Fulton County; appointment of a certain number of board members in the case of vacancies on the board; provide

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Au and 5 co-sponsors

HB 1367 tightens how CID board vacancies are filled by limiting interim appointments, requiring timely special elections, and strengthening notice to ensure continuous, transparent

Effective Date

Summary of HB 1367 (2025-26) — Georgia (Fulton County: appointment of board members in case of vacancies)

Purpose and intent

HB 1367 amends an existing act that creates one or more community improvement districts (CIDs) in unincorporated Fulton County. The bill’s primary aim is to regulate how CID board vacancies are filled, including procedures for interim appointments and special elections, to ensure continuous governance of the CID.

Key provisions and changes

Board vacancy filling process:

If a vacancy occurs on a CID board, the remaining board members may fill the vacancy by a majority vote within 60 days.
A board member appointed to fill a vacancy serves only until the next regularly scheduled election, regardless of the unexpired term duration.

Limit on appointments by one board:

At no time shall more than two CID board members be appointed by the board (i.e., appointed rather than elected).

Special elections for vacancies:

If a vacancy occurs while two board members appointed by the board are currently serving, a special election must be held to fill the unexpired term.
If a vacancy triggers a special election, the CID must initiate the election within 60 days of the vacancy.
The special election must generally be held within 60 days of the call, with timing exceptions if the vacancy occurs within 180 days of the next regularly scheduled election (in which case a special election may, but need not, be called).

Notice and scheduling for special elections:

Notice of a special election must be published in Fulton County’s legal organ on four dates, at 45 days, 31 days, 17 days, and 10 days before the election.
Electors must be contacted by U.S. mail at least 31 days prior to the election, using addresses from the property rolls.

Caucus process for initial and ongoing elections:

The initial board members are to be elected via a caucus of electors within 60 days after adoption of the relevant resolutions and written consents, with notice published and electors contacted by mail as specified.
Thereafter, biennial caucuses are conducted not later than 60 days after the last day for filing ad valorem property returns in Fulton County, to elect members to positions with expiring or vacant terms.

Who is affected

CID governance in unincorporated Fulton County: The board composition and vacancy management rules governing community improvement districts.

Electors in the CID district: Eligible electors participate in caucus elections every two years and in any special elections to fill vacancies.

County officials and election administrators: Responsible for timing, notices, and administration of caucuses and special elections, including publication in the legal organ and mail notice to property rolls addresses.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Vacancies filled by majority vote within 60 days; interim appointees serve until the next regular election.

Maximum of two board members may be appointed (not elected) by the remaining board members.

Special elections must generally occur within 60 days of vacancy, with timing flexibility if vacancy is near the next regular election.

Notice requirements are detailed (four publication dates and 31-day mail notice).

Overall impact

HB 1367 tightens control over how CID board vacancies are filled, emphasizes timely elections, limits interim appointments, and strengthens notification procedures to ensure transparency and continued governance of community improvement districts in Fulton County.