Georgia CommonsHB 1587: Cobb County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide appointment
Enrolled version, the latest LegiScan holds · Last action May 12, 2026 · Passed
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House Bill 1587 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)
By: Representatives Sanchez of the 42nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Jones of the 60th, Campbell of the 35th, Ridley of the 22nd, and others
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Cobb County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county after January 1, 2029; to provide for successors; to provide for qualifications; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
Pursuant to the authority granted by Code Section 36-7-2.1 of the O.C.G.A., as of January 1, 2029, the office of elected county surveyor of Cobb County shall be abolished. After such date the governing authority of Cobb County shall appoint a qualified person to hold the office of county surveyor. The appointing resolution may provide for the term of appointment; otherwise, the county surveyor shall serve an indefinite term at the pleasure of the governing authority. Successors shall be appointed in the same manner. Any person appointed county surveyor shall possess the qualifications specified by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 36-7-2 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 2.
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.