The Governor shall grant commissions to all officers, including senators and representatives in Congress, required to hold them and in all cases may, in his discretion, issue a dedimus potestatem to officers authorized to administer oaths requiring qualification of the officers-elect as provided by law. The forms of commissions shall be in the discretion of the Governor. Commissions thus issued shall be final, except where the Constitution and laws of Georgia shall otherwise provide.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 69; Code 1868, § 63; Code 1873, § 60; Code 1882, § 60; Civil Code 1895, § 121; Civil Code 1910, § 144; Code 1933, § 40-203; Ga. L. 1990, p. 8, § 45.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees
Article 2 - Powers and Duties Generally
§ 45-12-20. Grant of Commissions
§ 45-12-21. Issuance of Warrants for Payments From Treasury
§ 45-12-22. Suspension of Collection of Taxes
§ 45-12-23. Incapacity of Commissioner of Insurance
§ 45-12-25. Books of Record to Be Maintained by Governor
§ 45-12-26. Defense of Action in Which State Has Interest
§ 45-12-27. Calling Out Militia to Execute Laws
§ 45-12-28. Calling Out Militia for Defense of State in Case of Invasion or Insurrection
§ 45-12-29. Powers to Prevent Violence and Maintain Order — General Authority
§ 45-12-34. Powers to Prevent Violence and Maintain Order — Enforcement of Rules and Regulations
§ 45-12-39. Annual Report to General Assembly on Administration’s Policies and Goals