O.C.G.A. § 45-12-53 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-53
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-53
Status: in_force

No appointment by the Governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate unless the statute under which such appointment is made requires confirmation or confirmation is otherwise required by law.
O.C.G.A. § 45-22-11 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22 / Section 45-22-11
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-22-11
Status: in_force

(a) In order to enforce the provisions of this chapter, any employee adversely affected by a violation of this chapter by that employee's employer may file a grievance in accordance with the employer's established grievance procedures. Appointing authorities shall pursue all complaints concerning occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals.

(a) In order to enforce the provisions of this chapter, any employee adversely affected by a violation of this chapter by that employee's employer may file a grievance in accordance with the employer's established grievance procedures. Appointing authorities shall pursue all complaints concerning occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals.

(b) Upon any violation of Code Section 45-22-4 by a contractor, the employer under agreement with such contractor shall have the right to terminate the contract without liability.

(b) Upon any violation of Code Section 45-22-4 by a contractor, the employer under agreement with such contractor shall have the right to terminate the contract without liability.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall change or modify the right or ability of employers to dismiss or discipline employees in accordance with the laws of this state.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall change or modify the right or ability of employers to dismiss or discipline employees in accordance with the laws of this state.

(d) Any employee dissatisfied with a final decision of an appointing authority with regard to a grievance filed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be entitled to judicial review in the same manner as provided for judicial review of contested cases in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(d) Any employee dissatisfied with a final decision of an appointing authority with regard to a grievance filed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be entitled to judicial review in the same manner as provided for judicial review of contested cases in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-2-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 45-17-2-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-17-2.1
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Any individual desiring to be a notary public shall submit application to the clerk of superior court of the county in which the individual resides or, when applying under the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 , to the clerk of superior court of the county in which the individual works or has a business. Except for applicants applying under the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 , the applicant shall submit proof to the clerk of superior court that he or she resides in the county in which the applicant is applying. Such proof shall consist of one of the following: (A) A valid Georgia driver's license; (B) A valid United States passport; (C) A valid voter identification card; or (D) Such other valid identification by a local or state government or by the United States government. (2) The applicant shall sign and swear or affirm as outlined in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section to the truthfulness of the application which shall state: (A) That the applicant resides or works or has a business in the county of application and the address of the residence or business. The applicant shall use his or her residential address for purposes of the application and may only use a business address for the application if the applicant is applying pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 ; (B) That the applicant is at least 18 years old; (C) That the applicant can read and write the English language; (D) That the applicant has an operating telephone number; (E) All denials, revocations, suspensions, restrictions, or resignations of a notary commission held by the applicant; and (F) All criminal convictions of the applicant, including any plea of nolo contendere, except minor traffic violations.

(a)(1) Any individual desiring to be a notary public shall submit application to the clerk of superior court of the county in which the individual resides or, when applying under the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 , to the clerk of superior court of the county in which the individual works or has a business. Except for applicants applying under the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 , the applicant shall submit proof to the clerk of superior court that he or she resides in the county in which the applicant is applying. Such proof shall consist of one of the following: (A) A valid Georgia driver's license; (B) A valid United States passport; (C) A valid voter identification card; or (D) Such other valid identification by a local or state government or by the United States government.

(a)(1) Any individual desiring to be a notary public shall submit application to the clerk of superior court of the county in which the individual resides or, when applying under the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 , to the clerk of superior court of the county in which the individual works or has a business. Except for applicants applying under the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 , the applicant shall submit proof to the clerk of superior court that he or she resides in the county in which the applicant is applying. Such proof shall consist of one of the following:

(A) A valid Georgia driver's license;

(A) A valid Georgia driver's license;

(B) A valid United States passport;

(B) A valid United States passport;

(C) A valid voter identification card; or

(C) A valid voter identification card; or

(D) Such other valid identification by a local or state government or by the United States government.

(D) Such other valid identification by a local or state government or by the United States government.

(2) The applicant shall sign and swear or affirm as outlined in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section to the truthfulness of the application which shall state: (A) That the applicant resides or works or has a business in the county of application and the address of the residence or business. The applicant shall use his or her residential address for purposes of the application and may only use a business address for the application if the applicant is applying pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 ; (B) That the applicant is at least 18 years old; (C) That the applicant can read and write the English language; (D) That the applicant has an operating telephone number; (E) All denials, revocations, suspensions, restrictions, or resignations of a notary commission held by the applicant; and (F) All criminal convictions of the applicant, including any plea of nolo contendere, except minor traffic violations.

(2) The applicant shall sign and swear or affirm as outlined in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section to the truthfulness of the application which shall state:

(A) That the applicant resides or works or has a business in the county of application and the address of the residence or business. The applicant shall use his or her residential address for purposes of the application and may only use a business address for the application if the applicant is applying pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 ;

(A) That the applicant resides or works or has a business in the county of application and the address of the residence or business. The applicant shall use his or her residential address for purposes of the application and may only use a business address for the application if the applicant is applying pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 ;

(B) That the applicant is at least 18 years old;

(B) That the applicant is at least 18 years old;

(C) That the applicant can read and write the English language;

(C) That the applicant can read and write the English language;

(D) That the applicant has an operating telephone number;

(D) That the applicant has an operating telephone number;

(E) All denials, revocations, suspensions, restrictions, or resignations of a notary commission held by the applicant; and

(E) All denials, revocations, suspensions, restrictions, or resignations of a notary commission held by the applicant; and

(F) All criminal convictions of the applicant, including any plea of nolo contendere, except minor traffic violations.

(F) All criminal convictions of the applicant, including any plea of nolo contendere, except minor traffic violations.

(b) In addition to the application required in subsection (a) of this Code section, every applicant for initial appointment as a notary public shall also submit the following endorsement and declaration to the clerk of superior court of the county in which the individual makes application: (1) Endorsements from two persons who are not relatives of the applicant, who are at least 18 years old, who reside in the county in which the individual makes application, and who have known the applicant for at least one month. The endorsement shall be in the following form: I, ( name of endorser ), being 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of ( name of county ), believe the applicant for a notary public commission, ( name of applicant ), who is not related to myself, to be a person of integrity, of good moral character, and capable of performing notarial acts. I have known the applicant for one month or more. ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ (Signature of endorser) (Date) ________________________________________________ (Address of endorser) ________________________________________________ (Telephone number of endorser) (2) A declaration of applicant which shall have been signed in the presence of a commissioned notary public of this state. The declaration of applicant shall be in the following form: I, ( name of applicant ), do solemnly swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the personal information I have written in this application is true, complete, and correct. _________________________________________________ (Signature of applicant) State of __________

(b) In addition to the application required in subsection (a) of this Code section, every applicant for initial appointment as a notary public shall also submit the following endorsement and declaration to the clerk of superior court of the county in which the individual makes application:

(1) Endorsements from two persons who are not relatives of the applicant, who are at least 18 years old, who reside in the county in which the individual makes application, and who have known the applicant for at least one month. The endorsement shall be in the following form: I, ( name of endorser ), being 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of ( name of county ), believe the applicant for a notary public commission, ( name of applicant ), who is not related to myself, to be a person of integrity, of good moral character, and capable of performing notarial acts. I have known the applicant for one month or more. ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ (Signature of endorser) (Date) ________________________________________________ (Address of endorser) ________________________________________________ (Telephone number of endorser)

(1) Endorsements from two persons who are not relatives of the applicant, who are at least 18 years old, who reside in the county in which the individual makes application, and who have known the applicant for at least one month. The endorsement shall be in the following form:

I, ( name of endorser ), being 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of ( name of county ), believe the applicant for a notary public commission, ( name of applicant ), who is not related to myself, to be a person of integrity, of good moral character, and capable of performing notarial acts. I have known the applicant for one month or more.

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

(Signature of endorser)

(Date)

________________________________________________

(Address of endorser)

________________________________________________

(Telephone number of endorser)

(2) A declaration of applicant which shall have been signed in the presence of a commissioned notary public of this state. The declaration of applicant shall be in the following form: I, ( name of applicant ), do solemnly swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the personal information I have written in this application is true, complete, and correct. _________________________________________________ (Signature of applicant)

(2) A declaration of applicant which shall have been signed in the presence of a commissioned notary public of this state. The declaration of applicant shall be in the following form:

I, ( name of applicant ), do solemnly swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the personal information I have written in this application is true, complete, and correct.

_________________________________________________

(Signature of applicant)

State of __________

County of __________

On this ___ day of __________, ___, before me appeared, ____________________, the person who signed the preceding declaration of applicant in my presence and who swore or affirmed that ( he/she ) understood the document and freely declared it to be truthful.

_________________________________________________

(Official signature of the notary)

(Official seal of the notary)
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-39 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-39
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-39
Status: in_force

(a) The following oath shall be administered to the foreman of the jury by the coroner: “You, as foreman of the inquest, shall diligently inquire and true presentment make, on behalf of the State of Georgia, how and in what manner _____ (or a person deceased, unknown, as the case may be) came to his death and of such other matters relating to the same as shall be lawfully required of you, according to evidence, so help you God.”

(a) The following oath shall be administered to the foreman of the jury by the coroner:

“You, as foreman of the inquest, shall diligently inquire and true presentment make, on behalf of the State of Georgia, how and in what manner _____ (or a person deceased, unknown, as the case may be) came to his death and of such other matters relating to the same as shall be lawfully required of you, according to evidence, so help you God.”

(b) The remainder of the jury shall be sworn by the coroner as follows: “The same oath which the foreman of this inquest has taken on his part each of you shall observe and keep upon your part, so help you God.”

(b) The remainder of the jury shall be sworn by the coroner as follows:

“The same oath which the foreman of this inquest has taken on his part each of you shall observe and keep upon your part, so help you God.”
O.C.G.A. § 45-4-21 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 45-4-21
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-4-21
Status: in_force

If any officer whose duty it is to mark a bond filed and to give the several notices required in this chapter shall fail to do so without good and sufficient excuse, he shall be fined as for a contempt of court, in the discretion of the court, upon information being filed and a citation being served to appear before the superior court of the county of his residence.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-203 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-203
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-203
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the board of directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority provided by Code Section 50-32-4 , upon their initial appointment and thereafter, shall constitute the membership of the council. Membership on that authority or the council shall not constitute an appointment to an office of honor or trust for purposes of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-32-4 .

(a) The members of the board of directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority provided by Code Section 50-32-4 , upon their initial appointment and thereafter, shall constitute the membership of the council. Membership on that authority or the council shall not constitute an appointment to an office of honor or trust for purposes of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-32-4 .

(b) The chair of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority shall serve as the chair of the council.

(b) The chair of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority shall serve as the chair of the council.

(c) The council shall hold meetings as often as the chair determines, but not more than 12 days each year. The chair may call special meetings upon adequate written, personal, telephone, or facsimile notice to members of the council. A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum for conducting business. No member may act through a proxy, designee, or delegate. The council may establish, from time to time, such additional rules and procedures as the council deems appropriate for conducting the council's business. These rules and procedures may be established in bylaws or in such other form as the council deems appropriate.

(c) The council shall hold meetings as often as the chair determines, but not more than 12 days each year. The chair may call special meetings upon adequate written, personal, telephone, or facsimile notice to members of the council. A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum for conducting business. No member may act through a proxy, designee, or delegate. The council may establish, from time to time, such additional rules and procedures as the council deems appropriate for conducting the council's business. These rules and procedures may be established in bylaws or in such other form as the council deems appropriate.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-6-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-6-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-6.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Federally qualified health center ” means an entity which meets the definition of a federally qualified health center as described in 42 U.S.C. Section 1905(l)(2)(B) . (2) “ Medicare ” means coverage under both Parts A and B of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1395, et seq., as amended. (3) “ State health benefit plan ” means the health insurance plan or plans established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 and Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 for state and public employees, dependents, and retirees.

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

(1) “ Federally qualified health center ” means an entity which meets the definition of a federally qualified health center as described in 42 U.S.C. Section 1905(l)(2)(B) .

(1) “ Federally qualified health center ” means an entity which meets the definition of a federally qualified health center as described in 42 U.S.C. Section 1905(l)(2)(B) .

(2) “ Medicare ” means coverage under both Parts A and B of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1395, et seq., as amended.

(2) “ Medicare ” means coverage under both Parts A and B of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1395, et seq., as amended.

(3) “ State health benefit plan ” means the health insurance plan or plans established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 and Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 for state and public employees, dependents, and retirees.

(3) “ State health benefit plan ” means the health insurance plan or plans established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 and Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 for state and public employees, dependents, and retirees.

(b) On and after January 1, 2020, any contracts entered into or renewed by the department for health care coverage for enrollees under the state health benefit plan shall include payment for services furnished to enrollees by federally qualified health centers in an amount no less than the then applicable Medicare maximum allowable reimbursement rate to federally qualified health centers for any such service.

(b) On and after January 1, 2020, any contracts entered into or renewed by the department for health care coverage for enrollees under the state health benefit plan shall include payment for services furnished to enrollees by federally qualified health centers in an amount no less than the then applicable Medicare maximum allowable reimbursement rate to federally qualified health centers for any such service.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical contract.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical contract.
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-22 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-22
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-22
Status: in_force

(a) The director of the division is authorized and directed to cooperate with and assist the peace officers in charge, medical examiners, and coroners of the state in making the facilities of the division available for the performing of medical examiners' inquiries on dead bodies as required by this article.

(a) The director of the division is authorized and directed to cooperate with and assist the peace officers in charge, medical examiners, and coroners of the state in making the facilities of the division available for the performing of medical examiners' inquiries on dead bodies as required by this article.

(b) The county governing authority shall after consulting with the coroner, if any, be authorized to appoint one or more local medical examiners who shall be licensed physicians or pathologists. The chief medical examiner may, at the request of a county governing authority, authorize one or more licensed physicians or pathologists at convenient locations throughout the state to act as local medical examiners in performing medical examiners' inquiries as required by this article. The chief medical examiner shall confer with local county officials in making appointments of regional and local medical examiners. Any regional or local medical examiner appointed by the chief medical examiner shall have such jurisdiction within this state as designated by the chief medical examiner.

(b) The county governing authority shall after consulting with the coroner, if any, be authorized to appoint one or more local medical examiners who shall be licensed physicians or pathologists. The chief medical examiner may, at the request of a county governing authority, authorize one or more licensed physicians or pathologists at convenient locations throughout the state to act as local medical examiners in performing medical examiners' inquiries as required by this article. The chief medical examiner shall confer with local county officials in making appointments of regional and local medical examiners. Any regional or local medical examiner appointed by the chief medical examiner shall have such jurisdiction within this state as designated by the chief medical examiner.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this article, it shall be in the sole discretion of the medical examiner to determine whether or not an autopsy or limited dissection is required; provided, however, that the medical examiner shall give due consideration to the opinions of the coroner and the peace officer in charge regarding the requirements of accepted investigation techniques and the rules of evidence applicable thereto.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this article, it shall be in the sole discretion of the medical examiner to determine whether or not an autopsy or limited dissection is required; provided, however, that the medical examiner shall give due consideration to the opinions of the coroner and the peace officer in charge regarding the requirements of accepted investigation techniques and the rules of evidence applicable thereto.

(d) In the event that any local medical examiner or regional medical examiner is unable or unwilling to serve in any case, the coroner or the peace officer in charge may call upon the chief medical examiner, who shall perform a medical examiner's inquiry or direct another medical examiner to perform such inquiry.

(d) In the event that any local medical examiner or regional medical examiner is unable or unwilling to serve in any case, the coroner or the peace officer in charge may call upon the chief medical examiner, who shall perform a medical examiner's inquiry or direct another medical examiner to perform such inquiry.

