O.C.G.A. § 50-19-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 19 / Section 50-19-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-19-1
Status: in_force

The Department of Administrative Services is authorized and empowered:

(1) To establish and operate an interagency motor pool near the state capitol and to establish and operate motor pools at such other locations as may be desirable to promote efficient and economical use of passenger-carrying automobiles by officers, officials, or employees of the state and of the various offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state;

(1) To establish and operate an interagency motor pool near the state capitol and to establish and operate motor pools at such other locations as may be desirable to promote efficient and economical use of passenger-carrying automobiles by officers, officials, or employees of the state and of the various offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state;

(2) To purchase passenger-carrying automobiles for the use of officers, officials, or employees of the state and of the various offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state who are required to travel by automobile in performance of their official duties; and

(2) To purchase passenger-carrying automobiles for the use of officers, officials, or employees of the state and of the various offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state who are required to travel by automobile in performance of their official duties; and

(3) To provide a system of billings for the use of motor vehicles in any motor pool operated by the Department of Administrative Services and to collect, retain, and carry over from year to year in a reserve fund any moneys collected for the use of such motor vehicles.

(3) To provide a system of billings for the use of motor vehicles in any motor pool operated by the Department of Administrative Services and to collect, retain, and carry over from year to year in a reserve fund any moneys collected for the use of such motor vehicles.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-52 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-52
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-52
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall mandate the withholding of funds allocated to a local government which would violate contracts to which the state is a party, the requirements of federal law imposed on the state, or judgments of any court binding the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-22 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-22
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-22
Status: in_force

If a lottery retailer's rental payments for the business premises are contractually computed, in whole or in part, on the basis of a percentage of retail sales and such computation of retail sales is not explicitly defined to include sales of tickets or shares in a state operated or state managed lottery, only the compensation received by the lottery retailer from the corporation may be considered the amount of the lottery retail sale for purposes of computing the rental payment.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-115 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-115
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-115
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place signs in this state at film and television production sites determined by the Department of Economic Development and approved by the Department of Transportation pursuant to this article.

(a) The Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place signs in this state at film and television production sites determined by the Department of Economic Development and approved by the Department of Transportation pursuant to this article.

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be deemed or construed to prevent local governing authorities or private associations and organizations from placing signs or otherwise indicating the location of the film or television production sites in this state, provided that the power of eminent domain shall not be exercised for the acquisition or construction of such signs for film or television production location sites.

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be deemed or construed to prevent local governing authorities or private associations and organizations from placing signs or otherwise indicating the location of the film or television production sites in this state, provided that the power of eminent domain shall not be exercised for the acquisition or construction of such signs for film or television production location sites.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute concerning the improvement of land held in fee simple by the State of Georgia, the Department of Transportation shall be authorized to expend state funds, subject to appropriations, for construction, placement, and maintenance of the signs indicating the film or television production locations designated by the department.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute concerning the improvement of land held in fee simple by the State of Georgia, the Department of Transportation shall be authorized to expend state funds, subject to appropriations, for construction, placement, and maintenance of the signs indicating the film or television production locations designated by the department.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-80 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-80
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-80
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that access to broadband services in today's society is essential to everyday life. Access to broadband services is a necessary service as fundamental as electricity, gas, or phone service. There is a growing need for the government of this state to provide the much needed infrastructure to the homes and businesses without access to broadband services due to their location in rural and other unserved areas. Furthermore, the General Assembly finds and declares that ensuring broadband services deployment will have a positive effect on education, health care, public safety, business and industry, government services, and leisure activities throughout the entire state. The General Assembly also finds and declares that guaranteeing an equitable deployment of broadband services throughout the state is a public necessity, one of the basic functions of government, and a benefit to the entire state. Moreover, the General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the best interest of the state and the persons who live and work in the state to spend state funds through the establishment of a grant program to ensure the creation of a state-wide foundation of broadband services infrastructure in unserved areas of the state.

