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Executive Appointments
To apply for a position on a state board or commission, send a letter
to the Office of the Governor expressing your desire to serve, along
with a brief resume. Many boards have similar names, so be sure to
state the full and correct name of your board preference, or give us a
call at 404-656-1776. Please send information to:
Office of the Governor
Executive Appointments
Room 111
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone: 404-656-1776
Fax: 404-651-5110
Your letter should include your name, address, and telephone
number(s). You should specify the board or commission in which you are
interested and explain why you are qualified or experienced in the
area of the board's activity.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1.
To what boards and/or commissions can the Governor appoint
members and what are their functions?
See a complete list of available boards and commissions.
2.
Do I need to have other people recommend me?
It is not necessary. Although, if there are people who would
like to express their confidence in you, ask them to send letters of
endorsement to the Office of the Governor.
3. What happens after I submit my name to the Governor's Office?
Your letter will be acknowledged, letting you know that it has
been received.
The staff reads your letter and places it in a folder with other
candidates for the same board. Any additional correspondence we
receive from you or on your behalf is also kept in the folder. If we
need more information we will call you. Please note that resumes and
letters of endorsement/recommendation are public record.
When it is time for the Governor to make an appointment to that
board, the staff provides geographic and statutory restrictions of the
current board. We also provide information on professional or personal
experience either necessary or preferable to the board's function.
The Governor reviews this information as well as a summary of
the correspondence received on each applicant, and makes his
selections. All candidates and endorsers are notified by phone or mail
of the Governor's decision.
4. How do I know if I am eligible to be appointed?
Most of the seats on boards and commissions are restricted by
law. Reading the fact sheet on a specific board will give you an idea
if you are eligible for a particular position.
In addition to specific seat restrictions, you must be a
registered Georgia voter.
Fact sheets and member rosters are linked at the bottom of this
page and can be obtained by clicking on any of the boards listed
below. In addition, these pages are linked to websites for the
individual boards and commissions. Information on current or upcoming
vacancies can also be obtained by contacting Frances Gatewood or Emily
Campbell in the Office of Executive Appointments at 404-656-1776.
5.
Do I have to disclose my personal finances if I am appointed to
a state board or commission?
All formal candidates will be asked to complete a GBI background
check. In this background check, candidates are asked if they object
to filing an annual financial disclosure in accordance with the
Georgia Ethics in Government Act.
6.
What is "legislative confirmation?"
The Constitution and the state code identify certain boards and
commissions that require the Senate approval of the Governor's
appointments. In this case, the Governor makes an appointment to be
confirmed by a majority vote of the Senate. Confirmation is generally
an easy process and is accomplished during the legislative session of
the General Assembly.
On May 29, 2003 the Attorney General of Georgia issued an
opinion regarding Senate approval of Gubernatorial appointments. This
opinion lists those boards, authorities and commissions that are, or
are not, subject to Senate confirmation. A PDF version of this opinion
is available on this site.
7.
Do I need to be a registered voter?
All board members must be registered Georgia voters.
8.
Does a member of a board or commission receive any compensation?
Board service is voluntary. However, most boards will cover
appropriate expenses that board members incur to attend official
meetings of the board.
9.
Can I apply for more than one board?
Yes. It is suggested, however, that you prioritize your choices.
Additionally, in most cases an individual may only serve on one board
at a time.