§ 21-2-105. Local Election Official Defined
As used in this part, the term “local election official” means: A county board of elections or a county board of elections and registration established pursuant to Code Section 21-2-40; A judge of the probate court fulfilling the role of election superintendent; or A municipal election superintendent. History. Code 1981, § 21-2-105 , enacted by […]
§ 21-2-106. Performance Review of Local Election Official; Role of Performance Review Board; Findings as Grounds for Removal
The following officials may request that a performance review of a local election official be conducted: The governing authority of the same jurisdiction as the local election official; For counties represented by more than three members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate, at least two members of the Georgia House of Representatives […]
§ 21-2-107. Authority of State Election Board to Appoint Independent Performance Review Board; Operation and Reporting
The State Election Board shall appoint an independent performance review board on its own motion if it determines that there is evidence which calls into question the competence of a local election official regarding the oversight and administration of elections, voter registration, or both, with state law and regulations. The State Election Board shall appoint […]
§ 21-2-108. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
The State Election Board shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the administration of this part. History. Code 1981, § 21-2-108 , enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 14, § 12/SB 202. Law reviews. For article, “SB 202: Revisions to Georgia’s Election and Voting Procedures,” see 38 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. […]