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that access to broadband services in today's society is essential to everyday life. Access to broadband services is a necessary service as fundamental as electricity, gas, or phone service. There is a growing need for the government of this state to provide the much needed infrastructure to the homes and businesses without access to broadband services due to their location in rural and other unserved areas. Furthermore, the General Assembly finds and declares that ensuring broadband services deployment will have a positive effect on education, health care, public safety, business and industry, government services, and leisure activities throughout the entire state. The General Assembly also finds and declares that guaranteeing an equitable deployment of broadband services throughout the state is a public necessity, one of the basic functions of government, and a benefit to the entire state. Moreover, the General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the best interest of the state and the persons who live and work in the state to spend state funds through the establishment of a grant program to ensure the creation of a state-wide foundation of broadband services infrastructure in unserved areas of the state.

(b) The General Assembly hereby finds and determines that the economic benefits that will inure to the State of Georgia and designated political subdivisions from the Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative provided for in this article and from the performance by private sector persons and entities of the obligations that they will incur in connection with such Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative, will be equal to or greater than the benefits to be derived by such private sector persons and entities in connection therewith, and that, therefore, the Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative does not violate the prohibition in the Georgia Constitution on the payment by public bodies of gratuities to private sector persons or entities.

(b) The General Assembly hereby finds and determines that the economic benefits that will inure to the State of Georgia and designated political subdivisions from the Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative provided for in this article and from the performance by private sector persons and entities of the obligations that they will incur in connection with such Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative, will be equal to or greater than the benefits to be derived by such private sector persons and entities in connection therewith, and that, therefore, the Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative does not violate the prohibition in the Georgia Constitution on the payment by public bodies of gratuities to private sector persons or entities.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-124 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-124
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-124
Status: in_force

Beginning July 1, 2005, each state entity shall compile information on all state facilities, real property, and state leases under the custody or control of such state entity necessary for the compilation of an inventory of all state owned or leased facilities and real property; provided, however, that all improvements acquired for public works that will ultimately be disposed of are excluded from the requirements of this part. On or before October 1, 2005, and as changes occur, but by no later than such date annually, each state entity shall send such information to the commission. The commission shall develop the format for the compilation and reporting of the inventory.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5b-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5B / Section 50-5b-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5B-2
Status: in_force

(a) The state accounting officer shall establish such units within the State Accounting Office as he or she deems proper for its administration, including The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia and the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia as separate units with distinct accounting functions, and shall designate persons to be directors and assistant directors of such units to exercise such authority as he or she may delegate to them in writing.

(a) The state accounting officer shall establish such units within the State Accounting Office as he or she deems proper for its administration, including The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia and the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia as separate units with distinct accounting functions, and shall designate persons to be directors and assistant directors of such units to exercise such authority as he or she may delegate to them in writing.

(b) The state accounting officer shall have the authority, within budgetary limitations, to employ as many persons as he or she deems necessary for the administration of the office and for the discharge of the duties of the office. The state accounting officer shall issue all necessary directions, instructions, orders, and rules applicable to such persons. He or she shall have authority, as he or she deems proper, to employ, assign, compensate, and discharge employees of the office within the limitations of the office's appropriation, the requirements of the state system of personnel administration provided for in Chapter 20 of Title 45, and restrictions set forth by law.

(b) The state accounting officer shall have the authority, within budgetary limitations, to employ as many persons as he or she deems necessary for the administration of the office and for the discharge of the duties of the office. The state accounting officer shall issue all necessary directions, instructions, orders, and rules applicable to such persons. He or she shall have authority, as he or she deems proper, to employ, assign, compensate, and discharge employees of the office within the limitations of the office's appropriation, the requirements of the state system of personnel administration provided for in Chapter 20 of Title 45, and restrictions set forth by law.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-73 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-73
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-73
Status: in_force

(a) All services provided or goods, wares, or merchandise produced wholly or in part by the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration and needed by the departments, institutions, and agencies of the state and its political subdivisions supported wholly or in part by public funds shall be obtained from the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration where such services, goods, wares, or merchandise have been certified in writing by the commissioner of corrections as available and of competitive quality and price. Where not certified as available from the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration, services, goods, wares, or merchandise shall be obtained from other agencies or activities of the state which are legally authorized to engage in the provision of such and have certified the availability with the advice and consent of the Department of Administrative Services.

