Private Acts of 1981 Chapter 63

COMPILER'S NOTE: Only the printed Sections applied to the Probate Court, the other sections applied to the County Executive.

SECTION 3. All judicial powers and duties formerly exercised by the County Judge whether pursuant to general law or private act which were transferred to the Judge of the Probate Court of Putnam County September 1, 1974, shall remain with the Probate Judge and he shall continue to have the authority to hire a secretary to help him carry out the duties imposed upon him, subject to the approval of the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners.

SECTION 6. This Act shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body of Putnam County. Its approval or non-approval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer and certified to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 7. 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 6.

Passed: March 25, 1981.