§ 2-24. Qualifications for office; vacancies.

Any person whose principal place of residence is within the corporate limits of the city who is both a qualified voter of the city and at least 21 years of age at the time of election shall be eligible for the office of mayor or councilmember. Should the mayor or any councilmember cease to maintain his principal place of residence within the city during his term of office, his office shall thereby become vacant. Vacancies in office shall be filled as provided in the city Charter.

(Code 1979, § 3-201)

State law reference

Local exceptions to eligibility for public office, O.C.G.A. § 45-2-1; residency prohibited as condition for employment as municipal or county officer or employee, O.C.G.A. § 45-2-5; limitations on employment of aliens, O.C.G.A. § 45-2-7.