O.C.G.A. § 50-12-31 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-31
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-31
Status: in_force

(a) In order to foster a public-private partnership for the support of the arts, education, economic development, and tourism in this state, there is created the Georgia Arts Alliance. Such alliance shall be for the purpose of receiving and distributing funds for the support of the arts, including the Georgia Council for the Arts, and the teaching and physical infrastructure needed to provide arts and arts in education in order to improve education and provide for economic development and tourism. The Georgia Arts Alliance shall not be an entity or agency of government, but shall be a private entity operating under and in accordance with the laws of this state. It is the intent of the General Assembly that such private entity take all necessary steps to become a Section 501(c)(3) entity under the Internal Revenue Code.

(a) In order to foster a public-private partnership for the support of the arts, education, economic development, and tourism in this state, there is created the Georgia Arts Alliance. Such alliance shall be for the purpose of receiving and distributing funds for the support of the arts, including the Georgia Council for the Arts, and the teaching and physical infrastructure needed to provide arts and arts in education in order to improve education and provide for economic development and tourism. The Georgia Arts Alliance shall not be an entity or agency of government, but shall be a private entity operating under and in accordance with the laws of this state. It is the intent of the General Assembly that such private entity take all necessary steps to become a Section 501(c)(3) entity under the Internal Revenue Code.

(b)(1) The Georgia Arts Alliance shall be governed by a board of trustees consisting of ten members. The members of the board shall include the State School Superintendent, the commissioner of economic development, the Executive Director of the Georgia Council of the Arts, and seven members appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House as follows: the Governor shall appoint five members, one of whom may be the head of a not for profit arts organization with an annual budget of more than $10 million, one of whom may be the head of a not for profit organization with a budget of less than $10 million, one of whom may be the chief executive officer of a for profit company with more than 1,000 employees, one of whom may be the chief executive officer of a for profit company with less than 1,000 employees, and one of whom is a representative of a private charitable foundation; the Lieutenant Governor shall select one member who may be the head of a school district with more than 25,000 students; and the Speaker of the House shall select one member who may be the head of a school district with less than 25,000 students. (2) The Governor shall appoint one member to serve as chairperson of the board of trustees. The board may elect such other officers as the board deems appropriate. The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson or the request of any three members.

(b)(1) The Georgia Arts Alliance shall be governed by a board of trustees consisting of ten members. The members of the board shall include the State School Superintendent, the commissioner of economic development, the Executive Director of the Georgia Council of the Arts, and seven members appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House as follows: the Governor shall appoint five members, one of whom may be the head of a not for profit arts organization with an annual budget of more than $10 million, one of whom may be the head of a not for profit organization with a budget of less than $10 million, one of whom may be the chief executive officer of a for profit company with more than 1,000 employees, one of whom may be the chief executive officer of a for profit company with less than 1,000 employees, and one of whom is a representative of a private charitable foundation; the Lieutenant Governor shall select one member who may be the head of a school district with more than 25,000 students; and the Speaker of the House shall select one member who may be the head of a school district with less than 25,000 students.

(b)(1) The Georgia Arts Alliance shall be governed by a board of trustees consisting of ten members. The members of the board shall include the State School Superintendent, the commissioner of economic development, the Executive Director of the Georgia Council of the Arts, and seven members appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House as follows: the Governor shall appoint five members, one of whom may be the head of a not for profit arts organization with an annual budget of more than $10 million, one of whom may be the head of a not for profit organization with a budget of less than $10 million, one of whom may be the chief executive officer of a for profit company with more than 1,000 employees, one of whom may be the chief executive officer of a for profit company with less than 1,000 employees, and one of whom is a representative of a private charitable foundation; the Lieutenant Governor shall select one member who may be the head of a school district with more than 25,000 students; and the Speaker of the House shall select one member who may be the head of a school district with less than 25,000 students.

(2) The Governor shall appoint one member to serve as chairperson of the board of trustees. The board may elect such other officers as the board deems appropriate. The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson or the request of any three members.

(2) The Governor shall appoint one member to serve as chairperson of the board of trustees. The board may elect such other officers as the board deems appropriate. The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson or the request of any three members.

(c) The members of the board of trustees shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified; provided, however, that the initial terms of the head of a not for profit arts organization with an annual budget of more than $10 million, the head of a school district with more than 25,000 students, and the chief executive officer of a for profit company with fewer than 1,000 employees in Georgia shall be for two years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Thereafter, such members shall serve four-year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The members of the board shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred while on the business of the alliance.

(c) The members of the board of trustees shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified; provided, however, that the initial terms of the head of a not for profit arts organization with an annual budget of more than $10 million, the head of a school district with more than 25,000 students, and the chief executive officer of a for profit company with fewer than 1,000 employees in Georgia shall be for two years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Thereafter, such members shall serve four-year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The members of the board shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred while on the business of the alliance.

(d) The board of trustees shall appoint an advisory committee to assist the board members in their duties. Such advisory committee shall consist of not more than 30 members and shall be chaired by the executive director of the alliance. The advisory committee shall include at least two representatives from each of the state's congressional districts. In making its appointments, the board shall select members of the boards of arts, education, economic development, and tourism organizations; persons who have shown a commitment to the arts in their communities; and persons who understand the needs of business, education, and the arts and tourism industries. Such members shall serve for four-year terms and until their successors are selected and qualified; provided, however, that the board of trustees shall designate 15 of the initial appointees to serve terms of two years and until their successors are selected and qualified. Such 15 members shall thereafter serve four-year terms and until their successors are selected and qualified. The members of the advisory committee shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred while on the business of the advisory committee.

(d) The board of trustees shall appoint an advisory committee to assist the board members in their duties. Such advisory committee shall consist of not more than 30 members and shall be chaired by the executive director of the alliance. The advisory committee shall include at least two representatives from each of the state's congressional districts. In making its appointments, the board shall select members of the boards of arts, education, economic development, and tourism organizations; persons who have shown a commitment to the arts in their communities; and persons who understand the needs of business, education, and the arts and tourism industries. Such members shall serve for four-year terms and until their successors are selected and qualified; provided, however, that the board of trustees shall designate 15 of the initial appointees to serve terms of two years and until their successors are selected and qualified. Such 15 members shall thereafter serve four-year terms and until their successors are selected and qualified. The members of the advisory committee shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred while on the business of the advisory committee.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-13 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-13
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-13
Status: in_force

It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purpose are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and are a public purpose and the authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the power conferred upon it by this article and Article 2 of this chapter. This state covenants with the holders of the bonds that the authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired or leased by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of the buildings erected or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such buildings or other income received by the authority and that the bonds of the authority, their transfer, and the income therefrom shall at all times be exempt from taxation within the state. The tax exemption provided in this Code section shall include an exemption from all sales and use tax on property purchased, leased, or used by the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-54 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-54
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-54
Status: in_force

The commissioner of administrative services is authorized and empowered by this part to make all rules, regulations, and stipulations and to provide specifications to carry out the terms and provisions of this part as may be necessary for the purposes of this part. The rules and regulations as prescribed by the commissioner shall be published in pamphlet form and all the departments of the state government shall be furnished with copies of the same.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-38 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-38
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-38
Status: in_force

The revenue bonds may be issued without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things than those proceedings, conditions, and things which are specified or required by this article or Article 1 of this chapter. In the discretion of the authority, revenue bonds of a single issue may be issued for the purpose of paying the cost of any one or more, including a combination of, projects at any one institution or any number of institutions. Any resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds under this article or Article 1 of this chapter shall become effective immediately upon its passage and need not be published or posted, and any such resolution may be passed at any regular, special, or adjourned meeting of the authority by a majority of its members.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-2
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that there is a need for an independent specialized agency separate and apart from the Department of Revenue to resolve disputes between the department and taxpayers in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Such an agency would:

(1) Improve the utilization of judicial resources by resolving tax cases in a more streamlined and efficient manner;

(1) Improve the utilization of judicial resources by resolving tax cases in a more streamlined and efficient manner;

(2) Increase the uniformity of decision making in tax cases;

(2) Increase the uniformity of decision making in tax cases;

(3) Improve the equal access of all parties to court process; and

(3) Improve the equal access of all parties to court process; and

(4) Increase public confidence in the fairness of the state tax system.

(4) Increase public confidence in the fairness of the state tax system.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-24 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-24
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-24
Status: in_force

The council shall submit an annual report to the Governor and to the commissioner of economic development concerning the appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts in order to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-6
Status: reserved

(a) Reserved.

(a) Reserved.

(b) The authority may make loans to a local government to pay all or any part of the cost of a project. The authority may require the local government to issue bonds or revenue bonds as evidence of such loans. The authority and a local government may enter into such loan commitments and option agreements as may be determined appropriate by the authority.

(b) The authority may make loans to a local government to pay all or any part of the cost of a project. The authority may require the local government to issue bonds or revenue bonds as evidence of such loans. The authority and a local government may enter into such loan commitments and option agreements as may be determined appropriate by the authority.

(c) The authority may require as a condition of any loan to a local government that such local government shall perform any or all of the following: (1) As appropriate and permitted by law, establish and collect taxes, rents, rates, fees, and charges so as to produce revenues sufficient to pay all or a specified portion of: (A) Costs of operation, maintenance, replacement, renewal, and repairs; and (B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such project, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves; (2) Create and maintain a special fund or funds as additional security for the payment of the principal revenue bonds and the interest thereon and any other amounts becoming due under any agreement entered into in connection with such bonds and for the deposit of such revenues as shall be sufficient to make such payment as the same shall become due and payable; (3) Create and maintain such other special funds as may be required by the authority; and (4) Such other acts, including the conveyance of real and personal property together with all right, title, or interest therein to the authority, as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the authority to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations and to provide for the remedies of the authority in the event of any default by such local government in such payment.

(c) The authority may require as a condition of any loan to a local government that such local government shall perform any or all of the following:

(1) As appropriate and permitted by law, establish and collect taxes, rents, rates, fees, and charges so as to produce revenues sufficient to pay all or a specified portion of: (A) Costs of operation, maintenance, replacement, renewal, and repairs; and (B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such project, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves;

(1) As appropriate and permitted by law, establish and collect taxes, rents, rates, fees, and charges so as to produce revenues sufficient to pay all or a specified portion of:

(A) Costs of operation, maintenance, replacement, renewal, and repairs; and

(A) Costs of operation, maintenance, replacement, renewal, and repairs; and

(B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such project, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves;

(B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such project, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves;

(2) Create and maintain a special fund or funds as additional security for the payment of the principal revenue bonds and the interest thereon and any other amounts becoming due under any agreement entered into in connection with such bonds and for the deposit of such revenues as shall be sufficient to make such payment as the same shall become due and payable;

(2) Create and maintain a special fund or funds as additional security for the payment of the principal revenue bonds and the interest thereon and any other amounts becoming due under any agreement entered into in connection with such bonds and for the deposit of such revenues as shall be sufficient to make such payment as the same shall become due and payable;

(3) Create and maintain such other special funds as may be required by the authority; and

(3) Create and maintain such other special funds as may be required by the authority; and

(4) Such other acts, including the conveyance of real and personal property together with all right, title, or interest therein to the authority, as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the authority to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations and to provide for the remedies of the authority in the event of any default by such local government in such payment.

(4) Such other acts, including the conveyance of real and personal property together with all right, title, or interest therein to the authority, as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the authority to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations and to provide for the remedies of the authority in the event of any default by such local government in such payment.

(d) All local governments issuing and selling bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations to the authority are authorized to perform such acts, take such action, adopt such proceedings, and make and carry out such contracts with the authority as may be contemplated by this article.

(d) All local governments issuing and selling bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations to the authority are authorized to perform such acts, take such action, adopt such proceedings, and make and carry out such contracts with the authority as may be contemplated by this article.

(e) In connection with the making of any loan authorized by this article, the authority may fix and collect such fees and charges, including but not limited to reimbursement of all costs of financing by the authority, as the authority shall determine to be reasonable. Neither the Public Service Commission nor any local government or state agency shall have jurisdiction over the authority's power over the regulation of such fees or charges.

(e) In connection with the making of any loan authorized by this article, the authority may fix and collect such fees and charges, including but not limited to reimbursement of all costs of financing by the authority, as the authority shall determine to be reasonable. Neither the Public Service Commission nor any local government or state agency shall have jurisdiction over the authority's power over the regulation of such fees or charges.

(f) A mutual undertaking by a local government to borrow and an undertaking by the authority to lend funds from and to each other for projects shall be a provision for services and an activity within the meaning of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution.

(f) A mutual undertaking by a local government to borrow and an undertaking by the authority to lend funds from and to each other for projects shall be a provision for services and an activity within the meaning of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-97 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-97
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-97
Status: in_force

A commission shall engage in a continuous program of research, study, and planning of matters affecting its area including but not limited to:

(1) Land use;

(1) Land use;

(2) Transportation within the area, including highways, railroads, airports, streets, and mass transit;

(2) Transportation within the area, including highways, railroads, airports, streets, and mass transit;

(3) The acquisition and financing of facilities for the disposal of solid waste material for the area and the means of financing such facilities;

(3) The acquisition and financing of facilities for the disposal of solid waste material for the area and the means of financing such facilities;

(4) The acquisition and financing of storm water drainage facilities for the area and the means of financing such facilities;

(4) The acquisition and financing of storm water drainage facilities for the area and the means of financing such facilities;

(5) The acquisition and financing of suitable major parks and open spaces within and adjacent to the area;

(5) The acquisition and financing of suitable major parks and open spaces within and adjacent to the area;

(6) The control and prevention of air and water pollution;

(6) The control and prevention of air and water pollution;

(7) Environmental quality;

(7) Environmental quality;

(8) Law enforcement agencies and increased efficiency of the criminal justice systems in the area;

(8) Law enforcement agencies and increased efficiency of the criminal justice systems in the area;

(9) Planning for the provision of health facilities and services; and

(9) Planning for the provision of health facilities and services; and

(10) The feasibility of the consolidation of common services of political subdivisions.

(10) The feasibility of the consolidation of common services of political subdivisions.
O.C.G.A. § 50-32-52 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 32 / Section 50-32-52
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-32-52
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may make grants or loans to a local government to pay all or any part of the cost of a project. In the event the local government agrees to accept such grants or loans, the authority may require the local government to issue bonds or revenue bonds as evidence of such grants or loans. The authority and a local government may enter into such loan commitments and option agreements as may be determined appropriate by the authority.

(a) The authority may make grants or loans to a local government to pay all or any part of the cost of a project. In the event the local government agrees to accept such grants or loans, the authority may require the local government to issue bonds or revenue bonds as evidence of such grants or loans. The authority and a local government may enter into such loan commitments and option agreements as may be determined appropriate by the authority.

