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Home » US Law » 2022 Georgia Code » Title 47 - Retirement and Pensions » Chapter 12 - District Attorneys Emeritus and the District Attorneys Retirement Fund of Georgia » Article 5 - Appointment as District Attorney Emeritus; Compensation and Duties » § 47-12-80. Retirement From the Office of District Attorney and Appointment to the Office of District Attorney Emeritus; Term of Office as District Attorney Emeritus
  1. A person who desires to resign from the office of district attorney and accept appointment as a district attorney emeritus shall so advise the Governor in writing. The Governor shall appoint to such position any district attorney who is eligible under Code Section 47-12-60. Upon such appointment and the issuance of a commission by the Governor, the resignation shall automatically become effective.
  2. All persons appointed as district attorney emeritus shall hold such office for life.

History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 780, § 3.