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Ga. Const. art. III, § IV, ¶ V — Vacancies | Georgia Constitution

CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

ARTICLE III. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Paragraph V. Vacancies.

When a vacancy occurs in the General Assembly, it shall be filled as provided by this Constitution and by law. The seat of a member of either house shall be vacant upon the removal of such member's legal residence from the district from which elected.

1976 Constitution.

- Art. III, Sec. V, Para. VIII.

Cross references.

- Residence requirements of members, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. III, Sec. II, Para. III; §§ 28-2-1,28-2-2, and45-2-4.

Special elections to fill vacancies, § 21-2-544.

OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Change of residence by member of General Assembly.

- If a current member of the General Assembly moves that member's permanent residence or domicile outside the current district, the member will have vacated the office as a matter of law. 2001 Op. Att'y Gen. No. U2001-3.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Am. Jur. 2d.

- 63C Am. Jur. 2d, Public Officers and Employees, §§ 71, 74.