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# O.C.G.A. § 20-3-23. Vacancies.

In case of a vacancy on the board of regents by death, resignation, removal, or from any other cause other than the expiration of such member’s term of office, such vacancy shall be filled in the manner prescribed by Article VIII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution.

## History

Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 52; Code 1933, § 32-106; Ga. L. 1943, p. 670, §§ 5, 8; Ga. L. 1983, p. 495, § 2.