EXECUTIVE ORDER

 

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

On December 1, 2014, Mr. Seaton Bennett, Tax Commissioner of
Pulaski County, was indicted on one count of Violation of Oath by
Public Officer and one count Of Crossing the Guard Line with
Unauthorized Items; and

The indictment was transmitted to the Governor pursuant to
O.C.G.A. § 45—5—6Cb), and the certified copy was received on
December 4, 2014; 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, Twiggs County Tax
Commissioner E. Walton (Buddy) NeSmith, and Bacon County Tax
Commissioner William B. (Bill) Johnson are hereby appointed as
the review commission to determine whether the indictment relates
to and adversely affects the administration of the Office of Pulaski
County Tax Commissioner by Mr. Bennett 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 Mr. Bennett should be suspended from Office as required
by O.C.G.A. § 45—5-6(e).

This "1‘? day Of February, 2015.

W

GOVERNOR