(e) For each external examination so performed, in cases where limited dissection or autopsy of the body is not required, the medical examiner shall receive the fee set in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 35-3-151 . The fee in each case is to be paid from funds of the county in which the act was committed; or, if the county in which the act was committed is unknown, the fee shall be paid from funds of the county in which the body was found. In the event the place in which the act was committed is not known but is later established, the county in which the act was committed shall be responsible for payment of fees incurred by the medical examiner. Subject to funds being appropriated or otherwise available for such purpose, the chief medical examiner shall provide transportation of the deceased person to the site of the autopsy, if such autopsy is to be performed by a state or regional medical examiner employed by the state, and to return the body to the county where the death occurred.

(e) For each external examination so performed, in cases where limited dissection or autopsy of the body is not required, the medical examiner shall receive the fee set in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 35-3-151 . The fee in each case is to be paid from funds of the county in which the act was committed; or, if the county in which the act was committed is unknown, the fee shall be paid from funds of the county in which the body was found. In the event the place in which the act was committed is not known but is later established, the county in which the act was committed shall be responsible for payment of fees incurred by the medical examiner. Subject to funds being appropriated or otherwise available for such purpose, the chief medical examiner shall provide transportation of the deceased person to the site of the autopsy, if such autopsy is to be performed by a state or regional medical examiner employed by the state, and to return the body to the county where the death occurred.

(f) When death occurs in a hospital as a direct result and consequence of acts or events taking place in a county other than the one in which such death occurs, the body shall be returned to the county in which such acts or events took place. When a dead body is found in a county in which the acts or events leading to death did not occur, it shall be returned to the county in which the acts or events did occur, if known. The coroner or local medical examiner of the county in which such acts or events took place shall assume jurisdiction and the medical examiner's inquiry, if any performed, shall be paid for from funds of the county in which such acts or events took place.

(f) When death occurs in a hospital as a direct result and consequence of acts or events taking place in a county other than the one in which such death occurs, the body shall be returned to the county in which such acts or events took place. When a dead body is found in a county in which the acts or events leading to death did not occur, it shall be returned to the county in which the acts or events did occur, if known. The coroner or local medical examiner of the county in which such acts or events took place shall assume jurisdiction and the medical examiner's inquiry, if any performed, shall be paid for from funds of the county in which such acts or events took place.

(f.1) When death occurs in a hospital as a direct result and consequence of acts or events taking place in a county other than the one in which such death occurs, the hospital shall immediately notify the coroner or the county medical examiner of the county in which the acts or events resulting in the death occurred.

(f.1) When death occurs in a hospital as a direct result and consequence of acts or events taking place in a county other than the one in which such death occurs, the hospital shall immediately notify the coroner or the county medical examiner of the county in which the acts or events resulting in the death occurred.

(g) In the event that a medical examiner's inquiry is performed by the chief medical examiner or an employee thereof, no fee therefor shall be imposed pursuant to this Code section. In the event that a medical examiner's inquiry is performed by a medical examiner regularly employed at a fixed compensation by any county or group of counties, no fee shall be imposed upon any county or group of counties employing that medical examiner at a fixed compensation.

(g) In the event that a medical examiner's inquiry is performed by the chief medical examiner or an employee thereof, no fee therefor shall be imposed pursuant to this Code section. In the event that a medical examiner's inquiry is performed by a medical examiner regularly employed at a fixed compensation by any county or group of counties, no fee shall be imposed upon any county or group of counties employing that medical examiner at a fixed compensation.

(h) Any person holding office as a medical examiner pursuant to an appointment of the state medical examiner on May 1, 1997, shall continue in the exercise of his or her functions and duties until such person's successor has been duly appointed.

(h) Any person holding office as a medical examiner pursuant to an appointment of the state medical examiner on May 1, 1997, shall continue in the exercise of his or her functions and duties until such person's successor has been duly appointed.
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-25-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-25-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-25.1
Status: in_force

A dead body, other than skeletal remains, taken into custody under this article shall be released to the next of kin of the deceased, or to the agent of the next of kin, no later than 24 hours after the demand for release by that next of kin, or agent thereof, unless by that time the peace officer, medical examiner, or coroner has made a written finding that foul play may have been involved in the death of the deceased.
O.C.G.A. § 45-14-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 45-14-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-14-1
Status: in_force

There shall be a Commissioner of Insurance who shall be elected at the same time and in the same manner as the Governor is elected.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-92 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-92
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-92
Status: in_force

(a) All departments, agencies, and budget units charged with the duty of collecting taxes, fees, assessments, or other moneys, the collection of which is imposed by law, if required, shall pay all revenues collected by them into the state treasury on a monthly basis on or before the fifteenth day of each month for the immediately preceding month's collections, according to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Office of Planning and Budget. No allotment of funds shall be made to any budget unit which has failed to comply fully with this Code section.

(a) All departments, agencies, and budget units charged with the duty of collecting taxes, fees, assessments, or other moneys, the collection of which is imposed by law, if required, shall pay all revenues collected by them into the state treasury on a monthly basis on or before the fifteenth day of each month for the immediately preceding month's collections, according to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Office of Planning and Budget. No allotment of funds shall be made to any budget unit which has failed to comply fully with this Code section.

(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “ user fee ” shall mean voluntary or mandatory payments made in exchange for a government good or service provided specifically to the fee payer. A revenue source meets this definition if the authorization for the fee explicitly or implicitly ties the fee to the activities of a specific program, such as a licensing fee charged by a regulatory program. Fines, penalties, late fees, or similar punitive charges are not included in this definition. (2) All departments, agencies, and budget units charged with the duty of collecting user fees, the collection of which is authorized by law or regulation, shall compile a separate annual report to be submitted to the Office of Planning and Budget showing: (A) The statute or regulation authorizing a user fee; (B) The user fee amount; (C) The goods or services associated with the user fee and the estimated cost of such goods or services; (D) The total amount collected from the user fee in the current fiscal year; and (E) Whether the user fee has been retained by the department, agency, or budget unit or remitted to the state treasury. (3) The report provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall also contain any proposal that the budget unit may have to: (A) Create a new fee, or change, reauthorize, or terminate an existing fee, which shall include a description of the associated service or product provided or the regulatory function performed; and (B) Adjust an existing fee rate or amount. Each new or adjusted fee rate shall be accompanied by information justifying the proposed rate adjustment which may include: (i) The relationship between the revenue to be raised by the fee or change in the fee and the cost or change in the cost of the service, product, or regulatory function supported by the fee, with costs construed as actual costs incurred; (ii) The inflationary pressures that have arisen since the fee was last set; (iii) The effect on budgetary adequacy if the fee is not increased; (iv) The existence of comparable fees in other jurisdictions; (v) Policies that might affect the acceptance or the viability of the fee amount; (vi) Any proposal to designate, or redesignate, the fund into which revenue from a fee is to be deposited; and (vii) Other relevant considerations. (4) The Office of Planning and Budget shall compile and publish on the Open Georgia website, open.georgia.gov, a report showing for each department, agency, or other budget unit the data collected pursuant to this subsection.

(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “ user fee ” shall mean voluntary or mandatory payments made in exchange for a government good or service provided specifically to the fee payer. A revenue source meets this definition if the authorization for the fee explicitly or implicitly ties the fee to the activities of a specific program, such as a licensing fee charged by a regulatory program. Fines, penalties, late fees, or similar punitive charges are not included in this definition.

(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “ user fee ” shall mean voluntary or mandatory payments made in exchange for a government good or service provided specifically to the fee payer. A revenue source meets this definition if the authorization for the fee explicitly or implicitly ties the fee to the activities of a specific program, such as a licensing fee charged by a regulatory program. Fines, penalties, late fees, or similar punitive charges are not included in this definition.

(2) All departments, agencies, and budget units charged with the duty of collecting user fees, the collection of which is authorized by law or regulation, shall compile a separate annual report to be submitted to the Office of Planning and Budget showing: (A) The statute or regulation authorizing a user fee; (B) The user fee amount; (C) The goods or services associated with the user fee and the estimated cost of such goods or services; (D) The total amount collected from the user fee in the current fiscal year; and (E) Whether the user fee has been retained by the department, agency, or budget unit or remitted to the state treasury.

(2) All departments, agencies, and budget units charged with the duty of collecting user fees, the collection of which is authorized by law or regulation, shall compile a separate annual report to be submitted to the Office of Planning and Budget showing:

(A) The statute or regulation authorizing a user fee;

(A) The statute or regulation authorizing a user fee;

(B) The user fee amount;

(B) The user fee amount;

(C) The goods or services associated with the user fee and the estimated cost of such goods or services;

(C) The goods or services associated with the user fee and the estimated cost of such goods or services;

(D) The total amount collected from the user fee in the current fiscal year; and

(D) The total amount collected from the user fee in the current fiscal year; and

(E) Whether the user fee has been retained by the department, agency, or budget unit or remitted to the state treasury.

(E) Whether the user fee has been retained by the department, agency, or budget unit or remitted to the state treasury.

(3) The report provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall also contain any proposal that the budget unit may have to: (A) Create a new fee, or change, reauthorize, or terminate an existing fee, which shall include a description of the associated service or product provided or the regulatory function performed; and (B) Adjust an existing fee rate or amount. Each new or adjusted fee rate shall be accompanied by information justifying the proposed rate adjustment which may include: (i) The relationship between the revenue to be raised by the fee or change in the fee and the cost or change in the cost of the service, product, or regulatory function supported by the fee, with costs construed as actual costs incurred; (ii) The inflationary pressures that have arisen since the fee was last set; (iii) The effect on budgetary adequacy if the fee is not increased; (iv) The existence of comparable fees in other jurisdictions; (v) Policies that might affect the acceptance or the viability of the fee amount; (vi) Any proposal to designate, or redesignate, the fund into which revenue from a fee is to be deposited; and (vii) Other relevant considerations.

(3) The report provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall also contain any proposal that the budget unit may have to:

(A) Create a new fee, or change, reauthorize, or terminate an existing fee, which shall include a description of the associated service or product provided or the regulatory function performed; and

(A) Create a new fee, or change, reauthorize, or terminate an existing fee, which shall include a description of the associated service or product provided or the regulatory function performed; and

(B) Adjust an existing fee rate or amount. Each new or adjusted fee rate shall be accompanied by information justifying the proposed rate adjustment which may include: (i) The relationship between the revenue to be raised by the fee or change in the fee and the cost or change in the cost of the service, product, or regulatory function supported by the fee, with costs construed as actual costs incurred; (ii) The inflationary pressures that have arisen since the fee was last set; (iii) The effect on budgetary adequacy if the fee is not increased; (iv) The existence of comparable fees in other jurisdictions; (v) Policies that might affect the acceptance or the viability of the fee amount; (vi) Any proposal to designate, or redesignate, the fund into which revenue from a fee is to be deposited; and (vii) Other relevant considerations.

(B) Adjust an existing fee rate or amount. Each new or adjusted fee rate shall be accompanied by information justifying the proposed rate adjustment which may include:

(i) The relationship between the revenue to be raised by the fee or change in the fee and the cost or change in the cost of the service, product, or regulatory function supported by the fee, with costs construed as actual costs incurred;

(i) The relationship between the revenue to be raised by the fee or change in the fee and the cost or change in the cost of the service, product, or regulatory function supported by the fee, with costs construed as actual costs incurred;

(ii) The inflationary pressures that have arisen since the fee was last set;

(ii) The inflationary pressures that have arisen since the fee was last set;

(iii) The effect on budgetary adequacy if the fee is not increased;

(iii) The effect on budgetary adequacy if the fee is not increased;

(iv) The existence of comparable fees in other jurisdictions;

(iv) The existence of comparable fees in other jurisdictions;

(v) Policies that might affect the acceptance or the viability of the fee amount;

(v) Policies that might affect the acceptance or the viability of the fee amount;

(vi) Any proposal to designate, or redesignate, the fund into which revenue from a fee is to be deposited; and

(vi) Any proposal to designate, or redesignate, the fund into which revenue from a fee is to be deposited; and

(vii) Other relevant considerations.

(vii) Other relevant considerations.

(4) The Office of Planning and Budget shall compile and publish on the Open Georgia website, open.georgia.gov, a report showing for each department, agency, or other budget unit the data collected pursuant to this subsection.

(4) The Office of Planning and Budget shall compile and publish on the Open Georgia website, open.georgia.gov, a report showing for each department, agency, or other budget unit the data collected pursuant to this subsection.
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-73 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 45-7-73
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-7-73
Status: in_force

Where necessary to accomplish the purposes of this article, the state auditor shall by rule or regulation prescribe the form in which the reports of professional services shall be made by the authority or state agency. The state auditor shall also establish dates for the submission of the reports required by this article.
O.C.G.A. § 45-20-51 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 20 / Section 45-20-51
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-20-51
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Agency ” means any agency, as defined in Code Section 45-20-2 , which has full-time paid state employees and, in addition thereto, shall include the board of regents, all units of the university system, public authorities, and public corporations.

(1) “ Agency ” means any agency, as defined in Code Section 45-20-2 , which has full-time paid state employees and, in addition thereto, shall include the board of regents, all units of the university system, public authorities, and public corporations.

(2) “ Charitable organization ” means any voluntary health, welfare, educational, or environmental restoration or conservation agency that is: (A) A private, self-governing, nonprofit organization chartered or authorized to do business in the State of Georgia by the office of the Secretary of State; (B) Exempt from taxation under Code Section 48-7-25 ; (C) One to which contributions are authorized as deductible by Section 170 of the United States Internal Revenue Code , as amended; (D) Qualified as an organization as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code ; and (E) Not a religious organization except that a religious organization is not disqualified to the extent that it operates a health, welfare, educational, or environmental restoration or conservation function on a nonsectarian basis with a distinct and separate budget for this function.

(2) “ Charitable organization ” means any voluntary health, welfare, educational, or environmental restoration or conservation agency that is:

(A) A private, self-governing, nonprofit organization chartered or authorized to do business in the State of Georgia by the office of the Secretary of State;

(A) A private, self-governing, nonprofit organization chartered or authorized to do business in the State of Georgia by the office of the Secretary of State;

(B) Exempt from taxation under Code Section 48-7-25 ;

(B) Exempt from taxation under Code Section 48-7-25 ;

(C) One to which contributions are authorized as deductible by Section 170 of the United States Internal Revenue Code , as amended;

(C) One to which contributions are authorized as deductible by Section 170 of the United States Internal Revenue Code , as amended;

(D) Qualified as an organization as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code ; and

(D) Qualified as an organization as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code ; and

(E) Not a religious organization except that a religious organization is not disqualified to the extent that it operates a health, welfare, educational, or environmental restoration or conservation function on a nonsectarian basis with a distinct and separate budget for this function.

(E) Not a religious organization except that a religious organization is not disqualified to the extent that it operates a health, welfare, educational, or environmental restoration or conservation function on a nonsectarian basis with a distinct and separate budget for this function.

(3) “ Eligible voluntary charitable organization ” means a charitable organization which: (A) Actively conducts health, welfare, educational, or environmental restoration or conservation programs and provides services to individuals directed at one or more of the following common human needs within a community: family and child care services; protective services for children and adults; services for children and adults in foster care; services related to the management and maintenance of the home; day-care services for adults; transportation services; information, referral, and counseling services; the preparation and delivery of meals; adoption services; emergency shelter, care, and relief services; safety services; neighborhood and community organization services; recreation services; social adjustment and rehabilitation services; health support services; or a combination of such services designed to meet the special needs of specific groups such as children and youth, the aged, the ill and infirm, or the physically disabled; or provides services concerned with the ecological impact of altering the environment; or provides services concerned with the cultivation or imparting of knowledge or skills; (B) Provides direct and substantial services on a state-wide basis; is one of the federated charitable organizations that coordinates fund raising and allocations for at least five local charitable organizations in the various geographic areas in which employees are solicited; is a federation of at least five state-wide and local charitable organizations which are otherwise qualified under this article and which federation expends all funds collected under this article to serve Georgia residents and programs; is a health, welfare, educational, or environmental restoration or conservation agency which is a member of a federated, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, eligible voluntary charitable organization subject to such rules and regulations as the board may prescribe; or is a federated charitable organization that provides direct and substantial health and welfare services internationally whose activities do not require a local presence or provision of local services, which is authorized and certified by the Secretary of State to transact business in Georgia, which is compliant with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's regulations issued pursuant to the authority of 5 C.F.R. 950.201 and 950.202 for charities participating in the Combined Federal Campaign, which has a registered agent in Georgia, and which otherwise meets the criteria of this paragraph; (C) Observes a policy and practice of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, and such policy is applicable to persons served by the agency, to agency staff employment, and to membership on the agency's governing board; and (D) Does not expend a substantial portion of its efforts to influence the outcome of elections or the determination of public policy. No charitable organization shall be approved by the State Personnel Board under more than one provision of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.

