State Veterans Service Board

The constitution of the State of Georgia specifies that the State Board of Veterans Service be composed of seven members. Each member must be a veteran of the armed forces of the United States and must have served honorably during wartime. The Governor nominates members who are subject to approval by the State Senate. Board member terms are staggered and are for seven years. From its membership, the Board elects a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary. Every four years the Board elects a Commissioner, through whom the Board controls the overall policy of the Department of Veterans Service.

Chairman	Pat Phillips	Blairsville
Vice Chairman	Ray Hendrix	Statesboro
Secretary	Kenneth W. Birdsong	Gordon/Gray
Member	Barbara Aaron	Warner Robins
Member	James Blaylock	Decatur
Member	Rod Casey	Valdosta
Member	Fred Fincher	La Grange