(a) All services provided or goods, wares, or merchandise produced wholly or in part by the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration and needed by the departments, institutions, and agencies of the state and its political subdivisions supported wholly or in part by public funds shall be obtained from the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration where such services, goods, wares, or merchandise have been certified in writing by the commissioner of corrections as available and of competitive quality and price. Where not certified as available from the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration, services, goods, wares, or merchandise shall be obtained from other agencies or activities of the state which are legally authorized to engage in the provision of such and have certified the availability with the advice and consent of the Department of Administrative Services.

(b) The Georgia Correctional Industries Administration and the commissioner of corrections shall report to the Department of Administrative Services the certification criteria, including but not limited to cost, delivery schedules, and availability within 15 days of notice of certification.

(b) The Georgia Correctional Industries Administration and the commissioner of corrections shall report to the Department of Administrative Services the certification criteria, including but not limited to cost, delivery schedules, and availability within 15 days of notice of certification.

(c) The Georgia Correctional Industries Administration shall notify the Department of Administrative Services of any changes to certified products or services available pursuant to this Code section within 15 days of any such changes.

(c) The Georgia Correctional Industries Administration shall notify the Department of Administrative Services of any changes to certified products or services available pursuant to this Code section within 15 days of any such changes.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5b-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5B / Section 50-5b-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5B-4
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this chapter, the term “ organization of state government ” shall mean, without limitation, any agency, authority, department, institution, board, bureau, commission, committee, office, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia. Such term shall not include any entity of local government, including, but not limited to, a county, municipality, consolidated government, board of education, or local authority, or an instrumentality of any such entity.

(a) As used in this chapter, the term “ organization of state government ” shall mean, without limitation, any agency, authority, department, institution, board, bureau, commission, committee, office, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia. Such term shall not include any entity of local government, including, but not limited to, a county, municipality, consolidated government, board of education, or local authority, or an instrumentality of any such entity.

(b) All organizations of state government and all officers, agents, and employees thereof shall conform to and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and forms devised, promulgated, and installed by the state accounting officer.

(b) All organizations of state government and all officers, agents, and employees thereof shall conform to and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and forms devised, promulgated, and installed by the state accounting officer.

(c) All organizations of state government shall submit statements, reports, information, and data necessary to enable the state accounting officer to complete the reports required under this Code section and Code Section 50-5B-3 .

(c) All organizations of state government shall submit statements, reports, information, and data necessary to enable the state accounting officer to complete the reports required under this Code section and Code Section 50-5B-3 .

(d) All organizations of state government may only create and maintain accounting systems or subsidiary accounting systems that have been approved by the state accounting officer.

(d) All organizations of state government may only create and maintain accounting systems or subsidiary accounting systems that have been approved by the state accounting officer.

(e) All organizations of state government shall provide lease information to the state accounting officer to permit the state accounting officer to properly account for and report all capital and operating leases.

(e) All organizations of state government shall provide lease information to the state accounting officer to permit the state accounting officer to properly account for and report all capital and operating leases.

(f) All organizations of state government shall provide information to the state accounting officer necessary to properly account for and report real property and personal property.

(f) All organizations of state government shall provide information to the state accounting officer necessary to properly account for and report real property and personal property.

(g) All information and reports required in this Code section shall be provided in the form and within the time frame prescribed by the state accounting officer.

