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Henry County commision chair named to state board of corrections

June Wood is now a member of the Georgia State Board of Corrections.
June Wood is now a member of the Georgia State Board of Corrections.
By Monroe Roark
March 15, 2018

Henry County Board of Commissioners Chair June Wood was sworn in March 6 at the state Capitol by Gov. Nathan Deal to serve on the Georgia State Board of Corrections. Wood was appointed last year to serve on the 19-member board and represents the 13th Congressional District.

The governor appoints all members, subject to the consent of the State Senate, to staggered five-year terms. The Board of Corrections is a policy-making, statutory board whose duties and responsibilities include governing the conduct and welfare of employees under its authority. Board members serve on the various following committees: Budget/Utilities, Correctional Industries/Food & Farm, Education/Recidivism, Facilities, Health Services and Nominations.

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