(b) The authority may require as a condition of any grant or loan to a local government that such local government shall perform any or all of the following: (1) In the case of grants or loans for a land public transportation or air quality facility, establish and collect rates, fees, and charges so as to produce revenues sufficient to pay all or a specified portion of: (A) Costs of operation, maintenance, replacement, renewal, and repairs; and (B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such facility, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves; (2) In the case of loans for an air quality facility, establish and collect rents, rates, fees, and charges so as to produce revenues sufficient to pay all or a specified portion of: (A) Costs of operation, maintenance, renewal, replacement, and repairs of the air quality facility of such local government; and (B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such air quality facility, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves; (3) Create and maintain a special fund or funds, as additional security for the payment of the principal of such revenue bonds and the interest thereon and any other amounts becoming due under any agreement, entered into in connection therewith and for the deposit therein of such revenues as shall be sufficient to make such payment as the same shall become due and payable; (4) Create and maintain such other special funds as may be required by the authority; and (5) Perform such other acts, including the conveyance of real and personal property together with all right, title, or interest therein to the authority, or take other actions as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the authority to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations and to provide for the remedies of the authority in the event of any default by such local government in such payment.

(b) The authority may require as a condition of any grant or loan to a local government that such local government shall perform any or all of the following:

(1) In the case of grants or loans for a land public transportation or air quality facility, establish and collect rates, fees, and charges so as to produce revenues sufficient to pay all or a specified portion of: (A) Costs of operation, maintenance, replacement, renewal, and repairs; and (B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such facility, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves;

(1) In the case of grants or loans for a land public transportation or air quality facility, establish and collect rates, fees, and charges so as to produce revenues sufficient to pay all or a specified portion of:

(A) Costs of operation, maintenance, replacement, renewal, and repairs; and

(A) Costs of operation, maintenance, replacement, renewal, and repairs; and

(B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such facility, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves;

(B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such facility, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves;

(2) In the case of loans for an air quality facility, establish and collect rents, rates, fees, and charges so as to produce revenues sufficient to pay all or a specified portion of: (A) Costs of operation, maintenance, renewal, replacement, and repairs of the air quality facility of such local government; and (B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such air quality facility, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves;

(2) In the case of loans for an air quality facility, establish and collect rents, rates, fees, and charges so as to produce revenues sufficient to pay all or a specified portion of:

(A) Costs of operation, maintenance, renewal, replacement, and repairs of the air quality facility of such local government; and

(A) Costs of operation, maintenance, renewal, replacement, and repairs of the air quality facility of such local government; and

(B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such air quality facility, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves;

(B) Outstanding indebtedness incurred for the purposes of such air quality facility, including the principal of and interest on the bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the local government, as the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain any required reserves;

(3) Create and maintain a special fund or funds, as additional security for the payment of the principal of such revenue bonds and the interest thereon and any other amounts becoming due under any agreement, entered into in connection therewith and for the deposit therein of such revenues as shall be sufficient to make such payment as the same shall become due and payable;

(3) Create and maintain a special fund or funds, as additional security for the payment of the principal of such revenue bonds and the interest thereon and any other amounts becoming due under any agreement, entered into in connection therewith and for the deposit therein of such revenues as shall be sufficient to make such payment as the same shall become due and payable;

(4) Create and maintain such other special funds as may be required by the authority; and

(4) Create and maintain such other special funds as may be required by the authority; and

(5) Perform such other acts, including the conveyance of real and personal property together with all right, title, or interest therein to the authority, or take other actions as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the authority to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations and to provide for the remedies of the authority in the event of any default by such local government in such payment.

(5) Perform such other acts, including the conveyance of real and personal property together with all right, title, or interest therein to the authority, or take other actions as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the authority to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations and to provide for the remedies of the authority in the event of any default by such local government in such payment.

(c) All local governments issuing and selling bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations to the authority are authorized to perform such acts, take such action, adopt such proceedings, and to make and carry out such contracts with the authority as may be contemplated by this chapter.

(c) All local governments issuing and selling bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations to the authority are authorized to perform such acts, take such action, adopt such proceedings, and to make and carry out such contracts with the authority as may be contemplated by this chapter.

(d) In connection with the making of any loan authorized by this chapter, the authority may fix and collect such fees and charges including, but not limited to, reimbursement of all costs of financing by the authority, as the authority shall determine to be reasonable. Neither the Public Service Commission nor any local government or state agency shall have jurisdiction over the authority's power over the regulation of such fees or charges.

(d) In connection with the making of any loan authorized by this chapter, the authority may fix and collect such fees and charges including, but not limited to, reimbursement of all costs of financing by the authority, as the authority shall determine to be reasonable. Neither the Public Service Commission nor any local government or state agency shall have jurisdiction over the authority's power over the regulation of such fees or charges.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-94 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-94
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-94
Status: in_force

(a) Each municipality within an area and each county within an area shall submit to the commission for comment and recommendation thereon every area plan prepared by such municipality or county. The commission shall maintain all area plans in its files available for inspection by members of the public. No action shall be taken by any municipality or county to put an area plan into effect until 60 days have elapsed after its submission to the commission. Within ten days after submission, the commission shall notify each municipality or county which may be affected by the area plan submitted of the general nature of the plan, the date of submission, and the identity of the submitting municipality or county. Political subdivisions contiguous to the submitting municipality or county shall be notified in all cases by the commission. Within 30 days after receipt of such notice, a municipality or county may present its views to the commission.

(a) Each municipality within an area and each county within an area shall submit to the commission for comment and recommendation thereon every area plan prepared by such municipality or county. The commission shall maintain all area plans in its files available for inspection by members of the public. No action shall be taken by any municipality or county to put an area plan into effect until 60 days have elapsed after its submission to the commission. Within ten days after submission, the commission shall notify each municipality or county which may be affected by the area plan submitted of the general nature of the plan, the date of submission, and the identity of the submitting municipality or county. Political subdivisions contiguous to the submitting municipality or county shall be notified in all cases by the commission. Within 30 days after receipt of such notice, a municipality or county may present its views to the commission.

(b) If, from its own investigation, from the views presented by a municipality or county affected by the area plans submitted, or otherwise, the commission finds that there are any inconsistencies between the area plan and the area's development guides, the commission may recommend modification of the area plan in such manner as to be consistent with the area's guides.

(b) If, from its own investigation, from the views presented by a municipality or county affected by the area plans submitted, or otherwise, the commission finds that there are any inconsistencies between the area plan and the area's development guides, the commission may recommend modification of the area plan in such manner as to be consistent with the area's guides.

(c) A submitting municipality or county may request reconsideration of any recommendation by a commission at a public hearing. Such public hearing shall be held by the commission within 30 days after receipt of such request. Notice stating the time and place of each public hearing shall be mailed by the secretary of the commission, at least five days prior to the hearing, to the submitting municipality or county, all affected municipalities and counties, appropriate state regulatory boards and agencies, and members of the commission.

(c) A submitting municipality or county may request reconsideration of any recommendation by a commission at a public hearing. Such public hearing shall be held by the commission within 30 days after receipt of such request. Notice stating the time and place of each public hearing shall be mailed by the secretary of the commission, at least five days prior to the hearing, to the submitting municipality or county, all affected municipalities and counties, appropriate state regulatory boards and agencies, and members of the commission.

(d) Within 30 days after a public hearing, the commission shall make its recommendations known to the submitting municipality or county, the affected municipalities and counties, and appropriate state regulatory boards and agencies.

(d) Within 30 days after a public hearing, the commission shall make its recommendations known to the submitting municipality or county, the affected municipalities and counties, and appropriate state regulatory boards and agencies.

(e) Nothing in this Code section shall limit or compromise the right of a municipality or county to establish and administer its own zoning laws and regulations.

(e) Nothing in this Code section shall limit or compromise the right of a municipality or county to establish and administer its own zoning laws and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-122 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-122
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-122
Status: in_force

(a) The regional commission of each rural economic development area provided for in Code Section 50-8-121 may conduct a study for proposed major economic development projects within its respective rural economic development area. The study shall utilize the most recent economic information available.

(a) The regional commission of each rural economic development area provided for in Code Section 50-8-121 may conduct a study for proposed major economic development projects within its respective rural economic development area. The study shall utilize the most recent economic information available.

(b) The proposed economic development projects must have a major impact on the economy of the area and particularly on the counties within each such area which have a per capita income of less than 70 percent of the United States average or a level of unemployment which is 35 percent or more higher than the state average.

(b) The proposed economic development projects must have a major impact on the economy of the area and particularly on the counties within each such area which have a per capita income of less than 70 percent of the United States average or a level of unemployment which is 35 percent or more higher than the state average.

(c) Funds for studies provided for in this Code section shall come from funds appropriated to the Department of Community Affairs specifically for such purpose. The department, in consultation with state agencies, local governments, regional commissions, local development organizations, and others, shall establish guidelines for the distribution of funds to carry out the studies provided for in this Code section and shall establish guidelines for the preparation of economic development project studies. Such guidelines shall be approved by the Board of Community Affairs.

(c) Funds for studies provided for in this Code section shall come from funds appropriated to the Department of Community Affairs specifically for such purpose. The department, in consultation with state agencies, local governments, regional commissions, local development organizations, and others, shall establish guidelines for the distribution of funds to carry out the studies provided for in this Code section and shall establish guidelines for the preparation of economic development project studies. Such guidelines shall be approved by the Board of Community Affairs.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-108 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-108
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-108
Status: in_force

The railroad operation by the lessee of the Western and Atlantic Railroad shall be subject to the regulation of the Public Service Commission.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “state agency” means any state department, board, bureau, commission, authority, council, or committee or any other state agency or instrumentality.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “state agency” means any state department, board, bureau, commission, authority, council, or committee or any other state agency or instrumentality.

(b) All stationery used by any state agency for correspondence with members of the public shall have printed or typed thereon one or more telephone numbers to which responses or questions concerning such correspondence may be directed.

(b) All stationery used by any state agency for correspondence with members of the public shall have printed or typed thereon one or more telephone numbers to which responses or questions concerning such correspondence may be directed.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) Stationery for the use of the office of the Governor; or (2) Stationery for the use of any officer or agency or other entity of the judicial branch of state government.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to:

(1) Stationery for the use of the office of the Governor; or

(1) Stationery for the use of the office of the Governor; or

(2) Stationery for the use of any officer or agency or other entity of the judicial branch of state government.

(2) Stationery for the use of any officer or agency or other entity of the judicial branch of state government.

(d) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall apply to all stationery ordered by state agencies after July 1, 1993. Until July 1, 1995, state agencies may continue to use stationery printed before July 1, 1993, which does not comply with subsection (b) of this Code section.

(d) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall apply to all stationery ordered by state agencies after July 1, 1993. Until July 1, 1995, state agencies may continue to use stationery printed before July 1, 1993, which does not comply with subsection (b) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-10 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 26 / Section 50-26-10
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-26-10
Status: in_force

(a) The offer, sale, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations by the authority shall not be subject to regulation under Chapter 5 of Title 10, the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.” No notice, proceeding, or publication except those required in this chapter is necessary to the performance of any act authorized in this chapter; nor is any such act subject to referendum.

(a) The offer, sale, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations by the authority shall not be subject to regulation under Chapter 5 of Title 10, the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.” No notice, proceeding, or publication except those required in this chapter is necessary to the performance of any act authorized in this chapter; nor is any such act subject to referendum.

(b) The authority shall fix such rates, fees, and charges for loans and for use of its services and facilities as is sufficient in the aggregate (when added to any other grants or funds available to the authority) to provide funds for the payment of the interest on and principal of all bonds payable from said revenues and to meet all other encumbrances upon such revenues as provided by any agreement executed by the authority in connection with the exercise of its powers under this chapter and for the payment of all operating costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the authority, including provisions for appropriate reserves, except for funds appropriated to the State of Georgia Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund with respect to any bonds issued by the authority as guaranteed revenue debt; provided, however, that such costs and expenses shall include any reimbursement to the State of Georgia Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund because of any payments made from such fund for any guaranteed revenue debt issued by the authority.

(b) The authority shall fix such rates, fees, and charges for loans and for use of its services and facilities as is sufficient in the aggregate (when added to any other grants or funds available to the authority) to provide funds for the payment of the interest on and principal of all bonds payable from said revenues and to meet all other encumbrances upon such revenues as provided by any agreement executed by the authority in connection with the exercise of its powers under this chapter and for the payment of all operating costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the authority, including provisions for appropriate reserves, except for funds appropriated to the State of Georgia Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund with respect to any bonds issued by the authority as guaranteed revenue debt; provided, however, that such costs and expenses shall include any reimbursement to the State of Georgia Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund because of any payments made from such fund for any guaranteed revenue debt issued by the authority.

(c) The use and disposition of the authority's revenue is subject to the provisions of the resolutions authorizing the issuance of any bonds payable therefrom or of the trust agreement or indenture, if any, securing the same. The authority may designate any of its bonds as general obligations or may limit the source of repayment pursuant to the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.

(c) The use and disposition of the authority's revenue is subject to the provisions of the resolutions authorizing the issuance of any bonds payable therefrom or of the trust agreement or indenture, if any, securing the same. The authority may designate any of its bonds as general obligations or may limit the source of repayment pursuant to the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.

(d) The making of any loan commitment or loan, and the issuance, in anticipation of the collection of the revenues from such loan or loans, of bonds to provide funds therefor, may be authorized under this chapter by resolution of the authority. Unless otherwise provided therein, such resolution shall take effect immediately and need not be published or posted. The authority, in determining the amount of such bonds, may include all costs and estimated costs of the issuance of the bonds; all fiscal, legal, and trustee expenses; and all costs of the project. Such bonds may also be issued to pay off, refund, or refinance any outstanding bonds or other obligations of any nature, whether or not such bonds or other obligations are then subject to redemption; and the authority may provide for such arrangements as it may determine for the payment and security of the bonds being issued or for the payment and security of the bonds or other obligations to be paid off, refunded, or refinanced.

(d) The making of any loan commitment or loan, and the issuance, in anticipation of the collection of the revenues from such loan or loans, of bonds to provide funds therefor, may be authorized under this chapter by resolution of the authority. Unless otherwise provided therein, such resolution shall take effect immediately and need not be published or posted. The authority, in determining the amount of such bonds, may include all costs and estimated costs of the issuance of the bonds; all fiscal, legal, and trustee expenses; and all costs of the project. Such bonds may also be issued to pay off, refund, or refinance any outstanding bonds or other obligations of any nature, whether or not such bonds or other obligations are then subject to redemption; and the authority may provide for such arrangements as it may determine for the payment and security of the bonds being issued or for the payment and security of the bonds or other obligations to be paid off, refunded, or refinanced.

(e) Bonds may be issued under this chapter in one or more series; may bear such date or dates; may mature at such time or times, not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates; may bear interest at such rate or rates, payable at such time or times; may be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places; may be in such denomination or denominations; may be in such form, either coupon or registered or book entry; may be issued in such specific amounts; may carry such registration, conversion, and exchangeability privileges; may be declared or become due before the maturity date thereof; may provide such call or redemption privileges; may have such rank or priority; may be the subject of a put or agreement to repurchase by the authority or others; may be resold by the authority, once acquired, without the acquisition being considered the extinguishment of the bonds; may be issued for a project or for more than one project, whether or not such project is identified at the time of bond issuance; and may contain such other terms, covenants, assignments, and conditions as the bond resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or any indenture or trust agreement may provide. The authority may sell such bonds in such manner, at such price or prices, and on such terms and conditions as the authority determines.

