Georgia § 36-20-2 - Legislative findings and intent.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 36-20-2 — Legislative findings and intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-20-2. Legislative findings and intent.
The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the citizens of this state to require newly elected members of a county governing authority, prior to taking office, to attend a course of training and education on matters pertaining to the administration and operation of county government. The purpose of such course shall be to instruct such individuals in the powers, duties, and responsibilities of their positions of public trust. (Code 1981, § 36-20-2 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1642, § 1.)
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