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THE GEORGIA SENATORThe Constitution of Georgia requires a Senator to be at least 25 years old, an American citizen, a Georgia citizen for at least two years and a resident of his or her Senatorial District for at least one year immediately preceding election. The present Senate membership ranges in age from 31 to 78. The typical Senator attended an institution of higher education and is a member of several professional or civic organizations. Unlike other government officials who devote full time to public service, the Legislature is government's "citizen" branch, whose members are occupied in a business or profession when not carrying out legislative duties. Senators are engaged in law, retail trade, farming, education and a host of other occupations. A citizen, organization or other public official can conceive of the need for legislation, but only a Senator may actually introduce legislation in the Georgia Senate. In addition, the Senate has the sole responsibility of confirming the Governor's appointments to state boards and agencies. A Senator's duties are broader than deliberations during the three-month Legislative Session. Senators represent the interests of their constituents year-round by helping citizens in their dealings with government agencies and studying problems which citizens feel require legislation. |
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