(3) “ Eligible voluntary charitable organization ” means a charitable organization which:

(A) Actively conducts health, welfare, educational, or environmental restoration or conservation programs and provides services to individuals directed at one or more of the following common human needs within a community: family and child care services; protective services for children and adults; services for children and adults in foster care; services related to the management and maintenance of the home; day-care services for adults; transportation services; information, referral, and counseling services; the preparation and delivery of meals; adoption services; emergency shelter, care, and relief services; safety services; neighborhood and community organization services; recreation services; social adjustment and rehabilitation services; health support services; or a combination of such services designed to meet the special needs of specific groups such as children and youth, the aged, the ill and infirm, or the physically disabled; or provides services concerned with the ecological impact of altering the environment; or provides services concerned with the cultivation or imparting of knowledge or skills;

(A) Actively conducts health, welfare, educational, or environmental restoration or conservation programs and provides services to individuals directed at one or more of the following common human needs within a community: family and child care services; protective services for children and adults; services for children and adults in foster care; services related to the management and maintenance of the home; day-care services for adults; transportation services; information, referral, and counseling services; the preparation and delivery of meals; adoption services; emergency shelter, care, and relief services; safety services; neighborhood and community organization services; recreation services; social adjustment and rehabilitation services; health support services; or a combination of such services designed to meet the special needs of specific groups such as children and youth, the aged, the ill and infirm, or the physically disabled; or provides services concerned with the ecological impact of altering the environment; or provides services concerned with the cultivation or imparting of knowledge or skills;

(B) Provides direct and substantial services on a state-wide basis; is one of the federated charitable organizations that coordinates fund raising and allocations for at least five local charitable organizations in the various geographic areas in which employees are solicited; is a federation of at least five state-wide and local charitable organizations which are otherwise qualified under this article and which federation expends all funds collected under this article to serve Georgia residents and programs; is a health, welfare, educational, or environmental restoration or conservation agency which is a member of a federated, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, eligible voluntary charitable organization subject to such rules and regulations as the board may prescribe; or is a federated charitable organization that provides direct and substantial health and welfare services internationally whose activities do not require a local presence or provision of local services, which is authorized and certified by the Secretary of State to transact business in Georgia, which is compliant with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's regulations issued pursuant to the authority of 5 C.F.R. 950.201 and 950.202 for charities participating in the Combined Federal Campaign, which has a registered agent in Georgia, and which otherwise meets the criteria of this paragraph;

(B) Provides direct and substantial services on a state-wide basis; is one of the federated charitable organizations that coordinates fund raising and allocations for at least five local charitable organizations in the various geographic areas in which employees are solicited; is a federation of at least five state-wide and local charitable organizations which are otherwise qualified under this article and which federation expends all funds collected under this article to serve Georgia residents and programs; is a health, welfare, educational, or environmental restoration or conservation agency which is a member of a federated, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, eligible voluntary charitable organization subject to such rules and regulations as the board may prescribe; or is a federated charitable organization that provides direct and substantial health and welfare services internationally whose activities do not require a local presence or provision of local services, which is authorized and certified by the Secretary of State to transact business in Georgia, which is compliant with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's regulations issued pursuant to the authority of 5 C.F.R. 950.201 and 950.202 for charities participating in the Combined Federal Campaign, which has a registered agent in Georgia, and which otherwise meets the criteria of this paragraph;

(C) Observes a policy and practice of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, and such policy is applicable to persons served by the agency, to agency staff employment, and to membership on the agency's governing board; and

(C) Observes a policy and practice of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, and such policy is applicable to persons served by the agency, to agency staff employment, and to membership on the agency's governing board; and

(D) Does not expend a substantial portion of its efforts to influence the outcome of elections or the determination of public policy. No charitable organization shall be approved by the State Personnel Board under more than one provision of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.

(D) Does not expend a substantial portion of its efforts to influence the outcome of elections or the determination of public policy.

No charitable organization shall be approved by the State Personnel Board under more than one provision of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.

(4) “ Employee ” means any person receiving a payroll check from the state for personal service to an agency.

(4) “ Employee ” means any person receiving a payroll check from the state for personal service to an agency.
O.C.G.A. § 45-5a-5 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 45-5a-5
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-5A-5
Status: in_force

(a) The Supreme Court shall determine when the temporary disability of an elected constitutional executive officer has ended and when the officer shall resume the exercise of the powers of office. The Supreme Court may hold hearings for such purpose.

(a) The Supreme Court shall determine when the temporary disability of an elected constitutional executive officer has ended and when the officer shall resume the exercise of the powers of office. The Supreme Court may hold hearings for such purpose.

(b) Upon the Supreme Court certifying that the disability of an elected constitutional executive officer has ended, the appointment of the person performing the duties of such officer shall terminate. The elected constitutional executive officer shall thereafter assume and perform the duties of his office.

(b) Upon the Supreme Court certifying that the disability of an elected constitutional executive officer has ended, the appointment of the person performing the duties of such officer shall terminate. The elected constitutional executive officer shall thereafter assume and perform the duties of his office.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-31 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-31
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-31
Status: in_force

The officer desiring the release of a portion of his property shall file a petition in writing with the governing authority of the municipality or county in which he functions. The petition shall describe the property sought to be released and the reasons of the applicant for desiring the release, such as whether the applicant desires to sell the property or borrow money on the security thereof; and it shall give the name of the purchaser or the lender as the case may be. After consideration, the said governing authority may in its discretion grant the release in question, evidencing assent to the release by a writing in the nature of a release or quitclaim deed, to which a copy of the resolution or order of sanction shall be attached as a part thereof; or, after consideration, the application may in the discretion of said authority be rejected.
O.C.G.A. § 45-9-87 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 45-9-87
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-9-87
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that indemnification paid pursuant to this part shall not be taxable within this state for any purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-215 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-215
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-215
Status: in_force

(a) In performing any investigation authorized by this article, the inspector general shall be authorized to administer oaths, examine witnesses under oath, and issue any subpoenas necessary to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of all books, records, papers, and tangible items that constitute or contain evidence which the inspector general finds reasonably relevant or material to the investigation.

(a) In performing any investigation authorized by this article, the inspector general shall be authorized to administer oaths, examine witnesses under oath, and issue any subpoenas necessary to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of all books, records, papers, and tangible items that constitute or contain evidence which the inspector general finds reasonably relevant or material to the investigation.

(b)(1) Service of any subpoena issued under this article shall be made by any designated person. (2)(A) Service upon a natural person may be made by personal delivery of the subpoena to that person. (B) Subpoenas may also be served upon a natural person by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, and the return receipt shall constitute prima facie proof of service. (C) Service upon a natural person may also be made by serving his or her counsel of record. (3) Service may be made upon a domestic or foreign corporation by delivering the subpoena to an officer, to a managing or general agent, or to any other agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process. (4) A subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness may be served at any place within this state.

(b)(1) Service of any subpoena issued under this article shall be made by any designated person.

(b)(1) Service of any subpoena issued under this article shall be made by any designated person.

(2)(A) Service upon a natural person may be made by personal delivery of the subpoena to that person. (B) Subpoenas may also be served upon a natural person by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, and the return receipt shall constitute prima facie proof of service. (C) Service upon a natural person may also be made by serving his or her counsel of record.

(2)(A) Service upon a natural person may be made by personal delivery of the subpoena to that person.

(2)(A) Service upon a natural person may be made by personal delivery of the subpoena to that person.

(B) Subpoenas may also be served upon a natural person by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, and the return receipt shall constitute prima facie proof of service.

(B) Subpoenas may also be served upon a natural person by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, and the return receipt shall constitute prima facie proof of service.

(C) Service upon a natural person may also be made by serving his or her counsel of record.

(C) Service upon a natural person may also be made by serving his or her counsel of record.

(3) Service may be made upon a domestic or foreign corporation by delivering the subpoena to an officer, to a managing or general agent, or to any other agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process.

(3) Service may be made upon a domestic or foreign corporation by delivering the subpoena to an officer, to a managing or general agent, or to any other agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process.

(4) A subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness may be served at any place within this state.

(4) A subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness may be served at any place within this state.

(c) In the case of a refusal to obey any issued subpoena, the inspector general or his or her designee may request that the Attorney General petition the superior court within any jurisdiction where the investigation is carried on, where the subpoenaed person resides, or where the subpoenaed person carries on business or may be found to compel compliance with the subpoena. The Attorney General shall petition the court upon such request by the inspector general or his or her designee. Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall enter an order directing the person to appear before the court at a specified time and place and then and there show cause why he or she has not attended, answered questions under penalty of perjury, or produced the requested items as required. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the inspector general, the court shall enter an order that the person named in the subpoena appear at the time and place fixed in the order and answer questions under penalty of perjury or produce the requested items as required. Upon failure to obey the order, the person shall be subject to contempt of court. All process in any such case may be served at any place within this state. Nothing in this Code section limits or alters a person's existing rights or protections under state or federal law.

(c) In the case of a refusal to obey any issued subpoena, the inspector general or his or her designee may request that the Attorney General petition the superior court within any jurisdiction where the investigation is carried on, where the subpoenaed person resides, or where the subpoenaed person carries on business or may be found to compel compliance with the subpoena. The Attorney General shall petition the court upon such request by the inspector general or his or her designee. Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall enter an order directing the person to appear before the court at a specified time and place and then and there show cause why he or she has not attended, answered questions under penalty of perjury, or produced the requested items as required. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the inspector general, the court shall enter an order that the person named in the subpoena appear at the time and place fixed in the order and answer questions under penalty of perjury or produce the requested items as required. Upon failure to obey the order, the person shall be subject to contempt of court. All process in any such case may be served at any place within this state. Nothing in this Code section limits or alters a person's existing rights or protections under state or federal law.
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-30 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 45-17-30
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-17-30
Status: in_force

All commissioned officers of all branches of the armed services of the United States of America are constituted ex officio notaries public of this state and as such are authorized, within and outside this state and within and outside the United States of America, to administer oaths, take acknowledgments, and attest instruments conveying or affecting property in Georgia. Acts performed by such officers as authorized in this Code section shall have the same effect as if performed within this state by notaries public of this state. A statement of his rank following the signature of any such officer shall be evidence of the fact of his rank and no seal shall be necessary.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-50 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-50
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-50
Status: reserved

As used in this article, the term:

(1) Reserved.

(1) Reserved.

(2) “ Council ” means the Employee Benefit Plan Council established in Code Section 45-18-51 .

(2) “ Council ” means the Employee Benefit Plan Council established in Code Section 45-18-51 .

(3) “ Employee ” means a member of the General Assembly or a person who works full time for the state and receives his or her compensation in a direct payment from a department, agency, authority, or institution of state government; a county department of family and children services or a county department of health; the Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service; the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; a member of any local board of education; and public school teachers and public school employees as defined in Code Sections 20-2-880 and 20-2-910 , exclusive of the members, employees, and officials of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(3) “ Employee ” means a member of the General Assembly or a person who works full time for the state and receives his or her compensation in a direct payment from a department, agency, authority, or institution of state government; a county department of family and children services or a county department of health; the Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service; the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; a member of any local board of education; and public school teachers and public school employees as defined in Code Sections 20-2-880 and 20-2-910 , exclusive of the members, employees, and officials of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(4) “ Full time ” means the employment of a person who works at least 30 hours per week and whose employment is intended to be continuing employment. This would exclude any student, seasonal, intermittent, or part-time employment; provided, however, that public school teachers and public school employees as defined in Code Sections 20-2-880 and 20-2-910 shall be deemed to be employed full time for the purposes of this article. This would also exclude employment intended for only a very limited duration or in a sheltered employment program for the purpose of training or transitioning a person into the continued employment environment.

(4) “ Full time ” means the employment of a person who works at least 30 hours per week and whose employment is intended to be continuing employment. This would exclude any student, seasonal, intermittent, or part-time employment; provided, however, that public school teachers and public school employees as defined in Code Sections 20-2-880 and 20-2-910 shall be deemed to be employed full time for the purposes of this article. This would also exclude employment intended for only a very limited duration or in a sheltered employment program for the purpose of training or transitioning a person into the continued employment environment.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-79 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-79
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-79
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall examine the statements and estimates before their submission to the General Assembly and shall make or cause to be made such further investigations by the Office of Planning and Budget, with such hearings before him as he deems advisable, and shall direct such changes or revisions in policy and program and in specific details as he finds warranted.

(a) The Governor shall examine the statements and estimates before their submission to the General Assembly and shall make or cause to be made such further investigations by the Office of Planning and Budget, with such hearings before him as he deems advisable, and shall direct such changes or revisions in policy and program and in specific details as he finds warranted.

(b) The Governor shall have the budget report printed and copies thereof shall be transmitted to each member of the General Assembly within five days of the organization of the General Assembly.

(b) The Governor shall have the budget report printed and copies thereof shall be transmitted to each member of the General Assembly within five days of the organization of the General Assembly.

(c) The Governor-elect and his designated budget representatives shall be entitled to examine the budget report in process and the Office of Planning and Budget shall provide him with every practicable facility for familiarizing himself with its contents.

