O.C.G.A. § 45-10-29 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 45-10-29
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-10-29
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a public official shall not be authorized to waive any legal, educational, or testing requirement for himself or herself relative to the issuance of any license to himself, herself, or to his or her business.

(a) Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a public official shall not be authorized to waive any legal, educational, or testing requirement for himself or herself relative to the issuance of any license to himself, herself, or to his or her business.

(b) Any license that has been issued by a public official by waiving any legal, educational, or testing requirement for himself or herself relative to the issuance of any license to himself, herself, or to his or her business shall not be renewed until and unless the license holder has satisfied all of the requirements for securing a renewal license as well as any requirement that had been waived for the issuance of the original license.

(b) Any license that has been issued by a public official by waiving any legal, educational, or testing requirement for himself or herself relative to the issuance of any license to himself, herself, or to his or her business shall not be renewed until and unless the license holder has satisfied all of the requirements for securing a renewal license as well as any requirement that had been waived for the issuance of the original license.

(c) Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28 .

(c) Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28 .
O.C.G.A. § 45-23-3 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 23 / Section 45-23-3
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-23-3
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Controlled substance ” means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of the term “controlled substance” in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21 .

(1) “ Controlled substance ” means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of the term “controlled substance” in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21 .

(2) “ Convicted ” or “ conviction ” refers to a final conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction or the acceptance of a plea of guilty.

(2) “ Convicted ” or “ conviction ” refers to a final conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction or the acceptance of a plea of guilty.

(3) “ Dangerous drug ” means any drug or substance defined as such under Code Section 16-13-71 .

(3) “ Dangerous drug ” means any drug or substance defined as such under Code Section 16-13-71 .

(4) “ Marijuana ” means any substance described in paragraph (16) of Code Section 16-13-21 .

(4) “ Marijuana ” means any substance described in paragraph (16) of Code Section 16-13-21 .

(5) “ Public employee ” means any person employed on a full-time, part-time, temporary, or intermittent basis by the state, including any agency, authority, department, bureau, or instrumentality thereof, or by any entity covered under the state system of personnel administration created by Chapter 20 of this title. Such term shall also include all employees, officials, or administrators of any public school system, including, but not limited to, primary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions operated by local or independent boards of education that receive any funds from the State of Georgia or any agency thereof.

(5) “ Public employee ” means any person employed on a full-time, part-time, temporary, or intermittent basis by the state, including any agency, authority, department, bureau, or instrumentality thereof, or by any entity covered under the state system of personnel administration created by Chapter 20 of this title. Such term shall also include all employees, officials, or administrators of any public school system, including, but not limited to, primary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions operated by local or independent boards of education that receive any funds from the State of Georgia or any agency thereof.

(6) “ Public employer ” means any state agency, department, board, bureau, or other instrumentality. This term also includes any agency covered under the state system of personnel administration created by Chapter 20 of this title or any public school system, including, but not limited to, primary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions operated by local or independent boards of education that receive any funds from the State of Georgia or any agency thereof.

(6) “ Public employer ” means any state agency, department, board, bureau, or other instrumentality. This term also includes any agency covered under the state system of personnel administration created by Chapter 20 of this title or any public school system, including, but not limited to, primary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions operated by local or independent boards of education that receive any funds from the State of Georgia or any agency thereof.

(7) “ Public employment ” means employment by any public employer.

(7) “ Public employment ” means employment by any public employer.
O.C.G.A. § 45-6-3 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 45-6-3
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-6-3
Status: in_force

The year for official reports shall be coincident with the fiscal year, and it shall be the duty of the public officers of this state to make and publish in print or electronically annually their official reports for the period commencing on July 1 and ending on June 30 of each year, inclusive. All public officers shall conform to the fiscal year as established in Code Section 45-6-2 in reporting and recording the financial operations of their respective offices and departments.
O.C.G.A. § 45-13-2 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 45-13-2
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-13-2
Status: in_force

Before entering on the duties of his office, the Secretary of State shall execute a bond with sufficient securities, to be approved by the Governor, in the sum of $ 10,000.00, conditioned for the faithful performance of all the duties of his office and all such duties as shall be required of him by the General Assembly or the laws of this state and for a faithful accounting of all the public money or effects that may come into his hands during his continuance in office. It shall be filed in the office of the Governor; and a copy thereof, certified by one of the Governor's secretaries under the seal of the office of the Governor, shall be received in evidence in lieu of the original in any of the courts of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-9 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-9
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-9
Status: in_force

No action on the bond of any collecting officer, officer to hold public funds, bank, or depository shall be maintained unless the action or proceeding is begun within six years from the date the alleged cause of action accrued; nor shall any action be maintained against any surety because of an alleged breach of the bond, unless, within three years from the date the alleged cause of action accrues, an action is begun against the surety or a citation is issued against the surety by the official, municipality, or county authority having jurisdiction to cite or an execution is issued against the surety as provided for in Code Section 45-8-25 .
O.C.G.A. § 45-4-19 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 45-4-19
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-4-19
Status: in_force

If any public officer required by law to give bond shall fail to file the same in the proper office within the time prescribed, notice of such failure shall be given to the Attorney General or to the appropriate prosecuting attorney by the officer in whose office such bond is required to be filed, by or during the first two days of the session of the superior court held in the county in which the officer so failing resides, next after such failure.
O.C.G.A. § 45-13-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 45-13-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-13-1
Status: in_force

There shall be a Secretary of State who shall be elected at the same time and in the same manner as the Governor.
O.C.G.A. § 45-3-30 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 45-3-30
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-3-30
Status: in_force

The commissions of the following officers shall have annexed thereto the great seal of the state, and shall be signed by the Governor and countersigned by the Secretary of State, namely: senators and representatives in Congress; Justices of the Supreme Court; Judges of the Court of Appeals, superior courts, and juvenile courts; the Attorney General; district attorneys; reporters of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; the Secretary of State; the Commissioner of Insurance; and all military officers of the grade of general. The commissions of all federal and judicial officers enumerated above shall be on parchment.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-13 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-13
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-13
Status: in_force

Any amounts held by the health insurance fund which are available for investment shall be paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer. The state treasurer shall deposit said funds in a trust account for credit only to the health insurance fund. The state treasurer shall invest these health insurance funds subject to the limitations of Code Section 50-5A-7 and Chapter 17 of Title 50. All income derived from said investments shall accrue to the health insurance fund. When moneys are paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer as provided in this Code section, the commissioner of community health shall submit an estimate of the date such funds shall no longer be available for investment. When the commissioner of community health wishes to withdraw funds from the trust account provided for in this Code section, he or she shall submit a request for such withdrawal in writing to the state treasurer.
O.C.G.A. § 45-10-3 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 45-10-3
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-10-3
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, each member of all boards, commissions, and authorities created by general statute shall:

(1) Uphold the Constitution, laws, and regulations of the United States, the State of Georgia, and all governments therein and never be a party to their evasion;

(1) Uphold the Constitution, laws, and regulations of the United States, the State of Georgia, and all governments therein and never be a party to their evasion;

(2) Never discriminate by the dispensing of special favors or privileges to anyone, whether or not for remuneration;

(2) Never discriminate by the dispensing of special favors or privileges to anyone, whether or not for remuneration;

(3) Not engage in any business with the government, either directly or indirectly, which is inconsistent with the conscientious performance of his governmental duties;

(3) Not engage in any business with the government, either directly or indirectly, which is inconsistent with the conscientious performance of his governmental duties;

(4) Never use any information coming to him confidentially in the performance of governmental duties as a means for making private profit;

