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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
ORDINANCE NO. g3- 6, - 5o2,9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MILTON MODIFYING SECTION 16-4 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF MILTON GEORGIA TO CLARIFY WHO
MAY APPOINT SUPERINTENDENTS
WHEREAS, Milton, Georgia is a duly formed political subdivision of the State of
Georgia, with all the powers attendant thereto;
WHEREAS, pursuant to its Charter and other laws of the State of Georgia, the City of
Milton, Georgia has the power to adopt clearly reasonable ordinances, resolutions and
regulations for the protection and preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of its
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Section 164 of the City's Code of Ordinances governs the appointment of
a municipal election superintendents; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined that it is in the best interest of the
City's residents to amend Section 16-4 of the City's Code of Ordinances ("Code") to ensure it is
consistent with State law;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY OF MILTON HEREBY ORDAINS AS
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1. The text of Section 164 - Appointment of Superintendents of the Code is hereby stricken
and replaced in its entirety with the below:
Sec. 16-4. — Appointment of superintendents.
The council shall appoint and provide for the municipal superintendent in
accordance with O.C.G.A. § 21-2-70.1.
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2. It is the express intent of the City of Milton that this Ordinance be consistent with both
' federal and State law. If any provision of this Ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared severable.
3. All other ordinances shall continue in full force and effect and shall remain unaffected,
except where such ordinance, or part thereof, conflicts herewith, in which case such
ordinance, or part thereof, is hereby repealed.
4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately following the date of adoption.
SO ORDAINED, the public health, safety and welfare demanding it, this. alo� 4d day of
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Attest:
�ty Clerk
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Approved:
Jamison, Mayor