(c) The Governor-elect and his designated budget representatives shall be entitled to examine the budget report in process and the Office of Planning and Budget shall provide him with every practicable facility for familiarizing himself with its contents.
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-95 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 45-7-95
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-7-95
Status: in_force

The commission shall file a written report based upon its studies in which a recommended compensation shall be stated for each constitutional state officer, including members of the General Assembly and all full-time heads of state agencies, authorities, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, and departments whose compensation is set by the Constitution of Georgia, by law, or by Act of the General Assembly. A copy of such report shall be filed with the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Clerk of the House of Representatives, Secretary of the Senate, and legislative counsel. The commission shall file the written report at least 90 days prior to the convening of the General Assembly in regular session at which the general appropriations bill is first considered. The written report of the commission shall be filed, notwithstanding a determination by the commission that no compensation increase or decrease is recommended.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-73 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-73
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-73
Status: in_force

The Office of Planning and Budget, at the direction and under the control of the Governor and subject to this part, shall perform the following functions:

(1) Develop and implement a process of strategic planning to establish and periodically update an overall plan for state government and require all state agencies to develop a strategic plan that is consistent with that overall state plan. The Office of Planning and Budget may assist departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, and other agencies in developing those plans and in tailoring them to those organizations' program needs;

(1) Develop and implement a process of strategic planning to establish and periodically update an overall plan for state government and require all state agencies to develop a strategic plan that is consistent with that overall state plan. The Office of Planning and Budget may assist departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, and other agencies in developing those plans and in tailoring them to those organizations' program needs;

(2) Develop and implement a program budgeting system that relates funding to achievement of established goals and objectives, measures agency performance against attainment of planned outcomes, and provides for program evaluations for policy and funding determinations. Program evaluations may include cost benefit analyses, decision analyses, statistical analyses, comparisons with similar programs in other jurisdictions, relevant historical trends, and demographic factors and other useful techniques;

(2) Develop and implement a program budgeting system that relates funding to achievement of established goals and objectives, measures agency performance against attainment of planned outcomes, and provides for program evaluations for policy and funding determinations. Program evaluations may include cost benefit analyses, decision analyses, statistical analyses, comparisons with similar programs in other jurisdictions, relevant historical trends, and demographic factors and other useful techniques;

(3) Develop financial policies and plans as the basis for budget recommendations to the General Assembly and prepare detailed documents in accordance with such financial policies and plans for presentation to the General Assembly. The Office of Planning and Budget shall make its records and information available at all times to the General Assembly and its designees;

(3) Develop financial policies and plans as the basis for budget recommendations to the General Assembly and prepare detailed documents in accordance with such financial policies and plans for presentation to the General Assembly. The Office of Planning and Budget shall make its records and information available at all times to the General Assembly and its designees;

(4) Coordinate the fiscal affairs and procedures of the state to assure the carrying out of the financial plans and policies approved by the General Assembly, including the administration of a system of annual operating budgets and amendments thereto and of expenditure control;

(4) Coordinate the fiscal affairs and procedures of the state to assure the carrying out of the financial plans and policies approved by the General Assembly, including the administration of a system of annual operating budgets and amendments thereto and of expenditure control;

(5) Develop plans for improvements and economies in organization and operation of the state agencies and implement such plans as are approved by the General Assembly;

(5) Develop plans for improvements and economies in organization and operation of the state agencies and implement such plans as are approved by the General Assembly;

(6) Develop a long-term capital improvements budget which emphasizes decentralization of state government and which is consistent with the overall strategic plan for consideration by the General Assembly;

(6) Develop a long-term capital improvements budget which emphasizes decentralization of state government and which is consistent with the overall strategic plan for consideration by the General Assembly;

(7) Analyze financial and administrative aspects of proposed legislation;

(7) Analyze financial and administrative aspects of proposed legislation;

(8) Provide such assistance as the General Assembly may request and be available to assist its appropriations committees with any needed information or material;

(8) Provide such assistance as the General Assembly may request and be available to assist its appropriations committees with any needed information or material;

(9) Perform all other duties provided for in this part and such other duties as the General Assembly may from time to time prescribe;

(9) Perform all other duties provided for in this part and such other duties as the General Assembly may from time to time prescribe;

(10) In an effort to improve responsiveness of government and the effective and efficient delivery of services, provide leadership in initiating, organizing, and operating partnerships and collaborations among public and private entities having common or overlapping missions, purposes, roles, responsibilities, clients, or other similar relationships;

(10) In an effort to improve responsiveness of government and the effective and efficient delivery of services, provide leadership in initiating, organizing, and operating partnerships and collaborations among public and private entities having common or overlapping missions, purposes, roles, responsibilities, clients, or other similar relationships;

(11) Consult with the General Assembly on a regular basis concerning the development and implementation of the strategic planning process, the development of outcome measures for program evaluation, and the implementation of the other provisions of this article; and

(11) Consult with the General Assembly on a regular basis concerning the development and implementation of the strategic planning process, the development of outcome measures for program evaluation, and the implementation of the other provisions of this article; and

(12) Promulgate rules and regulations governing: (A) The use of passenger-carrying automobiles purchased or leased by any office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, authority, or other entity of the state; (B) The rental of passenger-carrying automobiles by officials, officers, and employees of the state and for reimbursement of rental expense; (C) A system of billings for motor vehicle service including the provision of fuel, maintenance, and repair costs for vehicles which are owned or leased by any office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, authority, or other entity of the state; and (D) Acquisition, utilization, preventive maintenance, repair, and replacement of all other motor vehicles, exclusive of the off-the-road and highly specialized motor vehicle equipment as defined by the Office of Planning and Budget, owned or leased by any office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, authority, or other entity of the state.

(12) Promulgate rules and regulations governing:

(A) The use of passenger-carrying automobiles purchased or leased by any office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, authority, or other entity of the state;

(A) The use of passenger-carrying automobiles purchased or leased by any office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, authority, or other entity of the state;

(B) The rental of passenger-carrying automobiles by officials, officers, and employees of the state and for reimbursement of rental expense;

(B) The rental of passenger-carrying automobiles by officials, officers, and employees of the state and for reimbursement of rental expense;

(C) A system of billings for motor vehicle service including the provision of fuel, maintenance, and repair costs for vehicles which are owned or leased by any office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, authority, or other entity of the state; and

(C) A system of billings for motor vehicle service including the provision of fuel, maintenance, and repair costs for vehicles which are owned or leased by any office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, authority, or other entity of the state; and

(D) Acquisition, utilization, preventive maintenance, repair, and replacement of all other motor vehicles, exclusive of the off-the-road and highly specialized motor vehicle equipment as defined by the Office of Planning and Budget, owned or leased by any office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, authority, or other entity of the state.

(D) Acquisition, utilization, preventive maintenance, repair, and replacement of all other motor vehicles, exclusive of the off-the-road and highly specialized motor vehicle equipment as defined by the Office of Planning and Budget, owned or leased by any office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, authority, or other entity of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 45-9-4-2 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 45-9-4-2
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-9-4.2
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term “ nonprofit agency ” means a nonprofit or charitable organization, association, corporation, partnership, or other entity registered pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code .

(a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term “ nonprofit agency ” means a nonprofit or charitable organization, association, corporation, partnership, or other entity registered pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code .

(b) Nonprofit agencies and their employees, which agencies have contracted with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to furnish certain services to the developmentally disabled or have subcontracted with similar nonprofit agencies for the same, shall be provided protection against personal liability for damages sustained by third parties arising out of the provision of authorized services to the developmentally disabled by an employee of such agency during the course of such person's employment with such nonprofit agency. The commissioner of administrative services shall prescribe the terms and conditions under which such nonprofit agencies and their employees shall be covered by any liability insurance policy or contract of indemnity or similar program administered by the commissioner pursuant to this article to provide such protection, provided the cost of such insurance, indemnity, or similar program furnished to any such nonprofit agency and its employees shall be allocated to and paid by such agency.

(b) Nonprofit agencies and their employees, which agencies have contracted with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to furnish certain services to the developmentally disabled or have subcontracted with similar nonprofit agencies for the same, shall be provided protection against personal liability for damages sustained by third parties arising out of the provision of authorized services to the developmentally disabled by an employee of such agency during the course of such person's employment with such nonprofit agency. The commissioner of administrative services shall prescribe the terms and conditions under which such nonprofit agencies and their employees shall be covered by any liability insurance policy or contract of indemnity or similar program administered by the commissioner pursuant to this article to provide such protection, provided the cost of such insurance, indemnity, or similar program furnished to any such nonprofit agency and its employees shall be allocated to and paid by such agency.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-152 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-152
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-152
Status: in_force

Oversight of the operation of the GDAC Project established pursuant to this part shall be vested in the office. The GDAC Project shall receive, maintain, and transmit data only as permitted by this part and as approved by the office and the state agency or department whose data are requested. The office's responsibilities with respect to this part shall include:

(1) Identification of data that have been created, received, or maintained by state agencies or departments that may be appropriate for receipt, maintenance, and transmission by the GDAC Project in furtherance of the purposes of this part;

(1) Identification of data that have been created, received, or maintained by state agencies or departments that may be appropriate for receipt, maintenance, and transmission by the GDAC Project in furtherance of the purposes of this part;

(2) Prior to the receipt of data by the GDAC Project, review and approval of the appropriateness of such receipt, including consideration of the following factors: (A) Whether the transmitting agency or department has authority to collect the data proposed to be received by the GDAC Project, particularly if the data include individually identifiable information; (B) Whether collection of the data proposed to be received by the GDAC Project is expected to further the purposes of this part, namely, the improvement of public health and the safety, security, and well-being of Georgia residents; and (C) Whether reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the GDAC Project will receive only the appropriate data needed to accomplish the purposes of this part;

(2) Prior to the receipt of data by the GDAC Project, review and approval of the appropriateness of such receipt, including consideration of the following factors:

(A) Whether the transmitting agency or department has authority to collect the data proposed to be received by the GDAC Project, particularly if the data include individually identifiable information;

(A) Whether the transmitting agency or department has authority to collect the data proposed to be received by the GDAC Project, particularly if the data include individually identifiable information;

(B) Whether collection of the data proposed to be received by the GDAC Project is expected to further the purposes of this part, namely, the improvement of public health and the safety, security, and well-being of Georgia residents; and

(B) Whether collection of the data proposed to be received by the GDAC Project is expected to further the purposes of this part, namely, the improvement of public health and the safety, security, and well-being of Georgia residents; and

(C) Whether reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the GDAC Project will receive only the appropriate data needed to accomplish the purposes of this part;

(C) Whether reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the GDAC Project will receive only the appropriate data needed to accomplish the purposes of this part;

(3) Prior to the receipt or transmission of data by the GDAC Project, review and approval of any necessary data use agreements or business associate agreements with any person or entity from which or to which information is received or transmitted in compliance with all applicable privacy and security standards, including, but not limited to, HIPAA, when such data include individually identifiable information that is protected health information;

(3) Prior to the receipt or transmission of data by the GDAC Project, review and approval of any necessary data use agreements or business associate agreements with any person or entity from which or to which information is received or transmitted in compliance with all applicable privacy and security standards, including, but not limited to, HIPAA, when such data include individually identifiable information that is protected health information;

(4) Adopting and publishing policies and procedures for the efficient and transparent operation of the GDAC Project, including, but not limited to, the following: (A) Privacy and data security policies and procedures that comply with the applicable federal and state privacy and security statutes and regulations, including HIPAA; (B) Data access policies and procedures that allow access by a public or private entity, including a researcher, only when such access request meets the standards set forth in the data access policies and procedures and has been approved by the office and the appropriate state agency or department. When data access is requested by any public or private entity, including a researcher, for the purpose of conducting research, the office shall only approve access to data after review and approval by an IRB, and such access shall be limited to data identified in approved IRB research protocols and only for the period of the approval. In no event shall the office approve access to health data that identifies, or that may be used to identify, rates of payment by a private entity for the provision of health care services to an individual unless the entity seeking access agrees to keep such information confidential and to prevent public disclosure of such data or the rates of payment derived from such data; (C) Data retention policies requiring that data be returned to transmitting state agencies or departments or destroyed when it is no longer in the state's interest to promote analysis of such data and in accordance with applicable HIPAA regulations, data use agreements, and provisions of IRB approvals; (D) Policies to require researchers to consult with subject matter experts in the data sets being linked on a specific project. The purpose of such consultation shall be to help researchers understand and interpret the data being linked to a specific project; and (E) Policies that establish processes to engage researchers and academic institutions across Georgia to help set research priorities and promote the use of the GDAC Project to accelerate population health research in this state;

(4) Adopting and publishing policies and procedures for the efficient and transparent operation of the GDAC Project, including, but not limited to, the following:

(A) Privacy and data security policies and procedures that comply with the applicable federal and state privacy and security statutes and regulations, including HIPAA;

(A) Privacy and data security policies and procedures that comply with the applicable federal and state privacy and security statutes and regulations, including HIPAA;

(B) Data access policies and procedures that allow access by a public or private entity, including a researcher, only when such access request meets the standards set forth in the data access policies and procedures and has been approved by the office and the appropriate state agency or department. When data access is requested by any public or private entity, including a researcher, for the purpose of conducting research, the office shall only approve access to data after review and approval by an IRB, and such access shall be limited to data identified in approved IRB research protocols and only for the period of the approval. In no event shall the office approve access to health data that identifies, or that may be used to identify, rates of payment by a private entity for the provision of health care services to an individual unless the entity seeking access agrees to keep such information confidential and to prevent public disclosure of such data or the rates of payment derived from such data;

(B) Data access policies and procedures that allow access by a public or private entity, including a researcher, only when such access request meets the standards set forth in the data access policies and procedures and has been approved by the office and the appropriate state agency or department. When data access is requested by any public or private entity, including a researcher, for the purpose of conducting research, the office shall only approve access to data after review and approval by an IRB, and such access shall be limited to data identified in approved IRB research protocols and only for the period of the approval. In no event shall the office approve access to health data that identifies, or that may be used to identify, rates of payment by a private entity for the provision of health care services to an individual unless the entity seeking access agrees to keep such information confidential and to prevent public disclosure of such data or the rates of payment derived from such data;

(C) Data retention policies requiring that data be returned to transmitting state agencies or departments or destroyed when it is no longer in the state's interest to promote analysis of such data and in accordance with applicable HIPAA regulations, data use agreements, and provisions of IRB approvals;

(C) Data retention policies requiring that data be returned to transmitting state agencies or departments or destroyed when it is no longer in the state's interest to promote analysis of such data and in accordance with applicable HIPAA regulations, data use agreements, and provisions of IRB approvals;

(D) Policies to require researchers to consult with subject matter experts in the data sets being linked on a specific project. The purpose of such consultation shall be to help researchers understand and interpret the data being linked to a specific project; and

(D) Policies to require researchers to consult with subject matter experts in the data sets being linked on a specific project. The purpose of such consultation shall be to help researchers understand and interpret the data being linked to a specific project; and

(E) Policies that establish processes to engage researchers and academic institutions across Georgia to help set research priorities and promote the use of the GDAC Project to accelerate population health research in this state;

(E) Policies that establish processes to engage researchers and academic institutions across Georgia to help set research priorities and promote the use of the GDAC Project to accelerate population health research in this state;

(5) Communicating to all state agencies and departments that each state agency or department shall, upon request of the office, make available to the office through the GDAC Project all data housed within its respective office pursuant to policies established pursuant to this Code section;

(5) Communicating to all state agencies and departments that each state agency or department shall, upon request of the office, make available to the office through the GDAC Project all data housed within its respective office pursuant to policies established pursuant to this Code section;

(6)(A) Establishing the process by which each state agency or department is required, in consultation with the office, to identify and submit to the office a minimum of two distinct policy concerns that may be studied in an integrated information environment in order to identify evidence based solutions to such policy concerns; and (B) Establishing procedures for ranking the submission and selection of such policy concerns considered by the office to be of greatest concern to the health, safety, security, and well-being of Georgia's citizens; and

(6)(A) Establishing the process by which each state agency or department is required, in consultation with the office, to identify and submit to the office a minimum of two distinct policy concerns that may be studied in an integrated information environment in order to identify evidence based solutions to such policy concerns; and

(6)(A) Establishing the process by which each state agency or department is required, in consultation with the office, to identify and submit to the office a minimum of two distinct policy concerns that may be studied in an integrated information environment in order to identify evidence based solutions to such policy concerns; and

(B) Establishing procedures for ranking the submission and selection of such policy concerns considered by the office to be of greatest concern to the health, safety, security, and well-being of Georgia's citizens; and

(B) Establishing procedures for ranking the submission and selection of such policy concerns considered by the office to be of greatest concern to the health, safety, security, and well-being of Georgia's citizens; and

(7) Establishing a process to set research priorities that utilize the GDAC Project to provide effective and efficient policy management for the state.

(7) Establishing a process to set research priorities that utilize the GDAC Project to provide effective and efficient policy management for the state.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-58 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-58
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-58
Status: in_force

The various departments, boards, agencies, and their employees shall not incur any liability for errors or omissions made in the performance of the agreement between the departments, boards, and agencies and the employee.
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-8 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 45-17-8
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-17-8
Status: in_force

(a) Notaries public shall have authority to: (1) Witness or attest signature or execution of deeds and other written instruments; (2) Take acknowledgments; (3) Administer oaths and affirmations in all matters incidental to their duties as commercial officers and all other oaths and affirmations which are not by law required to be administered by a particular officer; (4) Witness affidavits upon oath or affirmation; (5) Take verifications upon oath or affirmation; (6) Make certified copies, provided that the document presented for copying is an original document and is neither a public record nor a publicly recorded document certified copies of which are available from an official source other than a notary and provided that the document was photocopied under supervision of the notary; and (7) Perform such other acts as they are authorized to perform by other laws of this state.

