O.C.G.A. § 50-32-10 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 32 / Section 50-32-10
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-32-10
Status: in_force

(a)(1) This chapter shall operate uniformly throughout the state. (2)(A) The initial jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall encompass the territory of every county which was designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in the Code of Federal Regulations as of December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act 1 and which the board designates, through regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. (B) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall also encompass the territory of every county designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations after December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter, provided that the jurisdictional area encompassed under this subparagraph shall be contiguous with the jurisdictional area encompassed under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(a)(1) This chapter shall operate uniformly throughout the state.

(a)(1) This chapter shall operate uniformly throughout the state.

(2)(A) The initial jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall encompass the territory of every county which was designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in the Code of Federal Regulations as of December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act 1 and which the board designates, through regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. (B) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall also encompass the territory of every county designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations after December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter, provided that the jurisdictional area encompassed under this subparagraph shall be contiguous with the jurisdictional area encompassed under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(2)(A) The initial jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall encompass the territory of every county which was designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in the Code of Federal Regulations as of December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act 1 and which the board designates, through regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter.

(2)(A) The initial jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall encompass the territory of every county which was designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in the Code of Federal Regulations as of December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act 1 and which the board designates, through regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter.

(B) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall also encompass the territory of every county designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations after December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter, provided that the jurisdictional area encompassed under this subparagraph shall be contiguous with the jurisdictional area encompassed under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(B) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall also encompass the territory of every county designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations after December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter, provided that the jurisdictional area encompassed under this subparagraph shall be contiguous with the jurisdictional area encompassed under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(b)(1) Within three months of May 6, 1999, the director of the Environmental Protection Division shall report and certify to the authority and the Governor, pursuant to criteria established by that division, counties which are reasonably expected to become nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act within seven years from the date of such report and certification, and shall update such report and certification every six months thereafter. Within the geographic territory of any county so designated, the board shall provide, by resolution or regulation, that the funding, planning, design, construction, contracting, leasing, and other related facilities of the authority shall be made available to county and local governments for the purpose of planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining land public transportation systems and other land transportation projects, air quality installations, and all facilities necessary and beneficial thereto, and for the purpose of designing and implementing designated metropolitan planning organizations' land transportation plans and transportation improvement programs, on such terms and conditions as may be agreed to between the authority and such county or local governments. (2) By resolution of the county governing authority, the special district created by this chapter encompassing the territory of any county reported and certified pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection may be activated for the purposes of this chapter, or such county may be brought within the jurisdiction of the authority by resolution of the governing authority. (3) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall be extended to the territory of any county the territory of which is not contiguous with the jurisdiction established by subsection (a) of this Code section which is designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. Upon any such county or self-contiguous group of counties coming within the jurisdiction of the authority, a single member who shall reside within such additional territory shall be added to the board, together with an additional member, who may reside inside or outside such additional territory, for each 200,000 persons above the number of 200,000 persons forming the population of such additional territory according to the 1990 United States decennial census or any future such census.

(b)(1) Within three months of May 6, 1999, the director of the Environmental Protection Division shall report and certify to the authority and the Governor, pursuant to criteria established by that division, counties which are reasonably expected to become nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act within seven years from the date of such report and certification, and shall update such report and certification every six months thereafter. Within the geographic territory of any county so designated, the board shall provide, by resolution or regulation, that the funding, planning, design, construction, contracting, leasing, and other related facilities of the authority shall be made available to county and local governments for the purpose of planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining land public transportation systems and other land transportation projects, air quality installations, and all facilities necessary and beneficial thereto, and for the purpose of designing and implementing designated metropolitan planning organizations' land transportation plans and transportation improvement programs, on such terms and conditions as may be agreed to between the authority and such county or local governments.

(b)(1) Within three months of May 6, 1999, the director of the Environmental Protection Division shall report and certify to the authority and the Governor, pursuant to criteria established by that division, counties which are reasonably expected to become nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act within seven years from the date of such report and certification, and shall update such report and certification every six months thereafter. Within the geographic territory of any county so designated, the board shall provide, by resolution or regulation, that the funding, planning, design, construction, contracting, leasing, and other related facilities of the authority shall be made available to county and local governments for the purpose of planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining land public transportation systems and other land transportation projects, air quality installations, and all facilities necessary and beneficial thereto, and for the purpose of designing and implementing designated metropolitan planning organizations' land transportation plans and transportation improvement programs, on such terms and conditions as may be agreed to between the authority and such county or local governments.

(2) By resolution of the county governing authority, the special district created by this chapter encompassing the territory of any county reported and certified pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection may be activated for the purposes of this chapter, or such county may be brought within the jurisdiction of the authority by resolution of the governing authority.

(2) By resolution of the county governing authority, the special district created by this chapter encompassing the territory of any county reported and certified pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection may be activated for the purposes of this chapter, or such county may be brought within the jurisdiction of the authority by resolution of the governing authority.

(3) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall be extended to the territory of any county the territory of which is not contiguous with the jurisdiction established by subsection (a) of this Code section which is designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. Upon any such county or self-contiguous group of counties coming within the jurisdiction of the authority, a single member who shall reside within such additional territory shall be added to the board, together with an additional member, who may reside inside or outside such additional territory, for each 200,000 persons above the number of 200,000 persons forming the population of such additional territory according to the 1990 United States decennial census or any future such census.

(3) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall be extended to the territory of any county the territory of which is not contiguous with the jurisdiction established by subsection (a) of this Code section which is designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. Upon any such county or self-contiguous group of counties coming within the jurisdiction of the authority, a single member who shall reside within such additional territory shall be added to the board, together with an additional member, who may reside inside or outside such additional territory, for each 200,000 persons above the number of 200,000 persons forming the population of such additional territory according to the 1990 United States decennial census or any future such census.

(c) Upon acquiring jurisdiction over the territory of any county, the authority's jurisdiction over such territory shall continue until 20 years have elapsed since the later of the date such county was redesignated by the USEPA as in attainment under the Clean Air Act or such designation by the USEPA is no longer made.

(c) Upon acquiring jurisdiction over the territory of any county, the authority's jurisdiction over such territory shall continue until 20 years have elapsed since the later of the date such county was redesignated by the USEPA as in attainment under the Clean Air Act or such designation by the USEPA is no longer made.

(d)(1) Upon the lapse of the authority's jurisdiction over a geographic area pursuant to the provisions of this Code section, the authority shall have the power to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, and other instruments necessary or convenient to manage and dispose of real property and facilities owned or operated by the authority within such geographic area, and shall dispose of all such property not more than five years after the lapse of such jurisdiction, but shall retain jurisdiction for the purpose of operating and managing such property and facilities until their final disposition. (2) The provisions of this subsection shall be implemented consistent with the terms of such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements as may be necessary or required to protect federal interests in assets purchased, leased, or constructed utilizing federal funding in whole or in part, and the authority is empowered to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements with appropriate federal agencies or other representatives or instrumentalities of the federal government from time to time as necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter and the protection of federal interests.

(d)(1) Upon the lapse of the authority's jurisdiction over a geographic area pursuant to the provisions of this Code section, the authority shall have the power to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, and other instruments necessary or convenient to manage and dispose of real property and facilities owned or operated by the authority within such geographic area, and shall dispose of all such property not more than five years after the lapse of such jurisdiction, but shall retain jurisdiction for the purpose of operating and managing such property and facilities until their final disposition.

(d)(1) Upon the lapse of the authority's jurisdiction over a geographic area pursuant to the provisions of this Code section, the authority shall have the power to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, and other instruments necessary or convenient to manage and dispose of real property and facilities owned or operated by the authority within such geographic area, and shall dispose of all such property not more than five years after the lapse of such jurisdiction, but shall retain jurisdiction for the purpose of operating and managing such property and facilities until their final disposition.

(2) The provisions of this subsection shall be implemented consistent with the terms of such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements as may be necessary or required to protect federal interests in assets purchased, leased, or constructed utilizing federal funding in whole or in part, and the authority is empowered to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements with appropriate federal agencies or other representatives or instrumentalities of the federal government from time to time as necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter and the protection of federal interests.

(2) The provisions of this subsection shall be implemented consistent with the terms of such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements as may be necessary or required to protect federal interests in assets purchased, leased, or constructed utilizing federal funding in whole or in part, and the authority is empowered to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements with appropriate federal agencies or other representatives or instrumentalities of the federal government from time to time as necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter and the protection of federal interests.

(e) Except for the purpose of reviewing proposed regional transportation plans and transportation improvement programs prepared by metropolitan planning organizations in accordance with requirements specifically placed upon the Governor by federal law, the jurisdiction of the authority shall not extend to the territory and facilities of any airport as defined in Code Section 6-3-20.1 and which is certified under 14 C.F.R. Part 139 . In no event shall the authority have jurisdiction to design, construct, repair, improve, expand, own, maintain, or operate any such airport or any facilities of such airport.

(e) Except for the purpose of reviewing proposed regional transportation plans and transportation improvement programs prepared by metropolitan planning organizations in accordance with requirements specifically placed upon the Governor by federal law, the jurisdiction of the authority shall not extend to the territory and facilities of any airport as defined in Code Section 6-3-20.1 and which is certified under 14 C.F.R. Part 139 . In no event shall the authority have jurisdiction to design, construct, repair, improve, expand, own, maintain, or operate any such airport or any facilities of such airport.

1 42 U.S.C.A. § 7401 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-13 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-13
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-13
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of Chapter 11 of Title 9, the “Georgia Civil Practice Act,” governing discovery and depositions shall apply to proceedings before the tribunal; provided, however, that the parties to a proceeding shall make every effort to conduct discovery by informal consultation or communication. Upon motion of a party, the frequency or extent of formal discovery methods may be limited by the tribunal if it determines that the discovery is unduly burdensome or expensive when taking into account the amount in controversy, limitations on the parties' resources, and the importance of the issues at stake in the litigation.

(a) The provisions of Chapter 11 of Title 9, the “Georgia Civil Practice Act,” governing discovery and depositions shall apply to proceedings before the tribunal; provided, however, that the parties to a proceeding shall make every effort to conduct discovery by informal consultation or communication. Upon motion of a party, the frequency or extent of formal discovery methods may be limited by the tribunal if it determines that the discovery is unduly burdensome or expensive when taking into account the amount in controversy, limitations on the parties' resources, and the importance of the issues at stake in the litigation.

(b) The chief tribunal judge shall, by rules and regulations or by order in a particular proceeding, prescribe the period during which any discovery shall be commenced and completed. After the period for completing discovery has expired, or earlier as the parties may agree, the parties to a proceeding shall stipulate all relevant and nonprivileged matters to the fullest extent to which complete or qualified agreement can be reached or fairly should be reached. Neither the existence nor the use of the discovery mechanisms authorized by this Code section shall excuse failure to comply with this provision.

(b) The chief tribunal judge shall, by rules and regulations or by order in a particular proceeding, prescribe the period during which any discovery shall be commenced and completed. After the period for completing discovery has expired, or earlier as the parties may agree, the parties to a proceeding shall stipulate all relevant and nonprivileged matters to the fullest extent to which complete or qualified agreement can be reached or fairly should be reached. Neither the existence nor the use of the discovery mechanisms authorized by this Code section shall excuse failure to comply with this provision.

(c)(1) A party shall disclose to other parties at a reasonable time prior to the hearing the identity of any person who may be called at trial to present expert testimony. (2) Except as otherwise stipulated or directed by the tribunal judge, expert witness disclosure shall, with respect to a witness who is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case or whose duties as an employee of the party regularly involve giving expert testimony, be accompanied by a written report prepared and signed by the witness if one has been prepared or will be offered at the hearing.

(c)(1) A party shall disclose to other parties at a reasonable time prior to the hearing the identity of any person who may be called at trial to present expert testimony.

(c)(1) A party shall disclose to other parties at a reasonable time prior to the hearing the identity of any person who may be called at trial to present expert testimony.

(2) Except as otherwise stipulated or directed by the tribunal judge, expert witness disclosure shall, with respect to a witness who is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case or whose duties as an employee of the party regularly involve giving expert testimony, be accompanied by a written report prepared and signed by the witness if one has been prepared or will be offered at the hearing.

(2) Except as otherwise stipulated or directed by the tribunal judge, expert witness disclosure shall, with respect to a witness who is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case or whose duties as an employee of the party regularly involve giving expert testimony, be accompanied by a written report prepared and signed by the witness if one has been prepared or will be offered at the hearing.

(d) A judge or the clerk of the tribunal, on the request of any party to the proceeding, shall issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and giving of testimony and subpoenas requiring the production of evidence or things.

(d) A judge or the clerk of the tribunal, on the request of any party to the proceeding, shall issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and giving of testimony and subpoenas requiring the production of evidence or things.

(e) Any employee of the tribunal designated in writing for such purpose by a tribunal judge, or by the chief tribunal judge if more than one judge has been appointed, may administer oaths.

(e) Any employee of the tribunal designated in writing for such purpose by a tribunal judge, or by the chief tribunal judge if more than one judge has been appointed, may administer oaths.

(f) Any witness who is subpoenaed or whose deposition is taken shall receive the same fees and mileage as a witness in a superior court of this state.

(f) Any witness who is subpoenaed or whose deposition is taken shall receive the same fees and mileage as a witness in a superior court of this state.

(g) In proceedings before the tribunal, if any party or an agent or employee of a party disobeys or resists any lawful order of process; neglects to produce, after having been ordered to do so, any pertinent book, paper, or document; refuses to appear after having been subpoenaed; upon appearing, refuses to take the oath or affirmation as a witness; or, after taking the oath or affirmation, refuses to testify, the tribunal judge shall have the same rights and powers given any other court under Chapter 11 of Title 9, the “Georgia Civil Practice Act.” If any person or party refuses as specified in this subsection, the tribunal judge may certify the facts to the superior court of the county where the offense is committed for appropriate action, including a finding of contempt.

(g) In proceedings before the tribunal, if any party or an agent or employee of a party disobeys or resists any lawful order of process; neglects to produce, after having been ordered to do so, any pertinent book, paper, or document; refuses to appear after having been subpoenaed; upon appearing, refuses to take the oath or affirmation as a witness; or, after taking the oath or affirmation, refuses to testify, the tribunal judge shall have the same rights and powers given any other court under Chapter 11 of Title 9, the “Georgia Civil Practice Act.” If any person or party refuses as specified in this subsection, the tribunal judge may certify the facts to the superior court of the county where the offense is committed for appropriate action, including a finding of contempt.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-82 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-82
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-82
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To determine the scope and nature of the studies and research to be undertaken by the commission, including, but not limited to: (A) Educational needs of and opportunities for women; (B) Social security and tax laws as they affect women; (C) Women's health issues; (D) Political, legal, civil, property, and social rights of women; and (E) Employment policies in the public and private sector and their impact on the wage-earning capacity of women; (2) To collect and disseminate information regarding the status of women in the State of Georgia and the nation; (3) To review and analyze the laws of the State of Georgia and their impact on the lives of the women of this state; (4) To consult with and advise the Governor, and any state department, agency, board, commission, or authority on matters pertaining to women; (5) To cooperate with the government of the United States and the governments of other states in programs relating to women; (6) To promote, encourage, and provide advisory assistance to state, local, and community women's professional, business, and civic organizations; (7) To accept public or private grants, devises, and bequests; and (8) To hold public hearings, conduct studies, or take any other action the commission deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities.

