EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

By Executive Order dated April 18, 2012, I appointed a review
commission to determine whether the indictment of City of
Franklin Mayor, Ms. Teresa H. Chapman, related to and adversely
impacts the administration of the office of mayor pursuant to
O.C.G.A. § 455-6; and

By the report dated April 26, 2012, that commission unanimously
recommended that City of Franklin Mayor, Ms. Teresa H.
Chapman, be suspended from office under the provisions of
O.C.G.A. § 45-5-6.

Now, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME
AS GOVERNOR 01? THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

That Ms. Teresa H. Chapman 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).

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