(e) Bonds may be issued under this chapter in one or more series; may bear such date or dates; may mature at such time or times, not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates; may bear interest at such rate or rates, payable at such time or times; may be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places; may be in such denomination or denominations; may be in such form, either coupon or registered or book entry; may be issued in such specific amounts; may carry such registration, conversion, and exchangeability privileges; may be declared or become due before the maturity date thereof; may provide such call or redemption privileges; may have such rank or priority; may be the subject of a put or agreement to repurchase by the authority or others; may be resold by the authority, once acquired, without the acquisition being considered the extinguishment of the bonds; may be issued for a project or for more than one project, whether or not such project is identified at the time of bond issuance; and may contain such other terms, covenants, assignments, and conditions as the bond resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or any indenture or trust agreement may provide. The authority may sell such bonds in such manner, at such price or prices, and on such terms and conditions as the authority determines.

(f) The bonds must be signed by the chair or vice chair of the authority; the corporate seal of the authority must be impressed, imprinted, or otherwise reproduced on the bonds; and the bonds must be attested by the signature of the secretary or assistant secretary of the authority. The signatures of the officers of the authority and the seal of the authority on any bond issued by the authority may be facsimile if the instrument is authenticated or countersigned by a trustee other than the authority itself or an officer or employee of the authority. All bonds issued under authority of this chapter bearing signatures or facsimiles of signatures of officers of the authority in office on the date of the signing thereof are valid and binding, notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor such officers whose signatures appear thereon have ceased to be officers of the authority. Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, interim certificates, in such form and with such provisions as the authority may determine, may be issued to the purchasers of bonds to be issued under this chapter.

(f) The bonds must be signed by the chair or vice chair of the authority; the corporate seal of the authority must be impressed, imprinted, or otherwise reproduced on the bonds; and the bonds must be attested by the signature of the secretary or assistant secretary of the authority. The signatures of the officers of the authority and the seal of the authority on any bond issued by the authority may be facsimile if the instrument is authenticated or countersigned by a trustee other than the authority itself or an officer or employee of the authority. All bonds issued under authority of this chapter bearing signatures or facsimiles of signatures of officers of the authority in office on the date of the signing thereof are valid and binding, notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor such officers whose signatures appear thereon have ceased to be officers of the authority. Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, interim certificates, in such form and with such provisions as the authority may determine, may be issued to the purchasers of bonds to be issued under this chapter.

(g) The provisions of this chapter and of any bond resolution, indenture, or trust agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter are a contract with every holder of the bonds; and the duties of the authority under this chapter and under any such bond resolution, indenture, or trust agreement are enforceable by any bondholder by mandamus or other appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity.

(g) The provisions of this chapter and of any bond resolution, indenture, or trust agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter are a contract with every holder of the bonds; and the duties of the authority under this chapter and under any such bond resolution, indenture, or trust agreement are enforceable by any bondholder by mandamus or other appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity.

(h) The authority may provide for the replacement of any bond which becomes mutilated, lost, or destroyed in the manner provided by the resolution, indenture, or trust agreement.

(h) The authority may provide for the replacement of any bond which becomes mutilated, lost, or destroyed in the manner provided by the resolution, indenture, or trust agreement.

(i)(1) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes for its single-family residential housing program in an aggregate amount exceeding $3 billion, excluding bonds and notes issued to refund outstanding bonds and notes. (2) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes for financing of enterprises, other than enterprises contained in a health facility and other than housing, exceeding $140 million and shall not issue any such bonds or notes after June 30, 1995; provided, however, that such limitations shall not apply with respect to bonds and notes issued to refund outstanding bonds and notes. (3) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes for the financing of health care services exceeding $30 million; provided, however, that such limitations shall not apply with respect to bonds and notes issued to refinance outstanding bonds and notes. (4) Any limitations with respect to interest rates or any maximum interest rate or rates found in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36, the “Revenue Bond Law,” the usury laws of this state, or any other laws of this state do not apply to bonds of the authority.

(i)(1) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes for its single-family residential housing program in an aggregate amount exceeding $3 billion, excluding bonds and notes issued to refund outstanding bonds and notes.

(i)(1) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes for its single-family residential housing program in an aggregate amount exceeding $3 billion, excluding bonds and notes issued to refund outstanding bonds and notes.

(2) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes for financing of enterprises, other than enterprises contained in a health facility and other than housing, exceeding $140 million and shall not issue any such bonds or notes after June 30, 1995; provided, however, that such limitations shall not apply with respect to bonds and notes issued to refund outstanding bonds and notes.

(2) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes for financing of enterprises, other than enterprises contained in a health facility and other than housing, exceeding $140 million and shall not issue any such bonds or notes after June 30, 1995; provided, however, that such limitations shall not apply with respect to bonds and notes issued to refund outstanding bonds and notes.

(3) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes for the financing of health care services exceeding $30 million; provided, however, that such limitations shall not apply with respect to bonds and notes issued to refinance outstanding bonds and notes.

(3) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes for the financing of health care services exceeding $30 million; provided, however, that such limitations shall not apply with respect to bonds and notes issued to refinance outstanding bonds and notes.

(4) Any limitations with respect to interest rates or any maximum interest rate or rates found in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36, the “Revenue Bond Law,” the usury laws of this state, or any other laws of this state do not apply to bonds of the authority.

(4) Any limitations with respect to interest rates or any maximum interest rate or rates found in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36, the “Revenue Bond Law,” the usury laws of this state, or any other laws of this state do not apply to bonds of the authority.

(j) All bonds issued by the authority under this chapter shall be issued and shall be validated by the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, under and in accordance with the procedures set forth in Code Sections 36-82-73 through 36-82-83 , which comprise a portion of the “Revenue Bond Law,” as now or hereafter in effect, except as provided in this chapter. Notes and other obligations of the authority may be, but are not required to be, so validated.

(j) All bonds issued by the authority under this chapter shall be issued and shall be validated by the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, under and in accordance with the procedures set forth in Code Sections 36-82-73 through 36-82-83 , which comprise a portion of the “Revenue Bond Law,” as now or hereafter in effect, except as provided in this chapter. Notes and other obligations of the authority may be, but are not required to be, so validated.

(k) All bonds must bear a certificate of validation signed by the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia. Such signature may be made on the certificate of validation of such bonds by facsimile or by manual execution, stating the date on which such bonds were validated; and such entry is original evidence of the fact of judgment and shall be received as original evidence in any court in this state.

(k) All bonds must bear a certificate of validation signed by the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia. Such signature may be made on the certificate of validation of such bonds by facsimile or by manual execution, stating the date on which such bonds were validated; and such entry is original evidence of the fact of judgment and shall be received as original evidence in any court in this state.

(l) The authority shall reimburse the district attorney for his or her actual costs, if any, associated with the bond validation proceedings. The fees payable to the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County for validation and confirmation shall be as follows for each bond, regardless of the denomination of such bond: $1.00 for each bond for the first 100 bonds; 25¢ for each of the next 400 bonds; and 10¢ for each bond over 500.

(l) The authority shall reimburse the district attorney for his or her actual costs, if any, associated with the bond validation proceedings. The fees payable to the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County for validation and confirmation shall be as follows for each bond, regardless of the denomination of such bond: $1.00 for each bond for the first 100 bonds; 25¢ for each of the next 400 bonds; and 10¢ for each bond over 500.

(m) In lieu of specifying the rate or rates of interest which bonds to be issued by the authority are to bear, the notice to the district attorney or the Attorney General; the notice to the public of the time, place, and date of the validation hearing; and the petition and complaint for validation may state that the bonds when issued will bear interest at a rate not exceeding a maximum per annum rate of interest (which may be fixed or may fluctuate or otherwise change from time to time) specified in such notices and the petition and complaint or may state that, if the bonds are to bear different rates of interest for different maturity dates, none of such rates will exceed the maximum rate (which may be fixed or may fluctuate or otherwise change from time to time) so specified; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting the right of the authority to sell such bonds at a discount, even if in doing so the effective interest cost resulting therefrom would exceed the maximum per annum interest rate specified in such notices and in the petition and complaint.

(m) In lieu of specifying the rate or rates of interest which bonds to be issued by the authority are to bear, the notice to the district attorney or the Attorney General; the notice to the public of the time, place, and date of the validation hearing; and the petition and complaint for validation may state that the bonds when issued will bear interest at a rate not exceeding a maximum per annum rate of interest (which may be fixed or may fluctuate or otherwise change from time to time) specified in such notices and the petition and complaint or may state that, if the bonds are to bear different rates of interest for different maturity dates, none of such rates will exceed the maximum rate (which may be fixed or may fluctuate or otherwise change from time to time) so specified; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting the right of the authority to sell such bonds at a discount, even if in doing so the effective interest cost resulting therefrom would exceed the maximum per annum interest rate specified in such notices and in the petition and complaint.

(n) Prior to issuance, all bonds shall be subject to the approval of the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.

(n) Prior to issuance, all bonds shall be subject to the approval of the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.

(o) Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, this chapter shall govern all civil claims, proceedings, and actions respecting debt of the authority evidenced by bonds.

(o) Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, this chapter shall govern all civil claims, proceedings, and actions respecting debt of the authority evidenced by bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-93 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-93
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-93
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the division to:

(1) Establish and administer, under the direction of a state records management officer, who shall be employed under the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board, a records management program;

(1) Establish and administer, under the direction of a state records management officer, who shall be employed under the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board, a records management program;

(2) Develop and issue procedures, rules, and regulations establishing standards for efficient and economical management methods relating to the creation, maintenance, utilization, retention, preservation, and disposition of records, filing equipment, supplies, microfilming of records, and vital records programs;

(2) Develop and issue procedures, rules, and regulations establishing standards for efficient and economical management methods relating to the creation, maintenance, utilization, retention, preservation, and disposition of records, filing equipment, supplies, microfilming of records, and vital records programs;

(3) Assist state agencies in implementing records programs by providing consultative services in records management, conducting surveys in order to recommend more efficient records management practices, and providing training for records management personnel; and

(3) Assist state agencies in implementing records programs by providing consultative services in records management, conducting surveys in order to recommend more efficient records management practices, and providing training for records management personnel; and

(4) Operate a records center or centers which shall accept all records transferred to it through the operation of approved retention schedules, provide secure storage and reference service for the same, and submit written notice to the applicable agency of intended destruction of records in accordance with approved retention schedules.

(4) Operate a records center or centers which shall accept all records transferred to it through the operation of approved retention schedules, provide secure storage and reference service for the same, and submit written notice to the applicable agency of intended destruction of records in accordance with approved retention schedules.
O.C.G.A. § 50-34-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 34 / Section 50-34-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-34-5
Status: in_force

(a) The powers of the authority shall be vested in the members of the board of directors in office from time to time; and a majority of members in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business and for the exercise of any power or function of the authority.

(a) The powers of the authority shall be vested in the members of the board of directors in office from time to time; and a majority of members in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business and for the exercise of any power or function of the authority.

(b) Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the board at any meeting thereof by the affirmative vote of a majority of present and voting board members.

(b) Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the board at any meeting thereof by the affirmative vote of a majority of present and voting board members.

(c) No vacancy in the membership of the board shall impair the right of the members to exercise all the powers and perform all duties of the board.

(c) No vacancy in the membership of the board shall impair the right of the members to exercise all the powers and perform all duties of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-63 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-63
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-63
Status: in_force

The gopher tortoise is designated as the official Georgia state reptile.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-37 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-37
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-37
Status: in_force

The authority may also provide for the replacement of any bond which becomes mutilated or is destroyed or lost.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-3
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall be assigned for administrative purposes to the Department of Administrative Services, as provided for in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(a) The authority shall be assigned for administrative purposes to the Department of Administrative Services, as provided for in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(b) The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority, in the same manner provided for in Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 .

(b) The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority, in the same manner provided for in Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-12 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-12
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-12
Status: in_force

Neither the members of the authority nor any officer or employee of the authority acting in behalf thereof, while acting within the scope of his or her authority, shall be subject to any liability resulting from:

(1) The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any project financed with the assistance of the authority;

(1) The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any project financed with the assistance of the authority;

(2) The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any solid waste system, sewerage system, environmental facility, or water system owned by a local government; or

(2) The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any solid waste system, sewerage system, environmental facility, or water system owned by a local government; or

(3) Carrying out any of the powers expressly given in this article.

(3) Carrying out any of the powers expressly given in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-11 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-11
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-11
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of Code Section 50-3-8 or 50-3-9 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-60-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-60-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-60.5
Status: in_force

In addition to recycling, each state agency, department, and authority shall take action to implement policies which require reduction and reuse of materials generated by state agencies. These policies shall include, but not be limited to, double-sided printing and copying, refilling and reusing laser printer cartridges, the purchase of source reduced products, and where feasible discontinuing the use of 8 1/2″ x 14″ paper. Replacement copier machines should include double-sided copying capability and shall be compatible with the use of paper containing recycled content.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-84 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-84
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-84
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Amusement or recreational establishment ” means an open-air establishment frequented by the public for amusement or recreation. Such an establishment shall be in a licensed fixed location located in this state and which has been in operation for at least 35 years. (2) “ Business location ” means any structure, vehicle, or establishment where a business is conducted. (3) “ Gross retail receipts ” means the total revenue derived by a business at any one business location from the sale of goods and services and the commission earned at any one business location on the sale of goods and services but shall not include revenue from the sale of goods or services for which the business will receive only a commission. The sale of goods or services for which the business will receive only a commission shall not include the sale of any item which the business has purchased for resale. Revenue shall not include the sale of goods and services at wholesale.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “ Amusement or recreational establishment ” means an open-air establishment frequented by the public for amusement or recreation. Such an establishment shall be in a licensed fixed location located in this state and which has been in operation for at least 35 years.

(1) “ Amusement or recreational establishment ” means an open-air establishment frequented by the public for amusement or recreation. Such an establishment shall be in a licensed fixed location located in this state and which has been in operation for at least 35 years.

(2) “ Business location ” means any structure, vehicle, or establishment where a business is conducted.

(2) “ Business location ” means any structure, vehicle, or establishment where a business is conducted.

(3) “ Gross retail receipts ” means the total revenue derived by a business at any one business location from the sale of goods and services and the commission earned at any one business location on the sale of goods and services but shall not include revenue from the sale of goods or services for which the business will receive only a commission. The sale of goods or services for which the business will receive only a commission shall not include the sale of any item which the business has purchased for resale. Revenue shall not include the sale of goods and services at wholesale.

(3) “ Gross retail receipts ” means the total revenue derived by a business at any one business location from the sale of goods and services and the commission earned at any one business location on the sale of goods and services but shall not include revenue from the sale of goods or services for which the business will receive only a commission. The sale of goods or services for which the business will receive only a commission shall not include the sale of any item which the business has purchased for resale. Revenue shall not include the sale of goods and services at wholesale.

(b)(1) No location owner or location operator shall derive more than 50 percent of such location owner's or location operator's monthly gross retail receipts for the business location in which the Class B machine or machines are situated from such Class B machines; provided, however, that revenues that are due to a master licensee or the corporation or noncash redemption that is earned by the player shall not be deemed revenue derived from Class B machines. (2) No location owner or location operator shall offer more than nine Class B machines to the public for play in the same business location; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply to an amusement or recreational establishment.