(a) The commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To determine the scope and nature of the studies and research to be undertaken by the commission, including, but not limited to: (A) Educational needs of and opportunities for women; (B) Social security and tax laws as they affect women; (C) Women's health issues; (D) Political, legal, civil, property, and social rights of women; and (E) Employment policies in the public and private sector and their impact on the wage-earning capacity of women;

(1) To determine the scope and nature of the studies and research to be undertaken by the commission, including, but not limited to:

(A) Educational needs of and opportunities for women;

(A) Educational needs of and opportunities for women;

(B) Social security and tax laws as they affect women;

(B) Social security and tax laws as they affect women;

(C) Women's health issues;

(C) Women's health issues;

(D) Political, legal, civil, property, and social rights of women; and

(D) Political, legal, civil, property, and social rights of women; and

(E) Employment policies in the public and private sector and their impact on the wage-earning capacity of women;

(E) Employment policies in the public and private sector and their impact on the wage-earning capacity of women;

(2) To collect and disseminate information regarding the status of women in the State of Georgia and the nation;

(2) To collect and disseminate information regarding the status of women in the State of Georgia and the nation;

(3) To review and analyze the laws of the State of Georgia and their impact on the lives of the women of this state;

(3) To review and analyze the laws of the State of Georgia and their impact on the lives of the women of this state;

(4) To consult with and advise the Governor, and any state department, agency, board, commission, or authority on matters pertaining to women;

(4) To consult with and advise the Governor, and any state department, agency, board, commission, or authority on matters pertaining to women;

(5) To cooperate with the government of the United States and the governments of other states in programs relating to women;

(5) To cooperate with the government of the United States and the governments of other states in programs relating to women;

(6) To promote, encourage, and provide advisory assistance to state, local, and community women's professional, business, and civic organizations;

(6) To promote, encourage, and provide advisory assistance to state, local, and community women's professional, business, and civic organizations;

(7) To accept public or private grants, devises, and bequests; and

(7) To accept public or private grants, devises, and bequests; and

(8) To hold public hearings, conduct studies, or take any other action the commission deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities.

(8) To hold public hearings, conduct studies, or take any other action the commission deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities.

(b) The commission shall be authorized to enter into all contracts or agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties.

(b) The commission shall be authorized to enter into all contracts or agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties.

(c) All executive departments, agencies, boards, commissions, and authorities shall cooperate with the commission in the performance of its duties.

(c) All executive departments, agencies, boards, commissions, and authorities shall cooperate with the commission in the performance of its duties.
O.C.G.A. § 50-4-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 4 / Section 50-4-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-4-7
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of delivering state services to local units of government and citizens and for the purpose of establishing state agency regional boundaries, there are created 12 state service delivery regions as follows: (1) State Service Delivery Region 1 shall be composed of Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties; (2) State Service Delivery Region 2 shall be composed of Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties; (3) State Service Delivery Region 3 shall be composed of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale counties; (4) State Service Delivery Region 4 shall be composed of Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, and Upson counties; (5) State Service Delivery Region 5 shall be composed of Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton counties; (6) State Service Delivery Region 6 shall be composed of Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties; (7) State Service Delivery Region 7 shall be composed of Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, and Wilkes counties; (8) State Service Delivery Region 8 shall be composed of Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, and Webster counties; (9) State Service Delivery Region 9 shall be composed of Appling, Bleckley, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties; (10) State Service Delivery Region 10 shall be composed of Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth counties; (11) State Service Delivery Region 11 shall be composed of Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner, and Ware counties; and (12) State Service Delivery Region 12 shall be composed of Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven counties.

(a) For the purpose of delivering state services to local units of government and citizens and for the purpose of establishing state agency regional boundaries, there are created 12 state service delivery regions as follows:

(1) State Service Delivery Region 1 shall be composed of Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties;

(1) State Service Delivery Region 1 shall be composed of Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties;

(2) State Service Delivery Region 2 shall be composed of Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties;

(2) State Service Delivery Region 2 shall be composed of Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties;

(3) State Service Delivery Region 3 shall be composed of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale counties;

(3) State Service Delivery Region 3 shall be composed of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale counties;

(4) State Service Delivery Region 4 shall be composed of Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, and Upson counties;

(4) State Service Delivery Region 4 shall be composed of Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, and Upson counties;

(5) State Service Delivery Region 5 shall be composed of Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton counties;

(5) State Service Delivery Region 5 shall be composed of Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton counties;

(6) State Service Delivery Region 6 shall be composed of Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties;

(6) State Service Delivery Region 6 shall be composed of Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties;

(7) State Service Delivery Region 7 shall be composed of Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, and Wilkes counties;

(7) State Service Delivery Region 7 shall be composed of Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, and Wilkes counties;

(8) State Service Delivery Region 8 shall be composed of Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, and Webster counties;

(8) State Service Delivery Region 8 shall be composed of Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, and Webster counties;

(9) State Service Delivery Region 9 shall be composed of Appling, Bleckley, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties;

(9) State Service Delivery Region 9 shall be composed of Appling, Bleckley, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties;

(10) State Service Delivery Region 10 shall be composed of Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth counties;

(10) State Service Delivery Region 10 shall be composed of Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth counties;

(11) State Service Delivery Region 11 shall be composed of Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner, and Ware counties; and

(11) State Service Delivery Region 11 shall be composed of Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner, and Ware counties; and

(12) State Service Delivery Region 12 shall be composed of Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven counties.

(12) State Service Delivery Region 12 shall be composed of Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven counties.

(b) This Code section shall not apply to or affect aging program planning and service areas, health districts, or mental health districts.

(b) This Code section shall not apply to or affect aging program planning and service areas, health districts, or mental health districts.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-13 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 26 / Section 50-26-13
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-26-13
Status: in_force

(a) Any issue of bonds may be secured by a trust agreement or indenture made by the authority with a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the power of a trust company inside or outside this state. Such trust agreement or indenture may pledge or assign all revenue, receipts, and earnings to be received by the authority from any source and any proceeds which may derive from the disposition of any real or personal property of the authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon.

(a) Any issue of bonds may be secured by a trust agreement or indenture made by the authority with a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the power of a trust company inside or outside this state. Such trust agreement or indenture may pledge or assign all revenue, receipts, and earnings to be received by the authority from any source and any proceeds which may derive from the disposition of any real or personal property of the authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon.

(b) The resolution providing for the issuance of bonds and such trust agreement or indenture may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders, including the right of appointment of a receiver on default in the payment of any principal or interest obligation and the right of any receiver or trustee to enforce collection of any rates, fees, and charges pertaining to any loan, any overdue principal and interest on any loan, any overdue principal of and interest on all bonds in the issue, all costs of collection, and all other costs reasonably necessary to accomplish the collection of such sums in the event of any default of the authority.

(b) The resolution providing for the issuance of bonds and such trust agreement or indenture may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders, including the right of appointment of a receiver on default in the payment of any principal or interest obligation and the right of any receiver or trustee to enforce collection of any rates, fees, and charges pertaining to any loan, any overdue principal and interest on any loan, any overdue principal of and interest on all bonds in the issue, all costs of collection, and all other costs reasonably necessary to accomplish the collection of such sums in the event of any default of the authority.

(c) Such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture may include covenants setting forth the duties to the authority regarding the custody, safeguarding, and application of all funds of the authority, including any proceeds derived from the disposition of any real or personal property of the authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon. In addition, such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture may include covenants providing for the operation, maintenance, repair, and insurance of any facility or capital improvements constructed or acquired with loan proceeds.

(c) Such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture may include covenants setting forth the duties to the authority regarding the custody, safeguarding, and application of all funds of the authority, including any proceeds derived from the disposition of any real or personal property of the authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon. In addition, such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture may include covenants providing for the operation, maintenance, repair, and insurance of any facility or capital improvements constructed or acquired with loan proceeds.

(d) All expenses incurred in carrying out any trust agreement or indenture under this Code section may be treated as a part of the cost of financing and administering the loans that will be funded or acquired with the proceeds of the bonds governed by such trust agreement or indenture.

(d) All expenses incurred in carrying out any trust agreement or indenture under this Code section may be treated as a part of the cost of financing and administering the loans that will be funded or acquired with the proceeds of the bonds governed by such trust agreement or indenture.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-92 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-92
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-92
Status: in_force

A commission shall prepare and adopt and from time to time amend, change, or repeal, after appropriate study and such public hearings as may be deemed necessary, comprehensive development guides for its area. The development guides shall consist of policy statements, goals, standards, programs, and maps prescribing an orderly and economic development, public and private, of the area. The development guides shall be based upon and encompass physical, economic, and health needs of the area and shall take into consideration future development which may have an impact on the area including, but not limited to, such matters as land use not including zoning, water and sewerage systems, storm drainage systems, parks and open spaces, land needs and the location of airports, highways, transit facilities, hospitals, public buildings, and other community facilities and services.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-45 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-45
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-45
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may authorize a direct-support organization as defined by Code Section 50-12-40 to assist the operation of the Georgia State Games, the promotion of national and international amateur athletic competitions, and the development of Olympic training centers. The direct-support organization shall operate under contract with the Department of Natural Resources.

(a) The commission may authorize a direct-support organization as defined by Code Section 50-12-40 to assist the operation of the Georgia State Games, the promotion of national and international amateur athletic competitions, and the development of Olympic training centers. The direct-support organization shall operate under contract with the Department of Natural Resources.

(b) The contract between the direct-support organization and the Department of Natural Resources shall, at a minimum, provide for: (1) Approval of the articles of incorporation of the direct-support organization by the commission, and for the governance of the direct-support organization by members appointed by the commission and approved by the Governor; (2) Submission of an annual budget for the approval of the commission and the Governor. The budget shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the commission; (3) Certification by the Governor or his designee, after conducting an annual financial and performance review, that the direct-support organization is operating in compliance with the terms of the contract and in a manner consistent with the goals of the commission and in the best interest of the state. Such certification shall be made to the commission annually and reported in the official minutes of a meeting of the commission; (4) The release and conditions for the expenditure of any state revenues; (5) The reversion to the state of funds held in trust by the direct-support organization if the contract is terminated; and (6) The fiscal year of the direct-support organization as beginning on July 1 and ending June 30 in each and every year.

(b) The contract between the direct-support organization and the Department of Natural Resources shall, at a minimum, provide for:

(1) Approval of the articles of incorporation of the direct-support organization by the commission, and for the governance of the direct-support organization by members appointed by the commission and approved by the Governor;

(1) Approval of the articles of incorporation of the direct-support organization by the commission, and for the governance of the direct-support organization by members appointed by the commission and approved by the Governor;

(2) Submission of an annual budget for the approval of the commission and the Governor. The budget shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the commission;

(2) Submission of an annual budget for the approval of the commission and the Governor. The budget shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the commission;

(3) Certification by the Governor or his designee, after conducting an annual financial and performance review, that the direct-support organization is operating in compliance with the terms of the contract and in a manner consistent with the goals of the commission and in the best interest of the state. Such certification shall be made to the commission annually and reported in the official minutes of a meeting of the commission;

(3) Certification by the Governor or his designee, after conducting an annual financial and performance review, that the direct-support organization is operating in compliance with the terms of the contract and in a manner consistent with the goals of the commission and in the best interest of the state. Such certification shall be made to the commission annually and reported in the official minutes of a meeting of the commission;

(4) The release and conditions for the expenditure of any state revenues;

(4) The release and conditions for the expenditure of any state revenues;

(5) The reversion to the state of funds held in trust by the direct-support organization if the contract is terminated; and

(5) The reversion to the state of funds held in trust by the direct-support organization if the contract is terminated; and

(6) The fiscal year of the direct-support organization as beginning on July 1 and ending June 30 in each and every year.

(6) The fiscal year of the direct-support organization as beginning on July 1 and ending June 30 in each and every year.

(c) The Georgia State Games shall be patterned after the Summer Olympic games with variations as necessitated by the availability of facilities, equipment, and expertise. The games shall be designed to encourage the participation of athletes representing a broad range of age groups, skill levels, and Georgia communities. Participants shall be residents of this state. Regional competitions shall be held throughout the state, and the top qualifiers in each sport shall proceed to the final competitions to be held at a site in the state having the necessary facilities and equipment for conducting the competitions.

(c) The Georgia State Games shall be patterned after the Summer Olympic games with variations as necessitated by the availability of facilities, equipment, and expertise. The games shall be designed to encourage the participation of athletes representing a broad range of age groups, skill levels, and Georgia communities. Participants shall be residents of this state. Regional competitions shall be held throughout the state, and the top qualifiers in each sport shall proceed to the final competitions to be held at a site in the state having the necessary facilities and equipment for conducting the competitions.

(d) The commission shall determine the frequency of the Georgia State Games and shall select the sites of the final competition and regional competitions.

(d) The commission shall determine the frequency of the Georgia State Games and shall select the sites of the final competition and regional competitions.

(e) The commission is authorized to incorporate one or more nonprofit corporations as subsidiary corporations of the commission for the purpose of carrying out any of the powers of the commission and to accomplish any of the purposes of the commission. Any subsidiary corporations created pursuant to this subsection shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the “Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,” and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filings. Upon dissolution of any subsidiary corporation of the commission, any assets shall revert to the commission or to any successor to the commission or, failing such succession, to the State of Georgia.

(e) The commission is authorized to incorporate one or more nonprofit corporations as subsidiary corporations of the commission for the purpose of carrying out any of the powers of the commission and to accomplish any of the purposes of the commission. Any subsidiary corporations created pursuant to this subsection shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the “Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,” and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filings. Upon dissolution of any subsidiary corporation of the commission, any assets shall revert to the commission or to any successor to the commission or, failing such succession, to the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-10 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-10
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-10
Status: in_force

(a)(1) This chapter shall operate uniformly throughout the state. (2)(A) The initial jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall encompass the territory of every county which was designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in the Code of Federal Regulations as of December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through resolution or regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. (B) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall also encompass the territory of every county designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations after December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through resolution or regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter, provided that the jurisdictional area encompassed under this subparagraph shall be contiguous with the jurisdictional area encompassed under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(a)(1) This chapter shall operate uniformly throughout the state.

