The Governor shall be authorized to appoint attorneys to serve as his or her executive counsel for such periods of time as he or she deems advisable. The salaries, expenses, and all other remunerations of the attorneys appointed by the Governor as his or her executive counsel shall be determined by the Governor and paid from funds appropriated to or otherwise made available to the office of the Governor.
History. Ga. L. 1967, p. 102, § 3; Ga. L. 1975, p. 879, § 2; Ga. L. 1999, p. 797, § 1.
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