It shall be the duty of the Governor to see that the laws of this state are executed. For this purpose he shall have the power, as commander in chief, to call out the state militia whenever, in his discretion, the due enforcement of the process of the courts shall be so resisted and defied as to require such intervention.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 58; Code 1868, § 54; Code 1873, § 51; Code 1882, § 51; Civil Code 1895, § 118; Civil Code 1910, § 141; Code 1933, § 40-201.
Cross references.
Status of Governor as commander-in-chief of militia, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. V, Sec. II, Para. III.
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