(4) Never use any information coming to him confidentially in the performance of governmental duties as a means for making private profit;

(5) Expose corruption wherever discovered;

(5) Expose corruption wherever discovered;

(6) Never solicit, accept, or agree to accept gifts, loans, gratuities, discounts, favors, hospitality, or services from any person, association, or corporation under circumstances from which it could reasonably be inferred that a major purpose of the donor is to influence the performance of the member's official duties;

(6) Never solicit, accept, or agree to accept gifts, loans, gratuities, discounts, favors, hospitality, or services from any person, association, or corporation under circumstances from which it could reasonably be inferred that a major purpose of the donor is to influence the performance of the member's official duties;

(7) Never accept any economic opportunity under circumstances where he knows or should know that there is a substantial possibility that the opportunity is being afforded him with intent to influence his conduct in the performance of his official duties;

(7) Never accept any economic opportunity under circumstances where he knows or should know that there is a substantial possibility that the opportunity is being afforded him with intent to influence his conduct in the performance of his official duties;

(8) Never engage in other conduct which is unbecoming to a member or which constitutes a breach of public trust; and

(8) Never engage in other conduct which is unbecoming to a member or which constitutes a breach of public trust; and

(9) Never take any official action with regard to any matter under circumstances in which he knows or should know that he has a direct or indirect monetary interest in the subject matter of such matter or in the outcome of such official action.

(9) Never take any official action with regard to any matter under circumstances in which he knows or should know that he has a direct or indirect monetary interest in the subject matter of such matter or in the outcome of such official action.
O.C.G.A. § 45-6-6 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 45-6-6
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-6-6
Status: in_force

All books, papers, and other office property kept by any public officer under the laws of this state may be copied or inspected subject to the requirements of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-14 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-14
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-14
Status: in_force

The governing authority of each county shall designate one or more solvent banks, insured federal savings and loan associations, or insured state chartered building and loan associations as depositories of all county moneys. The board of education of each county school district and of each independent school district shall designate one or more solvent banks, insured federal savings and loan associations, or insured state chartered building and loan associations as depositories of all school district moneys.
O.C.G.A. § 45-6-8 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 45-6-8
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-6-8
Status: in_force

Upon retiring from office, all judicial officers, ministerial officers, or state's attorneys who receive any books, papers, or other office property from the state shall deliver those materials over to their successors.
O.C.G.A. § 45-10-92 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 45-10-92
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-10-92
Status: in_force

(a) The committee shall serve the person against whom any complaint is made a copy of the complaint by hand delivery or statutory overnight delivery or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, within five business days of the committee's receipt of such complaint.

(a) The committee shall serve the person against whom any complaint is made a copy of the complaint by hand delivery or statutory overnight delivery or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, within five business days of the committee's receipt of such complaint.

(b) The committee shall conduct a preliminary investigation of the merits of such complaint. If a complaint alleges a violation by one of the members of the committee, such member shall recuse himself or herself. If there are found no reasonable grounds to believe that improper conduct or sexual harassment has occurred, the complaint shall be dismissed, subject to being reopened upon discovery of additional evidence or relevant material. The committee shall not be required to conduct a hearing if there are no reasonable grounds to believe that improper conduct or sexual harassment has occurred. If the committee determines that there are such reasonable grounds to believe that improper conduct or sexual harassment has occurred, it shall give notice by summoning the persons believed to have committed the violation to a hearing. The rules of the committee shall be invoked if a hearing occurs. The committee may report suspected violations of law to the appropriate law enforcement authority.

(b) The committee shall conduct a preliminary investigation of the merits of such complaint. If a complaint alleges a violation by one of the members of the committee, such member shall recuse himself or herself. If there are found no reasonable grounds to believe that improper conduct or sexual harassment has occurred, the complaint shall be dismissed, subject to being reopened upon discovery of additional evidence or relevant material. The committee shall not be required to conduct a hearing if there are no reasonable grounds to believe that improper conduct or sexual harassment has occurred. If the committee determines that there are such reasonable grounds to believe that improper conduct or sexual harassment has occurred, it shall give notice by summoning the persons believed to have committed the violation to a hearing. The rules of the committee shall be invoked if a hearing occurs. The committee may report suspected violations of law to the appropriate law enforcement authority.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit or encumber the right of the committee to initiate on probable cause an investigation on its own cognizance as it deems necessary to fulfill its obligations to investigate improper conduct or sexual harassment.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit or encumber the right of the committee to initiate on probable cause an investigation on its own cognizance as it deems necessary to fulfill its obligations to investigate improper conduct or sexual harassment.

(d) The committee shall adopt a retention standard for complaints and documents attached thereto.

(d) The committee shall adopt a retention standard for complaints and documents attached thereto.
O.C.G.A. § 45-11-4 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 45-11-4
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-11-4
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ County officer ” means any elected county officer, including the judge of the probate court, clerk of the superior court, tax receiver, tax collector, and tax commissioner where such office has replaced the tax receiver and tax collector, and any county commissioner. (2) “ Municipal officer ” means any mayor or elected member of any municipal governing authority. (3) “ Public officer ” means a county officer, a municipal officer, and state officials as provided in Code Section 45-15-11 .

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

(1) “ County officer ” means any elected county officer, including the judge of the probate court, clerk of the superior court, tax receiver, tax collector, and tax commissioner where such office has replaced the tax receiver and tax collector, and any county commissioner.

(1) “ County officer ” means any elected county officer, including the judge of the probate court, clerk of the superior court, tax receiver, tax collector, and tax commissioner where such office has replaced the tax receiver and tax collector, and any county commissioner.

(2) “ Municipal officer ” means any mayor or elected member of any municipal governing authority.

(2) “ Municipal officer ” means any mayor or elected member of any municipal governing authority.

(3) “ Public officer ” means a county officer, a municipal officer, and state officials as provided in Code Section 45-15-11 .

(3) “ Public officer ” means a county officer, a municipal officer, and state officials as provided in Code Section 45-15-11 .

(b) A public officer may be charged under this Code section for: (1) Malpractice, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office; (2) Using oppression or tyrannical partiality in the administration or under the color of his or her office; (3) When required by law, willfully refusing or failing to preside in or hold his or her court at the regular terms thereof, or when it is his or her duty under the law to do so; (4) Using any other deliberate means to delay or avoid the due course or proceeding of law; or (5) Willfully and knowingly demanding more cost than he or she is entitled to by law in the administration and under color of his or her office.

(b) A public officer may be charged under this Code section for:

(1) Malpractice, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office;

(1) Malpractice, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office;

(2) Using oppression or tyrannical partiality in the administration or under the color of his or her office;

(2) Using oppression or tyrannical partiality in the administration or under the color of his or her office;

(3) When required by law, willfully refusing or failing to preside in or hold his or her court at the regular terms thereof, or when it is his or her duty under the law to do so;

(3) When required by law, willfully refusing or failing to preside in or hold his or her court at the regular terms thereof, or when it is his or her duty under the law to do so;

(4) Using any other deliberate means to delay or avoid the due course or proceeding of law; or

(4) Using any other deliberate means to delay or avoid the due course or proceeding of law; or

(5) Willfully and knowingly demanding more cost than he or she is entitled to by law in the administration and under color of his or her office.

(5) Willfully and knowingly demanding more cost than he or she is entitled to by law in the administration and under color of his or her office.

(c) A conviction for violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall be punished as for a misdemeanor, and upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, the accused shall be removed from office.

(c) A conviction for violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall be punished as for a misdemeanor, and upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, the accused shall be removed from office.

