWIGGS COUNTY Board of commissioners; compensation; expenses; reports; records 4050 Board of education; compensation; meetings 4048 Hardy Durham Faulk, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designated 921 Probate court; judge; compensation; benefits 4547 Sheriff; compensation; benefits 4917 Superior court; clerk; compensation; benefits 4913 Tax commissioner; compensation; benefits 4177

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TYBEE ISLAND, CITY OF Community improvement districts 4931 U UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS Inspections; trust fund; third-party liabilities; subrogation; fees; corrective actions; costs; liens; annual notification; penalties; emergency order 804 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Community service boards 1717 Maximum weekly amount; rates; charging employer's account; overpayment; interest and penalty; waiver 640 Overpayment; recovery when employee subsequently receives back wages 779 Tax amnesty program 837 UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE Financing statements; central indexing system 1693 UNION CITY, CITY OF Mayor and council; organizational meeting; mayor pro tempore 5304 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Chatham County; lease of state property in county 1201 UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND Use for distance learning and telemedicine purposes 2010 UPPER OCONEE BASIN WATER AUTHORITY Creation 5123 UPSON COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 3618 Garland T. Byrd Bridge; designated 916 Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority; powers 4446

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URBAN DEVELOPMENT Eminent domain for; setoff of tax liens or special assessment tax liens against condemnation awards 877 USED CAR DEALERS State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and State Board of Registration for Used Motor Vehicle Dismantlers, Rebuilders, and Salvage Dealers 1060 UTILITY CONTRACTORS Definitions; licensing; contract bids 383 Licensing 1 V VENDIE HUDSON HOOKS, SR., MEMORIAL HIGHWAY Designated 1190 VENUE Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; venue of actions 590 VERNONBURG, TOWN OF Community improvement districts 4931 Elections; terms 3942 VETERANS Ad valorem taxes; exemption for headquarters of veterans organization; referendum 965 Disabled veterans; free license plates 393 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; creditable service; military service 1872 Georgia National Guard; retired members; motor vehicle license plates 1848 License plates for survivors of Pearl Harbor; minimum requirements 558 Spouses of deceased retired veterans; prestige plates 564 State commanders of nationally chartered veterans' organizations; prestige plates 413 World War II veterans; appreciation; monument study 1192 VICTIM COMPENSATION Payments to victims, providers, and dependents; criminally injurious conduct; maximum awards; counseling awards; additional penalty for juveniles 1800

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VIDALIA, CITY OF New charter 4096 VINES BOTANICAL GARDENS ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF GWINNETT COUNTY Creation 5091 VOTER REGISTRATION Compensation for soliciting persons to register to vote based upon number of persons registered; misdemeanor 1443 Felony offenses 1443 Revision to comply with National Voter Registration Act of 1993 1443 See also ELECTIONS VOTER REGISTRATION AGENCIES Revision to comply with National Voter Registration Act of 1993 1443 VOTERS See ELECTIONS W WAGES Unemployment benefits; overpayment; recovery when employee subsequently receives back wages 779 WALKER COUNTY Magistrate court; chief magistrate; compensation 4212 State court; judge; secretary; compensation 3726 State property easement 1988 WALTER KELLY, JR., BRIDGE Designated 921 WALTER LEWIS Compensation 1182 WALTHOURVILLE, CITY OF Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; creation 4826

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WALTON COUNTY Homestead exemption; county taxes; referendum 4924 Sheriff; vacancies 4560 Walton County Commission on Children and Youth; creation 4076 Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority; chairman; compensation 4675 WALTON COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY Chairman; compensation 4675 WARD EDWARDS BRIDGE Designated 903 WARNER ROBINS, CITY OF Corporate limits; powers; duties; mayor; mayor pro tempore; city manager; referendum 3892 Homestead exemption; city taxes; senior citizens; referendum 3707 Mayor and council; powers; vacancies 3839 Warner Robins Building Authority; secretary; city clerk 3842 WARNER ROBINS BUILDING AUTHORITY Secretary; city clerk 3842 WARRANTS Deposit account fraud; checks, drafts, debit card sales drafts, and orders for payment; formerly issuance of bad check 1787 WARREN, HOWARD BO Howard Bo Warren Parkway; designated 375 WASHINGTON COUNTY Middle Judicial Circuit; judges; expenses 4888 WASTE See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES WATER Conservation plans; rules; when submission required 863

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Conservation task force 863 Drinking water revolving fund 555 Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975 amended; minimum requirements; permits; bonds; enforcement; penalties; exemptions 1650 Federal grants transferred to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority 555 Liens for indebtedness for water supplied 1957 Suppliers; refusal to supply to residence because of indebtedness of prior owner, occupant, or lessee prohibited; liens 1957 WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS Tests; very small public water supply systems; certification; training, examinations 1927 WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT Boats; flotation devices; operation of personal watercraft by children; water skiing; reckless operation 680 Georgia Boat Safety Act; jurisdiction in probate courts 1163 Georgia Ports Authority; property; authority of certified peace officers 879 Water and wastewater treatment plant operators and laboratory analysts; tests; very small public water supply systems; certification; training 1927 WATSON, ROY H. (SONNY), JR. Museum of Aviation Foundation, Inc; Roy H. (Sonny) Watson, Jr., Building; designation urged 1980 WAYCROSS, CITY OF Corporate limits 4533 WAYNE COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts; elections; terms 3520 Board of education; compensation; expenses 4473 Board of education; members; districts; terms; elections 3512 Howard Bo Warren Parkway; designated 375 WEAPONS Aggravated assault; redefined 1920 Carrying and possession; exemptions for certain persons 547 Forfeiture of weapons illegally possessed or carried; disposition; proceeds of sale if crime within city 963

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Juveniles 1012 License to carry a pistol or revolver; felony offenders 351 Redefined 543 WELFARE Initiative to Promote Work, Education, and Family Stability; earned income tax credit; value of vehicle owned by AFDC recipient; earnings of teenagers 765 Work for Welfare Program 765 See also SOCIAL SERVICES WHITE COUNTY White County Water and Sewerage Authority; membership 3720 WHITE COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY Membership 3720 WHITFIELD COUNTY Board of commissioners; districts 4483 Board of education; districts; elections 4475 WILCOX COUNTY Cordele Judicial Circuit; judges; salary supplement 4920 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES Administrator's oath; fiduciary's bond; property sale by temporary administrator 1173 Future interests descendible, devisable, and alienable as estates in possession 364 Remainders; inheritance 364 WINKLER, MR. CRAIG J. Compensation 1184 WINTERVILLE, CITY OF Mayor and council; vacancies; municipal court; establishment 3753 WITHHOLDING Exemption allowances changed 381

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Income taxes; lottery prizes; state revenue commissioner to promulgate regulations 361 Periodic payments; election not to withhold; rules and regulations 595 WORK-SITE EMPLOYERS Defined; regulated as labor pools 1152 WORKERS' COMPENSATION Community service boards; coverage for employees 1717 Compensation increased 887 Managed health care providers; utilization review; quality assurance; peer review 887 Presumptions; penalties; hearings; review; employer's experience factor; change of physician; reinstatement and suspension of benefits 887 WORLD CONGRESS CENTER Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority 421 WORLD WAR II VETERANS Appreciation; monument study 1192 See also MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS WRIT OF POSSESSION Immediate issuance; when effective; appeal; payment of rent into court 1150 X Y YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM Georgia National Guard 655 Z

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POPULATION POPULATION OF GEORGIA COUNTIES County 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950 1940 1930 Appling 15,744 15,565 12,726 13,246 14,003 14,497 13,314 Atkinson 6,213 6,141 5,879 6,188 7,362 7,093 6,894 Bacon 9,566 9,379 8,233 8,359 8,940 8,096 7,055 Baker 3,615 3,808 3,875 4,543 5,952 7,344 7,818 Baldwin 39,530 34,686 34,240 34,064 29,706 24,190 22,878 Banks 10,308 8,702 6,833 6,497 6,935 8,733 9,703 Barrow 29,721 21,354 16,859 14,485 13,115 13,064 12,401 Bartow 55,911 40,760 32,911 28,267 27,370 25,283 25,364 Ben Hill 16,245 16,000 13,171 13,633 14,879 14,523 13,047 Berrien 14,153 13,525 11,556 12,038 13,966 15,370 14,646 Bibb 150,137* 150,256 143,366 141,249 114,079 83,783 77,042 Bleckley 10,430 10,767 10,291 9,642 9,218 9,655 9,133 Brantley 11,077 8,701 5,940 5,891 6,387 6,871 6,895 Brooks 15,398 15,255 13,743 15,292 18,169 20,497 21,330 Bryan 15,438 10,175 6,539 6,226 5,965 6,288 5,952 Bulloch 43,125 35,785 31,585 24,263 24,740 26,010 26,509 Burke 20,579 19,349 18,255 20,596 23,458 26,520 29,224 Butts 15,326 13,665 10,560 8,976 9,079 9,182 9,345 Calhoun 5,013 5,717 6,606 7,341 8,578 10,438 10,576 Camden 30,167 13,371 11,334 9,975 7,322 5,910 6,338 Campbell *** *** Denotes county which has been abolished or merged with another county. *** *** *** *** *** 9,903 Candler 7,744 7,518 6,412 6,672 8,063 9,103 8,991 Carroll 71,422 56,346 45,404 36,451 34,112 34,156 34,272 Catoosa 42,464 36,991 28,271 21,101 15,146 12,199 9,421 Charlton 8,496 7,343 5,680 5,313 4,821 5,246 4,381 Chatham 216,774* 202,226 187,816 188,299 151,481 117,970 105,431 Chattahoochee 16,934 21,732 25,813 13,011 12,149 15,138 8,894 Chattooga 22,242 21,856 20,541 19,954 21,197 18,532 15,407 Cherokee 90,204 51,699 31,059 23,001 20,750 20,126 20,003 Clarke 87,594 74,498 65,177 45,363 36,550 28,398 25,613 Clay 3,364 3,553 3,636 4,551 5,844 7,064 6,943 Clayton 181,436* 150,357 98,126 46,365 22,872 11,655 10,260 Clinch 6,160 6,660 6,405 6,545 6,007 6,437 7,015 Cobb 447,645 297,718 196,793 114,174 61,830 38,272 35,408 Coffee 29,592 26,894 22,828 21,953 23,962 21,541 19,739 Colquitt 36,645 35,376 32,298 34,048 33,999 33,012 30,622 Columbia 66,031 40,118 22,327 13,423 9,525 9,433 8,793 Cook 13,456 13,490 12,129 11,822 12,201 11,919 11,311 Coweta 53,853 39,268 32,310 28,893 27,786 26,972 25,127 Crawford 8,991 7,684 5,748 5,816 6,080 7,128 7,020 Crisp 20,011 19,489 18,087 17,768 17,663 17,540 17,343 Dade 13,147 12,318 9,910 8,666 7,364 5,894 4,146 Dawson 9,429 4,774 3,639 3,590 3,712 4,479 3,502 Decatur 25,517* 25,495 22,310 25,203 23,620 22,234 23,622 DeKalb 546,171* 483,024 415,387 256,782 136,395 86,942 70,278 Dodge 17,607 16,955 15,658 16,483 17,865 21,022 21,599 Dooly 9,901 10,826 10,404 11,474 14,159 16,886 18,025 Dougherty 96,321* 100,710 89,639 75,680 43,617 28,565 22,306 Douglas 71,120 54,573 28,659 16,741 12,173 10,053 9,461 Early 11,854 13,158 12,682 13,151 17,413 18,679 18,273 Echols 2,334 2,297 1,924 1,876 2,494 2,964 2,744 Effingham 25,687 18,327 13,632 10,144 9,133 9,646 10,164 Elbert 18,949 18,758 17,262 17,835 18,585 19,618 18,485 Emanuel 20,546 20,795 18,357 17,815 19,789 23,517 24,101 Evans 8,724 8,428 7,290 6,952 6,653 7,401 7,102 Fannin 15,992 14,748 13,357 13,620 15,192 14,752 12,969 Fayette 62,415 29,043 11,364 8,199 7,978 8,170 8,665 Floyd 81,251 79,800 73,742 69,130 62,899 56,141 48,677 Forsyth 44,083 27,958 16,928 12,170 11,005 11,322 10,624 Franklin 16,650 15,185 12,784 13,274 14,446 15,612 15,902 Fulton 648,779* 589,904 605,210 556,326 473,572 392,886 318,587 Gilmer 13,368 11,110 8,956 8,922 9,963 9,001 7,344 Glascock 2,357 2,382 2,280 2,672 3,579 4,547 4,388 Glynn 62,496 54,981 50,528 41,954 29,046 21,920 19,400 Gordon 35,067* 30,070 23,570 19,228 18,922 18,445 16,846 Grady 20,279 19,845 17,826 18,015 18,928 19,654 19,200 Greene 11,793 11,391 10,212 11,193 12,843 13,709 12,616 Gwinnett 352,910 166,808 72,349 43,541 32,320 29,087 27,853 Habersham 27,622* 25,020 20,691 18,116 16,553 14,771 12,748 Hall 95,434* 75,649 59,405 49,739 40,113 34,822 30,313 Hancock 8,908 9,466 9,019 9,979 11,052 12,764 13,070 Haralson 21,966 18,422 15,927 14,543 14,663 14,377 13,263 Harris 17,788 15,464 11,520 11,167 11,265 11,428 11,140 Hart 19,712 18,585 15,814 15,229 14,495 15,512 15,174 Heard 8,628 6,520 5,354 5,333 6,975 8,610 9,102 Henry 58,741 36,309 23,724 17,619 15,857 15,119 15,924 Houston 89,208 77,605 62,924 39,154 20,964 11,303 11,280 Irwin 8,649 8,988 8,036 9,211 11,973 12,936 12,199 Jackson 30,005 25,343 21,093 18,499 18,997 20,089 21,609 Jasper 8,453 7,553 5,760 6,135 7,473 8,772 8,594 Jeff Davis 12,032 11,473 9,425 8,914 9,299 8,841 8,118 Jefferson 17,408 18,403 17,174 17,468 18,855 20,040 20,727 Jenkins 8,247 8,841 8,332 9,148 10,264 11,843 12,908 Johnson 8,329 8,660 7,727 8,048 9,893 12,953 12,681 Jones 20,739 16,579 12,270 8,468 7,538 8,331 8,992 Lamar 13,038 12,215 10,688 10,240 10,242 10,091 9,745 Lanier 5,531 5,654 5,031 5,097 5,151 5,632 5,190 Laurens 39,988 36,990 32,738 32,313 33,123 33,606 32,693 Lee 16,250 11,684 7,044 6,204 6,674 7,837 8,328 Liberty 52,745 37,583 17,569 14,487 8,444 8,595 8,153 Lincoln 7,442 6,716 5,895 5,906 6,462 7,042 7,847 Long 6,202 4,524 3,746 3,874 3,598 4,086 4,180 Lowndes 75,981 67,972 55,112 49,270 35,211 31,860 29,994 Lumpkin 14,573 10,762 8,728 7,241 6,574 6,223 4,927 McDuffie 20,119 18,546 15,276 12,627 11,443 10,878 9,014 McIntosh 8,634 8,046 7,371 6,364 6,008 5,292 5,763 Macon 13,114 14,003 12,933 13,170 14,213 15,947 16,643 Madison 21,050 17,747 13,517 11,246 12,238 13,431 14,921 Marion 5,590 5,297 5,099 5,477 6,521 6,954 6,968 Meriwether 22,411 21,229 19,461 19,756 21,055 22,055 22,437 Miller 6,280 7,038 6,424 6,908 9,023 9,998 9,076 Milton *** *** *** *** *** *** 6,730 Mitchell 20,275 21,114 18,956 19,652 22,528 23,261 23,620 Monroe 17,113 14,610 10,991 10,495 10,523 10,749 11,606 Montgomery 7,379* 7,011 6,099 6,284 7,901 9,668 10,020 Morgan 12,883 11,572 9,904 10,280 11,899 12,713 12,488 Murray 26,147 19,685 12,986 10,447 10,676 11,137 9,215 Muscogee 179,278 170,108 167,377 158,623 118,028 75,494 57,558 Newton 41,808 34,666 26,282 20,999 20,185 18,576 17,290 Oconee 17,618 12,427 7,915 6,304 7,009 7,576 8,082 Oglethorpe 9,763 8,929 7,598 7,926 9,958 12,430 12,927 Toombs 24,072 22,592 19,151 16,837 17,382 16,952 17,165 Towns 6,754 5,638 4,565 4,538 4,803 4,925 4,346 Treutlen 5,994 6,087 5,647 5,874 6,522 7,632 7,488 Troup 55,532* 50,003 44,466 47,189 49,841 43,879 36,752 Turner 8,703 9,510 8,790 8,439 10,479 10,846 11,196 Twiggs 9,806 9,354 8,222 7,935 8,308 9,117 8,372 Union 11,993 9,390 6,811 6,510 7,318 7,680 6,340 Upson 26,300 25,998 23,505 23,800 25,078 25,064 19,509 Walker 58,340 56,470 50,691 45,264 38,198 31,024 26,206 Walton 38,586 31,211 23,404 20,481 20,230 20,777 21,118 Ware 35,471 37,180 33,525 34,219 30,289 27,929 26,558 Warren 6,078 6,583 6,669 7,360 8,779 10,236 11,181 Washington 19,112 18,842 17,480 18,903 21,012 24,230 25,030 Wayne 22,356 20,750 17,858 17,921 14,248 13,122 12,647 Webster 2,263 2,341 2,362 3,247 4,081 4,726 5,032 Wheeler 4,903 5,155 4,596 5,342 6,712 8,536 9,149 White 13,006 10,120 7,742 6,935 5,951 6,417 6,056 Whitfield 72,462 65,775 55,108 42,109 34,432 26,105 20,808 Wilcox 7,008 7,682 6,998 7,905 10,167 12,755 13,439 Wilkes 10,597 10,951 10,184 10,961 12,388 15,084 15,944 Wilkinson 10,228 10,368 9,393 9,250 9,781 11,025 10,844 Worth 19,744* 18,064 14,770 16,682 19,357 21,374 21,094 Total 6,478,570 5,462,982 4,589,575 3,943,116 3,444,578 3,123,723 2,908,506 Note : The 1990 population counts set forth herein are subject to correction for undercount or overcount. An asterisk denotes census revision since publication of the 1992 Georgia Laws. Population counts for 1990 are current through April 4, 1994.

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COUNTY 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950 1940 1930 Paulding 41,611 26,110 17,520 13,101 11,752 12,832 12,327 Peach 21,189 19,151 15,990 13,846 11,705 10,378 10,268 Pickens 14,432 11,652 9,620 8,903 8,855 9,136 9,687 Pierce 13,328 11,897 9,281 9,678 11,112 11,800 12,522 Pike 10,224 8,937 7,316 7,138 8,459 10,375 10,853 Polk 33,815 32,382 29,656 28,015 30,976 28,467 25,141 Pulaski 8,108 8,950 8,066 8,204 8,808 9,829 9,005 Putnam 14,137 10,295 8,394 7,798 7,731 8,514 8,367 Quitman 2,210* 2,357 2,180 2,432 3,015 3,435 3,820 Rabun 11,648 10,466 8,327 7,456 7,424 7,821 6,331 Randolph 8,023 9,599 8,734 11,078 13,804 16,609 17,174 Richmond 189,719 181,629 162,437 135,601 108,876 81,863 72,990 Rockdale 54,091 36,570 18,152 10,572 8,464 7,724 7,247 Schley 3,590* 3,433 3,097 3,256 4,036 5,033 5,347 Screven 13,842 14,043 12,591 14,919 18,000 20,353 20,503 Seminole 9,010 9,057 7,059 6,802 7,904 8,492 7,389 Spalding 54,457 47,899 39,514 35,404 31,045 28,427 23,495 Stephens 23,436* 21,761 20,331 18,391 16,647 12,972 11,740 Stewart 5,654 5,896 6,511 7,371 9,194 10,603 11,114 Sumter 30,232* 29,360 26,931 24,652 24,208 24,502 26,800 Talbot 6,524 6,536 6,625 7,127 7,687 8,141 8,458 Taliaferro 1,915 2,032 2,423 3,370 4,515 6,278 6,172 Tattnall 17,722 18,134 16,557 15,837 15,939 16,243 15,411 Taylor 7,642 7,902 7,865 8,311 9,113 10,768 10,617 Telfair 11,000 11,445 11,394 11,715 13,221 15,145 14,997 Terrell 10,653 12,017 11,416 12,742 14,314 16,675 18,290 Thomas 38,943* 38,098 34,562 34,319 33,932 31,289 32,612 Tift 34,998 32,862 27,288 23,487 22,645 18,599 16,068

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POPULATION NUMERICALLY LISTED ACCORDING TO 1990 CENSUS Asterisk Denotes Census Revision County Population Fulton 648,779* DeKalb 546,171* Cobb 447,745 Gwinnett 352,910 Chatham 216,774* Richmond 189,719 Clayton 181,436 Muscogee 179,278 Bibb 150,137* Dougherty 96,321* Hall 95,434* Cherokee 90,204 Houston 89,208 Clarke 87,594 Floyd 81,251 Lowndes 75,981 Whitfield 72,462 Carroll 71,422 Douglas 71,120 Columbia 66,031 Glynn 62,496 Fayette 62,415 Henry 58,741 Walker 58,340 Bartow 55,911 Troup 55,532* Spalding 54,457 Rockdale 54,091 Coweta 53,853 Liberty 52,745 Forsyth 44,083 Bullock 43,125 Catoosa 42,464 Newton 41,808 Paulding 41,611 Laurens 39,988 Baldwin 39,530 Thomas 38,943* Walton 38,586 Colquitt 36,645 Ware 35,471 Gordon 35,067* Tift 34,998 Polk 33,815 Sumter 30,232 Camden 30,167 Jackson 30,005 Barrow 29,721 Coffee 29,592 Habersham 27,622* Upson 26,300 Murray 26,147 Effingham 25,687 Decatur 25,517* Toombs 24,072 Stephens 23,436* Meriwether 22,411 Wayne 22,356 Chattooga 22,242 Haralson 21,966 Peach 21,189 Madison 21,050 Jones 20,739 Burke 20,579 Emanuel 20,546 Grady 20,279 Mitchell 20,275 McDuffie 20,119 Crisp 20,011 Worth 19,744* Hart 19,712 Washington 19,112 Elbert 18,949 Harris 17,788 Tattnall 17,722 Oconee 17,618 Dodge 17,607 Jefferson 17,408 Monroe 17,113 Chattahoochee 16,934 Franklin 16,650 Lee 16,250 Ben Hill 16,245 Fannin 15,992 Appling 15,744 Bryan 15,438 Brooks 15,398 Butts 15,326 Lumpkin 14,573 Pickens 14,432 Berrien 14,153 Putnam 14,137 Screven 13,842 Cook 13,456 Gilmer 13,368 Pierce 13,328 Dade 13,147 Macon 13,114 Lamar 13,038 White 13,006 Morgan 12,883 Jeff Davis 12,032 Union 11,993 Early 11,854 Greene 11,793 Rabun 11,648 Brantley 11,077 Telfair 11,000 Terrell 10,653 Wilkes 10,597 Bleckley 10,430 Banks 10,308 Wilkinson 10,228 Pike 10,224 Dooly 9,901 Twiggs 9,806 Oglethorpe 9,763 Bacon 9,566 Dawson 9,429 Seminole 9,010 Crawford 8,991 Hancock 8,908 Evans 8,724 Turner 8,703 Irwin 8,649 McIntosh 8,634 Heard 8,628 Charlton 8,496 Jasper 8,453 Johnson 8,329 Jenkins 8,247 Pulaski 8,108 Randolph 8,023 Candler 7,744 Taylor 7,642 Lincoln 7,442 Montgomery 7,379* Wilcox 7,008 Towns 6,754 Talbot 6,524 Miller 6,280 Atkinson 6,213 Long 6,202 Clinch 6,160 Warren 6,078 Treutlen 5,994 Stewart 5,654 Marion 5,590 Lanier 5,531 Calhoun 5,013 Wheeler 4,903 Baker 3,615 Schley 3,590* Clay 3,364 Glascock 2,357 Echols 2,334 Webster 2,263 Quitman 2,210* Taliaferro 1,915 Total 6,478,570

