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O.C.G.A. § 45-5-3-1: Public Officers and Employees — O.C.G.A. § 45-5-3-1
What this law says, in plain English
This statute governs how vacancies in political office positions are filled. A majority of remaining governing body members may appoint replacements even without a full quorum; if a vacancy remains unfilled after 45 days, the Governor appoints someone to serve the remainder of the term.
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