(a)(1) This chapter shall operate uniformly throughout the state.

(2)(A) The initial jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall encompass the territory of every county which was designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in the Code of Federal Regulations as of December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through resolution or regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. (B) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall also encompass the territory of every county designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations after December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through resolution or regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter, provided that the jurisdictional area encompassed under this subparagraph shall be contiguous with the jurisdictional area encompassed under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(2)(A) The initial jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall encompass the territory of every county which was designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in the Code of Federal Regulations as of December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through resolution or regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter.

(2)(A) The initial jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall encompass the territory of every county which was designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in the Code of Federal Regulations as of December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through resolution or regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter.

(B) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall also encompass the territory of every county designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations after December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through resolution or regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter, provided that the jurisdictional area encompassed under this subparagraph shall be contiguous with the jurisdictional area encompassed under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(B) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall also encompass the territory of every county designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations after December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through resolution or regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter, provided that the jurisdictional area encompassed under this subparagraph shall be contiguous with the jurisdictional area encompassed under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(b)(1) By December 1, 2018, the director of the Environmental Protection Division shall report and certify to the authority those counties which were designated by the USEPA as included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section and, pursuant to criteria established by that division, counties which are reasonably expected to become nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act within three years from the date of such report and certification. Such report and certification shall be updated annually thereafter. Within the geographic territory of any county so designated, the board shall provide, by resolution or regulation, that the funding, planning, design, construction, contracting, leasing, and other related facilities of the authority shall be made available to county and local governments for the purpose of planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining transit systems and transit projects, air quality installations, and all facilities necessary and beneficial thereto, and for the purpose of designing and implementing designated metropolitan planning organizations' transit plans and transportation improvement programs and the authority's regional transit plan, on such terms and conditions as may be agreed to between the authority and such county or local governments. (2) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall be extended to any county the territory of which is contiguous with the jurisdiction established by subsection (a) of this Code section which is designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board deems as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. A majority vote of the board and passage of a resolution by the board of commissioners of such county shall be required for the extension of the jurisdiction to include such a contiguous county. (3) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter may be extended to any county, the territory of which is not contiguous with the jurisdiction established by subsection (a) of this Code section, which is designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. Such county may be brought within the jurisdiction of the authority by a majority vote of the board and upon the effective date of a local law enacted by the General Assembly for such purpose.

(b)(1) By December 1, 2018, the director of the Environmental Protection Division shall report and certify to the authority those counties which were designated by the USEPA as included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section and, pursuant to criteria established by that division, counties which are reasonably expected to become nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act within three years from the date of such report and certification. Such report and certification shall be updated annually thereafter. Within the geographic territory of any county so designated, the board shall provide, by resolution or regulation, that the funding, planning, design, construction, contracting, leasing, and other related facilities of the authority shall be made available to county and local governments for the purpose of planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining transit systems and transit projects, air quality installations, and all facilities necessary and beneficial thereto, and for the purpose of designing and implementing designated metropolitan planning organizations' transit plans and transportation improvement programs and the authority's regional transit plan, on such terms and conditions as may be agreed to between the authority and such county or local governments.

(b)(1) By December 1, 2018, the director of the Environmental Protection Division shall report and certify to the authority those counties which were designated by the USEPA as included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section and, pursuant to criteria established by that division, counties which are reasonably expected to become nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act within three years from the date of such report and certification. Such report and certification shall be updated annually thereafter. Within the geographic territory of any county so designated, the board shall provide, by resolution or regulation, that the funding, planning, design, construction, contracting, leasing, and other related facilities of the authority shall be made available to county and local governments for the purpose of planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining transit systems and transit projects, air quality installations, and all facilities necessary and beneficial thereto, and for the purpose of designing and implementing designated metropolitan planning organizations' transit plans and transportation improvement programs and the authority's regional transit plan, on such terms and conditions as may be agreed to between the authority and such county or local governments.

(2) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall be extended to any county the territory of which is contiguous with the jurisdiction established by subsection (a) of this Code section which is designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board deems as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. A majority vote of the board and passage of a resolution by the board of commissioners of such county shall be required for the extension of the jurisdiction to include such a contiguous county.

(2) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall be extended to any county the territory of which is contiguous with the jurisdiction established by subsection (a) of this Code section which is designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board deems as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. A majority vote of the board and passage of a resolution by the board of commissioners of such county shall be required for the extension of the jurisdiction to include such a contiguous county.

(3) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter may be extended to any county, the territory of which is not contiguous with the jurisdiction established by subsection (a) of this Code section, which is designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. Such county may be brought within the jurisdiction of the authority by a majority vote of the board and upon the effective date of a local law enacted by the General Assembly for such purpose.

(3) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter may be extended to any county, the territory of which is not contiguous with the jurisdiction established by subsection (a) of this Code section, which is designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal Regulations as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. Such county may be brought within the jurisdiction of the authority by a majority vote of the board and upon the effective date of a local law enacted by the General Assembly for such purpose.

(c) Upon acquiring jurisdiction over the territory of any county, the authority's jurisdiction over such territory shall continue until 20 years have elapsed since the later of the date such county was redesignated by the USEPA as in attainment under the Clean Air Act or such designation by the USEPA is no longer made.

(c) Upon acquiring jurisdiction over the territory of any county, the authority's jurisdiction over such territory shall continue until 20 years have elapsed since the later of the date such county was redesignated by the USEPA as in attainment under the Clean Air Act or such designation by the USEPA is no longer made.

(d)(1) Upon the lapse of the authority's jurisdiction over a geographic area pursuant to the provisions of this Code section, the authority shall have the power to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, and other instruments necessary or convenient to manage and dispose of real property and facilities owned or operated by the authority within such geographic area, and shall dispose of all such property not more than five years after the lapse of such jurisdiction, but shall retain jurisdiction for the purpose of operating and managing such property and facilities until their final disposition. (2) The provisions of this subsection shall be implemented consistent with the terms of such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements as may be necessary or required to protect federal interests in assets purchased, leased, or constructed, utilizing federal funding in whole or in part, and the authority is empowered to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements with appropriate federal agencies or other representatives or instrumentalities of the federal government from time to time as necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter and the protection of federal interests.

(d)(1) Upon the lapse of the authority's jurisdiction over a geographic area pursuant to the provisions of this Code section, the authority shall have the power to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, and other instruments necessary or convenient to manage and dispose of real property and facilities owned or operated by the authority within such geographic area, and shall dispose of all such property not more than five years after the lapse of such jurisdiction, but shall retain jurisdiction for the purpose of operating and managing such property and facilities until their final disposition.

(d)(1) Upon the lapse of the authority's jurisdiction over a geographic area pursuant to the provisions of this Code section, the authority shall have the power to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, and other instruments necessary or convenient to manage and dispose of real property and facilities owned or operated by the authority within such geographic area, and shall dispose of all such property not more than five years after the lapse of such jurisdiction, but shall retain jurisdiction for the purpose of operating and managing such property and facilities until their final disposition.

(2) The provisions of this subsection shall be implemented consistent with the terms of such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements as may be necessary or required to protect federal interests in assets purchased, leased, or constructed, utilizing federal funding in whole or in part, and the authority is empowered to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements with appropriate federal agencies or other representatives or instrumentalities of the federal government from time to time as necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter and the protection of federal interests.

(2) The provisions of this subsection shall be implemented consistent with the terms of such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements as may be necessary or required to protect federal interests in assets purchased, leased, or constructed, utilizing federal funding in whole or in part, and the authority is empowered to enter into such contracts, lease agreements, or other instruments or agreements with appropriate federal agencies or other representatives or instrumentalities of the federal government from time to time as necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter and the protection of federal interests.

(e) Except for the purpose of reviewing proposed regional transit plans and transportation improvement programs prepared by metropolitan planning organizations in accordance with requirements specifically placed upon the Governor by federal law, the jurisdiction of the authority shall not extend to the territory and facilities of any airport as defined in Code Section 6-3-20.1 and which is certified under 14 C.F.R. Part 139 . In no event shall the authority have jurisdiction to design, construct, repair, improve, expand, own, maintain, or operate any such airport or any facilities of such airport.

(e) Except for the purpose of reviewing proposed regional transit plans and transportation improvement programs prepared by metropolitan planning organizations in accordance with requirements specifically placed upon the Governor by federal law, the jurisdiction of the authority shall not extend to the territory and facilities of any airport as defined in Code Section 6-3-20.1 and which is certified under 14 C.F.R. Part 139 . In no event shall the authority have jurisdiction to design, construct, repair, improve, expand, own, maintain, or operate any such airport or any facilities of such airport.

(f) Any county within the jurisdiction of the authority which provided no transit services or was provided no transit services by a state authority on or before July 1, 2018, shall be prohibited from initiating any transit services within such county without prior approval from the voters in a county-wide referendum called for such purpose.

(f) Any county within the jurisdiction of the authority which provided no transit services or was provided no transit services by a state authority on or before July 1, 2018, shall be prohibited from initiating any transit services within such county without prior approval from the voters in a county-wide referendum called for such purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 50-29-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 29 / Section 50-29-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-29-3
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) As Georgia's state government seeks to provide improved service at a lower cost to its citizens and technology continues to play an increased role in service delivery, the pace of change for state agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions will continue to increase; (2) Programs that involve significant expenditures or major changes for large numbers of Georgia residents should each be backed by a strong business case at its launch; (3) Research has consistently shown that projects with effective change management programs are significantly more likely to be successful than projects with little or no change management programs and are significantly more likely to come in on time and on or under budget; and (4) Leading private businesses have grown and regularly utilize change management services to ensure that technological, organizational, and other changes are effectively implemented.

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) As Georgia's state government seeks to provide improved service at a lower cost to its citizens and technology continues to play an increased role in service delivery, the pace of change for state agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions will continue to increase;

(1) As Georgia's state government seeks to provide improved service at a lower cost to its citizens and technology continues to play an increased role in service delivery, the pace of change for state agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions will continue to increase;

(2) Programs that involve significant expenditures or major changes for large numbers of Georgia residents should each be backed by a strong business case at its launch;

(2) Programs that involve significant expenditures or major changes for large numbers of Georgia residents should each be backed by a strong business case at its launch;

(3) Research has consistently shown that projects with effective change management programs are significantly more likely to be successful than projects with little or no change management programs and are significantly more likely to come in on time and on or under budget; and

(3) Research has consistently shown that projects with effective change management programs are significantly more likely to be successful than projects with little or no change management programs and are significantly more likely to come in on time and on or under budget; and

(4) Leading private businesses have grown and regularly utilize change management services to ensure that technological, organizational, and other changes are effectively implemented.

(4) Leading private businesses have grown and regularly utilize change management services to ensure that technological, organizational, and other changes are effectively implemented.

(b)(1) All state agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions of the executive branch of state government shall provide a written business case for every information technology project that exceeds $1 million in value. Such business case shall include at a minimum: (A) A description of the business need for the project; (B) A budget for the project; (C) An estimate of its operational impacts; (D) A scan of available options to meet the business need; (E) An outline of the benefits of a successful implementation to the citizens of Georgia and an outline with time frames of anticipated benefits; (F) An analysis of the risks of not acting and how the proposed solutions will mitigate those risks; and (G) An assessment of business process improvement, the need for process improvement, and corresponding change management. (2) Written business cases for covered projects shall be provided to the Georgia Technology Authority at least 30 days prior to the request of any state funds or the issuance of any procurement documents for the project. The Georgia Technology Authority shall consult with the Department of Administrative Services and report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget on findings and recommendations.

(b)(1) All state agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions of the executive branch of state government shall provide a written business case for every information technology project that exceeds $1 million in value. Such business case shall include at a minimum: (A) A description of the business need for the project; (B) A budget for the project; (C) An estimate of its operational impacts; (D) A scan of available options to meet the business need; (E) An outline of the benefits of a successful implementation to the citizens of Georgia and an outline with time frames of anticipated benefits; (F) An analysis of the risks of not acting and how the proposed solutions will mitigate those risks; and (G) An assessment of business process improvement, the need for process improvement, and corresponding change management.

(b)(1) All state agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions of the executive branch of state government shall provide a written business case for every information technology project that exceeds $1 million in value. Such business case shall include at a minimum:

(A) A description of the business need for the project;

(A) A description of the business need for the project;

(B) A budget for the project;

(B) A budget for the project;

(C) An estimate of its operational impacts;

(C) An estimate of its operational impacts;

(D) A scan of available options to meet the business need;

(D) A scan of available options to meet the business need;

(E) An outline of the benefits of a successful implementation to the citizens of Georgia and an outline with time frames of anticipated benefits;

(E) An outline of the benefits of a successful implementation to the citizens of Georgia and an outline with time frames of anticipated benefits;

(F) An analysis of the risks of not acting and how the proposed solutions will mitigate those risks; and

(F) An analysis of the risks of not acting and how the proposed solutions will mitigate those risks; and

(G) An assessment of business process improvement, the need for process improvement, and corresponding change management.

(G) An assessment of business process improvement, the need for process improvement, and corresponding change management.

(2) Written business cases for covered projects shall be provided to the Georgia Technology Authority at least 30 days prior to the request of any state funds or the issuance of any procurement documents for the project. The Georgia Technology Authority shall consult with the Department of Administrative Services and report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget on findings and recommendations.

(2) Written business cases for covered projects shall be provided to the Georgia Technology Authority at least 30 days prior to the request of any state funds or the issuance of any procurement documents for the project. The Georgia Technology Authority shall consult with the Department of Administrative Services and report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget on findings and recommendations.

(c)(1) All state agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions of the executive branch of state government shall provide for a change management plan and resources necessary for plan execution for projects that exceed $1 million in value, projects that directly involve two or more state agencies, or service delivery changes in existing programs that significantly change existing business processes. (2) A change management plan and execution shall, at a minimum, incorporate: (A) A stakeholder analysis covering all impacted parties, including impacted groups, number of stakeholders impacted, type and degree of impact, and like areas and degree of resistance; (B) A change risk assessment; (C) Primary sponsors for the change program; (D) A change management program approach; and (E) A change management work plan for communication, coaching, training, sponsorship, and resistance management. (3) It is the intent of the General Assembly that agencies shall seek best practices with private or public sector experts when appropriate to develop and implement change management plans. Change management consulting may be independent of project implementation. (4) Written change management plans for covered projects shall be delivered to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and the Georgia Technology Authority.

(c)(1) All state agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions of the executive branch of state government shall provide for a change management plan and resources necessary for plan execution for projects that exceed $1 million in value, projects that directly involve two or more state agencies, or service delivery changes in existing programs that significantly change existing business processes.