(d) This Code section shall only apply to a public officer charged under subsection (b) of this Code section. This Code section shall not apply when a public officer is charged with any other crime alleged to have occurred while such official was in the performance of an official duty.

(d) This Code section shall only apply to a public officer charged under subsection (b) of this Code section. This Code section shall not apply when a public officer is charged with any other crime alleged to have occurred while such official was in the performance of an official duty.

(e) This Code section shall only apply to a public officer holding office at the time of indictment and not to former office holders.

(e) This Code section shall only apply to a public officer holding office at the time of indictment and not to former office holders.
O.C.G.A. § 45-5-6-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 45-5-6-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-5-6.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “public official” means any elected county officer; any elected member of a county governing authority; any elected member of a city-county consolidated government; any member of a county, area, or independent board of education; any school superintendent of a county, area, or independent school system; any solicitor-general of a state court; any elected member of any municipal governing authority; any member of the Public Service Commission; and any district attorney.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “public official” means any elected county officer; any elected member of a county governing authority; any elected member of a city-county consolidated government; any member of a county, area, or independent board of education; any school superintendent of a county, area, or independent school system; any solicitor-general of a state court; any elected member of any municipal governing authority; any member of the Public Service Commission; and any district attorney.

(b) Upon initial conviction of any public official for any felony in a trial court of this state or the United States, regardless of whether the public official has been suspended previously under Code Section 45-5-6 , such public official shall be immediately and without further action suspended from office. While a public official is suspended from office under this Code section, he shall not be entitled to receive the compensation from his office. If the conviction is later overturned as a result of any direct appeal or application for a writ of certiorari, the public official shall be immediately reinstated to the office from which he was suspended and shall be entitled to receive any compensation withheld under the provisions of this Code section.

(b) Upon initial conviction of any public official for any felony in a trial court of this state or the United States, regardless of whether the public official has been suspended previously under Code Section 45-5-6 , such public official shall be immediately and without further action suspended from office. While a public official is suspended from office under this Code section, he shall not be entitled to receive the compensation from his office. If the conviction is later overturned as a result of any direct appeal or application for a writ of certiorari, the public official shall be immediately reinstated to the office from which he was suspended and shall be entitled to receive any compensation withheld under the provisions of this Code section.

(c)(1) For the duration of any suspension of any elected member of any municipal or consolidated city-county governing authority under this Code section, a replacement officer for the public officer suspended shall be appointed as provided for in any general law, local law, ordinance, or resolution governing the filling of a temporary vacancy in the public office affected. For the duration of any suspension of any other public official under this Code section, a replacement officer for the public official shall be appointed as provided for in any applicable general or local law governing the filling of a temporary vacancy in the public office affected. If no such general law, local law, ordinance, or resolution governing the filling of a temporary vacancy is applicable, then the Governor shall appoint a replacement officer for the public official suspended. (2) Upon the final conviction, the office of the public official shall be vacated immediately without further action. Said vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by law for filling vacancies in such office.

(c)(1) For the duration of any suspension of any elected member of any municipal or consolidated city-county governing authority under this Code section, a replacement officer for the public officer suspended shall be appointed as provided for in any general law, local law, ordinance, or resolution governing the filling of a temporary vacancy in the public office affected. For the duration of any suspension of any other public official under this Code section, a replacement officer for the public official shall be appointed as provided for in any applicable general or local law governing the filling of a temporary vacancy in the public office affected. If no such general law, local law, ordinance, or resolution governing the filling of a temporary vacancy is applicable, then the Governor shall appoint a replacement officer for the public official suspended.

(c)(1) For the duration of any suspension of any elected member of any municipal or consolidated city-county governing authority under this Code section, a replacement officer for the public officer suspended shall be appointed as provided for in any general law, local law, ordinance, or resolution governing the filling of a temporary vacancy in the public office affected. For the duration of any suspension of any other public official under this Code section, a replacement officer for the public official shall be appointed as provided for in any applicable general or local law governing the filling of a temporary vacancy in the public office affected. If no such general law, local law, ordinance, or resolution governing the filling of a temporary vacancy is applicable, then the Governor shall appoint a replacement officer for the public official suspended.

(2) Upon the final conviction, the office of the public official shall be vacated immediately without further action. Said vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by law for filling vacancies in such office.

(2) Upon the final conviction, the office of the public official shall be vacated immediately without further action. Said vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by law for filling vacancies in such office.

(d) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to any conviction rendered prior to January 1, 1987.

(d) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to any conviction rendered prior to January 1, 1987.
O.C.G.A. § 45-4-16 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 45-4-16
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-4-16
Status: in_force

When an official bond is signed by an attorney in fact, the power of attorney shall be attested by the judge of the probate court and filed and recorded in the same manner as the bond.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-7-6 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-7-6
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-7.6
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to contract with the Georgia-Federal State Inspection Service for the inclusion in any health insurance plan or plans established under this part of the state employees of, retiring employees of, and employees who retired under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia on or before July 1, 2000, from the Georgia-Federal State Inspection Service and their spouses and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board. It shall be the duty of the Georgia-Federal State Inspection Service to deduct from the salary or other remuneration or otherwise collect such payment from its qualified employees or dependents as may be required under the board's regulations. In addition, it shall be the duty of the Georgia-Federal State Inspection Service to make the employer contributions required for the operation of such plan or plans. Should the Georgia-Federal State Inspection Service fail to remit such deductions or such employer contributions to the board, the commissioner may, upon written notice to the Georgia-Federal State Inspection Service, terminate the coverage for such employees as of the day following the last day for which such deductions or such employer contributions were remitted to the board. Coverage may be reinstated upon the tender of any such deductions or employer contributions not previously remitted.
O.C.G.A. § 45-19-28 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 45-19-28
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-19-28
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article relating to discrimination in employment on the basis of age shall apply only to individuals who are at least 40 years of age but less than 70 years of age.
O.C.G.A. § 45-6-14 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 45-6-14
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-6-14
Status: in_force

After the expiration of his term, if any officer shall willfully and unlawfully withhold or detain from his successor the books, papers, or other office property belonging to his office or if he shall mutilate, destroy, take away, or otherwise prevent the complete possession by his successor of such books, papers, or other office property, then he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 45-19-4 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 45-19-4
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-19-4
Status: in_force

Any public employee who violates Code Section 45-19-2 shall be deemed to have terminated his or her employment; shall forfeit his or her civil service status, job rights, seniority, and emoluments, if any; and subsequent to such violation shall not be eligible for appointment or reappointment or employment or reemployment in public employment for a period of three years after such violation except upon the following conditions:

(1) His or her direct or indirect compensation shall in no event exceed that received by him or her immediately prior to the time of such violation;

(1) His or her direct or indirect compensation shall in no event exceed that received by him or her immediately prior to the time of such violation;

(2) His or her direct or indirect compensation shall not be increased for three years after such subsequent appointment or reappointment or employment or reemployment; and

(2) His or her direct or indirect compensation shall not be increased for three years after such subsequent appointment or reappointment or employment or reemployment; and

(3) He or she shall be on probation for a period of five years following such appointment or reappointment or employment or reemployment, during which period he or she shall serve without tenure and at the pleasure of the appointing or employing officer or body.

