Private Acs of 1997 Chapter 80

SECTION 1.  (a)  The Legislative Body of Giles County may by resolution authorize the foreman of the Grand Jury to appoint a part-time Clerk of the Giles County Grand Jury to handle the administrative duties for such Grand Jury.  The County Legislative Body is further authorized to compensate such Clerk at a rate which is equal to the compensation paid to the guard of the Grand Jury.

(b)  The Clerk shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Foreman of the Grand Jury.  The duties of the Clerk shall be established by the foreman and approved by the County Legislative Body.  Provided, however, at no time shall the Clerk be a part of nor be involved in the deliberations of the Grand Jury.

SECTION 2.  This act shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Legislative Body of Giles County.  Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the Presiding Officer of the County Legislative Body and certified to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 3.  For the purpose of approving or rejecting the provisions of this act, it shall be effective upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.  For all other purposes, it shall become effective upon being approved as provided in Section 2.

Passed:  May 29, 1997.