(c)(1) All state agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions of the executive branch of state government shall provide for a change management plan and resources necessary for plan execution for projects that exceed $1 million in value, projects that directly involve two or more state agencies, or service delivery changes in existing programs that significantly change existing business processes.

(2) A change management plan and execution shall, at a minimum, incorporate: (A) A stakeholder analysis covering all impacted parties, including impacted groups, number of stakeholders impacted, type and degree of impact, and like areas and degree of resistance; (B) A change risk assessment; (C) Primary sponsors for the change program; (D) A change management program approach; and (E) A change management work plan for communication, coaching, training, sponsorship, and resistance management.

(2) A change management plan and execution shall, at a minimum, incorporate:

(A) A stakeholder analysis covering all impacted parties, including impacted groups, number of stakeholders impacted, type and degree of impact, and like areas and degree of resistance;

(A) A stakeholder analysis covering all impacted parties, including impacted groups, number of stakeholders impacted, type and degree of impact, and like areas and degree of resistance;

(B) A change risk assessment;

(B) A change risk assessment;

(C) Primary sponsors for the change program;

(C) Primary sponsors for the change program;

(D) A change management program approach; and

(D) A change management program approach; and

(E) A change management work plan for communication, coaching, training, sponsorship, and resistance management.

(E) A change management work plan for communication, coaching, training, sponsorship, and resistance management.

(3) It is the intent of the General Assembly that agencies shall seek best practices with private or public sector experts when appropriate to develop and implement change management plans. Change management consulting may be independent of project implementation.

(3) It is the intent of the General Assembly that agencies shall seek best practices with private or public sector experts when appropriate to develop and implement change management plans. Change management consulting may be independent of project implementation.

(4) Written change management plans for covered projects shall be delivered to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and the Georgia Technology Authority.

(4) Written change management plans for covered projects shall be delivered to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and the Georgia Technology Authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-74 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-74
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-74
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant or licensee is entitled to at least 30 days' written notice and, if requested, a hearing in the following instances: (1) After an application for an original or renewal license has been refused; (2) Before the corporation may revoke a license; or (3) Before the corporation may invoke any other sanctions provided by this article. For purposes of this paragraph, sanctions shall not include: (A) Issuance of a citation; (B) Imposition of a late fee, penalty fee, or interest penalty under subsection (k) of Code Section 50-27-71 , Code Section 50-27-80, or subsection (a) of Code Section 50-27-82 ; or (C) Sealing a machine or imposing charges related thereto under subsection (f) of Code Section 50-27-82 .

(a) An applicant or licensee is entitled to at least 30 days' written notice and, if requested, a hearing in the following instances:

(1) After an application for an original or renewal license has been refused;

(1) After an application for an original or renewal license has been refused;

(2) Before the corporation may revoke a license; or

(2) Before the corporation may revoke a license; or

(3) Before the corporation may invoke any other sanctions provided by this article. For purposes of this paragraph, sanctions shall not include: (A) Issuance of a citation; (B) Imposition of a late fee, penalty fee, or interest penalty under subsection (k) of Code Section 50-27-71 , Code Section 50-27-80, or subsection (a) of Code Section 50-27-82 ; or (C) Sealing a machine or imposing charges related thereto under subsection (f) of Code Section 50-27-82 .

(3) Before the corporation may invoke any other sanctions provided by this article. For purposes of this paragraph, sanctions shall not include:

(A) Issuance of a citation;

(A) Issuance of a citation;

(B) Imposition of a late fee, penalty fee, or interest penalty under subsection (k) of Code Section 50-27-71 , Code Section 50-27-80, or subsection (a) of Code Section 50-27-82 ; or

(B) Imposition of a late fee, penalty fee, or interest penalty under subsection (k) of Code Section 50-27-71 , Code Section 50-27-80, or subsection (a) of Code Section 50-27-82 ; or

(C) Sealing a machine or imposing charges related thereto under subsection (f) of Code Section 50-27-82 .

(C) Sealing a machine or imposing charges related thereto under subsection (f) of Code Section 50-27-82 .

(b) The written notice provided by this Code section may be served personally by the chief executive officer or an authorized representative of the corporation or sent by United States certified mail or statutory overnight delivery addressed to the applicant, licensee, or registration certificate holder at its last known address. In the event that notice cannot be effected by either of these methods after due diligence, the chief executive officer may prescribe any reasonable method of notice calculated to inform a person of average intelligence and prudence of the corporation's action, including publishing the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area in which the applicant, licensee, or registration certificate holder conducts its business activities. The written notice shall state with particularity the basis upon which the corporation is taking the proposed actions.

(b) The written notice provided by this Code section may be served personally by the chief executive officer or an authorized representative of the corporation or sent by United States certified mail or statutory overnight delivery addressed to the applicant, licensee, or registration certificate holder at its last known address. In the event that notice cannot be effected by either of these methods after due diligence, the chief executive officer may prescribe any reasonable method of notice calculated to inform a person of average intelligence and prudence of the corporation's action, including publishing the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area in which the applicant, licensee, or registration certificate holder conducts its business activities. The written notice shall state with particularity the basis upon which the corporation is taking the proposed actions.

(c) Subject to approval by the chief executive officer and corporation, the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board shall establish a procedure for hearings required by this article. Such procedure shall empower the chief executive officer with the authority to delegate or appoint any person or public agency to preside over the hearing and adjudicate the appeal, and the chief executive officer shall identify the party responsible for entering a final decision for the corporation.

(c) Subject to approval by the chief executive officer and corporation, the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board shall establish a procedure for hearings required by this article. Such procedure shall empower the chief executive officer with the authority to delegate or appoint any person or public agency to preside over the hearing and adjudicate the appeal, and the chief executive officer shall identify the party responsible for entering a final decision for the corporation.

(d) At the time that a master licensee receives notice of a potential revocation of its master license as provided in this Code section, the master licensee shall be prohibited from assigning, selling, or otherwise transferring any of its contracts with location owners or location operators to any other master licensee or other person, and such prohibition shall remain in effect unless or until a final decision, not subject to further appeal, is rendered which does not result in the revocation of the master license. After a master license is revoked by final order and no other appeals are available, any contracts between a master licensee and a location owner or location operator for the providing of bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be null and void. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent a location owner or location operator from exercising any contractual right to place machines of another master licensee in such location.

(d) At the time that a master licensee receives notice of a potential revocation of its master license as provided in this Code section, the master licensee shall be prohibited from assigning, selling, or otherwise transferring any of its contracts with location owners or location operators to any other master licensee or other person, and such prohibition shall remain in effect unless or until a final decision, not subject to further appeal, is rendered which does not result in the revocation of the master license. After a master license is revoked by final order and no other appeals are available, any contracts between a master licensee and a location owner or location operator for the providing of bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be null and void. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent a location owner or location operator from exercising any contractual right to place machines of another master licensee in such location.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-96 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-96
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-96
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ governing body ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 50-18-99 .

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ governing body ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 50-18-99 .

(b) Video recordings from law enforcement body-worn devices or devices located on or inside of law enforcement vehicles shall be retained for 180 days from the date of such recording except: (1) If such recording is part of a criminal investigation, shows a vehicular accident, shows the detainment or arrest of an individual, or shows a law enforcement officer's use of force, it shall be retained for 30 months from the date of such recording; and (2) If such recording contains evidence that is or can reasonably be anticipated to be necessary for pending litigation, it shall be retained for 30 months from the date of such recording, and if litigation is commenced during such period it shall be retained until a final adjudication of such litigation.

(b) Video recordings from law enforcement body-worn devices or devices located on or inside of law enforcement vehicles shall be retained for 180 days from the date of such recording except:

(1) If such recording is part of a criminal investigation, shows a vehicular accident, shows the detainment or arrest of an individual, or shows a law enforcement officer's use of force, it shall be retained for 30 months from the date of such recording; and

(1) If such recording is part of a criminal investigation, shows a vehicular accident, shows the detainment or arrest of an individual, or shows a law enforcement officer's use of force, it shall be retained for 30 months from the date of such recording; and

(2) If such recording contains evidence that is or can reasonably be anticipated to be necessary for pending litigation, it shall be retained for 30 months from the date of such recording, and if litigation is commenced during such period it shall be retained until a final adjudication of such litigation.

(2) If such recording contains evidence that is or can reasonably be anticipated to be necessary for pending litigation, it shall be retained for 30 months from the date of such recording, and if litigation is commenced during such period it shall be retained until a final adjudication of such litigation.

(c) The retention periods described in this Code section are de minimis.

(c) The retention periods described in this Code section are de minimis.

(d) This Code section shall not require the destruction of such video recording after the required retention period.

(d) This Code section shall not require the destruction of such video recording after the required retention period.

(e) Any video recording destroyed pursuant to the retention schedule provided in this Code section shall be deemed to have been properly destroyed, and no evidentiary presumption shall be made that such recording was harmful to the governing body or any law enforcement officer depicted in such recording.

(e) Any video recording destroyed pursuant to the retention schedule provided in this Code section shall be deemed to have been properly destroyed, and no evidentiary presumption shall be made that such recording was harmful to the governing body or any law enforcement officer depicted in such recording.

(f) A governing body or law enforcement officer shall not have a duty to redact or obscure people, objects, or information that appear in a video recording from any law enforcement body-worn device or device located on or inside of a law enforcement vehicle, nor shall such body or officer have any civil liability for such depiction.

(f) A governing body or law enforcement officer shall not have a duty to redact or obscure people, objects, or information that appear in a video recording from any law enforcement body-worn device or device located on or inside of a law enforcement vehicle, nor shall such body or officer have any civil liability for such depiction.

(g) Notwithstanding fees imposed pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter, an additional fee of $10.00 shall be imposed for the copying of video recordings from law enforcement body-worn devices or devices located on or inside of a law enforcement vehicle.

(g) Notwithstanding fees imposed pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter, an additional fee of $10.00 shall be imposed for the copying of video recordings from law enforcement body-worn devices or devices located on or inside of a law enforcement vehicle.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-63 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-63
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-63
Status: in_force

The Department of Community Affairs shall be authorized to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-79 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-79
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-79
Status: in_force

(a) The committees are authorized to expend state funds available to the committees for the discharge of their duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of paying for services of independent accountants, engineers, and consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committees in performing their duties.

(a) The committees are authorized to expend state funds available to the committees for the discharge of their duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of paying for services of independent accountants, engineers, and consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committees in performing their duties.

(b) The members of the committees shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees.

(b) The members of the committees shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees.

(c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committees shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government.

(c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committees shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-38 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-38
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-38
Status: in_force

(a) A regional commission shall keep books of account reflecting all funds received, expended, and administered by the regional commission which shall be independently audited at least once in each fiscal year during which a regional commission functions. Such audit shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. The state auditor shall promulgate policies and procedures for procurement of such audit of the financial affairs of a regional commission and shall annually review the audit procurement process to determine compliance with established policies and procedures. The regional commission shall be responsible for the costs associated with such audit. The auditor's report shall be presented to the governing body of each member within the region and to the department. Beginning July 1, 1990, the books of account shall be kept in a standard, uniform format to be determined by the state auditor and the commissioner. Each regional commission shall update its books of account on a quarterly basis and shall present the quarterly update to the commissioner. The state auditor shall conduct at least triennially a performance audit of all state funds received by each regional commission and the department shall provide funds for such audits. The state auditor shall provide copies of a performance audit of a regional commission to the chief elected official of each county and municipality within the regional commission's region.

(a) A regional commission shall keep books of account reflecting all funds received, expended, and administered by the regional commission which shall be independently audited at least once in each fiscal year during which a regional commission functions. Such audit shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. The state auditor shall promulgate policies and procedures for procurement of such audit of the financial affairs of a regional commission and shall annually review the audit procurement process to determine compliance with established policies and procedures. The regional commission shall be responsible for the costs associated with such audit. The auditor's report shall be presented to the governing body of each member within the region and to the department. Beginning July 1, 1990, the books of account shall be kept in a standard, uniform format to be determined by the state auditor and the commissioner. Each regional commission shall update its books of account on a quarterly basis and shall present the quarterly update to the commissioner. The state auditor shall conduct at least triennially a performance audit of all state funds received by each regional commission and the department shall provide funds for such audits. The state auditor shall provide copies of a performance audit of a regional commission to the chief elected official of each county and municipality within the regional commission's region.

(b) In conducting a performance audit of a regional commission, the state auditor shall be allowed access to all books, records, and documents of the regional commission and all books, records, and documents of any nonprofit corporations either created or controlled or caused to be created by the regional commission, to the extent the state auditor deems necessary.

(b) In conducting a performance audit of a regional commission, the state auditor shall be allowed access to all books, records, and documents of the regional commission and all books, records, and documents of any nonprofit corporations either created or controlled or caused to be created by the regional commission, to the extent the state auditor deems necessary.

(c)(1) Each annual audit report of a regional commission shall be completed and a copy of the report forwarded to the state auditor within 180 days after the close of the regional commission's fiscal year. In addition to the audit report, the regional commission shall forward to the state auditor, within 30 days after the audit report due date, written comments on the findings and recommendations in the report, including a plan for corrective action taken or planned and comments on the status of corrective action taken on prior findings. If corrective action is not necessary, the written comments should include a statement describing the reason it is not. (2) The state auditor shall review the audit report and written comments submitted to his or her office to ensure that they meet the requirements for audits provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section. If the state auditor finds the requirements for audits have not been complied with, the state auditor shall, within 60 days of his or her receipt of the audit or the written comments, notify the regional commission and the auditor who performed the audit and shall submit to them a list of deficiencies to be corrected. A copy of this notification shall also be sent by the state auditor to the chief elected official of each county and municipality within the regional commission's region and to each member of the General Assembly whose senatorial or representative district includes any part of the regional commission's region. (3) If the state auditor has not received any required audit or written comments by the date specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the state auditor shall within 30 days of such date notify the regional commission that the audit has not been received as required by law. A copy of this notification shall also be sent by the state auditor to the chief elected official of each county and municipality within the regional commission's region and to each member of the General Assembly whose senatorial or representative district includes any part of the regional commission's region. (4) The state auditor, for good cause shown by those regional commissions in which an audit is in the process of being conducted or will promptly be conducted, may waive the requirement for completion of the audit within 180 days. Such waiver shall be for an additional period of not more than 180 days and no such waiver shall be granted for more than two successive years to the same regional commission.

(c)(1) Each annual audit report of a regional commission shall be completed and a copy of the report forwarded to the state auditor within 180 days after the close of the regional commission's fiscal year. In addition to the audit report, the regional commission shall forward to the state auditor, within 30 days after the audit report due date, written comments on the findings and recommendations in the report, including a plan for corrective action taken or planned and comments on the status of corrective action taken on prior findings. If corrective action is not necessary, the written comments should include a statement describing the reason it is not.