(g) All information and reports required in this Code section shall be provided in the form and within the time frame prescribed by the state accounting officer.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-7
Status: in_force

The board of directors shall provide the chief executive officer with private-sector perspectives of a large marketing enterprise. The board shall:

(1) Approve, disapprove, amend, or modify the budget recommended by the chief executive officer for the operation of the corporation;

(1) Approve, disapprove, amend, or modify the budget recommended by the chief executive officer for the operation of the corporation;

(2) Approve, disapprove, amend, or modify the terms of major lottery procurements recommended by the chief executive officer;

(2) Approve, disapprove, amend, or modify the terms of major lottery procurements recommended by the chief executive officer;

(3) Hear appeals of hearings required by this chapter;

(3) Hear appeals of hearings required by this chapter;

(4) Adopt regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the conduct of lottery games and as specified in Code Section 50-27-9 ; and

(4) Adopt regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the conduct of lottery games and as specified in Code Section 50-27-9 ; and

(5) Perform such other functions as specified by this chapter.

(5) Perform such other functions as specified by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-61 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-61
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-61
Status: in_force

Of the members first appointed under this article, three shall be appointed for terms of one year, three for terms of three years, and three for terms of five years. After the original appointment, each subsequent appointment shall be for terms of five years. All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The spouse of the Governor shall be honorary chairman of the committee. The committee shall elect its chairman for a term of three years. The chairman may appoint other advisory and cooperative groups, who may not necessarily be members of the committee. Members of the committee shall not receive any compensation for their services, nor shall they receive any per diem, travel, or expense allowance from any state funds whatsoever. Members of the committee may, however, be reimbursed for their actual expenses from private funds donated for such purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-9 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-9
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-9
Status: in_force

An interested person may petition an agency requesting the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a rule. Each agency shall prescribe by rule the form for petitions and the procedure for their submission, consideration, and disposition. Within 30 days after submission of a petition, the agency either shall deny the petition in writing, stating its reasons for the denial, or shall initiate rule-making proceedings in accordance with Code Section 50-13-4 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-14-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 14 / Section 50-14-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-14-6
Status: in_force

Any person knowingly and willfully conducting or participating in a meeting in violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00. Alternatively, a civil penalty may be imposed by the court in any civil action brought pursuant to this chapter against any person who negligently violates the terms of this chapter in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for the first violation. A civil penalty or criminal fine not to exceed $2,500.00 per violation may be imposed for each additional violation that the violator commits within a 12 month period from the date that the first penalty or fine was imposed. It shall be a defense to any criminal action under this Code section that a person has acted in good faith in his or her actions.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-30 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-30
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-30
Status: in_force

The authority, or any authority or body which has or which may in the future succeed to the powers, duties, and liabilities vested in the authority created in Article 1 of this chapter, shall have power and is authorized at one time, or from time to time, to provide by resolution for the issuance of negotiable revenue bonds in the sum not to exceed $ 59 million outstanding at any one time of the authority for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost as defined in Code Section 50-9-2 of any one or combination of projects. The principal and interest of the revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund provided in Code Section 50-9-42 for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated; shall bear interest at the lowest obtainable rate, payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the authority; and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 50-6-28 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 6 / Section 50-6-28
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-6-28
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the state auditor to make an investigation as a part of his audit of each and every department of the state government. When there are facts, records, circumstances, or information that indicate mismanagement or misconduct on the part of any official or employee of any department of the state government during either a past or present administration, it shall be the duty of the state auditor to make the full investigation, as provided in Code Section 50-6-29 , of the department, official, or employee.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-53 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-53
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-53
Status: in_force

To enable the board to fulfill its responsibilities of ensuring safe and effective cash management, the board shall be authorized to determine, from time to time, in respect to all state funds, whether deposited by the state treasurer or any other department or agency of the state government, any and all of the following:

(1) The maximum amount of state money which may be deposited in a particular depository;

(1) The maximum amount of state money which may be deposited in a particular depository;

(2) The maximum and minimum proportion of state funds which may be maintained in a particular depository;

(2) The maximum and minimum proportion of state funds which may be maintained in a particular depository;

(3) The amount of state funds to be deposited in particular state depositories as time deposits, and the periods of such deposits, provided that all state depositories shall give security for state deposits as required by law, but the board, in its discretion, may choose not to require that security be given in the case of special deposits and operating funds; and

(3) The amount of state funds to be deposited in particular state depositories as time deposits, and the periods of such deposits, provided that all state depositories shall give security for state deposits as required by law, but the board, in its discretion, may choose not to require that security be given in the case of special deposits and operating funds; and

(4) The policies and procedures governing the collection, processing, deposit, and withdrawal of state funds.