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POPULATION OF GEORGIA CITIES NUMERICALLY LISTED ACCORDING TO 1990 CENSUS Asterisk denotes census revision City Population, 1990 Atlanta 393,929* Columbus 178,681 Savannah 137,812* Macon 107,365* Albany 78,804* Roswell 47,986* Athens 45,734 Augusta 44,639 Marietta 44,129 Warner Robins 43,861* Valdosta 40,038* East Point 34,595* Smyrna 30,981 Rome 30,326 La Grange 25,574* Dalton 22,218* Hinesville 21,596* Griffin 21,347 College Park 20,645* Peachtree City 19,027 Gainesville 17,885 Milledgeville 17,727 Thomasville 17,554* Decatur 17,304* Lawrenceville 17,250* Forest Park 16,958* Americus 16,516 Brunswick 16,433 Waycross 16,410 Dublin 16,312 Carrollton 16,029 Statesboro 15,854 Moultrie 14,865 Tifton 14,215 Alpharetta 13,002 Newnan 12,497 Snellville 12,084 Cartersville 12,037* Douglasville 11,635 Vidalia 11,118* Cordele 10,836* Bainbridge 10,803* Douglas 10,464 Covington 9,860* Monroe 9,759 Riverdale 9,455* Perry 9,452 Lilburn 9,301 Thomaston 9,127 Cairo 9,035 Duluth 9,029 Jesup 8,958 Kennesaw 8,936 Fitzgerald 8,901* Union City 8,887* Buford 8,771 Toccoa 8,720* Fort Valley 8,198* St. Marys 8,187* Cedartown 7,978 Chamblee 7,668 Doraville 7,626 Garden City 7,410 Conyers 7,380 Winder 7,373 Swainsboro 7,361 Calhoun 7,135 Powder Springs 6,862* Thomson 6,862 Villa Rica 6,542 Stone Mountain 6,494 La Fayette 6,313 Sandersville 6,290 Sylvester 6,023* Norcross 5,947 Fort Oglethorpe 5,880 Fayetteville 5,827 Waynesboro 5,669* Blakely 5,595 Hapeville 5,483 Kingsland 5,474* Clarkston 5,385 Dawson 5,295 Quitman 5,292 Eastman 5,241* Marrow 5,168 Camilla 5,124* Adel 5,093 Summerville 5,025 Elberton 4,973* Ashburn 4,827 Canton 4,817 Nashville 4,782 Barnesville 4,747 Eatonton 4,737 Pooler 4,649* Sugar Hill 4,557 Hartwell 4,555 Acworth 4,519 Montezuma 4,506 Cochran 4,483* Lyons 4,478* Woodstock 4,361 Bremen 4,356 Washington 4,279 Forsyth 4,220* Hazlehurst 4,202 Austell 4,173 Commerce 4,108 Manchester 4,104 Jackson 4,076 Fairburn 4,015 Port Wentworth 4,012 Pelham 3,869 Baxley 3,810* Millen 3,808 Cuthbert 3,730 Metter 3,707 Glennville 3,676 Hawkinsville 3,671* Alma 3,663 Jonesboro 3,635 Rossville 3,601 Grovetown 3,596 West Point 3,571 Madison 3,483 Stockbridge 3,359 Rockmart 3,356 Blackshear 3,263 Centerville 3,251 Cornelia 3,219 Ocilla 3,182 Loganville 3,180 Auburn 3,139 Dahlonega 3,086 McRae 3,007 Rincon 2,993* Hogansville 2,976 Richmond Hill 2,934 McDonough 2,929 Greensboro 2,878* Sylvania 2,871 Chatsworth 2,865 Tybee Island 2,842 Cumming 2,828 Thunderbolt 2,821* Dallas 2,810 Hephzibah 2,806* Tallapoosa 2,805 Soperton 2,797 Donalsonville 2,780* Jefferson 2,763 Social Circle 2,755 Lake City 2,733 Tyrone 2,724 Vienna 2,708 Hampton 2,694 Palmetto 2,612 Royston 2,563* Homerville 2,560 East Dublin 2,524 Louisville 2,486* Reidsville 2,469 Gordon 2,468 Lakeland 2,467 Claxton 2,464 Lithonia 2,448 Wadley 2,416* Wrens 2,414 Suwanee 2,412 Holly Springs 2,406 Wrightsville 2,331 Monticello 2,289 Folkston 2,285 Byron 2,276 Dacula 2,217 Avondale Estates 2,209 Harlem 2,199 Warrenton 2,195* Gray 2,189 Chickamauga 2,165* Adairsville 2,131 Bloomingdale 2,075* Walthourville 2,024 Trenton 1,994 Colquitt 1,991 Oxford 1,991* Bowdon 1,981 Mount Vernon 1,914 Temple 1,870 Lavonia 1,840 Darien 1,783 Jasper 1,772 Union Point 1,753 Ellaville 1,726* Pearson 1,714 Sparta 1,710 Locust Grove 1,681 Ringgold 1,675 Richland 1,675* Butler 1,673 Trion 1,661 Cleveland 1,653 Lookout Mountain 1,636 Unadilla 1,620 Clayton 1,613 Watkinsville 1,600 Tennille 1,552 Jeffersonville 1,545 Arlington 1,513 Rochelle 1,510 Pembroke 1,503 Lincolnton 1,476 Buena Vista 1,472 Twin City 1,466 Oakwood 1,464 Marshallville 1,457 Leesburg 1,452 Baldwin 1,439 Lumber City 1,429 Woodbury 1,429 Springfield 1,415 Boston 1,395 Hiram 1,389 Statham 1,360 Hahira 1,353 Blue Ridge 1,336 Oglethorpe 1,302 Ludowici 1,291 Porterdale 1,278 Lumpkin 1,267* Helena 1,256 Flowery Branch 1,251 Fort Gaines 1,248 Willacoochee 1,230* Reynolds 1,229* Woodbine 1,214* Broxton 1,211 Sparks 1,205 Emerson 1,201 Ellijay 1,184* Edison 1,182 Grantville 1,180 Greenville 1,167 Shellman 1,162 Clarkesville 1,151 Meigs 1,120 Sardis 1,116 Cusseta 1,107 Demorest 1,088 Comer 1,079* Chester 1,072 McCaysville 1,065 Milan 1,056 Ivey 1,053 Nahunta 1,049 Talbotton 1,046 Zebulon 1,035 Bogart 1,018 Lula 1,018 Brooklet 1,013 Buchanan 1,009 Nicholls 1,003 Homeland 981 Tunnel Hill 970 Senoia 956 Cave Spring 950 Pine Mountain 949* Doerun 940* Roberta 939 Abbeville 919* Poulan 918* Georgetown 914* Omega 912 Ball Ground 905 Aragon 902 Glenwood 881 Franklin 876 Winterville 876 Russell 871 Midway 863 Alamo 855 Euharlee 850 Screven 819 Alapaha 812 Pine Lake 810 Smithville 804 Berkeley Lake 791 Bowman 791 Hagan 787 Mountain City 784 Lenox 783 Pavo 774 Waverly Hall 769 Lovejoy 754 Riceboro 745 Homer 742 Luthersville 741 Guyton 740 Mount Zion 738* Canon 737 Maysville 728 Plains 716 Norman Park 711 Tignall 711 Newton 703 Leary 701 Franklin Springs 700* Waleska 700 Arcade 697 Crawford 694 Gibson 679 Rutledge 659 Alto 651 Fairmount 643* Whitesburg 643 Hoschton 642 Irwinton 641 Patterson 626 Baconton 623 Midville 620 Toomsboro 617 Kingston 616 Adrian 615 Stillmore 615 Enigma 611 Coolidge 610 Whigham 605 Young Harris 604 Ray 603 Flovilla 602 Bibb City 597 Allenhurst 594 Pineview 594 Ochlocknee 588 Ailey 579 Ty Ty 579 Crawfordville 577 Blairsville 564 Uvalda 561 Ideal 554 Mountain Park 554 McIntyre 552 Woodland 552 Dearing 547 Hiawassee 547 Mount Airy 543 White 542 Menlo 538 Morven 536 Nicholson 535 Cohutta 529 Grayson 529 Collins 528 Portal 522 Carnesville 514 Bronwood 513 Iron City 503 Warwick 501 Lake Park 500 Lyerly 493 Nelson 486 Berlin 480 Danville 480 Dexter 475 Dawsonville 467 Rhine 466 Remerton 463 Waco 461 Cadwell 458 Walnut Grove 458 Hamilton 454 Byromville 452 Leslie 445 Colbert 443 Hoboken 440 Molena 439 Arabi 433 Dudley 430 Braselton 418 Sycamore 417 Woodville 415 Harrison 414 Fargo 414 Resaca 410 Yatesville 409 Davisboro 407 Warm Springs 407 Newborn 404 Clermont 402 Hilltonia 402 Odum 388 Pinehurst 388 Preston 388 Barwick 385 Attapulgus 380 Cecil 376 Moreland 366 Rentz 364 Varnell 358 Keysville 350* Bethlehem 348 East Ellijay 344* Linwood 342 Mansfield 341 Cobbtown 338 Denton 335 Sasser 335 Pitts 334* Stapleton 330 Shiloh 329 Siloam 329 Brooks 328 Ephesus 324 Sale City 324 Milner 321 Newington 319 Danielsville 318 Eton 315 Chauncey 312 Bowersville 311 Bostwick 307 Centralhatchee 301 Tiger 301 Blythe 300 Helen 300 Pendergrass 298 Ila 297 Kite 297 Morganton 295 Williamson 295 Graham 293 Bartow 292 Gum Branch 291 Damascus 290 Climax 290* Ambrose 288 White Plains 286 Carlton 282 Flemington 279 Andersonville 277 Arnoldsville 275 Higgston 274 Allentown 273 Oak Park 269 Taylorsville 269 North High Shoals 268 Lexington 265* Pulaski 264 Carl 263 De Soto 258 Garfield 255 Surrency 253 Morgan 252 Meansville 250 Funston 248 Roopville 248 Braswell 247 Scotland 244 Martin 243 Culloden 242 Oliver 242 Orchard Hill 239 Brinson 238 Norwood 238 Oconee 234 Plainville 231 Ellenton 227 Sharpsburg 224 Camak 220 Avera 215 Sunny Side 215 Jenkinsburg 213 Concord 211 Sumner 209 Argyle 206 Dillard 199 Rocky Ford 197 Girard 195 Register 195 Lilly 195* Bellville 192 Payne City 192 Talmo 189 Turin 189 Sky Valley 187 Parrott 183* Geneva 182 Junction City 182 Good Hope 181 Mitchell 181 Maxeys 180 Shady Dale 180 Du Pont 177 Buckhead 176 Rest Haven 176 Lone Oak 161 Alston 160 Avalon 159 Bishop 158 Hull 156 Santa Claus 154 Mineral Bluff 153 Ranger 153 Summertown 153 Jersey 149 Rebecca 148 Tallulah Falls 147 Vernonburg 143* Haralson 139 Bluffton 138 Daisy 138 Dooling 138* Coleman 137 Jakin 137 Corinth 136 Nunez 135 Gay 133 Doolin 133* Tarrytown 130 Jacksonville 128 Aldora 127 Manassas 123 Woolsey 120 Montrose 117 Omaha 116 Gillsville 113 Deepstep 111 Naylor 111 Rayle 107 Vidette 98* Sharon 94 The Rock 88 Between 82 Riddleville 79 Riverside 74 Weston 74* Talking Rock 62 Edge Hill 22

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JUDICIAL CIRCUITS Atlanta Judicial Circuit County of Fulton 648,779 Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit County of DeKalb 546,171 Cobb Judicial Circuit County of Cobb 447,745 Gwinnett Judicial Circuit County of Gwinnett 352,910 Augusta Judicial Circuit Counties of Burke, Columbia, and Richmond 276,329 Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit Counties of Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion Muscogee, Talbot, and Taylor 233,756 Eastern Judicial Circuit County of Chatham 216,774 Coweta Judicial Circuit Counties of Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup 211,846 Clayton Judicial Circuit County of Clayton 181,436 Macon Judicial Circuit Counties of Bibb, Crawford, and Peach 180,317 Southern Judicial Circuit Counties of Brooks, Colquitt, Echols, Lowndes, and Thomas 169,301 Griffin Judicial Circuit Counties of Spalding, Pike, Upson, and Fayette 153,396 Brunswick Judicial Circuit Counties of Appling, Camden, Glynn, Wayne, and Jeff Davis 142,795 Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Counties of Catoosa, Dade, Chattooga, and Walker 136,193 Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit Counties of Cherokee and Forsyth 134,287 Northeastern Judicial Circuit Counties of Hall and Dawson 104,863 Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Counties of Baldwin, Greene, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam, Wilkinson, and Hancock 126,671 Atlantic Judicial Circuit Counties of Bryan, Liberty, McIntosh, Tattnall, Evans, and Long 109,483 Waycross Judicial Circuit Counties of Pierce, Coffee, Charlton, Ware, Bacon, and Brantley 107,530 Western Judicial Circuit Counties of Clarke and Oconee 105,212 Flint Judicial Circuit Counties of Butts, Henry, Monroe, and Lamar 104,218 Conasauga Judicial Circuit Counties of Murray and Whitfield 98,609 Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit Counties of Haralson, Polk, and Paulding 97,392 Dougherty Judicial Circuit County of Dougherty 96,321 Cherokee Judicial Circuit Counties of Bartow and Gordon 90,978 Ogeechee Judicial Circuit Counties of Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven 90,901 Houston Judicial Circuit County of Houston 89,208 Middle Judicial Circuit Counties of Emanuel, Jefferson, Washington, Toombs, and Candler 88,882 Northern Judicial Circuit Counties of Elbert, Hart, Madison, Oglethorpe, and Franklin 86,128 Rome Judicial Circuit County of Floyd 81,251 Alcovy Judicial Circuit Counties of Newton and Walton 80,394 South Georgia Judicial Circuit Counties of Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Grady and Mitchell 74,699 Tifton Judicial Circuit Counties of Tift, Irwin, Worth, and Turner 72,094 Douglas Judicial Circuit County of Douglas 71,120 Southwestern Judicial Circuit Counties of Lee, Macon, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, and Webster 71,103 Piedmont Judicial Circuit Counties of Barrow, Jackson, and Banks 70,034 Dublin Judicial Circuit Counties of Laurens, Johnson, Twiggs, and Treutlen 64,117 Mountain Judicial Circuit Counties of Habersham, Rabun, and stephens 62,706 Oconee Judicial Circuit Counties of Dodge, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Bleckley, and Wheeler 59,427 Rockdale Judicial Circuit County of Rockdale 54,091 Cordele Judicial Circuit Counties of Dooly, Wilcox, Crisp, and Ben Hill 53,165 Pataula Judicial Circuit Counties of Clay, Early, Miller, Quitman, Randolph, Terrell, and Seminole 51,394 Toombs Judicial Circuit Counties of Glascock, Lincoln, McDuffie, Taliaferro, Warren, and Wilkes 48,508 Enotah Judicial Circuit Counties of Lumpkin, Towns, Union, and White 46,326 Alapaha Judicial Circuit Counties of Atkinson, Berrien, Clinch, Cook, and Lanier 45,513 Appalachian Judicial Circuit Counties of Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens 43,792

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MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY GEORGIA STATE SENATE COUNTY Senatorial District Appling 6 Atkinson 19 Bacon 6 Baker 11 12 Baldwin 25 Banks 47 Barrow 45 46 Bartow 31 52 Ben Hill 13 19 Berrien 7 Bibb 18, 26, 27 Bleckley 18 Brantley 6 Brooks 8 11 Bryan 2 3 Bulloch 4 Burke 22 Butts 17 Calhoun 12 Camden 7 Candler 20 Carroll 30 Catoosa 54 Charlton 7 Chatham 1 2 Chattahoochee 15 Chattooga 53 Cherokee 37, 51, 56 Clarke 46 Clay 12 Clayton 10, 34, 44 Clinch 7 Cobb 21, 32, 33, 37, 38 Coffee 19 Colquitt 11 13 Columbia 23 24 Cook 7 13 Coweta 28 Crawford 27 Crisp 13 Dade 53 Dawson 50 Decatur 8 11 DeKalb 5, 10, 41, 42 43, 55 Dodge 19 Dooly 13 Dougherty 12 14 Douglas 30 34 Early 11 Echols 7 Effingham 2 4 Elbert 47 Emanuel 20 Evans 4 Fannin 51 Fayette 28 34 Floyd 52 Forsyth 48 49 Franklin 47 Fulton 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 56 Gilmer 51 Glascock 24 Glynn 3 6 Gordon 51 Grady 8 11 Greene 25 Gwinnett 5, 9, 41, 48, 56 Habersham 50 Hall 49 Hancock 25 Haralson 31 Harris 16 29 Hart 47 Heard 29 Henry 17 Houston 18 Irwin 13 Jackson 47 Jasper 25 Jeff Davis 19 Jefferson 24 25 Jenkins 4 Johnson 20 Jones 25 26 Lamar 27 Lanier 7 Laurens 19 20 Lee 14 Liberty 2 3 Lincoln 24 Long 3 Lowndes 8 11 Lumpkin 50 McDuffie 24 McIntosh 3 Macon 14 Madison 47 Marion 16 Meriwether 29 Miller 8 Mitchell 11 13 Monroe 27 Montgomery 20 Morgan 24 Murray 54 Muscogee 15 16 Newton 17 45 Oconee 24 26 Oglethorpe 24 Paulding 31 Peach 14 Pickens 51 Pierce 6 Pike 29 Polk 31 Pulaski 18 Putnam 25 Quitman 12 Rabun 50 Randolph 12 Richmond 22 23 Rockdale 17 45 Schley 14 Screven 4 Seminole 11 Spalding 28 29 Stehpens 50 Stewart 12 Sumter 14 Talbot 16 Taliaferro 25 Tattnall 4 Taylor 14 Telfair 19 Terrell 12 Thomas 8 11 Tift 7 Toombs 20 Towns 50 Treutlen 20 Troup 29 Turner 13 Twiggs 26 Union 50 Upson 27 Walker 53 Walton 45 Ware 6 7 Warren 24 25 Washington 20 25 Wayne 3 6 Webster 12 Wheeler 20 White 50 Whitfield 53 54 Wilcox 19 Wilkes 24 Wilkinson 20 26 Worth 13

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SENATORS OF GEORGIA ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED ACCORDING TO NAMES, WITH DISTRICTS AND ADDRESSES 1994 SESSION District Senator Address 38 Ralph Abernathy III Suite 325, 18 Capitol Sq., Atlanta, 30334 2 Roy Allen 1406 Law Drive, Savannah, 31401 9 Don Balfour 2889 Carrousel Court, Stone Mountain, 30087 25 Wilbur E. Baugh 209 Gordon Road, Milledgeville, 31061 7 Peg Blitch P. O. Box 335, Homerville, 31634 6 Edward E. Boshears P. O. Box 1385, Brunswick, 31521-1395 13 Rooney L. Bowen P. O. Box 1238, Cordele, 31015 46 Paul C. Broun 165 Pulaski Street, Athens, 30610 26 Robert Brown P. O. Box 5742, Macon, 31208 5 Joe Burton 2598 Woodwardia Road, N.E., Atlanta, 30345 23 Don Cheeks 3047 Walton Way, Augusta, 30909 37 Charles C. Clay Brock Clay, P.C., 49 Atlanta St., Marietta, 30060 1 J. Tom Coleman, Jr. P. O. Box 22398, Savannah, 31403 17 Mike D. Crotts 1895 Highway 20 South, Ste. 240, Conyers, 30208 48 Clint M. Day Ste. 300, 4725 Peachtree Corners Cir., Norcross, 30092 31 Nathan Dean P. O. Box 606, Rockmart, 30153 28 Arthur B. Edge, IV P. O. Box 1608, Newnan, 30264 40 Mike Egan 999 Peachtree St., N.E., 24th Floor, Atlanta, 30309-3996 54 Stephen B. Farrow P. O. Box 2666, Dalton, 30722 20 Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. P. O. Box 148, Soperton, 30457 34 Pam Glanton 8374 Creekridge Circle, Riverdale, 30296 27 Edwin A. Gochenour 634 Fairmont Drive, Macon, 31210 45 Arthur C. Guhl P. O. Box 424, Social Circle, 30279 15 Ed Harbison P. O. Box 1292, Columbus, 31902 49 Jane Hemmer P. O. Box 907306 Gainesville, 30501-0906 55 Steve Henson 5722 Wells Circle, Stone Mountain, 30087 4 Jack Hill P. O. Box 496, Reidsville, 30453 14 George Hooks P. O. Box 928, Americus, 31709 53 Waymond C. Huggins P. O. Box 284, LaFayette, 30728 21 Johnny Isakson 5074 Hampton Farms Drive, Marietta, 30068 3 Rene D. Kemp P. O. Box 497, Hinesville, 31313 35 Arthur Langford, Jr. 1544 Niskey Lake Trail, S.W., Atlanta, 30331 29 Steven E. Langford P. O. Box 1287, LaGrange, 30241 47 Eddie M. Madden 62 Chestnut Street, Elberton, 30635 52 Richard O. Marable 76 River Lane, Rome, 30161 30 Perry J. McGuire 6063 Camelia Drive, Douglasville, 30135 50 S. Guy Middleton Route Five, Box 1235, Dahlonega, 30533 56 Sallie Newbill 7205 Riverside Drive, Atlanta, 30328 42 Mary Margaret Oliver Ste 480, 150 E Ponce de Leon Av., Decatur, 30030 43 John Parrish P. O. Box 370193, Decatur, 30037 18 Sonny Perdue P. O. Box 98, Bonaire, 31005 24 G. B. Pollard, Jr. P. O. Box 6, Appling, 30802 11 Harold J. Ragan 1296 Crine Boulevard, N.W., Cairo, 31728 32 Hugh A. Ragan 4010 West Cooper Lake Drive, Smyrna, 30082 51 David Ralston P. O. Box 1196, Blue Ridge, 30513 19 Walter S. Ray P. O. Box 295, Douglas, 31533 16 Pete Robinson P. O. Box 751, Columbus, 31902 36 David Scott 190 Wendell Drive, S.E., Atlanta, 30315 39 Ronald D. Slotin P. O. Box 14614, Atlanta, 30324 44 Terrell Starr P. O. Box 545, Forest Park, 30051 12 Mark Taylor P. O. Box 1156, Albany, 31702 10 Nadine Thomas 1375 Town Country Drive, Atlanta, 30316 33 Steve Thompson 5264 Seamus Way, Powder Springs, 30073 8 Loyce W. Turner 608 Howellbrook Drive, Valdosta, 31602 41 James W. Tysinger 3781 Watkins Place, N.E., Atlanta, 30319 22 Charles W. Walker P. O. Box 1282, Augusta, 30903-1282

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MEMBERS OF THE SENATE OF GEORGIA BY DISTRICTS IN NUMERICAL ORDER AND ADDRESSES 1994 SESSION District Senator Address 1 J. Tom Coleman, Jr. P. O. Box 22398, Savannah 31403 2 Roy Allen 1406 Law Drive, Savannah, 31401 3 Rene D. Kemp P. O. Box 497, Hinesville 31313 4 Jack Hill P. O. Box 496, Reidsville 30453 5 Joe Burton 2598 Woodwardia Road, N.E., Atlanta, 30345 6 Edward E. Boshears P. O. Box 1385, Brunswick, 31521-1395 7 Peg Blitch P. O. Box 335, Homerville, 31634 8 Loyce W. Turner 608 Howellbrook Drive, Valdosta, 31602 9 Don Balfour 2889 Carrousel Court, Stone Mountain, 30087 10 Nadine Thomas 1375 Town Country Drive, Atlanta, 30316 11 Harold J. Ragan 1296 Crine Boulevard, N.W., Cairo, 31728 12 Mark Taylor P. O. Box 1156, Albany, 31702 13 Rooney L. Bowen P. O. Box 1238, Cordele, 31015 14 George Hooks P. O. Box 928, Americus, 31709 15 Ed Harbison P. O. Box 1292, Columbus, 31902 16 Pete Robinson P. O. Box 751, Columbus, 31902 17 Mike D. Crotts 1895 Highway 20 South, Ste. 240, Conyers, 30208 18 Sonny Perdue P. O. Box 98, Bonaire, 31005 19 Walter S. Ray P. O. Box 295, Douglas, 31533 20 Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. P. O. Box 148, Soperton, 30457 21 Johnny Isakson 5074 Hampton Farms Drive, Marietta, 30068 22 Charles W. Walker P. O. Box 1282, Augusta, 30903-1282 23 Don Cheeks 3047 Walton Way, Augusta, 30909 24 G. B. Pollard, Jr. P. O. Box 6, Appling, 30802 25 Wilbur E. Baugh 209 Gordon Road, Milledgeville, 31061 26 Robert Brown P. O. Box 5742, Macon, 31208 27 Edwin A. Gochenour 634 Fairmont Drive, Macon, 31210 28 Arthur B. Edge, IV P. O. Box 1608, Newnan, 30264 29 Steven E. Langford P. O. Box 1287, LaGrange, 30241 30 Perry J. McGuire 6063 Camelia Drive, Douglasville, 30135 31 Nathan Dean P. O. Box 606, Rockmart, 30153 32 Hugh A. Ragan 4010 West Cooper Lake Drive, Smyrna, 30082 33 Steve Thompson 5264 Seamus Way, Powder Springs, 30073 34 Pam Glanton 8374 Creekridge Circle, Riverdale, 30296 35 Arthur Langford, Jr. 1544 Niskey Lake Trail, S.W., Atlanta, 30331 36 David Scott 190 Wendell Drive, S.E., Atlanta, 30315 37 Charles C. Clay Brock Clay, P.C., 49 Atlanta St., Marietta, 30060 38 Ralph Abernathy III Suite 325, 18 Capitol Sq., Atlanta, 30334 39 Ronald D. Slotin P. O. Box 14614, Atlanta, 30324 40 Mike Egan 999 Peachtree St., N.E., 24th Floor, Atlanta, 30309-3996 41 James W. Tysinger 3781 Watkins Place, N.E., Atlanta, 30319 42 Mary Margaret Oliver Ste 480, 150 E Ponce de Leon Av., Decatur, 30030 43 John Parrish P. O. Box 370193, Decatur, 30037 44 Terrell Starr P. O. Box 545, Forest Park, 30051 45 Arthur C. Guhl P. O. Box 424, Social Circle, 30279 46 Paul C. Broun 165 Pulaski Street, Athens, 30610 47 Eddie M. Madden 62 Chestnut Street, Elberton, 30635 48 Clint M. Day Ste. 300, 4725 Peachtree Corners Cir., Norcross, 30092 49 Jane Hemmer P. O. Box 907306, Gainesville, 30501-0906 50 S. Guy Middleton Route Five, Box 1235, Dahlonega, 30533 51 David Ralston P. O. Box 1196, Blue Ridge, 30513 52 Richard O. Marable 76 River Lane, Rome, 30161 53 Waymond C. Huggins P. O. Box 284, LaFayette, 30728 54 Stephen B. Farrow P. O. Box 2666, Dalton, 30722 55 Steve Henson 5722 Wells Circle, Stone Mountain, 30087 56 Sallie Newbill 7205 Riverside Drive, Atlanta, 30328

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GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COUNTY House District Appling 170 Atkinson 167 Bacon 169 Baker 158 161 Baldwin 121 122 Banks 22 Barrow 86 Bartow 13, 14 27 Ben Hill 156 Berrien 166 Bibb 124-128 Bleckley 142 Brantley 169 Brooks 177 178 Bryan 147 154 Bulloch 145 146 Burke 116 119 Butts 109 Calhoun 158 Camden 175 Candler 145 Carroll 100 101 Catoosa 2 3 Charlton 169 175 Chatham 148-153 Chattahoochee 134 137 Cherokee 15-17 Clarke 24, 88 89 Clay 158 Clayton 93-97 Clinch 176 Cobb 29-40 51 Coffee 167 Colquitt 164-166 Columbia 112-114 120 Cook 166 177 Coweta 103, 104 106 131 Crawford 128 140 Crisp 138 141 Dade 1 Dawson 19 Decatur 160, 164 179 DeKalb 59-75 Dodge 142 Dooly 138, 140 141 Dougherty 161-163 Douglas 98 99 Early 158 160 Echols 176 Effingham 147 Elbert 90 Emanuel 144 Evans 154 Fannin 6 7 Fayette 104 105 Floyd 11-13 Forsyth 28 85 Franklin 22 23 Fulton 41-58 Gilmer 7 Glascock 120 Glynn 169, 173 174 Gordon 10 Grady 179 180 Greene 111 Gwinnett 25 76-86 Habersham 9 Hall 19-21 25 Hancock 121 Haralson 18 Harris 102 Hart 23 Heard 103 Henry 107-109 Houston 127, 138, 139 141 Irwin 156 Jackson 25 Jasper 110 Jeff Davis 170 Jefferson 120 Jenkins 145 Johnson 144 Jones 110 123 Lamar 109 110 Lanier 176 Laurens 142 143 Lee 157 159 Liberty 154 171-173 Lincoln 90 112 Long 171 Lowndes 176, 177, 178 Lumpkin 7 8 Macon 140 Madison 24 Marion 137 158 McDuffie 112 120 McIntosh 173 Meriwether 131 137 Miller 160 Mitchell 158 164 Monroe 110 Montgomery 155 Morgan 91 Murray 6 Muscogee 102, 132, 133-136 Newton 91 92 Oconee 91 Oglethorpe 90 Paulding 18 26 Peach 128 140 Pickens 15 Pierce 169 171 Pike 129 Polk 18 27 Pulaski 138 Putnam 111 122 Quitman 158 Rabun 8 Randolph 158 Richmond 114-119 Rockdale 74 75 Schley 137 140 Screven 146 Seminole 160 Spalding 106 107 Stephens 22 Stewart 158 Sumter 159 Talbot 107 137 Taliaferro 111 Tattnall 154 Taylor Telfair 142 170 Terrell 137 159 Thomas 178-180 Tift 159 165 Toombs 155 Towns 8 Treutlen 144 Troup 102, 130 131 Turner 157 Twiggs 123 Union 7 Upson 129 Walker 1, 2 11 Walton 84 87 Ware 168 Warren 111 120 Washington 121 Wayne 170 171 Webster 159 Wheeler 155 White 8 9 Whitfield 4-6 Wilcox 156 Wilkes 90 111 Wilkinson 123 Worth 157 163

