Executive order [June 6, 2017]

THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS: WHEREAS:
ORDERED:

On April 26, 2017, Ms. Ruth Barr, Alderman-at-Large of the City of Hapeville, was convicted of a felony; and
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-5-6.1(c)(1), there being no general or local law, ordinance, or resolution governing the appointment of a replacement officer, the Governor is authorized to appoint, for the duration of the suspension, a replacement for the Alderman-atLarge.
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY
That, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-5-6.1(c)(1), Mr. Mike Rast is hereby appointed to fill the temporary vacancy in the office of Alderman-atLarge pending the final disposition ofthe conviction ofMs. Ruth Barr or until the expiration of her term of office, whichever occurs first.
This {. .rt--day of June, 2017.

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