This executive order you see below is from the year 2015. It was signed by the Governor on Monday, Feb 02.
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EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: ORDERED: ORDERED: The quality of our system of administering justice is determined by the quality of the judicial officers elected and appointed to serve within our judicial system; and It is the responsibility and the duty of the Governor under Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph III, of the Georgia Constitution to appoint duly qualified persons to fill vacancies in the courts arising during the Governor’s term of office; and It is essential that the Governor fills judicial vacancies with men and women of the highest capacity Whom by temperament, ability and integrity will freely, impartially, and independently interpret the law and administer justice; and Judicial candidates demonstrating excellence should be drawn from a cross~ section of our community, reflecting the diversity of our citizenry; and A non-partisan, non—political judicial nominating commission composed of outstanding lawyers and laypersons in aid to the discretion reposed in the Governor, drawn from all quarters of the State and a cross—section of its diverse population best ensures the highest quality of judicial appointments. Now, THEREFORE, BY VIRTUE OF THE POWER VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, rr IS HEREBY That there is reinstituted the Judicial Nominating Commission for the State of Georgia. The Commission shall make nominations to fill vacancies in specific courts of record in the State. IT IS FURTHER That the Commission shall consist of members that have demonstrable knowledge of the judicial system and experience in the needs and operation of Georgia courts. Members who are members of the Bar shall have appropriate experience relevant with the courts as former judges, former magistrates, trial counsel, government counsel, or corporate counsel and shall be. members of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing. Members who are not members of the Bar shall be familiar with the attributes that best qualify a person for appointment as a judicial officer. IT IS FURTHER