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MEMBERS OF GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED ACCORDING TO NAMES WITH DISTRICTS AND ADDRESSES 1994 SESSION District Representative Address 46 Kathy Ashe 82 Westminster Drive, N.E., Atlanta, 30309 29 William A. Atkins 510 Concord Road, Smyrna, 30082 93 Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Post Office Box 777, Riverdale, 30274 70 Thurbert E. Baker 4048 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, 30034 77 Charles E. Bannister 312 Emily Drive, Lilburn, 30247 155 Fisher Barfoot 1302 North Loop Road, Vidalia, 30474 120 Emory E. Bargeron Post Office Box 447, Louisville, 30434 33 Roy E. Barnes 4841 Brookwood Drive, Mableton, 30059 179 Kermit Francis Bates, Jr. Post Office Box 915, Bainbridge, 31717 96 Jimmy Benefield Post Office Box 5077, Atlanta, 30302 123 Kenneth W. Birdsong Route One Box 1360, Gordon, 31031 151 Tom Bordeaux 126 East Liberty Street, Savannah, 31401-4411 165 Henry Bostick Post Office Box 94, Tifton, 31793 85 Keith Breedlove Post Office Box 165, Suite 100, Buford, 30518 103 Donna Staples Brooks Post Office 2037, Newnan, 30264 54 Tyrone Brooks Station A, Post Office Box 11185, Atlanta, 30310-0185 117 George M. Brown Post Office Box 1114, Augusta, 30903 135 Thomas B. Buck III Post Office Box 196, Columbus, 31902 95 Gail M. Buckner 1262 Trahlyta Terrace, Lake City, 30260 74 Barbara Jean Bunn 2635 Stanton Road, Conyers, 30208 41 Joseph M. Burkhalter 345 Rolling Mist Court, Alpharetta, 30202 170 Roger Byrd Post Office Box 756, Hazlehurst, 31539 42 Thomas R. Campbell, Jr. 1088 Canton Street, Roswell, 30075 52 Henrietta M. Canty 487 Lynn Valley Road, S.W., Atlanta, 30311 107 John Carlisle Post Office Box 120, Griffin, 30233 87 Tyrone Carrell Post Office Box 561, Monroe, 30655 166 Hanson Carter P. O. Box 711, 808 River Road, Nashville, 31639 35 Tom Cauthorn Post Office Box 3067, Marietta, 30061-3067 163 Tommy Chambless Post Office Box 2008, Albany, 31703-2001 99 Dennis H. Chandler 1929 South Flat Rock Road, Douglasville, 30134 111 R. M. Channell Post Office Box 839, Greensboro, 30642 13 E. M. Childers 28 Surrey Trail, Rome, 30161 40 Steven C. Clark 4985 Shallow Ridge Road, Kennesaw, 30144 31 Lynda Coker 4560 Ponte Vedra Drive, Marietta, 30067 80 Brooks P. Coleman, Jr. 3919 Hillside Drive, Duluth, 30136 142 Terry L. Coleman Post Office Box 157, Eastman, 31023 7 Carlton H. Colwell Post Office Box 850, Blairsville, 30512 115 Jack Connell Post Office Box 308, Augusta, 30903 160 Cathy Cox Post Office Box 1932, Bainbridge, 31717 129 Robert M. Crawford Post Office Box 700, Zebulon, 30292 78 Ronald A. Crews 944 Millbrook Court, Tucker, 30084 132 Ronnie Culbreth Post Office Box 4781, Columbus, 31904 27 Bill Cummings 735 Morgan Valley Road, Rockmart, 30153 48 Grace W. Davis 1474 Stewart Avenue, S.W., Atlanta, 30310 60 J. Max Davis 1177 West Nancy Creek Drive, N.E., Atlanta, 30319 83 John D. Dickinson 2789 Adella Court, Snellville, 30278 76 Scott Dix 4112 Cumberland Drive, Snellville, 30278 168 Harry D. Dixon 1303 Coral Road, Waycross, 31501 150 Sonny Dixon Post Office Box 18266, Garden City, 31408 92 Denny M. Dobbs Post Office Box 3020, Covington, 30209 36 Earl Ehrhart 4725 Bradford Lane, Powder Springs, 30073 28 Mike A. Evans 209 Pine Lake Drive, Cumming, 30130 43 Dorothy Felton 465 Tanacrest Drive, N.W., Atlanta, 30328 172 James Marvin Floyd Post Office Box 1009, Hinesville, 31313 138 Johnny Floyd Post Office Box 5260, Cordele, 31015 145 John Godbee 18 Capitol Square, LOB, Ste 417, Atlanta, 30334 177 Tim Golden 821 West Cranford Avenue, Valdosta, 31602 79 Bill Goodwin 6260 Indian River Drive, Norcross, 30092 158 Gerald E. Greene Route Three, Box 316, Cuthbert, 31740 125 Denmark Groover Post Office Box 755, Macon, 31202 32 John W. Hammond Post Office Box 548, Marietta, 30061 159 Robert Hanner Post Office Box 310, Dawson, 31742 17 Melanie S. Harris 1490 Dupree Road, Woodstock, 30188 112 Robert Harris 969 Ginger Hill Road, N.E., Thomson, 30824 116 Bettieanne Childers Hart Post Office Box 774, Jonesboro, 30830 89 Keith G. Heard Post Office Box 5068, Athens, 30606 66 June Hegstrom 3291 Church Street, Scottdale, 30079 98 William A. Hembree 8557 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, 30134 65 Michele Henson 4140 Creek Stone Court, Stone Mountain, 30083 157 Ray Holland Post Office Box 1988, Ashburn, 31714 53 Robert A. Holmes Post Office Box 110009, Atlanta, 30311-0009 118 Henry Howard 2047 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Augusta, 30901 156 Newt Hudson Route One, Box 29-A, Rochelle, 31079 19 David J. Hughes Post Office Box 755, Dawsonville, 30534 133 Carolyn F. Hugley Post Office Box 6342, Columbus, 31907 45 Bob Irvin 133 Peachtree St., NE, Suite 2300 Atlanta, 30303 140 Lynmore James Route Two, Box 167A, Montezuma, 31063 22 Jeanette Jamieson Post Office Box 852, Toccoa, 30577 110 Curtis S. Jenkins Post Office Box 634, Forsyth, 31029 148 Diane Harvey Johnson Post Office Box 5544, Savannah, 31414 97 Dorthy Gail Johnson 9363 Forest Knoll Drive, Jonesboro, 30236 153 Eric B. Johnson 22 Noble Glen Drive, Savannah, 31406 84 Jere W. Johnson Post Office Box 224, Grayson, 30221 81 Ralph L. Johnston 4574 Bogie Road, Duluth, 30136 71 Vernon Jones Post Office Box 361360, Decatur, 30036-1360 1 Brian Joyce 762 Paynes Chapel Road, Lookout Mountain, 30750 37 Mitchell Kaye 2137 Spindrift Court, Marietta, 30062 4 Gregory H. Kinnamon Post Office Box 1444, Dalton, 30722 39 Kip Klein 288 Lawrence Street, Marietta, 30060 59 Charles B. Ladd 5218 Fontainebleau Court, Atlanta, 30360 105 Daniel J. Lakly 306 Raintree Bend, Peachtree City, 30269 146 Bob Lane Post Office Box 275, Statesboro, 30458 55 Dick Lane 2704 Humphries Street, East Point, 30344 64 Thomas E. Lawrence 18 Capitol Square, LOB, Suite 408, Atlanta, 30334 20 Bobby Lawson Post Office Box 53, Gainesville, 30503 94 William J. Lee 5325 Hillside Drive, Forest Park, 30050 14 Jeff Lewis Post Office Box 480, White, 30184 121 Jimmy Lord Post Office Box 254, Sandersville, 31082 124 David E. Lucas 2594 Saratoga Drive, Macon, 31211 108 Leland L. Maddox 15 Wynfield Drive, Stockbridge, 30281 5 Harold Mann Post Office Box 1927, Dalton, 30722 47 Jim Martin 44 Broad Street, Suite 500, Atlanta, 30303 88 Mary Louise McBee 145 Pine Valley Place, Athens, 30606 68 Jo Ann McClinton 132 East Lake Drive, S.E., Atlanta, 30317 51 J. E. McKinney 765 Shorter Terrace, N.W., Atlanta, 30318 130 Wade Milam Post Office Box 1361, LaGrange, 30241 21 James W. Mills 3721 Tanners Mill, Gainesville, 30507 69 Barbara J. Mobley Post Office Box 371442, Decatur, 30037 86 John O. Mobley, Jr. 983 Brandywine Drive, Winder, 30680 113 Martha W. Moore 12 Plantation Hills Drive, Evans, 30809 171 Hinson Mosley 1901 Old Screven Road, Jesup, 31545 152 Anne Mueller 13013 Hermitage Road, Savannah, 31419 18 Thomas B. Murphy Post Office Drawer 1140, Bremen, 30110 154 Clinton Oliver Post Office Box 237, Glennville, 30427 75 Earl L. O'Neal 1381 Northside Drive, Conyers, 30207 56 Nan Orrock 1070 Delaware Avenue, S.E., Atlanta, 30316 119 Mike Padgett 3010 1/2 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, 30906 122 Bobby Eugene Parham Post Office Box 606, Milledgeville, 31061 144 Larry Parrish 224 West Main Street, Swainsboro, 30401 176 Robert L. Patten Route One, Box 180, Lakeland, 31635 149 Dorothy B. Pelote Post Office Box 1802, Savannah, 31402 11 Tim Perry Route 1, Box 424-A, Trion, 30753 15 Garland Pinholster 1335 Flatbottom Road, Ball Ground, 30107 6 Charles Poag Post Office Box 441, Harris Street, Eton, 30724 67 Mike Polak 446 Candler Street, N.E., Atlanta, 30307 143 DuBose Porter Post Office Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, 31040 3 McCracken Poston, Jr. P. O. Box 988, 106 Nance Lane, Ringgold, 30736 23 Alan T. Powell Post Office Box 248, Hartwell, 30643 147 Ann R. Purcell P. O. Box 1295, 410 Willowpeg Way, Rincon, 31326-1295 9 Benjamin Purcell Route Three, Box 3049, Clarkesville, 30523 127 William C. Randall Post Office Box 121, Macon, 31202 72 Mamie M. Randolph 1625 Flintwood Drive, S.E., Atlanta, 30316 128 Robert Ray Route Four, Box 1071, Fort Valley, 31030 178 Henry L. Reaves Route Two, Box 290, Quitman, 31643 126 Robert A. B. Reichert Post Office Box 6497 Macon, 31208 162 Lawrence R. Roberts 1117 East Clark Avenue, Albany, 31705 164 A. Richard Royal Post Office Box 607, Camilla, 31730 24 John Scoggins P. O. Box 1083, Veteran's Drive, Danielsville, 30633 10 Tom E. Shanahan Post Office Box 1298 Calhoun, 30703 62 Tom Sherrill 2404 Brookdale Drive, N.E., Atlanta, 30345 38 Kemmel W. Shipp P. O. Box 1508, 3887 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw, 30144 101 John Simpson 302-A Newnan Street, Carrollton, 30117 57 Georganna Sinkfield 179 Tonawanda Drive, S.E., Atlanta, 30315 45 Demetrios J. Skandalakis 5610 Windy Ridge Drive, Atlanta, 30342 137 Jimmy Skipper P. O. Box 488, 410 W. Lamar Street, Americus, 31709 175 Charles C. Smith, Jr. Post Office Drawer 766, St. Marys, 31558 109 Larry Smith Post Office Box 4155, Jackson, 30233 12 Paul E. Smith Post Office Box 486, Rome, 30162 169 Tommy Smith Route One, Alma, 31510 102 Vance C. Smith, Jr. Post Office Box 171, Pine Mountain, 31822 174 Willou Smith 127 F. Street, Suite Two, Brunswick, 31520 136 Calvin Smyre Post Office Box 181, Columbus, 31902 2 Michael M. Snow Route Two, Box 1595, Chickamauga, 30707 91 Frank E. Stancil Post Office Box 694, Watkinsville, 30677 16 Steve Stancil 6255 E. Alabama Road, Ste. A., Woodstock, 30188-3872 50 LaNett Stanley 712 Gary Road, N.W., Atlanta, 30318 49 Pamela A. Stanley 706 Foundry Street, N.W., Atlanta, 30314 25 Tommy Stephenson 122 North Bowden Street, Commerce, 30529 167 Van Streat, Sr. Post Office Box 95 Nicholls, 31554 134 Maretta M. Taylor 1203 Bunker Hill Road, Columbus, 31907 58 Sharon Beasley Teague 1107 Pine Tree Trail, College Park, 30349 61 Doug Teper 2517 Ellijay Drive, Atlanta, 30319 100 Charles Thomas, Jr. Post Office Box 686, Temple, 30179 173 E. C. Tillman 1910 Kay Avenue, Brunswick, 31520 180 Theo Titus III RFD 1, Box 441, Thomasville, 31792 30 Matt A. Towery 4540 Frederick Drive, Atlanta, 30336 44 Sharon Trense 135 Classic Cove Atlanta, 30350 73 Henrietta E. Turnquest 3471 Cherry Ridge Place, Decatur, 30034 8 Ralph Twiggs Post Office Box 432, Hiawassee, 30546 34 Jack Vaughan, Jr. 2410 Tammeron Drive, Marietta, 30064 131 Carl Von Epps Post Office Box 1368, LaGrange, 30240 141 Larry Walker Post Office Box 1234, Perry, 31069 82 Vinson Wall 164 East Oak Street, Lawrenceville, 30245 139 Roy H. Watson, Jr. Post Office Box 1905, Warner Robins, 31099 26 Charlie Watts 505 Hardee Street, Dallas, 30132 104 Lynn A. Westmoreland 635 North Glynn Street, Fayetteville, 30214 161 John White Post Office Box 3506, Albany, 31706 63 Betty Jo Williams 2024 Castleway Drive, N.E., Atlanta, 30345 114 Robin L. Williams Post Office Box 15993, Augusta, 30919-1993 106 John P. Yates 961 Birdie Road, Griffin, 30223 90 Charles Yeargin 305 Heard Street, Elberton, 30635

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MEMBERS OF GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY DISTRICTS IN NUMERICAL ORDER WITH ADDRESSES 1994 SESSION District Representative Address 1 Brian Joyce 762 Paynes Chapel Road, Lookout Mountain, 30750 2 Michael M. Snow Route Two, Box 1595, Chickamauga, 30707 3 McCracken Poston, Jr. P.O. Box 988, 106 Nance Lane, Ringgold, 30736 4 Gregory H. Kinnamon Post Office Box 1444, Dalton, 30722 5 Harold Mann Post Office Box 1927, Dalton, 30722 6 Charles Poag Post Office Box 441, Harris Street, Eton, 30724 7 Carlton H. Colwell Post Office Box 850, Blairsville, 30512 8 Ralph Twiggs Post Office Box 432, Hiawassee, 30546 9 Benjamin Purcell Route Three, Box 3049, Clarkesville, 30523 10 Tom E. Shanahan Post Office Box 1298, Calhoun, 30703 11 Tim Perry Route 1, Box 424-A, Trion, 30753 12 Paul E. Smith Post Office Box 486, Rome, 30162 13 E. M. Childers 28 Surrey Trail, Rome, 30161 14 Jeff Lewis Post Office Box 480, White, 30184 15 Garland Pinholster 1335 Flatbottom Road, Ball Ground, 30107 16 Steve Stancil 6255 E. Alabama Road, Ste. A., Woodstock, 30188-3872 17 Melanie S. Harris 1490 Dupree Road, Woodstock, 30188 18 Thomas B. Murphy Post Office Drawer 1140, Bremen, 30110 19 David J. Hughes Post Office Box 755, Dawsonville, 30534 20 Bobby Lawson Post Office Box 53, Gainesville, 30503 21 James W. Mills 3721 Tanners Mill, Gainesville, 30507 22 Jeanette Jamieson Post Office Box 852, Toccoa, 30577 23 Alan T. Powell Post Office Box 248, Hartwell, 30643 24 John Scoggins P.O. Box 1083, Veteran's Drive, Danielsville, 30633 25 Tommy Stephenson 122 North Bowden Street, Commerce, 30529 26 Charlie Watts 505 Hardee Street, Dallas, 30132 27 Bill Cummings 735 Morgan Valley Road, Rockmart, 30153 28 Mike A. Evans 209 Pine Lake Drive, Cumming, 30130 29 William A. Atkins 510 Concord Road, Smyrna, 30082 30 Matt A. Towery 4540 Frederick Drive, Atlanta, 30336 31 Lynda Coker 4560 Ponte Vedra Drive, Marietta, 30067 32 John W. Hammond Post Office Box 548, Marietta, 30061 33 Roy E. Barnes 4841 Brookwood Drive, Mableton, 30059 34 Jack Vaughan, Jr. 2410 Tammeron Drive, Marietta, 30064 35 Tom Cauthorn Post Office Box 3067, Marietta, 30061-3067 36 Earl Ehrhart 4725 Bradford Lane, Powder Springs, 30073 37 Mitchell Kaye 2137 Spindrift Court, Marietta, 30062 38 Kemmel W. Shipp P. O. Box 1508, 3887 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw, 30144 39 Kip Klein 288 Lawrence Street, Marietta, 30060 40 Steven C. Clark 4985 Shallow Ridge Road, Kennesaw, 30144 41 Joseph M. Burkhalter 345 Rolling Mist Court, Alpharetta, 30202 42 Thomas R. Campbell, Jr. 1088 Canton Street, Roswell, 30075 43 Dorothy Felton 465 Tanacrest Drive, N.W., Atlanta, 30328 44 Sharon Trense 135 Classic Cove, Atlanta, 30350 45 Demetrios J. Skandalakis 5610 Windy Ridge Drive, Atlanta, 30342 45 Bob Irvin 133 Peachtree St., NE, Suite 2300, Atlanta, 30303 46 Kathy Ashe 82 Westminster Drive, N.E., Atlanta, 30309 47 Jim Martin 44 Broad Street, Suite 500, Atlanta, 30303 48 Grace W. Davis 1474 Stewart Avenue, S.W., Atlanta, 30310 49 Pamela A. Stanley 706 Foundry Street, N.W., Atlanta, 30314 50 LaNett Stanley 712 Gary Road, N.W., Atlanta, 30318 51 J. E. McKinney 765 Shorter Terrace, N.W., Atlanta, 30318 52 Henrietta M. Canty 487 Lynn Valley Road, S.W., Atlanta, 30311 53 Robert A. Holmes Post Office Box 110009, Atlanta, 30311-0009 54 Tyrone Brooks Station A, Post Office Box 11185, Atlanta, 30310-0185 55 Dick Lane 2704 Humphries Street, East Point, 30344 56 Nan Orrock 1070 Delaware Avenue, S.E., Atlanta, 30316 57 Georganna Sinkfield 179 Tonawanda Drive, S.E., Atlanta, 30315 58 Sharon Beasley Teague 1107 Pine Tree Trail, College Park, 30349. 59 Charles B. Ladd 5218 Fontainebleau Court, Atlanta, 30360 60 J. Max Davis 1177 West Nancy Creek Drive, N.E., Atlanta, 30319 61 Doug Teper 2517 Ellijay Drive, Atlanta, 30319 62 Tom Sherrill 2404 Brookdale Drive, N.E., Atlanta, 30345 63 Betty Jo Williams 2024 Castleway Drive, N.E., Atlanta, 30345 64 Thomas E. Lawrence 18 Capitol Square, LOB, Suite 408, Atlanta, 30334 65 Michele Henson 4140 Creek Stone Court, Stone Mountain, 30083 66 June Hegstrom 3291 Church Street, Scottdale, 30079 67 Mike Polak 446 Candler Street, N.E., Atlanta, 30307 68 Jo Ann McClinton 132 East Lake Drive, S.E., Atlanta, 30317 69 Barbara J. Mobley Post Office Box 371442, Decatur, 30037 70 Thurbert E. Baker 4048 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, 30034 71 Vernon Jones Post Office Box 361360, Decatur, 30036-1360 72 Mamie M. Randolph 1625 Flintwood Drive, S.E., Atlanta, 30316 73 Henrietta E. Turnquest 3471 Cherry Ridge Place, Decatur, 30034 74 Barbara Jean Bunn 2635 Stanton Road, Conyers, 30208 75 Earl L. O'Neal 1381 Northside Drive, Conyers, 30207 76 Scott Dix 4112 Cumberland Drive, Snellville, 30278 77 Charles E. Bannister 312 Emily Drive, Lilburn, 30247 78 Ronald A. Crews 944 Millbrook Court, Tucker, 30084 79 Bill Goodwin 6260 Indian River Drive, Norcross, 30092 80 Brooks P. Coleman, Jr. 3919 Hillside Drive, Duluth, 30136 81 Ralph L. Johnston 4574 Bogie Road, Duluth, 30136 82 Vinson Wall 164 East Oak Street, Lawrenceville, 30245 83 John D. Dickinson 2789 Adella Court, Snellville, 30278 84 Jere W. Johnson Post Office Box 224, Grayson, 30221 85 Keith Breedlove Post Office Box 165, Suite 100, Buford, 30518 86 John O. Mobley, Jr. 983 Brandywine Drive, Winder, 30680 87 Tyrone Carrell Post Office Box 561, Monroe, 30655 88 Mary Louise McBee 145 Pine Valley Place, Athens, 30606 89 Keith G. Heard Post Office Box 5068, Athens, 30606 90 Charles Yeargin 305 Heard Street, Elberton, 30635 91 Frank E. Stancil Post Office Box 694, Watkinsville, 30677 92 Denny M. Dobbs Post Office Box 3020, Covington, 30209 93 Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Post Office Box 777, Riverdale, 30274 94 William J. Lee 5325 Hillside Drive, Forest Park, 30050 95 Gail M. Buckner 1262 Trahlyta Terrace, Lake City, 30260 96 Jimmy Benefield Post Office Box 5077, Atlanta, 30302 97 Dorthy Gail Johnson 9363 Forest Knoll Drive, Jonesboro, 30236 98 William A. Hembree 8557 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, 30134 99 Dennis H. Chandler 1929 South Flat Rock Road, Douglasville, 30134 100 Charles Thomas, Jr. Post Office Box 686, Temple, 30179 101 John Simpson 302-A Newnan Street, Carrollton, 30117 102 Vance C. Smith, Jr. Post Office Box 171, Pine Mountain, 31822 103 Donna Staples Brooks Post Office 2037, Newnan, 30264 104 Lynn A. Westmoreland 635 North Glynn Street, Fayetteville, 30214 105 Daniel J. Lakly 306 Raintree Bend, Peachtree City, 30269 106 John P. Yates 961 Birdie Road, Griffin, 30223 107 John Carlisle Post Office Box 120, Griffin, 30233 108 Leland L. Maddox 15 Wynfield Drive, Stockbridge, 30281 109 Larry Smith Post Office Box 4155, Jackson, 30233 110 Curtis S. Jenkins Post Office Box 634, Forsyth, 31029 111 R. M. Channell Post Office Box 839, Greensboro, 30642 112 Robert Harris 969 Ginger Hill Road, N.E., Thomson, 30824 113 Martha W. Moore 12 Plantation Hills Drive, Evans, 30809 114 Robin L. Williams Post Office Box 15993, Augusta, 30919-1993 115 Jack Connell Post Office Box 308, Augusta, 30903 116 Bettieanne Childers Hart Post Office Box 774, Jonesboro, 30830 117 George M. Brown Post Office Box 1114, Augusta, 30903 118 Henry Howard 2047 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Augusta, 30901 119 Mike Padgett 3010 1/2 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, 30906 120 Emory E. Bargeron Post Office Box 447, Louisville, 30434 121 Jimmy Lord Post Office Box 254, Sandersville, 31082 122 Bobby Eugene Parham Post Office Box 606, Milledgeville, 31061 123 Kenneth W. Birdsong Route One Box 1360, Gordon, 31031 124 David E. Lucas 2594 Saratoga Drive, Macon, 31211 125 Denmark Groover Post Office Box 755, Macon, 31202 126 Robert A. B. Reichert Post Office Box 6497, Macon, 31208 127 William C. Randall Post Office Box 121, Macon, 31202 128 Robert Ray Route Four, Box 1071, Fort Valley, 31030 129 Robert M. Crawford Post Office Box 700, Zebulon, 30292 130 Wade Milam Post Office Box 1361, LaGrange, 30241 131 Carl Von Epps Post Office Box 1368, LaGrange, 30240 132 Ronnie Culbreth Post Office Box 4781, Columbus, 31904 133 Carolyn F. Hugley Post Office Box 6342, Columbus, 31907 134 Maretta M. Taylor 1203 Bunker Hill Road, Columbus, 31907 135 Thomas B. Buck III Post Office Box 196, Columbus, 31902 136 Calvin Smyre Post Office Box 181, Columbus, 31902 137 Jimmy Skipper P. O. Box 488, 410 W. Lamar Street, Americus, 31709 138 Johnny Floyd Post Office Box 5260, Cordele, 31015 139 Roy H. Watson, Jr. Post Office Box 1905, Warner Robins, 31099 140 Lynmore James Route Two, Box 167A, Montezuma, 31063 141 Larry Walker Post Office Box 1234, Perry, 31069 142 Terry L. Coleman Post Office Box 157, Eastman, 31023 143 DuBose Porter Post Office Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, 31040 144 Larry Parrish 224 West Main Street, Swainsboro, 30401 145 John Godbee 18 Capitol Square, LOB, Ste 417, Atlanta, 30334 146 Bob Lane Post Office Box 275, Statesboro, 30458 147 Ann R. Purcell P. O. Box 1295, 410 Willowpeg Way, Rincon, 31326-1295 148 Diane Harvey Johnson Post Office Box 5544, Savannah, 31414 149 Dorothy B. Pelote Post Office Box 1802, Savannah, 31402 150 Sonny Dixon Post Office Box 18266, Garden City, 31408 151 Tom Bordeaux 126 East Liberty Street, Savannah, 31401-4411 152 Anne Mueller 13013 Hermitage Road, Savannah, 31419 153 Eric B. Johnson 22 Noble Glen Drive, Savannah, 31406 154 Clinton Oliver Post Office Box 237, Glennville, 30427 155 Fisher Barfoot 1302 North Loop Road, Vidalia, 30474 156 Newt Hudson Route One, Box 29-A, Rochelle, 31079 157 Ray Holland Post Office Box 1988, Ashburn, 31714 158 Gerald E. Greene Route Three, Box 316, Cuthbert, 31740 159 Robert Hanner Post Office Box 310, Dawson, 31742 160 Cathy Cox Post Office Box 1932, Bainbridge, 31717 161 John White Post Office Box 3506, Albany, 31706 162 Lawrence R. Roberts 1117 East Clark Avenue, Albany, 31705 163 Tommy Chambless Post Office Box 2008, Albany, 31703-2001 164 A. Richard Royal Post Office Box 607, Camilla, 31730 165 Henry Bostick Post Office Box 94, Tifton, 31793 166 Hanson Carter P. O. Box 711, 808 River Road, Nashville, 31639 167 Van Streat, Sr. Post Office Box 95, Nicholls, 31554 168 Harry D. Dixon 1303 Coral Road, Waycross, 31501 169 Tommy Smith Route One, Alma, 31510 170 Roger Byrd Post Office Box 756, Hazlehurst, 31539 171 Hinson Mosley 1901 Old Screven Road, Jesup, 31545 172 James Marvin Floyd Post Office Box 1009, Hinesville, 31313 173 E. C. Tillman 1910 Kay Avenue, Brunswick, 31520 174 Willou Smith 127 F. Street, Suite Two, Brunswick, 31520 175 Charles C. Smith, Jr. Post Office Drawer 766, St. Marys, 31558 176 Robert L. Patten Route One, Box 180, Lakeland, 31635 177 Tim Golden 821 West Cranford Avenue, Valdosta, 31602 178 Henry L. Reaves Route Two, Box 290, Quitman, 31643 179 Kermit Francis Bates, Jr. Post Office Box 915, Bainbridge, 31717 180 Theo Titus III RFD 1, Box 441, Thomasville, 31792

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RESULTS OF REFERENDUM ELECTIONS STATUS OF REFERENDUM ELECTIONS SINCE 1953 Georgia Laws Referendums Proposed Results Not Known Not Held Final Result 1953 (Jan./Feb.) 14 1 2 11 1953 (Nov./Dec.) 21 5 0 16 1955 17 1 1 15 1956 39 4 1 34 1957 24 0 1 23 1958 45 2 2 41 1959 34 0 1 33 1960 47 7 1 39 1961 27 0 1 26 1962 38 1 2 35 1963 39 1 5 33 1964 35 2 3 30 1964 Ex. Sess. 9 1 1 7 1965 23 3 0 20 1966 25 0 2 23 1967 39 0 2 37 1968 48 3 1 44 1969 48 3 3 42 1970 44 4 1 39 1971 43 0 5 38 1971 Ex. Sess. 3 0 0 3 1972 64 1 1 62 1973 21 1 2 18 1974 25 1 1 23 1975 33 1 1 31 1975 Ex. Sess. 1 0 0 1 1976 26 0 2 24 1977 13 0 0 13 1978 25 0 1 24 1979 5 0 0 5 1980 22 0 4 18 1981 10 0 2 8 1982 36 0 0 36 1983 18 0 2 16 1984 38 0 2 36 1985 25 0 4 21 1986 66 0 8 58 1987 43 0 1 42 1988 71 1 9 61 1989 20 0 5 15 1989 Ex. Sess. 1 0 0 1 1990 68 0 5 63 1991 33 0 7 26 1991 Ex. Sess. 5 0 1 4 1992 62 1 4 57 1993 20 3 3 14 TOTALS 1395 46 97 1252

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REFERENDUM ELECTION RESULTS Georgia Laws 1953, January-February Session : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Carroll 3012 Town of Mt. Zion charter 3/21/53 For: 55 Agn: 30 Chatham 2538 Homestead exemption; school taxes Not held 3249 Board of commissioners; creation 5/13/53 For: 4445 Agn: 8483 Frnaklin 3030 County commissioners and board of finance 11/2/54 For: 1152 Agn: 565 Gilmer 3103 City of Ellijay; corporate limits 6/1/53 For: 69 Agn: 151 Gilmer 588 City of Ellijay 6/1/53 For: 69 Agn: 151 Gwinnett 3187 City of Lawrenceville; city manager 6/27/53 For: 55 Agn: 61 Irwin 2495 Tax commissioner; creation of office 11/2/54 For: 568 Agn: 694 Mitchell 2577 City of Camilla; treasurer Not held Murray 2458 Town of Spring Place; alley closing 5/19/53 For: 36 Agn: 48 2340 City of Chatsworth Results not known Murray 2444 Tax commissioner; compensation 4/21/53 For: 553 Agn: 261 Troup 2276 City of West Point; corporate limits 4/1/53 For: 250 Agn: 112 Whitfield 2128 City Court of Dalton 3/26/53 For: 210 Agn: 2613

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Georgia Laws 1953, November-December Session : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Burke 2049 Board of commissioners; county employees' pension fund 9/8/54 For: 1833 Agn: 648 Cherokee 2668 Certain county officers; compensation 11/2/54 For: 913 Agn: 674 Clayton 2855 City of Forest Park Results not known Clayton 2029 City of Jonesboro; corporate limits 12/9/53 For: 64 Agn: 229 Clayton 2064 City of Lake Tara; charter repeal Results not known Coweta 2040 City of Newnan; corporate limits 2/6/54 For: 1406 Agn: 603 Crisp 2407 City of Cordele; corporate limits 10/5/54 City vote : For: 202 Agn: 132 County vote : For: 23 Agn: 252 Decatur 2197 City of West Bainbridge; incorporation 1/11/54 For: 200 Agn: 527 DeKalb 2578 City of Decatur; tax rate 10/21/54 For: 466 Agn: 827 Early 2282 City of Blakely; corporate limits 4/19/54 For: 45 Agn: 82 Elbert 2987 City of Elberton 3/23/54 For: 958 Agn: 248 Forsyth 2674 County indebtedness Results not known Greene 2455 County commissioner 3/23/54 For: 1637 Agn: 1807 Habersham 2745 City of Clarkesville; new charter 2/16/54 For: 154 Agn: 164 McDuffie 2584 City of Thomson 3/12/54 For: 253 Agn: 290 Miller 2814 City Court of Miller County Results not known Richmond 2610 City of Augusta; corporate limits Results not known Richmond 2476 City of Augusta; corporate limits 11/17/54 For: 259 Agn: 189 Sumter 2972 City of Americus; tax rate 1/12/54 For: 382 Agn: 431 Troup 2858 City of West Point; corporate limits 1/27/54 City vote : For: 140 Agn: 6 Outside city vote : For: 65 Agn: 53 Twiggs 2570 County commissioner 11/2/54 For: 161 Agn: 626

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Georgia Laws 1955 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Baldwin 2830 Board of commissioners 4/20/55 For: 1079 Agn: 716 Clarke 3057 City of Athens/Clarke County; school systems 5/4/55 For: 1124 Agn: 564 Clayton 2781 City of Morrow 4/16/55 For: 75 Agn: 30 Clayton and Fulton 2884 City of College Park; corporate limits 5/14/55 For: 46 Agn: 13 DeKalb 2806 Form of government 5/18/55 (1) Single Com. For: 750 Multiple Com. For: 5013 (2) Co. Exec. For: 2728 Co. Manager For: 2733 Elbert 2117 City Court of Elberton 3/7/56 For: 4471 Agn: 522 Fulton 2650 City of Hapeville Results not known Gwinnett 3163 City of Lawrenceville: corporate limits 3/19/55 For: 25 Agn: 89 Hall 3038 Tax commissioner; creation of office 11/28/55 For: 2163 Agn: 775 Hall 2627 Certain county officers; compensation 11/28/55 For: 2144 Agn: 826 Houston 2093 City of Warner Robins 4/5/55 For: 234 Agn: 547 Jackson 2853 City of Commerce Not held Laurens 2620 City of Dublin; water, light, and gas commission 5/10/55 For: 582 Agn: 1327 Lumpkin 2892 County commissioner 4/13/55 For: 337 Agn: 109 Rockdale 2428 Certain county officers; compensation 4/16/55 For: 610 Agn: 877 Tift 2344 City of Tifton; commissioners 4/27/55 For: 764 Agn: 270 Wayne 2858 City of Jesup 4/27/55 For: 383 Agn: 206