(3) He or she shall be on probation for a period of five years following such appointment or reappointment or employment or reemployment, during which period he or she shall serve without tenure and at the pleasure of the appointing or employing officer or body.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-155 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-155
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-155
Status: in_force

The office may apply for and receive funding in relation to the GDAC Project from the following sources:

(1) Grants from research or other private entities;

(1) Grants from research or other private entities;

(2) Fees paid by persons or entities requesting access to GDAC Project data or the performance of analyses by the GDAC Project, which fees have been approved by the office to support the cost of preparing data for access or performing analyses;

(2) Fees paid by persons or entities requesting access to GDAC Project data or the performance of analyses by the GDAC Project, which fees have been approved by the office to support the cost of preparing data for access or performing analyses;

(3) Federal grants;

(3) Federal grants;

(4) Grants or other financial assistance from state or local departments, agencies, authorities, and organizations at the discretion of such entities, for specific projects of interest to such entities; and

(4) Grants or other financial assistance from state or local departments, agencies, authorities, and organizations at the discretion of such entities, for specific projects of interest to such entities; and

(5) Appropriations made to the GDAC Project pursuant to the General Appropriations Act or a supplementary appropriations Act.

(5) Appropriations made to the GDAC Project pursuant to the General Appropriations Act or a supplementary appropriations Act.
O.C.G.A. § 45-24-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 24 / Section 45-24-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-24-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Governmental Reorganization and Termination from Employment Reform Act of 1997.”
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-49 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-49
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-49
Status: in_force

The fees heretofore authorized to be paid in cases arising under this article prior to May 1, 1997, shall continue to be paid at the rate specified therein until such time as the Board of Public Safety promulgates rules prescribing such fees as provided by paragraph (5) of Code Section 35-3-151 .
O.C.G.A. § 45-10-28 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 45-10-28
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-10-28
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Any appointed public official or employee who violates Code Section 45-10-22 , 45-10-23 , 45-10-24 , 45-10-26 , or 45-10-29 shall be subject to: (A) Removal from office or employment; (B) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (C) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (2) Any elected public official who violates Code Section 45-10-22 , 45-10-23 , 45-10-24 , 45-10-26 , or 45-10-29 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (3) Any business which violates Code Section 45-10-22 , 45-10-23 , 45-10-24 , 45-10-26 , or 45-10-29 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.

(a)(1) Any appointed public official or employee who violates Code Section 45-10-22 , 45-10-23 , 45-10-24 , 45-10-26 , or 45-10-29 shall be subject to: (A) Removal from office or employment; (B) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (C) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.

(a)(1) Any appointed public official or employee who violates Code Section 45-10-22 , 45-10-23 , 45-10-24 , 45-10-26 , or 45-10-29 shall be subject to:

(A) Removal from office or employment;

(A) Removal from office or employment;

(B) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and

(B) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and

(C) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.

(C) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.

(2) Any elected public official who violates Code Section 45-10-22 , 45-10-23 , 45-10-24 , 45-10-26 , or 45-10-29 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.

(2) Any elected public official who violates Code Section 45-10-22 , 45-10-23 , 45-10-24 , 45-10-26 , or 45-10-29 shall be subject to:

(A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and

(A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and

(B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.

(B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.

(3) Any business which violates Code Section 45-10-22 , 45-10-23 , 45-10-24 , 45-10-26 , or 45-10-29 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.

(3) Any business which violates Code Section 45-10-22 , 45-10-23 , 45-10-24 , 45-10-26 , or 45-10-29 shall be subject to:

(A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and

(A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and

(B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.

(B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.

(b) The penalties provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section may be imposed in any civil action brought for that purpose, and such actions shall be brought by the Attorney General.

(b) The penalties provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section may be imposed in any civil action brought for that purpose, and such actions shall be brought by the Attorney General.

(c) As used in this subsection, the term “agency head” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 50-36-1 . Any public official, agency head, or employee who violates Code Section 13-10-91 or 50-36-1 shall be subject to: (1) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; (2) Restitution to the state or local government, whichever is applicable, of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation; and (3) Where such violation is committed knowingly and intentionally, removal from office or employment.

(c) As used in this subsection, the term “agency head” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 50-36-1 . Any public official, agency head, or employee who violates Code Section 13-10-91 or 50-36-1 shall be subject to:

(1) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00;

(1) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00;

(2) Restitution to the state or local government, whichever is applicable, of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation; and

(2) Restitution to the state or local government, whichever is applicable, of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation; and

(3) Where such violation is committed knowingly and intentionally, removal from office or employment.

(3) Where such violation is committed knowingly and intentionally, removal from office or employment.
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-30 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-30
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-30
Status: in_force

No person shall move or transport a body across a Georgia state line until the investigation of the case and the medical examiner's inquiry are complete and until the removal of the body is authorized by the coroner or medical examiner. Except when the conduct is a violation of Code Section 16-10-94 , any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $ 500.00 or more than $ 1,000.00 or 60 days in jail, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 45-11-5 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 45-11-5
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-11-5
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “extortion” means an unlawful taking by a public officer, under color of his office, from any person of any money or thing of value that is not due to him or more than is due to him.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “extortion” means an unlawful taking by a public officer, under color of his office, from any person of any money or thing of value that is not due to him or more than is due to him.

(b) Any public officer who shall by himself, his deputy, his agent, or other person employed by him be guilty of extortion in demanding or receiving other and greater fees than by law are allowed him shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be dismissed from office.

(b) Any public officer who shall by himself, his deputy, his agent, or other person employed by him be guilty of extortion in demanding or receiving other and greater fees than by law are allowed him shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be dismissed from office.
O.C.G.A. § 45-24-3 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 24 / Section 45-24-3
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-24-3
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the State Personnel Oversight Commission to be composed of three members appointed by the President of the Senate, three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and three members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall appoint one of the Governor's appointees as chairperson. Five members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. None of the members shall be officers or employees of the state. The President of the Senate shall designate one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of one year, one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of three years, and one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of five years. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of two years, one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of four years, and one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of five years. The Governor shall appoint one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of one year, one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of two years, and one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of three years. After the expiration of such initial terms of office, successors to members of the commission whose initial terms of office expire and all future successors to members of the commission whose terms of office expire shall be appointed by the person occupying the office which made the original appointment and shall serve for a term of five years and until the appointment and qualification of their respective successors. Vacancies on the commission, except those caused by expiration of term, shall be filled by the appointment of a replacement member by the person occupying the office which made the appointment to the membership position on the commission which became vacant, and the person so appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term and until the appointment and qualification of a successor.

(a) There is created the State Personnel Oversight Commission to be composed of three members appointed by the President of the Senate, three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and three members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall appoint one of the Governor's appointees as chairperson. Five members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. None of the members shall be officers or employees of the state. The President of the Senate shall designate one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of one year, one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of three years, and one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of five years. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of two years, one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of four years, and one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of five years. The Governor shall appoint one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of one year, one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of two years, and one of such officer's initial appointees to serve an initial term of three years. After the expiration of such initial terms of office, successors to members of the commission whose initial terms of office expire and all future successors to members of the commission whose terms of office expire shall be appointed by the person occupying the office which made the original appointment and shall serve for a term of five years and until the appointment and qualification of their respective successors. Vacancies on the commission, except those caused by expiration of term, shall be filled by the appointment of a replacement member by the person occupying the office which made the appointment to the membership position on the commission which became vacant, and the person so appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term and until the appointment and qualification of a successor.

