It is declared to be the intention of the General Assembly in enacting this article to provide a method for annexing to municipal corporations areas which meet the legislative standards established by Code Section 36-36-54. This article is not intended to affect or restrict the present authority of the General Assembly to legislate regarding the annexation of any area contiguous to any municipal corporation in this state, nor to limit in any way the authority of the General Assembly to provide alternative methods for extending municipal boundaries. This article shall not affect legislation pending on July 1, 1970.
History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 426, § 10; Code 1981, § 36-36-40 ; Code 1981, § 36-36-50 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2592, § 3.
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For article, “Local Government Law,” see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 389 (2001).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 36 - Annexation of Territory
Article 4 - Annexation Pursuant to Resolution and Referendum
§ 36-36-50. Purpose of Article
§ 36-36-51. Legislative Declaration of Policy
§ 36-36-53. Authorization of Annexation Generally
§ 36-36-54. Standards and Requirements for Area Proposed to Be Annexed
§ 36-36-56. Plans and Report for Extension of Services to Area Proposed to Be Annexed