Considering using SPLOST funds to finance capital outlay projects in your county?  Don’t miss any time-sensitive deadlines required by statute in order to hold a SPLOST election in 2019.  The sample timeline presented is a general guideline of requirements and tasks needed to accomplish your new or extended SPLOST financing.  Keep in mind that each county is different and deadlines for local governing body meetings and legal notice publications vary.  Be sure to double check your county’s specific needs while using our guide for illustrative purposes.  For a six year SPLOST, you need to start conversations between the county and municipalities about possible projects and intergovernmental contract terms soon to ensure that your SPLOST gets on the election ballot in November.

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