(b)(1) No location owner or location operator shall derive more than 50 percent of such location owner's or location operator's monthly gross retail receipts for the business location in which the Class B machine or machines are situated from such Class B machines; provided, however, that revenues that are due to a master licensee or the corporation or noncash redemption that is earned by the player shall not be deemed revenue derived from Class B machines.

(b)(1) No location owner or location operator shall derive more than 50 percent of such location owner's or location operator's monthly gross retail receipts for the business location in which the Class B machine or machines are situated from such Class B machines; provided, however, that revenues that are due to a master licensee or the corporation or noncash redemption that is earned by the player shall not be deemed revenue derived from Class B machines.

(2) No location owner or location operator shall offer more than nine Class B machines to the public for play in the same business location; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply to an amusement or recreational establishment.

(2) No location owner or location operator shall offer more than nine Class B machines to the public for play in the same business location; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply to an amusement or recreational establishment.

(c) For each business location which offers to the public one or more Class B machines, the location owner or location operator shall prepare a monthly verified report setting out separately by location in Georgia: (1) The gross receipts from the Class B machines; (2) The gross retail receipts for the business location; and (3) The net receipts of the Class B machines.

(c) For each business location which offers to the public one or more Class B machines, the location owner or location operator shall prepare a monthly verified report setting out separately by location in Georgia:

(1) The gross receipts from the Class B machines;

(1) The gross receipts from the Class B machines;

(2) The gross retail receipts for the business location; and

(2) The gross retail receipts for the business location; and

(3) The net receipts of the Class B machines.

(3) The net receipts of the Class B machines.

(c.1) Each person holding a Class B master license shall prepare a monthly verified report setting out separately by location in Georgia: (1) The gross receipts from the Class B machines which the master licensee maintains; and (2) The net receipts of the Class B machines.

(c.1) Each person holding a Class B master license shall prepare a monthly verified report setting out separately by location in Georgia:

(1) The gross receipts from the Class B machines which the master licensee maintains; and

(1) The gross receipts from the Class B machines which the master licensee maintains; and

(2) The net receipts of the Class B machines.

(2) The net receipts of the Class B machines.

(d) In accordance with the provisions of Code Section 50-27-73 and the procedures set out in Code Sections 50-27-74 and 50-27-75 , the corporation may fine an applicant or holder of a license, refuse to issue or renew a location license or master license, or revoke or suspend a location license or master license for single or repeated violations of subsection (b) of this Code section.

(d) In accordance with the provisions of Code Section 50-27-73 and the procedures set out in Code Sections 50-27-74 and 50-27-75 , the corporation may fine an applicant or holder of a license, refuse to issue or renew a location license or master license, or revoke or suspend a location license or master license for single or repeated violations of subsection (b) of this Code section.

(e) A location owner or location operator shall report the information prescribed in this Code section in the form required by the corporation. Such report shall be submitted in an electronic format approved by the corporation.

(e) A location owner or location operator shall report the information prescribed in this Code section in the form required by the corporation. Such report shall be submitted in an electronic format approved by the corporation.

(f) Beginning on August 20, 2013, and on the twentieth day of each month thereafter, for the previous month, the reports required by subsections (c) and (c.1) of this Code section shall be supplied to the corporation on forms provided by the corporation, including electronic means. The corporation shall be authorized to audit any records for any such business location or master licensee subject to this Code section. The corporation may contract with any state agencies to perform the audits authorized by this Code section, and it may contract or enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Revenue to enforce the provisions of this Code section.

(f) Beginning on August 20, 2013, and on the twentieth day of each month thereafter, for the previous month, the reports required by subsections (c) and (c.1) of this Code section shall be supplied to the corporation on forms provided by the corporation, including electronic means. The corporation shall be authorized to audit any records for any such business location or master licensee subject to this Code section. The corporation may contract with any state agencies to perform the audits authorized by this Code section, and it may contract or enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Revenue to enforce the provisions of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-76 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-76
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-76
Status: in_force

No form, document, or other written matter which is required by law or rule or regulation to be filed as a vital record under the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 31, which contains information which is exempt from disclosure under Code Section 31-10-25 , and which is temporarily kept or maintained in any file or with any other documents in the office of the judge or clerk of any court prior to filing with the Department of Public Health shall be open to inspection by the general public, even though the other papers or documents in such file may be open to inspection.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-34-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-34-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-34.1
Status: in_force

(a) Each regional commission shall have an executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the council and who shall be subject to appointment and removal by a majority vote of the members of the council. The executive director shall perform such duties as assigned by the council.

(a) Each regional commission shall have an executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the council and who shall be subject to appointment and removal by a majority vote of the members of the council. The executive director shall perform such duties as assigned by the council.

(b) Each regional commission council shall require performance standards for measurement of the activities of the regional commission. The council shall conduct an annual performance review of the executive director of the regional commission measured by standards developed by the council.

(b) Each regional commission council shall require performance standards for measurement of the activities of the regional commission. The council shall conduct an annual performance review of the executive director of the regional commission measured by standards developed by the council.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-1
Status: in_force

This article and Article 2 of this chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Building Authority Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-10-9 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 10 / Section 50-10-9
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-10-9
Status: in_force

The authority shall have all rights afforded the state by virtue of the Constitution of the United States, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to remove any such rights.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-42 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-42
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-42
Status: in_force

The revenues, rents, and earnings derived from any particular project or combined project or any and all funds from any source received by any department, board, commission, or agency of the state and pledged and allocated by it to the authority as security for the performance of any lease or leases or any and all revenues, rents, and earnings received by the authority, regardless of whether or not such rents, earnings, and revenues were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued unless otherwise pledged and allocated, may be pledged and allocated by the authority to the payment of the principal and interest on revenue bonds of the authority as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust instrument may provide; and such funds so pledged from whatever source received, which pledge may include funds received from one or more or all sources, shall be set aside at regular intervals as may be provided in the resolution or trust indenture into a sinking fund, which sinking fund shall be pledged to and charged with the payment of:

(1) The interest upon the revenue bonds as the interest falls due;

(1) The interest upon the revenue bonds as the interest falls due;

(2) The principal of the bonds as the same falls due;

(2) The principal of the bonds as the same falls due;

(3) The necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and interest; and

(3) The necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and interest; and

(4) Any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase as hereinabove provided.

(4) Any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase as hereinabove provided.

The use and disposition of the sinking fund shall be subject to such regulations as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, but, except as may otherwise be provided in the resolution or trust indenture, such sinking fund shall be a fund for the benefit of all revenue bonds without distinction or priority of one over another. Subject to the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, surplus moneys in the sinking fund may be applied to the purchasing or redemption of bonds; and any such bonds so purchased or redeemed shall immediately be canceled and shall not again be issued.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-93 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-93
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-93
Status: in_force

(a) It is in the public interest and it is provided by this article that: (1) A commission review each area plan prepared for use in an area by a political subdivision or by a public authority, commission, board, utility, or agency; (2) Each commission be designated as the official planning agency for all state and federal programs to be carried out in the area; and (3) A commission carry out such other planning functions for an area as may be assigned or delegated to the commission by other agencies or boards, public or private, and accepted by the commission.

(a) It is in the public interest and it is provided by this article that:

(1) A commission review each area plan prepared for use in an area by a political subdivision or by a public authority, commission, board, utility, or agency;

(1) A commission review each area plan prepared for use in an area by a political subdivision or by a public authority, commission, board, utility, or agency;

(2) Each commission be designated as the official planning agency for all state and federal programs to be carried out in the area; and

(2) Each commission be designated as the official planning agency for all state and federal programs to be carried out in the area; and

(3) A commission carry out such other planning functions for an area as may be assigned or delegated to the commission by other agencies or boards, public or private, and accepted by the commission.

(3) A commission carry out such other planning functions for an area as may be assigned or delegated to the commission by other agencies or boards, public or private, and accepted by the commission.

(b) As set forth in Code Section 50-8-83 , a commission shall be the planning and development commission for an area in accordance with Article 2 of this chapter.

(b) As set forth in Code Section 50-8-83 , a commission shall be the planning and development commission for an area in accordance with Article 2 of this chapter.

(c) All powers, duties, obligations, and property vested in or imposed upon any metropolitan planning commission in an area are transferred to, imposed upon, and vested in the commission created by this article as the successor of such commission.

(c) All powers, duties, obligations, and property vested in or imposed upon any metropolitan planning commission in an area are transferred to, imposed upon, and vested in the commission created by this article as the successor of such commission.

(d) A commission shall be designated for its area as the planning agency under 40 U.S.C.A. Section 461 and 40 U.S.C.A. Section 461(g) , as amended, P.L. 89-117 (1965), and P.L. 90-448 (1968); 42 U.S.C.A. Section 3725 , P.L. 90-351 (1968); 42 U.S.C.A. Section 246(b) , P.L. 89-749 , as amended, P.L. 90-174 (1967), and for comprehensive transportation studies required by 23 U.S.C.A. Sections 101 , 134 , P.L. 87-866 (1962); and 49 U.S.C.A. Section 1601, et seq. P.L. 88-365 (1964), as amended, and supplemented by administrative requirements of the United States Department of Transportation, and any similar law enacted before July 1, 1971. A commission is further granted all of the powers, duties, and authorities necessary to carry out its responsibilities and duties under such laws.

(d) A commission shall be designated for its area as the planning agency under 40 U.S.C.A. Section 461 and 40 U.S.C.A. Section 461(g) , as amended, P.L. 89-117 (1965), and P.L. 90-448 (1968); 42 U.S.C.A. Section 3725 , P.L. 90-351 (1968); 42 U.S.C.A. Section 246(b) , P.L. 89-749 , as amended, P.L. 90-174 (1967), and for comprehensive transportation studies required by 23 U.S.C.A. Sections 101 , 134 , P.L. 87-866 (1962); and 49 U.S.C.A. Section 1601, et seq. P.L. 88-365 (1964), as amended, and supplemented by administrative requirements of the United States Department of Transportation, and any similar law enacted before July 1, 1971. A commission is further granted all of the powers, duties, and authorities necessary to carry out its responsibilities and duties under such laws.

(e) A commission shall have power and authority to undertake such other planning functions within its area as may be assigned or delegated to the commission by other agencies or boards, public or private, and for which the commission accepts responsibility.

(e) A commission shall have power and authority to undertake such other planning functions within its area as may be assigned or delegated to the commission by other agencies or boards, public or private, and for which the commission accepts responsibility.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-65 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-65
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-65
Status: in_force

The Governor may rent out property purchased pursuant to Code Section 50-16-64 or sell the same at public outcry to the highest bidder, upon such terms as he may deem to be in the interests of the state, and may make the necessary conveyances for the same, provided that such sale shall be advertised in the same manner and for the same time as sheriff's sales.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-37 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-37
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-37
Status: in_force

(a) If a state government entity enters into or is the beneficiary of any agreement under which a third party agrees to hold a state government entity or the State Tort Claims Trust Fund harmless or to indemnify a state government entity or the State Tort Claims Trust Fund, or to provide insurance for those purposes, then the third party or the insurer, as the case may be, shall be liable to the State Tort Claims Trust Fund in accordance with such agreement or contract of insurance, for reimbursement of the amount of any disbursements from the State Tort Claims Trust Fund in satisfaction of any liability, whether established by judgment or settlement in accordance with this article, to the extent of the hold harmless obligation or requirement to procure insurance undertaken under such agreement or contract of insurance obtained pursuant to such agreement. The liability limits specified under Code Section 50-21-29 shall not be increased by the existence of hold harmless or indemnity obligations in such contractual agreements or by the obligation to procure insurance for such purposes or by the limits set forth in any such contractual agreement or contract of insurance procured pursuant thereto.

(a) If a state government entity enters into or is the beneficiary of any agreement under which a third party agrees to hold a state government entity or the State Tort Claims Trust Fund harmless or to indemnify a state government entity or the State Tort Claims Trust Fund, or to provide insurance for those purposes, then the third party or the insurer, as the case may be, shall be liable to the State Tort Claims Trust Fund in accordance with such agreement or contract of insurance, for reimbursement of the amount of any disbursements from the State Tort Claims Trust Fund in satisfaction of any liability, whether established by judgment or settlement in accordance with this article, to the extent of the hold harmless obligation or requirement to procure insurance undertaken under such agreement or contract of insurance obtained pursuant to such agreement. The liability limits specified under Code Section 50-21-29 shall not be increased by the existence of hold harmless or indemnity obligations in such contractual agreements or by the obligation to procure insurance for such purposes or by the limits set forth in any such contractual agreement or contract of insurance procured pursuant thereto.

(b) No policy of insurance shall be delivered in this state which negates the provisions of this Code section or which provides that the limits of the policy are excess over amounts payable from the State Tort Claims Trust Fund under this Code section.

(b) No policy of insurance shall be delivered in this state which negates the provisions of this Code section or which provides that the limits of the policy are excess over amounts payable from the State Tort Claims Trust Fund under this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-2
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the office of commissioner of economic development, who shall be executive office and administrative head of the department. The commissioner shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Economic Development. The compensation of the commissioner shall be fixed by the board. The commissioner shall assist the board in the performance of its duties, powers, and authority, and jurisdiction as the board shall provide. The commissioner shall receive expenses, including mileage, as do other state officials and employees.

(a) There is created the office of commissioner of economic development, who shall be executive office and administrative head of the department. The commissioner shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Economic Development. The compensation of the commissioner shall be fixed by the board. The commissioner shall assist the board in the performance of its duties, powers, and authority, and jurisdiction as the board shall provide. The commissioner shall receive expenses, including mileage, as do other state officials and employees.

(b) The board is authorized to designate an assistant commissioner, a deputy commissioner to be known as the deputy commissioner for Rural Georgia, and such other employees as are necessary to carry out and effectuate this chapter.

(b) The board is authorized to designate an assistant commissioner, a deputy commissioner to be known as the deputy commissioner for Rural Georgia, and such other employees as are necessary to carry out and effectuate this chapter.

(c) The commissioner is further authorized and empowered to reimburse authorized personnel of the department for the actual cost incurred in the pursuit of official business for all meals, taxis, parking, and the rental of automobiles when the use of such vehicles is less expensive or more efficient than other commercial transportation.

(c) The commissioner is further authorized and empowered to reimburse authorized personnel of the department for the actual cost incurred in the pursuit of official business for all meals, taxis, parking, and the rental of automobiles when the use of such vehicles is less expensive or more efficient than other commercial transportation.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-78 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-78
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-78
Status: in_force

In the discharge of their duties, the committees shall evaluate the performance of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board consistent with the following criteria:

(1) Prudent, legal, and accountable expenditure of public funds;

(1) Prudent, legal, and accountable expenditure of public funds;

(2) Efficient operation; and

(2) Efficient operation; and

(3) Performance of its statutory responsibilities.

(3) Performance of its statutory responsibilities.
O.C.G.A. § 50-20-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 20 / Section 50-20-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-20-7
Status: in_force

All reporting packages, financial statements, audit reports, and other schedules required by this chapter shall be public records and shall be made available for public inspection during regular office hours.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Lottery for Education Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-18 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-18
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-18
Status: in_force

(a) No lottery retailer contract shall be transferable or assignable. No lottery retailer shall contract with any person for lottery goods or services except with the approval of the board.

