As used in this chapter, the term "governing body" means the mayor and city council, the commissioner and commissioners, or either or both as the case may be, or the governing body, by whatever name called, of any municipality or county coming under this chapter.
(Ga. L. 1923, p. 106, § 1; Code 1933, § 69-601; Ga. L. 1946, p. 152, § 1.)
Law reviews.- For article, "Cities and Towns in Georgia: A Distinction with a Difference?," see 14 Mercer L. Rev. 385 (1963).
JUDICIAL DECISIONS
Constitutionality.
- This chapter does not impinge or offend the provisions of Ga. Const. 1877, Art. I, Sec. IV, Para. I (see now Ga. Const. 1983, Art. III, Sec. VI, Para. IV). Wilson v. City Council, 165 Ga. 520, 141 S.E. 412 (1928).
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 56 Am. Jur. 2d, Municipal Corporations, Counties, and Other Political Subdivisions, § 280.
C.J.S.- 62 C.J.S., Municipal Corporations, § 268.