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Georgia Laws 1956 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Baldwin 2725 Board of commissioners; districts; elections 4/3/56 For: 1394 Agn: 1385 Baldwin (1 of 2) 2865 City of Milledgeville; corporate limits 7/18/56 For: 107 Agn: 58 Baldwin (1 of 2) 2865 City of Milledgeville; corporate limits 10/15/56 For: 463 Agn: 243 Baldwin 3003 City of Milledgeville; corporate limits 7/18/56 For: 12 Agn: 51 Banks 2056 Sheriff; compensation 3/14/56 For: 1054 Agn: 1378 Barrow 3100 City of Winder; corporate limits 5/4/56 For: 13 Agn: 103 Carroll 2797 City Court of Carrollton 11/6/56 For: 1305 Agn: 2344 Carroll 2877 City of Whitesburg; police court Results not known Chattooga 2899 County commissioner 9/12/56 For: 2142 Agn: 1167 Clayton (1 of 2) 2040 City of Forest Park Results not known Clayton (1 of 2) 2040 City of Forest Park Results not known Clayton 2518 City of Mountain View; incorporation 3/24/56 For: 341 Agn: 44 Clayton and Fulton 2744 City of College Park; corporate limits 4/28/56 For: 28 Agn: 22 Colquitt 2399 Certain county officers; compensation 2/28/56 For: 3864 Agn: 2411 Colquitt 2403 Tax commissioner; creation of office 2/28/56 For: 3939 Agn: 2540 Colquitt 2830 City of Moultrie 10/1/56 * * City Vote : West Moultrie Area: For: 1986 Agn: 169 Colonial Heights Area: For: 2002 Agn: 159 Crestwood Gardens Area: For: 2005 Agn: 167 East Moultrie Area: For: 2004 Agn: 165 Tifton Highway Area: For: 1989 Agn: 173 Sylvester Drive Area: For: 1976 Agn: 175 Area Vote : Area 1-West Moultrie Area: For: 99 Agn: 57 Area 2-Colonial Heights Area: For: 145 Agn: 83 Area 3-Crestwood Gardens Area: For: 27 Agn: 87 Area 4-East Moultrie Area: For: 41 Agn: 147 Area 5-Tifton Highway Area: For: 29 Agn: 107 Area 6-Sylvester Drive Area: For: 78 Agn: 144 DeKalb 2932 City Court of Decatur 5/16/56 For: 12520 Agn: 5846 DeKalb 3237 Multiple member commission form of government 5/16/56 For: 18393 Agn: 2001 DeKalb (1 of 2) 3237 Chairman and board of commissioners 5/16/56 For: (a) 4743 For: (b) 15300 Fayette 2022 Tax commissioner; creation of office 2/25/56 For: 292 Agn: 37 Glascock 3507 Sheriff; compensation 3/14/56 For: 498 Agn: 227 Gwinnett 2502 Tax commissioner; county treasurer 11/6/56 For: 3383 Agn: 1641 Hall 3166 City of Lula; charter 3/27/56 Belton vote : For: 64 Agn: 2 Lula vote : For: 35 Agn: 3 Houston 2510 City of Warner Robins 5/8/56 For: 215 Agn: 30 Jackson 2887 City Court of Jefferson 9/12/56 For: 972 Agn: 1556 Laurens 3267 City of Dublin; elections Not held Miller 2799 Voting machines 9/12/56 For: 231 Agn: 580 Murray 3476 City of Chatsworth; corporate limits 8/25/56 For: 77 Agn: 109 Muscogee 2386 City of Columbus; corporate limits 9/12/56 City vote : For: 6179 Agn: 2356 Outside city vote : For: 516 Agn: 2070 Newton 2507 City of Covington; corporate limits 5/1/56 For: 109 Agn: 90 Richmond 2406 City of Augusta; land conveyance 4/18/56 For: 7769 Agn: 3734 Spalding 2412 City of Griffin; corporate limits 4/17/56 City vote : For: 948 Agn: 595 Affected area : For: 365 Agn: 400 Thomas 3159 Certain county officers; compensation 4/24/56 For: 902 Agn: 939 Thomas 3510 Tax commissioner; creation of office 4/24/56 For: 876 Agn: 957 Troup 2827 City of Hogansville; corporate limits 7/18/56 City vote : For: 216 Agn: 117 Outside city vote : For: 41 Agn: 159 Troup 3078 City of Hogansville; corporate limits 7/18/56 For: 257 Agn: 276 Troup 3423 City of North West Point; incorporation 4/25/56 For: 34 Agn: 111 Walker 2995 Town of Linwood Results not known Whitfield 2093 City of Dalton 3/15/56 For: 985 Agn: 1831

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Georgia Laws 1957 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bartow 2048 City of Cartersville; school board 3/12/57 For: 1010 Agn: 314 Bulloch 2877 City of Statesboro; corporate limits 7/26/57 Area 1 : For: 312 Agn: 14 Area 2 : For: 312 Agn: 14 Area 3 : For: 313 Agn: 13 Chatham 2003 City of Port Wentworth; charter 3/20/57 For: 422 Agn: 128 Clarke 2033 City of Athens 2/27/57 For: 617 Agn: 2112 Clarke 2036 City of Athens; recorder 2/27/57 For: 714 Agn: 2047 Cobb 3020 City of Acworth; new charter 5/4/57 For: 73 Agn: 181 Coffee 2833 City of Douglas 5/29/57 For: 485 Agn: 99 Colquitt 2205 City of Moultrie; corporate limits 3/11/57 For: 25 Agn: 53 Cook 3253 Board of commissioners; elections; districts 5/8/57 For: 227 Agn: 364 Dougherty 2595 City of Albany 5/20/57 For: 325 Agn: 720 Douglas 2358 City of Douglasville; corporate limits 5/3/57 City vote : For: 50 Agn: 53 Affected area : For: 2 Agn: 164 Emanuel 3317 City of Swainsboro; corporate limits 10/14/57 City vote : For: Area 1 and 2 Outside city vote : For: Area 2 Agn: Area 1 Gwinnett 2669 City of Lawrenceville; corporate limits 3/23/57 For: 27 Agn: 4 Hancock 2341 City of Sparta; tax rate Not held Henry 2121 Board of commissioners; elections 4/6/57 For: 784 Agn: 924 Miller 2194 Board of commissioners 4/2/57 Majority vote for $5.00 per meeting Pickens 2332 Town of Jasper; corporate limits 4/17/57 City vote : For: 78 Agn: 12 Outside city vote : For: 15 Agn: 213 Pickens 2400 Town of Jasper; council 4/17/57 For: 75 Agn: 10 Polk 2185 City of Cedartown 5/8/57 For: 656 Agn: 934 Pulaski 3353 City of Hawkinsville 4/30/57 For: 115 Agn: 266 Spalding 2809 City of Griffin 4/30/57 For: 552 Agn: 317 Twiggs 3002 Board of commissioners; elections 5/22/57 For: 156 Agn: 174 Walker 2419 Town of Linwood 4/27/57 For: 71 Agn: 29 Wilkinson 2383 Town of McIntyre 5/25/57 For: 49 Agn: 18

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Georgia Laws 1958 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bacon 3378 City of Alma; corporate limits 7/2/58 For: 206 Agn: 197 Baldwin 3302 Board of commissioners; terms; chairman 11/4/58 For: 932 Agn: 717 Barrow 2338 City of Winder; city manager 6/4/58 For: 131 Agn: 229 Bartow 2683 Tax commissioner; creation of office 9/10/58 For: 35 Agn: 1254 Bartow 2866 Certain county officers; compensation 9/10/58 For: 62 Agn: 1356 Brooks 2859 City of Quitman; commissioners 5/27/58 For: 173 Agn: 74 Clayton and Fulton 2363 City of College Park 5/14/58 For: 10 Agn: 0 Clayton and Fulton 2721 City of College Park 6/3/58 For: 738 Agn: 340 Clayton and Fulton 2453 City of College Park 5/19/58 For: 2 Agn: 0 Clayton and Fulton 2854 City of College Park 5/14/58 For: 0 Agn: 0 Clayton and Fulton 3212 City of East Point 7/16/58 For: 63 Agn: 28 Colquitt 2441 City of Moultrie; corporate limits 7/14/58 (Area 6) For: 53 Agn: 1 7/21/58 (Area 7) For: 110 Agn: 79 7/28/58 (Area 8) For: 31 Agn: 27 DeKalb 3318 City of Chamblee; corporate limits 5/10/58 City area vote : For: 41 Agn: 1 Affected area : For: 91 Agn: 41 Dodge 2207 Board of commissioners; creation 3/18/58 For: 571 Agn: 2997 Early 2829 City of Blakely; corporate limits 8/12/58 For: 59 Agn: 96 Emanuel 3143 City of Swainsboro; corporate limits 10/13/58 Parcel #1-City vote : For: 227 Agn: 15 Outside city : For: 143 Agn: 54 Parcel #2-City vote : For: 229 Agn: 15 Outside city : For: 39 Agn: 40 Parcel #3-City vote : For: 230 Agn: 14 Outside city : For: 24 Agn: 28 Fannin 3353 City of Blue Ridge 5/17/58 For: 162 Agn: 282 Franklin 2644 City of Carnesville; corporate limits 4/22/58 For: 33 Agn: 21 Gordon 2131 City of Calhoun 3/26/58 City vote : For: 234 Agn: 75 County vote : For: 203 Agn: 256 Hall 2279 City of Gainesville; commissioners 4/1/58 For: 925 Agn: 169 Haralson 2820 City of Bremen; education tax Not held Henry 3127 Certain county officers; compensation 5/21/58 For: 346 Agn: 206 Henry 3132 City of Stockbridge; corporate limits 4/30/58 City vote : For: 61 Agn: 75 Outside city : For: 16 Agn: 116 Henry 3198 City of Hampton; corporate limits 4/30/58 City vote : For: 92 Agn: 3 Outside city : For: 37 Agn: 9 Henry 3367 City of McDonough; corporate limits Results not known Jasper 2921 City of Monticello; corporate limits 6/3/58 City vote : For: 147 Agn: 107 Outside city : For: 15 Agn: 50 Jeff Davis 3288 Board of commissioners; creation 4/19/58 For: 1025 Agn: 901 Lowndes 2624 City of Valdosta; city manager 4/14/58 For: 907 Agn: 243 Newton 2269 City of Covington 7/9/58 For: 151 Agn: 460 Polk 2468 Town of Van Wert; charter repeal 9/10/58 For: 7 Agn: 235 Pulaski 2826 Tax commissioner; creation of office 11/4/58 For: 222 Agn: 235 Putnam 2980 City of Eatonton 6/11/58 For: 42 Agn: 257 Tift 2696 City of Tifton (two elections held) 4/30/58 City vote : For: 669 Agn: 43 Outside city : For: 333 Agn: 286 Tift 2930 City of Tifton 5/7/58 Results not known Ware 2763 City of Manor 5/17/58 For: 19 Agn: 100 Wilkes 2091 Board of commissioners; election 11/4/58 For: 749 Agn: 98 White 3224 Board of commissioners; creation Not held

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Georgia Laws 1959 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bartow 2782 City of Cartersville; corporation limits 4/29/59 For: 79 Agn: 154 Bartow 2793 City of Cartersville; corporate limits 4/29/59 For: 3 Agn: 21 Bartow 2797 City of Adairsville; coporate limits 5/12/59 For: 77 Agn: 120 Bartow 2907 City of White (Sec. 2) (two elections held) 5/16/59 County election, Sec. 2 : For: 7 Agn: 36 City election : For: 27 Agn: 45 Bartow 2920 City of Kingston; new charter 5/16/59 For: 49 Agn: 2 Cattoosa 2161 Board of commissioners; creation 3/2/59 For: 718 Agn: 2430 Chattooga 2809 City of Summerville; new charter 5/23/59 For: 160 Agn: 462 Cherokee 2494 Certain county officers; compensation 4/4/59 For: 1522 Agn: 509 Clayton and Fulton 2499 City of College Park; corporate limits 5/18/59 For: 14 Agn: 38 Clayton and Fulton 2508 City of College Park; corporate limits 5/18/59 For: 0 Agn: 0 Clayton and Fulton 2516 City of College Park; corporate limits 5/18/59 For: 5 Agn: 0 Clayton and Fulton 2521 City of College Park; corporate limits 5/18/59 For: 3 Agn: 0 Cobb and Douglas 3142 City of Austell-Parcel #2 8/18/59 For: 7 Agn: 8 Cobb and Dougls 3142 City of Austell-Parcel #3 8/4/59 For: 2 Agn: 11 Cobb and Douglas 3142 City of Austell-Parcel #1 8/25/59 For: 5 Agn: 49 Cobb and Douglas 3142 City of Austell-Parcel #4 8/11/59 For: 14 Agn: 15 Colquitt 2396 City of Norman Park; tax rate 5/25/59 For: 50 Agn: 81 Dougherty 2091 Board of commissioners; membership 4/12/60 For: 755 Agn: 417 Dougherty 3064 City of Albany; corporate limits; wards 6/8/59 For: 1413 Agn: 710 Douglas 2871 City of Lithia Springs; incorporation 4/8/59 For: 241 Agn: 569 Elbert 2627 Board of commissioners 4/8/59 For: 804 Agn: 436 Elbert 2621 Tax commissioner; compensation 4/8/59 For: 1041 Agn: 203 Elbert 2624 Certain county officers; compensation 4/8/59 For: 1014 Agn: 228 Emanuel 2592 City of Twin City 5/4/59 For: 200 Agn: 162 Gwinnett 3161 City of Dacula; new charter 5/9/59 For: 82 Agn: 45 Habersham 2178 City of Cornelia 4/13/59 For: 102 Agn: 91 McDuffie 2568 Certain county officers; compensation 6/30/59 For: 502 Agn: 75 Meriwether and Talbot 2534 City of Manchester 4/1/59 For: 109 Agn: 30 Newton 2780 City of Oxford 5/1/59 For: 30 Agn: 36 Polk 2171 City of Cedartown 5/19/59 City vote : For: 387 Agn: 75 County vote : For: 86 Agn: 291 Polk 2732 Certain county officers; compensation 3/16/60 For: 4388 Agn: 1624 Toombs 2010 Board of commissioners; creation 4/8/59 For: 1510 Agn: 827 Turner 2574 Board of commissioners; membership Not held Union 2053 Board of commissioners; creation 3/17/59 For: 810 Agn: 1629

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Georgia Laws 1960 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Banks 3035 Board of commissioners 9/14/60 For: 1197 Agn: 767 Berrien 3301 City of Nashville 11/8/60 For: 466 Agn: 418 Bibb 3223 Macon Bibb County; creation 6/1/60 City vote : For: 4598 Agn: 4288 Outside city vote : For: 1902 Agn: 7368 Payne City vote : For: 37 Agn: 55 Chatham 2273 Town of Thunderbolt; mayor and aldermen; terms 1/17/61 For: 151 Agn: 283 Chattooga 2715 Town of Trion; corporate limits 5/5/60 For: 53 Agn: 25 Clarke 2234 City of Athens; mayor and aldermen; terms 4/13/60 For: 276 Agn: 522 Cobb 2127 City of Smyrna; city manager; mayor Results not known Coweta 3020 City of Newnan; city manager; form of government 4/30/60 For: 320 Agn: 146 Douglas and Cobb 2118 City of Austell; corporate limits 3/26/60 For: 27 Agn: 38 Dodge 2608 Town of Rhine; mayor and council; terms 4/27/60 For: 146 Agn: 4 DeKalb 3158 City of Decatur; commissioners; terms Results not known Emanuel 2360 Board of commissioners; terms 11/8/60 For: 877 Agn: 2080 Evans 2251 City of Claxton; corporate limits 5/5/60 Proposed Area : For: 32 Agn: 62 Within City vote : For: 379 Agn: 107 Franklin 2143 County Commissioner Advisory Board 3/9/60 For: 2296 Agn: 1038 Fulton and Clayton 2849 City of College Park; corporate limits 5/14/60 For: 6 Agn: 0 Fulton and Clayton 2854 City of College Park; corporate limits 5/16/60 For: 21 Agn: 15 Greene 3089 Tax commissioner; compensation 4/28/60 For: 801 Agn: 823 Greene 3093 Certain county officers; compensation 4/28/60 For: 822 Agn: 835 Henry 3297 City of McDonough; corporate limits 5/18/60 Inside City vote : For: 61 Agn: 35 Outside City vote : For: 41 Agn: 83 Houston 2605 Tax commissioner; compensation 11/8/60 For: 4059 Agn: 959 Jefferson 2913 Town of Avera; mayor and council Results not known Lamar 2294 Certain county officers; compensation 5/11/60 For: 131 Agn: 193 Liberty 2237 Board of commissioners 3/30/60 For: 1096 Agn: 573 Lowndes 3125 City of Valdosta; corporate limits 4/15/60 For: 87 Agn: 656 McIntosh 2888 Clerk of the superior court; compensation Results not known McIntosh 2893 Sheriff; compensation Results not known McIntosh 2899 Tax commissioner; compensation Results not known McIntosh 2904 Ordinary; compensation Results not known Mitchell 2301 City of Camilla; corporate limits 4/27/60 City of Camilla For: 45 Agn: 15 Mitchell County For: 8 Agn: 1 Morgan 2518 Certain county officers; compensation 3/15/60 For: 1894 Agn: 332 Murray 3180 City of Spring Place; ad valorem taxes Not held Polk 2111 City of Cedartown; corporate limits 3/22/60 For: 74 Agn: 50 Pulaski 2991 Clerk of the superior court; compensation 9/14/60 For: 798 Agn: 962 Pulaski 2995 Tax collector; compensation 9/14/60 For: 803 Agn: 952 Pulaski 2998 Ordinary; compensation 9/14/60 For: 805 Agn: 949 Pulaski 3001 Sheriff; compensation 9/14/60 For: 810 Agn: 953 Pulaski 3009 Tax receiver; compensation 9/14/60 For: 777 Agn: 952 Rabun 2417 City of Clayton; new charter 5/25/60 For: 46 Agn: 160 Rockdale 2028 City of Conyers; commission form of government 3/2/60 For: 134 Agn: 283 Stewart 2051 County commissioner and advisory board 3/16/60 For: 418 Agn: 297 Walton 2056 Certain county officers; compensation 3/9/60 For: 3092 Agn: 918 Walton 2063 Board of commissioners; compensation 3/9/60 For: 2748 Agn: 1117 Walton 2067 Tax commissioner; compensation 3/9/60 For: 3181 Agn: 900 Wayne 2202 Board of commissioners; creation 3/4/60 For: 458 Agn: 1672 Whitfield 2003 County commissioner; compensation 3/2/60 For: 955 Agn: 1042 Whitfield 2007 Certain county officers; compensation 3/2/60 For: 1272 Agn: 746 Whitfield 2019 Tax commissioner; creation 3/2/50 For: 1227 Agn: 806

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Georgia Laws 1961 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Appling 2197 City of Baxley 4/18/61 For: 514 Agn: 292 Bartow 2782 City of Cartersville; corporate limits 6/10/61 For: 6 Agn: 44 Bartow 3382 City of Cartersville; corporate limits 6/10/61 For: 29 Agn: 20 Bartow 3469 City of Cartersville; corporate limits 6/10/61 For: 205 Agn: 159 Bibb 2441 City of Macon; corporate limits 5/24/61 City vote : For: 1560 Agn: 445 Outside city vote : For: 12269 Agn: 9037 Carroll 3118 City of Carrollton; mayor and council 5/20/61 For: 267 Agn: 764 Chatham 2969 City of Savannah; corporate limits 5/10/61 City of Savannah : For: 9176 Agn: 1679 Zone No. 1 : For: 886 Agn: 759 Zone No. 2 : For: 123 Agn: 277 Chatham 3072 Civil Service System of Chatham County 4/20/61 For: 137 Agn: 144 Chattooga 2658 City of Summerville; new charter 5/27/61 For: 338 Agn: 241 Colquitt 3041 City of Moultrie; tax rate Not held Early 2245 City of Blakely; corporate limits 6/13/61 For: 61 Agn: 56 Early 2260 City of Blakely; corporate limits 6/14/61 For: 35 Agn: 56 Forsyth 2252 City of Cumming; corporate limits 4/1/61 City vote : For: 108 Agn: 26 Outside city vote : For: 41 Agn: 142 Gwinnett 2583 City of Norcross; corporate limits 5/20/61 City vote : For: 45 Agn: 25 Outside city vote : For: 21 Agn: 43 Gwinnett 3156 City of Suwanee; new charter 4/29/61 For: 56 Agn: 15 Laurens 2598 City of Dublin; city manager 8/2/61 For: 1077 Agn: 463 Meriwether 2760 City of Manchester; corporate limits 5/3/61 For: 614 Agn: 322 Meriwether 3058 Board of commissioners; districts 5/31/61 For: 860 Agn: 320 Meriwether 3223 County treasurer; abolition of office 5/31/61 For: 680 Agn: 493 Meriwether 3416 Tax commissioner; compensation 5/31/61 For: 940 Agn: 243 Meriwether 3456 Certain county officers; compensation 5/31/61 For: 938 Agn: 254 Monroe 2994 City of Forsyth; mayor; water lines 10/4/61 For: 668 Agn: 245 Murray 3403 City of Spring Place; ad valorem taxes 6/24/61 For: 24 Agn: 19 Pike 2704 City of Zebulon; new charter 5/6/61 For: 52 Agn: 1 Polk 2931 City of Rockmart; corporate limits 12/2/61 See below * * Result: City of Rockmart For: 669 Agn: 174 Ward 1 For: 22 Agn: 36 Ward 2 For: 0 Agn: 17 Ward 3 For: 0 Agn: 0 Ward 4 For: 6 Agn: 69 Ward 5 For: 0 Agn: 1 Sumter 3251 City of Americus; new charter 5/9/61 For: 331 Agn: 954 Troup 2650 City of West Point; mayor and aldermen; elections 4/26/61 For: 143 Agn: 224

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Georgia Laws 1962 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bryan 2505 City of Richmond Hill; incorporation 4/4/62 For: 153 Agn: 119 Chatham 2707 Town of Pooler; tax rate 4/26/62 For: 110 Agn: 114 Clarke 2677 City of Athens; corporate limits; wards 5/23/62 For: 643 Agn: 521 Clarke 2751 City of Athens; public transportation system 4/25/62 For: 1228 Agn: 1361 Clayton and Fulton 2592 City of College Park; corporate limits 5/5/62 For: 32 Agn: 37 Clayton and Fulton 2599 City of College Park; mayor and council; elections 6/1/62 For: 214 Agn: 1061 Clayton and Fulton 3084 City of College Park; corporate limits 5/26/62 For: 4 Agn: 160 Columbia 2713 City of Martinez; incorporation 9/12/62 For: 85 Agn: 573 Emanuel 2359 Board of commissioners; districts; elections; terms 11/6/62 For: 450 Agn: 484 Fulton 2473 City of East Point; corporate limits 5/9/62 For: 1 Agn: 3 Fulton 2854 City of East Point; corporate limits 5/9/62 For: 1 Agn: 6 Fulton 2861 City of East Point; corporate limits 5/9/62 For: 6 Agn: 31 Fulton 3130 City of East Point; corporate limits 5/9/62 For: 25 Agn: 22 Gwinnett 2364 Pinball machines 11/6/62 For: 1737 Agn: 638 Henry 2403 Town of Locust Grove; corporate limits 4/25/62 For: 20 Agn: 27 Jackson 2620 City of Jefferson; corporate limits Not held Jackson 2624 City of Commerce; corporate limits 12/5/62 Inside City : For: 385 Agn: 108 Outside City : For: 58 Agn: 237 Laurens 2528 Town of Dudley; name changed to City of Dudley; mayor 3/28/62 For: 29 Agn: 4 Laurens 3052 County treasurer; abolition of office Not held Meriwether 2244 City of Manchester; commissioners 3/28/62 For: 234 Agn: 66 Meriwether 2396 City of Manchester; insurance for employees 3/28/62 For: 251 Agn: 47 Meriwether 2422 City of Manchester; board of commissioners; chairman 3/28/62 For: 224 Agn: 67 Meriwether 2603 City of Manchester; corporate limits 3/28/62 For: 231 Agn: 76 Meriwether 2613 City of Manchester; mayor and council; meetings 3/28/62 For: 227 Agn: 57 Mitchell 2158 City of Camilla; corporate limits 4/24/62 For: 15 Agn: 0 Murray 2576 City of Chatsworth; corporate limits 6/23/62 For: 143 Agn: 183 Muscogee 2164 Columbus-Muscogee Board of Commissioners; creation 4/11/62 Muscogee County : For: 6612 Agn: 9103 City of Columbus : For: 5563 Agn: 6032 Newton 3072 City of Covington; city manager 4/25/62 For: 550 Agn: 167 Oglethorpe 3202 City Court of Lexington; abolition 11/6/62 For: 392 Agn: 180 Putnam 2440 Certain county officers; compensation 11/6/62 For: 626 Agn: 129 Putnam 3048 Tax commissioner; creation of office 11/6/62 For: 548 Agn: 184 Terrell 2537 City of Dawson; corporate limits 7/11/62 #1-Defeated #2-Ratified Terrell 3186 City of Dawson Results not known Upson 2074 City of Thomaston 4/3/62 For: 577 Agn: 543 Warren 2981 Clerk of the superior court to attend the court of ordinary 11/6/62 For: 281 Agn: 313 Washington 3038 City of Tennille; corporate limits 5/2/62 In Proposed Area : For: 13 Agn: 44 In City of Tennille : For: 139 Agn: 58 Wayne 3110 Board of commissioners; creation 11/6/62 For: 664 Agn: 449 Wilkinson 2847 Town of McIntyre; corporate limits 4/7/62 For: 70 Agn: 21

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Georgia Laws 1963 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Baker 2928 Tax collector and tax receiver; compensation 4/25/63 For: 581 Agn: 343 Baldwin 3035 Civil and Criminal Court of Baldwin County 5/28/63 For: 142 Agn: 346 Bartow 2066 Sheriff's deputies and jailers; compensation 4/10/63 For: 721 Agn: 1170 Bartow 2070 Deputy clerk of the superior court; compensation 4/10/63 For: 545 Agn: 1330 Bartow 2074 Clerical help in the office of the ordinary; compensation 4/10/63 For: 666 Agn: 1230 Bartow 2078 County commissioner; clerical help; compensation 4/10/63 For: 532 Agn: 1343 Bartow 2082 Deputy tax commissioner; clerical help; compensation 4/10/63 For: 511 Agn: 1356 Bartow 2086 Sheriff; equipment 4/10/63 For: 714 Agn: 1172 Berrien 2627 City of Enigma; new charter 6/4/63 For: 15 Agn: 0 Bleckley 2382 Tax commissioner; creation of office 6/5/63 For: 209 Agn: 436 Cherokee 2016 City of Canton; corporate limits 5/1/63 For: 45 Agn: 29 Clayton 2723 City of Lovejoy; new charter Not held Clayton 2815 City of Riverdale; mayor and council; wards; city manager Not held Cobb 2781 Board of commissioners; creation 1/8/64 For: 2123 Agn: 4100 Colquitt 2203 City of Moultrie; tax rate Results not known DeKalb 3457 City of North Atlanta; incorporation 7/11/63 For(1): 508 For(2): 55 For(3): 842 Dougherty 3630 City of Albany; abolition of wards 7/29/63 For: 1034 Agn: 1406 Emanuel 2583 City of Swainsboro; corporate limits 5/13/63 Inside city : For: 243 Agn: 44 Outside city : For: 81 Agn: 41 Fulton 2887 City of East Point; corporate limits Not held Glynn 3249 City of Brunswick; mayor; city manager 10/1/63 For: 798 Agn: 570 Hall 3552 Board of commissioners; membership 9/3/63 For; 1421 Agn; 1571 Henry 2609 Board of commissioners; elections; terms; compensation 5/15/63 For Section 1: 669 For Section 2: 624 Houston 3330 City of Warner Robins 5/7/63 For: 1127 Agn: 776 Irwin 2602 Tax commissioner; creation of office 5/28/63 For: 91 Agn: 279 Jackson 2575 City of Commerce Not held Meriwether 2332 City of Warm Springs; tax rate Not held Muscogee 2731 City of Columbus; form of government 6/5/63 For: 3254 Agn: 1615 Newton 3017 Board of commissioners 5/15/63 For: 333 Agn: 669 Pulaski 3436 Tax commissioner; creation of office 6/18/63 For: 354 Agn: 321 Screven 2835 City of Sylvania; city manager 6/4/63 For: 160 Agn: 79 Talbot 2185 Board of commissioners 5/22/63 For: 239 Agn: 295 Telfair 2482 City of McRae; new charter 5/1/63 For: 130 Agn: 3 Thomas 3402 City of Boston; clerk and treasurer 5/20/63 For: 45 Agn: 126 Thomas 3405 City of Boston; marshal 5/20/63 For: 52 Agn: 127 Turner 2471 County commissioner 4/24/63 For: 249 Agn: 603 Walton 2600 Tax equalization program 7/24/63 For: 1715 Agn: 1838 Ware 2237 Board of commissioners; creation 5/30/63 For: 1727 Agn: 1373 Wilkes 2803 Certain county officers; compensation 5/28/63 For: 1304 Agn: 119 Wilkes 3447 Tax commissioner; compensation 5/28/63 For: 1281 Agn: 130

