>>140991, >>141034, >>140947, >>140951

John Luman Smith a.k.a. Jack Smith appointment affidavit with missing witness signature

U.S. Department of Justice
Justice Management Division
Human Resources
Washington, D.C. 20530
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Oath of Office, John L. Smith
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This memorandum serves as record that an appointment affidavit
(SF 61) has been signed and executed for the appointment of John L. Smith, Special Counsel.
On November 18, 2022, John L. Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland
to serve as the Special Counsel by Order No. 5559-2022.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Smith signed an SF 61 on November 20, 2022. Upon reviewing
documentation, it was discovered that a witness signature was missing ''(more than likely as
Mr. Smith was on boarded while overseas).'' JMD/Human Resources consulted with the