(c)(1) Each annual audit report of a regional commission shall be completed and a copy of the report forwarded to the state auditor within 180 days after the close of the regional commission's fiscal year. In addition to the audit report, the regional commission shall forward to the state auditor, within 30 days after the audit report due date, written comments on the findings and recommendations in the report, including a plan for corrective action taken or planned and comments on the status of corrective action taken on prior findings. If corrective action is not necessary, the written comments should include a statement describing the reason it is not.

(2) The state auditor shall review the audit report and written comments submitted to his or her office to ensure that they meet the requirements for audits provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section. If the state auditor finds the requirements for audits have not been complied with, the state auditor shall, within 60 days of his or her receipt of the audit or the written comments, notify the regional commission and the auditor who performed the audit and shall submit to them a list of deficiencies to be corrected. A copy of this notification shall also be sent by the state auditor to the chief elected official of each county and municipality within the regional commission's region and to each member of the General Assembly whose senatorial or representative district includes any part of the regional commission's region.

(2) The state auditor shall review the audit report and written comments submitted to his or her office to ensure that they meet the requirements for audits provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section. If the state auditor finds the requirements for audits have not been complied with, the state auditor shall, within 60 days of his or her receipt of the audit or the written comments, notify the regional commission and the auditor who performed the audit and shall submit to them a list of deficiencies to be corrected. A copy of this notification shall also be sent by the state auditor to the chief elected official of each county and municipality within the regional commission's region and to each member of the General Assembly whose senatorial or representative district includes any part of the regional commission's region.

(3) If the state auditor has not received any required audit or written comments by the date specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the state auditor shall within 30 days of such date notify the regional commission that the audit has not been received as required by law. A copy of this notification shall also be sent by the state auditor to the chief elected official of each county and municipality within the regional commission's region and to each member of the General Assembly whose senatorial or representative district includes any part of the regional commission's region.

(3) If the state auditor has not received any required audit or written comments by the date specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the state auditor shall within 30 days of such date notify the regional commission that the audit has not been received as required by law. A copy of this notification shall also be sent by the state auditor to the chief elected official of each county and municipality within the regional commission's region and to each member of the General Assembly whose senatorial or representative district includes any part of the regional commission's region.

(4) The state auditor, for good cause shown by those regional commissions in which an audit is in the process of being conducted or will promptly be conducted, may waive the requirement for completion of the audit within 180 days. Such waiver shall be for an additional period of not more than 180 days and no such waiver shall be granted for more than two successive years to the same regional commission.

(4) The state auditor, for good cause shown by those regional commissions in which an audit is in the process of being conducted or will promptly be conducted, may waive the requirement for completion of the audit within 180 days. Such waiver shall be for an additional period of not more than 180 days and no such waiver shall be granted for more than two successive years to the same regional commission.

(d) A copy of the report and of any comments made by the state auditor pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be maintained as a public record for public inspection during the regular working hours at the principal office of the regional commission.

(d) A copy of the report and of any comments made by the state auditor pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be maintained as a public record for public inspection during the regular working hours at the principal office of the regional commission.

(e) Upon a failure, refusal, or neglect to have an annual audit made or a failure to file a copy of the annual audit report with the state auditor or a failure to correct auditing deficiencies noted by the state auditor, the state auditor shall cause a prominent notice to be published in the legal organ of and any other newspapers of general circulation within each county and municipality within the regional commission's region. Such notice shall be a prominently displayed advertisement or news article and shall not be placed in that section of the newspaper where legal notices appear. Such notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks and shall state that the regional commission has failed or refused to file an audit report or to correct auditing deficiencies, as the case may be, for the fiscal year or years in question. Such notice shall further state that such failure or refusal is in violation of state law.

(e) Upon a failure, refusal, or neglect to have an annual audit made or a failure to file a copy of the annual audit report with the state auditor or a failure to correct auditing deficiencies noted by the state auditor, the state auditor shall cause a prominent notice to be published in the legal organ of and any other newspapers of general circulation within each county and municipality within the regional commission's region. Such notice shall be a prominently displayed advertisement or news article and shall not be placed in that section of the newspaper where legal notices appear. Such notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks and shall state that the regional commission has failed or refused to file an audit report or to correct auditing deficiencies, as the case may be, for the fiscal year or years in question. Such notice shall further state that such failure or refusal is in violation of state law.

(f) The state auditor may waive the requirement of correction of auditing deficiencies for a period of one year from the required audit filing date, provided that evidence is presented that substantial progress is being made toward removing the cause of the need for the waiver. No such waiver for the same set of deficiencies shall be granted for more than two successive years to the same regional commission.

(f) The state auditor may waive the requirement of correction of auditing deficiencies for a period of one year from the required audit filing date, provided that evidence is presented that substantial progress is being made toward removing the cause of the need for the waiver. No such waiver for the same set of deficiencies shall be granted for more than two successive years to the same regional commission.

(g) Any other provision of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require public disclosure of or access to any documents or information relating to loans made by or assigned to the United States Small Business Administration which are exempt from disclosure based upon the federal Privacy Act of 1974, the federal Freedom of Information Act, or the Code of Federal Regulations.

(g) Any other provision of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require public disclosure of or access to any documents or information relating to loans made by or assigned to the United States Small Business Administration which are exempt from disclosure based upon the federal Privacy Act of 1974, the federal Freedom of Information Act, or the Code of Federal Regulations.

(h) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the state auditor shall not be authorized or required to conduct financial or performance audits of any records or documents relating to loans made by or assigned to the United States Business Administration or any other entity or agency of the United States government if said agency's administrator certifies in writing to the state auditor that said records or documents may not be disclosed to state auditors under applicable federal regulations.

(h) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the state auditor shall not be authorized or required to conduct financial or performance audits of any records or documents relating to loans made by or assigned to the United States Business Administration or any other entity or agency of the United States government if said agency's administrator certifies in writing to the state auditor that said records or documents may not be disclosed to state auditors under applicable federal regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-30 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-30
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-30
Status: in_force

The local governments of the State of Georgia are of vital importance to the state and its citizens. The state has an essential public interest in promoting, developing, sustaining, and assisting local governments. The natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state are also of vital importance to the state and its citizens. The state has an essential public interest in establishing minimum standards for land use in order to protect and preserve its natural resources, environment, and vital areas. Coordinated and comprehensive planning by local governments, under direction from the state, is necessary in order to serve these essential public interests of the state. The purpose of this article is to provide for regional commissions to develop, promote, and assist in establishing coordinated and comprehensive land use, environmental, transportation, and historic preservation planning in the state, to assist local governments to participate in an orderly process for coordinated and comprehensive planning, to assist local governments to prepare and implement comprehensive plans which will develop and promote the essential public interests of the state and its citizens and advance positive governmental relations among the state, regional, and local levels, and to prepare and implement comprehensive regional plans which will develop and promote the essential public interests of the state and its citizens. This article shall be construed liberally to achieve its purpose. This article is enacted pursuant to the authority granted the General Assembly in the Constitution of the State of Georgia, including, but not limited to, the authority provided in Article III, Section VI, Paragraphs I and II(a)(1) and Article IX, Section II, Paragraphs III and IV.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-17 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-17
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-17
Status: in_force

(a) Statement of policy and short title . The General Assembly finds that it is in the state's interest to present a cohesive and vibrant message for the promotion of tourism in Georgia. This Code section, therefore, shall be known and may be cited as the “ New Georgia Foundation for Tourism Act. ”

(a) Statement of policy and short title . The General Assembly finds that it is in the state's interest to present a cohesive and vibrant message for the promotion of tourism in Georgia. This Code section, therefore, shall be known and may be cited as the “ New Georgia Foundation for Tourism Act. ”

(b) Definitions . As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Agency ” means any officer, board, department, agency, commission, bureau, authority, public corporation, instrumentality, or other entity of state government when engaged in an activity conducive to marketing which promotes tourism. (2) “ Coordinate ” and “ coordination ” include issuing rules, policies, standards, definitions, specifications, coordination, and other guidance and direction. (3) “ Department ” means the Department of Economic Development. (4) “ Implement ” and “ implementation ” include planning, writing, drafting, designing, study, and market analysis; solicitation and acceptance of gifts, contributions, and cooperation; contracting, procurement, retention of consultants, outsourcing, similar activities, and other activities within the ordinary meaning of the term in this context. (5) “ Market ” and “ marketing ” include promotion, advertising, signage, public relations, press relations, branding, and use of a “ look ”; creation, use, and licensing of trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property; discounts; and other activities of similar nature or within the term as it is commonly understood.

(b) Definitions . As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “ Agency ” means any officer, board, department, agency, commission, bureau, authority, public corporation, instrumentality, or other entity of state government when engaged in an activity conducive to marketing which promotes tourism.

(1) “ Agency ” means any officer, board, department, agency, commission, bureau, authority, public corporation, instrumentality, or other entity of state government when engaged in an activity conducive to marketing which promotes tourism.

(2) “ Coordinate ” and “ coordination ” include issuing rules, policies, standards, definitions, specifications, coordination, and other guidance and direction.

(2) “ Coordinate ” and “ coordination ” include issuing rules, policies, standards, definitions, specifications, coordination, and other guidance and direction.

(3) “ Department ” means the Department of Economic Development.

(3) “ Department ” means the Department of Economic Development.

(4) “ Implement ” and “ implementation ” include planning, writing, drafting, designing, study, and market analysis; solicitation and acceptance of gifts, contributions, and cooperation; contracting, procurement, retention of consultants, outsourcing, similar activities, and other activities within the ordinary meaning of the term in this context.

(4) “ Implement ” and “ implementation ” include planning, writing, drafting, designing, study, and market analysis; solicitation and acceptance of gifts, contributions, and cooperation; contracting, procurement, retention of consultants, outsourcing, similar activities, and other activities within the ordinary meaning of the term in this context.

(5) “ Market ” and “ marketing ” include promotion, advertising, signage, public relations, press relations, branding, and use of a “ look ”; creation, use, and licensing of trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property; discounts; and other activities of similar nature or within the term as it is commonly understood.

(5) “ Market ” and “ marketing ” include promotion, advertising, signage, public relations, press relations, branding, and use of a “ look ”; creation, use, and licensing of trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property; discounts; and other activities of similar nature or within the term as it is commonly understood.

(c) Establishment of State-wide Tourism Marketing Program . (1) Generally. For promotion of tourism in Georgia, the department may establish, implement, and provide for implementing a State-wide Tourism Marketing Program, with common and consistent features for implementation by the department and agencies. Within the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program, the department may establish or authorize various themes and component programs, but such themes and component programs must have common and consistent features with the State-wide Tourism Market Program. (2) Emphases. As important and substantial components of the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program, the department will place particular emphasis on branding and on the state's great heritage and culture. (3) Sharing of powers. In marketing and implementation of marketing for tourism, the department may exercise its powers under paragraphs (9) and (11) of Code Section 50-7-8 and may authorize and delegate to agencies all or parts of such powers for their own implementation.

(c) Establishment of State-wide Tourism Marketing Program .

(1) Generally. For promotion of tourism in Georgia, the department may establish, implement, and provide for implementing a State-wide Tourism Marketing Program, with common and consistent features for implementation by the department and agencies. Within the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program, the department may establish or authorize various themes and component programs, but such themes and component programs must have common and consistent features with the State-wide Tourism Market Program.

(1) Generally. For promotion of tourism in Georgia, the department may establish, implement, and provide for implementing a State-wide Tourism Marketing Program, with common and consistent features for implementation by the department and agencies. Within the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program, the department may establish or authorize various themes and component programs, but such themes and component programs must have common and consistent features with the State-wide Tourism Market Program.

(2) Emphases. As important and substantial components of the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program, the department will place particular emphasis on branding and on the state's great heritage and culture.

(2) Emphases. As important and substantial components of the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program, the department will place particular emphasis on branding and on the state's great heritage and culture.

(3) Sharing of powers. In marketing and implementation of marketing for tourism, the department may exercise its powers under paragraphs (9) and (11) of Code Section 50-7-8 and may authorize and delegate to agencies all or parts of such powers for their own implementation.

(3) Sharing of powers. In marketing and implementation of marketing for tourism, the department may exercise its powers under paragraphs (9) and (11) of Code Section 50-7-8 and may authorize and delegate to agencies all or parts of such powers for their own implementation.

(d) Coordination . (1) Generally. The department will implement the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program and will also coordinate its implementation by individual agencies. (2) Delegation and agency retention. The department may delegate marketing implementation activities to agencies in promotion of tourism and may allow agencies to retain marketing and implementation activities in the course of its coordination. The department will coordinate agencies such that they retain a measure of independence and freedom of action in marketing their own specific activities and functions, consistently with the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program. (3) Cooperation. In addition to the specific administrative instructions of this Code section, the department, the Georgia Technology Authority, the Department of Administrative Services, and agencies and other departments and state authorities will assist and cooperate with one another for the purposes of this Code section. (4) Budget. The department may establish an annual budget covering all the costs of establishing and implementing the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program and determine an equitable basis for prorating all or part of the annual costs among the agencies, subject to approval by the Governor. Upon approval, the Governor may direct that the necessary pro rata share of the agencies assessed be made available for expenditure by the department in the same manner as appropriated funds. (5) Exclusion from APA. Coordination of marketing and implementation of marketing for promotion of tourism will not be subject to the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50. (6) Agency publications. Without limitation, the department may determine when the publication of official reports and similar documents, and the production of similar material in other media (such as film, video, sound, and other electronic forms) are deemed conducive to promoting tourism. Agencies will then publish or produce such material and information using themes, a “look,” and other marketing elements promulgated by the department for the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program.

(d) Coordination .

(1) Generally. The department will implement the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program and will also coordinate its implementation by individual agencies.

(1) Generally. The department will implement the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program and will also coordinate its implementation by individual agencies.

(2) Delegation and agency retention. The department may delegate marketing implementation activities to agencies in promotion of tourism and may allow agencies to retain marketing and implementation activities in the course of its coordination. The department will coordinate agencies such that they retain a measure of independence and freedom of action in marketing their own specific activities and functions, consistently with the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program.

(2) Delegation and agency retention. The department may delegate marketing implementation activities to agencies in promotion of tourism and may allow agencies to retain marketing and implementation activities in the course of its coordination. The department will coordinate agencies such that they retain a measure of independence and freedom of action in marketing their own specific activities and functions, consistently with the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program.

(3) Cooperation. In addition to the specific administrative instructions of this Code section, the department, the Georgia Technology Authority, the Department of Administrative Services, and agencies and other departments and state authorities will assist and cooperate with one another for the purposes of this Code section.

