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(Ga. L. 1941, p. 289, § 2.)
- For article discussing control of tenure of executive officers by the president and the Governor, see Ga. B.J. 13 (1941).
- In the enactment of O.C.G.A. §§ 45-12-53 and45-12-54, the General Assembly intended that gubernatorial appointments to statutory offices are not subject to senatorial confirmation unless: (1) that requirement is specifically included with the statutory power of appointment; or (2) the appointment is to a "board," a "commission," or a "bureau" that is created or established by law. 2003 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 2003-5.
- 38 Am. Jur. 2d, Governor, §§ 4, 5.
- 67 C.J.S., Officers, §§ 47, 55, 61. 81A C.J.S., States, § 173.
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