EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

On November 13, 2013, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 15-11-172, a
nominating committee was appointed to consider nominees
for the position of Child Advocate; and

The nominating committee accepted nominations for the
position of Child Advocate and on December 19, 2013,
pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 15-11-172, submitted the names of
three finalists for consideration.

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

That effective February 1, 2014, the Honorable Ashley
Willcott, is hereby appointed as Georgia’s Child Advocate for
a term of office ending December 31, 2016, to succeed the
Honorable Tonya Boga who resigned effective December 31,
2013.

This |O day Of January, 2014.

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GOVERNOR