ATLANTA – Governor Nathan Deal recently signed an executive order appointing state Representative B.J. Pak (R-Lilburn) as the newest member of the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) for the State of Georgia.
“It is a tremendous honor to be appointed by Governor Deal to serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission,” said Rep. Pak. “I want to thank Governor Deal, and I look forward to serving our citizens.”
The duty of Georgia’s JNC is to make nominations to fill vacancies in all courts throughout the state. The commission consists of members who have thorough knowledge of the judicial system and have experience in the needs and operation of Georgia courts. Members of the commission must all be appointed by the Governor.
“B.J. Pak brings significant insight and experience to my Judicial Nominating Commission,” said Governor Nathan Deal. “He’s an accomplished attorney who serves his state as a member of the House and who served his nation as a federal prosecutor. The JNC plays an important role in finding the most capable and highly qualified jurists for Georgia’s courts, and I appreciate B.J.’s willingness to give of his time to help his state in this way.”
The JNC is co-chaired by J. Randolph Evans and Pete Robinson. Other members of the JNC include:
• Mary Paige Adams
• James A. Bishop
• Thomas P. Bishop
• Christopher Carr
• Dennis T. Cathey
• Scott D. Delius
• Arthur B. “Skin” Edge IV
• James B. Franklin
• Robert “Bert” W. Guy, Jr.
• Robert S. Highsmith, Jr.
• Hon. Robert D. James, Jr.
• Patrick T. O’Connor
• Hon. Samuel S. Olens
• Frank B. Strickland
• Daniel A. Summer
• Parry S. Veazey
• Hon. Rebecca “Ashley” Wright
For more information about the Judicial Nominating Commission for the State of Georgia, please click here.
Representative BJ Pak represents the citizens of District 108, which includes portions of Gwinnett County. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2010, and is currently serving as the Vice Chairman on the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, and the Secretary on the Code Revision Committee. He also serves on the Health & Human Services and the Ways & Means committees.
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