Executive order [Mar. 3, 1999A]

THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

The Floyd County Coroner, Craig Burnes, was indicted by a grand jury of the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia, on felony charges ofviolations of oaths by public officer, theft by taking, criminal attempt, false statements and writings, and violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act; and

WHEREAS: Craig Burnes voluntarily suspended himself pursuant to Section 45-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated on February 26, 1999; and

WHEREAS : The aforementioned code provision provides that the Governor shall appoint a replacement coroner for the duration of the suspension.

NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

ORDERED: That the Honorable Barry Henderson of Floyd County, Georgia, is hereby appointed as the replacement Coroner of Floyd County., effective this date for the duration of the suspension of Coroner Craig Burnes.

This 3rd day of March 1999.

GOVERNOR

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY