In an effort to address alleged malfeasance by outgoing (lame-duck) local officials, this legislation drastically moves the date on which a newly elected county commissioner takes office to the first Monday following the election, which is at least five days following the election's certification.  Though the author stresses the need for election uniformity, the bill singles out city councils and county commissions.  It does not apply to school boards or constitutional officers.  

Furthermore, any actions taken by the BOC during the time between the date of an election and the date that incoming city and county officials take office shall be voidable if such actions are rescinded by the governing authority for a 30-day period - beginning on the date when the last member of the governing authority elected takes office.   

Please contact your House Representative(s) or ACCG'sTodd Edwards tedwards@accg.org with any concerns you may have with this bill.