THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
Witrreas:
Wuereas:
Wrerras:
Warreas:
OnpERED:
‘On August 2, 2021, Mr. Royce Reeves, Ward 2 Commissioner on the Cordele City
Commission, was indicted on two counts of Obstruction of an Officer, one count of
Violation of Oath by a Public Officer, one count of Criminal Trespass, and one
count of Disorderly Conduet; and
‘The indictment was transmitted tothe Governor pursuant to0.C.G.A.§ 45°5-6(b),
and the certified eopy was received on August 11,2021; and
‘An Executive Order was issued on September 7,2021, appointing members to the
Review Commission to determine whether the indictment relates to and adversely
affects the administration ofthe office of City Commissioner such thatthe rights
and interests ofthe public ave adversely affected; and
‘The Review Commission found thatthe indictment of Mr. Royce Reeves does relate
toand does adversely affect the administration of duties by Commissioner Reeves,
and thatthe rights and interests of the public are adversely affected thereby; and
Fecommended that Mr. Reeves be suspended from office pursuant to the
provisions of O.C.G.A. § 45-56
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY
‘That Mr. Royce Reeves is hereby suspended from office immediately and without
further action pending the final disposition ofthe case or until the expiration of his
term of office, whichever occurs firs, as provided in 45-5-6(0
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GOVERNOR
this ASE gay or January, 2022.