(3) Cooperation. In addition to the specific administrative instructions of this Code section, the department, the Georgia Technology Authority, the Department of Administrative Services, and agencies and other departments and state authorities will assist and cooperate with one another for the purposes of this Code section.

(4) Budget. The department may establish an annual budget covering all the costs of establishing and implementing the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program and determine an equitable basis for prorating all or part of the annual costs among the agencies, subject to approval by the Governor. Upon approval, the Governor may direct that the necessary pro rata share of the agencies assessed be made available for expenditure by the department in the same manner as appropriated funds.

(4) Budget. The department may establish an annual budget covering all the costs of establishing and implementing the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program and determine an equitable basis for prorating all or part of the annual costs among the agencies, subject to approval by the Governor. Upon approval, the Governor may direct that the necessary pro rata share of the agencies assessed be made available for expenditure by the department in the same manner as appropriated funds.

(5) Exclusion from APA. Coordination of marketing and implementation of marketing for promotion of tourism will not be subject to the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50.

(5) Exclusion from APA. Coordination of marketing and implementation of marketing for promotion of tourism will not be subject to the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50.

(6) Agency publications. Without limitation, the department may determine when the publication of official reports and similar documents, and the production of similar material in other media (such as film, video, sound, and other electronic forms) are deemed conducive to promoting tourism. Agencies will then publish or produce such material and information using themes, a “look,” and other marketing elements promulgated by the department for the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program.

(6) Agency publications. Without limitation, the department may determine when the publication of official reports and similar documents, and the production of similar material in other media (such as film, video, sound, and other electronic forms) are deemed conducive to promoting tourism. Agencies will then publish or produce such material and information using themes, a “look,” and other marketing elements promulgated by the department for the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program.

(e) Georgia Tourism Foundation . (1) Establishment. There is hereby established the Georgia Tourism Foundation, existing as a public corporation and instrumentality of the state, exclusively limited to the following charitable and public purposes and powers: (A) To solicit and accept contributions of money and in-kind contributions of services and property for the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program; (B) To make and disburse contributions to the department for such purposes; (C) To seek recognition of tax exempt status by the United States Internal Revenue Service and to seek confirmation concerning the deductibility of contributions; (D) To formulate recommendations for the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program; (E) Subject to approval of the Governor, to create subsidiaries with like character and powers but with limited missions keyed to particular component programs and activities of the department's State-wide Tourism Marketing Program; and (F) To provide for additional officers and governance through bylaws which are consistent with the goals of lessening the government burden in promoting tourism, establishing and maintaining tax exempt status, and soliciting deductible contributions. (2) Members. The governance of the Georgia Tourism Foundation shall be in members, consisting of not less than nine nor more than 20 members, appointed by the Governor. Members shall always include at least three members of the Board of Economic Development, together with such other members as appointed by the Governor. Service by a member of the Board of Economic Development as a member of the Georgia Tourism Foundation shall not constitute a conflict of interest. A member of the Georgia Tourism Foundation who is a member of the Board of Economic Development shall serve as the chairperson of the Georgia Tourism Foundation and shall be elected by the members of the Georgia Tourism Foundation. In no event shall members of the Board of Economic Development comprise more than one-third of the members of the Georgia Tourism Foundation. The Georgia Tourism Foundation shall be authorized to fix the precise number of members, within the minimum and maximum numbers, by resolution adopted from time to time at a meeting of the Georgia Tourism Foundation by a majority of all the members of the Georgia Tourism Foundation. No member shall be individually liable for the acts or omissions to act by the foundation. (3) Administration. The Georgia Tourism Foundation shall be attached to the department for administrative purposes. The Attorney General shall be the attorney for the foundation. The department may solicit and accept contributions from the foundation and authorize agencies to do so. The department may cooperate and contract with the foundation for their mutual benefit and authorize agencies to do so. Upon any dissolution of the foundation, its assets will devolve in trust to the department or its successor for use only for marketing to promote tourism for Georgia. (4) Public purpose. The creation of the Georgia Tourism Foundation and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and constitute a public and charitable purpose. Further, the foundation will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this Code section. Accordingly, the foundation shall not be subject to taxation or assessment in any manner, including without limitation taxation or assessment upon any transaction, income, money, or other property or activity. The exemptions granted in this Code section shall not be extended to any private person or entity.

(e) Georgia Tourism Foundation .

(1) Establishment. There is hereby established the Georgia Tourism Foundation, existing as a public corporation and instrumentality of the state, exclusively limited to the following charitable and public purposes and powers: (A) To solicit and accept contributions of money and in-kind contributions of services and property for the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program; (B) To make and disburse contributions to the department for such purposes; (C) To seek recognition of tax exempt status by the United States Internal Revenue Service and to seek confirmation concerning the deductibility of contributions; (D) To formulate recommendations for the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program; (E) Subject to approval of the Governor, to create subsidiaries with like character and powers but with limited missions keyed to particular component programs and activities of the department's State-wide Tourism Marketing Program; and (F) To provide for additional officers and governance through bylaws which are consistent with the goals of lessening the government burden in promoting tourism, establishing and maintaining tax exempt status, and soliciting deductible contributions.

(1) Establishment. There is hereby established the Georgia Tourism Foundation, existing as a public corporation and instrumentality of the state, exclusively limited to the following charitable and public purposes and powers:

(A) To solicit and accept contributions of money and in-kind contributions of services and property for the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program;

(A) To solicit and accept contributions of money and in-kind contributions of services and property for the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program;

(B) To make and disburse contributions to the department for such purposes;

(B) To make and disburse contributions to the department for such purposes;

(C) To seek recognition of tax exempt status by the United States Internal Revenue Service and to seek confirmation concerning the deductibility of contributions;

(C) To seek recognition of tax exempt status by the United States Internal Revenue Service and to seek confirmation concerning the deductibility of contributions;

(D) To formulate recommendations for the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program;

(D) To formulate recommendations for the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program;

(E) Subject to approval of the Governor, to create subsidiaries with like character and powers but with limited missions keyed to particular component programs and activities of the department's State-wide Tourism Marketing Program; and

(E) Subject to approval of the Governor, to create subsidiaries with like character and powers but with limited missions keyed to particular component programs and activities of the department's State-wide Tourism Marketing Program; and

(F) To provide for additional officers and governance through bylaws which are consistent with the goals of lessening the government burden in promoting tourism, establishing and maintaining tax exempt status, and soliciting deductible contributions.

(F) To provide for additional officers and governance through bylaws which are consistent with the goals of lessening the government burden in promoting tourism, establishing and maintaining tax exempt status, and soliciting deductible contributions.

(2) Members. The governance of the Georgia Tourism Foundation shall be in members, consisting of not less than nine nor more than 20 members, appointed by the Governor. Members shall always include at least three members of the Board of Economic Development, together with such other members as appointed by the Governor. Service by a member of the Board of Economic Development as a member of the Georgia Tourism Foundation shall not constitute a conflict of interest. A member of the Georgia Tourism Foundation who is a member of the Board of Economic Development shall serve as the chairperson of the Georgia Tourism Foundation and shall be elected by the members of the Georgia Tourism Foundation. In no event shall members of the Board of Economic Development comprise more than one-third of the members of the Georgia Tourism Foundation. The Georgia Tourism Foundation shall be authorized to fix the precise number of members, within the minimum and maximum numbers, by resolution adopted from time to time at a meeting of the Georgia Tourism Foundation by a majority of all the members of the Georgia Tourism Foundation. No member shall be individually liable for the acts or omissions to act by the foundation.

(2) Members. The governance of the Georgia Tourism Foundation shall be in members, consisting of not less than nine nor more than 20 members, appointed by the Governor. Members shall always include at least three members of the Board of Economic Development, together with such other members as appointed by the Governor. Service by a member of the Board of Economic Development as a member of the Georgia Tourism Foundation shall not constitute a conflict of interest. A member of the Georgia Tourism Foundation who is a member of the Board of Economic Development shall serve as the chairperson of the Georgia Tourism Foundation and shall be elected by the members of the Georgia Tourism Foundation. In no event shall members of the Board of Economic Development comprise more than one-third of the members of the Georgia Tourism Foundation. The Georgia Tourism Foundation shall be authorized to fix the precise number of members, within the minimum and maximum numbers, by resolution adopted from time to time at a meeting of the Georgia Tourism Foundation by a majority of all the members of the Georgia Tourism Foundation. No member shall be individually liable for the acts or omissions to act by the foundation.

(3) Administration. The Georgia Tourism Foundation shall be attached to the department for administrative purposes. The Attorney General shall be the attorney for the foundation. The department may solicit and accept contributions from the foundation and authorize agencies to do so. The department may cooperate and contract with the foundation for their mutual benefit and authorize agencies to do so. Upon any dissolution of the foundation, its assets will devolve in trust to the department or its successor for use only for marketing to promote tourism for Georgia.

(3) Administration. The Georgia Tourism Foundation shall be attached to the department for administrative purposes. The Attorney General shall be the attorney for the foundation. The department may solicit and accept contributions from the foundation and authorize agencies to do so. The department may cooperate and contract with the foundation for their mutual benefit and authorize agencies to do so. Upon any dissolution of the foundation, its assets will devolve in trust to the department or its successor for use only for marketing to promote tourism for Georgia.

(4) Public purpose. The creation of the Georgia Tourism Foundation and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and constitute a public and charitable purpose. Further, the foundation will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this Code section. Accordingly, the foundation shall not be subject to taxation or assessment in any manner, including without limitation taxation or assessment upon any transaction, income, money, or other property or activity. The exemptions granted in this Code section shall not be extended to any private person or entity.

(4) Public purpose. The creation of the Georgia Tourism Foundation and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and constitute a public and charitable purpose. Further, the foundation will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this Code section. Accordingly, the foundation shall not be subject to taxation or assessment in any manner, including without limitation taxation or assessment upon any transaction, income, money, or other property or activity. The exemptions granted in this Code section shall not be extended to any private person or entity.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-51 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-51
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-51
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall meet at least once every 90 days. The records and proceedings of the board shall be available for inspection by each member of the General Assembly. At the end of each quarter, the board shall furnish to the chairmen of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, the chairman of the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, and the chairman of the House Banks and Banking Committee a list of all state time deposits, indicating the amount in each depository, the rates of interests contracted on such deposits, and the physical location of the depository.

(a) The board shall meet at least once every 90 days. The records and proceedings of the board shall be available for inspection by each member of the General Assembly. At the end of each quarter, the board shall furnish to the chairmen of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, the chairman of the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, and the chairman of the House Banks and Banking Committee a list of all state time deposits, indicating the amount in each depository, the rates of interests contracted on such deposits, and the physical location of the depository.

(b) Compatible with the desirability of placing all state funds on deposit among state depositories and the necessity to maximize the protection of state funds on deposit, the policy to be followed by the board shall be that there will accrue to the state an advantageous yield of interest on its funds in excess of those required for current operating expenses, in accordance with sound business management practices.

(b) Compatible with the desirability of placing all state funds on deposit among state depositories and the necessity to maximize the protection of state funds on deposit, the policy to be followed by the board shall be that there will accrue to the state an advantageous yield of interest on its funds in excess of those required for current operating expenses, in accordance with sound business management practices.

(c) The board shall prescribe cash management policies and procedures and state agencies shall employ the cash management policies and procedures prescribed by the board. Cash management policies and procedures prescribed by the board shall be designed to maximize the efficient and effective utilization of the state's cash resources for the state as a whole. The board may require state agencies to submit reports and plans on such forms and at such times as the board may prescribe to determine whether an agency is in compliance with the cash management policies and procedures prescribed by the board. The state treasurer shall serve as cash management officer for the state on behalf of the board.

(c) The board shall prescribe cash management policies and procedures and state agencies shall employ the cash management policies and procedures prescribed by the board. Cash management policies and procedures prescribed by the board shall be designed to maximize the efficient and effective utilization of the state's cash resources for the state as a whole. The board may require state agencies to submit reports and plans on such forms and at such times as the board may prescribe to determine whether an agency is in compliance with the cash management policies and procedures prescribed by the board. The state treasurer shall serve as cash management officer for the state on behalf of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-81 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-81
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-81
Status: in_force

(a) The chief executive officer shall provide for the proper administration of this article and is authorized to act on behalf of the corporation for such purpose. The chief executive officer may initiate investigations, hearings, and take other necessary measures to ensure compliance with the provisions of this article or to determine whether violations exist. If the chief executive officer finds evidence of any criminal violations, he or she shall notify the appropriate prosecuting attorney in the county in which such violation occurred.

(a) The chief executive officer shall provide for the proper administration of this article and is authorized to act on behalf of the corporation for such purpose. The chief executive officer may initiate investigations, hearings, and take other necessary measures to ensure compliance with the provisions of this article or to determine whether violations exist. If the chief executive officer finds evidence of any criminal violations, he or she shall notify the appropriate prosecuting attorney in the county in which such violation occurred.

(b) The chief executive officer is authorized to provide for the enforcement of this article and the board shall provide for collection of the revenues under this article by rule and regulation.

(b) The chief executive officer is authorized to provide for the enforcement of this article and the board shall provide for collection of the revenues under this article by rule and regulation.

(c) The chief executive officer may delegate to an authorized representative any authority given to the chief executive officer by this article, including the conduct of investigations, imposing of fees and fines, and the holding of hearings.

(c) The chief executive officer may delegate to an authorized representative any authority given to the chief executive officer by this article, including the conduct of investigations, imposing of fees and fines, and the holding of hearings.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-12 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-12
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-12
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation shall establish and maintain a personnel program for its employees and fix the compensation and terms of compensation of its employees, including, but not limited to, production incentive payments; provided, however, that production incentive payments, bonuses, or any other consideration in addition to an employee's base compensation shall not exceed 25 percent of such employee's base compensation. In total, bonuses shall not exceed 1 percent of the net increase over the prior year's deposit into the Lottery for Education Account. No bonuses may be awarded in years in which there is not a net increase over the prior year's deposit into the Lottery for Education Account.

(a) The corporation shall establish and maintain a personnel program for its employees and fix the compensation and terms of compensation of its employees, including, but not limited to, production incentive payments; provided, however, that production incentive payments, bonuses, or any other consideration in addition to an employee's base compensation shall not exceed 25 percent of such employee's base compensation. In total, bonuses shall not exceed 1 percent of the net increase over the prior year's deposit into the Lottery for Education Account. No bonuses may be awarded in years in which there is not a net increase over the prior year's deposit into the Lottery for Education Account.

(b) No employee of the corporation shall have a financial interest in any vendor doing business or proposing to do business with the corporation.

(b) No employee of the corporation shall have a financial interest in any vendor doing business or proposing to do business with the corporation.