(b) The members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The Governor's office shall maintain the names and addresses of the members of the commission as a matter of public record. The Georgia Building Authority shall make available to the commission such meeting facilities as the chairperson may request. The commission shall be assigned to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for administrative purposes only, as defined in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(b) The members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The Governor's office shall maintain the names and addresses of the members of the commission as a matter of public record. The Georgia Building Authority shall make available to the commission such meeting facilities as the chairperson may request. The commission shall be assigned to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for administrative purposes only, as defined in Code Section 50-4-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-39 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-39
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-39
Status: in_force

(a) On or before the fifth day of each regular session of the General Assembly, it shall be the duty of the Governor to furnish a written report to each member of the General Assembly stating his administration's policies and goals on the following subjects: (1) Intellectual development; (2) Human development; (3) Transportation and communications; (4) Economic development; (5) Protection of persons and property; (6) Natural environment; and (7) General government.

(a) On or before the fifth day of each regular session of the General Assembly, it shall be the duty of the Governor to furnish a written report to each member of the General Assembly stating his administration's policies and goals on the following subjects:

(1) Intellectual development;

(1) Intellectual development;

(2) Human development;

(2) Human development;

(3) Transportation and communications;

(3) Transportation and communications;

(4) Economic development;

(4) Economic development;

(5) Protection of persons and property;

(5) Protection of persons and property;

(6) Natural environment; and

(6) Natural environment; and

(7) General government.

(7) General government.

(b) The reports required of the Governor by subsection (a) of this Code section may include any subjects in addition to those required by said subsection. Such reports may be in such form as the Governor shall determine; and the Governor, at his discretion, may elect not to issue the report during the last year of his term of office.

(b) The reports required of the Governor by subsection (a) of this Code section may include any subjects in addition to those required by said subsection. Such reports may be in such form as the Governor shall determine; and the Governor, at his discretion, may elect not to issue the report during the last year of his term of office.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-153 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-153
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-153
Status: in_force

(a) Any state agency or department that creates, receives, or maintains publicly supported program, fiscal, or health data shall, only after execution of an enforceable data use, data sharing, or other similar agreement that is acceptable to the state agency or department, transmit or allow access to such data as is necessary and appropriate to further the purposes of this part and shall cooperate with GDAC Project requests for receipt of or access to such data. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any state agency or department shall not be required to transmit data which it creates, receives, or maintains to the GDAC Project or to allow access to such data if the Attorney General's review or the applicable state agency's or department's review determines that such transmission or access would violate state or federal law. The Attorney General's review shall include consideration of an analysis from the state agency or department whose data are being requested.

(a) Any state agency or department that creates, receives, or maintains publicly supported program, fiscal, or health data shall, only after execution of an enforceable data use, data sharing, or other similar agreement that is acceptable to the state agency or department, transmit or allow access to such data as is necessary and appropriate to further the purposes of this part and shall cooperate with GDAC Project requests for receipt of or access to such data. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any state agency or department shall not be required to transmit data which it creates, receives, or maintains to the GDAC Project or to allow access to such data if the Attorney General's review or the applicable state agency's or department's review determines that such transmission or access would violate state or federal law. The Attorney General's review shall include consideration of an analysis from the state agency or department whose data are being requested.

(b) This Code section shall not prohibit the office or any agency or department from creating, receiving, maintaining, or transmitting data in data systems that are separate and distinct from the GDAC Project.

(b) This Code section shall not prohibit the office or any agency or department from creating, receiving, maintaining, or transmitting data in data systems that are separate and distinct from the GDAC Project.
O.C.G.A. § 45-20-111 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 20 / Section 45-20-111
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-20-111
Status: in_force

(a) The head of each agency, department, commission, bureau, board, college, university, institution, or authority shall ensure an analysis is completed on all jobs in his or her organization to determine those positions whose duties and responsibilities warrant conducting an established test for illegal drugs in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. The analysis must be completed by July 1, 1995. All jobs established after this date must undergo a similar analysis no later than six weeks after establishment. An applicant for a designated position shall undergo a drug test consistent with these provisions.

(a) The head of each agency, department, commission, bureau, board, college, university, institution, or authority shall ensure an analysis is completed on all jobs in his or her organization to determine those positions whose duties and responsibilities warrant conducting an established test for illegal drugs in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. The analysis must be completed by July 1, 1995. All jobs established after this date must undergo a similar analysis no later than six weeks after establishment. An applicant for a designated position shall undergo a drug test consistent with these provisions.

(b) An applicant for state employment who is offered employment in a position designated by the head of the agency, department, commission, bureau, board, college, university, institution, or authority as requiring a drug test shall, prior to commencing employment or within ten days after commencing employment, submit to an established test for illegal drugs. All costs of such testing shall be paid from public funds by the employing agency or unit of state government. Any such test which indicates the presence of illegal drugs shall be followed by a confirmatory test using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis. If the results of the confirmatory test indicate the presence of illegal drugs, such results shall be reviewed and interpreted by a medical review officer to determine if there is an alternative medical explanation. If the applicant provides appropriate documentation and the medical review officer determines that it was a legitimate usage of the substance, the result shall be reported as negative. Any applicant who fails to provide an alternative medical explanation shall be reported by the medical review officer as having a positive test result. Any applicant offered employment who refuses to submit to an established test for illegal drugs or whose test results are positive shall be disqualified from employment by the state. Such disqualification shall not be removed for a period of two years from the date that such test was administered or offered, whichever is later. The board shall develop rules for the administration of the test and any verification procedures. Other covered units of state government shall also develop rules governing these procedures. The results of such tests shall remain confidential and shall not be a public record unless necessary for the administration of these provisions or otherwise mandated by other state or federal law.

(b) An applicant for state employment who is offered employment in a position designated by the head of the agency, department, commission, bureau, board, college, university, institution, or authority as requiring a drug test shall, prior to commencing employment or within ten days after commencing employment, submit to an established test for illegal drugs. All costs of such testing shall be paid from public funds by the employing agency or unit of state government. Any such test which indicates the presence of illegal drugs shall be followed by a confirmatory test using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis. If the results of the confirmatory test indicate the presence of illegal drugs, such results shall be reviewed and interpreted by a medical review officer to determine if there is an alternative medical explanation. If the applicant provides appropriate documentation and the medical review officer determines that it was a legitimate usage of the substance, the result shall be reported as negative. Any applicant who fails to provide an alternative medical explanation shall be reported by the medical review officer as having a positive test result. Any applicant offered employment who refuses to submit to an established test for illegal drugs or whose test results are positive shall be disqualified from employment by the state. Such disqualification shall not be removed for a period of two years from the date that such test was administered or offered, whichever is later. The board shall develop rules for the administration of the test and any verification procedures. Other covered units of state government shall also develop rules governing these procedures. The results of such tests shall remain confidential and shall not be a public record unless necessary for the administration of these provisions or otherwise mandated by other state or federal law.
O.C.G.A. § 45-15-12 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 45-15-12
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-15-12
Status: in_force

The Attorney General, as the head of the Department of Law and the chief legal officer of the state, is authorized to file and prosecute civil recovery actions in the name of the state against any person, firm, or corporation which violates any statute while dealing with the state or any official, employee, department, agency, board, bureau, commission, institution, or authority thereof, which violation results in loss, damage, or injury to the state or to any of its departments, adjuncts, or taxpayers.
O.C.G.A. § 45-3-31 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 45-3-31
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-3-31
Status: in_force

The commissions of all other civil officers, except constables and clerks of magistrate courts, of the state or county shall be under the seal of the office of the Governor, signed by the Governor, and countersigned by one of his secretaries. All officers of the militia of the grade of lieutenant or higher shall have commissions under the seal of the office of the Governor.
O.C.G.A. § 45-4-3 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 45-4-3
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-4-3
Status: in_force

All bonds taken by public officers under the laws of this state shall be returned to the offices specified by law; and any person interested therein may bring an action thereon, in his own name, in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 45-13-4 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 45-13-4
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-13-4
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall be compensated in the amount and manner provided in Code Sections 45-7-3 and 45-7-4 . He shall also receive actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier, the legal mileage rate for use of a personal automobile, and the actual cost of lodging and meals while away from his office on official state business, as provided in Code Section 45-7-20 .
O.C.G.A. § 45-10-80 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 45-10-80
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-10-80
Status: in_force

(a) A public officer, as defined in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3 , is prohibited from advocating for or causing the advancement, appointment, employment, promotion, or transfer of a member of his or her family, as such term is defined in Code Section 21-5-3 , to an office or position to become a public employee, as defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-1-4 , that pays an annual salary of $10,000.00 or more or its equivalent.

