GA 16-10-6 - GA 16-10-6

OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Editor's notes. - In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, opinions under former Code 1933, § 26-5004, and Ga. L. 1959, p. 34, § 2 are included in the annotations for this Code section. Contract placing public officer in conflict-of-interest position is absolutely void, even though it is fair and honestly executed. 1970 Op. Att'y Gen. No. U70-116. Application. - Section applies to all elected officers of a political subdivision who sell any personal property to a political subdivision of which they are officers. 1980 Op. Att'y Gen. No. U80-22. Prohibition of section extends to members of legislature. - Because of clear principle of law that members of legislature are deemed to be state officers, they are included within the scope of this sect...