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# Ga. Const. Art. V, Sec. IV, Para. III. Effect of determination of disability.

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If, after hearing the evidence on disability, the Supreme Court determines that there is a disability and that such disability is permanent, the office shall be declared vacant and the successor to that office shall be chosen as provided in this Constitution or the laws enacted in pursuance thereof. If it is determined that the disability is not permanent, the Supreme Court shall determine when the disability has ended and when the officer shall resume the exercise of the powers of office. During the period of temporary disability, the powers of such office shall be exercised as provided by law.

## Cross References

Assumption of power and duties upon finding of temporary disabilities, Ch. 5A, T. 45.

## 1976 Constitution.

Art. V, Sec. IV, Para. I.