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THE STATE OF‘ GEORGIA

EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

DeKalb County CEO, W. Burrell Ellis, Jr., was indicted on June 18, 2013,
on four counts of Criminal Attempt to Commit Theft by Extortion, two
counts of Conspiracy in Restraint of Free and Open Competition, two
counts of Criminal Attempt to Commit False Statements and Writings,
three counts of Theft by Taking, one count of Conspiracy to Defraud a
Political Subdivision, and three counts of Coercion of Other Employee to
Give Anything of Value for Political Purposes; and

The indictment was transmitted to the Governor pursuant to O.C.G.A. §
45-5-6, and the certified copy was received on June 20, 2013; and

The 14-day period following the receipt of the indictment as prescribed by
O.C.G.A. §45-5—6(e) has passed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME As
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT Is HEREBY

That Attorney General Sam Olens, Chairman and CEO Richard A. Oden of
the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners, and Chairman Jeffrey E.
Turner of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners are hereby
appointed as the review commission to determine whether the indictment
relates to and adversely affects the administration of the office of CEO of
DeKalb County by Mr. Ellis such that the rights and interests of the public
are adversely affected thereby and to make a written report to me within
14 days with a recommendation as to whether said CEO should be
suspended from office as required by O.C.G.A. §45—5—6(e).

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This 3 " day of July, 2013.

 

GOVERNOR