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question, which may in part be a repetition of a question
I asked yesterday.
I note that in his proposed suggestion for
change in 5.11 that he says. The General Assembly may
provide for commissioners, et cetera, and may provide for
their appointment.
My question specifically is whether or not, if
his suggestion is adopted by this Convention, that this
would not permit the General Assembly to retain the so-
called green bug method of appointment?
LLLEGATL JOUNSON: I guess it really depends
on whether or not you want to put the green bag -- and
that is your term. Delegate Bradshaw -- in the hands
of the judiciary. I don't think the transfer of the
appointive power is going to necessarily lose the "green
bag" aura. I would prefer to see the judiciary insulated
from this type of appointment, and if it is going to be
done by way of green bag, so be it.
In my opinion, the new legislature will create
the professional office of commissioner, and will provide
for an appointive system, and a tenure under the merit