History. Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 284, § 1; Code 1873, § 70; Code 1882, § 70; Civil Code 1895, § 133; Civil Code 1910, § 156; Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 116; Code 1933, § 40-302.
Cross references.
Power of Governor to fill vacancies in office, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. V, Sec. II, Para. VIII.
Public officers holding over, § 45-2-4 .
Structure Georgia Code
Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees
Article 3 - Appointments and Vacancies
§ 45-12-50. Duty to Appoint Officers and Fill Vacancies
§ 45-12-51. General Power to Engage Services of Any Person
§ 45-12-52. Filling of Vacancies When Advice and Consent of Senate Required; Interim Appointment
§ 45-12-53. Appointments Not Subject to Senate Confirmation
§ 45-12-54. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Bureaus Subject to Senate Confirmation
§ 45-12-55. Governor Authorized to Appoint Attorneys as Executive Counsel; Compensation
§ 45-12-56. Appointment of Secretaries and Clerical Personnel; Compensation
§ 45-12-57. Governor’s Messenger — Authority to Appoint; Compensation
§ 45-12-58. Governor’s Messenger — Duties
§ 45-12-59. Governor’s Messenger — Special Messenger
§ 45-12-60. Payment of Compensation of Persons Whose Compensation Not Prescribed
§ 45-12-61. Campaign Contributions and Judicial Appointments