DEPARTMENT
Registration & Elections
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to alter the boundaries of voting precincts to streamline election processes. To enhance the efficiency of the election process, boundary lines for precincts with no assigned voters or those with similar districts are recommended for adjustment to consolidate related precincts. Effective upon BOC approval.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
This Agenda item is presented pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-261 and 21-2-262(d) of the Georgia Election Code.
21-2-261 a) The superintendent of a county or the governing authority of a municipality may, as provided in Code Section 21-2-262 divide or redivide any precinct in that county or municipality into two or more precincts of compact and contiguous territory, or alter the bounds of any precinct in that county or municipality, or form a precinct out of two or more adjoining precincts or parts of precincts in that county or municipality, or consolidate adjoining precincts in that county or municipality, so as to suit the convenience of the electors and to promote the public interests.
21-2-262 (d) In any county having a population of more than 250,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any such future census, the powers and duties conferred upon the superintendent by this Code section and Code Sections 21-2-261 and 21-2-261.1 shall be exercised and performed by the governing authority of the county.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: To improve the efficiency of the election process, it is recommended that boundary lines for precincts ...
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