Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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HB
734 amends Title 10 of the OCGA to create the Journalism Ethics Board and
outline its composition, duties, and powers. Initial appointments and term
limits to the board will be selected by a nine-member appointments board chosen
by the chancellor of University System of Georgia. The board’s responsibilities
may include, but are not limited to, creating guidelines for factual and
ethical reporting and developing a process for accreditation and investigation of
journalists and new organizations. All information from the This board is immune
from civil liabilities arising from its members’ duties. |
