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 municipal governing authority to attend a course of training and education on matters pertaining to the administration and operation of municipal government. The purpose of such course shall be to instruct such individuals in the powers, duties, and responsibilities of their positions of public trust.
History. Code 1981, § 36-45-2 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1642, § 2; Ga. L. 2004, p. 983, § 1.