Georgia § 45-10-4 - Code of ethics for members of boards, commissions, and authorities - Hearing; notice; removal of member from office; filling vacancies; judicial review.
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§ 45-10-4. Code of ethics for members of boards, commissions, and authorities - Hearing; notice; removal of member from office; filling vacancies; judicial review.
Upon formal charges being filed with the Governor relative to a violation of Code Section 45-10-3 on the part of a member of any such board, commission, or authority, the Governor or his designated agent shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of receiving evidence relative to the merits of such charges. The member so charged shall be given at least 30 days' notice prior to such hearing. If such charges are found to be true, the Governor shall forthwith remove such member from office and the vacancy shall be filled as provided by law. Such hearing shall be held in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," and judicial review of any such decision shall be in accordance with such chapter. (Ga. L. 1976, p. 344, § 3.) Law reviews. - For article, "Conflicts of Interests of Public Officers and Employees," see 13 Ga. St. B.J. 64 (1976).
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Section 45-10-4 ("Code of ethics for members of boards, commissions, and authorities - Hearing; notice; removal of member from office; filling vacancies; judicial review.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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