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07 LC 21 9247
House Bill 706
By: Representatives Carter of the 159th and Burns of the 157th

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT


To abolish the elected office of county surveyor for Effingham County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor; to provide for a term of office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
This Act is enacted in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 36-7-2.1 of the O.C.G.A. The elected office of county surveyor of Effingham County is abolished. The governing authority of Effingham County shall appoint a county surveyor as soon as practicable after this Act becomes law to serve a term of office ending on December 31, 2008. Thereafter, successors to such office shall be appointed to serve terms of two years. Vacancies to such office shall be filled in the same manner.

SECTION 2.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.