(a) A public officer, as defined in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3 , is prohibited from advocating for or causing the advancement, appointment, employment, promotion, or transfer of a member of his or her family, as such term is defined in Code Section 21-5-3 , to an office or position to become a public employee, as defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-1-4 , that pays an annual salary of $10,000.00 or more or its equivalent.

(b) Any person advanced, appointed, employed, promoted, or transferred in violation of this Code section shall not be entitled to any payment, salary, or benefits received for any position so illegally obtained; and any person who receives payment, salary, or benefits for a position obtained in violation of this Code section shall be required to reimburse the state for all amounts so received.

(b) Any person advanced, appointed, employed, promoted, or transferred in violation of this Code section shall not be entitled to any payment, salary, or benefits received for any position so illegally obtained; and any person who receives payment, salary, or benefits for a position obtained in violation of this Code section shall be required to reimburse the state for all amounts so received.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-18 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-18
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-18
Status: in_force

(a) The treasurer of any municipality or county or board of trustees of any independent school district may invest any surplus funds in his hands, or any special funds held or being accumulated for any special purpose, or any funds on hand not required for the operation of the municipality, county, or school district for the current fiscal year. He may invest such funds in war bonds or other valid obligations of the United States government, repayable at face value or better, when such investment is authorized by the mayor and general council, county commission, judge of the probate court, board of trustees, or other authority in charge of the affairs of said municipality, county, or independent school district, provided funds accumulated for any special purpose shall be invested only in securities whose maturity date is prior to the date when such funds shall be needed for said special purposes or which are redeemable prior thereto without penalty or loss of principal.

(a) The treasurer of any municipality or county or board of trustees of any independent school district may invest any surplus funds in his hands, or any special funds held or being accumulated for any special purpose, or any funds on hand not required for the operation of the municipality, county, or school district for the current fiscal year. He may invest such funds in war bonds or other valid obligations of the United States government, repayable at face value or better, when such investment is authorized by the mayor and general council, county commission, judge of the probate court, board of trustees, or other authority in charge of the affairs of said municipality, county, or independent school district, provided funds accumulated for any special purpose shall be invested only in securities whose maturity date is prior to the date when such funds shall be needed for said special purposes or which are redeemable prior thereto without penalty or loss of principal.

(b) Any bonds or other securities purchased or held pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be held subject to the same conditions as those attached to the funds from which same were purchased.

(b) Any bonds or other securities purchased or held pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be held subject to the same conditions as those attached to the funds from which same were purchased.
O.C.G.A. § 45-15-70 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 45-15-70
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-15-70
Status: in_force

Except as provided for in Code Section 45-15-71 :

(1) When any action or proceeding is filed in any court of this state, in any federal court, or with any professional licensing board, disciplinary board or commission, or other similar body, which action or proceeding is against a public officer, public official, a state board or bureau, or against any member of such board or bureau and which action or proceeding seeks relief against such officer, official, board, or bureau in the administration of his, her, or its duties, and when the state compensates or appropriates or allocates moneys to such officer, official, board, or bureau which is used in the administration of his, her, or its duties, and this shall include county registrars, and when no regular counsel is provided within a reasonable time for such officer, official, board, bureau, or county registrar by the Attorney General, then the Governor may direct the Attorney General to provide such counsel. In the event the Attorney General refuses to provide such counsel within a reasonable time after having been directed by the Governor to do so, the Governor is authorized to designate legal counsel in such case for such officer, official, board, or bureau, or any member of such board or bureau, or county registrar; and

(1) When any action or proceeding is filed in any court of this state, in any federal court, or with any professional licensing board, disciplinary board or commission, or other similar body, which action or proceeding is against a public officer, public official, a state board or bureau, or against any member of such board or bureau and which action or proceeding seeks relief against such officer, official, board, or bureau in the administration of his, her, or its duties, and when the state compensates or appropriates or allocates moneys to such officer, official, board, or bureau which is used in the administration of his, her, or its duties, and this shall include county registrars, and when no regular counsel is provided within a reasonable time for such officer, official, board, bureau, or county registrar by the Attorney General, then the Governor may direct the Attorney General to provide such counsel. In the event the Attorney General refuses to provide such counsel within a reasonable time after having been directed by the Governor to do so, the Governor is authorized to designate legal counsel in such case for such officer, official, board, or bureau, or any member of such board or bureau, or county registrar; and

(2) Whenever the Governor designates counsel in any action specified in paragraph (1) of this Code section, any fees or expenses paid to or on account of such counsel and any court costs may be paid by the state.

(2) Whenever the Governor designates counsel in any action specified in paragraph (1) of this Code section, any fees or expenses paid to or on account of such counsel and any court costs may be paid by the state.
O.C.G.A. § 45-9-79-4 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 45-9-79-4
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-9-79.4
Status: in_force

The commission shall annually file a report of its activities with the General Assembly, which report shall include the amount of funds paid under the program of indemnification. It shall also include a copy of each order providing for payment or a summary of each such order giving all pertinent details.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-193 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-193
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-193
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor-elect is authorized, in connection with his preparations for the assumption of official duties as Governor, to use necessary services and facilities, including: (1) Suitable office space appropriately equipped with furniture, furnishings, office machines, equipment, and office supplies, as determined by the Governor-elect or his designee provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section, at such place or places within the state as the Governor-elect shall designate; (2) Payment of the compensation of members of office staffs designated by the Governor-elect at rates determined by him. Any employee of any agency of any branch of the state government may be detailed to such staffs on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis with the consent of the head of the agency; and while so detailed such employee shall be responsible only to the Governor-elect for the performance of his duties. Any employee so detailed shall continue to receive the compensation provided pursuant to law for his regular employment and shall retain the rights and privileges of such employment without interruption. Notwithstanding any other law, persons receiving compensation as members of office staffs under this paragraph, other than those detailed from agencies, shall be nonclassified personnel; (3) Payment of expenses for the procurement of services of experts or consultants or organizations thereof for the Governor-elect, at rates not to exceed $ 100.00 per diem for individuals; (4) Payment of travel expenses and subsistence allowances as may be appropriate, including rental by the state government of hired motor vehicles found necessary by the Governor-elect, as authorized for persons employed intermittently or for persons serving without compensation; (5) Communications services found necessary by the Governor-elect; and (6) Payment of expenses for necessary printing and binding.