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Georgia Laws 1964 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Appling 2681 Certain county officers; compensation 6/17/64 For: 2543 Agn: 848 Brooks 2776 City of Quitman; commissioners Results not known Chatham 2288 Town of Pooler; taxation; bonds 4/15/64 For: 124 Agn: 61 Cherokee 2351 City of Woodstock; corporate limits Not held Cherokee 2431 City of Canton; corporate limits 4/8/64 For: 174 Agn: 394 Colquitt 2305 City of Moultrie; tax rate for schools 10/20/64 For: 1174 Agn: 613 Cook 2093 Board of commissioners; elections 3/4/64 For: 2003 Agn: 1612 Dodge 2954 City of Empire; new charter 6/2/64 For: 55 Agn: 71 Fulton 2478 City of Union City; repeal of charter 5/8/64 For: 214 Agn: 279 Fulton 2988 City of Alpharetta; corporate limits * * (Repealed by Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2342) Gwinnett 2733 City of Suwanee; new charter 5/11/64 For: 90 Agn: 4 Hancock 2088 Certain county officers; compensation 4/22/64 For: 251 Agn: 64 Harris 2939 Town of Pine Mountain; corporate limits 4/29/64 Inside : For: 61 Agn: 43 Outside : For: 0 Agn: 7 Hart 2028 Board of finance 9/9/64 Question A: 1246 Question B: 873 McDuffie 2095 Board of commissioners 4/1/64 For: 971 Agn: 1720 McDuffie 2104 Tax commissioner; creation of office 4/1/64 For: 985 Agn: 1708 McDuffie 2107 Sheriff and deputies; compensation 4/1/64 For: 982 Agn: 1705 Meriwether 2154 Town of Greenville; ad valorem tax rate Results not known Meriwether 2412 City of Woodbury; ad valorem tax 4/22/64 For: 110 Agn: 30 Monroe 2542 Board of commissioners Not held Murray 2672 County commissioner; compensation 9/9/64 For: 1868 Agn: 1763 Peach 2627 Board of commissioners: 4/29/64 (Three questions) Creation of the board For: 509 Agn: 502 Election of the board by the people For: 692 Selection of the board by the grand jury For: 93 Pickens 2066 County commissioner 3/4/64 For: 1822 Agn: 144 Pickens 2078 City of Jasper 3/21/64 Inside city : For: 43 Agn: 3 Outside city : For: 9 Agn: 0 Thomas 2497 Sheriff; compensation 4/29/64 For: 1685 Agn: 639 Tift 2208 City of Tifton; water and sewer lines 4/22/64 For: 281 Agn: 216 Tift 2361 City of Tifton; commissioners; compensation 4/22/64 For: 136 Agn: 368 Tift 2900 Board of commissioners; membership 5/13/64 For: 1992 Agn: 1290 Tift 3069 Board of commissioners; purchases 5/13/64 For: 2592 Agn: 738 Walker 2014 Ordinary; compensation 2/18/64 For: 4695 Agn: 285 Walker 2018 Tax commissioner; creation of office 2/18/64 For: 4673 Agn: 251 Walker 2024 Clerk of the superior court; compensation 2/18/64 For: 4655 Agn: 298 Walker 2643 Fire prevention districts 2/15/65 For: 246 Agn: 41 Fire district commissioners 3/22/65 For 3 member board 81 votes for each candidate Ware 2455 Tax commissioner; creation of office Not held Whitfield 2175 Board of commissioners; creation 3/20/64 For: 3817 Agn: 2807 Wilkinson 2314 Tax commissioner; creation of office 11/3/64 For: 933 Agn: 863

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Georgia Laws 1964, Extraordinary Session : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Baker 2096 Sheriff; compensation 7/15/64 For: 464 Agn: 529 Barrow 2347 City of Winder; mayor; terms 9/9/64 For: 507 Agn: 372 Cobb 2075 Board of commissioners 7/8/64 For: 7297 Agn: 2791 Cobb 2179 City of Elizabeth; new charter Results not known Dooly 2052 City of Byromville; corporate limits Not held Fulton 2342 City of Alpharetta; corporate limits 8/22/64 For: 57 Agn: 104 Troup 2256 City of Hogansville; tax for school purposes 9/2/64 For: 200 Agn: 410 Troup 2350 Small Claims and Committal Court of LaGrange; creation Results not known Worth 2116 City of Sylvester; new charter 12/2/64 For: 216 Agn: 32

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Georgia Laws 1965 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Appling 3142 Certain county officials and employees; compensation 11/8/66 For: 589 Agn: 556 Appling 3361 Board of commissioners; annual audit 11/8/66 For: 733 Agn: 326 Baldwin 2306 City of Milledgeville; mayor; terms 6/2/65 For: 544 Agn: 462 Baldwin 2316 Board of commissioner; elections 4/7/65 For: 801 Agn: 1878 Brooks 3226 City of Quitman; commissioners Results not known Chatham 3181 Isle of Hope Water, Fire, Sanitation, and Sewerage District Results not known Crisp 2167 City of Cordele; form of government 4/28/65 For: 828 Agn: 1198 Decatur 2819 City of Bainbridge; city manager 4/7/65 For: 1148 Agn: 688 Decatur 3245 Small Claims Court of Decatur County; creation 6/16/65 For: 447 Agn: 472 Dooly 2582 City of Unadilla; corporate limits 7/20/65 For: 56 Agn: 115 Echols 3160 City of Statenville; new charter 7/14/65 For: 72 Agn: 75 Fulton and Clayton 3391 City of College Park; corporate limits 4/30/66 * * Sec. 1 For: 3 Agn: 67 Sec. 2 For: 0 Agn: 7 Sec. 3 For: 0 Agn: 12 Sec. 4 For: 0 Agn: 6 Sec. 5 For: 8 Agn: 43 Sec. 6 For: 5 Agn: 12 Sec. 7 For: 6 Agn: 31 Habersham 2727 City of Cornelia 5/12/65 For: 92 Agn: 123 Houston 2650 City Court of Warner Robins; creation 6/22/65 For: 1847 Agn: 1657 Jackson 3408 City of Jefferson; corporate limits Results not known Liberty 3342 Town of Allenhurst; incorporation 5/10/65 For: 51 Agn: 0 Madison 3068 Certain county officers; compensation 6/16/65 Effective date: For 1/1/66: 1384 For 1/1/67: 422 McDuffie 2480 Coroner; compensation 5/12/65 For: 105 Agn: 58 Putnam 2862 Board of commissioners; compensation 6/16/65 For: 183 Agn: 199 Thomas 2680 Fire protection districts; creation 6/16/65 Fire Dist. No. 1 For: 226 Agn: 49 Fire Dist. No. 2 For: 116 Agn: 46 Fire Dist. No. 3 For: 364 Agn: 535 Tift 2541 Ordinary; compensation * * Each of these Acts has an effective date of January 1, 1966. 6/16/65 For: 953 Agn: 353 Tift 2608 Clerk of the superior court; compensation * 6/16/65 For: 952 Agn: 381 Tift 2705 Tax commissioner; compensation * 6/16/65 For: 943 Agn: 361

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Georgia Laws 1966 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Appling 2754 Board of commissioners; elections 11/8/66 For: 728 Agn: 479 Atkinson 2107 County Court of Atkinson County; abolition 11/8/66 For: 1004 Agn: 704 Bartow 2144 City of Adairsville; mayor and council; compensation 4/2/66 For: 167 Agn: 48 Bartow 2454 City of Adairsville; corporate limits 4/2/66 For: 210 Agn: 105 Bryan 2466 City Court of Pembroke; abolition 9/14/66 For: 368 Agn: 1148 Bulloch 2316 City of Statesboro; mayor and council; terms 11/8/66 For: 265 Agn: 183 Fulton and DeKalb 3337 City of Atlanta; corporate limits 5/11/66 Sandy Springs : For: 2504 Agn: 5173 Adamsville : For: 198 Agn: 151 Floyd 3129 Floyd School District; creation 4/12/66 For: 1459 Agn: 3759 Habersham 2404 City of Cornelia; city manager; compensation 4/27/66 For: 150 Agn: 115 Habersham 2625 City of Cornelia; commission; compensation 4/27/66 For: 149 Agn: 114 Habersham 3102 City of Cornelia; eminent domain outside corporate limits 4/27/66 For: 144 Agn: 118 Habersham 3144 City of Cornelia; mayor and commission; elections 4/27/66 For: 157 Agn: 105 Hall 3305 Board of commissioners; membership; districts; elections 11/8/66 For: 4842 Agn: 4335 Irwin 2472 Tax commissioner; creation of office 4/27/66 For: 184 Agn: 387 Jackson 3025 City of Jefferson; corporate limits Not held Jeff Davis 2352 City of Denton; incorporation 4/6/66 For: 162 Agn: 58 Meriwether 2266 Certain county officers; compensation 11/8/66 For: 1495 Agn: 2994 Meriwether 2521 Town of Luthersville; corporate limits 5/7/66 For: 40 Agn: 19 Meriwether 3318 City of Woodbury; mayor and council; elections; compensation 5/11/66 For: 27 Agn: 6 Meriwether 3403 City of Greenville; corporate limits 5/4/66 For: 24 Agn: 19 Miller 2867 City of Colquitt; corporate limits Not held Miller 3372 Small Claims Court of Miller County; creation 5/4/66 For: 180 Agn: 153 Pike 3170 City of Zebulon; corporate limits 4/30/66 For: 89 Agn: 14 Stephens 2628 Board of commissioners; terms 11/8/66 For: 1443 Agn: 1554 Wayne 3099 City of Jesup; corporate limits 5/25/66 For: 1083 Agn: 603

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Georgia Laws 1967 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Banks 2538 County board of education 6/28/67 For: 333 Agn: 219 Banks and Habersham 2610 Town of Baldwin; mayor Not held Barrow 3326 City of Statham; new charter 5/19/67 For: 185 Agn: 93 Ben Hill 2987 City of Fitzgerald; board of education 6/13/67 For: 179 Agn: 507 Bulloch 3483 City of Statesboro; corporate limits 7/28/67 For: 490 Agn: 111 Bulloch 2997 Town of Brooklet; mayor and council; terms 9/1/67 For: 33 Agn: 3 Catoosa 2207 Board of commissioners; creation 4/15/67 For: 1139 Agn: 3373 Catoosa 2225 County board of education; membership; elections 4/15/67 For: 1426 Agn: 2993 Chattahoochee 2530 County board of education; terms Not held Clarke 2929 County board of education; membership 6/7/67 For: 663 Agn: 570 Clarke 3215 County school district taxes Not held Cook 2507 County board of education; members; elections 8/16/67 For: 584 Agn: 135 Crisp 2691 County board of education; members; elections 9/14/67 For: 266 Agn: 32 Dooly 2467 City of Vienna; corporate limits 6/20/67 For: 12 Agn: 9 Dooly 2922 County board of education 6/20/67 For: 807 Agn: 173 Echols 3491 City of Statenville; new charter 5/15/67 For: 62 Agn: 106 Floyd 2163 City of Rome; corporate limits 4/26/67 For: 333 Agn: 794 Gordon 2898 Fire protection services; districts 6/21/67 For: 286 Agn: 111 Henry 2595 City of Stockbridge; corporate limits 5/13/67 Inside city : For: 101 Agn: 87 Outside city : For: 43 Agn: 475 Houston 2606 City of Warner Robins; corporate limits 4/25/67 For: 2292 Agn: 680 Houston 3241 County school superintendent; appointment 11/7/67 For: 1001 Agn: 2317 Houston 3244 County board of education; election; membership 11/7/67 For: 2559 Agn: 757 Lowndes 2118 Town of Dasher; incorporation 4/11/67 For: 59 Agn: 5 McDuffie 2169 Sheriff; personnel; compensation; vehicles 4/26/67 For: 1069 Agn: 539 Meriwether 2011 City of Greenville; new charter 4/3/67 For: 41 Agn: 0 Murray 2458 City of Chatsworth; corporate limits 5/31/67 For: 154 Agn: 19 Newton 2405 County board of education 5/3/67 For: 1258 Agn: 598 Newton 2784 Board of commissioners 5/3/67 For: 1301 Agn: 540 Pike 2448 Tax commissioner; creation of office 9/6/67 For: 454 Agn: 52 Pike 3152 County board of education; membership; elections 9/6/67 For: 441 Agn: 65 Polk 2718 County board of education; members; terms 11/5/68 For: 3306 Agn: 1245 Pulaski 3463 Pulaski County/City of Hawkinsville; school systems; merger 11/7/67 Pulaski County : For: 249 Agn: 482 City of Hawkinsville : For: 466 Agn: 236 Randolph 2243 Tax commissioner; compensation 4/26/67 Proposition #1 : For: 1109 Proposition #2 : For: 782 Stephens 3005 County board of education 5/2/67 For: 709 Agn: 1016 Stewart 3227 Clerk of the superior court; compensation 11/5/68 For: 1097 Agn: 88 Thomas 2115 City of Thomasville; taxation for schools 3/28/67 For: 841 Agn: 398 Turner 2694 City of Sycamore; corporate limits 5/26/67 For: 162 Agn: 51 Union 3064 Sheriff; compensation 6/28/67 For: 235 Agn: 790 Whitfield 2277 City of Dalton; mayor and council; terms; elections 4/19/67 For: 516 Agn: 607

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Georgia Laws 1968 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Atkinson 2882 Board of commissioners; membership; chairman 4/17/68 For: 591 Agn: 216 Bacon 3542 Tax commissioner; creation of office 6/11/68 For: 400 Agn: 321 Banks Habersham 2400 Town of Baldwin; mayor; term Results not known Berrien 2241 Board of commissioners Not held Bibb 2835 County board of education and orphanage 11/5/68 For: 14736 Agn: 7193 Bleckley 2278 City of Cochran; corporate limits 6/19/68 For: 351 Agn: 781 Candler 2446 County board of education; creation of new board 5/7/68 For: 296 Agn: 467 Carroll 2256 County school superintendent; appointment 4/24/68 For: 250 Agn: 1341 Carroll 2841 County board of education; election 4/24/68 For: 547 Agn: 1087 Charlton 2342 City of Folkston; corporate limits 9/11/68 For: 118 Agn: 145 Charlton 2984 City of Homeland; new charter Results not known Chatham 2636 Board of Education of the City of Savannah and Chatham County 11/5/68 For: 11874 Agn: 11276 Chattahoochee 2717 County board of education; terms 7/12/68 For: 4 Agn: 20 Cherokee 3751 County board of education; districts 11/5/68 For: 2042 Agn: 1755 Coffee 2177 County board of education; creation of new board 4/24/68 For: 546 Agn: 1101 Coffee 2181 Board of commissioners; creation 4/24/68 For: 508 Agn: 1100 Colquitt 2130 City of Moultrie 4/23/68 For: 540 Agn: 715 Columbia 2708 County board of education; election 9/11/68 For: 2048 Agn: 320 Decatur 2565 County board of education; election 5/1/68 For: 971 Agn: 1104 Decatur 2756 City of Bainbridge; aldermen 6/5/68 For: 292 Agn: 137 Douglas 2262 County school superintendent; appointment 5/21/68 For: 189 Agn: 1025 Douglas 3764 County board of education; election; membership 5/21/68 For: 498 Agn: 686 Echols 3514 County board of education; election; membership 11/5/68 For: 457 Agn: 38 Emanuel 2487 County board of education; election; membership 4/24/68 For: 405 Agn: 633 Evans 3722 City of Daisy; new charter Results not known Glynn 2914 Brunswick-Glynn County Charter Commission; creation 10/14/69 For: 2846 Agn: 6761 Gordon 2030 Board of commissioners; creation 5/15/68 For: 723 Agn: 1212 Grady 2120 County board of education; creation of new board 5/14/68 For: 2249 Agn: 717 Gwinnett 2003 Board of commissioners; creation of new board 4/10/68 Part I: 4315 Part II: 1413 Henry 3375 Board of commissioners; elections 5/28/68 For: 756 Agn: 1272 Irwin 2822 Tax commissioner; creation of office 5/28/68 For: 191 Agn: 547 Jefferson 3421 County board of education; membership 11/5/68 For: 3029 Agn: 1420 Jenkins 2960 Board of commissioners; membership 6/10/68 For: 559 Agn: 179 Jenkins 2965 County board of education; creation of new board 6/10/68 For: 448 Agn: 298 Macon 2663 Tax commissioner; creation of office 5/1/68 For: 189 Agn: 261 Miller 2529 County board of education; election 5/14/68 For: 667 Agn: 345 Paulding 2381 County board of education; election 7/3/68 For: 233 Agn: 19 Pierce 2761 County board of education; election 11/5/68 For: 812 Agn: 1377 Rabun 2272 Board of commissioners; creation of board 4/9/68 For: 1205 Agn: 1144 Sumter 2065 County board of education; election 5/21/68 For: 626 Agn: 483 Tift 2023 City of Tifton; commissioners 4/3/68 For: 408 Agn: 310 Toombs 3424 County board of education; election 5/29/68 For: 65 Agn: 772 Walker 2152 City of Lookout Mountain; incorporation 5/9/68 For: 299 Agn: 252 Walker 2235 County board of education; election 5/9/68 For: 1155 Agn: 887 Walton 2974 County board of education 6/18/68 For: 1709 Agn: 265 Wayne 3361 County board of education; elections 9/11/68 For: 1140 Agn: 614 Whitfield 3065 City of Varnell; incorporation 5/23/68 For: 41 Agn: 5 Wilkes 3462 Town of Rayle; incorporation 5/17/68 For: 43 Agn: 4 Georgia Laws 1969 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bartow 2929 City of Cartersville; new charter 6/19/69 For: 180 Agn: 277 Bibb 3331 Board of elections; creation 9/17/69 Inside city limits : For: 5892 Agn: 2086 Outside city limits : For: 514 Agn: 295 Butts 2456 County board of education; creation of new board 5/22/69 For: 422 Agn: 566 Camden 3543 Tax commissioner; creation of office Not held Candler 2230 City of Metter; corporate limits 5/6/69 For: 326 Agn: 86 Charlton 2665 County board of education; election 7/15/69 For: 143 Agn: 287 Chatham 2584 City of Garden City; corporate limits Results not known Cherokee 2829 County board of education and school superintendent 6/17/69 Section 1 : For: 1600 Agn: 718 Section 2 : For: 624 Agn: 1657 Clarke 3028 County board of education; creation of new board 7/15/69 For: 1722 Agn: 1738 Cobb 2475 County board of education; districts 5/14/69 For: 773 Agn: 179 Colquitt 2559 County board of education; creation of new board 6/4/69 For: 1071 Agn: 1265 Coweta 2784 City of Newnan; corporate limits 7/2/69 For: 299 Agn: 245 DeKalb 2501 City of Doraville; corporate limits 5/24/69 Tract No. 1 : For: 15 Agn: 130 Tract No. 2 . For: 40 Agn: 103 Effingham 3964 City of Guyton; corporate limits 6/4/69 For: 128 Agn: 179 Fannin 2637 Tax commissioner; creation of office 11/3/70 For: 1399 Agn: 1396 Fannin 2641 Board of commissioners; creation 11/3/70 For: 1419 Agn: 1376 Fulton 4098 City of Fairburn; corporate limits 7/28/69 Sec. 1-Vickers Rd. For: 3 Agn: 2 Sec. 2-Bohannon Rd. For: 8 Agn: 1 Gwinnett 3960 City of Lawrenceville; corporate limits 5/21/69 Inside city limits : For: 289 Agn: 127 Outside city limits : For: 22 Agn: 198 Gilmer 2606 City of Ellijay; corporate limits 6/25/69 For: 139 Agn: 288 Hall 2346 City of Murrayville; incorporation 6/11/69 For: 81 Agn: 104 Houston 3647 City of Warner Robins; form of government 6/17/69 For: 1512 Agn: 2064 Houston 3920 City of Warner Robins; corporate limits 10/14/69 City vote : For: 2134 Agn: 694 County vote : For: 38 Agn: 205 Houston 3927 City of Warner Robins; mayor and council; compensation Results not known Jackson 2987 City of Jefferson; corporate limits; wards 7/21/69 For: 88 Agn: 171 Laurens 2270 City of Dublin; corporate limits 5/28/69 For: 121 Agn: 106 Lincoln 3352 County treasurer; compensation; abolition of office 11/3/70 For: 601 Agn: 742 Muscogee 3356 City of Columbus; corporate limits 6/25/69 For: 15707 Agn: 7761 Muscogee 3571 Muscogee County Charter Commission; creation 5/27/70 City of Columbus : For: 12379 Agn: 2778 Muscogee County : For: 12508 Agn: 2989 Pickens 3066 County school superintendent; appointment 7/2/69 For: 52 Agn: 885 Putnam 2670 Sheriff; compensation 6/12/69 For: 282 Agn: 409 Putnam 3126 Tax commissioner; compensation Not held Putnam 3130 Ordinary; compensation 6/12/69 For: 372 Agn: 328 Putnam 3594 Clerk of the superior court; compensation 6/12/69 For: 283 Agn: 408 Putnam 3598 Board of commissioners; compensation 6/12/69 For: 218 Agn: 470 Putnam 3900 Coroner; compensation 6/12/69 For: 290 Agn: 403 Pulaski 3915 City of Hawkinsville; corporate limits 10/14/69 City of Hawkinsville : For: 271 Agn: 82 Pulaski County : For: 35 Agn: 162 Spalding 3687 Small Claims Court of Spalding County; creation 7/29/69 For: 795 Agn: 447 Seminole 2590 Small Claims Court of Seminole County; creation 6/4/69 For: 221 Agn: 175 Stewart 2264 County board of education; election 5/14/69 For: 91 Agn: 12 Telfair 3641 County board of education; membership 8/26/69 For: 277 Agn: 437 Thomas 3562 Town of Meigs; corporate limits Not held Tift 2674 City of Tifton; corporate limits 6/25/69 City area : For: 645 Agn: 578 Proposed area : For: 433 Agn: 499 Toombs 3241 City of Lyons; corporate limits 6/25/69 For: 3 Agn: 0 Toombs 3244 City of Lyons; corporate limits 6/25/69 For: 2 Agn: 34 Washington 2467 City of Sandersville Results not known Whitfield 2529 City of Cohutta; incorporation 5/28/69 For: 84 Agn: 11 Walker 4014 City of Rossville; new charter 7/5/69 For: 118 Agn: 293

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Georgia Laws 1970 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Baldwin 2951 County board of education; membership 11/3/70 For: 2525 Agn: 1630 Banks and Jackson 3000 Town of Maysville; mayor and aldermen; terms 6/10/70 For: 57 Agn: 51 Bryan 3191 City of Richmond Hill 5/26/70 For: 84 Agn: 154 Bulloch 2790 County board of education; creation of new board 6/10/70 For: 903 Agn: 698 Calhoun 2361 Sheriff and personnel; compensation 4/23/70 For: 121 Agn: 120 Camden 3278 Tax commissioner; creation of office 11/3/70 For: 648 Agn: 476 Carroll 2856 City of Temple; corporate limits Results not known Carroll 3362 Town of Bowdon; corporate limits 5/20/70 For: 49 Agn: 114 Charlton 3270 County board of education; election 5/19/70 For: 293 Agn: 307 Charlton 3274 Board of commissioners; membership; elections 5/19/70 For: 272 Agn: 328 Chatham 2018 Town of Thunderbolt; vacancies 4/14/70 For: 306 Agn: 29 Chatham 2080 City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; new charter 4/6/70 For: 339 Agn: 205 Clarke 2985 County school district tax 11/3/70 For: 9185 Agn: 3707 Coffee 2441 County board of education; creation of new board 4/30/70 For: 1469 Agn: 1409 Colquitt 2579 Board of commissioners; districts 5/19/70 For: 1285 Agn: 773 Colquitt 2582 County board of education; districts 5/19/70 For: 1463 Agn: 595 Elbert 2321 County treasurer; office abolished 11/3/70 For: 1589 Agn: 1228 Emanuel 2150 County school superintendent; appointment 4/7/70 For: 383 Agn: 1701 Emanuel 2153 County board of education 4/7/70 Proposal #1: 1389 Proposal #2: 539 Proposal #3: 173 Gordon 2657 County board of education; creation of new board 9/9/70 For: 1798 Agn: 868 Habersham 3091 City of Cornelia; fire protection outside city 5/20/70 For: 166 Agn: 42 Habersham 3094 City of Cornelia; mayor and commissioners; terms 5/20/70 For: 121 Agn: 88 Houston 2965 County board of education; districts 5/12/70 For: 1682 Agn: 1073 Jackson 3407 City of Commerce; elections Results not known Jackson 3414 City of Commerce; board of education Results not known Lanier 2709 County board of education; creation of new board 11/3/70 For election : 289 For appointment : 240 Liberty 2053 City of Hinesville; corporate limits 3/26/70 For: 520 Agn: 402 Meriwether 3039 City of Woodbury; corporate limits 5/12/70 Inside city : For: 83 Agn: 60 Outside city : For: 3 Agn: 32 Mitchell 2239 County board of education; election 6/16/70 For: 482 Agn: 156 Mitchell 2632 County school superintendent; appointment 6/16/70 For: 287 Agn: 350 Monroe 3030 County board of education; membership 11/3/70 For: 815 Agn: 503 Murray 2365 City of Chatsworth; new charter 5/9/70 For: 133 Agn: 260 Peach 2647 County board of education; membership; districts 6/10/70 For: 544 Agn: 198 Pulaski 2880 Fire protection district 5/19/70 For: 142 Agn: 140 Spalding 2651 City of Griffin; board of commissioners 11/3/70 For: 2117 Agn: 1510 Stephens 2643 Board of commissioners; membership; terms; elections 5/5/70 For: 822 Agn: 1743 Stephens 2436 County board of education; election of members 5/5/70 For: 1136 Agn: 1466 Tattnall 2033 City of Glennville; corporate limits 3/24/70 For: 269 Agn: 123 Thomas 3369 Board of commissioners 5/26/70 For: 920 Agn: 2460 Troup and Harris 3476 City of West Point; corporate limits 5/27/70 Troup County : For: 11 Agn: 0 Harris County : For: 15 Agn: 0 City of West Point : For: 83 Agn: 3 Walton 2292 City of Social Circle; corporate limits Results not known Wayne 2067 City of Jesup; corporate limits Not held Wayne 3251 Wayne County Hospital Authority 11/3/70 For: 807 Agn: 1113 Washington 3104 County board of education; membership 6/3/70 For: 439 Agn: 537

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Georgia Laws 1971 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Berrien 3044 County board of education; creation of new board 5/19/71 For: 395 Agn: 219 Bibb 3926 County board of education and orphanage; membership 11/2/71* *Ga.L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2136 supersedes this Act Bleckley 3995 City of Cochran; tax levy for schools 7/21/71 For: 115 Agn: 289 Brooks 2892 County board of education; compensation 6/9/71 For: 215 Agn: 526 Brooks 3278 City of Quitman; commissioners 6/15/71 For: 82 Agn: 259 Burke 3328 City of Waynesboro; new charter 6/15/71 For: 74 Agn: 16 Butts 3762 County board of education; members' residency Not held Clarke 2042 Consolidation of city and county governments; Athens-Clarke County Charter Commission 5/24/72 County vote : For: 1707 Agn: 2369 City vote : For: 3263 Agn: 2961 Clarke 2691 County board of education; creation of new board Not held Coweta 2003 City of Newnan; Water, Sewerage, and Light Commission 5/12/71 For: 335 Agn: 1427 Decatur 2649 County board of education; membership 4/29/71 For: 766 Agn: 496 Decatur 2667 Small Claims Court of Decatur County; creation 4/29/71 For: 713 Agn: 547 Gilmer 3471 County board of education; elections 6/16/71 For: 107 Agn: 90 Glynn 3550 City of Brunswick; commissioners 6/15/71 For: 102 Agn: 266 Grady 2967 County school superintendent; appointment 7/20/71 For: 625 Agn: 1049 Gwinnett 3613 City of Duluth; corporate limits 6/7/71 For: 1 Agn: 35 Gwinnett 4042 City of Duluth; corporate limits 6/7/71 For: 1 Agn: 46 Gwinnett 4047 City of Duluth; corporate limits 6/7/71 For: 6 Agn: 73 Harris 2804 City of Shiloh Not held Heard 2029 County commissioner; creation of office 5/19/71 For: 675 Agn: 713 Houston 3580 City of Warner Robins; corporate limits 2/29/72 For: 694 Agn: 734 Jones 3396 County board of education; creation of new board 5/26/71 For: 656 Agn: 543 Lamar 2710 County board of education and school superintendent 5/14/71 For: 999 Agn: 540 Lee 3976 City of Leesburg; corporate limits 7/6/71 Present city limits : For: 14 Agn: 72 Proposed city limits : For: 1 Agn: 14 Mitchell 2017 City of Pelham; board of education 4/21/71 For: 408 Agn: 26 Monroe 3071 Board of commissioners; compensation 11/7/72 For: 540 Agn: 1319 Monroe 3381 Board of commissioners; terms 11/7/72 For: 572 Agn: 1324 Murray 2120 County board of education; elections Not held Newton 2881 County board of education; elections 6/16/71 For: 285 Agn: 137 Pierce 2492 Ordinary; salary 11/7/72 For: 768 Agn: 540 Pierce 2496 Sheriff; personnel; compensation 11/7/72 For: 813 Agn: 477 Pierce 2888 Board of commissioners; chairman; compensation 11/7/72 For: 683 Agn: 642 Pike 3686 City of Zebulon; councilmen; terms 6/19/71 For: 52 Agn: 23 Polk 3708 City of Rockmart; city taxes 10/2/71 For: 586 Agn: 254 Polk 3770 City of Aragon; new charter 6/2/71 For: 133 Agn: 85 Richmond 2123 Richmond County/City of Augusta; unified government 5/25/71 Richmond County : For: 5834 Agn: 10779 City of Augusta : For: 6415 Agn: 6481 Stephens 3118 County board of education and school superintendent 6/22/71 For: 1403 Agn: 1855 Telfair 3448 Board of commissioners; creation 7/20/71 For: 441 Agn: 700 Tift 2722 County board of education; terms 6/9/71 For: 1430 Agn: 404 Tift 2795 Board of commissioners; chairman 6/9/71 For: 1663 Agn: 273 Turner 2021 Sheriff; personnel 4/27/71 For: 427 Agn: 915 Wayne 2678 Sheriff and clerk of the superior court; compensation 11/7/72 Section 1 : For: 1324 Agn: 931 Section 2 : For: 1456 Agn: 898 Wayne 2715 County board of education; membership 8/8/72 For: 403 Agn: 1730 Georgia Laws 1971, Extraordinary Session : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bibb 2136 Board of public education and orphanage 11/2/71 For: 10399 Agn: 4022 DeKalb 2154 City of Doraville; new charter 12/1/71 For: 441 Agn: 127 Haralson 2200 County board of education; creation of new board 1/12/72 For: 284 Agn: 1043