(a) Notaries public shall have authority to:

(1) Witness or attest signature or execution of deeds and other written instruments;

(1) Witness or attest signature or execution of deeds and other written instruments;

(2) Take acknowledgments;

(2) Take acknowledgments;

(3) Administer oaths and affirmations in all matters incidental to their duties as commercial officers and all other oaths and affirmations which are not by law required to be administered by a particular officer;

(3) Administer oaths and affirmations in all matters incidental to their duties as commercial officers and all other oaths and affirmations which are not by law required to be administered by a particular officer;

(4) Witness affidavits upon oath or affirmation;

(4) Witness affidavits upon oath or affirmation;

(5) Take verifications upon oath or affirmation;

(5) Take verifications upon oath or affirmation;

(6) Make certified copies, provided that the document presented for copying is an original document and is neither a public record nor a publicly recorded document certified copies of which are available from an official source other than a notary and provided that the document was photocopied under supervision of the notary; and

(6) Make certified copies, provided that the document presented for copying is an original document and is neither a public record nor a publicly recorded document certified copies of which are available from an official source other than a notary and provided that the document was photocopied under supervision of the notary; and

(7) Perform such other acts as they are authorized to perform by other laws of this state.

(7) Perform such other acts as they are authorized to perform by other laws of this state.

(b) No notary shall be obligated to perform a notarial act if he feels such act is: (1) For a transaction which the notary knows or suspects is illegal, false, or deceptive; (2) For a person who is being coerced; (3) For a person whose demeanor causes compelling doubts about whether the person knows the consequences of the transaction requiring the notarial act; or (4) In situations which impugn and compromise the notary's impartiality, as specified in subsection (c) of this Code section.

(b) No notary shall be obligated to perform a notarial act if he feels such act is:

(1) For a transaction which the notary knows or suspects is illegal, false, or deceptive;

(1) For a transaction which the notary knows or suspects is illegal, false, or deceptive;

(2) For a person who is being coerced;

(2) For a person who is being coerced;

(3) For a person whose demeanor causes compelling doubts about whether the person knows the consequences of the transaction requiring the notarial act; or

(3) For a person whose demeanor causes compelling doubts about whether the person knows the consequences of the transaction requiring the notarial act; or

(4) In situations which impugn and compromise the notary's impartiality, as specified in subsection (c) of this Code section.

(4) In situations which impugn and compromise the notary's impartiality, as specified in subsection (c) of this Code section.

(c) A notary shall be disqualified from performing a notarial act in the following situations which impugn and compromise the notary's impartiality: (1) When the notary is a signer of the document which is to be notarized; or (2) When the notary is a party to the document or transaction for which the notarial act is required.

(c) A notary shall be disqualified from performing a notarial act in the following situations which impugn and compromise the notary's impartiality:

(1) When the notary is a signer of the document which is to be notarized; or

(1) When the notary is a signer of the document which is to be notarized; or

(2) When the notary is a party to the document or transaction for which the notarial act is required.

(2) When the notary is a party to the document or transaction for which the notarial act is required.

(d) A notary public shall not execute a notarial certificate containing a statement known by the notary to be false nor perform any action with an intent to deceive or defraud.

(d) A notary public shall not execute a notarial certificate containing a statement known by the notary to be false nor perform any action with an intent to deceive or defraud.

(e) In performing any notarial act, a notary public shall confirm the identity of the document signer, oath taker, or affirmant based on personal knowledge or on satisfactory evidence. Such satisfactory evidence shall include, but not be limited to, a valid Veterans Health Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(e) In performing any notarial act, a notary public shall confirm the identity of the document signer, oath taker, or affirmant based on personal knowledge or on satisfactory evidence. Such satisfactory evidence shall include, but not be limited to, a valid Veterans Health Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(f) The signature of a notary public documenting a notarial act shall not be evidence to show that such notary public had knowledge of the contents of the document so signed, other than those specific contents which constitute the signature, execution, acknowledgment, oath, affirmation, affidavit, verification, or other act which the signature of that notary public documents, nor is a certification by a notary public that a document is a certified or true copy of an original document evidence to show that such notary public had knowledge of the contents of the document so certified.

(f) The signature of a notary public documenting a notarial act shall not be evidence to show that such notary public had knowledge of the contents of the document so signed, other than those specific contents which constitute the signature, execution, acknowledgment, oath, affirmation, affidavit, verification, or other act which the signature of that notary public documents, nor is a certification by a notary public that a document is a certified or true copy of an original document evidence to show that such notary public had knowledge of the contents of the document so certified.
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-25 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-25
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-25
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Upon receipt of the notice required by Code Section 45-16-24 , the coroner or county medical examiner shall immediately take charge of the body. If a registered professional nurse, nurse practitioner, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant authorized to make a pronouncement of death under Code Section 31-10-16 or a qualified physician is not available, a coroner, deputy coroner, or medical examiner's investigator may make a pronouncement of death at the investigation scene if, and only if, one or more of the following conditions is met: (A) The body is in a state of rigor mortis with lividity present; (B) The body is in a state of decomposition evidenced by a component of putrefaction; (C) The body is skeletonized; or (D) Death has been established by qualified emergency medical services personnel. (2) It shall be the duty of a coroner notified as required by Code Section 45-16-24 to summon a medical examiner and proper peace officer. It shall be the duty of a county medical examiner so notified to summon a proper peace officer. When present at the scene of death, the peace officer shall have jurisdiction over the scene of death. The medical examiner or coroner and the peace officer shall together make inquiries regarding the cause, manner, and circumstances of death. If either the peace officer or medical examiner is not present at the scene of death, then whichever of the two officers is present shall have jurisdiction over the scene of death. If neither the peace officer nor the medical examiner is present at the scene of death in any county in which the office of coroner has not been replaced by a county medical examiner, the coroner shall assume the responsibility of such officers at the scene of death and shall have the body transported to a local medical examiner who shall conduct a medical examiner's inquiry. The medical examiner, at any time, to facilitate examination, when he or she deems it necessary, may have the body embalmed or retain it for refrigeration for preservation or to avoid the threat of infectious disease prior to release of the body to the next of kin. Such expense of embalming shall be paid by the county of the coroner's or medical examiner's jurisdiction.

(a)(1) Upon receipt of the notice required by Code Section 45-16-24 , the coroner or county medical examiner shall immediately take charge of the body. If a registered professional nurse, nurse practitioner, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant authorized to make a pronouncement of death under Code Section 31-10-16 or a qualified physician is not available, a coroner, deputy coroner, or medical examiner's investigator may make a pronouncement of death at the investigation scene if, and only if, one or more of the following conditions is met: (A) The body is in a state of rigor mortis with lividity present; (B) The body is in a state of decomposition evidenced by a component of putrefaction; (C) The body is skeletonized; or (D) Death has been established by qualified emergency medical services personnel.

(a)(1) Upon receipt of the notice required by Code Section 45-16-24 , the coroner or county medical examiner shall immediately take charge of the body. If a registered professional nurse, nurse practitioner, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant authorized to make a pronouncement of death under Code Section 31-10-16 or a qualified physician is not available, a coroner, deputy coroner, or medical examiner's investigator may make a pronouncement of death at the investigation scene if, and only if, one or more of the following conditions is met:

(A) The body is in a state of rigor mortis with lividity present;

(A) The body is in a state of rigor mortis with lividity present;

(B) The body is in a state of decomposition evidenced by a component of putrefaction;

(B) The body is in a state of decomposition evidenced by a component of putrefaction;

(C) The body is skeletonized; or

(C) The body is skeletonized; or

(D) Death has been established by qualified emergency medical services personnel.

(D) Death has been established by qualified emergency medical services personnel.

(2) It shall be the duty of a coroner notified as required by Code Section 45-16-24 to summon a medical examiner and proper peace officer. It shall be the duty of a county medical examiner so notified to summon a proper peace officer. When present at the scene of death, the peace officer shall have jurisdiction over the scene of death. The medical examiner or coroner and the peace officer shall together make inquiries regarding the cause, manner, and circumstances of death. If either the peace officer or medical examiner is not present at the scene of death, then whichever of the two officers is present shall have jurisdiction over the scene of death. If neither the peace officer nor the medical examiner is present at the scene of death in any county in which the office of coroner has not been replaced by a county medical examiner, the coroner shall assume the responsibility of such officers at the scene of death and shall have the body transported to a local medical examiner who shall conduct a medical examiner's inquiry. The medical examiner, at any time, to facilitate examination, when he or she deems it necessary, may have the body embalmed or retain it for refrigeration for preservation or to avoid the threat of infectious disease prior to release of the body to the next of kin. Such expense of embalming shall be paid by the county of the coroner's or medical examiner's jurisdiction.

(2) It shall be the duty of a coroner notified as required by Code Section 45-16-24 to summon a medical examiner and proper peace officer. It shall be the duty of a county medical examiner so notified to summon a proper peace officer. When present at the scene of death, the peace officer shall have jurisdiction over the scene of death. The medical examiner or coroner and the peace officer shall together make inquiries regarding the cause, manner, and circumstances of death. If either the peace officer or medical examiner is not present at the scene of death, then whichever of the two officers is present shall have jurisdiction over the scene of death. If neither the peace officer nor the medical examiner is present at the scene of death in any county in which the office of coroner has not been replaced by a county medical examiner, the coroner shall assume the responsibility of such officers at the scene of death and shall have the body transported to a local medical examiner who shall conduct a medical examiner's inquiry. The medical examiner, at any time, to facilitate examination, when he or she deems it necessary, may have the body embalmed or retain it for refrigeration for preservation or to avoid the threat of infectious disease prior to release of the body to the next of kin. Such expense of embalming shall be paid by the county of the coroner's or medical examiner's jurisdiction.

(b) When positive identification of dead bodies has not been established conclusively through personal visual examination of the remains by persons well acquainted with the decedent in life or by comparison of fingerprints or footprints or by identification of unique physical characteristics, such as prosthetic appliances, or by comparison of skeletal X-rays, including previous fractures, or by amputations, the medical examiner must either chart or X-ray the decedent's dentition or call upon a licensed dentist of the medical examiner's choosing to carry out a dental examination of the body. This may be accomplished either by examination in situ or by removal of the jaws with teeth to the dentist's office. The dentist shall chart the deceased's dentition and make two copies, one of which shall be filed with the medical examiner's inquiry report to the division and the other with the Georgia Crime Information Center of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The dentist may, at his or her discretion, make such X-rays of the mouth as he or she deems necessary. The dentist shall be paid a fee as determined in accordance with Code Section 35-3-151 . These fees shall be paid by the county of the coroner's or local medical examiner's jurisdiction.

(b) When positive identification of dead bodies has not been established conclusively through personal visual examination of the remains by persons well acquainted with the decedent in life or by comparison of fingerprints or footprints or by identification of unique physical characteristics, such as prosthetic appliances, or by comparison of skeletal X-rays, including previous fractures, or by amputations, the medical examiner must either chart or X-ray the decedent's dentition or call upon a licensed dentist of the medical examiner's choosing to carry out a dental examination of the body. This may be accomplished either by examination in situ or by removal of the jaws with teeth to the dentist's office. The dentist shall chart the deceased's dentition and make two copies, one of which shall be filed with the medical examiner's inquiry report to the division and the other with the Georgia Crime Information Center of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The dentist may, at his or her discretion, make such X-rays of the mouth as he or she deems necessary. The dentist shall be paid a fee as determined in accordance with Code Section 35-3-151 . These fees shall be paid by the county of the coroner's or local medical examiner's jurisdiction.

(c) The coroner or county medical examiner shall, in the absence of the next of kin of the deceased person, take possession of all property of value found on such person, make an exact inventory thereof on his or her report, and surrender the same to the person entitled to its custody or possession. In no circumstance shall any property of value found on or belonging to the deceased be converted to the personal use of the coroner or county medical examiner. The coroner, medical examiner, or peace officer shall take possession of any objects, anatomical specimens, or articles which, in his or her opinion, may be helpful in establishing the cause of death, manner of death, or identification of the deceased; and in cooperation with a forensic laboratory he or she may make such tests and examinations of said objects, specimens, or articles as may be necessary or useful in determining the cause of death, manner of death, or the identity of the deceased. At his or her discretion, the medical examiner or coroner may dispose of such objects, specimens, or articles when the medical examiner's or coroner's need for their retention has ended, provided that any property of value shall be returned to the next of kin of the deceased when no longer needed in the investigation or for evidence in a prosecution. Any coroner who converts property of a deceased to his or her personal use shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-8-4 and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-8-12 . In the event that a criminal prosecution arises, all such objects and articles together with reports of any examinations made upon them shall be retained in the custody of the investigating agency or the forensic laboratory which conducted the examination until their production as evidence is required by the prosecuting officer or upon written order of the peace officer in charge or court having proper jurisdiction.

(c) The coroner or county medical examiner shall, in the absence of the next of kin of the deceased person, take possession of all property of value found on such person, make an exact inventory thereof on his or her report, and surrender the same to the person entitled to its custody or possession. In no circumstance shall any property of value found on or belonging to the deceased be converted to the personal use of the coroner or county medical examiner. The coroner, medical examiner, or peace officer shall take possession of any objects, anatomical specimens, or articles which, in his or her opinion, may be helpful in establishing the cause of death, manner of death, or identification of the deceased; and in cooperation with a forensic laboratory he or she may make such tests and examinations of said objects, specimens, or articles as may be necessary or useful in determining the cause of death, manner of death, or the identity of the deceased. At his or her discretion, the medical examiner or coroner may dispose of such objects, specimens, or articles when the medical examiner's or coroner's need for their retention has ended, provided that any property of value shall be returned to the next of kin of the deceased when no longer needed in the investigation or for evidence in a prosecution. Any coroner who converts property of a deceased to his or her personal use shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-8-4 and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-8-12 . In the event that a criminal prosecution arises, all such objects and articles together with reports of any examinations made upon them shall be retained in the custody of the investigating agency or the forensic laboratory which conducted the examination until their production as evidence is required by the prosecuting officer or upon written order of the peace officer in charge or court having proper jurisdiction.

(d) The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is authorized to perform a post mortem examination and autopsy on a person whose death occurs within a state owned or leased building or on the curtilage of such building. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall have jurisdiction relating to the investigation of such a death, and this authority and jurisdiction shall supersede any other authority or jurisdiction provided for by this article relating to a post mortem examination or autopsy.

