Ends Governor Appointments to Water Councils
Georgia executive order · EO 10.20.26.01
Why it matters
Current council members appointed by the governor lose their seats right away. This lets the councils be rebuilt under the water plan's new makeup, which follows a 2026 change in state law.
What it does
- Ends all existing governor appointments to the Regional Water Planning Councils
- Covers alternate appointments and members serving past their terms
- Does not affect appointments made by the Lieutenant Governor or House Speaker
- Does not affect the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board
Signed
Signed (2026-10-20) by Governor Brian Kemp as Executive Order 10.20.26.01
About this order
Ends all current governor appointments to Georgia's Regional Water Planning Councils, effective on signing. Appointments by the Lieutenant Governor, House Speaker, and the Metro North Georgia board are not affected.
Regarding the reconstitution of the State-wide Water Management Plan
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Water planning groups would likely say the reset helps councils match the new law. It lets the state rebuild them under the updated structure.
💬 The case against
Some council members would likely say the order removes them without much notice. They may also argue it disrupts ongoing water planning work.
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Signed by the governor. Details are at the source link.
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