The members of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles have re-elected James E. Donald to serve as chairman for fiscal year 2012.

Donald was first appointed to the Board in January 2009 was elected chair in June 2010. He is one of five board members who determine which prisoners are ready to be released.

Previously, Donald led the nation’s fifth largest prison system as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections for six years.