(c) No employee of the corporation with decision-making authority shall participate in any decision involving a retailer with whom the employee has a financial interest.

(c) No employee of the corporation with decision-making authority shall participate in any decision involving a retailer with whom the employee has a financial interest.

(d) No employee of the corporation who leaves the employment of the corporation may represent any vendor or lottery retailer before the corporation for a period of two years following termination of employment with the corporation.

(d) No employee of the corporation who leaves the employment of the corporation may represent any vendor or lottery retailer before the corporation for a period of two years following termination of employment with the corporation.

(e) Background investigation shall be conducted on each applicant who has reached the final selection process prior to employment by the corporation at the level of division director and above and at any level within any division of security and as otherwise required by the board. The corporation shall be authorized to pay for the actual cost of such investigations and may contract with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the performance of such investigations. The results of such a background investigation shall not be considered a record open to the public pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of this title.

(e) Background investigation shall be conducted on each applicant who has reached the final selection process prior to employment by the corporation at the level of division director and above and at any level within any division of security and as otherwise required by the board. The corporation shall be authorized to pay for the actual cost of such investigations and may contract with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the performance of such investigations. The results of such a background investigation shall not be considered a record open to the public pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of this title.

(f) No person who has been convicted of a felony or bookmaking or other forms of illegal gambling or of a crime involving moral turpitude shall be employed by the corporation.

(f) No person who has been convicted of a felony or bookmaking or other forms of illegal gambling or of a crime involving moral turpitude shall be employed by the corporation.

(g) The corporation shall bond corporation employees with access to corporation funds or lottery revenue in such an amount as provided by the board and may bond other employees as deemed necessary.

(g) The corporation shall bond corporation employees with access to corporation funds or lottery revenue in such an amount as provided by the board and may bond other employees as deemed necessary.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-80 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-80
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-80
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ person ” includes natural persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, or associations.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ person ” includes natural persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, or associations.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain for his or her own personal benefit, or for the benefit of any other person, any goods, services or other things of value, through any resource or method established pursuant to this article, including, but not limited to, purchase orders, government contracts, credit cards, charge cards, or debit cards.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain for his or her own personal benefit, or for the benefit of any other person, any goods, services or other things of value, through any resource or method established pursuant to this article, including, but not limited to, purchase orders, government contracts, credit cards, charge cards, or debit cards.

(c)(1) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section by obtaining any goods, services, or other things of value in the aggregate value of less than $500.00 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature which shall be punishable by not more than 12 months' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $5,000.00. In addition to the foregoing criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution to the state equal to the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each unlawful purchase was made. (2) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section by obtaining any goods, services, or other things of value in the aggregate value of $500.00 or more shall be guilty of a felony which shall be punishable by not less than one nor more than 20 years' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $50,000.00 or triple the amount of such unlawful purchases, whichever is greater. In addition to the foregoing criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution equal to the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each such unlawful purchase was made.

(c)(1) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section by obtaining any goods, services, or other things of value in the aggregate value of less than $500.00 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature which shall be punishable by not more than 12 months' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $5,000.00. In addition to the foregoing criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution to the state equal to the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each unlawful purchase was made.

(c)(1) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section by obtaining any goods, services, or other things of value in the aggregate value of less than $500.00 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature which shall be punishable by not more than 12 months' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $5,000.00. In addition to the foregoing criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution to the state equal to the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each unlawful purchase was made.

(2) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section by obtaining any goods, services, or other things of value in the aggregate value of $500.00 or more shall be guilty of a felony which shall be punishable by not less than one nor more than 20 years' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $50,000.00 or triple the amount of such unlawful purchases, whichever is greater. In addition to the foregoing criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution equal to the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each such unlawful purchase was made.

(2) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section by obtaining any goods, services, or other things of value in the aggregate value of $500.00 or more shall be guilty of a felony which shall be punishable by not less than one nor more than 20 years' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $50,000.00 or triple the amount of such unlawful purchases, whichever is greater. In addition to the foregoing criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution equal to the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each such unlawful purchase was made.

(d)(1) Any person who knowingly assists another person in violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature which shall be punishable by not more than 12 months' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $5,000.00 if the unlawfully purchased goods, services, or other things of value are valued in the aggregate of less than $500.00. In addition to such criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution equal to the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each unlawful purchase was made. (2) Any person who knowingly assists another person in violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony which shall be punishable by not less than one nor more than 20 years' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $50,000.00 or triple the amount of the unlawful purchases, whichever is greater, if the goods, services, or other things of value are in the aggregate value of $500.00 or more. In addition to such criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution for the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each unlawful purchase was made.

(d)(1) Any person who knowingly assists another person in violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature which shall be punishable by not more than 12 months' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $5,000.00 if the unlawfully purchased goods, services, or other things of value are valued in the aggregate of less than $500.00. In addition to such criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution equal to the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each unlawful purchase was made.

(d)(1) Any person who knowingly assists another person in violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature which shall be punishable by not more than 12 months' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $5,000.00 if the unlawfully purchased goods, services, or other things of value are valued in the aggregate of less than $500.00. In addition to such criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution equal to the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each unlawful purchase was made.

(2) Any person who knowingly assists another person in violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony which shall be punishable by not less than one nor more than 20 years' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $50,000.00 or triple the amount of the unlawful purchases, whichever is greater, if the goods, services, or other things of value are in the aggregate value of $500.00 or more. In addition to such criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution for the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each unlawful purchase was made.

(2) Any person who knowingly assists another person in violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony which shall be punishable by not less than one nor more than 20 years' imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $50,000.00 or triple the amount of the unlawful purchases, whichever is greater, if the goods, services, or other things of value are in the aggregate value of $500.00 or more. In addition to such criminal penalties, any such person shall also be subject to immediate termination of state employment and shall owe restitution for the amount of such unlawful purchases, plus interest to be assessed at a rate of 12 percent per annum to be calculated from the date each unlawful purchase was made.

(e) This Code section shall not apply to any official employee purchase program for technology resources facilitated by and through the Georgia Technology Authority for state employees and public school employees of county or independent boards of education.

(e) This Code section shall not apply to any official employee purchase program for technology resources facilitated by and through the Georgia Technology Authority for state employees and public school employees of county or independent boards of education.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-58 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-58
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-58
Status: in_force

Depositories, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, by their proper officers, shall execute bonds, with good and sufficient securities, to be fixed and approved by the Governor. The bonds shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of all such duties as shall be required of them by law and for a faithful accounting for the money or effects that may come into their hands during their continuance in office. The bonds shall be filed and recorded in the Governor's office and copies thereof, certified by one of the Governor's secretaries under the seal of the executive department, shall be received in evidence in lieu of the original in any of the courts; and the bonds shall have the same binding force and effect as public officers' bonds and, in case of default, shall be enforced in like manner. In determining the amount of the bond to be given by a depository under this Code section, the Governor shall fix the same as to make it not less than the amount of money to be entrusted to the depository; and in no case shall a larger amount of money be deposited in any depository than the amount of the bond; and the Governor, at any time, may require additional bond, if necessary, to cover fully the amount deposited or intended to be deposited in such bank. The board, in its discretion, may waive the requirement of such bond as to demand deposits in a depository.
O.C.G.A. § 50-32-54 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 32 / Section 50-32-54
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-32-54
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of a failure of any local government to collect and remit in full all amounts due to the authority and all amounts due to others, which involve the credit or guarantee of the authority or of the state, on the date such amounts are due under the terms of any bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation of the local government, it shall be the duty of the authority to notify the state treasurer who shall withhold all funds of the state and all funds administered by the state, its agencies, boards, and instrumentalities allotted to such local government, excluding funds for education purposes, until such local government has collected and remitted in full all sums due and cured or remedied all defaults on any such bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation.

(a) In the event of a failure of any local government to collect and remit in full all amounts due to the authority and all amounts due to others, which involve the credit or guarantee of the authority or of the state, on the date such amounts are due under the terms of any bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation of the local government, it shall be the duty of the authority to notify the state treasurer who shall withhold all funds of the state and all funds administered by the state, its agencies, boards, and instrumentalities allotted to such local government, excluding funds for education purposes, until such local government has collected and remitted in full all sums due and cured or remedied all defaults on any such bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation.

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall mandate the withholding of funds allocated to a local government which would violate contracts to which the state is a party, the requirements of federal law imposed on the state, or judgments of any court binding the state.

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall mandate the withholding of funds allocated to a local government which would violate contracts to which the state is a party, the requirements of federal law imposed on the state, or judgments of any court binding the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-67 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-67
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-67
Status: in_force

The Georgia Folk Festival is designated as the official Georgia state folk festival.
O.C.G.A. § 50-34-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 34 / Section 50-34-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-34-1
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “OneGeorgia Authority Act.”

(a) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “OneGeorgia Authority Act.”

(b) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Despite the overall prosperity of the State of Georgia, the economic prosperity and development of rural Georgia has lagged behind that of the urban areas of the state. (2) It is declared to be the public policy of this state to promote the health, welfare, safety, and economic security of the rural citizens of the state through the development and retention of employment opportunities in rural areas and the enhancement of the infrastructures which accomplish that goal. (3) The public policies of this state as set forth in this Code section cannot be fully attained without the use of public financing and financial assistance, either direct or indirect; and such public financing can best be provided by the creation of a rural economic development authority having as its members certain public officers and officials whose attentions and efforts will thereby be focused on the prosperity of rural Georgia.

(b) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Despite the overall prosperity of the State of Georgia, the economic prosperity and development of rural Georgia has lagged behind that of the urban areas of the state.

(1) Despite the overall prosperity of the State of Georgia, the economic prosperity and development of rural Georgia has lagged behind that of the urban areas of the state.

(2) It is declared to be the public policy of this state to promote the health, welfare, safety, and economic security of the rural citizens of the state through the development and retention of employment opportunities in rural areas and the enhancement of the infrastructures which accomplish that goal.

(2) It is declared to be the public policy of this state to promote the health, welfare, safety, and economic security of the rural citizens of the state through the development and retention of employment opportunities in rural areas and the enhancement of the infrastructures which accomplish that goal.

(3) The public policies of this state as set forth in this Code section cannot be fully attained without the use of public financing and financial assistance, either direct or indirect; and such public financing can best be provided by the creation of a rural economic development authority having as its members certain public officers and officials whose attentions and efforts will thereby be focused on the prosperity of rural Georgia.

(3) The public policies of this state as set forth in this Code section cannot be fully attained without the use of public financing and financial assistance, either direct or indirect; and such public financing can best be provided by the creation of a rural economic development authority having as its members certain public officers and officials whose attentions and efforts will thereby be focused on the prosperity of rural Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-20 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-20
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-20
Status: in_force

(a) Any retail contract executed by the corporation pursuant to this chapter shall specify the reasons for which a contract may be canceled, suspended, revoked, or terminated by the corporation, which reasons shall include but not be limited to: (1) Commission of a violation of this chapter, a regulation, or a policy or procedure of the corporation; (2) Failure to accurately or timely account for lottery tickets, lottery games, revenues, or prizes as required by the corporation; (3) Commission of any fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation; (4) Insufficient sales; (5) Conduct prejudicial to public confidence in the lottery; (6) The retailer filing for or being placed in bankruptcy or receivership; (7) Any material change as determined in the sole discretion of the corporation in any matter considered by the corporation in executing the contract with the retailer; or (8) Failure to meet any of the objective criteria established by the corporation pursuant to this chapter.

(a) Any retail contract executed by the corporation pursuant to this chapter shall specify the reasons for which a contract may be canceled, suspended, revoked, or terminated by the corporation, which reasons shall include but not be limited to:

(1) Commission of a violation of this chapter, a regulation, or a policy or procedure of the corporation;

(1) Commission of a violation of this chapter, a regulation, or a policy or procedure of the corporation;

(2) Failure to accurately or timely account for lottery tickets, lottery games, revenues, or prizes as required by the corporation;

(2) Failure to accurately or timely account for lottery tickets, lottery games, revenues, or prizes as required by the corporation;

(3) Commission of any fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;

(3) Commission of any fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;

(4) Insufficient sales;

(4) Insufficient sales;

(5) Conduct prejudicial to public confidence in the lottery;

(5) Conduct prejudicial to public confidence in the lottery;

(6) The retailer filing for or being placed in bankruptcy or receivership;

(6) The retailer filing for or being placed in bankruptcy or receivership;

(7) Any material change as determined in the sole discretion of the corporation in any matter considered by the corporation in executing the contract with the retailer; or

(7) Any material change as determined in the sole discretion of the corporation in any matter considered by the corporation in executing the contract with the retailer; or

(8) Failure to meet any of the objective criteria established by the corporation pursuant to this chapter.

(8) Failure to meet any of the objective criteria established by the corporation pursuant to this chapter.

(b) If, in the discretion of the chief executive officer or his designee cancellation, denial, revocation, suspension, or rejection of renewal of a lottery retailer contract is in the best interest of the lottery, the public welfare, or the State of Georgia, the chief executive officer or his designee may cancel, suspend, revoke, or terminate, after notice and a right to a hearing, any contract issued pursuant to this chapter. Such contract may, however, be temporarily suspended by the chief executive officer or his designee without prior notice pending any prosecution, hearing, or investigation, whether by a third party or by the chief executive officer. A contract may be suspended, revoked, or terminated by the chief executive officer or his designee for any one or more of the reasons enumerated in this Code section. Any hearing held shall be conducted by the chief executive officer or his designee. A party to the contract aggrieved by the decision of the chief executive officer or his designee may appeal the adverse decision to the board. Such appeal shall be pursuant to the regulations, policies, and procedures set by the board and is not subject to Chapter 13 of this title, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(b) If, in the discretion of the chief executive officer or his designee cancellation, denial, revocation, suspension, or rejection of renewal of a lottery retailer contract is in the best interest of the lottery, the public welfare, or the State of Georgia, the chief executive officer or his designee may cancel, suspend, revoke, or terminate, after notice and a right to a hearing, any contract issued pursuant to this chapter. Such contract may, however, be temporarily suspended by the chief executive officer or his designee without prior notice pending any prosecution, hearing, or investigation, whether by a third party or by the chief executive officer. A contract may be suspended, revoked, or terminated by the chief executive officer or his designee for any one or more of the reasons enumerated in this Code section. Any hearing held shall be conducted by the chief executive officer or his designee. A party to the contract aggrieved by the decision of the chief executive officer or his designee may appeal the adverse decision to the board. Such appeal shall be pursuant to the regulations, policies, and procedures set by the board and is not subject to Chapter 13 of this title, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-40 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-40
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-40
Status: in_force

(a) Approval by the General Assembly of conveyances generally. (1) The commission shall prepare each conveyance of property with a value of $500,000.00 or more for consideration by the General Assembly and the Governor as provided in this Code section. (2) The commission shall not submit to the General Assembly for its consideration any conveyance which provides that either: (A) The conveyee will not obtain possession of the leased premises within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the conveyance is submitted for consideration; or (B) The term of the conveyance will not commence within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the conveyance is submitted for consideration.

