The commission shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Governor, a director, who shall be the executive secretary and administrative officer of the commission. When seeking candidates for the position of director, emphasis shall be placed on identifying individuals who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry or who have significant experience in forest management. The director shall receive a salary fixed by the commission plus actual expenses as provided for other state officials and employees and shall hold office at the pleasure of the commission. The present director shall continue to serve until removed by the commission.
History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1079, § 8; Ga. L. 1955, p. 309, § 20; Ga. L. 2007, p. 63, § 1/SB 116.
Cross references.
Inclusion of director in classified service of the State Merit System Personnel Administration, § 45-20-2.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 6 - Forest Resources and Other Plant Life
Part 1 - State Forestry Commission
§ 12-6-3. Chairman; Reimbursement of Members for Expenses; Meetings
§ 12-6-4. Dismissal of Members for Failure to Attend Meetings
§ 12-6-5. Powers and Duties of Commission Generally; Volunteer Services
§ 12-6-5.1. Legislative Findings; Reforestation Incentives Program Authorized; Powers of Commission
§ 12-6-10. Reports to General Assembly
§ 12-6-11. Director — Appointment; Qualifications; Salary; Reimbursement for Expenses; Term
§ 12-6-13. Director — Oath; Bond; Location of Office
§ 12-6-15. Director — Adoption of Rules, Regulations, and Methods of Administration
§ 12-6-16. Director — Control of Tree Diseases and Insect Infestation
§ 12-6-17. Director — Regulation of Controlled Burning Where Drought or Other Conditions Exist
§ 12-6-20. Investigation and Enforcement of Forestry Laws; Powers of Forestry Investigators