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Georgia Laws 1972 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Appling 2615 Small Claims Court of Appling County; creation 8/8/72 * * Date of state-wide primary election: 8/8/72. Date of general election: 11/7/72. For: 1309 Agn: 708 Baldwin 3325 County board of education; election 11/7/72 * For: 2708 Agn: 2010 Baldwin 3685 City of Milledgeville; corporate limits 6/28/72 Sec. 1, Area 1 For: 3 Agn: 10 Sec. 2, Area 2 For: 13 Agn: 65 Sec. 3, Area 3 For: 1 Agn: 50 Sec. 4, Area 4 For: 30 Agn: 78 Sec. 5, Area 6 For: 35 Agn: 155 Sec. 6, Area 7 For: 16 Agn: 20 Bibb 2211 City of Macon-Bibb County Government; consolidation 5/17/72 ** ** Inside Macon For : Agn : City of Macon-Bibb 9578 12101 City of Macon-Jones 3 3 9581 12104 Bibb County For : Agn : City of Macon-Bibb 9578 12101 Outside city limits 597 3395 Payne City 2 35 10177 15531 Brantley 3141 Board of commissioners 8/8/72 * For: 1387 Agn: 921 Brantley 3144 County officers; salaries 8/8/72 * For: 940 Agn: 1377 Brantley 3145 Deputy sheriff; compensation 8/8/72 * For: 1262 Agn: 1059 Brantley 3147 Certain county officers; personnel; compensation 8/8/72 * For: 1220 Agn: 983 Brantley 3148 Clerk of the superior court; compensation 8/8/72 * For: 841 Agn: 1396 Brantley 3710 City of Nahunta 12/5/73 Results not known Camden 3138 Certain county officers; compensation 8/8/72 * Demo. For: 701 Agn: 1109 Rep. For: 0 Agn: 1 Camden 3705 Board of commissioners; membership; districts 8/8/72 * Demo. For: 679 Agn: 1070 Rep. For: 1 Agn: 0 Camden 3714 Tax commissioner; compensation 8/8/72 * Demo. For: 654 Agn: 1114 Rep. For: 0 Agn: 1 Camden 3717 County board of education; membership 8/8/72 * Demo. For: 683 Agn: 1050 Rep. For: 1 Agn: 0 Camden 3770 Small Claims Court of Camden County; creation 8/8/72 * Demo. For: 926 Agn: 801 Rep. For: 1 Agn: 0 Chatham 3019 Savannah-Chatham County Government; unification 4/10/73 City of Savannah Not held *** *** Ga. L. 1973, p. 2268 changed the date of the election. Chatham County Chatham 3098 Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education; districts 5/9/72 For: 20074 Agn: 7595 Chatham 3116 Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education; districts 5/9/72 For: 8296 Agn: 19097 Chattooga 2043 State Court of Chattooga County; abolition 8/8/72 * Demo. For: 2455 Agn: 2274 Rep. For: 2 Agn: 2 Decatur 3288 Board of commissioners; membership; elections 5/23/72 For: 668 Agn: 2687 Dodge 2329 City of Eastman; city manager; abolition of office 4/27/72 For: 474 Agn: 1117 Dodge 3339 County board of education; membership 8/8/72 * For: 914 Agn: 858 Douglas 3997 County board of education; elections 5/16/72 For: 400 Agn: 620 Elbert 2479 Board of commissioners; chairman 8/8/72 * For: 1583 Agn: 3036 Fayette 3438 Board of commissioners; terms 11/7/72 * For: 668 Agn: 3138 Fayette 3435 County treasurer; abolition of office 11/7/72 * For: 1499 Agn: 2210 Floyd 3300 State Court of Floyd County; abolition 11/7/72 * For: 6911 Agn: 4674 Forsyth 2065 Board of commissioners 4/19/72 For: 551 Agn: 386 Gwinnett 4058 County board of education; districts; compensation 5/17/72 For: 989 Agn: 924 Habersham 2382 City of Demorest; mayor Results not known Harris 3468 Board of commissioners; membership 8/8/72 * For: 1410 Agn: 616 Heard 2113 Board of commissioners; districts 5/3/72 For: 756 Agn: 732 Henry 2090 State Court of Henry County; creation 4/19/72 For: 570 Agn: 1943 Henry 2104 Board of commissioners 4/19/72 For: 407 Agn: 2070 Houston 2399 County board of education; compensation 8/8/72 * For: 2853 Agn: 6462 Jeff Davis 2760 County board of education; election 8/8/72 * For: 829 Agn: 511 Laurens 4099 County board of education; vacancies 8/8/72 * For: 3185 Agn: 1103 Lowndes 2696 Ordinary; compensation 11/7/72 * For: 3533 Agn: 1995 Lowndes 2701 Tax commissioner; compensation 11/7/72 * For: 3622 Agn: 1885 Lowndes 2706 Clerk of the superior court; compensation 11/7/72 * For: 3463 Agn: 2254 McDuffie 2538 County board of education; creation of new board 6/8/72 For: 305 Agn: 61 McIntosh 2849 City of Darien; corporate limits 6/16/72 City of Darien : For: 86 Agn: 62 Dist. No. 271 : For: 7 Agn: 73 Total : For: 93 Agn: 135 McIntosh 2852 City of Darien; mayor and council; terms 11/7/72 * Not held Macon 2322 Board of commissioners; membership 4/26/72 For: 608 Agn: 882 Madison 2547 County board of education; election 11/7/72 * For: 1060 Agn: 1785 Madison 2972 County school superintendent; appointment 11/7/72 * For: 921 Agn: 2145 Peach 3212 County school superintendent; appointment 5/17/72 For: 688 Agn: 2648 Peach 3910 City of Fort Valley; utilities commission 6/14/72 For: 440 Agn: 1351 Pike 3003 County board of education; election 5/16/72 For: 402 Agn: 142 [Illegible Text] 3244 Board of commissioners; creation of board 5/23/72 For: 399 Agn: 939 Putnam 2678 County board of education; elections 8/8/72 * For:1262 Agn: 831 Putnam 3833 City of Eatonton; corporate limits 6/13/72 For: 118 Agn: 28 Spalding 2418 Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education; elections 5/30/72 For: 452 Agn: 121 Telfair 4102 County board of education; membership 6/20/72 For: 564 Agn: 365 Thomas 3343 Board of commissioners; creation 5/16/72 For: 1885 Agn: 3278 Tift 2908 City of Tifton; elections 5/3/72 For: 247 Agn: 498 Treutlen 2340 County board of education; terms 5/9/72 For: 688 Agn: 233 Treutlen 2345 Board of commissioners; elections 5/9/72 For: 715 Agn: 221 Walker 2647 County board of education; elections 11/7/72 * For: 6373 Agn: 2129 Walton 3006 City of Social Circle; corporate limits 5/31/72 For: 51 Agn: 49 Whitfield 4017 City of Tunnel Hill; new charter 5/16/72 For: 114 Agn: 159 Wilcox 2495 County school superintendent; appointment 5/10/72 For: 177 Agn: 1042 Wilkinson 3312 County school superintendent; appointment 11/7/72 * For: 348 Agn: 901 Wilkinson 3333 County board of education; creation of new board 11/7/72 * For: 654 Agn: 608

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Georgia Laws 1973 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Appling 3569 County board of education; compensation 8/13/74 * * Date of state-wide primary election: August 13, 1974. Yes: 791 No: 1033 Appling *** *** The results of this election were certified to the Office of the Secretary of State in error and have appeared incorrectly in Ga. L. 1974-1977. An amended return was certified to the Office of the Secretary of State on May 3, 1978, and the corrected results are listed above. 3677 City of Baxley; corporate limits 9/29/73 Yes: 45 No: 588 Brantley 3631 City of Nahunta Results not known Chatham 2268 Savannah-Chatham County Government 6/12/73 **** **** Ga. L. 1973, p. 2268 changed the date of the election as set out in Ga. L. 1972, p. 3019. Chatham County : For: 3157 Agn: 6666 City of Savannah : For: 12039 Agn: 4090 Chatham 3693 City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; corporate limits 6/2/73 Yes: 21 No: 29 Clarke 2356 City of Athens; merit system 5/31/73 For: 1818 Agn: 1591 Clarke 2367 City of Athens; public transportation system 5/31/73 For: 2430 Agn: 1057 Clarke 2387 City of Athens; corporate limits 5/31/73 For: 648 Agn: 682 Clarke 2467 Board of commissioners; creation of new board 8/14/73 Yes: 1809 No: 1125 Clarke 3374 County board of education; creation of new board 8/13/74 * Not held Cherokee 3207 County board of education; districts 7/17/73 Yes: 412 No: 52 Cook 2300 Board of commissioners; membership 5/22/73 For: 758 Agn: 735 Greene 3853 County board of education; terms 8/13/74 * Not held Habersham 3809 County board of education 11/6/73 For: 1326 Agn: 1465 Lowndes 3837 City of Twin Lakes; new charter 6/20/73 Yes: 37 No: 191 Marion 3827 County school superintendent; appointment 11/5/74 ** ** Date of general election: November 5, 1974. Yes: 184 No: 331 Miller 2776 State Court of Miller County (This 1973 Act was repealed by Ga. L. 1974, p. 3171.) 11/5/74 ** See note on left Montgomery 2550 County board of education; membership 6/5/73 Yes: 225 No: 256 Pulaski 2573 County board of education; membership 5/15/73 Yes: 808 No: 191 Stewart 3152 City of Lumpkin; utilities 6/12/73 Yes: 97 No: 173 Sumter 2127 County board of education; membership 4/24/73 Yes: 322 No: 228

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Georgia Laws 1974 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Banks 3798 Tax commissioner; creation of office 8/13/74 * * Date of general primary: 8/13/74. Yes: 1628 No: 671 Bibb 2028 City of Macon Board of Water Commissioners; abolition 11/5/74 ** ** Date of general election: 11/5/74. Not held Bibb 3074 Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority 5/14/74 Yes: 2049 No: 198 Brooks 3088 Board of commissioners; districts 11/5/74 ** Yes: 741 No: 567 Carroll 2791 City of Carrollton 6/11/74 Yes: 215 No: 66 Chatham 2088 City of Savannah; corporate limits 4/16/74 Yes: 192 No: 883 Chatham 2305 City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; corporate limits 4/1/74 Results not known Cherokee 2534 Board of commissioners; creation 11/5/74 ** Yes: 2989 No: 1995 Cobb 3516 County board of education; districts 11/5/74 ** Yes: 18039 No: 14541 Fayette 2982 City of Fayetteville; corporate limits 11/5/74 ** Yes: 302 No: 507 Fayette 3848 County treasurer; abolition of office 11/5/74 ** Yes: 1928 No: 1616 Fayette 3030 Town of Tyrone; corporate limits 5/23/74 Yes: 77 No: 29 Fulton 2497 City of East Point; mayor; city manager 8/13/74 * Yes: 3378 No: 2852 Heard 2347 Town of Centralhatchee; new charter 6/8/74 Yes: 9 No: 2 Long 2878 County board of education; compensation 8/13/74 * Yes: 311 No: 303 Lowndes 2311 Town of Dasher; taxation 6/1/74 Yes: 31 No: 31 Newton 2978 City of Covington; elections 12/4/74 Yes: 368 No: 674 Richmond 2105 1. Consolidation of City of Augusta and Richmond County governments 5/14/74 (Three elections held on same date) City vote : Yes: 4833 No: 2928 County vote : Yes: 5801 No: 7106 2. Election of sheriff of Richmond County Yes: 11431 3. Election of Board of Public Safety of Richmond County Yes: 6575 Stephens 2037 Choice of five types of government for the county 4/9/74 Question 1: 122 Question 2: 396 *** *** Effective question is No. 2. Question 3: 108 Question 4: 98 Question 5: 248 Troup 2203 City of Hogansville; corporate limits 6/5/74 Inside city : Yes: 57 No: 33 Outside city : Yes: 13 No: 43 Upson 2023 County board of education; composition; election 4/9/74 Yes: 594 No: 111 Wilkes 3510 County school superintendent; appointment 11/5/74 ** Yes: 739 No: 1274 All counties 186 The Common Day of Rest Act (See following pages) 11/5/74 ** Yes: 434559 No: 363947

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THE COMMON DAY OF REST ACT OF 1974 Ga. L. 1974, p. 186 General Election 11/5/74 COUNTY YES NO Appling 590 692 Atkinson 274 245 Bacon 300 603 Baker 109 253 Baldwin 1901 1989 Banks 566 709 Barrow 1501 1830 Bartow 1704 2407 Ben Hill 578 1127 Berrien 442 1142 Bibb 8536 12667 Bleckley 439 888 Brantley 189 303 Brooks 341 916 Bryan 344 447 Bulloch 1604 2441 Burke 545 797 Butts 786 929 Calhoun 166 429 Camden 367 430 Candler 187 231 Carroll 3696 4391 Catoosa 1440 1424 Charlton 177 198 Chatham 14278 12039 Chattahoochee 153 116 Chattooga 1322 1281 Cherokee 2424 2830 Clarke 6525 4853 Clay 116 242 Clayton 9965 10231 Clinch 144 379 Cobb 25632 21237 Coffee 629 1493 Colquitt 1168 2701 Columbia 1113 1687 Cook 423 978 Coweta 2622 2470 Crawford 338 455 Crisp 537 1303 Dade 485 317 Dawson 515 199 Decatur 579 958 DeKalb 54127 40882 Dodge 470 1835 Dooly 314 684 Dougherty 3887 8146 Douglas 2958 2815 Early 297 1084 Echols 66 74 Effingham 627 1039 Elbert 998 1765 Emanuel 803 1353 Evans 231 676 Fannin 829 729 Fayette 1752 2153 Floyd 5764 7222 Forsyth 1415 1576 Franklin 513 1502 Fulton 56902 38497 Gilmer 674 825 Glascock 96 201 Glynn 2067 2658 Gordon 1477 1428 Grady 524 1273 Greene 962 1101 Gwinnett 8846 10024 Habersham 1215 1281 Hall 5111 3714 Hancock 363 503 Haralson 1289 1616 Harris 908 1322 Hart 420 1408 Heard 351 417 Henry 2125 2638 Houston 4338 5170 Irwin 285 676 Jackson 2166 2042 Jasper 352 493 Jeff Davis 250 522 Jefferson 405 1380 Jenkins 279 489 Johnson 373 990 Jones 826 1147 Lamar 748 855 Lanier 115 290 Laurens 1839 3649 Lee 410 837 Liberty 385 567 Lincoln 236 565 Long 149 254 Lowndes 2069 3382 Lumpkin 1043 504 Macon 541 765 Madison 731 883 Marion 167 368 McDuffie 707 1336 McIntosh 508 418 Meriwether 1501 1520 Miller 83 210 Mitchell 697 1688 Monroe 906 1058 Montgomery 206 611 Morgan 791 1186 Murray 414 492 Muscogee 10456 12112 Newton 1832 2364 Oconee 848 877 Oglethorpe 698 684 Paulding 1350 1643 Peach 874 1339 Pickens 536 443 Pierce 311 540 Pike 652 713 Polk 1973 2009 Pulaski 430 566 Putnam 565 545 Quitman 85 142 Rabun 618 701 Randolph 334 790 Richmond 7477 11596 Rockdale 1811 2032 Schley 117 171 Screven 514 740 Seminole 309 588 Spalding 2867 3258 Stephens 698 1673 Stewart 183 329 Sumter 1119 1925 Talbot 320 326 Taliaferro 70 192 Tattnall 484 960 Taylor 520 741 Telfair 359 977 Terrell 456 1062 Thomas 1315 2173 Tift 940 1716 Toombs 975 1640 Towns 535 247 Treutlen 333 630 Troup 2550 3831 Turner 334 870 Twiggs 427 696 Union 1330 548 Upson 2145 2115 Walker 2104 2264 Walton 1397 1786 Ware 1363 1910 Warren 173 364 Washington 1035 2037 Wayne 660 1118 Webster 99 127 Wheeler 257 698 White 941 562 Whitfield 2030 2274 Wilcox 239 759 Wilkes 439 1531 Wilkinson 395 765 Worth 423 1203 TOTAL 434559 363947 FOOTNOTE : The Common Day of Rest Act of 1974 was declared unconstitutional in part by the Supreme Court of Georgia in Rutledge v. Gaylord's, Inc., 233 Ga. 694, decided February 13, 1975.

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Georgia Laws 1975 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Appling 3678 City of Baxley; corporate limits 6/26/75 Yes: 549 No: 603 Baker 2659 County treasurer; abolition of office 6/17/75 Yes: 352 No: 395 Baker 2662 Tax commissioner; creation of office 6/17/75 Yes: 338 No: 392 Berrien 2525 County school superintendent; appointment 4/15/75 Yes: 124 No: 1295 Berrien 3388 County school superintendent; appointment Not held Duplicate of Act above Bibb 3349 Board of water commissioners 11/4/75 Yes: 10601 No: 4955 Brantley 3937 County board of education 8/12/75 Proposition No. 1: 402 Proposition No. 2: 713 Proposition No. 3: 240 Bryan 3024 Board of commissioners; election of chairman and vice-chairman 8/26/75 Yes: 385 No: 115 Charlton 4015 County board of education 6/24/75 Yes: 776 No: 206 Chatham 3962 County board of education 5/4/76 * * Date of Presidential Preference Primary: 5/4/76. Yes: 3870 No: 10942 Clarke 2779 City of Athens; government functions 5/21/75 Yes: 858 No: 989 Decatur 4087 Hospital authority 8/10/76 ** ** Date of general primary: 8/10/76. Yes: 2155 No: 527 DeKalb 2752 County board of education; districts; terms 5/4/76 * Yes: 29643 No: 41355 Dodge 3031 County board of education; election 11/4/75 Yes: 1206 No: 367 Douglas 2506 Board of commissioners; membership 5/14/75 Yes: 642 No: 739 Gordon 2719 Board of commissioners; creation 7/8/75 Yes: 1500 No: 972 Greene 4270 County board of education; terms 5/4/76 * Yes: 748 No: 926 Hall 3574 Board of commissioners; terms 8/10/76 ** Yes: 8951 No: 3890 Harris *** *** This Act was ruled invalid by the U.S. Department of Justice on August 18, 1975. 2960 County board of education and school superintendent 7/8/75 Yes: 511 No: 147 Harris 4369 City of Shiloh; mayor and council; terms; elections Results not known Heard 4433 County commissioner; office created 7/9/75 Yes: 520 No: 469 Henry 4133 City of Stockbridge; corporate limits; elections 7/26/75 Yes: 113 No: 128 Newton 3577 County board of education and school superintendent 9/10/75 Yes: 1353 No: 1582 Paulding 2916 Board of commissioners; creation 8/26/75 Yes: 1765 No: 949 Spalding 2771 Town of Orchard Hill: corporate limits 5/27/75 Inside town : Yes: 17 No: 5 Outside town : Yes: 20 No: 31 Spalding 4352 Board of commissioners 11/4/75 Yes: 1205 No: 4100 Stephens 4142 City of Toccoa; commissioners 6/12/75 Yes: 209 No: 191 Taylor 3486 County board of education; membership; elections; districts 6/17/75 Yes: 298 No: 127 Union 4490 County commissioners; office created 8/12/75 Yes: 189 No: 1037 Upson 3356 County school superintendent; appointment 6/24/75 Yes: 531 No: 700 Whitfield 4296 City of Tunnel Hill; new charter 6/25/75 Yes: 126 No: 288 Worth 4202 County board of education and school superintendent 7/15/75 Yes: 235 No: 460 Chatham 3128 Alcoholic beverages on sales on premises; time limit 9/17/75 **** **** This election is based on a population Act which affected only Chatham County. The results are as follows: Municipality : Yes : No : Savannah 9658 6595 Unincorporated 4979 3857 Bloomingdale 122 146 Garden City 362 466 Pooler 166 190 Port Wentworth 227 297 Savannah Beach 469 168 Thunderbolt 230 138 Vernonburg 24 20 Georgia Laws 1975, Extraordinary Session : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Coweta ***** ***** This Act is based on the population of the municipality and affects only the City of Newnan. 1730 City of Newnan; elections 9/9/75 Yes: 248 No: 57

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Georgia Laws 1976 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bacon 2713 County board of education and school superintendent 5/4/76 * * Date of presidential preference primary election (May 4, 1976). Proposal No. 1: 389 Proposal No. 2: 131 Proposal No. 3: 568 Baldwin 3278 City of Milledgeville 5/4/76 * Yes: 772 No: 583 Baldwin 3282 City of Milledgeville-question #1 5/4/76 * Yes: 718 No: 609 City of Milledgeville-question #2 Yes: 289 No: 1045 Bartow 4090 City of Euharlee; new charter 5/15/76 Yes: 34 No: 8 Bibb 3818 Macon-Bibb County consolidated government 5/4/76 * City vote : Yes: 8149 No: 11522 County vote : Yes: 8825 No: 16209 Bryan 3288 City of Richmond Hill; corporate limits 6/29/76 Yes: 199 No: 8 Camden 2831 Tax commissioner; salary 11/2/76 ** ** Date of November 2, 1976, general election. Not held Carroll 4479 County board of education and school superintendent 11/2/76 ** Yes: 3105 No: 3868 Chattooga 2694 Board of commissioners; creation 5/4/76 * Yes: 970 No: 2297 Clayton 3974 City of Mountain View; abolition of charter Not held Cobb 3656 City of Powder Springs; abolition of charter 9/11/76 Yes: 331 No: 455 DeKalb 2809 Sunday sales of intoxicating beverages 5/4/76 * Yes: 52761 No: 30442 Fayette 3398 Board of commissioners; membership 5/4/76 * Yes: 1984 No: 1512 Glynn 4027 County board of education; districts; election 5/4/76 * Yes: 3752 No: 4746 Grady 3162 County board of education; compensation 5/4/76 * Yes: 444 No: 1259 Habersham 2798 County board of education; election 5/4/76 * Yes: 2244 No: 876 Habersham 2803 County school superintendent; appointment 5/4/76 * Yes: 940 No: 1951 Long 3536 County board of education *** *** This Act was declared unconstitutional by decision of a federal court. 5/4/76 * Yes: 490 No: 172 Long 3321 Small claims court; creation 5/4/76 * Yes: 114 No: 527 Lumpkin 3945 County board of education and school superintendent 5/4/76 * Yes: 678 No: 917 Newton 3402 Board of commissioners; districts 5/4/76 * Yes: 2980 No: 1387 Newton 3505 County board of education; membership; districts 5/25/76 Yes: 3227 No: 1167 Oconee 3935 County school superintendent; appointment 11/2/76 ** Yes: 1259 No: 1863 Richmond 4297 Augusta-Richmond County unified government 5/4/76 * Yes: 11027 No: 13417 Proposition One Question 1: 15801 Question 2: 6005 Proposition Two Question 1: 9404 Question 2: 10302 Ware 2811 County manager 5/4/76 * Yes: 2194 No: 2838 Warren 3660 Board of commissioners 11/2/76 ** Yes: 802 No: 352

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Georgia Laws 1977 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Baker 2603 County board of education; vacancies 11/7/78 * * Date of November 7, 1978, general election. Yes: 151 No: 95 Bryan 3215 County treasurer; abolition of office 5/24/77 Yes: 116 No: 126 Carroll 4519 City of Temple; corporate limits 6/15/77 Yes: 225 No: 149 Dawson 3529 County board of education; election 6/14/77 Yes: 369 No: 140 Hart 3482 Town of Bowersville; new charter 5/9/77 Yes: 30 No: 0 Pierce 2924 County board of education and school superintendent 11/7/78 * Yes: 307 No: 587 Rockdale 2817 Board of commissioners; creation 5/17/77 Yes: 1618 No: 744 Schley 2952 Board of commissioners; terms 11/7/78 * Yes: 160 No: 66 Schley 2955 County board of education; terms 11/7/78 * Yes: 167 No: 58 Stephens 3875 County board of education; election 6/28/77 Yes: 1375 No: 628 Stephens 3881 County school superintendent; appointment 6/28/77 Yes: 793 No: 1042 Tift 3894 City of Tifton; corporate limits 12/19/77 Yes: 690 No: 1158 Towns 3974 County board of education and school superintendent 2/2/78 Yes: 1014 No: 1384

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Georgia Laws 1978 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bryan 3774 County board of education; election 5/2/78 Yes: 739 No: 259 Butts 3368 County board of education 11/7/78 * * Date of general election 1978. Yes: 886 No: 539 Chatham 932 Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages 8/8/78 ** ** Date of general primary 1978. Chatham County (unincorporated area) Yes: 2022 No: 1863 Garden City Yes: 154 No: 318 Port Wentworth Yes: 89 No: 171 Bloomingdale Yes: 23 No: 50 Pooler Yes: 85 No: 152 Thunderbolt Yes: 142 No: 77 Tybee Island Yes: 307 No: 171 Vernonburg Yes: 25 No: 14 Savannah Yes: 6870 No: 4768 Chatham 4132 City of Garden City; corporate limits; water and sewer facilities 5/22/78 Yes: 663 No: 166 Chatham 4073 City of Bloomingdale; waterworks Not held Chatham 3998 City of Savannah; corporate limits 4/19/78 Yes: 14407 No: 8091 Chatham 4466 Municipal Court of Savannah; abolition 8/8/78 ** Yes: 6783 No: 9753 Chattooga 3848 County board of education; compensation and expenses 11/7/78 * Yes: 778 No: 1446 Cherokee 3029 Board of commissioners; abolition; commissioner; creation 4/4/78 Yes: 2449 No: 2308 Clarke 4573 Use of school tax in Clarke County 11/7/78 * Yes: 3710 No: 3268 Columbia 3359 County board of education; compensation 11/7/78 * Yes: 887 No: 1569 DeKalb 3639 City of Clarkston; mayor and council; terms 10/18/78 Yes: 95 No: 96 DeKalb 4104 County board of education; districts 11/7/78 * Yes: 18829 No: 34766 Hart 3177 Board of commissioners; creation 11/7/78 * Yes: 643 No: 1018 Macon 4217 Tax commissioner; creation of office 11/7/78 * Yes: 737 No: 232 McDuffie 3666 County board of education 5/16/78 Yes: 202 No: 131 Rabun 3427 County school superintendent; appointment 11/7/78 * Yes: 453 No: 692 Rabun 3430 County board of education; election 11/7/78 * Yes: 861 No: 300 Rockdale 3868 City of Conyers; new charter 7/8/78 Yes: 179 No: 167 Telfair 3445 County board of education and school superintendent 11/7/78 * Proposal No. 1: 386 Proposal No. 2: 231 Proposal No. 3: 323 Thomas 3746 Tax commissioner; creation of office 11/7/78 * Yes: 2679 No: 820 Thomas 3741 Judge of the probate court; compensation 11/7/78 * Yes: 2683 No: 802 Thomas 3752 Clerk of the superior court; compensation 11/7/78 * Yes: 2674 No: 797 Twiggs 3405 Board of commissioners; recall 8/8/78 ** Yes: 1067 No: 805 Whitfield 3365 City of Varnell; corporate limits (Civil Action File No. 18,462) Not held Georgia Laws 1979 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Carroll 4245 City of Sand Hill; new charter 6/12/79 Yes: 102 No: 193 Glynn 3467 County board of education; districts 12/11/79 Yes: 2490 No: 977 Montgomery 3151 County board of education 6/5/79 Question #1 : Proposal # 1: 320 Proposal #2: 205 Proposal #3: 92 Question #2 : Proposal #1: 881 Proposal #2: 860 Proposal #3: 1015 Stephens 3047 Board of commissioners; terms 4/24/79 Yes: 921 No: 329 Telfair 3539 County board of education; districts 7/31/79 Yes: 858 No: 615

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Georgia Laws 1980 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Baldwin 3043 Board of commissioners; elections 5/13/80 Yes: 174 No: 1194 Ben Hill 3954 Tax commissioner; creation of office 5/28/80 Yes: 614 No: 398 Catoosa 4250 County board of education; election 8/5/80 Yes: 3156 No: 4464 Chatham City of Thunderbolt 3653 Corporate limits of the City of Thunderbolt 5/27/80 Thunderbolt: Proposition #1 Yes: 152 No: 140 Proposition #2 Yes: 109 No: 177 Macceo Island: Proposition # 1 Yes: 58 No: 5 Proposition #2 Bonna Bella: Proposition #1 Proposition #2 Yes: 62 No: 21 Cherokee 3275 County board of education; election 8/12/80 Yes: 184 No: 435 Coffee 1795 County school superintendent; election Not held Columbia 3707 Board of commissioners; creation of new board 5/7/80 Yes: 1920 No: 1103 Decatur 3272 County board of education; residency requirements 11/4/80 Yes: 2267 No: 899 DeKalb 3996 Type of governent of DeKalb County; advisory referendum 8/5/80 Type 1: 38094 Type 2: 23553 Douglas 4120 County board of education; compensation 11/4/80 Yes: 3424 No: 7389 Effingham 3542 County board of education; election; terms 8/12/80 Yes; 430 No: 92 Gordon 3720 County board of education; vacancies Not held Henry 3009 Board of commissioners; creation of new board 3/11/80 Yes: 2252 No: 1500 Irwin 3030 Tax commissioner; creation of office 4/8/80 Yes: 834 No: 119 Laurens 3016 Board of commissioners; membership; districts 3/11/80 Yes: 1797 No: 1413 Laurens City of Dublin 3189 Mayor and council; terms 3/11/80 Yes: 324 No: 653 McIntosh 3112 County board of education; election; districts; compensation 4/29/80 Yes: 642 No: 143 Mitchell City of Pelham 3914 Council; elections 6/3/80 Yes: 254 No: 392 Oconee 3757 Board of commissioners 5/21/80 Yes: 585 No: 1155 Richmond 3841 County board of education; elections Not held Upson 3027 County school superintendent; appointment 3/11/80 Yes: 604 No: 1468 Upson 4127 Fire protection districts; taxation Not held Whitfield City of Cohutta 4122 Corporate limits 5/17/80 Yes: 10 No: 0

