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Plain text · Constitution of the State of Georgia

Art. V, Sec. I, Para. I. Governor: term of office; compensation and allowances.

Current through: Including Acts of the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

There shall be a Governor who shall hold office for a term of four years and until a successor shall be chosen and qualified. Persons holding the office of Governor may succeed themselves for one four-year term of office. Persons who have held the office of Governor and have succeeded themselves as hereinbefore provided shall not again be eligible to be elected to that office until after the expiration of four years from the conclusion of their term as Governor. The compensation and allowances of the Governor shall be as provided by law.