§ 42-9-1 - Declaration of legislative policy
               	 		
O.C.G.A.    42-9-1   (2010)
   42-9-1.    Declaration of legislative policy 
      In  recognition of the doctrine contained in the Constitution of this state  requiring the three branches of government to be separate, it is  declared to be the policy of the General Assembly that the duties,  powers, and functions of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles are  executive in character and that, in the performance of its duties under  this chapter, no other body is authorized to usurp or substitute its  functions for the functions imposed by this chapter upon the board.