(a) No lottery retailer contract shall be transferable or assignable. No lottery retailer shall contract with any person for lottery goods or services except with the approval of the board.

(b) Lottery tickets and shares shall only be sold by the retailer stated on the lottery retailer certificate.

(b) Lottery tickets and shares shall only be sold by the retailer stated on the lottery retailer certificate.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-101 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-101
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-101
Status: in_force

(a) The Constitutional Amendments Publication Board shall assign to each proposed constitutional amendment and proposed new Constitution a number, which shall be used for the purpose of publishing the amendments and the Constitution.

(a) The Constitutional Amendments Publication Board shall assign to each proposed constitutional amendment and proposed new Constitution a number, which shall be used for the purpose of publishing the amendments and the Constitution.

(b) The same number which shall be assigned by the board to each proposed amendment and new Constitution shall also be used by the Secretary of State when the Secretary of State shall determine the form of the ballot for each general election in which such proposals shall be submitted to the electors for ratification or rejection.

(b) The same number which shall be assigned by the board to each proposed amendment and new Constitution shall also be used by the Secretary of State when the Secretary of State shall determine the form of the ballot for each general election in which such proposals shall be submitted to the electors for ratification or rejection.

(c) The board shall also assign to each proposed constitutional amendment a short title or heading of no more than 15 words that shall describe in summary form the substance of the proposal. The Secretary of State shall cause such short title or heading to be printed in boldface at the beginning of each proposed constitutional amendment that appears on the ballot.

(c) The board shall also assign to each proposed constitutional amendment a short title or heading of no more than 15 words that shall describe in summary form the substance of the proposal. The Secretary of State shall cause such short title or heading to be printed in boldface at the beginning of each proposed constitutional amendment that appears on the ballot.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-2
Status: in_force

(a) It is found and declared that the availability of adequate environmental facilities is an important element in the ability of a community to provide for the continuing economic growth and development that provide jobs for the state's citizens. It is also recognized that many communities lack the financial resources to provide for the needed facilities that both protect the environment and provide for such future economic expansion. Financial assistance is an important aid for the local governments in meeting these needs and it is declared in the public interest and for the public benefit and good and is so desired as a matter of legislative intent.

(a) It is found and declared that the availability of adequate environmental facilities is an important element in the ability of a community to provide for the continuing economic growth and development that provide jobs for the state's citizens. It is also recognized that many communities lack the financial resources to provide for the needed facilities that both protect the environment and provide for such future economic expansion. Financial assistance is an important aid for the local governments in meeting these needs and it is declared in the public interest and for the public benefit and good and is so desired as a matter of legislative intent.

(b) It is the purpose and intent of this article to provide an instrumentality to assist in constructing, extending, rehabilitating, repairing, and renewing environmental facilities and to assist in the financing of such needs by providing grants, loans, bonds, and other assistance to local governments and instrumentalities of the state.

(b) It is the purpose and intent of this article to provide an instrumentality to assist in constructing, extending, rehabilitating, repairing, and renewing environmental facilities and to assist in the financing of such needs by providing grants, loans, bonds, and other assistance to local governments and instrumentalities of the state.

(c) The authority shall receive all assets of the Georgia Development Authority held immediately prior to the creation of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority except those assets received under the provisions of Public Law 499, Eighty-first Congress, Second Session, or funds or assets derived from such funds or assets. The authority shall be responsible for any contracts, leases, agreements, or other obligations entered into regarding the environmental facilities projects of the Georgia Development Authority prior to the creation of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority is substituted as party to any such contract, agreement, lease, or other obligation and shall be responsible for performance thereon as if it had been the original party and shall be entitled to all benefits and rights of enforcement by any other parties to such contracts, agreements, leases, or other obligations.

(c) The authority shall receive all assets of the Georgia Development Authority held immediately prior to the creation of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority except those assets received under the provisions of Public Law 499, Eighty-first Congress, Second Session, or funds or assets derived from such funds or assets. The authority shall be responsible for any contracts, leases, agreements, or other obligations entered into regarding the environmental facilities projects of the Georgia Development Authority prior to the creation of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority is substituted as party to any such contract, agreement, lease, or other obligation and shall be responsible for performance thereon as if it had been the original party and shall be entitled to all benefits and rights of enforcement by any other parties to such contracts, agreements, leases, or other obligations.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-73 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-73
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-73
Status: in_force

Square dancing is designated as the official Georgia folk dance.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-29 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-29
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-29
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation may enter into intelligence sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreements with the federal government, law enforcement agencies, lottery regulation agencies, and gaming enforcement agencies of other jurisdictions which provide for and regulate the use of information provided and received pursuant to the agreement.

(a) The corporation may enter into intelligence sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreements with the federal government, law enforcement agencies, lottery regulation agencies, and gaming enforcement agencies of other jurisdictions which provide for and regulate the use of information provided and received pursuant to the agreement.

(b) Records, documents, and information in the possession of the corporation received pursuant to an intelligence-sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreement entered into by the corporation with a federal department or agency, any law enforcement agency, or the lottery regulation or gaming enforcement agency of any jurisdiction shall be considered investigative records of a law enforcement agency and are not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of this title and shall not be released under any condition without the permission of the person or agency providing the record or information.

(b) Records, documents, and information in the possession of the corporation received pursuant to an intelligence-sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreement entered into by the corporation with a federal department or agency, any law enforcement agency, or the lottery regulation or gaming enforcement agency of any jurisdiction shall be considered investigative records of a law enforcement agency and are not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of this title and shall not be released under any condition without the permission of the person or agency providing the record or information.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-7
Status: in_force

(a) The tribunal's principal location shall be located in Fulton County, Georgia, and in a building that is separate and apart from any building in which the commissioner has an office.

(a) The tribunal's principal location shall be located in Fulton County, Georgia, and in a building that is separate and apart from any building in which the commissioner has an office.

(b) The tribunal may, but shall not be required to, conduct hearings at its principal location in Fulton County. The tribunal may also hold hearings at any place within this state, with a view toward securing to taxpayers a reasonable opportunity to appear before the tribunal with as little inconvenience and expense as practicable. When the tribunal holds hearings outside of its principal location, it shall do so in a place that is physically separate from facilities regularly occupied by the commissioner.

(b) The tribunal may, but shall not be required to, conduct hearings at its principal location in Fulton County. The tribunal may also hold hearings at any place within this state, with a view toward securing to taxpayers a reasonable opportunity to appear before the tribunal with as little inconvenience and expense as practicable. When the tribunal holds hearings outside of its principal location, it shall do so in a place that is physically separate from facilities regularly occupied by the commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-123 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-123
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-123
Status: in_force

(a) Each rural economic development area may submit to the Department of Community Affairs proposed economic development projects by January 1, 1989. All proposed projects shall be endorsed by the appropriate local government and shall be evaluated for funding based upon rating and selection criteria prepared by the department in consultation with state agencies, local governments, regional commissions, local development organizations, and others. Such criteria shall be approved by the Board of Community Affairs.

(a) Each rural economic development area may submit to the Department of Community Affairs proposed economic development projects by January 1, 1989. All proposed projects shall be endorsed by the appropriate local government and shall be evaluated for funding based upon rating and selection criteria prepared by the department in consultation with state agencies, local governments, regional commissions, local development organizations, and others. Such criteria shall be approved by the Board of Community Affairs.

(b) The department shall be authorized to expend funds available to the department under subsection (c) of this Code section to assist in the implementation of projects approved under the procedures outlined in this Code section. In carrying out the intent of this Code section, the Department of Community Affairs, state agencies, regional commissions, local governments, local development organizations, and other agencies or organizations receiving funding from the department are authorized to incorporate other public or private funds into project budgets needed to assure the feasibility of proposed economic development projects authorized under this article.

(b) The department shall be authorized to expend funds available to the department under subsection (c) of this Code section to assist in the implementation of projects approved under the procedures outlined in this Code section. In carrying out the intent of this Code section, the Department of Community Affairs, state agencies, regional commissions, local governments, local development organizations, and other agencies or organizations receiving funding from the department are authorized to incorporate other public or private funds into project budgets needed to assure the feasibility of proposed economic development projects authorized under this article.

(c) The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section shall come from funds appropriated to the Department of Community Affairs specifically for such purpose.

(c) The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section shall come from funds appropriated to the Department of Community Affairs specifically for such purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5a-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5A / Section 50-5a-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5A-2
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall post bond to the state in the sum of $200,000.00 with a bonding company duly licensed to do business in the state and approved by the Governor, the annual premium of the bond to be paid from funds appropriated to the Office of the State Treasurer. The bond shall be conditioned as follows:

(1) That the state treasurer faithfully discharge, execute, and perform all and singular the duties required of him or her by virtue of the office and the Constitution and laws of this state;

(1) That the state treasurer faithfully discharge, execute, and perform all and singular the duties required of him or her by virtue of the office and the Constitution and laws of this state;

(2) That the state treasurer faithfully account for and pay over all state moneys received by him or her from time to time by virtue of the office; and

(2) That the state treasurer faithfully account for and pay over all state moneys received by him or her from time to time by virtue of the office; and

(3) That the state treasurer safely deliver to his or her successor all records, moneys, vouchers, accounts, and effects whatsoever belonging to the office.

(3) That the state treasurer safely deliver to his or her successor all records, moneys, vouchers, accounts, and effects whatsoever belonging to the office.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-5
Status: in_force

The authority shall have the powers:

(1) To have a seal and alter the same at pleasure;

(1) To have a seal and alter the same at pleasure;

(2) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes;

(2) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes;

(3) To acquire in its own name by purchase, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, or by condemnation, in accordance with any and all laws applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, real property or rights of easements therein or franchises necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes and to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall continue and to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of or disposal of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the authority, the authority being under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under this chapter except from the funds provided under the authority of this chapter; and in any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the action or proceeding as may be just to the authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned. No property shall be acquired under this chapter upon which any lien or other encumbrance exists unless at the time such property is so acquired a sufficient sum of money is deposited in trust to pay and redeem the fair value of the lien or encumbrance; and if the authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on lands which are a part of the real estate holdings of the state, the Governor is authorized to execute for and on behalf of the state a lease of the lands to the authority for such parcel or parcels as shall be needed for a period not to exceed 50 years. If the authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on any other lands the title to which shall then be in the state, the Governor is authorized to convey, for and in behalf of the state, title to such lands to the authority;

(3) To acquire in its own name by purchase, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, or by condemnation, in accordance with any and all laws applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, real property or rights of easements therein or franchises necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes and to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall continue and to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of or disposal of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the authority, the authority being under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under this chapter except from the funds provided under the authority of this chapter; and in any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the action or proceeding as may be just to the authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned. No property shall be acquired under this chapter upon which any lien or other encumbrance exists unless at the time such property is so acquired a sufficient sum of money is deposited in trust to pay and redeem the fair value of the lien or encumbrance; and if the authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on lands which are a part of the real estate holdings of the state, the Governor is authorized to execute for and on behalf of the state a lease of the lands to the authority for such parcel or parcels as shall be needed for a period not to exceed 50 years. If the authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on any other lands the title to which shall then be in the state, the Governor is authorized to convey, for and in behalf of the state, title to such lands to the authority;

(4) To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, fiscal agents, and attorneys, and fix their compensation and to serve as financial adviser and agent to other state authorities;

(4) To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, fiscal agents, and attorneys, and fix their compensation and to serve as financial adviser and agent to other state authorities;

(5) To make contracts and leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for construction of projects and leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use of projects which it causes to be erected or acquired; and any and all political subdivisions, departments, institutions, or agencies of the state are authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with the authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they deem advisable. Without limiting the generality of the above, authority is specifically granted to any department, board, commission, agency, or appellate court of the state to enter into contracts and lease agreements for the use or concerning the use of any structure, building, or facilities or a combination of any two or more structures, buildings, or facilities of the authority for a term not exceeding 50 years; and any department, board, commission, or agency of the state may obligate itself to pay an agreed sum for the use of the property so leased and also to obligate itself as part of the lease contract to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the property leased from the authority;

(5) To make contracts and leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for construction of projects and leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use of projects which it causes to be erected or acquired; and any and all political subdivisions, departments, institutions, or agencies of the state are authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with the authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they deem advisable. Without limiting the generality of the above, authority is specifically granted to any department, board, commission, agency, or appellate court of the state to enter into contracts and lease agreements for the use or concerning the use of any structure, building, or facilities or a combination of any two or more structures, buildings, or facilities of the authority for a term not exceeding 50 years; and any department, board, commission, or agency of the state may obligate itself to pay an agreed sum for the use of the property so leased and also to obligate itself as part of the lease contract to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the property leased from the authority;

(6) To construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and manage projects, as defined in Code Section 50-9-2 , to be located on property owned by or leased by the authority, the cost of any such project to be paid in whole or in part from the proceeds of revenue bonds of the authority or from such proceeds and any grant from the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof;

(6) To construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and manage projects, as defined in Code Section 50-9-2 , to be located on property owned by or leased by the authority, the cost of any such project to be paid in whole or in part from the proceeds of revenue bonds of the authority or from such proceeds and any grant from the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof;

(7) To accept loans or grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States or the agency or instrumentality may impose;

(7) To accept loans or grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States or the agency or instrumentality may impose;

(8) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to issue negotiable revenue bonds payable solely from funds pledged for that purpose and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the holders thereof;

(8) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to issue negotiable revenue bonds payable solely from funds pledged for that purpose and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the holders thereof;

(9) To exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions, which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state; and

(9) To exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions, which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state; and

(10) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this chapter.

(10) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-2-27 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 50-2-27
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-2-27
Status: in_force

(a) The consent of this state is given to the retrocession of jurisdiction, either partially or wholly, by the United States over land owned by the United States within the boundaries of this state; and the Governor is authorized to accept for the state such retrocession of jurisdiction.

(a) The consent of this state is given to the retrocession of jurisdiction, either partially or wholly, by the United States over land owned by the United States within the boundaries of this state; and the Governor is authorized to accept for the state such retrocession of jurisdiction.

(b) Retrocession of jurisdiction shall be effected upon written notice by the principal officer of the agency of the United States having supervision and control over the land to the Governor, such notice describing the land by metes and bounds and specifying the nature of the jurisdiction therein to be retroceded to the state and the entry of acceptance upon the written notice by the Governor.