(4) The policies and procedures governing the collection, processing, deposit, and withdrawal of state funds.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-4-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-4-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-4.1
Status: in_force

Each agency shall prepare annually a report that specifies with detail those federal government mandates that require agency promulgation of rules and regulations rather than enactment of law by the General Assembly. Such report shall also identify state and federal regulatory duplication. A copy of such report shall be submitted to the Governor, Secretary of State, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Secretary of the Senate, Clerk of the House of Representatives, and legislative counsel.
O.C.G.A. § 50-22-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 22 / Section 50-22-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-22-1
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to provide managerial control by the state over the acquisition of the professional services provided by architects, professional engineers, landscape architects, land surveyors, and interior designers. It is declared to be the policy of this state to announce publicly requirements for such professional services, to encourage all qualified persons to put themselves in a position to be considered for a contract, and to enter into contracts for such professional services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the types of professional services required at fair and reasonable fees.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-20 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-20
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-20
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-5b-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5B / Section 50-5b-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5B-5
Status: in_force

The state accounting officer in cooperation with the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to and shall adopt rules and regulations governing in-state and out-of-state travel and travel reimbursement that promote economy and efficiency in state government and which treat employees fairly and equitably.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-3
Status: in_force

Except where the context may otherwise clearly require, all terms used in this chapter shall have the meaning given such term by Code Section 48-1-2 . As used in this chapter, the term “ tribunal ” means the Georgia Tax Tribunal established by Code Section 50-13A-4 which shall be an independent and autonomous division within the Office of State Administrative Hearings operating under the sole direction of the chief tribunal judge.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-30 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-30
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-30
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of State shall keep the great seal of the state adopted August 17, 1914, and on deposit in the office of the Secretary of State. The seal shall be either of silver or of some harder and more durable metal or composition of metals, 2 1/4 inches in diameter.

(a) The Secretary of State shall keep the great seal of the state adopted August 17, 1914, and on deposit in the office of the Secretary of State. The seal shall be either of silver or of some harder and more durable metal or composition of metals, 2 1/4 inches in diameter.

(b) The device on one side is a view of the seashore, with a ship bearing the flag of the United States riding at anchor near a wharf, receiving on board hogsheads of tobacco and bales of cotton, emblematic of the exports of this state; at a small distance a boat, landing from the interior of the state, with hogsheads, etc., on board, representing the state's internal traffic; in the back part of the same side a man in the act of plowing; and at a small distance a flock of sheep in different postures, shaded by a flourishing tree. The motto inscribed thereon is “Agriculture and Commerce, 1776.”

(b) The device on one side is a view of the seashore, with a ship bearing the flag of the United States riding at anchor near a wharf, receiving on board hogsheads of tobacco and bales of cotton, emblematic of the exports of this state; at a small distance a boat, landing from the interior of the state, with hogsheads, etc., on board, representing the state's internal traffic; in the back part of the same side a man in the act of plowing; and at a small distance a flock of sheep in different postures, shaded by a flourishing tree. The motto inscribed thereon is “Agriculture and Commerce, 1776.”

(c) The device on the other side is three pillars supporting an arch, with the word “Constitution” engraved within the same, emblematic of the Constitution, supported by the three departments of government, namely the legislative, judicial, and executive. The first pillar has engraved upon a scroll “Wisdom,” the second, “Justice,” the third, “Moderation”; between the second and third pillars a man stands with a drawn sword, representing the aid of the military in the defense of the Constitution, and the motto is “State of Georgia, 1776.”

