It shall be the duty and responsibility of the governing authority of each county of this state to keep the county courthouse and the county offices maintained therein open during normal working hours for the transaction of the public’s business. As used in this Code section, “normal working hours” means a minimum of 40 working hours during each calendar week, except for those weeks during which public and legal holidays, which are recognized and designated as such by Georgia law or by the governing authority of the county, are observed.
History. Code 1933, § 23-103, enacted by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1522, § 1.
Cross references.
Hours of operation of office of superior court clerk, § 15-6-93 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 36-1-2. Extent of Jurisdiction of Counties Divided by Water
§ 36-1-3. County a Body Corporate; Power to Sue and Be Sued Generally
§ 36-1-4. When County Liable to Be Sued
§ 36-1-6. Publication of Annual Financial Statement; Contents
§ 36-1-8. Investment of Certain Tax Proceeds in Authorized Bonds; Registration of Bonds
§ 36-1-9. Payment Into County Treasury
§ 36-1-10. Employment of Accountant to Examine Books
§ 36-1-11.1. Expenditure of Funds for Insurance and Employment Benefits
§ 36-1-12. Courthouse to Remain Open During Normal Working Hours
§ 36-1-13. Speculation in County Orders by County Officer
§ 36-1-14. Interested Transactions Prohibited; Removal From Office for Violation
§ 36-1-15. Prohibition, Regulation, and Taxation of Fortunetelling and Similar Practices
§ 36-1-20. Ordinances for Governing and Policing of Unincorporated Areas of County
§ 36-1-21. Civil Service System for County Employees
§ 36-1-24. Training Classes for Clerks of Governing Authority of County
§ 36-1-25. Official Minutes of Meetings
§ 36-1-26. Contracts for Utility Services; Terms and Conditions