(d) The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is authorized to perform a post mortem examination and autopsy on a person whose death occurs within a state owned or leased building or on the curtilage of such building. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall have jurisdiction relating to the investigation of such a death, and this authority and jurisdiction shall supersede any other authority or jurisdiction provided for by this article relating to a post mortem examination or autopsy.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-6 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-6
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-6
Status: in_force

Where any collecting officer, officer to hold public funds, bank, or depository gives an additional bond or adds new security during his term, the bond in force at the time and securities thereon shall be liable for defaults occurring prior to the time the additional bond or security is given; and the existing bond or security and the additional bond or security shall be jointly, severally, and concurrently liable for subsequent defaults. If the order requiring a new bond so provides, the sureties on the old bond or bonds shall be discharged from future liability and the new bond alone shall be liable therefor. However, if the new bond so provides, it may assume concurrent liability with the old bond as to defaults occurring prior to the date of its being given, or, if the officer having the duty of approving the bond so consents, the new bond may assume sole liability from a date prior to the time of its being filed and the old bond or bonds may be discharged from liability from the date as of which such new bond is operative.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-30 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-30
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-30
Status: in_force

When, in his opinion, the facts warrant, the Governor shall, by proclamation, declare that, because of unlawful assemblage, violence, overt threats of violence, or otherwise, a danger exists to the person or property of any citizen or citizens of the state and that the peace and tranquility of the state or of any area or political subdivision thereof is threatened, and because thereof an emergency, with reference to said threats and danger, exists. In all such cases, when the Governor shall issue his proclamation he shall be and is further authorized, in coping with said threats and danger, to order and direct any person, corporation, association, or group of persons to do any act which would, in his opinion, prevent danger to life, limb, or property or prevent a breach of the peace; or he may order such person, corporation, association, or group of persons to refrain from doing any act or thing which would, in his opinion, endanger life, limb, or property or cause, or tend to cause, a breach of the peace, or endanger the peace and good order of society; and he shall have full power to enforce such order or proclamation by appropriate means.
O.C.G.A. § 45-22-12 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22 / Section 45-22-12
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-22-12
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state or any branch, department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state. A violation of the provisions of this chapter shall not be the basis for an action for damages against the state or any branch, department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state or any member, officer, or employee of the state or any branch, department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of this state and said entities and persons are granted immunity from civil actions for damages for any violation of the provisions of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 45-23-9 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 23 / Section 45-23-9
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-23-9
Status: in_force

This chapter shall apply only with respect to criminal offenses committed on or after July 1, 1990; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall prevent any public employer from implementing sanctions additional to or other than those provided for in this chapter with respect to offenses committed prior to July 1, 1990.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-87 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-87
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-87
Status: in_force

No payment shall be made and no obligation shall be incurred against any appropriation unless such payment or obligation has been authorized as provided in this part. Every official authorizing payments in violation of this part, or taking part therein, and every person receiving such payment, or any part thereof, shall be jointly and severally liable to the state for the full amount so paid or received.
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-4 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 45-7-4
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-7-4
Status: reserved

(a) The annual salary of each of the state officials listed below shall be as follows: (1) Governor․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ $175,000.00 An allowance in an amount specified in the appropriations Act shall also be provided for the operation of the Governor's mansion. (2) Lieutenant Governor․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 54,920.00 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for the Lieutenant Governor for the 2021 fiscal year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 14 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2020 fiscal year. (3) Adjutant general The adjutant general shall continue to receive the pay and allowances under the same procedure as provided by law. (4) Commissioner of Agriculture․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 100,429.00 (5) Attorney General․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 114,633.00 (6) Reserved. (7) Commissioner of Insurance․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 100,396.00 (8) Reserved. (9) Commissioner of Labor․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 100,418.00 The above amount of salary for the Commissioner of Labor shall include any compensation received from the United States government and the amount of state funds paid shall be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the United States government. (10) Reserved. (11) Each member of the Public Service Commission․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 96,655.00 (12) Reserved. (13) State School Superintendent․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 102,708.00 (14) Secretary of State․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 102,708.00 (15) Reserved. (16) Reserved. (17) Reserved. (18) Each Justice of the Supreme Court․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 175,600.00 (19) Each Judge of the Court of Appeals․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 174,500.00 (19.1) Judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 174,500.00 (20) Each superior court judge․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 126,265.00 (21) Each district attorney․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 120,072.00 (22) Each member of the General Assembly․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 16,200.00 (A) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for each member of the General Assembly for the 2021 fiscal year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 10 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2020 fiscal year. (B) Each member of the General Assembly shall also receive the allowances provided by law. The amount of the daily expense allowance which each member is entitled to receive under the provisions of Code Section 28-1-8 shall be as provided in that Code section. The mileage allowance for the use of a personal car on official business shall be the same as that received by other state officials and employees. (C) In addition to any other compensation and allowances authorized for members of the General Assembly, each member may be reimbursed for per diem differential and for actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties as a member of the General Assembly in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00 per year. Expenses reimbursable up to such amount shall be limited to one or more of the following purposes: lodging, meals, per diem differential, postage, personal services, printing and publications, rents, supplies (including software), telecommunications, transportation, utilities, purchasing or leasing of equipment, and other reasonable expenditures directly related to the performance of a member's duties. If equipment purchased by a member has a depreciated value of $100.00 or less when such member leaves office, the equipment does not need to be returned to the state. No reimbursement shall be made for any postage which is used for a political newsletter. No reimbursement shall be paid for lodging or meals for any day for which a member receives the daily expense allowance as provided in this paragraph. Eligible expenses shall be reimbursed following the submission of vouchers to the legislative fiscal office in compliance with the requirements of this subparagraph and subject to the provisions of subparagraph (E) of this paragraph. Such vouchers shall be submitted in such form and manner as prescribed by the Legislative Services Committee pursuant to subparagraph (E) of this paragraph, provided that each such voucher shall be accompanied by a supporting document or documents, or legible copies thereof, showing payment for each expense claimed or an explanation of the absence of such documentation; in addition, each such voucher shall include a certification by the member that the information contained in such voucher and supporting document or documents, or legible copies thereof, is true and correct and that such expenses were incurred by the member. The provisions of Code Section 16-10-20 shall be applicable to any person submitting such certified vouchers and supporting documents or copies the same as if the General Assembly were a department or agency of state government. No such voucher or supporting document shall be required for per diem differential. (D) The amount of per diem differential which may be claimed for each day under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall be the difference between the daily expense allowance authorized for members of the General Assembly and $119.00; provided, however, that the General Appropriations Act for any fiscal year may increase such amount of $119.00 per day to an amount not in excess of the federal per diem rate then in effect for the state capital as specified by the General Services Administration. Per diem differential shall be paid by the legislative fiscal office to the member upon the member's notification to the legislative fiscal office of the days for which the daily expense allowance was received for which the member wishes to claim the per diem differential, and the legislative fiscal office shall keep a record of the days for which per diem differential is so claimed and paid. (E) For the purposes of this paragraph, a year shall begin on the convening date of the General Assembly in regular session each year and end on the day prior to the convening of the General Assembly in the next calendar year. Any voucher or claim for any reimbursement for any year as defined in this paragraph shall be submitted no later than the fifteenth of April immediately following the end of such year. No reimbursement shall be made on any voucher or claim submitted after that date. Any amounts remaining in such expense account at the end of the first year of the two-year biennium may be claimed for expenses incurred during the second year of the two-year biennium. Any amounts remaining in any expense account which are not so claimed by April 15 of the year following the second year of the biennium and any amounts claimed which are returned as hereafter provided for in this paragraph shall lapse and shall be remitted by the legislative fiscal office to the general fund of the state treasury. Any former member of the General Assembly may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while a member of the General Assembly upon compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. The Legislative Services Committee is empowered to provide such procedures as it deems advisable to administer the provisions of this paragraph, including, but not limited to, definitions of the above list of items for which reimbursement may be made; provided, however, that the term “other reasonable expenditures directly related to the performance of a member's duties” shall be as defined by policies adopted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee as to reimbursement of such expenditures incurred by members of the House and Senate, respectively; and provided, further, that the amount of expenses which may be reimbursed within the limits of subparagraph (C) of this paragraph for travel outside the state may be as provided by policies adopted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee as to such expenditures of members of the House and Senate, respectively. The Legislative Services Committee is further empowered to prescribe the form of the voucher or claim which must be submitted to the legislative fiscal office. In the event of any disagreement as to whether any reimbursement shall be made or any allowance shall be paid, the Legislative Services Committee shall make the final determination; except that in the event of any disagreement as to whether any reimbursement under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall be made for other reasonable expenses directly related to the performance of a member's duties or for travel outside the state, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make the final determination as to such expenses incurred by a member of the House, and the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee shall make the final determination as to such expenses incurred by a member of the Senate. In the event any reimbursement is made or any allowance is paid and it is later determined that such reimbursement or payment was made in error, the person to whom such reimbursement or payment was made shall remit to the legislative fiscal office the amount of money involved. In the event any such person refuses to make such remittance, the legislative fiscal office is authorized to withhold the payment of any other moneys to which such person is entitled until the amount of such reimbursement or payment which was made in error shall be realized. (23) Speaker of the House of Representatives․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 17,800.00 The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly. Upon the taking of office by the members of the General Assembly on the convening day of the regular session of the General Assembly in 1983, the annual salary of the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall become $22,800.00. After such date, the Speaker shall also receive as additional salary a sum equal to the amount of salary over $30,000.00 per annum which is received by the Lieutenant Governor as of that date or thereafter; and the salary of the Speaker shall be adjusted at the beginning of each term so as to include such additional sum. (24) President Pro Tempore of the Senate․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 4,800.00 The President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly. (25) Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 4,800.00 The Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly.

(a) The annual salary of each of the state officials listed below shall be as follows:

(1)

Governor․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

$175,000.00

An allowance in an amount specified in the appropriations Act shall also be provided for the operation of the Governor's mansion.

(2)

Lieutenant Governor․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

54,920.00

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for the Lieutenant Governor for the 2021 fiscal year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 14 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2020 fiscal year.

(3)

Adjutant general

The adjutant general shall continue to receive the pay and allowances under the same procedure as provided by law.

(4)

Commissioner of Agriculture․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

100,429.00

(5)

Attorney General․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

114,633.00

(6)

Reserved.

(7)

Commissioner of Insurance․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

100,396.00

(8)

Reserved.

(9)

Commissioner of Labor․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

100,418.00

The above amount of salary for the Commissioner of Labor shall include any compensation received from the United States government and the amount of state funds paid shall be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the United States government.

(10)

Reserved.

(11)

Each member of the Public Service Commission․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

96,655.00

(12)

Reserved.

(13)

State School Superintendent․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

102,708.00

(14)

Secretary of State․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

102,708.00

(15)

Reserved.

(16)

Reserved.

(17)

Reserved.

(18)

Each Justice of the Supreme Court․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

175,600.00

(19)

Each Judge of the Court of Appeals․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

174,500.00

(19.1)

Judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

174,500.00

(20)

Each superior court judge․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

126,265.00

(21)

Each district attorney․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

120,072.00

(22)

Each member of the General Assembly․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

16,200.00

(A)

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for each member of the General Assembly for the 2021 fiscal year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 10 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2020 fiscal year.

(B)

Each member of the General Assembly shall also receive the allowances provided by law. The amount of the daily expense allowance which each member is entitled to receive under the provisions of Code Section 28-1-8 shall be as provided in that Code section. The mileage allowance for the use of a personal car on official business shall be the same as that received by other state officials and employees.

(C)

In addition to any other compensation and allowances authorized for members of the General Assembly, each member may be reimbursed for per diem differential and for actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties as a member of the General Assembly in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00 per year. Expenses reimbursable up to such amount shall be limited to one or more of the following purposes: lodging, meals, per diem differential, postage, personal services, printing and publications, rents, supplies (including software), telecommunications, transportation, utilities, purchasing or leasing of equipment, and other reasonable expenditures directly related to the performance of a member's duties. If equipment purchased by a member has a depreciated value of $100.00 or less when such member leaves office, the equipment does not need to be returned to the state. No reimbursement shall be made for any postage which is used for a political newsletter. No reimbursement shall be paid for lodging or meals for any day for which a member receives the daily expense allowance as provided in this paragraph. Eligible expenses shall be reimbursed following the submission of vouchers to the legislative fiscal office in compliance with the requirements of this subparagraph and subject to the provisions of subparagraph (E) of this paragraph. Such vouchers shall be submitted in such form and manner as prescribed by the Legislative Services Committee pursuant to subparagraph (E) of this paragraph, provided that each such voucher shall be accompanied by a supporting document or documents, or legible copies thereof, showing payment for each expense claimed or an explanation of the absence of such documentation; in addition, each such voucher shall include a certification by the member that the information contained in such voucher and supporting document or documents, or legible copies thereof, is true and correct and that such expenses were incurred by the member. The provisions of Code Section 16-10-20 shall be applicable to any person submitting such certified vouchers and supporting documents or copies the same as if the General Assembly were a department or agency of state government. No such voucher or supporting document shall be required for per diem differential.

(D)

The amount of per diem differential which may be claimed for each day under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall be the difference between the daily expense allowance authorized for members of the General Assembly and $119.00; provided, however, that the General Appropriations Act for any fiscal year may increase such amount of $119.00 per day to an amount not in excess of the federal per diem rate then in effect for the state capital as specified by the General Services Administration. Per diem differential shall be paid by the legislative fiscal office to the member upon the member's notification to the legislative fiscal office of the days for which the daily expense allowance was received for which the member wishes to claim the per diem differential, and the legislative fiscal office shall keep a record of the days for which per diem differential is so claimed and paid.

(E)

For the purposes of this paragraph, a year shall begin on the convening date of the General Assembly in regular session each year and end on the day prior to the convening of the General Assembly in the next calendar year. Any voucher or claim for any reimbursement for any year as defined in this paragraph shall be submitted no later than the fifteenth of April immediately following the end of such year. No reimbursement shall be made on any voucher or claim submitted after that date. Any amounts remaining in such expense account at the end of the first year of the two-year biennium may be claimed for expenses incurred during the second year of the two-year biennium. Any amounts remaining in any expense account which are not so claimed by April 15 of the year following the second year of the biennium and any amounts claimed which are returned as hereafter provided for in this paragraph shall lapse and shall be remitted by the legislative fiscal office to the general fund of the state treasury. Any former member of the General Assembly may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while a member of the General Assembly upon compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. The Legislative Services Committee is empowered to provide such procedures as it deems advisable to administer the provisions of this paragraph, including, but not limited to, definitions of the above list of items for which reimbursement may be made; provided, however, that the term “other reasonable expenditures directly related to the performance of a member's duties” shall be as defined by policies adopted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee as to reimbursement of such expenditures incurred by members of the House and Senate, respectively; and provided, further, that the amount of expenses which may be reimbursed within the limits of subparagraph (C) of this paragraph for travel outside the state may be as provided by policies adopted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee as to such expenditures of members of the House and Senate, respectively. The Legislative Services Committee is further empowered to prescribe the form of the voucher or claim which must be submitted to the legislative fiscal office. In the event of any disagreement as to whether any reimbursement shall be made or any allowance shall be paid, the Legislative Services Committee shall make the final determination; except that in the event of any disagreement as to whether any reimbursement under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall be made for other reasonable expenses directly related to the performance of a member's duties or for travel outside the state, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make the final determination as to such expenses incurred by a member of the House, and the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee shall make the final determination as to such expenses incurred by a member of the Senate. In the event any reimbursement is made or any allowance is paid and it is later determined that such reimbursement or payment was made in error, the person to whom such reimbursement or payment was made shall remit to the legislative fiscal office the amount of money involved. In the event any such person refuses to make such remittance, the legislative fiscal office is authorized to withhold the payment of any other moneys to which such person is entitled until the amount of such reimbursement or payment which was made in error shall be realized.

(23)

Speaker of the House of Representatives․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

17,800.00

The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly. Upon the taking of office by the members of the General Assembly on the convening day of the regular session of the General Assembly in 1983, the annual salary of the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall become $22,800.00. After such date, the Speaker shall also receive as additional salary a sum equal to the amount of salary over $30,000.00 per annum which is received by the Lieutenant Governor as of that date or thereafter; and the salary of the Speaker shall be adjusted at the beginning of each term so as to include such additional sum.

(24)

President Pro Tempore of the Senate․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

4,800.00

The President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly.

(25)

Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

4,800.00

The Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly.

(b) As an adjustment except as qualified below as to members and member-officers of the General Assembly, the annual salary of each state official whose salary is established by Code Section 45-7-3 , this Code section, and Code Sections 45-7-20 and 45-7-21 , including members of the General Assembly, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives, may be increased by the General Assembly in the General Appropriations Act by a percentage not to exceed the average percentage of the increase in salary as may from time to time be granted to employees of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government. However, any increase for such officials shall not include within-grade step increases for which employees subject to compensation plans authorized and approved in accordance with Code Section 45-20-4 are eligible. Any increase granted pursuant to this subsection shall become effective at the same time that funds are made available for the increase for such employees, except increases for members and member-officers of the General Assembly. That portion of the increase determined by the Legislative Services Committee to reflect a cost-of-living increase based upon objective economic criteria shall become effective for members and member-officers at the same time that funds are made available for the increase for such employees. The balance of the increase for members and member-officers of the General Assembly shall become effective on the convening of the next General Assembly in January of the next odd-numbered year. The Office of Planning and Budget shall calculate the average percentage increase.