(b) Retrocession of jurisdiction shall be effected upon written notice by the principal officer of the agency of the United States having supervision and control over the land to the Governor, such notice describing the land by metes and bounds and specifying the nature of the jurisdiction therein to be retroceded to the state and the entry of acceptance upon the written notice by the Governor.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-55 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-55
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-55
Status: in_force

The commissioner of administrative services may adopt, modify, or abrogate rules and regulations covering the following purposes, in addition to those authorized elsewhere in this part:

(1) Requiring monthly reports by state departments, institutions, or agencies of stocks, supplies, materials, and equipment on hand and prescribing the form of such reports;

(1) Requiring monthly reports by state departments, institutions, or agencies of stocks, supplies, materials, and equipment on hand and prescribing the form of such reports;

(2) Prescribing the manner in which supplies, materials, and equipment shall be delivered, stored, and distributed;

(2) Prescribing the manner in which supplies, materials, and equipment shall be delivered, stored, and distributed;

(3) Prescribing the manner of inspecting deliveries of supplies, material, and equipment and making chemical or physical tests of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries to determine whether deliveries have been made to the departments, institutions, or agencies in compliance with specifications;

(3) Prescribing the manner of inspecting deliveries of supplies, material, and equipment and making chemical or physical tests of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries to determine whether deliveries have been made to the departments, institutions, or agencies in compliance with specifications;

(4) Prescribing the manner in which purchases shall be made by the Department of Administrative Services in all emergencies as defined in Code Section 50-5-71 ; and

(4) Prescribing the manner in which purchases shall be made by the Department of Administrative Services in all emergencies as defined in Code Section 50-5-71 ; and

(5) Providing for such other matters as may be necessary to give effect to the foregoing rules and the provisions of this part.

(5) Providing for such other matters as may be necessary to give effect to the foregoing rules and the provisions of this part.
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 24 / Section 50-24-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-24-6
Status: in_force

This chapter establishes minimum standards for contractors and in no way limits or restrains contractors from implementing additional procedures and policies having the objectives of achieving and maintaining a drug-free workplace.
O.C.G.A. § 50-1-11 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 50-1-11
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-1-11
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Agency ” means: (A) Every state department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, public corporation, and authority; (B) Every county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state; (C) Every department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, authority, or similar body of each such county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of this state; and (D) Every city, county, regional, or other authority established pursuant to the laws of this state. (2) “ COVID-19 ” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and any mutation or viral fragments thereof, or any disease or condition caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which was the subject of the public health state of emergency declared by the Governor on March 14, 2020.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “ Agency ” means: (A) Every state department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, public corporation, and authority; (B) Every county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state; (C) Every department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, authority, or similar body of each such county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of this state; and (D) Every city, county, regional, or other authority established pursuant to the laws of this state.

(1) “ Agency ” means:

(A) Every state department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, public corporation, and authority;

(A) Every state department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, public corporation, and authority;

(B) Every county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state;

(B) Every county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state;

(C) Every department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, authority, or similar body of each such county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of this state; and

(C) Every department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, authority, or similar body of each such county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of this state; and

(D) Every city, county, regional, or other authority established pursuant to the laws of this state.

(D) Every city, county, regional, or other authority established pursuant to the laws of this state.

(2) “ COVID-19 ” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and any mutation or viral fragments thereof, or any disease or condition caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which was the subject of the public health state of emergency declared by the Governor on March 14, 2020.

(2) “ COVID-19 ” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and any mutation or viral fragments thereof, or any disease or condition caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which was the subject of the public health state of emergency declared by the Governor on March 14, 2020.

(b)(1) No agency shall require proof of COVID-19 vaccination of any person as a condition of providing any service or access to any facility, issuing any license, permit, or other type of authorization, or performing any duty of such agency. (2) No agency, through any rule, regulation, ordinance, resolution, or other action shall require that any person or private entity require proof of COVID-19 vaccination of any person as a condition of providing any service or access to any facility, or as a condition of such person or private entity's performance of any regular activity by such person or private entity.

(b)(1) No agency shall require proof of COVID-19 vaccination of any person as a condition of providing any service or access to any facility, issuing any license, permit, or other type of authorization, or performing any duty of such agency.

(b)(1) No agency shall require proof of COVID-19 vaccination of any person as a condition of providing any service or access to any facility, issuing any license, permit, or other type of authorization, or performing any duty of such agency.

(2) No agency, through any rule, regulation, ordinance, resolution, or other action shall require that any person or private entity require proof of COVID-19 vaccination of any person as a condition of providing any service or access to any facility, or as a condition of such person or private entity's performance of any regular activity by such person or private entity.

(2) No agency, through any rule, regulation, ordinance, resolution, or other action shall require that any person or private entity require proof of COVID-19 vaccination of any person as a condition of providing any service or access to any facility, or as a condition of such person or private entity's performance of any regular activity by such person or private entity.

(c) This Code section shall not apply if compliance with this Code section would require an agency to violate one or more regulations of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or any federal contractual terms applying to workplace locations in which one or more individuals are working on or in connection with a federal government contract.

(c) This Code section shall not apply if compliance with this Code section would require an agency to violate one or more regulations of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or any federal contractual terms applying to workplace locations in which one or more individuals are working on or in connection with a federal government contract.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-64 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-64
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-64
Status: in_force

(a) The drama, The Reach of Song , is designated as the official historic drama of the State of Georgia.

(a) The drama, The Reach of Song , is designated as the official historic drama of the State of Georgia.

(b) The Department of Economic Development and other public agencies and leaders in the tourism industry are encouraged to work together to maximize advertising programs which permit citizens of other states and nations to learn of the historic drama and to visit the State of Georgia for tourism purposes.

(b) The Department of Economic Development and other public agencies and leaders in the tourism industry are encouraged to work together to maximize advertising programs which permit citizens of other states and nations to learn of the historic drama and to visit the State of Georgia for tourism purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-66 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-66
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-66
Status: in_force

No officer of this state shall be allowed to receive any commission, interest, compensation, or reward for himself from any source for the depositing of the state's money in depositories or for continuing such deposits. Any officer of this state who receives any such commission, interest, compensation, or reward for himself shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than seven nor more than 20 years and shall be disqualified to hold office.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-81 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-81
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-81
Status: in_force

(a) The state or any department, agency, political subdivision, or municipality of the state may enter into and make any contract with the United States or with any department or agency thereof for the purchase, lease, or other acquisition of any equipment, supplies, material, or other property, both real and personal; and any political subdivision or municipality of the state may contract with the state or any department or agency thereof for the purchase, lease, or other acquisition of any such equipment, supplies, materials, or other property, both real and personal. Either of such contracts may be made without: (1) Publicly advertising for bids or posting notices of expenditures; (2) Inviting or receiving competitive bids; or (3) Requiring delivery of purchases before payment.

(a) The state or any department, agency, political subdivision, or municipality of the state may enter into and make any contract with the United States or with any department or agency thereof for the purchase, lease, or other acquisition of any equipment, supplies, material, or other property, both real and personal; and any political subdivision or municipality of the state may contract with the state or any department or agency thereof for the purchase, lease, or other acquisition of any such equipment, supplies, materials, or other property, both real and personal. Either of such contracts may be made without:

(1) Publicly advertising for bids or posting notices of expenditures;

(1) Publicly advertising for bids or posting notices of expenditures;

(2) Inviting or receiving competitive bids; or

(2) Inviting or receiving competitive bids; or

(3) Requiring delivery of purchases before payment.

(3) Requiring delivery of purchases before payment.

(b) The appropriate authority of the state, department, agency, political subdivision, or municipality may designate an employee or officeholder to enter bids at sales of equipment, supplies, material, or other property, both real and personal, owned by the United States or an agency thereof. The person may be authorized to make any payments required in connection with the bidding and sale.

(b) The appropriate authority of the state, department, agency, political subdivision, or municipality may designate an employee or officeholder to enter bids at sales of equipment, supplies, material, or other property, both real and personal, owned by the United States or an agency thereof. The person may be authorized to make any payments required in connection with the bidding and sale.

(c) This Code section shall apply only to contracts made with the United States or with any department or agency thereof by the state or any department, agency, political subdivision, or municipality of the state or to any contracts made with the state by any political subdivision or municipality thereof.

(c) This Code section shall apply only to contracts made with the United States or with any department or agency thereof by the state or any department, agency, political subdivision, or municipality of the state or to any contracts made with the state by any political subdivision or municipality thereof.

(d) This Code section shall not be construed to repeal, alter, amend, change, or modify in any manner whatsoever any general, local, or special law as to the method of procedure or requirements provided for the making of any contract by any of the stated authorities other than the kind of contracts set forth in this Code section.

(d) This Code section shall not be construed to repeal, alter, amend, change, or modify in any manner whatsoever any general, local, or special law as to the method of procedure or requirements provided for the making of any contract by any of the stated authorities other than the kind of contracts set forth in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-4-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 4 / Section 50-4-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-4-6
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “institution” means any physical facility operated by the executive branch of state government which is used in the delivery of any governmental services and which has an annual operating budget in excess of $1 million.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “institution” means any physical facility operated by the executive branch of state government which is used in the delivery of any governmental services and which has an annual operating budget in excess of $1 million.

(b) No contract between a state agency and a private provider or vendor for the operation of all or part of an institution under the control of the agency shall be entered into unless it is preceded by a feasibility study which makes the following findings: (1) That the state employees who are employed in the operation of the institution prior to the transfer of operation to the private provider or vendor will have a reasonable opportunity to apply for continued employment either with the state or with the private provider or vendor; or (2) That any state employees who are displaced or discharged from employment as a result of the transfer of operation to the private provider or vendor will be eligible for participation in an employment assistance program to be implemented by the state and coordinated by the Department of Labor and which shall be designed to assist such persons in securing other employment. The program shall include such educational programs, vocational skills programs, apprenticeship training programs, on-the-job training programs, job search and job development programs, and other occupational training or retraining programs as are determined by the Department of Labor to best promote the goals of employability and employment of such persons.

(b) No contract between a state agency and a private provider or vendor for the operation of all or part of an institution under the control of the agency shall be entered into unless it is preceded by a feasibility study which makes the following findings:

(1) That the state employees who are employed in the operation of the institution prior to the transfer of operation to the private provider or vendor will have a reasonable opportunity to apply for continued employment either with the state or with the private provider or vendor; or

(1) That the state employees who are employed in the operation of the institution prior to the transfer of operation to the private provider or vendor will have a reasonable opportunity to apply for continued employment either with the state or with the private provider or vendor; or

(2) That any state employees who are displaced or discharged from employment as a result of the transfer of operation to the private provider or vendor will be eligible for participation in an employment assistance program to be implemented by the state and coordinated by the Department of Labor and which shall be designed to assist such persons in securing other employment. The program shall include such educational programs, vocational skills programs, apprenticeship training programs, on-the-job training programs, job search and job development programs, and other occupational training or retraining programs as are determined by the Department of Labor to best promote the goals of employability and employment of such persons.

(2) That any state employees who are displaced or discharged from employment as a result of the transfer of operation to the private provider or vendor will be eligible for participation in an employment assistance program to be implemented by the state and coordinated by the Department of Labor and which shall be designed to assist such persons in securing other employment. The program shall include such educational programs, vocational skills programs, apprenticeship training programs, on-the-job training programs, job search and job development programs, and other occupational training or retraining programs as are determined by the Department of Labor to best promote the goals of employability and employment of such persons.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-213 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-213
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-213
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than July 1, 1992, using the most current data available from the Department of Labor and the United States Department of Commerce, the commissioner shall rank and designate as less developed counties the lower 25 percent of all counties in this state using a combination of the following factors: (1) Highest unemployment rate for the most recent 36 month period; (2) Lowest per capita income for the most recent 36 month period; (3) Highest percentage of residents whose income is below the poverty level according to the most recent data available; and (4) Average weekly manufacturing wage according to the most recent data available.

(a) Not later than July 1, 1992, using the most current data available from the Department of Labor and the United States Department of Commerce, the commissioner shall rank and designate as less developed counties the lower 25 percent of all counties in this state using a combination of the following factors:

(1) Highest unemployment rate for the most recent 36 month period;

(1) Highest unemployment rate for the most recent 36 month period;

(2) Lowest per capita income for the most recent 36 month period;

(2) Lowest per capita income for the most recent 36 month period;

(3) Highest percentage of residents whose income is below the poverty level according to the most recent data available; and

(3) Highest percentage of residents whose income is below the poverty level according to the most recent data available; and

(4) Average weekly manufacturing wage according to the most recent data available.

(4) Average weekly manufacturing wage according to the most recent data available.

(b) The commissioner shall be authorized to include in the designation provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section any county which, in the opinion of the commissioner of community affairs, undergoes a sudden and severe period of economic distress caused by the closing of one or more business enterprises located in such county. No designation made pursuant to this subsection shall operate to displace or remove any other county previously designated as a less developed area.

(b) The commissioner shall be authorized to include in the designation provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section any county which, in the opinion of the commissioner of community affairs, undergoes a sudden and severe period of economic distress caused by the closing of one or more business enterprises located in such county. No designation made pursuant to this subsection shall operate to displace or remove any other county previously designated as a less developed area.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-32 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-32
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-32
Status: in_force

In case any officer whose signature appears on any bonds or whose facsimile signature appears on any coupon ceases to be an officer before the delivery of the bonds, the signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if he had remained in office until the delivery. All such bonds shall be signed by the chairman of the authority, and the official seal of the authority shall be affixed thereto and attested by the secretary of the authority; and any coupons attached thereto shall bear the signature or facsimile signature of the chairman of the authority. Any coupon may bear the facsimile signature of such person and any bond may be signed, sealed, and attested on behalf of the authority by such persons as at the actual time of the execution of the bonds shall be duly authorized or hold the proper office, although at the date of the bonds the persons may not have been so authorized or shall not have held such office.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-300 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-300
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-300
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of community affairs.

(1) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of community affairs.

(2) “ Department ” means the Department of Community Affairs.

(2) “ Department ” means the Department of Community Affairs.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-20-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-20-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-20.1
Status: in_force

A petition for judicial review of a final decision in a contested case issued by an administrative law judge pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 50-13-41 shall be subject to judicial review in the same manner as provided in Code Section 50-13-19 except that the procedure and standard of judicial review specifically provided for an agency shall be applied and shall not be affected, altered, or changed by Article 2 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-4
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State is designated as the custodian of the state flag. From funds made available for such purpose, the Secretary of State shall procure suitable state flags; and he shall be authorized to furnish, without cost, to the various public schools of this state, to the superior and state courts, and to other departments and agencies of the state, counties, or municipal authorities, such flags for their use in displaying same. From such funds he is authorized also to procure such flags and facsimiles thereof as may cause the flag sufficiently and properly to be made known and displayed.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-69 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-69
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-69
Status: in_force

(a) If the needed supplies, materials, equipment, or service can reasonably be expected to be acquired for less than $25,000.00 and is not available on state contracts or through statutorily required sources, the purchase may be effectuated without competitive bidding. The commissioner of administrative services may by rule and regulation authorize the various offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state to make purchases in their own behalf and may provide the circumstances and conditions under which such purchases may be effected. In order to assist and advise the commissioner of administrative services in making determinations to allow offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state to make purchases in their own behalf, there is created a Purchasing Advisory Council consisting of the executive director of the Georgia Technology Authority or his or her designee; the director of the Office of Planning and Budget or his or her designee; the chancellor of the University System of Georgia or his or her designee; the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia or his or her designee; the commissioner of transportation or his or her designee; the Secretary of State or his or her designee; the commissioner of human services or his or her designee; the commissioner of community health or his or her designee; the commissioner of public health or his or her designee; the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities or his or her designee; and one member to be appointed by the Governor. The commissioner of administrative services shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations governing meetings of such council and the method and manner in which such council will assist and advise the commissioner of administrative services.

