History. Ga. L. 1872, p. 82, § 10; Code 1873, § 138; Code 1882, § 138; Civil Code 1895, § 230; Civil Code 1910, § 265; Code 1933, § 89-502; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1152, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 166, § 2; Ga. L. 2018, p. 111, § 1/HB 907.
The 2018 amendment, effective March 22, 2018, substituted “Paragraph VIII(a) of the Constitution,” for “Paragraph VIII, subparagraph (a) of the Constitution and in those instances where the Governor fills a vacancy in the office of district attorney pursuant to Article VI, Section VIII, Paragraph I, subparagraph (a) of the Constitution,” in the middle of subsection (a).
Cross references.
Designation of interim successors in event of unavailability of state officers following emergency or disaster, § 38-3-50 .
Structure Georgia Code
Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 5 - Vacation of Office
§ 45-5-1. When Offices Deemed Vacated; Filling Vacancy; Notice; Appeal
§ 45-5-2. Office to Be Vacated Immediately Upon Final Conviction of Felony; Filling of Vacancy
§ 45-5-3. Election or Appointment of Successor to Fill Unexpired Terms
§ 45-5-3.1. Authority to Fill Vacancy Absent Quorum; Appointment by Governor to Fill Vacancy
§ 45-5-3.2. Filling of Vacancies in Office of District Attorney; Special Election
§ 45-5-4. Continuation in Office of Appointee During Succeeding Term
§ 45-5-5. To Whom Resignations to Be Made
§ 45-5-6.1. Suspension and Vacation of Office of Public Officials Convicted of Felony