§ 2-202. Qualifications.

(a)

To qualify for election as president of the council, a person:

(1)

Must be at least 18 years of age;

(2)

Must be a resident of the city for at least one year immediately preceding the date of his or her filing of notice of candidacy to seek office;

(3)

Must be a qualified elector of the city; and

(4)

Must not be an employee of the city.

(b)

To hold office as president of the council, a person:

(1)

Must continue to possess the qualifications prescribed in section 2-202(a); and

(2)

Must not hold any elective public office.

(1996 Ga. L. (Act No. 1019), p. 4469)