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Georgia Laws 1981 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Baldwin 4072 Disposal sites for hazardous wastes; advisory referendum 8/10/82 Yes: 1652 No: 1465 Chatham City of Tybee Island 4914 Corporate limits 6/25/81 Corporate limits : Yes: 222 No: 60 Unincorporated area : Yes: 18 No: 102 Clarke 3065 Athens-Clarke County Charter Commission; creation 2/16/82 County : Yes: 2388 No: 2883 City : Yes: 2611 No: 2120 Coffee 3626 County school superintendent; election 6/2/81 Yes: 1329 No: 1424 DeKalb 4304 Form of government 8/10/82 Yes: 36070 No: 26939 Dooly 4463 County board of education; districts; elections; terms 5/19/81 Yes: 1393 No: 185 Gordon 3269 Board of commissioners; abolition; county commissioner; office created 8/4/81 Yes: 1319 No: 1664 Gordon 3586 County school superintendent; election; term 8/4/81 Yes: 1527 No: 778 Miller 4713 County board of education; elections 8/4/81 Yes: 710 No: 182 Richmond 3677 County board of education; elections 11/3/81 Yes: 7352 No: 1526

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Georgia Laws 1982 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Appling 4642 Board of commissioners; composition 11/2/82 Five member: 1191 Six member: 1000 Bacon 4606 Board of county commissioners in certain counties (9,365-9,385) 8/2/82 Yes: 1299 No: 351 Bartow 4589 County board of education; terms 8/10/82 Yes: 1652 No: 1465 Bartow 4584 County board of education; compensation 8/10/82 Yes: 1615 No: 1450 Bartow 4586 County school superintendent; appointment 8/10/82 Yes: 843 No: 2205 Bibb 4625 County board of education and orphanage; districts 11/2/82 Yes: 15184 No: 5458 Bibb 4406 County board of education and orphanage; terms 11/2/82 Yes: 9455 No: 12176 Bryan 4270 Board of commissioners; elections; districts; terms; vacancies 11/2/82 Yes: 883 No: 429 Bryan 4285 County treasurer; abolition of office 8/10/82 Yes: 832 No: 709 Chatham Town of Thunderbolt 4295 Corporate limits 6/22/82 Corporate limits : Yes: 126 No: 133 Unincorporated area : Yes: 21 No: 0 Cherokee 3602 County board of education; districts 5/11/82 Yes: 302 No: 200 Clarke City of Athens 1855 Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code amended as to certain counties (69,000-75,000) 8/10/82 Clarke County : Yes: 2257 No: 2338 City of Athens : Yes: 2393 No: 2354 Clayton 4431 County board of education; composition; elections; compensation 8/10/82 Yes: 8665 No: 7584 Cobb 1768 Sale of alcoholic beverages in certain counties (200,000-550,000) (295,000-300,000) (350,000-500,000) 11/2/82 Yes: 35622 No: 34777 Cook 3749 County school superintendent; election 11/2/82 Yes: 1623 No: 1020 DeKalb 4239 DeKalb Community College 8/10/82 Transfer: 43375 Retain: 23587 Douglas 4786 County board of education; districts 11/2/82 Yes: 6032 No: 1700 Emanuel 4049 County board of education; elections; districts 6/1/82 Yes: 1853 No: 411 Franklin 3753 County board of education and school superintendent 8/10/82 #1 Proposal: 458 #2 Proposal: 1308 #3 Proposal: 573 Gwinnett 3510 County board of education; districts 4/6/82 Yes: 1825 No: 1972 Haralson 4523 County board of education; composition; districts; election 8/10/82 Yes: 2133 No: 230 Jackson 4012 Jackson County School District, Jefferson City School District, and Commerce City School District; merger 11/2/82 Jackson County : Yes: 1991 No: 2438 Inside City of Commerce : Yes: 796 No: 243 Inside City of Jefferson : Yes: 390 No: 78 Lowndes 3582 Board of commissioners; composition; selection 11/2/82 Yes: 3652 No: 4513 Lumpkin 4274 County school superintendent; appointment 6/8/82 Yes: 312 No: 595 Lumpkin 4277 County board of education; elections; districts 6/8/82 Yes: 720 No: 191 Oconee City of Bogart 4869 New charter 12-7-82 Yes: 66 No: 147 Pierce 4649 County board of education and school superintendent 11/2/82 Proposal No. 1 : Question No. 1: 526 Question No. 2: 1124 Proposal No. 2 : Question No. 1: 613 Question No. 2: 947 Pulaski 4638 County school superintendent; appointment 11/2/82 Yes: 698 No: 787 Twiggs 3627 County board of education; election 8/10/82 Yes: 1327 No: 533 Ware City of Waycross 4611 Land conveyance authorized 11/2/82 Yes: 1869 No: 878 Wayne 3789 and 4717 Board of commissioners; elections 11/2/82 Yes: 1320 No: 684 Wheeler 4126 County board of education; composition; election Not held Worth 3715 Board of commissioners; districts; elections; qualifications 11/2/82 Yes: 1643 No: 733 Georgia Laws 1983 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Atkinson 4115 Board of commissioners; compensation; chairman 3/13/84 Yes: 123 No: 1114 Bartow and Polk Town of Taylorsville 4161 Corporate limits; elections 5/11/83 Bartow : Yes: 47 No: 7 Polk : Yes: 15 No: 4 Bibb 4251 County board of education and orphanage; districts 11/8/83 Yes: 5361 No: 1841 Chatham and City of Savannah 4039 Board of education; districts 5/3/83 Yes: 1367 No: 2815 Chatham City of Tybee Island 3586 Mayor and council; terms; elections 5/3/83 Yes: 307 No: 60 Chattooga 4570 State Court of Chattooga County; creation 5/3/83 Yes: 307 No: 60 Columbia 4411 County board of education; districts; elections; terms 3/13/84 Yes: 2110 No: 843 DeKalb 4547 Governing authority; powers and duties; executive assistant 3/13/84 Yes: 45505 No: 12832 DeKalb City of Doraville 3581 Mayor and council; terms 4/2/83 Yes: 266 No: 89 Forsyth 3521 County school superintendent; appointment 5/3/83 Yes: 379 No: 966 Fulton and Coweta City of Palmetto 4134 Corporate limits 5/21/83 Yes: 319 No: 35 Madison City of Colbert 4181 Municipal court; penalties; homestead exemption; city taxes 5/4/83 Yes: 58 No: 3 Murray 3611 County board of education; creation of new board Not held Newton 3814 Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes Not held Seminole 3994 County board of education; election 8/2/83 Yes: 1181 No: 1198 Tift County and City of Tifton 3590 Tifton-Tift County Charter Commission; creation 6/26/84 Yes: 2060 No: 3860 Union 4514 County board of education; election 5/3/83 Yes: 147 No: 10 Wilkinson 3911 County board of education; creation of new board 5/3/83 Yes: 582 No: 198 Georgia Laws 1984 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Statewide 520 Ad valorem taxation of property; additional exemption 11/6/84 Yes: 718467 No: 464620 Statewide 788 Ad valorem taxation of property; exemption of motor vehicles 11/6/84 Yes: 900688 No: 345204 Statewide 1253 Ad valorem taxation of property; exemption of nonprofit homes for mentally handicapped 11/6/84 Yes: 933343 No: 295707 Berrien 4823 Board of commissioners; composition; districts; elections; compensation; qualifications 5/15/84 Yes: 211 No: 1008 Butts 3588 County treasurer; abolition of office 3/13/84 Yes: 921 No: 791 Camden 3848 Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes 11/6/84 Yes: 2577 No: 481 Catoosa 4321 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 8/14/84 Yes: 4833 No: 811 Cherokee 3580 County school superintendent; appointment 3/13/84 Yes: 1734 No: 4060 Columbia 4609 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/6/84 Not held Coweta and Fulton City of Palmetto 4390 Mayor and council; terms 8/14/84 Not held Coweta 3704 County board of education; composition; election; terms 11/6/84 Yes: 7190 No: 2328 Crisp 4352 Board of commissioners; composition; districts; elections 11/6/84 Yes: 1253 No: 760 Dade 3575 County board of education; election; districts 3/13/84 Yes: 987 No: 367 Dade 3564 Board of commissioners; creation 3/13/84 Yes: 629 No: 777 Dodge 3531 County school superintendent; appointment 3/13/84 Yes: 585 No: 2235 Forsyth 4144 Business and occupational license taxes 11/6/84 Yes: 4290 No: 3484 Fulton 3591 County board of education and school superintendent 3/13/84 Yes: 24258 No: 9628 Habersham 3671 Board of commissioners; elections; terms; purchases 8/14/84 Yes: 2222 No: 1392 Harris 3608 County board of education; districts; terms; qualifications 3/13/84 Yes: 1347 No: 707 Harris 3766 Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes 8/14/84 Yes: 1750 No: 375 Jones 3926 Homestead exemption; county taxes 8/14/84 Yes: 2476 No: 453 Jones 4459 County board of education; reconstitution 8/14/84 Yes: 2206 No: 583 McIntosh 4103 County board of education; terms 5/15/84 Yes: 629 No: 239 McIntosh 4106 County school superintendent; appointment 5/15/84 Yes: 221 No: 577 Polk City of Cedartown 4261 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/6/84 Yes: 1170 No: 45 Putnam 4657 Homestead exemption; county taxes 8/14/84 Yes: 1249 No: 164 Richmond 5119 County board of education; composition; election; districts 11/6/84 Yes: 26594 No: 9857 Rockdale City of Conyers 4884 Homestead exemption; city taxes 5/26/84 Yes: 91 No: 2 Stewart 3513 Board of commissioners; creation 3/13/84 Yes: 625 No: 820 Turner 4862 County board of education; election 5/15/84 Yes: 316 No: 171 Turner 4563 Board of commissioners; composition; election; officers; meetings 5/15/84 Yes: 311 No: 175 Upson 4576 County board of education; districts; elections 8/14/84 Yes: 2496 No: 838 Upson 3729 Board of commissioners; districts; elections 4/17/84 Yes: 708 No: 344 Upson 4367 County school superintendent; appointment 11/6/84 Yes: 1903 No: 2650 Wayne 3971 County board of education; composition; districts; elections No election held pursuant to court order Wheeler 3601 County board of education; composition; elections; terms 3/13/84 Yes: 425 No: 270 Wilkes 3838 County board of education; creation; districts; elections 8/14/84 Yes: 689 No: 909 Wilkinson City of Gordon 3923 Homestead exemption; city taxes 8/14/84 Yes: 458 No: 47 Wilkinson 3772 Homestead exemption; county taxes 8/14/84 Yes: 643 No: 125

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Georgia Laws 1985 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bacon 4823 County board of education; elections 6/25/85 Yes: 206 No: 51 Baldwin 3835 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 8/12/86 Yes: 1999 No: 493 Bleckley 4406 Board of commissioners; created 11/4/86 Yes: 887 No: 1156 Brooks City of Quitman 4635 Board of commissioners; composition; elections Not held Has not been approved by Justice Department Burke 4481 County board of education; elections 9/3/85 Yes: 754 No: 673 Candler 4975 Board of commissioners; membership; elections; chairman 6/11/85 Yes: 279 No: 116 Carroll 3945 County board of education and school superintendent 9/10/85 Question 1 : Yes: 4076 No: 929 Question 2 : Yes: 2977 No: 2019 Clinch 4918 County board of education; elections; districts 11/4/86 Yes: 302 No: 128 Cobb City of Smyrna 4072 Mayor and councilmen; terms 11/5/85 Yes: 789 No: 511 Dawson 4179 Business and occupational license taxes Not held DeKalb City of Decatur 4140 Homestead exemption; city taxes 12/4/85 Yes: 1123 No: 154 Fayette 3992 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 6/11/85 Yes: 2256 No: 255 Fayette 4198 County school superintendent; appointment 11/4/86 Yes: 4725 No: 6759 Fulton City of Atlanta 4371 Redevelopment powers City failed to publish as required by law. City attorney ruled not to put on ballot. Fulton City of College Park 4513 Homestead exemption; city taxes 5/13/85 Yes: 1721 No: 143 Gwinnett 5106 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/4/86 Yes: 39645 No: 12055 Heard 5078 County board of education; election 9/24/85 Yes: 580 No: 90 Jeff Davis 4493 County board of education; elections; districts 4/8/86 Yes: 208 No: 45 Lanier 3966 County board of education; elections; districts; terms 6/25/85 Yes: 252 No: 12 Marion 4573 County board of education; districts; elections Not precleared by U.S. Justice Department. Morgan 4643 County board of education and school superintendent 8/12/86 Yes: 1058 No: 398 Pierce 4836 Board of commissioners; composition; elections; districts 11/5/85 Yes: 386 No: 169 Pierce 4841 County board of education; elections 11/5/85 Yes: 365 No: 181 Polk 4985 County board of education; re-creation 6/11/85 Yes: 365 No: 299 Taylor 5087 County board of education; elections; districts 5/21/85 Yes: 362 No: 180 Wilkes 4580 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes Not held

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Georgia Laws 1986 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bartow 5361 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes Not held Bibb 4736 Redevelopment powers 11/4/86 Yes: 3236 No: 2725 Bibb City of Macon 5038 Redevelopment powers 11/4/86 Yes: 8120 No: 5815 Bibb 5620 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 8/12/86 Yes: 2592 No: 5119 Bulloch 5627 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods Not held Camden 5647 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 8/12/86 Yes: 451 No: 258 Chatham City of Islands 4872 Incorporation 8/12/86 Islands area : Yes: 506 No: 744 County area : Yes: 336 No: 1426 Chatham City of Pooler 5592 Corporate limits 6/17/86 Pooler : Yes: 115 No: 19 Proposed Area : Yes: 36 No: 24 Chattooga 5138 Board of commissioners; creation 11/4/86 Yes: 1991 No: 2220 Cherokee 3635 Board of commissioners; creation 5/6/86 Yes: 1644 No: 2221 Clayton 5019 Homestead exemptions; county taxes 8/12/86 Yes: 11478 No: 2066 Cobb City of Acworth 3752 Mayor and alderman; elections; qualifications; terms 5/3/86 Yes: 47 No: 139 Cobb 4370 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes 11/4/86 Yes: 64538 No: 9311 Cobb City of Marietta 5043 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/4/86 Yes: 5309 No: 1002 Colquitt 3724 County board of education; composition; elections; districts 5/13/86 Yes: 897 No: 180 Columbia 5636 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 8/12/86 Yes: 2740 No: 1695 Dawson 4061 Homestead exemptions; county school district taxes 8/12/86 Yes: 724 No: 183 Decatur 4096 County board of education and school superintendent 8/12/86 Yes: 1387 No: 1012 DeKalb 4107 Governing authority; powers and duties; applicability of laws 8/12/86 Yes: 31123 No: 11156 DeKalb City of Decatur 4475 Homestead exemption; city taxes 12/3/86 Yes: 1233 No: 127 Douglas 5618 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 11/4/86 Yes: 6701 No: 3144 Elbert 3578 Board of education; re-creation 5/13/86 Yes: 444 No: 208 Floyd City of Rome 4530 Homestead exemption; independent school district taxes 8/12/86 Yes: 2651 No: 336 Floyd 5057 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 8/12/86 Yes: 4971 No: 770 Floyd 5511 Homestead exemption; county taxes 8/12/86 Yes: 8218 No: 845 Forsyth 4347 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/4/86 Yes: 5191 No: 1005 Fulton 4148 Redevelopment powers 11/4/86 Yes: 57705 No: 41691 Fulton 4434 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes; local constitutional amendment continued Not held Fulton City of Atlanta 4834 Redevelopment powers 8/12/86 Yes: 12987 No: 9356 Gwinnett 5625 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 8/12/86 Yes: 17645 No: 4777 Hall 3811 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 8/12/86 Yes: 5447 No: 2112 Hall City of Gainesville 3815 Homestead exemption; independent school district taxes Not held Hall 5616 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 8/12/86 Yes: 7553 No: 2305 Henry 5053 Homestead exemptions; county school district taxes Not held Henry 5607 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 8/12/86 Yes: 2211 No: 1964 Houston 3901 Redevelopment powers 11/4/86 Yes: 6517 No: 4758 Houston City of Centerville 5157 Redevelopment powers 11/4/86 Yes: 70 No: 88 Houston City of Perry 4196 Redevelopment powers Not held Houston City of Warner Robins 3923 Redevelopment powers 10/7/86 Yes: 2675 No: 1754 Lanier 3609 Lakeland-Lanier County Charter Commission; creation 9/2/86 Yes: 448 No: 928 Laurens 3821 County board of education; elections; districts 11/4/86 Yes: 929 No: 715 Liberty 3554 County school superintendent; appointment 11/4/86 Yes: 1332 No: 1045 Liberty 3542 Board of education; composition; elections 8/12/86 Yes: 1369 No: 277 Lincoln 3661 County board of education; elections; districts; vacancies 8/12/86 Yes: 651 No: 335 Marion 5558 Board of commissioners; elections; districts; terms 9/16/86 Yes: 429 No: 673 Marion 5023 County board of education; elections 9/16/86 Yes: 416 No: 666 Mitchell City of Pelham 3648 City board of education; elections; terms; districts; composition Not held Mitchell 3892 County school superintendent; appointment Not precleared by U.S. Justice Department. Muscogee 3927 County board of education; advisory referendum on elections 11/4/86 Yes: 18451 No: 8420 Oglethorpe 3568 County board of education; elections; districts 5/13/86 Yes: 307 No: 90 Paulding 4335 County school superintendent; appointment 11/4/86 Yes: 1199 No: 4301 Polk 5633 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 8/12/86 Yes: 1355 No: 1013 Rabun City of Clayton 4778 Homestead exemptions; city taxes 12/20/86 Yes: 453 No: 16 Screven 5642 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 8/12/86 Yes: 326 No: 404 Spalding 4855 Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes 8/12/86 Yes: 1946 No: 428 Spalding 5623 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 11/4/86 Yes: 3757 No: 3693 Sumter City of Americus 3501 Sumter County Public School System; creation; merger of school systems of Sumter County and the City of Americus Not held Tattnall City of Collins 4472 Mayor; terms 8/12/86 Yes: 31 No: 39 Telfair 4527 County officers; ineligibility to hold office; local constitutional amendment continued 11/4/86 Yes: 1800 No: 577 Toombs City of Vidalia 4862 City school district; powers of board of education 9/2/86 Yes: 824 No: 599 Troup 3515 County board of education and school superintendent; Act continuing local constitutional amendment repealed 5/6/86 Yes: 193 No: 44 Twiggs 5542 County school superintendent; appointment 11/4/86 Yes: 412 No: 1127 Upson 4497 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes Not held Washington 4485 Homestead exemption; county taxes 8/12/86 Yes: 1434 No: 373 Washington 4489 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 8/12/86 Yes: 1896 No: 402 Whitfield 5597 Board of commissioners 11/4/86 Yes: 4315 No: 3573 Wilkes 4091 County board of education; elections; districts; composition 11/4/86 Yes: 1219 No: 377 Worth 3716 County board of education; membership; elections; districts 11/4/86 Yes: 1499 No: 523 Statewide 878 Ad valorem tax exemption of tangible personal property 11/4/86 Yes: 592671 No: 249708

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Georgia Laws 1987 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Appling City of Baxley 5015 Corporate limits 7/21/87 Yes: 438 No: 822 Bartow 5325 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/3/87 Yes: 2483 No: 265 Bartow 4912 County school superintendent; appointment 11/3/87 Yes: 1086 No: 1617 Bartow 4915 County board of education; elections; terms 11/3/87 Yes: 2135 No: 569 Bleckley 4111 County board of education; nonpartisan elections 11/8/88 Yes: 1025 No: 606 Brooks 5267 County school superintendent; appointment 3/8/88 Yes: 709 No: 1542 Brooks City of Quitman 5230 Board of commissioners; composition; elections; districts; terms 8/11/87 Yes: 248 No: 71 Butts 4919 County board of education and school superintendent 11/10/87 Yes: 1682 No: 561 Camden 4929 Board of commissioners; elections; districts; terms 3/8/88 Yes: 1365 No: 858 Camden 4943 County board of education; elections; districts; terms; Act continuing local constitutional amendment repealed 3/8/88 Yes: 1337 No: 932 Camden 5032 County school superintendent; appointment 3/8/88 Yes: 739 No: 1579 Chatham 4801 Redevelopment powers 6/16/87 Yes: 3341 No: 5356 Chatham City of Savannah 4083 Redevelopment powers 6/16/87 Yes: 2369 No: 3235 Clarke 4279 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 11/3/87 Yes: 7245 No: 1622 Columbia 4270 County board of education; nonpartisan elections 3/8/88 Yes: 7344 No: 1925 Columbia 4267 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 3/8/88 Yes: 8266 No: 1196 Dougherty 3843 County board of education; elections 11/3/87 Yes: 6448 No: 4855 Effingham 4596 County board of education; reconstitution 3/8/88 Yes: 1768 No: 471 Evans 4782 County board of education; composition; elections; compensation 8/9/88 Yes: 1277 No: 553 Fannin 5494 County board of education and school superintendent; nonpartisan elections 3/8/88 Yes: 1449 No: 1819 Floyd 4994 Unified Rome-Floyd County School System; creation; merger of Floyd County School System and City of Rome Independent School System 3/8/88 City : Yes: 1679 No: 3601 County : Yes: 2410 No: 6380 Fulton 4132 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 131209 No: 35740 Greene 4973 County school superintendent; appointment 3/8/88 Yes: 787 No: 1544 Hall City of Gainesville 4209 Homestead exemption; city school district taxes 12/1/87 Yes: 194 No: 28 Houston City of Perry 4115 Redevelopment powers 12/1/87 Yes: 128 No: 124 Lamar 3740 County board of education; elections; districts; terms; vacancies 11/3/87 Yes: 412 No: 203 Lowndes 4124 County school superintendent; appointment 3/8/88 Yes: 932 No: 2505 Lumpkin 3586 County school superintendent; appointment 6/2/87 Yes: 617 No: 1067 Madison City of Colbert 4475 Mayor; term 12/2/87 Yes: 19 No: 3 Mitchell 3508 County school superintendent; appointment 7/28/87 Yes: 710 No: 921 Muscogee 4753 County board of education; composition; elections; districts; terms; compensation; taxes 3/8/88 Yes: 9784 No: 18277 Oconee 4441 County school superintendent; appointment 3/8/88 Yes: 1272 No: 1863 Peach City of Byron 5394 Redevelopment powers Not held Peach City of Fort Valley 5409 Redevelopment powers 4/6/88 Yes: 847 No: 358 Peach 5397 Redevelopment powers Not held Pulaski 4263 County school superintendent; appointment 3/8/88 Yes: 679 No: 1081 Pulaski 4241 County board of education; elections 11/8/88 Yes: 960 No: 479 Rabun City of Sky Valley 5113 Homestead exemption; city taxes 12/1/87 Yes: 84 No: 11 Stephens 4224 County school superintendent; appointment; vacancies 9/1/87 Yes: 775 No: 2249 Tift City of Tifton 4103 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 1847 No: 411 Ware City of Waycross 5135 Board of education; elections; districts; terms 9/22/87 Yes: 255 No: 136 Ware City of Waycross 5105 Mayor; office created; election; terms; powers 11/24/87 Yes: 1029 No: 345 White 5441 Board of commissioners; re-creation; elections; powers; duties 3/8/88 Yes: 1278 No: 715 Whitfield City of Tunnel Hill 4366 New charter 12/7/87 Yes: 85 No: 33 Georgia Laws 1988 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Barrow 3501 County board of education; compensation; elections; districts 4/12/88 Yes: 637 No: 62 Barrow 3674 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 8/9/88 Yes: 4226 No: 549 Bartow 4101 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 8/9/88 Yes: 1858 No: 1060 Ben Hill and City of Fitzgerald 3573 Ben Hill County Public School System; creation; merger of county school system with City of Fitzgerald School System 6/21/88 Yes: 517 No: 801 6/21/88 Yes: 822 No: 284 Berrien 3832 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes Not held Butts 4729 Board of commissioners; powers; county manager created 8/9/88 Yes: 1563 No: 955 Catoosa 4182 Board of commissioners; creation; districts; elections; terms 11/6/90 Yes: 4896 No: 2913 Chatham City of Savannah 3706 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 20190 No: 3006 Cherokee 3677 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 13575 No: 2501 Clarke City of Athens 3794 Redevelopment powers 11/8/88 Not Precleared by U. S. Justice Department Clayton 4307 County school superintendent; appointment 11/8/88 Yes: 12314 No: 26995 Clayton 4001 County board of education; number of members 11/8/88 Yes: 20610 No: 17155 Clayton 3527 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 3/8/88 Yes: 14472 No: 8627 Clayton 3523 Homestead exemptions; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 32925 No: 7153 Clayton City of Riverdale 3951 Homestead exemption; city taxes 10/8/88 Yes: 597 No: 35 Cobb 4479 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 11/8/88 Yes: 102080 No: 21916 Cobb 4070 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 93785 No: 29194 Cobb 4286 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 76495 No: 32915 Coffee City of Douglas 4282 Homestead exemption; city taxes 7/6/89 Yes: 734 No: 106 Columbia 4622 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 15372 No: 3111 Coweta 4714 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 10497 No: 2412 Crawford 4063 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 1092 No: 2412 DeKalb 4114 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 122174 No: 27547 DeKalb 4160 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 107585 No: 29336 DeKalb 4740 Governing authority; vote of chief executive; department heads under merit system; ordinances 11/8/88 Yes: 76350 No: 59347 Dougherty City of Albany 4748 Homestead exemption; city taxes Not held Effingham City of Springfield 4091 Corporate limits Not held Floyd 4856 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 8/9/88 Yes: 7014 No: 1390 Floyd City of Rome 4484 Homestead exemption; city independent school district taxes 8/9/88 Yes: 4607 No: 698 Fulton 4034 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 131209 No: 35740 Fulton City of Hapeville 4866 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 1429 No: 146 Gilmer 4886 Board of commissioners; creation; county manager 5/17/88 Yes: 1863 No: 1299 Gilmer 4894 County board of education; nonpartisan elections 8/9/88 Yes: 1381 No: 369 Gilmer 4903 County school superintendent; nonpartisan election 8/9/88 Yes: 1336 No: 380 Gwinnett City of Dacula 3667 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/19/88 Yes: 168 No: 34 Gwinnett 4199 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 61404 No: 22771 Gwinnett 4023 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 65941 No: 19844 Gwinnett 4627 Coroner's office abolished; medical examiner's office established 8/9/88 Yes: 17325 No: 5088 Gwinnett 4039 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 60907 No: 25291 Habersham 4112 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods Not held Hart 3604 Board of commissioners; creation 4/12/88 (1) 984 (2) 628 (3) 943 4/26/88 Runoff (1) 1439 (2) 1698 Henry 4633 Board of commissioners; chairman as chief executive officer; county administrator abolished Not held Henry 4310 Homestead exemptions; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 11413 No: 2823 Houston 4007 County school superintendent; appointment 8/9/88 Yes: 2681 No: 6432 Jeff Davis City of Hazlehurst 4861 Advisory referendum regarding sales of beer and wine Not held Lumpkin 4880 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 3009 No: 527 Monroe 3540 Board of commissioners; terms 3/8/88 Yes: 1198 No: 778 Newton 4045 Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes Not held Peach City of Byron 3656 Redevelopment powers 4/6/88 Yes: 64 No: 59 Peach 4598 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 2532 No: 815 Pierce 3543 County school superintendent; appointment Not held (See Ga. L. 1988, p. 4898) Pierce 4898 County school superintendent; appointment 5/10/88 Yes: 394 No: 1072 Pike 3824 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 2037 No: 518 Richmond 4147 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 33005 No: 7709 Richmond 4043 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 11/8/88 Yes: 27047 No: 11602 Richmond 3971 Board of commissioners as Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council for both county and city 11/8/88 Yes: 25129 No: 19153 Richmond City of Augusta 3987 Reorganized government of city and Richmond County; repeal of city charter 11/8/88 Yes: 7180 No: 4789 Rockdale and City of Conyers 3899 Conyers-Rockdale County Charter Commission; creation 11/14/89 County : Yes: 3760 No: 2768 City : Yes: 338 No: 668 Rockdale 3990 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 11/8/88 Yes: 11589 No: 4547 Rockdale 3659 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes 8/9/88 Yes: 5507 No: 1330 Sumter 3702 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 8/9/88 Yes: 1596 No: 1134 Sumter City [Illegible Text] Americus 3550 Sumter County Public School System; creation; merger of Sumter County and City of Americus school systems 6/21/88 Sumter County : Yes: 1033 No: 1412 City of Americus : Yes: 1530 No: 592 Upson 3821 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 2598 No: 480 Upson 3685 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/8/88 Yes: 3702 No: 900 Upson 3828 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes Not held Walton 4710 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 8/9/88 Yes: 3876 No: 739 Walton 4720 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 8/9/88 Yes: 3448 No: 1025 Walton 4723 Staggered motor vehicle registration periods 8/9/88 Yes: 3248 No: 1157 White 4493 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 8/9/88 Yes: 2634 No: 628 White 4472 Homestead exemption; county taxes 8/9/88 Yes: 2541 No: 661 White 3515 Board of commissioners; re-creation 3/8/88 Yes: 1278 No: 715