(a) If the needed supplies, materials, equipment, or service can reasonably be expected to be acquired for less than $25,000.00 and is not available on state contracts or through statutorily required sources, the purchase may be effectuated without competitive bidding. The commissioner of administrative services may by rule and regulation authorize the various offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state to make purchases in their own behalf and may provide the circumstances and conditions under which such purchases may be effected. In order to assist and advise the commissioner of administrative services in making determinations to allow offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state to make purchases in their own behalf, there is created a Purchasing Advisory Council consisting of the executive director of the Georgia Technology Authority or his or her designee; the director of the Office of Planning and Budget or his or her designee; the chancellor of the University System of Georgia or his or her designee; the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia or his or her designee; the commissioner of transportation or his or her designee; the Secretary of State or his or her designee; the commissioner of human services or his or her designee; the commissioner of community health or his or her designee; the commissioner of public health or his or her designee; the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities or his or her designee; and one member to be appointed by the Governor. The commissioner of administrative services shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations governing meetings of such council and the method and manner in which such council will assist and advise the commissioner of administrative services.

(b) The department shall establish a central bid registry to advertise the various procurement and bid opportunities of state government. Such central bid registry shall be entitled the Georgia Procurement Registry and shall operate in accordance with appropriate rules and regulations applicable to the department's responsibility to manage the state's procurement system. It shall be the responsibility of each agency, department, board, commission, authority, and council to report to the department its bid opportunities in a manner prescribed by the Department of Administrative Services. The commissioner of administrative services is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out this responsibility and shall determine the most economical method to conduct public notification of such bid opportunities.

(b) The department shall establish a central bid registry to advertise the various procurement and bid opportunities of state government. Such central bid registry shall be entitled the Georgia Procurement Registry and shall operate in accordance with appropriate rules and regulations applicable to the department's responsibility to manage the state's procurement system. It shall be the responsibility of each agency, department, board, commission, authority, and council to report to the department its bid opportunities in a manner prescribed by the Department of Administrative Services. The commissioner of administrative services is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out this responsibility and shall determine the most economical method to conduct public notification of such bid opportunities.

(c) The Department of Administrative Services is authorized to permit departments, institutions, and agencies of state government to utilize a procurement card that will electronically pay and monitor payments by state institutions pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section subject to approval of the State Depository Board pursuant to the State Depository Board's authority to prescribe cash management policies and procedures for state agencies under Code Section 50-17-51 . All purchases made through procurement cards shall be included on a monthly summary report to be prepared by each state department, institution, and agency in a form to be approved by the Department of Administrative Services.

(c) The Department of Administrative Services is authorized to permit departments, institutions, and agencies of state government to utilize a procurement card that will electronically pay and monitor payments by state institutions pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section subject to approval of the State Depository Board pursuant to the State Depository Board's authority to prescribe cash management policies and procedures for state agencies under Code Section 50-17-51 . All purchases made through procurement cards shall be included on a monthly summary report to be prepared by each state department, institution, and agency in a form to be approved by the Department of Administrative Services.

(d) The commissioner of administrative services shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this Code section.

(d) The commissioner of administrative services shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this Code section.

(e) Nothing in this Code section shall apply to or affect the laws, rules, and regulations governing emergency purchases.

(e) Nothing in this Code section shall apply to or affect the laws, rules, and regulations governing emergency purchases.

(f) The Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services may enter into contracts for the purchase of or may purchase placements for children in the care or custody of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services without competitive bidding pursuant to the oversight and authority of the director of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services.

(f) The Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services may enter into contracts for the purchase of or may purchase placements for children in the care or custody of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services without competitive bidding pursuant to the oversight and authority of the director of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-91 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-91
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-91
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Agency” means any state office, department, division, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other separate unit of state government created or established by law.

(1) “Agency” means any state office, department, division, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other separate unit of state government created or established by law.

(2) “Court record” means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books (except books formally organized in libraries), microfilm, magnetic tape, or other material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or, in the necessary performance of any judicial function, created or received by an official of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and any superior, state, juvenile, probate, or magistrate court. “Court record” includes records of the offices of the judge, clerk, prosecuting attorney, public defender, court reporter, or any employee of the court.

(2) “Court record” means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books (except books formally organized in libraries), microfilm, magnetic tape, or other material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or, in the necessary performance of any judicial function, created or received by an official of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and any superior, state, juvenile, probate, or magistrate court. “Court record” includes records of the offices of the judge, clerk, prosecuting attorney, public defender, court reporter, or any employee of the court.

(3) “ Division ” means the Division of Archives and History of the University System of Georgia.

(3) “ Division ” means the Division of Archives and History of the University System of Georgia.

(4) “Georgia State Archives” means an establishment maintained by the division for the preservation of those records and other papers that have been determined by the division to have sufficient historical and other value to warrant their continued preservation by the state and that have been accepted by the division for deposit in its custody.

(4) “Georgia State Archives” means an establishment maintained by the division for the preservation of those records and other papers that have been determined by the division to have sufficient historical and other value to warrant their continued preservation by the state and that have been accepted by the division for deposit in its custody.

(5) “Records” means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books (except books in formally organized libraries), microfilm, magnetic tape, or other material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in performance of functions by any agency.

(5) “Records” means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books (except books in formally organized libraries), microfilm, magnetic tape, or other material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in performance of functions by any agency.

(6) “Records center” means an establishment maintained by the division primarily for the storage, processing, servicing, and security of public records that must be retained for varying periods of time but need not be retained in an agency's office equipment or office space.

(6) “Records center” means an establishment maintained by the division primarily for the storage, processing, servicing, and security of public records that must be retained for varying periods of time but need not be retained in an agency's office equipment or office space.

(7) “Record series” means documents or records having similar physical characteristics or relating to a similar function or activity that are filed in a unified arrangement.

(7) “Record series” means documents or records having similar physical characteristics or relating to a similar function or activity that are filed in a unified arrangement.

(8) “Records management” means the application of management techniques to the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation, and disposal of records undertaken to reduce costs and improve efficiency of record keeping. “Records management” includes management of filing and microfilming equipment and supplies; filing and information retrieval systems; files, correspondence, reports, and forms management; historical documentation; micrographics; retention programming; and vital records protection.

(8) “Records management” means the application of management techniques to the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation, and disposal of records undertaken to reduce costs and improve efficiency of record keeping. “Records management” includes management of filing and microfilming equipment and supplies; filing and information retrieval systems; files, correspondence, reports, and forms management; historical documentation; micrographics; retention programming; and vital records protection.

(9) “Retention schedule” means a set of disposition instructions prescribing how long, where, and in what form a record series shall be kept.

(9) “Retention schedule” means a set of disposition instructions prescribing how long, where, and in what form a record series shall be kept.

(10) “Vital records” means any record vital to the resumption or continuation of operations, or both; to the re-creation of the legal and financial status of government in the state; or to the protection and fulfillment of obligations to citizens of the state.

(10) “Vital records” means any record vital to the resumption or continuation of operations, or both; to the re-creation of the legal and financial status of government in the state; or to the protection and fulfillment of obligations to citizens of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-41 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-41
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-41
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a Georgia State Games Commission, hereafter called the commission, for the purpose of protecting and improving the physical fitness of the residents of the state.

(a) There is created a Georgia State Games Commission, hereafter called the commission, for the purpose of protecting and improving the physical fitness of the residents of the state.

(b) The commission is assigned to the Department of Natural Resources for administrative purposes only, as specified in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(b) The commission is assigned to the Department of Natural Resources for administrative purposes only, as specified in Code Section 50-4-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-214 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-214
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-214
Status: in_force

(a) There is created in each less developed county a facilities development committee to be composed as follows: (1) Three members appointed by the governing authority of the less developed county, one who is a member of such authority, and one who is from the private sector, and one who may but need not serve in the county government who shall serve as chairman of the committee; and (2) Two members appointed by the governing authority of each municipality lying within the less developed county, one who is a member of such authority and one who is from the private sector.

(a) There is created in each less developed county a facilities development committee to be composed as follows:

(1) Three members appointed by the governing authority of the less developed county, one who is a member of such authority, and one who is from the private sector, and one who may but need not serve in the county government who shall serve as chairman of the committee; and

(1) Three members appointed by the governing authority of the less developed county, one who is a member of such authority, and one who is from the private sector, and one who may but need not serve in the county government who shall serve as chairman of the committee; and

(2) Two members appointed by the governing authority of each municipality lying within the less developed county, one who is a member of such authority and one who is from the private sector.

(2) Two members appointed by the governing authority of each municipality lying within the less developed county, one who is a member of such authority and one who is from the private sector.

(b) All members shall reside within the less developed county or the municipality from which they are appointed and shall serve without compensation.

(b) All members shall reside within the less developed county or the municipality from which they are appointed and shall serve without compensation.

(c) Members shall serve terms of four years and may be reappointed.

(c) Members shall serve terms of four years and may be reappointed.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-143 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-143
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-143
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ political subdivision ” means any county or municipality or any county or independent board of education.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ political subdivision ” means any county or municipality or any county or independent board of education.

(b) In addition to the authority provided in Code Section 50-5-141 , the Department of Administrative Services shall be further authorized to dispose of surplus property by the transfer of the property to any political subdivision through a negotiated sale if the Department of Administrative Services determines that such sale would be in the best interests of the state, and, under the circumstances, the negotiated sales price would constitute a reasonable consideration for the property.

(b) In addition to the authority provided in Code Section 50-5-141 , the Department of Administrative Services shall be further authorized to dispose of surplus property by the transfer of the property to any political subdivision through a negotiated sale if the Department of Administrative Services determines that such sale would be in the best interests of the state, and, under the circumstances, the negotiated sales price would constitute a reasonable consideration for the property.

(c) When any surplus property is transferred to a political subdivision, pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, such transfer shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) The property shall not be resold by any such political subdivision within one year after the transfer without the written consent of the Department of Administrative Services; and (2) The Department of Administrative Services shall have the right, which shall be exercised at its discretion, to supervise the resale of the property at public outcry to the highest responsible bidder if the resale of the property is within one year after such transfer.

(c) When any surplus property is transferred to a political subdivision, pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, such transfer shall be subject to the following conditions:

(1) The property shall not be resold by any such political subdivision within one year after the transfer without the written consent of the Department of Administrative Services; and

(1) The property shall not be resold by any such political subdivision within one year after the transfer without the written consent of the Department of Administrative Services; and

(2) The Department of Administrative Services shall have the right, which shall be exercised at its discretion, to supervise the resale of the property at public outcry to the highest responsible bidder if the resale of the property is within one year after such transfer.

(2) The Department of Administrative Services shall have the right, which shall be exercised at its discretion, to supervise the resale of the property at public outcry to the highest responsible bidder if the resale of the property is within one year after such transfer.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-45 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-45
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-45
Status: in_force

(a) The following provisions apply to all regional commissions. The Department of Administrative Services is authorized to permit regional commissions, on an optional basis, to purchase their motor vehicles, material, equipment, services, and supplies through the state and to issue purchase orders for regional commissions for motor vehicles, material, equipment, services, and supplies.

(a) The following provisions apply to all regional commissions. The Department of Administrative Services is authorized to permit regional commissions, on an optional basis, to purchase their motor vehicles, material, equipment, services, and supplies through the state and to issue purchase orders for regional commissions for motor vehicles, material, equipment, services, and supplies.

(b) The regional commissions of this state are authorized to purchase stock from the state's central supply system operated by the Department of Administrative Services.

(b) The regional commissions of this state are authorized to purchase stock from the state's central supply system operated by the Department of Administrative Services.

(c) The regional commissions of this state are authorized to purchase under state-wide term contracts and price agreements established by the Department of Administrative Services.

(c) The regional commissions of this state are authorized to purchase under state-wide term contracts and price agreements established by the Department of Administrative Services.

(d) The regional commissions of this state are authorized to receive directly from the Department of Administrative Services personal property declared surplus by the state.

(d) The regional commissions of this state are authorized to receive directly from the Department of Administrative Services personal property declared surplus by the state.

(e) The commissioner of administrative services shall prescribe regulations necessary for implementation of this Code section and is authorized to establish minimum standards and uniform standard specifications and procedures for the purchase and distribution and disposition of motor vehicles, material, equipment, services, and supplies for the regional commissions of this state.

(e) The commissioner of administrative services shall prescribe regulations necessary for implementation of this Code section and is authorized to establish minimum standards and uniform standard specifications and procedures for the purchase and distribution and disposition of motor vehicles, material, equipment, services, and supplies for the regional commissions of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-4
Status: in_force

The authority is assigned to the State Properties Commission for administrative purposes only as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-19 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-19
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-19
Status: in_force

The tribunal shall adopt rules of practice and procedure and adopt all reasonable rules and forms as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent and purposes of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-14 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-14
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-14
Status: in_force

No bonds, notes, or other obligations of and no indebtedness incurred by the authority shall constitute an indebtedness or obligation or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Georgia or of its agencies; nor shall any act of the authority in any manner constitute or result in the creation of an indebtedness of the state or its agencies or a cause of action against the state or its agencies; provided, however, the state, to the extent permitted by its Constitution, may guarantee payment of such bonds, notes, or other obligations as guaranteed revenue debt.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-4
Status: in_force

The board shall be the policy-determining body for the department and shall have the duties, powers, authority, and jurisdiction provided in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-11 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-11
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-11
Status: in_force

Each agency shall provide by rule for the filing and prompt disposition of petitions for declaratory rulings as to the applicability of any statutory provision or of any rule or order of the agency, provided that nothing herein shall limit or impair the right of an agency to seek the opinion of the Attorney General on any question of law connected with the duties of the agency pursuant to Code Section 45-15-3 or any other applicable statutory or constitutional provision. Rulings disposing of petitions have the same status as agency decisions or orders in contested cases.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-51 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-51
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-51
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Claimant agency” means any state agency, department, board, bureau, commission, or authority to which an individual owes a debt or which acts on behalf of an individual to collect a debt.

(1) “Claimant agency” means any state agency, department, board, bureau, commission, or authority to which an individual owes a debt or which acts on behalf of an individual to collect a debt.

(2) “Debt” means any liquidated sum due and owing any claimant agency, which sum has accrued through contract, subrogation, tort, or operation of law regardless of whether there is an outstanding judgment for the sum, or any sum which is due and owing any person and is enforceable by the state or any of its agencies or departments.

(2) “Debt” means any liquidated sum due and owing any claimant agency, which sum has accrued through contract, subrogation, tort, or operation of law regardless of whether there is an outstanding judgment for the sum, or any sum which is due and owing any person and is enforceable by the state or any of its agencies or departments.

(3) “Debtor” means any individual owing money to or having a delinquent account with any claimant agency, which obligation has not been adjudicated as satisfied by court order, set aside by court order, or discharged in bankruptcy.

(3) “Debtor” means any individual owing money to or having a delinquent account with any claimant agency, which obligation has not been adjudicated as satisfied by court order, set aside by court order, or discharged in bankruptcy.

(4) “Prize” means the proceeds of any lottery prize awarded under Article 1 of this chapter.