(b) As an adjustment except as qualified below as to members and member-officers of the General Assembly, the annual salary of each state official whose salary is established by Code Section 45-7-3 , this Code section, and Code Sections 45-7-20 and 45-7-21 , including members of the General Assembly, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives, may be increased by the General Assembly in the General Appropriations Act by a percentage not to exceed the average percentage of the increase in salary as may from time to time be granted to employees of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government. However, any increase for such officials shall not include within-grade step increases for which employees subject to compensation plans authorized and approved in accordance with Code Section 45-20-4 are eligible. Any increase granted pursuant to this subsection shall become effective at the same time that funds are made available for the increase for such employees, except increases for members and member-officers of the General Assembly. That portion of the increase determined by the Legislative Services Committee to reflect a cost-of-living increase based upon objective economic criteria shall become effective for members and member-officers at the same time that funds are made available for the increase for such employees. The balance of the increase for members and member-officers of the General Assembly shall become effective on the convening of the next General Assembly in January of the next odd-numbered year. The Office of Planning and Budget shall calculate the average percentage increase.

(c) The annual salary being received on June 30, 1980, shall be increased by 8 percent for each state official listed in subsection (a) of this Code section who: (1) Is not a member of the General Assembly; and (2) Is not a contributing member of a state retirement system and, therefore, does not benefit by or participate in any program whereunder a portion of the employee contributions to the state retirement system are made on behalf of the employee by the employer.

(c) The annual salary being received on June 30, 1980, shall be increased by 8 percent for each state official listed in subsection (a) of this Code section who:

(1) Is not a member of the General Assembly; and

(1) Is not a member of the General Assembly; and

(2) Is not a contributing member of a state retirement system and, therefore, does not benefit by or participate in any program whereunder a portion of the employee contributions to the state retirement system are made on behalf of the employee by the employer.

(2) Is not a contributing member of a state retirement system and, therefore, does not benefit by or participate in any program whereunder a portion of the employee contributions to the state retirement system are made on behalf of the employee by the employer.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-54 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-54
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-54
Status: in_force

(a) The head of each department, agency, authority, or county department of health shall have the option to determine whether or not the employees within his respective agency shall continue any optional program that is in operation on January 1, 1986. New optional employee benefit plans or any contracting with new or additional insurers under existing plans that authorize the deduction or reduction of voluntarily designated amounts, including insurance, from the salaries of the full-time employees must be approved by the council after January 1, 1986, except that the Legislative Services Committee may continue or approve any optional program for members of the General Assembly and employees of the General Assembly.

(a) The head of each department, agency, authority, or county department of health shall have the option to determine whether or not the employees within his respective agency shall continue any optional program that is in operation on January 1, 1986. New optional employee benefit plans or any contracting with new or additional insurers under existing plans that authorize the deduction or reduction of voluntarily designated amounts, including insurance, from the salaries of the full-time employees must be approved by the council after January 1, 1986, except that the Legislative Services Committee may continue or approve any optional program for members of the General Assembly and employees of the General Assembly.

(b) Each local board of education shall have the option to elect coverage in this program, and, in the event an employee rejects coverage, such employee shall be authorized to obtain coverage at a later date upon compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the council relative thereto. New optional employee benefit plans or any contracting with new or additional insurers under existing plans that authorize the deduction or reduction of voluntarily designated amounts, including insurance, from the salaries of the full-time employees must be approved by the council after January 1, 1991. Each local board of education electing to participate in the coverage under this plan shall be assessed a pro rata share of the cost of administering the plan.

(b) Each local board of education shall have the option to elect coverage in this program, and, in the event an employee rejects coverage, such employee shall be authorized to obtain coverage at a later date upon compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the council relative thereto. New optional employee benefit plans or any contracting with new or additional insurers under existing plans that authorize the deduction or reduction of voluntarily designated amounts, including insurance, from the salaries of the full-time employees must be approved by the council after January 1, 1991. Each local board of education electing to participate in the coverage under this plan shall be assessed a pro rata share of the cost of administering the plan.

(c) Each local board of education electing coverage shall have the option to determine whether or not the employees within the school system shall continue any optional program that is in operation on January 1, 1991.

(c) Each local board of education electing coverage shall have the option to determine whether or not the employees within the school system shall continue any optional program that is in operation on January 1, 1991.

(d) The Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority shall have the option to irrevocably elect or reject coverage for employees of the authority in this program no later than June 30, 2014. New optional employee benefit plans or any contracting with new or additional insurers under existing plans that authorize the deduction or reduction of voluntarily designated amounts, including insurance, from the salaries of the full-time employees must be approved by the council. If the authority elects to participate in the coverage under this plan, it shall be assessed a pro rata share of the cost of administering the plan.

(d) The Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority shall have the option to irrevocably elect or reject coverage for employees of the authority in this program no later than June 30, 2014. New optional employee benefit plans or any contracting with new or additional insurers under existing plans that authorize the deduction or reduction of voluntarily designated amounts, including insurance, from the salaries of the full-time employees must be approved by the council. If the authority elects to participate in the coverage under this plan, it shall be assessed a pro rata share of the cost of administering the plan.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-207 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-207
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-207
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall not be construed so as to permit an agency to initiate, carry out, fail to perform, or otherwise take actions in any manner which is not authorized by law applicable to such agency or the subject matter. The provisions of this article shall not be construed so as to authorize an agency to locate, fail to locate, construct, or fail to construct public projects or facilities in any manner which is inconsistent with the directives of the General Assembly as specified in the authorization of such public projects or facilities.
O.C.G.A. § 45-11-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 45-11-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-11-1
Status: in_force

(a) If any public officer or other person shall steal, embezzle, alter, corrupt, withdraw, falsify, or avoid any record, process, charter, gift, grant, conveyance, or contract; or shall knowingly and willfully take off, discharge, or conceal any issue, forfeited recognizance, or other forfeiture; or shall forge, deface, or falsify any document or instrument recorded or any registry, acknowledgment, or certificate; or shall alter, deface, or falsify any minutes, document, book, or any proceeding whatever of or belonging to any public office within this state; or if any person shall cause or procure any of these offenses to be committed, or to be in any manner concerned therein, he shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment and labor in the penitentiary for not less than two years nor more than ten years.

(a) If any public officer or other person shall steal, embezzle, alter, corrupt, withdraw, falsify, or avoid any record, process, charter, gift, grant, conveyance, or contract; or shall knowingly and willfully take off, discharge, or conceal any issue, forfeited recognizance, or other forfeiture; or shall forge, deface, or falsify any document or instrument recorded or any registry, acknowledgment, or certificate; or shall alter, deface, or falsify any minutes, document, book, or any proceeding whatever of or belonging to any public office within this state; or if any person shall cause or procure any of these offenses to be committed, or to be in any manner concerned therein, he shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment and labor in the penitentiary for not less than two years nor more than ten years.

(b) Whosoever, without authority and with the intention of converting to his own or another's use, willfully conceals any record, book, or document while on the premises of any public office or willfully removes any book, document, record, or other property from any such office shall be guilty of stealing such property. Proof of the concealment of such record or other office property while still on the premises shall be prima-facie evidence of intent to steal.

(b) Whosoever, without authority and with the intention of converting to his own or another's use, willfully conceals any record, book, or document while on the premises of any public office or willfully removes any book, document, record, or other property from any such office shall be guilty of stealing such property. Proof of the concealment of such record or other office property while still on the premises shall be prima-facie evidence of intent to steal.

(c) A public officer or employee may detain and question any person whose conduct causes reasonable ground for suspicion that such person is engaging in stealing or criminal damage to the records in a public office.

(c) A public officer or employee may detain and question any person whose conduct causes reasonable ground for suspicion that such person is engaging in stealing or criminal damage to the records in a public office.

(d) A public officer or employee causing the arrest or detention of any person pursuant to this Code section shall not be held civilly liable for slander, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, malicious arrest, assault and battery of the person, physical injuries and mental suffering, or any other suit for damages arising from such arrest, whether such arrest takes place on the public property or after close pursuit from such premises by such officer; provided, however, that, in causing the arrest of such person, the officer or employee had probable cause at the time of such arrest to believe that the person was committing unlawful acts relating to public documents and the arrest and detention were under reasonable circumstances.

(d) A public officer or employee causing the arrest or detention of any person pursuant to this Code section shall not be held civilly liable for slander, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, malicious arrest, assault and battery of the person, physical injuries and mental suffering, or any other suit for damages arising from such arrest, whether such arrest takes place on the public property or after close pursuit from such premises by such officer; provided, however, that, in causing the arrest of such person, the officer or employee had probable cause at the time of such arrest to believe that the person was committing unlawful acts relating to public documents and the arrest and detention were under reasonable circumstances.

(e) Upon presentation of affirmative proof, the Secretary of State or his or her designee or, with respect to the Georgia Archives, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia may initiate action through the Attorney General or other appropriate jurisdiction to prevent the sale, transfer, conveyance, destruction, or alienation of any records, books, documents, or other office property which has been unlawfully removed from any public office or public officer or employee. Upon request of the Secretary of State or his or her designee or the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the Attorney General or other appropriate jurisdiction shall have the authority to enjoin, recover, and replevin such records, books, documents, or other office property.

(e) Upon presentation of affirmative proof, the Secretary of State or his or her designee or, with respect to the Georgia Archives, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia may initiate action through the Attorney General or other appropriate jurisdiction to prevent the sale, transfer, conveyance, destruction, or alienation of any records, books, documents, or other office property which has been unlawfully removed from any public office or public officer or employee. Upon request of the Secretary of State or his or her designee or the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the Attorney General or other appropriate jurisdiction shall have the authority to enjoin, recover, and replevin such records, books, documents, or other office property.

(f) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Records, books, documents, or other office property” means, but is not limited to, all books, plates, pictures, photographs, films, engravings, paintings, drawings, maps, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, broadsides, personal papers, organization records, documents, letters, public records, microforms, sound recordings, audiovisual materials in any format, magnetic or other tapes, electronic data processing records, artifacts, or other documentary, written, or printed material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, belonging to, on loan to, or otherwise in the custody of any public office; (2) “Public office” means any office held, used, or controlled for public purposes by any department, agency, board, or branch of state, county, or municipal government without reference to the ownership of the building or of the realty on which it is situated. Such term includes any archives, library, or records storage area maintained by such governments; (3) “Avoid” means to annul, cancel, make void, destroy the efficacy of, or destroy without authority any record, book, document, or other office property; (4) “Public officer or employee” means any officer or employee having custody of or responsibility for any records, books, documents, or other office property referred to in this Code section.

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

(1) “Records, books, documents, or other office property” means, but is not limited to, all books, plates, pictures, photographs, films, engravings, paintings, drawings, maps, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, broadsides, personal papers, organization records, documents, letters, public records, microforms, sound recordings, audiovisual materials in any format, magnetic or other tapes, electronic data processing records, artifacts, or other documentary, written, or printed material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, belonging to, on loan to, or otherwise in the custody of any public office;

(1) “Records, books, documents, or other office property” means, but is not limited to, all books, plates, pictures, photographs, films, engravings, paintings, drawings, maps, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, broadsides, personal papers, organization records, documents, letters, public records, microforms, sound recordings, audiovisual materials in any format, magnetic or other tapes, electronic data processing records, artifacts, or other documentary, written, or printed material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, belonging to, on loan to, or otherwise in the custody of any public office;

(2) “Public office” means any office held, used, or controlled for public purposes by any department, agency, board, or branch of state, county, or municipal government without reference to the ownership of the building or of the realty on which it is situated. Such term includes any archives, library, or records storage area maintained by such governments;

(2) “Public office” means any office held, used, or controlled for public purposes by any department, agency, board, or branch of state, county, or municipal government without reference to the ownership of the building or of the realty on which it is situated. Such term includes any archives, library, or records storage area maintained by such governments;

(3) “Avoid” means to annul, cancel, make void, destroy the efficacy of, or destroy without authority any record, book, document, or other office property;

(3) “Avoid” means to annul, cancel, make void, destroy the efficacy of, or destroy without authority any record, book, document, or other office property;

(4) “Public officer or employee” means any officer or employee having custody of or responsibility for any records, books, documents, or other office property referred to in this Code section.

(4) “Public officer or employee” means any officer or employee having custody of or responsibility for any records, books, documents, or other office property referred to in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 45-5-4 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 45-5-4
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-5-4
Status: in_force

Where any person is appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of judge, district attorney, or clerk of any court in this state under a law which provides that such appointee shall fill the unexpired term, if at the end of such unexpired term the person elected to fill such office shall not be qualified to take office, or if the person elected to fill such office shall have died prior to the end of such unexpired term, or if a vacancy shall occur from any other cause, then the person appointed to fill out such unexpired term shall continue in office during the term succeeding the one in which such vacancy occurred, in the absence of any other law for filling such term.
O.C.G.A. § 45-20-3 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 20 / Section 45-20-3
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-20-3
Status: in_force

(a)(1) The State Personnel Board shall provide direction by which the state's personnel policies shall be administered. The state's personnel policies shall constitute a state merit system of personnel administration. The board shall hold regular meetings as needed for the proper discharge of its duties. (2) Members of the board shall receive no salary but shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day such member is attending meetings or performing official business for the board, plus reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier or the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile in connection with such attendance or official business. (3) Three members shall constitute a quorum. Only the votes of a majority of the members present shall be necessary for the transaction of any business or discharge of any duties of the State Personnel Board, provided there is a quorum.

(a)(1) The State Personnel Board shall provide direction by which the state's personnel policies shall be administered. The state's personnel policies shall constitute a state merit system of personnel administration. The board shall hold regular meetings as needed for the proper discharge of its duties.

(a)(1) The State Personnel Board shall provide direction by which the state's personnel policies shall be administered. The state's personnel policies shall constitute a state merit system of personnel administration. The board shall hold regular meetings as needed for the proper discharge of its duties.

(2) Members of the board shall receive no salary but shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day such member is attending meetings or performing official business for the board, plus reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier or the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile in connection with such attendance or official business.

(2) Members of the board shall receive no salary but shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day such member is attending meetings or performing official business for the board, plus reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier or the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile in connection with such attendance or official business.

(3) Three members shall constitute a quorum. Only the votes of a majority of the members present shall be necessary for the transaction of any business or discharge of any duties of the State Personnel Board, provided there is a quorum.

(3) Three members shall constitute a quorum. Only the votes of a majority of the members present shall be necessary for the transaction of any business or discharge of any duties of the State Personnel Board, provided there is a quorum.

(b) It shall be the specific duty and function of the board: (1) To represent the public interest in the improvement of personnel administration in all state departments; (2) To determine appropriate human resource management goals and objectives and prescribe policies for their accomplishment; (3) At public hearings, to adopt and amend policies, rules, and regulations effectuating the state's merit system. Notice of board meetings shall be released to all departments and agencies and shall be prominently posted at the office of the DOAS at least ten days prior to each board meeting; (4) Where the board deems appropriate, to review adverse personnel actions for employees of the classified service in accordance with the rules and regulations. All appeals determinations of the board shall be written and documented as to findings of fact, bases for decisions, and prescribed remedies; (5) To assure the administration of state and federal laws relating to state personnel administration; and (6) To promote public understanding of the purposes, policies, and practices of the state personnel system and to advise and assist the several state departments in fostering merit selection and securing the interest of institutions of learning and of civic, professional, and other organizations in the improvement of personnel standards under the state's personnel system.

