§ 45-15-35.1 - Governor's power to seek preclearance of any change affecting voting pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 45-15-35.1 (2010)
45-15-35.1. Governor's power to seek preclearance of any change affecting voting pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, at his discretion, the Governor shall have the power to seek preclearance of any change affecting voting pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973c, including the authority to institute litigation in the name of the state and to designate legal counsel for the state in such case.