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Georgia Laws 1989 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bartow City of Cartersville 4746 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/7/89 Yes: 1208 No: 143 Chatham City of Port Wentworth 5105 Corporate limits 9/12/89 Corporate limits : Yes: 292 No: 58 Unincorporated area : Yes: 50 No: 24 Cherokee 4295 Board of commissioners; creation of new board 11/7/89 Yes: 4697 No: 1676 Clarke City of Athens 4021 Redevelopment powers 11/7/89 Yes: 919 No: 725 Clayton 4905 County board of education; elections; composition; districts; county school superintendent; election 8/15/89 Yes: 1673 No: 2007 Clayton 4818 Redevelopment powers 8/15/89 Yes: 1879 No: 1755 Cobb 4266 Redevelopment powers 7/17/90 Yes: 27511 No: 27847 Cobb City of Smyrna 3878 Homestead exemption; city taxes 4/4/89 Yes: 1714 No: 107 Cobb City of Smyrna 4896 Homestead exemption; city taxes 4/4/89 Yes: 1641 No: 156 Dougherty City of Albany 4802 Mayor and commissioners; elections; terms 8/8/89 Yes: 11373 No: 2489 Dougherty City of Albany 4062 Homestead exemption; city taxes 8/8/89 Yes: 12173 No: 1553 Effingham Town of Rincon 4024 Homestead exemption; town taxes 11/7/89 Yes: 427 No: 27 Fannin City of Blue Ridge 3823 New charter 5/27/89 Fannin County : Yes: 4 No: 57 City of Blue Ridge : Yes: 123 No: 96 Fulton City of Atlanta 4229 Homestead exemption; city and city school district taxes 11/6/90 Yes: 44047 No: 7769 Harris City of Shiloh 4084 Homestead exemption; city taxes Not held Henry 4829 Board of commissioners; chairman; election Superseded by Ga. L. 1990, p. 5232 Liberty City of Hinesville 4782 Mayor and council; elections; terms; districts Superseded by Ga. L. 1990, p. 4047 Lowndes 3578 County board of education; membership; districts; elections Repealed by Ga. L. 1990, p. 3529 Spalding 3802 Griffin-Spalding County Charter Commission; creation 4/9/91 Yes: 2957 No: 5549 Whitfield 4901 County board of education; terms; elections Not held Georgia Laws 1989 Extraordinary Session : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Gwinnett City of Berkeley Lake 72 Mayor and councilmembers; elections; terms; mayor's veto powers 12/2/89 Yes: 201 No: 43

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Georgia Laws 1990 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Appling 4142 Board of commissioners; terms 11/6/90 Yes: 1759 No: 908 Appling 4720 County board of education; members; terms 11/6/90 Yes: 1767 No: 900 Ben Hill 4435 County board of education; elections; terms; districts; vacancies 8/28/90 Yes: 238 No: 22 Ben Hill City of Fitzgerald 4146 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/20/90 Yes: 722 No: 100 Berrien 4703 Board of commissioners; compensation; composition Not held Catoosa 4481 Comprehensive land use plan; advisory referendum 7/17/90 Yes: 2276 No: 1651 Catoosa 4984 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/6/90 Yes: 6069 No: 1495 Charlton City of Folkston 4217 Corporate limits Not held Chatham 3992 Board of commissioners; chairman; term 11/6/90 Yes: 23981 No: 7149 Chatham City of Pooler 4202 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/6/90 Yes: 645 No: 64 Chatham 5146 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/6/90 Yes: 25777 No: 5162 Chatham City of Savannah 3995 Mayor; terms 11/6/90 Yes: 12513 No: 4729 Clarke 4711 County board of education; membership; elections 11/6/90 Yes: 13458 No: 3288 Clarke and City of Athens 3560 Unified government; officers; employees; powers; duties 8/7/90 Yes: 11572 No: 8110 Clayton 4632 County school superintendent; election 11/6/90 Yes: 21629 No: 11275 Clayton 4378 Governing authority and board of education; tax millage rates 11/6/90 Yes: 19433 No: 12594 Clayton 4635 County board of education; election; terms; districts 11/6/90 Yes: 16902 No: 15137 Clayton City of Riverdale 5267 Homestead exemption; city taxes 10/13/90 Yes: 797 No: 100 Cobb City of Marietta 4390 Ad valorem tax; public schools Not held Crawford 4331 Board of commissioners; compensation 11/6/90 Yes: 294 No: 1184 DeKalb 3978 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/6/90 Yes: 47225 No: 56619 DeKalb 5272 DeKalb County School District; millage rates 11/6/90 Yes: 63540 No: 34207 DeKalb 3900 Code of ethics; board of ethics; members; powers; duties 11/6/90 Yes: 104297 No: 12387 Douglas 3643 Homestead exemption; school district taxes 7/17/90 Yes: 7185 No: 1936 Douglas 3650 Board of commissioners; membership; elections 7/17/90 Yes: 6428 No: 3293 Douglas 3662 Homestead exemption; county taxes 7/17/90 Yes: 6836 No: 2309 Douglas 3658 Homestead exemption; county taxes 7/17/90 Yes: 7422 No: 1813 Effingham 4035 Homestead exemption; school district taxes 11/6/90 Yes: 3444 No: 423 Fayette 4317 County school superintendent; appointment; term 11/6/90 Yes: 5949 No: 11075 Forsyth 4680 Homestead exemption; school district taxes 11/6/90 Yes: 7969 No: 1992 Fulton City of Hapeville 3665 Redevelopment powers 11/6/90 Yes: 825 No: 396 Fulton City of College Park 4238 Homestead exemption; city taxes 5/7/90 Yes: 540 No: 27 Fulton City of College Park 4242 Redevelopment powers 5/7/90 Yes: 481 No: 82 Gordon 3745 Board of commissioners; creation; election 11/6/90 Yes: 1758 No: 3426 Gwinnett City of Buford 4291 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/3/90 Yes: 755 No: 117 Gwinnett 3774 Homestead exemption; school district taxes 11/6/90 Yes: 67424 No: 21536 Gwinnett City of Norcross 3941 Homestead exemption; city taxes 6/5/90 Yes: 135 No: 7 Gwinnett City of Lilburn 4469 Homestead exemption; city taxes 5/22/90 Yes: 401 No: 26 Haralson 3868 Board of commissioners; creation; elections; powers; duties 7/17/90 Yes: 1907 No: 2008 Harris City of Shiloh 3840 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/6/90 Yes: 73 No: 21 Henry 5232 Board of commissioners; chairman; election 11/6/90 Yes: 8376 No: 4952 Henry 4474 County school superintendent; appointment 11/6/90 Yes: 4085 No: 9950 Henry 4476 County board of education; members; elections 11/6/90 Yes: 9217 No: 4270 Jefferson 4224 County board of education and school superintendent 7/17/90 Yes: 1927 No: 909 Jones 3790 Homestead exemption; county taxes 7/17/90 Yes: 1854 No: 390 Lamar 4022 Magistrate court; chief magistrate; selection 11/6/90 Yes: 1424 No: 544 Liberty 4045 Enhanced 911 emergency telephone service 11/6/90 Yes: 1754 No: 579 Liberty City of Hinesville 4047 Mayor and council; election; terms 11/6/90 Yes: 815 No: 367 McIntosh 4781 County school superintendent; appointment 11/6/90 Yes: 832 No: 1046 Monroe City of Forsyth 4764 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/6/90 Yes: 806 No: 149 Monroe 4547 Board of commissioners; compensation 11/6/90 Yes: 901 No: 2856 Murray 3845 Board of commissioners; creation; members; elections; districts 11/6/90 Yes: 2065 No: 1509 Murray 3668 County board of education; powers; duties; elections; terms 11/6/90 Yes: 2240 No: 974 Peach 4589 Board of commissioners; redevelopment powers 7/17/90 Yes: 837 No: 615 Peach 4155 County board of education; election; terms 11/6/90 Yes: 2686 No: 971 Pulaski 4415 County board of education; members; non-partisan elections Not held Rockdale 4654 County board of education; election 11/6/90 Yes: 9713 No: 4088 Spalding City of Griffin 4596 Board of commissioners; chairman; powers; duties Not held Spalding City of Griffin 3734 Board of commissioners; taxation and finance powers; homestead exemption; city taxes Not held Tattnall City of Reidsville 4918 Mayor; terms of office 11/6/90 Yes: 219 No: 334 Toombs 4603 County school superintendent; appointment 11/6/90 Yes: 545 No: 1121 Twiggs 3935 Homestead exemptions; county and county school district taxes 7/17/90 Yes: 1171 No: 319 Upson City of Thomaston 3794 Merger of Upson County School System and City of Thomaston Independent School System; board of education; membership 7/17/90 Upson County : Yes: 2269 No: 1227 City of Thomaston : Yes: 1673 No: 1055 Walton City of Social Circle 4159 Homestead exemption; city school district taxes; disabled residents 7/17/90 Yes: 246 No: 60 Walton City of Social Circle 4171 Homestead exemption; city school district taxes 7/17/90 Yes: 248 No: 39 Walton 4351 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 7/17/90 Yes: 2639 No: 369 Wilkes 4592 County board of education; election; terms 11/6/90 Yes: 1801 No: 442 Wilkinson City of Ivey 3787 Homestead exemption; city taxes 12/6/90 Yes: 175 No: 14 Wilkinson 4925 Homestead exemption; county taxes 7/17/90 Yes: 798 No: 98 Georgia Laws 1991 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bartow 4478 County school superintendent; appointment 9/17/91 Yes: 909 No: 1621 Ben Hill 3772 County school superintendent; appointment 9/17/91 Yes: 449 No: 490 Ben Hill 3753 Board of commissioners; members; posts; elections; terms 3/3/92 Yes: 1268 No: 580 Chatham City of Savannah 3776 City of Savannah and Chatham County Board of Public Education; members; election; vacancies 11/3/92 Yes: 35958 No: 10709 Chattooga 4274 Board of commissioners; creation 3/3/92 Yes: 779 No: 3795 Cherokee 3627 County board of education; members; vacancies; residency Not held Cherokee 3855 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 18240 No: 3269 Cobb City of Acworth 3576 Special election for approval of expenditure of proceeds from sale of water and sewer system Not held Cobb City of Austell 4508 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/5/91 Yes: 347 No: 26 Cobb City of Smyrna 4693 Homestead exemption; city taxes Not held (See Ga. L. 1992, p. 5725) Columbia 3986 County board of education and school superintendent 11/5/91 Yes: 4750 No: 8360 Dade 3893 Board of commissioners; creation 3/3/92 Yes: 1567 No: 1262 Douglas City of Douglasville 4297 Douglasville-Douglas County Charter Commission; creation Not held Franklin 4681 Board of commissioners; creation 3/3/92 Yes: 1883 No: 1671 Fulton 3747 Fulton County School District; homestead exemption 11/3/92 Yes: 85563 No: 25354 Fulton City of Fairburn 3581 Homestead exemption; city taxes 6/27/91 Yes: 252 No: 15 Fulton City of College Park 4422 Wards; election date 9/17/91 Yes: 301 No: 49 Gwinnett City of Sugar Hill 4675 Homestead exemption; city taxes 10/26/91 Yes: 527 No: 37 Harris City of Hamilton 3973 Municipal court; penalties Not held (Repealed by Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 423) Muscogee 4255 City-County government and school taxes; homestead valuation; local constitutional amendments repealed 11/5/91 Yes: 5731 No: 24247 Muscogee 4259 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes; disabled veterans 11/5/91 Yes: 25203 No: 4579 Muscogee 4265 Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes 11/5/91 Yes: 27198 No: 2640 Newton 4328 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 10026 No: 2314 Oconee 3822 County school superintendent; appointment 11/5/91 Yes: 795 No: 1286 Pickens 3851 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 3827 No: 634 Pickens 4212 Board of commissioners; creation 3/3/92 Yes: 1377 No: 2081 Pike 3695 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 2665 No: 697 Pulaski 4175 County board of education; restatement of law 7/21/92 Yes: 1173 No: 504 Rabun 4555 County school superintendent; appointment Not held Spalding City of Griffin 4604 Board of commissioners; taxation and finance powers; homestead exemption 11/5/91 Yes: 1695 No: 235 Troup City of Hogansville 4427 City school taxes; maximum millage rate Not held Washington 3759 County board of education; reconstitution; school superintendent 3/3/92 Yes: 1463 No: 709 Whitfield 3638 County board of education; terms 3/3/92 Yes: 3164 No: 750

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Georgia Laws 1991, Extraordinary Session : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Butts 473 Solid waste landfill; advisory referendum 11/5/91 Public: 1748 Private: 878 Camden City of St. Marys 460 Homestead exemption; city taxes 12/3/91 Yes: 659 No: 87 Elbert 370 Board of commissioners; chairman; county administrator 3/3/92 Yes: 2068 No: 1056 Troup City of Hogansville 476 Ad valorem school taxes Not held Ware 445 County board of education and school superintendent 3/3/92 Yes: 2673 No: 573

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Georgia Laws 1992 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Baldwin 6709 Magistrate court; chief magistrate and magistrates 11/3/92 Yes: 8494 No: 1080 Bartow 6484 Chairperson and board of commissioners; creation 7/21/92 Yes: 1993 No: 2802 Berrien 5221 County board of education; districts; elections 7/21/92 Yes: 2534 No: 1453 Berrien 6329 Board of commissioners; composition; districts; elections Not held Not precleared by U.S. Justice Department Bryan 4551 County board of education; districts; terms 7/21/92 Yes: 1853 No: 553 Bryan 4592 Board of commissioners; districts; terms; vacancies 7/2192 Yes: 1514 No: 939 Camden City of Kingsland 5686 Homestead exemption; city taxes 7/21/92 Yes: 211 No: 19 Carroll 6514 Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 13278 No: 2669 Carroll City of Carrollton 5906 Homestead exemption; school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 3270 No: 746 Catoosa 5981 Catoosa Utility District and Board of Utilities Commissioners; abolition 11/3/92 Yes: 3354 No: 9649 Chatham City of Pooler 7019 Corporate limits 11/3/92 Yes: 1205 No: 255 Chattooga City of Summerville 6308 City manager; mayor Not held Clarke 6241 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes 7/21/92 Yes: 7898 No: 1112 Clayton 6146 Homestead exemption; county taxes 7/21/92 Yes: 18324 No: 4429 Cobb City of Powder Springs 6237 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 2433 No: 536 Cobb City of Smyrna 5725 Homestead exemption; city taxes 7/21/92 Yes: 3222 No: 513 Columbia 6175 Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 21586 No: 4446 DeKalb 6845 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 112095 No: 48244 DeKalb 6624 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 82790 No: 73413 DeKalb 6137 Governing authority; definition; code of ethics; sanctions 11/3/92 Yes: 125095 No: 51405 DeKalb 6323 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 129830 No: 53377 DeKalb 5720 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 131414 No: 43365 DeKalb 6566 Commission; districts; elections 7/21/92 Yes: 46257 No: 22459 Floyd 5383 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 14905 No: 9240 Floyd 5466 Board of commissioners; terms 11/3/92 Yes: 15052 No: 10621 Floyd 5902 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 6032 No: 2580 Forsyth 5052 County board of education; laws restated 7/21/92 Yes: 6402 No: 1183 Forsyth City of Cumming 6601 Cumming-Forsyth County Charter Commission; creation 11/3/92 Yes: 7566 No: 8408 Forsyth 6300 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 12682 No: 3513 Franklin 4770 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 3731 No: 867 Fulton 6563 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 124659 No: 68198 Fulton City of Alpharetta 6449 Mayor and council; districts; elections; terms 7/21/92 Yes: 640 No: 1656 Fulton City of Atlanta 7007 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 58142 No: 35594 Fulton City of Atlanta 7003 Homestead exemption; school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 66039 No: 32340 Fulton 6583 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 121003 No: 77010 Gwinnett City of Suwannee 6524 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/2/93 Yes: 413 No: 71 Hart 5574 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 4094 No: 1518 Heard 6107 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 2362 No: 480 Jackson 5452 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes Not held Jackson City of Jefferson 5888 Homestead exemption; city and city school district taxes Not held Jasper 6508 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 1267 No: 848 Jones 5389 Homestead exemption; county taxes 7/21/92 Yes: 2749 No: 969 Lowndes 5827 County board of education; membership; elections; districts 11/3/92 Yes: 5301 No: 3430 Madison 4726 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 3734 No: 932 McIntosh 6500 McIntosh County Industrial Development Authority; retention 11/3/92 Yes: 1342 No: 1016 Murray 6246 County school superintendent; appointment 11/3/92 Yes: 1771 No: 3962 Muscogee 6629 County board of education; composition; districts; taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 30455 No: 10920 Muscogee 5365 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes; bonded indebtedness 11/3/92 Yes: 24510 No: 12796 Newton 6587 Motor vehicle registration periods 7/21/92 Yes: 2556 No: 2241 Paulding 5788 Board of commissioners; composition; elections; districts 11/3/92 Yes: 1785 No: 2944 Polk 6361 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 5292 No: 1442 Rabun City of Sky Valley 6111 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 85 No: 11 Rabun 5472 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 3356 No: 503 Rockdale 5351 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 11/3/92 Yes: 16414 No: 4668 Sumter 5171 County board of education; reconstitution; districts; terms 7/21/92 Yes: 738 No: 299 Telfair 6358 County board of education; vacancies 7/21/92 Yes: 2897 No: 312 Towns 6853 County board of education; appointment 7/21/92 Yes: 1067 No: 135 Troup 5459 Homestead exemption; county and school district taxes Not held Troup City of Hogansville 6218 Ad valorem city school taxes; maximum millage rate 7/21/92 Yes: 184 No: 421 Twiggs 6502 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 7/21/92 Yes: 1547 No: 289 Upson 5823 Thomaston-Upson County School District; homestead exemption 11/3/92 Yes: 7743 No: 1245 Walton 5892 County board of education; districts; terms; elections; compensation 7/21/92 Yes: 1979 No: 3149 Wilkinson 6312 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 7/21/92 Yes: 775 No: 127 Georgia Laws 1993 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bibb 4866 Board of education; school taxes; budgets; compensation 11/2/93 Yes: 6321 No: 8815 Bulloch City of Statesboro 4418 Corporate limits 6/15/93 Yes: 1237 No: 371 Butts 4470 Advisory referendum on type of government 3/15/94 Yes: 743 No: 1019 Candler City of Metter 4386 Metter-Candler County Charter Commission; creation; consolidation of governments Not held Clayton 4452 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/2/93 Yes: 11260 No: 2369 Clayton City of Morrow 4446 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/2/93 Yes: 268 No: 19 Cobb 4441 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/8/94 Yes: No: Gordon 4827 Homestead exemption; county school district taxes 9/21/93 Yes: 3004 No: 582 Gordon City of Calhoun 4823 Homestead exemption; city school district taxes 9/21/93 Yes: 1057 No: 191 Gwinnett City of Duluth 4730 Homestead exemptions; city taxes 11/2/93 Each Resident : Yes: 1064 No: 89 Residents 65 or older or disabled : Yes: 1107 No: 60 Lamar 5117 Homestead exemptions; county and school district taxes 11/8/94 County taxes : Yes: No: School district taxes : Yes: No: Schley City of Ellaville 5316 Ellaville-Schley County Charter Commission; consolidation of governments Not held Tift City of Tifton 4278 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/2/93 Yes: 972 No: 54 Troup 5112 Homestead exemption; county taxes 11/2/93 Yes: 5122 No: 496 Troup City of LaGrange 3909 Mayor and council; composition; districts 6/15/93 Option 1: 522 Option: 350 Troup City of LaGrange 3941 Mayor and council; elections 6/15/93 Yes: 537 No: 328 Whitfield City of Dalton 4187 Homestead exemption; city taxes 11/2/93 Yes: 2341 No: 246 Whitfield City of Dalton 4191 Homestead exemption; Dalton Independent School District taxes Not held

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STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA 30334-0900 ZELL MILLER GOVERNOR April 21, 1994 Honorable Pierre Howard Lieutenant Governor State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Dear Lieutenant Governor Howard: I have vetoed Senate Bill 395 which was passed by the General Assembly of Georgia at the 1994 Regular Session. Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII of the Constitution requires that I transmit such bills to you, together with a list of reasons for such vetoes. The bill and corresponding reasons for its veto are attached. With kindest regards, I remain Sincerely, /s/ Zell Miller Zell Miller ZM/cwc Attachments cc: Honorable Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of the House of Representatives Honorable Robbie Rivers, Clerk, House of Representatives Honorable Frank Eldridge, Secretary of the Senate Honorable Sewell R. Brumby, Legislative Counsel Honorable Michael J. Bowers, Attorney General Honorable Max Cleland, Secretary of State

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STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA 30334-0900 ZELL MILLER GOVERNOR April 21, 1994 Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker of the House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Dear Mr. Speaker: I have vetoed House Bill 572, 1748, 1784 and House Resolution 814 which was passed by the General Assembly of Georgia at the 1994 Regular Session. Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII of the Constitution requires that I transmit such bills to you, together with a list of reasons for such vetoes. The bill and corresponding reasons for its veto are attached. With kindest regards, I remain Sincerely, /s/ Zell Miller Zell Miller ZM/cwc Attachments cc: Honorable Pierre Howard, Lieutenant Governor Honorable Robbie Rivers, Clerk, House of Representatives Honorable Frank Eldridge, Secretary of the Senate Honorable Sewell R. Brumby, Legislative Counsel Honorable Michael J. Bowers, Attorney General Honorable Max Cleland, Secretary of State

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VETO NUMBER SEVENTEEN HOUSE BILL 1748 House Bill 1748 amends the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority Act. After passage, the author of the bill discoverd a mistake in the bill and requested its veto. Therefore, at the request of the author, I hereby veto House Bill 1748 on technical grounds. VETO NUMBER EIGHTEEN HOUSE RESOLUTION 814 House Resolution 814 authorizes the conveyance of state-owned property. Unfortunately, the resolution contained an error in the legal description of the property. Therefore, at the request of the author, I hereby veto House Resolution 814 on technical grounds. VETO NUMBER NINETEEN HOUSE BILL 572 House Bill 572 attempts to amend the law relating to specialized land transactions but was passed by the General Assembly without an enabling clause. The lack of an enabling clause could subject the bill to a successful challenge. Therefore, the author of House Bill 572 later incorporated the provisions of House Bill 572 into another bill passed by the General Assembly this year. At the request of the author, I hereby veto House Bill 572 on technical grounds. VETO NUMBER TWENTY HOUSE BILL 1784 House Bill 1784 would permit a sentencing judge to designate a county jail as the place of confinement of a convicted felon under certain circumstances. Currently, the law requires that all convicted felons are committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections for diagnostics and assignment. House Bill 1784 would also permit the award of good time to those felons sentenced to county jails. Currently, good time is not avaliable to felons serving time in state correctional facilities.

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The designation by the court of certain favored inmates who because of certain skills possessed or because of their status in the community could stay in their home county jail, work on county jail detail, and receive good time allowance would lead to injustices and inequities in sentencing and punishment. Because good time is not available to state-incarcerated inmates, felons sentenced to county jails would serve significantly reduced terms of confinement than those felons convicted for exactly the same offense but sentenced to state correctional institutions. I cannot sign a bill into law which in my opinion would have a disparate effect on sentencing and punishment in this State and would result in a reduction of confinement time for certain felons. For these reasons, I hereby veto House Bill 1784. VETO NUMBER TWENTY-ONE SENATE BILL 395 Senate Bill 395 imposes the same procedural requirements for short-term school suspensions as are currently required for long-term suspensions and expulsions. It also attempts to provide for greater parental involvement when students are identified as chronic disciplinary problems. I support that portion of the bill which provides for greater parental involvement and I will request the State Board of Education to encourage school principals to provide for school visits and parent-teacher conferences for chronic disciplinary problems. What I cannot support is that portion of the bill which significantly limits a fundamental tool of the school principalthe short-term suspensionwithout the necessity of going through a formal hearing process. Senate Bill 395 would require students who are chronic disciplinary problems and whose cumulative short-term suspensions within a grading period exceed 12 days be afforded a formal hearing with appeals to the local school board and potentially to the state board and the courts. This could create a logjam of disciplinary cases. It also would limit the school's ability to deal quickly and effectively with student disciplinary matters just at the time when schools must be more assertive in dealing with such problems. It would also impede efforts to place chronic disciplinary problems in alternative schools.

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DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400 CLAUDE L. VICKERS STATE AUDITOR (404) 656-2174 May 9, 1994 STATE AUDITOR'S REPORT ON CONCURRENT FUNDING OF RETIREMENT BILLS HAVING A FISCAL IMPACT ENACTED DURING THE 1994 LEGISLATIVE SESSION The Honorable Max Cleland Secretary of State State Capitol, Room 214 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Dear Mr. Cleland: As required by Code Section 47-20-50.1 (effective March 11, 1987), the following report is submitted for printing in the annual session laws of the State of Georgia. The report covers all retirement bills having a fiscal impact that had actuarial evaluations and were enacted during the 1994 legislative session. The report is organized by retirement system and determines for each bill whether or not provision has been made for the concurrent funding of the bill in conformity with the applicable requirements of Code Section 47-20-50. Any retirement bill having a fiscal impact which is enacted by the General Assembly and which is approved by the Governor or which otherwise becomes law shall become effective on the first day of July immediately following the regular session during which it was enacted, but only if the enacted bill is concurrently funded as provided by Code Section 47-20-50. If an enacted bill, including one approved by the Governor, is not concurrently funded as required, then such bill may not become effective as law and shall be null, void, and of no force and effect and shall stand repealed in its entirety on the first day of July immediately following its enactment. Following the close of each regular legislative session during which retirement bills having a fiscal impact may be enacted, the State Auditor shall make a determination for each such bill enacted during such session, which is not vetoed by the Governor, of whether or not provision has been made for the concurrent funding of the bill in conformity with the applicable requirements of Code Section 47-20-50. This report complies with this requirement. Sincerely, Claude L. Vickers State Auditor CLV/by

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I believe that our teachers, principals and schools must be given effective and efficient tools to improve discipline with their schools and that this bill would severely limit those tools. For these reasons, I hereby veto Senate Bill 395.

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Retirement System Bill No. Act No. Title of Bill Funding Determination Employees' Retirement System of Georgia HB 158 1248 Employees' Retirement System; certain military service credit Provision not made for concurrent funding HB 192 999 Employees' Retirement; Indigent Defense Council Provision made for concurrent funding HB 260 959 Employees' Ret: creditable service; forfeited leave Provision made for concurrent funding HB 419 1100 Employees' Retirement; cert leave without pay; service credit Provision made for concurrent funding HB 632 998 Employees' Retirement; Ga Music Hall of Fame Authority employees Provision made for concurrent funding HB 633 996 Superior Court Judges Retirement; increase benefits Provision made for concurrent funding HB 670 1249 Employees' Ret; co probation and intake employees; transfer credit Provision not made for concurrent funding HB 671 997 Employees' Retirement; certain county employees; transfer credit Provision made for concurrent funding HB 685 797 Employees' Retirement; Agrirama Development Authority service Provision made for concurrent funding HB 807 800 Employees' Retirement; certain hospital authorities; serv credit Provision made for concurrent funding HB 959 802 Employees' Ret; cert agricultural commodity comm emp; serv credit Provision made for concurrent funding HB 1153 1005 Employees' Retirement; county DFACS; service credit Provision made for concurrent funding SB 377 851 Employees' Ret; Lake Lanier Islands Dev Auth; membership Provision made for concurrent funding Teachers Retirement System of Georgia HB 230 1002 Teachers Retirement; creditable service; pregnancy leave Provision not made for concurrent funding HB 419 1100 Employees' Retirement; cert leave without pay; service credit Provision made for concurrent funding Public School Employees Retirement System HB 419 1100 Employees' Retirement; cert leave without pay; service credit Provision made for concurrent funding Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund HB 419 1100 Employees' Retirement: cert leave without pay; service credit Provision made for concurrent funding SB 82 995 Firemen's Pension: vesting; early retirement Provision made for concurrent funding Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia HB 147 1000 Senior Judge: repeal prohibition against holding public office Provision made for concurrent funding Superior Court Judges Retirement System SB 253 765 Superior Court Judges Retirement; spousal benefits Provision made for concurrent funding Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund HB 147 1000 Senior Judge: repeal prohibition against holding public office Provisions made for concurrent funding HB 1020 803 Trial Judges and Solicitors Ret; spousal benefits; contributions Provision not made for concurrent funding Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia HB 1091 804 Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement; certain membership Provision made for concurrent funding District Attorney's Retirement System HB 804 799 District Attorneys' Retirement; increased benefits; over 16 years Provision made for concurrent funding Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia HB 763 1238 Superior Court Clerks' Retirement; benefits; increase Provision made for concurrent funding Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia HB 499 793 Sheriffs' Retirement; increase contributions and benefits Provision made for concurrent funding HB 500 794 Sheriffs' Retirement; former members; membership Provision made for concurrent funding Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund HB 419 1100 Employees' Retirement; cert leave without pay; service credit Provision made for concurrent funding HB 495 792 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit; age requirements Provision made for concurrent funding HB 498 1029 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit; cert creditable service Provision made for concurrent funding Fulton County Employees' Retirement System HB 1153 1005 Employees' Retirement; county DFACS; service credit Provision made for concurrent funding