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The lawsuit says the commissioners violated the law in rejecting his nomination, pointing out that the Fulton County Code says the commissioners “shall” appoint two members from nominations made by the leaders of the county Republican and Democratic parties. During the June 7 meeting, the county attorney affirmed that Frazier meets the qualifications to serve on the county election board, and no commissioner disputed that, the lawsuit notes. Republican Commission Vice Chairman Bob Ellis warned that failing to approve Frazier's nomination could result in litigation. Democratic commissioners said during the June 7 meeting that while they are required to appoint...