(4) “Prize” means the proceeds of any lottery prize awarded under Article 1 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-20 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-20
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-20
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Publisher ” means the state publisher of court reports who has been awarded the contract as defined in this article.

(1) “ Publisher ” means the state publisher of court reports who has been awarded the contract as defined in this article.

(2) “ Reporter ” means the reporter of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals whose duties are set forth in Chapter 4 of Title 15.

(2) “ Reporter ” means the reporter of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals whose duties are set forth in Chapter 4 of Title 15.

(3) “ Reports ” means the official reports of the decisions of the Supreme Court or of the Court of Appeals, together with the usual title pages, indexes, etc., as well as the advance reports of the decisions of each court.

(3) “ Reports ” means the official reports of the decisions of the Supreme Court or of the Court of Appeals, together with the usual title pages, indexes, etc., as well as the advance reports of the decisions of each court.

(4) “ Rules compilation ” means a compilation of rules applicable in the courts of this state. The rules compilation shall include the Rules of the Supreme Court, the Rules of the Court of Appeals, the Unified Appeal, the Uniform Transfer Rules, the Uniform Rules for the various classes of courts, the Rules of the Judicial Qualifications Commission, the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct, the Bar Admissions Rules, the Rules and Regulations for the Organization and Government of the State Bar of Georgia, and any other rules or amendments as promulgated by the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals, together with all applicable forms.

(4) “ Rules compilation ” means a compilation of rules applicable in the courts of this state. The rules compilation shall include the Rules of the Supreme Court, the Rules of the Court of Appeals, the Unified Appeal, the Uniform Transfer Rules, the Uniform Rules for the various classes of courts, the Rules of the Judicial Qualifications Commission, the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct, the Bar Admissions Rules, the Rules and Regulations for the Organization and Government of the State Bar of Georgia, and any other rules or amendments as promulgated by the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals, together with all applicable forms.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-37 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-37
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-37
Status: in_force

A regional commission shall review all applications of municipalities, counties, authorities, commissions, boards, or agencies within the area for a loan or grant from the United States, the state, or any agency thereof if review by a region-wide agency or body is required by federal or state law, rule, or regulation. In each case requiring review, the municipality, county, authority, commission, board, or agency shall, prior to submitting its application to the United States or state or agency thereof, transmit the same to the regional commission for its review. The comments of the regional commission shall then become a part of the application, to be appended thereto when finally submitted for the consideration of the United States, the state, or any agency thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-66 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-66
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-66
Status: in_force

The Department of Administrative Services shall compile and consolidate all estimates of supplies, materials, and equipment needed and required by all state departments, institutions, and agencies to determine the total requirements of any given commodity.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-13 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-13
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-13
Status: in_force

The state insurance and hazard reserve fund is authorized to execute contracts with reliable manufacturers of automatic sprinkler systems and other fixed fire protection systems for the installation of approved fire protection systems for all properties of the state, authorities, instrumentalities, bureaus, and commissions which are insured or which may become insured in the future under the state self-insurance program. The cost shall be borne by the state insurance and hazard reserve fund and may not exceed $100,000.00 in any one fiscal year. The fund shall be the sole judge as to where and to what extent such fire protection systems need to be installed for the protection of lives and property. All expenditures for the installation of fire protection systems and equipment shall be approved by the fiscal affairs subcommittees of the Senate and House of Representatives.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-12 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-12
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-12
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this Code section is to recognize and honor those men and women who have dedicated their lives to public service through the representation of the citizens of this state and, in devoted service thereto, safeguarded the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the State of Georgia. To carry out this purpose, the Secretary of State shall, from funds made available for such purpose, furnish, without cost, a state flag to honor the service of a deceased qualifying elected state official, which state flag may be displayed in the funeral service of the deceased elected state official and thereafter given to the elected state official's estate.

(a) The purpose of this Code section is to recognize and honor those men and women who have dedicated their lives to public service through the representation of the citizens of this state and, in devoted service thereto, safeguarded the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the State of Georgia. To carry out this purpose, the Secretary of State shall, from funds made available for such purpose, furnish, without cost, a state flag to honor the service of a deceased qualifying elected state official, which state flag may be displayed in the funeral service of the deceased elected state official and thereafter given to the elected state official's estate.

(b) For purposes of this Code section, a “qualifying elected state official” is an official elected to serve in a state position and shall include members of the Georgia General Assembly and any official elected by state-wide or local election to serve in a constitutionally created executive or judicial position or elected position on any constitutionally established board or commission. A person committing or convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude during or subsequent to holding office or who has been impeached or otherwise removed from public office shall not be considered a “qualifying elected state official.”

(b) For purposes of this Code section, a “qualifying elected state official” is an official elected to serve in a state position and shall include members of the Georgia General Assembly and any official elected by state-wide or local election to serve in a constitutionally created executive or judicial position or elected position on any constitutionally established board or commission. A person committing or convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude during or subsequent to holding office or who has been impeached or otherwise removed from public office shall not be considered a “qualifying elected state official.”

(c) The Secretary of State is authorized to administer the recognition program set forth in this Code section and to provide rules and regulations and enter into contracts necessary for the administration of the provisions and the purposes set forth in this Code section.

(c) The Secretary of State is authorized to administer the recognition program set forth in this Code section and to provide rules and regulations and enter into contracts necessary for the administration of the provisions and the purposes set forth in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-71 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-71
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-71
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall be composed of 17 members to be appointed as follows: (1) Sixteen members shall be appointed by the Governor, five members for initial terms of two years; five members for initial terms of three years; four members for initial terms of four years; and two members provided for in 1991 for initial terms of five years. Seven of the members appointed by the Governor may reside in any area of the state. Of the remaining nine members appointed by the Governor, one member shall reside in and be appointed from each of the nine districts provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. Successors to such members shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of six years; and (2) One member shall be appointed by the Commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center at Robins Air Force Base in Houston County, Georgia, for an initial term of four years, and successors shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of six years. This member may reside in any area of the state.

(a) The board shall be composed of 17 members to be appointed as follows:

(1) Sixteen members shall be appointed by the Governor, five members for initial terms of two years; five members for initial terms of three years; four members for initial terms of four years; and two members provided for in 1991 for initial terms of five years. Seven of the members appointed by the Governor may reside in any area of the state. Of the remaining nine members appointed by the Governor, one member shall reside in and be appointed from each of the nine districts provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. Successors to such members shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of six years; and

(1) Sixteen members shall be appointed by the Governor, five members for initial terms of two years; five members for initial terms of three years; four members for initial terms of four years; and two members provided for in 1991 for initial terms of five years. Seven of the members appointed by the Governor may reside in any area of the state. Of the remaining nine members appointed by the Governor, one member shall reside in and be appointed from each of the nine districts provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. Successors to such members shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of six years; and

(2) One member shall be appointed by the Commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center at Robins Air Force Base in Houston County, Georgia, for an initial term of four years, and successors shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of six years. This member may reside in any area of the state.

(2) One member shall be appointed by the Commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center at Robins Air Force Base in Houston County, Georgia, for an initial term of four years, and successors shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of six years. This member may reside in any area of the state.

(b) For the purpose of appointing nine members of the board, the state shall be divided into nine districts based upon the ZIP Code areas as designated by the United States Postal Service and as such areas exist on January 1, 1989. The nine districts shall be composed as follows: District 1: ZIP Code Areas 305 and 307; District 2: ZIP Code Area 306; District 3: ZIP Code Areas 300, 301, 302, and 303; District 4: ZIP Code Areas 304, 308, and 309; District 5: ZIP Code Areas 310 and 312; District 6: ZIP Code Areas 318 and 319; District 7: ZIP Code Area 317; District 8: ZIP Code Area 316; and District 9: ZIP Code Areas 313, 314, and 315.

(b) For the purpose of appointing nine members of the board, the state shall be divided into nine districts based upon the ZIP Code areas as designated by the United States Postal Service and as such areas exist on January 1, 1989. The nine districts shall be composed as follows:

District 1:

ZIP Code Areas 305 and 307;

District 2:

ZIP Code Area 306;

District 3:

ZIP Code Areas 300, 301, 302, and 303;

District 4:

ZIP Code Areas 304, 308, and 309;

District 5:

ZIP Code Areas 310 and 312;

District 6:

ZIP Code Areas 318 and 319;

District 7:

ZIP Code Area 317;

District 8:

ZIP Code Area 316; and

District 9:

ZIP Code Areas 313, 314, and 315.

(c) Of the 17 members of the board, at least 11 members shall have experience in and be representative of the aviation industry or profession. Initial appointments shall be made prior to July 1, 1989, except that the additional members provided for in 1991 shall be appointed prior to October 1, 1991. In the event a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board, the Governor shall promptly fill the same for the unexpired term. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(c) Of the 17 members of the board, at least 11 members shall have experience in and be representative of the aviation industry or profession. Initial appointments shall be made prior to July 1, 1989, except that the additional members provided for in 1991 shall be appointed prior to October 1, 1991. In the event a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board, the Governor shall promptly fill the same for the unexpired term. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(d) The board shall elect a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and such other officers as it deems advisable from its own membership. The members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in attending meetings of the board. The board is authorized to employ such personnel as it deems necessary to enable it to carry out its duties and functions; however, such employees may not be subject to the state system of personnel administration provided for in Chapter 20 of Title 45. The board shall meet once each quarter and at such other times as the board deems necessary but not more than eight times annually.

(d) The board shall elect a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and such other officers as it deems advisable from its own membership. The members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in attending meetings of the board. The board is authorized to employ such personnel as it deems necessary to enable it to carry out its duties and functions; however, such employees may not be subject to the state system of personnel administration provided for in Chapter 20 of Title 45. The board shall meet once each quarter and at such other times as the board deems necessary but not more than eight times annually.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-16 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-16
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-16
Status: in_force

The authority shall have all rights afforded the state by virtue of the Constitution of the United States, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to remove any such rights.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-67 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-67
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-67
Status: in_force

The Governor shall report to the General Assembly at its following session any purchase, lease, or sale made under Code Sections 50-16-64 , 50-16-65 , 50-16-66 , and 50-16-68 giving full particulars of the transaction.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-53 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-53
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-53
Status: in_force

Subject to applicable rules of the State Personnel Board, the Department of Administrative Services may appoint as many assistants and employees, and fix their salaries, as are essential to the state's interest in the execution of the terms and provisions of this part. Assignment of an assistant or assistants to any of the departments, institutions, or agencies of the state may be made by the Department of Administrative Services. It shall be unlawful for any other agency of the state to employ any person for the purposes set out in this part unless that person complies with the minimum requirements for purchasing personnel established by the Department of Administrative Services.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-21 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-21
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-21
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Commission” means the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission as defined by Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph VII of the Constitution , consisting of the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the state auditor, the Attorney General, the state treasurer, and the Commissioner of Agriculture, and declared an agency and instrumentality of the state.

(1) “Commission” means the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission as defined by Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph VII of the Constitution , consisting of the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the state auditor, the Attorney General, the state treasurer, and the Commissioner of Agriculture, and declared an agency and instrumentality of the state.

(2) “Constitution” means the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983.

(2) “Constitution” means the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983.

(3) “Financial advisory matters” means all matters pertaining to the issuance of state debt and state authority bonds and the investment of funds created by the issuance of such debt or bonds and the performing of ministerial services in connection with the issuance, marketing, and delivery of all such debt or bonds. Financial advice shall include the development and recommendation to state authorities of a financial plan which will provide state authorities with required funds.

(3) “Financial advisory matters” means all matters pertaining to the issuance of state debt and state authority bonds and the investment of funds created by the issuance of such debt or bonds and the performing of ministerial services in connection with the issuance, marketing, and delivery of all such debt or bonds. Financial advice shall include the development and recommendation to state authorities of a financial plan which will provide state authorities with required funds.

(4) “ Fiscal officer of the state ” means the state treasurer or such other officer as may be designated by a valid Act of the General Assembly to perform the functions of the state treasurer with respect to public debt.

(4) “ Fiscal officer of the state ” means the state treasurer or such other officer as may be designated by a valid Act of the General Assembly to perform the functions of the state treasurer with respect to public debt.

(5) “General obligation debt” means obligations of this state issued pursuant to this article to acquire, construct, develop, extend, enlarge, or improve land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment, or facilities of the state, its agencies, departments, institutions, and those state authorities which were created and activated prior to the amendment to Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of 1945 , adopted November 8, 1960, for which the full faith, credit, and taxing power of the state are pledged for the payment thereof. “General obligation debt” also means obligations of this state issued to provide educational facilities for county and independent school systems and to provide public library facilities for county and independent school systems, counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems. “General obligation debt” further means debt incurred to make loans to counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, local authorities, and other local governmental entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems.

(5) “General obligation debt” means obligations of this state issued pursuant to this article to acquire, construct, develop, extend, enlarge, or improve land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment, or facilities of the state, its agencies, departments, institutions, and those state authorities which were created and activated prior to the amendment to Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of 1945 , adopted November 8, 1960, for which the full faith, credit, and taxing power of the state are pledged for the payment thereof. “General obligation debt” also means obligations of this state issued to provide educational facilities for county and independent school systems and to provide public library facilities for county and independent school systems, counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems. “General obligation debt” further means debt incurred to make loans to counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, local authorities, and other local governmental entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems.

(6) “Guaranteed revenue debt” means revenue obligations issued by an instrumentality of the state pursuant to this article to finance toll bridges, toll roads, and any other land public transportation facilities or systems and water and sewer facilities or to make or purchase, or lend or deposit against the security of, loans to citizens of the state for educational purposes, the payment of which has been guaranteed by the state as provided in this article.

(6) “Guaranteed revenue debt” means revenue obligations issued by an instrumentality of the state pursuant to this article to finance toll bridges, toll roads, and any other land public transportation facilities or systems and water and sewer facilities or to make or purchase, or lend or deposit against the security of, loans to citizens of the state for educational purposes, the payment of which has been guaranteed by the state as provided in this article.

(7) “Public debt” means any debt authorized by Article VII, Section IV of the Constitution .

(7) “Public debt” means any debt authorized by Article VII, Section IV of the Constitution .

(8) “Sinking fund” means the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund established by this article.

(8) “Sinking fund” means the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund established by this article.

(9) “State authorities” means the following instrumentalities of the state: Georgia Building Authority, Georgia Education Authority (Schools), Georgia Education Authority (University), Georgia Highway Authority, State Road and Tollway Authority, Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia Development Authority, Jekyll Island--State Park Authority, Stone Mountain Memorial Association, North Georgia Mountains Authority, Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, Groveland Lake Development Authority, Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority, the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, and other instrumentalities of the state created by the General Assembly and authorized to issue debt and not specifically exempt from this article.

(9) “State authorities” means the following instrumentalities of the state: Georgia Building Authority, Georgia Education Authority (Schools), Georgia Education Authority (University), Georgia Highway Authority, State Road and Tollway Authority, Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia Development Authority, Jekyll Island--State Park Authority, Stone Mountain Memorial Association, North Georgia Mountains Authority, Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, Groveland Lake Development Authority, Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority, the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, and other instrumentalities of the state created by the General Assembly and authorized to issue debt and not specifically exempt from this article.