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title: O.C.G.A. § 36-6-26. Bonds of persons appointed to fill vacancies.
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# O.C.G.A. § 36-6-26. Bonds of persons appointed to fill vacancies.

The amount of the bonds of appointees to fill vacancies shall be in the discretion of the county governing authority, taking into consideration the amount that may come into their hands, and shall be for double such amount.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 524; Code 1868, § 588; Code 1873, § 550; Code 1882, § 550; Civil Code 1895, § 457; Civil Code 1910, § 573; Code 1933, § 23-1028.