(c) The device on the other side is three pillars supporting an arch, with the word “Constitution” engraved within the same, emblematic of the Constitution, supported by the three departments of government, namely the legislative, judicial, and executive. The first pillar has engraved upon a scroll “Wisdom,” the second, “Justice,” the third, “Moderation”; between the second and third pillars a man stands with a drawn sword, representing the aid of the military in the defense of the Constitution, and the motto is “State of Georgia, 1776.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-15-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 15 / Section 50-15-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-15-3
Status: in_force

The trial of a public lawsuit, the hearing of any appeal therefrom, and the determination of such lawsuit and appeal shall be advanced by the trial court and by the appellate court respectively, without request of any party, as expeditiously as is reasonably possible.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-47 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-47
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-47
Status: in_force

The outstanding assets, liabilities, contracts, staff, records, or debts of any regional development center not existing after July 1, 2009, shall thereafter be transferred or disposed of by the commission the boundaries of which contain the boundaries of any former regional development district.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-1
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-8
Status: in_force

(a) The chief tribunal judge shall appoint a clerk of the tribunal, a court reporter, and such other employees, including staff attorneys and clerical assistants, and make such other expenditures, including expenditures for library, publications, and equipment, as are reasonably necessary to permit the tribunal to execute its functions efficiently; provided, however, that the chief tribunal judge shall endeavor to utilize staff employed by the Office of State Administrative Hearings and shall consult with the chief state administrative law judge so as to best utilize staff positions to best serve both the tribunal and the Office of State Administrative Hearings.

(a) The chief tribunal judge shall appoint a clerk of the tribunal, a court reporter, and such other employees, including staff attorneys and clerical assistants, and make such other expenditures, including expenditures for library, publications, and equipment, as are reasonably necessary to permit the tribunal to execute its functions efficiently; provided, however, that the chief tribunal judge shall endeavor to utilize staff employed by the Office of State Administrative Hearings and shall consult with the chief state administrative law judge so as to best utilize staff positions to best serve both the tribunal and the Office of State Administrative Hearings.

(b) A tribunal court reporter shall be subject to the provisions of Code Sections 15-14-20 through 15-14-36 as if appointed by a judge of a superior court, except when such provisions are in conflict with this chapter.

(b) A tribunal court reporter shall be subject to the provisions of Code Sections 15-14-20 through 15-14-36 as if appointed by a judge of a superior court, except when such provisions are in conflict with this chapter.

(c) No employee of the tribunal shall act as attorney, representative, or accountant for others in a matter involving any tax imposed or levied by this state or county or municipality of this state.

(c) No employee of the tribunal shall act as attorney, representative, or accountant for others in a matter involving any tax imposed or levied by this state or county or municipality of this state.

(d) In addition to contracting the services of the tribunal court reporter, the chief tribunal judge may contract the reporting of tribunal proceedings and, in the contract, fix the terms and conditions under which transcripts shall be supplied by the contractor to the tribunal and to other persons and agencies.

(d) In addition to contracting the services of the tribunal court reporter, the chief tribunal judge may contract the reporting of tribunal proceedings and, in the contract, fix the terms and conditions under which transcripts shall be supplied by the contractor to the tribunal and to other persons and agencies.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-52 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-52
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-52
Status: in_force

The collection remedy authorized by this article is in addition to and not in substitution for any other remedy available by law.
O.C.G.A. § 50-15-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 15 / Section 50-15-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-15-4
Status: in_force

After a public lawsuit is commenced, no other action relating to the same subject matter shall be commenced, and no trial court shall have jurisdiction of any such subsequent action. This provision, however, shall not diminish any right of intervention of any person or the right of any person to become a named party in a public lawsuit; and nothing herein contained shall be construed as adversely affecting the constitutional rights of any citizen or taxpayer.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-61 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-61
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-61
Status: in_force

The song “Our Georgia” is adopted as the official waltz of the State of Georgia.