(a) The Governor-elect is authorized, in connection with his preparations for the assumption of official duties as Governor, to use necessary services and facilities, including:

(1) Suitable office space appropriately equipped with furniture, furnishings, office machines, equipment, and office supplies, as determined by the Governor-elect or his designee provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section, at such place or places within the state as the Governor-elect shall designate;

(1) Suitable office space appropriately equipped with furniture, furnishings, office machines, equipment, and office supplies, as determined by the Governor-elect or his designee provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section, at such place or places within the state as the Governor-elect shall designate;

(2) Payment of the compensation of members of office staffs designated by the Governor-elect at rates determined by him. Any employee of any agency of any branch of the state government may be detailed to such staffs on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis with the consent of the head of the agency; and while so detailed such employee shall be responsible only to the Governor-elect for the performance of his duties. Any employee so detailed shall continue to receive the compensation provided pursuant to law for his regular employment and shall retain the rights and privileges of such employment without interruption. Notwithstanding any other law, persons receiving compensation as members of office staffs under this paragraph, other than those detailed from agencies, shall be nonclassified personnel;

(2) Payment of the compensation of members of office staffs designated by the Governor-elect at rates determined by him. Any employee of any agency of any branch of the state government may be detailed to such staffs on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis with the consent of the head of the agency; and while so detailed such employee shall be responsible only to the Governor-elect for the performance of his duties. Any employee so detailed shall continue to receive the compensation provided pursuant to law for his regular employment and shall retain the rights and privileges of such employment without interruption. Notwithstanding any other law, persons receiving compensation as members of office staffs under this paragraph, other than those detailed from agencies, shall be nonclassified personnel;

(3) Payment of expenses for the procurement of services of experts or consultants or organizations thereof for the Governor-elect, at rates not to exceed $ 100.00 per diem for individuals;

(3) Payment of expenses for the procurement of services of experts or consultants or organizations thereof for the Governor-elect, at rates not to exceed $ 100.00 per diem for individuals;

(4) Payment of travel expenses and subsistence allowances as may be appropriate, including rental by the state government of hired motor vehicles found necessary by the Governor-elect, as authorized for persons employed intermittently or for persons serving without compensation;

(4) Payment of travel expenses and subsistence allowances as may be appropriate, including rental by the state government of hired motor vehicles found necessary by the Governor-elect, as authorized for persons employed intermittently or for persons serving without compensation;

(5) Communications services found necessary by the Governor-elect; and

(5) Communications services found necessary by the Governor-elect; and

(6) Payment of expenses for necessary printing and binding.

(6) Payment of expenses for necessary printing and binding.

(b) The Governor-elect shall expend no funds for the provision of services and facilities under this article in connection with any obligations incurred by him until he is declared duly elected by the State Election Board.

(b) The Governor-elect shall expend no funds for the provision of services and facilities under this article in connection with any obligations incurred by him until he is declared duly elected by the State Election Board.

(c) Each Governor-elect shall be entitled to conveyance of all mail matter sent by him in connection with his preparations for the assumption of official duties as Governor.

(c) Each Governor-elect shall be entitled to conveyance of all mail matter sent by him in connection with his preparations for the assumption of official duties as Governor.

(d) Each Governor-elect may designate an assistant authorized to make on his behalf such designations or findings of necessity as may be required in connection with the services and facilities to be provided under this article.

(d) Each Governor-elect may designate an assistant authorized to make on his behalf such designations or findings of necessity as may be required in connection with the services and facilities to be provided under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-12 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-12
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-12
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a health insurance fund which shall be available without fiscal year limitations for premium, subscription charge, benefits, and administration costs. The amounts withheld from employees and retired employees under this part, all amounts contributed by the state or from federal funds to such health insurance fund, and all amounts contributed by any state authority pursuant to this part shall be credited to such health insurance fund. All other income, as well as the income derived from any dividends, premium rate adjustments, or other refunds under any contract or contracts, shall be credited to and constitute a part of such fund. Any amounts remaining in such fund after all premiums or subscription charges and other expenses have been paid shall be retained in such fund as a special reserve for adverse fluctuation. The commissioner of community health shall be executive officer of the Board of Community Health for the administration of this part and custodian of such health insurance fund and shall be responsible under a properly approved bond for all moneys coming into said fund and paid out of said fund as may be required to be paid to any contracting corporation under any contract entered into pursuant to this part and to cover administrative costs.

(a) There is created a health insurance fund which shall be available without fiscal year limitations for premium, subscription charge, benefits, and administration costs. The amounts withheld from employees and retired employees under this part, all amounts contributed by the state or from federal funds to such health insurance fund, and all amounts contributed by any state authority pursuant to this part shall be credited to such health insurance fund. All other income, as well as the income derived from any dividends, premium rate adjustments, or other refunds under any contract or contracts, shall be credited to and constitute a part of such fund. Any amounts remaining in such fund after all premiums or subscription charges and other expenses have been paid shall be retained in such fund as a special reserve for adverse fluctuation. The commissioner of community health shall be executive officer of the Board of Community Health for the administration of this part and custodian of such health insurance fund and shall be responsible under a properly approved bond for all moneys coming into said fund and paid out of said fund as may be required to be paid to any contracting corporation under any contract entered into pursuant to this part and to cover administrative costs.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner may combine the fund provided for in this Code section with the funds provided for in Code Section 20-2-891 and Code Section 20-2-918 .

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner may combine the fund provided for in this Code section with the funds provided for in Code Section 20-2-891 and Code Section 20-2-918 .
O.C.G.A. § 45-2-42 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 45-2-42
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-2-42
Status: in_force

The state department or agency shall furnish to the applicant the standards of medical and physical fitness for the position for which applied in such manner as to enable a medical practitioner to ascertain the physical capacity of the applicant to fulfill the requirements of employment.
O.C.G.A. § 45-9-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 45-9-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-9-1
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other compensation which may be paid to an officer, official, or employee of any agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority of the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of government of this state, each such agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority is authorized, in its discretion, to purchase policies of liability insurance or contracts of indemnity or to formulate sound programs of self-insurance utilizing funds available to such agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority, insuring or indemnifying such officers, officials, or employees to the extent that they are not immune from liability against personal liability for damages arising out of the performance of their duties or in any way connected therewith. Such policies of liability insurance, contracts of indemnity, or programs of self-insurance may also provide for reimbursement to an officer, official, or employee of any agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority of this state for reasonable legal fees and other expenses incurred in the successful defense of any criminal proceeding, including, but not limited to, any criminal cause of action, suit, investigation, subpoena, warrant, request for documentation or property, or threat of such action whether formal or informal where such action arises out of the performance of his or her official duties. In addition, in the case of an officer, official, or employee who is required to maintain a professional license, such reimbursement may also be provided for legal fees and other expenses so incurred in the successful defense of a charge arising out of the performance of his or her official duties in proceedings before a professional licensing board, disciplinary board or commission, or other similar body. Legal fees and other expenses shall be subject to adjustment by and the approval of the Attorney General.

(a) In addition to any other compensation which may be paid to an officer, official, or employee of any agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority of the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of government of this state, each such agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority is authorized, in its discretion, to purchase policies of liability insurance or contracts of indemnity or to formulate sound programs of self-insurance utilizing funds available to such agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority, insuring or indemnifying such officers, officials, or employees to the extent that they are not immune from liability against personal liability for damages arising out of the performance of their duties or in any way connected therewith. Such policies of liability insurance, contracts of indemnity, or programs of self-insurance may also provide for reimbursement to an officer, official, or employee of any agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority of this state for reasonable legal fees and other expenses incurred in the successful defense of any criminal proceeding, including, but not limited to, any criminal cause of action, suit, investigation, subpoena, warrant, request for documentation or property, or threat of such action whether formal or informal where such action arises out of the performance of his or her official duties. In addition, in the case of an officer, official, or employee who is required to maintain a professional license, such reimbursement may also be provided for legal fees and other expenses so incurred in the successful defense of a charge arising out of the performance of his or her official duties in proceedings before a professional licensing board, disciplinary board or commission, or other similar body. Legal fees and other expenses shall be subject to adjustment by and the approval of the Attorney General.

