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GeorgiaSB 4942025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Board of Commissioners of Irwin County; the compensation of the board of commissioners; revise provisions

Sponsored By: Carden Summers (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Irwin County commissioners get pay and allowances

Irwin County commissioners receive $100 to $300 per month, plus $2,400 each year for local travel. Pay above $100 per month requires a board ordinance. County funds cover salaries and allowances in equal monthly payments. The chair may receive a county-purchased vehicle and is responsible for operating it solely for county business. Commissioners can also receive board-approved reimbursement for actual, reasonable county-business expenses incurred outside the county.

Irwin County can appoint road superintendent

Irwin County's board can appoint a roads and bridges superintendent when it decides one is needed. The board sets the salary, can appoint the superintendent without a fixed term, and can end the service at any time. The superintendent oversees planning, building, repairing, improving, and maintaining public roads and bridges under board orders. Selection depends on ability, efficiency, and practical road- or bridge-building knowledge and skills. A civil engineer gets preference only when qualified under those standards.

Irwin County requires administrator and financial oversight

Irwin County's board must hire a county administrator based only on administrative qualifications and set the administrator's pay. The administrator serves without a fixed term and can be removed at the board's pleasure. The administrator manages county operations, enforces board rules, and prepares annual operating and capital budgets. Annual financial and administration reports go to the board and public; county citizens and taxpayers can review financial records. The administrator accounts for county money and property, keeps detailed payment records, and updates the property inventory each year. The administrator advises the board on finances and attends board meetings without a vote. Closed sessions about the administrator's appointment, discipline, or removal are excluded. The board may name a qualified acting officer during temporary absence, disability, or suspension. Vacancies must be filled as soon as practical, with a board-appointed interim administrator until a permanent appointment. The board also elects a clerk who keeps its records and serves at its pleasure. The chair is the county's executive and official head for legal notices and policy advocacy. The chair votes, administers oaths, and signs county contracts unless the board directs otherwise. Each calendar year, the board elects a vice chair who votes, counts toward a quorum, and fills in for the chair. A majority of the remaining members must declare the chair's absence or disability.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Carden Summers

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Angie O'Steen

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 214 • No: 2

House vote • 3/4/2026

Local Calendar

Yes: 166 • No: 1 • Other: 12

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Yes: 48 • No: 1 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Senate Date Signed by Governor

    5/11/2026Senate

  2. Act 612

    5/11/2026

  3. Effective Date

    5/11/2026

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. House Committee Favorably Reported

    3/4/2026House

  6. House Third Readers

    3/4/2026House

  7. House Passed/Adopted

    3/4/2026House

  8. House Second Readers

    2/19/2026House

  9. House First Readers

    2/18/2026House

  10. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    2/17/2026Senate

  11. Senate Passed/Adopted

    2/17/2026Senate

  12. Senate Read and Referred

    2/11/2026Senate

  13. Senate Hopper

    2/10/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • SB 494/AP* (v6)

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