Upson v. Almand

Atkinson, Presiding Justice.

1. The special laws (Ga. L. 1878-1879, p. 291; Ga. L. 1894, p. 212) provide for appointment by the Governor "by and with the advice and consent of the Senate” of a solicitor of the city court of Athens for the term of four years, making no provision for tenure after expiration of the term by an incumbent until his successor shall be elected and qualified. The general law (Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, section 116) now found in the Code, § 40-302, par. 2, provides: "Where it shall be incumbent upon the Governor to appoint a public officer subject to confirmation of or by and…