EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 10

WHEREAS, the ability to purchase real property is an unalienable right of every Alabamian;

WHEREAS, the purchase of a home is one of the most significant financial decisions and commitments that one may make;

WHEREAS, coastal homeowners face monumental challenges as they seek affordable and comprehensive homeowners insurance; and,

WHEREAS, a lack of affordable comprehensive homeowners insurance for coastal homeowners impacts the State of Alabama far beyond the coastal communities in which their homes are located;

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon these considerations, and for other good and valid reasons related thereto, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of the State of Alabama, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Alabama, do hereby create the Governor’s Coastal Insurance Commission (the “Commission”) to study the various issues arising out of and related to the lack of affordable and comprehensive insurance for coastal Alabama homeowners and to make recommendations which address the issues they may identify.

BE IT ORDERED that the Commission shall consist of no fewer than seven members, all of whom and whose leadership shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall make reports to the Governor as requested.

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that this Executive Order become effective immediately upon signing and shall remain in force until such time as it is modified or rescinded by the Governor.

DONE AND ORDERED this 6th day of April, 2011.

Robert Bentley

Governor

Attested

Beth Chapman

Secretary of State