(b) It shall be the specific duty and function of the board:

(1) To represent the public interest in the improvement of personnel administration in all state departments;

(1) To represent the public interest in the improvement of personnel administration in all state departments;

(2) To determine appropriate human resource management goals and objectives and prescribe policies for their accomplishment;

(2) To determine appropriate human resource management goals and objectives and prescribe policies for their accomplishment;

(3) At public hearings, to adopt and amend policies, rules, and regulations effectuating the state's merit system. Notice of board meetings shall be released to all departments and agencies and shall be prominently posted at the office of the DOAS at least ten days prior to each board meeting;

(3) At public hearings, to adopt and amend policies, rules, and regulations effectuating the state's merit system. Notice of board meetings shall be released to all departments and agencies and shall be prominently posted at the office of the DOAS at least ten days prior to each board meeting;

(4) Where the board deems appropriate, to review adverse personnel actions for employees of the classified service in accordance with the rules and regulations. All appeals determinations of the board shall be written and documented as to findings of fact, bases for decisions, and prescribed remedies;

(4) Where the board deems appropriate, to review adverse personnel actions for employees of the classified service in accordance with the rules and regulations. All appeals determinations of the board shall be written and documented as to findings of fact, bases for decisions, and prescribed remedies;

(5) To assure the administration of state and federal laws relating to state personnel administration; and

(5) To assure the administration of state and federal laws relating to state personnel administration; and

(6) To promote public understanding of the purposes, policies, and practices of the state personnel system and to advise and assist the several state departments in fostering merit selection and securing the interest of institutions of learning and of civic, professional, and other organizations in the improvement of personnel standards under the state's personnel system.

(6) To promote public understanding of the purposes, policies, and practices of the state personnel system and to advise and assist the several state departments in fostering merit selection and securing the interest of institutions of learning and of civic, professional, and other organizations in the improvement of personnel standards under the state's personnel system.
O.C.G.A. § 45-1-4 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 45-1-4
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-1-4
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Government agency ” means any agency of federal, state, or local government charged with the enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations. (2) “ Law, rule, or regulation ” includes any federal, state, or local statute or ordinance or any rule or regulation adopted according to any federal, state, or local statute or ordinance. (3) “ Public employee ” means any person who is employed by the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of the state or by any other department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state. This term also includes all employees, officials, and administrators of any agency covered by the rules of the State Personnel Board and any local or regional governmental entity that receives any funds from the State of Georgia or any state agency. (4) “ Public employer ” means the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of the state; any other department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state which employs or appoints a public employee or public employees; or any local or regional governmental entity that receives any funds from the State of Georgia or any state agency. (5) “ Retaliate ” or “ retaliation ” refers to the discharge, suspension, or demotion by a public employer of a public employee or any other adverse employment action taken by a public employer against a public employee in the terms or conditions of employment for disclosing a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation to either a supervisor or government agency. (6) “ Supervisor ” means any individual: (A) To whom a public employer has given authority to direct and control the work performance of the affected public employee; (B) To whom a public employer has given authority to take corrective action regarding a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation of which the public employee complains; or (C) Who has been designated by a public employer to receive complaints regarding a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation.

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

(1) “ Government agency ” means any agency of federal, state, or local government charged with the enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations.

(1) “ Government agency ” means any agency of federal, state, or local government charged with the enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations.

(2) “ Law, rule, or regulation ” includes any federal, state, or local statute or ordinance or any rule or regulation adopted according to any federal, state, or local statute or ordinance.

(2) “ Law, rule, or regulation ” includes any federal, state, or local statute or ordinance or any rule or regulation adopted according to any federal, state, or local statute or ordinance.

(3) “ Public employee ” means any person who is employed by the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of the state or by any other department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state. This term also includes all employees, officials, and administrators of any agency covered by the rules of the State Personnel Board and any local or regional governmental entity that receives any funds from the State of Georgia or any state agency.

(3) “ Public employee ” means any person who is employed by the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of the state or by any other department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state. This term also includes all employees, officials, and administrators of any agency covered by the rules of the State Personnel Board and any local or regional governmental entity that receives any funds from the State of Georgia or any state agency.

(4) “ Public employer ” means the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of the state; any other department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state which employs or appoints a public employee or public employees; or any local or regional governmental entity that receives any funds from the State of Georgia or any state agency.

(4) “ Public employer ” means the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of the state; any other department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state which employs or appoints a public employee or public employees; or any local or regional governmental entity that receives any funds from the State of Georgia or any state agency.

(5) “ Retaliate ” or “ retaliation ” refers to the discharge, suspension, or demotion by a public employer of a public employee or any other adverse employment action taken by a public employer against a public employee in the terms or conditions of employment for disclosing a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation to either a supervisor or government agency.

(5) “ Retaliate ” or “ retaliation ” refers to the discharge, suspension, or demotion by a public employer of a public employee or any other adverse employment action taken by a public employer against a public employee in the terms or conditions of employment for disclosing a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation to either a supervisor or government agency.

(6) “ Supervisor ” means any individual: (A) To whom a public employer has given authority to direct and control the work performance of the affected public employee; (B) To whom a public employer has given authority to take corrective action regarding a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation of which the public employee complains; or (C) Who has been designated by a public employer to receive complaints regarding a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation.

(6) “ Supervisor ” means any individual:

(A) To whom a public employer has given authority to direct and control the work performance of the affected public employee;

(A) To whom a public employer has given authority to direct and control the work performance of the affected public employee;

(B) To whom a public employer has given authority to take corrective action regarding a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation of which the public employee complains; or

(B) To whom a public employer has given authority to take corrective action regarding a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation of which the public employee complains; or

(C) Who has been designated by a public employer to receive complaints regarding a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation.

(C) Who has been designated by a public employer to receive complaints regarding a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation.

(b) A public employer may receive and investigate complaints or information from any public employee concerning the possible existence of any activity constituting fraud, waste, and abuse in or relating to any state programs and operations under the jurisdiction of such public employer.

(b) A public employer may receive and investigate complaints or information from any public employee concerning the possible existence of any activity constituting fraud, waste, and abuse in or relating to any state programs and operations under the jurisdiction of such public employer.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, such public employer shall not after receipt of a complaint or information from a public employee disclose the identity of the public employee without the written consent of such public employee, unless the public employer determines such disclosure is necessary and unavoidable during the course of the investigation. In such event, the public employee shall be notified in writing at least seven days prior to such disclosure.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, such public employer shall not after receipt of a complaint or information from a public employee disclose the identity of the public employee without the written consent of such public employee, unless the public employer determines such disclosure is necessary and unavoidable during the course of the investigation. In such event, the public employee shall be notified in writing at least seven days prior to such disclosure.

(d)(1) No public employer shall make, adopt, or enforce any policy or practice preventing a public employee from disclosing a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation to either a supervisor or a government agency. (2) No public employer shall retaliate against a public employee for disclosing a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation to either a supervisor or a government agency, unless the disclosure was made with knowledge that the disclosure was false or with reckless disregard for its truth or falsity. (3) No public employer shall retaliate against a public employee for objecting to, or refusing to participate in, any activity, policy, or practice of the public employer that the public employee has reasonable cause to believe is in violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation. (4) Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection shall not apply to policies or practices which implement, or to actions by public employers against public employees who violate, privilege or confidentiality obligations recognized by constitutional, statutory, or common law.

(d)(1) No public employer shall make, adopt, or enforce any policy or practice preventing a public employee from disclosing a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation to either a supervisor or a government agency.

(d)(1) No public employer shall make, adopt, or enforce any policy or practice preventing a public employee from disclosing a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation to either a supervisor or a government agency.

(2) No public employer shall retaliate against a public employee for disclosing a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation to either a supervisor or a government agency, unless the disclosure was made with knowledge that the disclosure was false or with reckless disregard for its truth or falsity.

(2) No public employer shall retaliate against a public employee for disclosing a violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation to either a supervisor or a government agency, unless the disclosure was made with knowledge that the disclosure was false or with reckless disregard for its truth or falsity.

(3) No public employer shall retaliate against a public employee for objecting to, or refusing to participate in, any activity, policy, or practice of the public employer that the public employee has reasonable cause to believe is in violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation.

(3) No public employer shall retaliate against a public employee for objecting to, or refusing to participate in, any activity, policy, or practice of the public employer that the public employee has reasonable cause to believe is in violation of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation.

(4) Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection shall not apply to policies or practices which implement, or to actions by public employers against public employees who violate, privilege or confidentiality obligations recognized by constitutional, statutory, or common law.

(4) Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection shall not apply to policies or practices which implement, or to actions by public employers against public employees who violate, privilege or confidentiality obligations recognized by constitutional, statutory, or common law.

(e)(1) A public employee who has been the object of retaliation in violation of this Code section may institute a civil action in superior court for relief as set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection within one year after discovering the retaliation or within three years after the retaliation, whichever is earlier. (2) In any action brought pursuant to this subsection, the court may order any or all of the following relief: (A) An injunction restraining continued violation of this Code section; (B) Reinstatement of the employee to the same position held before the retaliation or to an equivalent position; (C) Reinstatement of full fringe benefits and seniority rights; (D) Compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration; and (E) Any other compensatory damages allowable at law.

(e)(1) A public employee who has been the object of retaliation in violation of this Code section may institute a civil action in superior court for relief as set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection within one year after discovering the retaliation or within three years after the retaliation, whichever is earlier.

(e)(1) A public employee who has been the object of retaliation in violation of this Code section may institute a civil action in superior court for relief as set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection within one year after discovering the retaliation or within three years after the retaliation, whichever is earlier.

(2) In any action brought pursuant to this subsection, the court may order any or all of the following relief: (A) An injunction restraining continued violation of this Code section; (B) Reinstatement of the employee to the same position held before the retaliation or to an equivalent position; (C) Reinstatement of full fringe benefits and seniority rights; (D) Compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration; and (E) Any other compensatory damages allowable at law.

(2) In any action brought pursuant to this subsection, the court may order any or all of the following relief:

(A) An injunction restraining continued violation of this Code section;

(A) An injunction restraining continued violation of this Code section;

(B) Reinstatement of the employee to the same position held before the retaliation or to an equivalent position;

(B) Reinstatement of the employee to the same position held before the retaliation or to an equivalent position;

(C) Reinstatement of full fringe benefits and seniority rights;

(C) Reinstatement of full fringe benefits and seniority rights;

(D) Compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration; and

(D) Compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration; and

(E) Any other compensatory damages allowable at law.

(E) Any other compensatory damages allowable at law.

(f) A court may award reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses to a prevailing public employee.

(f) A court may award reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses to a prevailing public employee.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-10 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-10
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-10
Status: in_force

(a) Any other provision of this part to the contrary notwithstanding, on and after July 1, 1978, any employee who resigns from employment or who fails to be reelected or who does not seek reelection to office and who at the time he or she leaves office or employment has completed eight or more years of service as an employee, as defined in Code Section 45-18-1 , shall be entitled to continue full coverage and participation, including coverage for his or her spouse and dependent children, in the health insurance plan upon the payment of a monthly premium to be fixed by the board; and, in addition thereto, any member of the General Assembly who ceases to hold office as such at any time after July 1, 1981, and who was eligible to retire at the time of leaving office, except for the attainment of retirement age, pursuant to a public retirement system created by law to which the General Assembly appropriates funds, and who does not withdraw employee contributions from such public retirement system, shall be entitled to continue full coverage and participation, including coverage for the spouse and dependent children of such person, in the health insurance plan by continuing to pay to the board the monthly premium which is paid by an active state employee. The first monthly premium provided for in this Code section must be paid within 30 days following receipt of a notice of premium to be sent to such person by the board. If such premium is not paid within such time limit, such insurance coverage shall be canceled and such person shall not again be eligible to participate in such plan. This Code section shall not affect the rights otherwise available under this part to retired employees and their spouses and dependents. The board is authorized to establish terms and conditions for participation which the board shall deem appropriate and which are not in conflict with this Code section.

(a) Any other provision of this part to the contrary notwithstanding, on and after July 1, 1978, any employee who resigns from employment or who fails to be reelected or who does not seek reelection to office and who at the time he or she leaves office or employment has completed eight or more years of service as an employee, as defined in Code Section 45-18-1 , shall be entitled to continue full coverage and participation, including coverage for his or her spouse and dependent children, in the health insurance plan upon the payment of a monthly premium to be fixed by the board; and, in addition thereto, any member of the General Assembly who ceases to hold office as such at any time after July 1, 1981, and who was eligible to retire at the time of leaving office, except for the attainment of retirement age, pursuant to a public retirement system created by law to which the General Assembly appropriates funds, and who does not withdraw employee contributions from such public retirement system, shall be entitled to continue full coverage and participation, including coverage for the spouse and dependent children of such person, in the health insurance plan by continuing to pay to the board the monthly premium which is paid by an active state employee. The first monthly premium provided for in this Code section must be paid within 30 days following receipt of a notice of premium to be sent to such person by the board. If such premium is not paid within such time limit, such insurance coverage shall be canceled and such person shall not again be eligible to participate in such plan. This Code section shall not affect the rights otherwise available under this part to retired employees and their spouses and dependents. The board is authorized to establish terms and conditions for participation which the board shall deem appropriate and which are not in conflict with this Code section.

(b) Subject to such rules as the office may establish, any district attorney or assistant district attorney who ceases to hold office as such in order to accept appointment as a United States attorney or assistant United States attorney, who was eligible to retire at the time of leaving office, except for the attainment of retirement age, pursuant to a public retirement system created by law to which the General Assembly appropriates funds, and did not withdraw employee contributions from such public retirement system, who declines coverage under this plan in order to be covered under a health benefit plan available to federal employees, and who ceases to hold such position with the federal government without having vested in any retirement system for federal employees may be permitted to reestablish full coverage and participation, including coverage for the spouse and dependent children of such person, in the health insurance plan by notifying the board within 90 days of ceasing to be employed by the federal government or by August 1, 1998, whichever is later, that he or she desires to resume coverage in the health insurance plan and by paying to the board the monthly premium which is paid by an active state employee.

(b) Subject to such rules as the office may establish, any district attorney or assistant district attorney who ceases to hold office as such in order to accept appointment as a United States attorney or assistant United States attorney, who was eligible to retire at the time of leaving office, except for the attainment of retirement age, pursuant to a public retirement system created by law to which the General Assembly appropriates funds, and did not withdraw employee contributions from such public retirement system, who declines coverage under this plan in order to be covered under a health benefit plan available to federal employees, and who ceases to hold such position with the federal government without having vested in any retirement system for federal employees may be permitted to reestablish full coverage and participation, including coverage for the spouse and dependent children of such person, in the health insurance plan by notifying the board within 90 days of ceasing to be employed by the federal government or by August 1, 1998, whichever is later, that he or she desires to resume coverage in the health insurance plan and by paying to the board the monthly premium which is paid by an active state employee.

(c) Any other provision of this part to the contrary notwithstanding, any employee who is injured by an act of inmate violence while he or she is employed as a correctional officer in a correctional facility in this state and is five years or less from becoming eligible for medicare medical coverage shall be exempt from the eight or more years of service requirement and shall be entitled to continue full coverage and participation, including coverage for his or her spouse and dependent children, in the health insurance plan upon the payment of the monthly premium fixed by the board for active state employees. The first monthly premium provided for in this subsection must be paid within 30 days following receipt of a notice of premium to be sent to such person by the commissioner. If such premium is not paid within such time limit, such insurance coverage shall be canceled and such person shall not again be eligible to participate in such plan.

(c) Any other provision of this part to the contrary notwithstanding, any employee who is injured by an act of inmate violence while he or she is employed as a correctional officer in a correctional facility in this state and is five years or less from becoming eligible for medicare medical coverage shall be exempt from the eight or more years of service requirement and shall be entitled to continue full coverage and participation, including coverage for his or her spouse and dependent children, in the health insurance plan upon the payment of the monthly premium fixed by the board for active state employees. The first monthly premium provided for in this subsection must be paid within 30 days following receipt of a notice of premium to be sent to such person by the commissioner. If such premium is not paid within such time limit, such insurance coverage shall be canceled and such person shall not again be eligible to participate in such plan.
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-27 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 45-7-27
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-7-27
Status: in_force

Each employee granted an advance of state funds under this Code section and Code Sections 45-7-25 , 45-7-26 , and 45-7-28 shall be the custodian of state funds entrusted to him, shall file an accounting of such funds, and shall reimburse unused travel advances as required by the rules and regulations adopted by the director of the Office of Planning and Budget.