Press release [Jan. 17, 2003A]

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Georgia House of Representatives Public Information Office
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January 17, 2003

MOBLEY NAMED ETHICS COMMITTEE CHAIR
State Representative Barbara Mobley, D-Atlanta, has been named chairperson of the House Ethics Committee.
Mobley was appointed to the post by House Speaker Terry Coleman, DAtlanta.
"The House is reliant on the committee system and leadership provided by the committee chairs," Speaker Coleman said. "The volume and variety of legislation introduced during a session requires careful review by the committees empaneled to study and make recommendations concerning the bills and resolutions in the areas of their expertise."
Thirty-five separate standing committees consider by subject area the thousands of bills and resolutions which are introduced each year and range from topics including state budgeting, the courts, public health and taxation.
"Representative Mobley's outstanding service to the House makes her an able and respected choice for chairwoman," Coleman said. "Her demonstrated leadership and ability will contribute greatly to the effectiveness of the Ethics Committee and the House as a whole."
The House Ethics Committee oversees the ethical standards of the House and members' compliance with campaign and financial disclosure provisions.

-30For further information contact Rep. Mobley at (404) 656-0126.