Membership on the council or volunteer council does not constitute public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his or her membership. History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 693, § 4; Ga. L. 1977, p. 549, § 1; Ga. L. 2020, p. 515, § 6/SB 342. The 2020 amendment, effective January 1, 2021, inserted “or volunteer council” and “or her”.
Eligibility of council and volunteer council members for public office
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-4, under FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-4