History. Code 1981, § 45-5-6.2 , enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 487, § 2.
Cross references.
Indictments, T. 17, C. 7, Art. 3.
Miscellaneous offenses concerning public officers and employees, T. 45, C. 11.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2001, p. 487, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Corruption Prevention Act’ ”.
Ga. L. 2001, p. 487, § 6, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the provisions of this Code section shall not apply to any indictment handed down prior to April 20, 2001.
Law reviews.
For article, “Local Government Law”, see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 389 (2001).
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