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THE STATE OF GEORGIA

EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

Upson County Commissioner Sandra T. Trice was indicted on
November 7, 2011, on four counts of False Statements, nine counts
of Failure to Establish and Maintain Account for Escrow Funds, five
counts Failure to Register as Authorized Pre—Need Dealer, nine
counts of Failure to File Required Report as Authorized Pre—Need
Dealer, seven counts Practicing Law Without License, four counts
Operating as Unauthorized Insurer, and one count Theft by
Conversion; and

The indictment was transmitted to the Governor pursuant to
O.C.G.A. § 45-5—6(b), and the certified copy was received on
January 31, 2012; and

The commissioner has voluntarily authorized the Governor to
suspend her from office.

N OW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME
AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT Is HEREBY

That Commissioner Trice is hereby suspended from office
immediately and without further action pending the final
disposition of the case or until the expiration of her term of office,
whichever occurs first, as provided in O.C.G.A. § 45—5—6(c).

This '

day of March, 2012.

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GOVERNOR