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title: O.C.G.A. § 25-2-7. Appointment process for deputy state fire marshal and other personnel.
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# O.C.G.A. § 25-2-7. Appointment process for deputy state fire marshal and other personnel.

The state fire marshal, subject to the approval of the Commissioner, shall appoint a deputy state fire marshal and administrative fire safety specialists and shall employ such office personnel as may be required to carry out this chapter. The deputy state fire marshal and administrative fire safety specialists shall be chosen by virtue of their previous training and experience in the particular duties which shall be assigned to them. They shall take an oath to perform faithfully the duties of their office.

## History

Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 5; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1779, § 2.