Executive order, 2019 January 30

THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:

Whereas: Whereas:
Ordered: Ordered:

Officials within the Atlantic Judicial Circuit have formally requested an investigation of Rebecca McFerrin, Superior Court Clerk of McIntosh County; and
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-6-82, upon "criminal charges, alleged misconduct in office, or alleged incapacity of the clerk of superior court to perform the functions of his or her office," the Governor has the authority to appoint an investigative committee consisting of the Attorney General and two clerks of superior court who are members of The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia.
NOW THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN me as Governor of the State of Georgia, it is hereby
That Attorney General Chris Carr, Rosa Childs of Dooly County, and Kelli Paradise Smith of Oglethorpe County are hereby appointed as the committee to investigate "criminal charges, alleged misconduct in office, or alleged incapacity" as it relates to Ms. McFerrin.
It is further
That the committee shall make a report of its investigation to me within 30 days of the date of this Executive Order.
This OU^day of January, 2019.

OVERNOR