(a) Approval by the General Assembly of conveyances generally.

(1) The commission shall prepare each conveyance of property with a value of $500,000.00 or more for consideration by the General Assembly and the Governor as provided in this Code section.

(1) The commission shall prepare each conveyance of property with a value of $500,000.00 or more for consideration by the General Assembly and the Governor as provided in this Code section.

(2) The commission shall not submit to the General Assembly for its consideration any conveyance which provides that either: (A) The conveyee will not obtain possession of the leased premises within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the conveyance is submitted for consideration; or (B) The term of the conveyance will not commence within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the conveyance is submitted for consideration.

(2) The commission shall not submit to the General Assembly for its consideration any conveyance which provides that either:

(A) The conveyee will not obtain possession of the leased premises within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the conveyance is submitted for consideration; or

(A) The conveyee will not obtain possession of the leased premises within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the conveyance is submitted for consideration; or

(B) The term of the conveyance will not commence within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the conveyance is submitted for consideration.

(B) The term of the conveyance will not commence within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the conveyance is submitted for consideration.

(b) Conveyances submitted to the General Assembly during regular session. (1) A resolution containing a general description of the proposed conveyance shall be introduced in the General Assembly in either the Senate, the House of Representatives, or both, if then in regular session, or if not in regular session at such time, at the next regular session of the General Assembly; provided, however, that conveyances may be considered outside the regular session of the General Assembly in a manner provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. Such resolution shall be prepared with the assistance of the Office of Legislative Counsel and shall not be submitted until approved by that office. The resolution shall authorize the commission to convey the property by appropriate instrument for fair market value or other consideration and provisions as the commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia. The resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings and in both the Senate and the House of Representatives go through the same processes and procedures as a bill: (A) If either the Senate or the House of Representatives fails to adopt the resolution during the regular session by a majority vote in each house, the conveyance shall be considered rejected by the General Assembly; (B) If the resolution is adopted during the regular session by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives but is not approved by the Governor, the conveyance shall be considered rejected by the Governor; and (C) If the resolution is adopted during the regular session by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives and is approved by the Governor, whenever in the judgment of the chairperson of the commission all of the precedent terms and conditions of the resolution, if there are any, have been fulfilled or complied with, the chairperson of the commission, in his or her capacity as Governor of the state, or the executive director shall execute and deliver to the conveyee the agreement for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia. The Governor's or executive director's signature shall be attested by the secretary of the commission in his or her capacity as Secretary of State. The Secretary of State or executive director shall also affix the great seal of the state to the amendment. (2) A conveyance resolution submitted to the General Assembly during the regular legislative session pursuant to this subsection shall not be amended or considered for amendment after more than 20 days of its original filing in either the Senate or the House of Representatives. In addition, such bill shall not have any amendment at any time that pertains to matters unrelated to a state property conveyance.

(b) Conveyances submitted to the General Assembly during regular session.

(1) A resolution containing a general description of the proposed conveyance shall be introduced in the General Assembly in either the Senate, the House of Representatives, or both, if then in regular session, or if not in regular session at such time, at the next regular session of the General Assembly; provided, however, that conveyances may be considered outside the regular session of the General Assembly in a manner provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. Such resolution shall be prepared with the assistance of the Office of Legislative Counsel and shall not be submitted until approved by that office. The resolution shall authorize the commission to convey the property by appropriate instrument for fair market value or other consideration and provisions as the commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia. The resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings and in both the Senate and the House of Representatives go through the same processes and procedures as a bill: (A) If either the Senate or the House of Representatives fails to adopt the resolution during the regular session by a majority vote in each house, the conveyance shall be considered rejected by the General Assembly; (B) If the resolution is adopted during the regular session by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives but is not approved by the Governor, the conveyance shall be considered rejected by the Governor; and (C) If the resolution is adopted during the regular session by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives and is approved by the Governor, whenever in the judgment of the chairperson of the commission all of the precedent terms and conditions of the resolution, if there are any, have been fulfilled or complied with, the chairperson of the commission, in his or her capacity as Governor of the state, or the executive director shall execute and deliver to the conveyee the agreement for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia. The Governor's or executive director's signature shall be attested by the secretary of the commission in his or her capacity as Secretary of State. The Secretary of State or executive director shall also affix the great seal of the state to the amendment.

(1) A resolution containing a general description of the proposed conveyance shall be introduced in the General Assembly in either the Senate, the House of Representatives, or both, if then in regular session, or if not in regular session at such time, at the next regular session of the General Assembly; provided, however, that conveyances may be considered outside the regular session of the General Assembly in a manner provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. Such resolution shall be prepared with the assistance of the Office of Legislative Counsel and shall not be submitted until approved by that office. The resolution shall authorize the commission to convey the property by appropriate instrument for fair market value or other consideration and provisions as the commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia. The resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings and in both the Senate and the House of Representatives go through the same processes and procedures as a bill:

(A) If either the Senate or the House of Representatives fails to adopt the resolution during the regular session by a majority vote in each house, the conveyance shall be considered rejected by the General Assembly;

(A) If either the Senate or the House of Representatives fails to adopt the resolution during the regular session by a majority vote in each house, the conveyance shall be considered rejected by the General Assembly;

(B) If the resolution is adopted during the regular session by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives but is not approved by the Governor, the conveyance shall be considered rejected by the Governor; and

(B) If the resolution is adopted during the regular session by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives but is not approved by the Governor, the conveyance shall be considered rejected by the Governor; and

(C) If the resolution is adopted during the regular session by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives and is approved by the Governor, whenever in the judgment of the chairperson of the commission all of the precedent terms and conditions of the resolution, if there are any, have been fulfilled or complied with, the chairperson of the commission, in his or her capacity as Governor of the state, or the executive director shall execute and deliver to the conveyee the agreement for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia. The Governor's or executive director's signature shall be attested by the secretary of the commission in his or her capacity as Secretary of State. The Secretary of State or executive director shall also affix the great seal of the state to the amendment.

(C) If the resolution is adopted during the regular session by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives and is approved by the Governor, whenever in the judgment of the chairperson of the commission all of the precedent terms and conditions of the resolution, if there are any, have been fulfilled or complied with, the chairperson of the commission, in his or her capacity as Governor of the state, or the executive director shall execute and deliver to the conveyee the agreement for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia. The Governor's or executive director's signature shall be attested by the secretary of the commission in his or her capacity as Secretary of State. The Secretary of State or executive director shall also affix the great seal of the state to the amendment.

(2) A conveyance resolution submitted to the General Assembly during the regular legislative session pursuant to this subsection shall not be amended or considered for amendment after more than 20 days of its original filing in either the Senate or the House of Representatives. In addition, such bill shall not have any amendment at any time that pertains to matters unrelated to a state property conveyance.

(2) A conveyance resolution submitted to the General Assembly during the regular legislative session pursuant to this subsection shall not be amended or considered for amendment after more than 20 days of its original filing in either the Senate or the House of Representatives. In addition, such bill shall not have any amendment at any time that pertains to matters unrelated to a state property conveyance.

(c) Conveyances initiated prior to regular session of the General Assembly. (1) Not more than twice outside of the regular session of the General Assembly the commission may prepare a resolution containing a description of proposed conveyances which shall be submitted to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the chairpersons of the standing committees of the Senate and of the House of Representatives which regularly consider proposed legislation related to state property. The resolution shall be prepared with the assistance of the Office of Legislative Counsel and shall not be submitted until approved by that office. A copy of the proposed resolution shall also be provided to each member whose legislative district contains all or a portion of the property that is the subject of a proposed conveyance. (2) The standing committees that regularly consider matters related to state property in the Senate and the House of Representatives may meet not more than twice a year at a time outside of the regular legislative session of the General Assembly, on or about July and October of each year. At such meeting the committees shall only consider property conveyance resolutions submitted by the commission and shall vote to approve or disapprove of such resolution. If a committee in the Senate or the House of Representatives approves a resolution by a majority vote, then a committee report shall be prepared reflecting the committee's approval of the resolution. If both the Senate and the House of Representatives committees approve a resolution, then the resolution shall be filed at the next regular session of the General Assembly with a copy of both committee reports attached. The resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings in both the Senate and the House of Representatives and shall then be voted on as any other bill; provided, however, that such bills shall not be subject to assignment to any committee or subcommittee of either the Senate or the House of Representatives and shall not be subject to any amendment.

(c) Conveyances initiated prior to regular session of the General Assembly.

(1) Not more than twice outside of the regular session of the General Assembly the commission may prepare a resolution containing a description of proposed conveyances which shall be submitted to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the chairpersons of the standing committees of the Senate and of the House of Representatives which regularly consider proposed legislation related to state property. The resolution shall be prepared with the assistance of the Office of Legislative Counsel and shall not be submitted until approved by that office. A copy of the proposed resolution shall also be provided to each member whose legislative district contains all or a portion of the property that is the subject of a proposed conveyance.

(1) Not more than twice outside of the regular session of the General Assembly the commission may prepare a resolution containing a description of proposed conveyances which shall be submitted to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the chairpersons of the standing committees of the Senate and of the House of Representatives which regularly consider proposed legislation related to state property. The resolution shall be prepared with the assistance of the Office of Legislative Counsel and shall not be submitted until approved by that office. A copy of the proposed resolution shall also be provided to each member whose legislative district contains all or a portion of the property that is the subject of a proposed conveyance.

(2) The standing committees that regularly consider matters related to state property in the Senate and the House of Representatives may meet not more than twice a year at a time outside of the regular legislative session of the General Assembly, on or about July and October of each year. At such meeting the committees shall only consider property conveyance resolutions submitted by the commission and shall vote to approve or disapprove of such resolution. If a committee in the Senate or the House of Representatives approves a resolution by a majority vote, then a committee report shall be prepared reflecting the committee's approval of the resolution. If both the Senate and the House of Representatives committees approve a resolution, then the resolution shall be filed at the next regular session of the General Assembly with a copy of both committee reports attached. The resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings in both the Senate and the House of Representatives and shall then be voted on as any other bill; provided, however, that such bills shall not be subject to assignment to any committee or subcommittee of either the Senate or the House of Representatives and shall not be subject to any amendment.

(2) The standing committees that regularly consider matters related to state property in the Senate and the House of Representatives may meet not more than twice a year at a time outside of the regular legislative session of the General Assembly, on or about July and October of each year. At such meeting the committees shall only consider property conveyance resolutions submitted by the commission and shall vote to approve or disapprove of such resolution. If a committee in the Senate or the House of Representatives approves a resolution by a majority vote, then a committee report shall be prepared reflecting the committee's approval of the resolution. If both the Senate and the House of Representatives committees approve a resolution, then the resolution shall be filed at the next regular session of the General Assembly with a copy of both committee reports attached. The resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings in both the Senate and the House of Representatives and shall then be voted on as any other bill; provided, however, that such bills shall not be subject to assignment to any committee or subcommittee of either the Senate or the House of Representatives and shall not be subject to any amendment.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-33 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-33
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-33
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

(1) To operate and manage the Georgia Arts Alliance, including the investment and reinvestment of the alliance's funds, the management of assets of the alliance, and the distribution of such funds and assets to fulfill the purpose of the alliance;

(1) To operate and manage the Georgia Arts Alliance, including the investment and reinvestment of the alliance's funds, the management of assets of the alliance, and the distribution of such funds and assets to fulfill the purpose of the alliance;

(2) To enter into contracts with public and private entities for services needed by the alliance and to fulfill the purposes of the alliance;

(2) To enter into contracts with public and private entities for services needed by the alliance and to fulfill the purposes of the alliance;

(3) To employ such staff and consultants as deemed necessary to fulfill the purposes of the alliance and to manage, invest, and administer funds and assets of the alliance;

(3) To employ such staff and consultants as deemed necessary to fulfill the purposes of the alliance and to manage, invest, and administer funds and assets of the alliance;

(4) To receive, retain, and invest donations, state and federal funding, grants, and other funds and assets;

(4) To receive, retain, and invest donations, state and federal funding, grants, and other funds and assets;

(5) To ensure that an annual independent audit is conducted of all funds and assets of the alliance;

(5) To ensure that an annual independent audit is conducted of all funds and assets of the alliance;

(6) To apply for and administer grants from public and private entities to fulfill the purposes of the alliance, to assist Georgia arts organizations in obtaining and administering grants for these purposes, and to partner with other organizations in order to obtain such grants;

(6) To apply for and administer grants from public and private entities to fulfill the purposes of the alliance, to assist Georgia arts organizations in obtaining and administering grants for these purposes, and to partner with other organizations in order to obtain such grants;

(7) To institute and administer grant programs for Georgia arts organizations and programs to fulfill the purposes of the alliance;

(7) To institute and administer grant programs for Georgia arts organizations and programs to fulfill the purposes of the alliance;

(8) To ensure that determinations of any public funding recipients shall be based not on political expediency but rather on the project's contribution to the general welfare of its intended audience and the project's demonstration of its relative ability to provide benefits to the state and its citizens as quantified as required by paragraph (10) of this Code section;

(8) To ensure that determinations of any public funding recipients shall be based not on political expediency but rather on the project's contribution to the general welfare of its intended audience and the project's demonstration of its relative ability to provide benefits to the state and its citizens as quantified as required by paragraph (10) of this Code section;

(9) To promote, fund, conduct, and assist in the development, provision, and expansion of arts education programs in Georgia and the teaching and physical infrastructure needed to provide arts and arts in education;

(9) To promote, fund, conduct, and assist in the development, provision, and expansion of arts education programs in Georgia and the teaching and physical infrastructure needed to provide arts and arts in education;

(10) To develop a measurement consistent with state or national standards that will ensure that information provided by the alliance in any report to the Governor and the General Assembly concerning the impact of the arts on education, economic development, and tourism have verifiable metrics in order to aid the General Assembly in determining whether any public money expended in support of the arts provides quantifiable benefits to the state and its citizens; and

(10) To develop a measurement consistent with state or national standards that will ensure that information provided by the alliance in any report to the Governor and the General Assembly concerning the impact of the arts on education, economic development, and tourism have verifiable metrics in order to aid the General Assembly in determining whether any public money expended in support of the arts provides quantifiable benefits to the state and its citizens; and

(11) To perform such other tasks as may be appropriate to fulfill its purposes not inconsistent with law.

(11) To perform such other tasks as may be appropriate to fulfill its purposes not inconsistent with law.