§ 8-101. Special election of first officials.

(a)

A special election shall be held on a date fixed by the county election superintendent but not later than 120 days following the date of approval of this charter as provided in Section 8-110 of this charter, for the purpose of electing the first members of the Commission of the unified government. The Superintendent of elections shall publish notice of the call for such election in the newspaper in which the Quitman County Sheriff's advertisements appear at least 30 days prior the date of such election. Candidates may qualify until 15 days before the date of the election.

(b)

In all other respects, the election shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," applicable to county elections. Within 30 days following the approval of this charter as provided in Section 8-110 of this charter, the election superintendent of Quitman County shall prepare a list of qualified voters for the five county wide posts. The official elected at such election shall commence the term of their office on the effective date of this charter.

(c)

The qualifications for office for such initial election shall be as prescribed by applicable Provisions of this charter.

(d)

Any elected official of Quitman County or of any municipality lying wholly or partially therein who is otherwise qualified under this charter shall be entitled to qualify and run for an office of the unified government.