(b) Such agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, departments, or authorities may expend federal and state or other available funds for such purposes. The amount of such insurance or indemnity shall also be in the discretion of such agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority.

(b) Such agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, departments, or authorities may expend federal and state or other available funds for such purposes. The amount of such insurance or indemnity shall also be in the discretion of such agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority.

(c) For the purpose of this article, the term “agency” shall specifically include, but shall not be limited to, public retirement systems of state-wide application established by the laws of this state, but shall not include counties or municipalities; provided, however, that the employees of community service boards, county departments of health, and county departments of family and children services as well as the members of the boards of said departments shall be considered to be state employees or officials for the purpose of this article. In order to facilitate the administration of liability coverage or other insurance coverages provided the community service boards, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall designate a central office which shall be responsible for obtaining, submitting, and collecting all underwriting information and insurance premiums requested and assessed by the Department of Administrative Services. In order to facilitate the administration of liability coverage or other insurance coverages provided county departments of family and children services, the Department of Human Services shall designate a central office which shall be responsible for obtaining, submitting, and collecting all underwriting information and insurance premiums requested and assessed by the Department of Administrative Services. In order to facilitate the administration of liability coverage or other insurance coverages provided county departments of health, the Department of Public Health shall designate a central office which shall be responsible for obtaining, submitting, and collecting all underwriting information and insurance premiums requested and assessed by the Department of Administrative Services.

(c) For the purpose of this article, the term “agency” shall specifically include, but shall not be limited to, public retirement systems of state-wide application established by the laws of this state, but shall not include counties or municipalities; provided, however, that the employees of community service boards, county departments of health, and county departments of family and children services as well as the members of the boards of said departments shall be considered to be state employees or officials for the purpose of this article. In order to facilitate the administration of liability coverage or other insurance coverages provided the community service boards, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall designate a central office which shall be responsible for obtaining, submitting, and collecting all underwriting information and insurance premiums requested and assessed by the Department of Administrative Services. In order to facilitate the administration of liability coverage or other insurance coverages provided county departments of family and children services, the Department of Human Services shall designate a central office which shall be responsible for obtaining, submitting, and collecting all underwriting information and insurance premiums requested and assessed by the Department of Administrative Services. In order to facilitate the administration of liability coverage or other insurance coverages provided county departments of health, the Department of Public Health shall designate a central office which shall be responsible for obtaining, submitting, and collecting all underwriting information and insurance premiums requested and assessed by the Department of Administrative Services.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-41 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-41
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-41
Status: in_force

The Governor may delegate to any department, authority, or qualified entity, by executive order, his or her powers under applicable federal transportation planning and air quality laws and regulations, including without limitation the power to approve state-wide transportation improvement programs under 23 U.S.C. Section 134 and 23 C.F.R. Sections 450.312(b) , 450.324(b) , and 450.328(a) .
O.C.G.A. § 45-1-5 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 45-1-5
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-1-5
Status: in_force

When an employee of the state or of a county, municipality, or school district is terminated and, as a condition of a settlement agreement, the personnel file of the employee is to be partially or totally purged, the former employee's personnel records, including both the personnel file and any associated work history records, shall be clearly designated with a notation that such records have been purged as a condition of a settlement agreement. Such notation shall be disclosed to any subsequent governmental entity seeking information as to a former employee's work history for the sole purpose of making a hiring decision.
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-90 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 45-7-90
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-7-90
Status: in_force

A State Commission on Compensation is established for the purpose of assisting the General Assembly in setting the compensation of constitutional state officers, including members of the General Assembly and full-time heads of state agencies, authorities, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, and departments whose compensation is set by the Constitution, by law, or by Act of the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 45-15-3 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 45-15-3
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-15-3
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the Attorney General:

(1) When required to do so by the Governor, to give his opinion in writing, or otherwise, on any question of law connected with the interest of the state or with the duties of any of the departments;

(1) When required to do so by the Governor, to give his opinion in writing, or otherwise, on any question of law connected with the interest of the state or with the duties of any of the departments;

(2) When he deems it advisable, to prepare all contracts and writings in relation to any matter in which the state is interested;

(2) When he deems it advisable, to prepare all contracts and writings in relation to any matter in which the state is interested;

(3) When required to do so by the Governor, to participate in, on behalf of the state, all criminal actions in any court of competent jurisdiction when the district attorney thereof is being prosecuted, and all other criminal or civil actions to which the state is a party;

(3) When required to do so by the Governor, to participate in, on behalf of the state, all criminal actions in any court of competent jurisdiction when the district attorney thereof is being prosecuted, and all other criminal or civil actions to which the state is a party;

(4) To act as the legal adviser of the executive branch;

(4) To act as the legal adviser of the executive branch;

(5) To represent the state in all capital felony actions before the Supreme Court;

(5) To represent the state in all capital felony actions before the Supreme Court;

(6) To represent the state in all civil actions tried in any court; and

(6) To represent the state in all civil actions tried in any court; and

(7) To perform such other services as shall be required of him by law.

(7) To perform such other services as shall be required of him by law.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-132 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-132
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-132
Status: in_force

The following contracts are exempt from this subpart:

(1) Contracts approved by the Department of Transportation, the State Board of Education, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, or the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia;

(1) Contracts approved by the Department of Transportation, the State Board of Education, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, or the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia;

(2) Construction contracts of an authority entered into after competitive bid, including amendments thereto, and emergency contracts of an authority requiring immediate execution and performance for the protection of persons or property; and

(2) Construction contracts of an authority entered into after competitive bid, including amendments thereto, and emergency contracts of an authority requiring immediate execution and performance for the protection of persons or property; and

(3) Contracts of employment.

(3) Contracts of employment.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-7 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-7
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-7
Status: in_force

Upon breaches of the bond of any officer, bank, or depository, interest shall run against the principal on the bond at the rate of 7 percent per annum from the date of the breach and against the surety at the same rate from the date of the demand on the surety. If the breach shall involve dishonesty on the part of the officer or bank, the official or county authority having jurisdiction to cite the officer, or any court acquiring jurisdiction over the subject matter, may, as against the offending principal in the bond, impose an additional penalty of not more than 10 percent of the amount of the loss and a reasonable sum for attorneys' fees. This penalty and award of attorneys' fees may also be imposed upon the surety by any court acquiring jurisdiction of the subject matter, in the event it is shown that the surety has acted in bad faith and has been vexatiously litigious or that it has filed defensive proceedings for delay only. Existing laws imposing higher rates of interest or penalties upon principals or sureties upon any of such bonds are superseded by this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-7 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-7
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-7
Status: in_force

The contract or contracts shall provide for health insurance for retiring state employees and their spouses and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board, on such terms as the board may deem appropriate; and the board may authorize the inclusion in the plan of the employees and retiring employees of state authorities covered by the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and their spouses and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board. Any state authority participating in the plan shall be required to pay the same rate of contribution paid by the state. The board shall adopt regulations prescribing the conditions under which an employee or retiring employee may elect to participate in or withdraw from the plan.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-22 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-22
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-22
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the Governor may suspend the collection of taxes, or any part thereof, due the state until the meeting of the next General Assembly but no longer; but he or she shall not otherwise interfere with the collection of taxes.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the Governor may suspend the collection of taxes, or any part thereof, due the state until the meeting of the next General Assembly but no longer; but he or she shall not otherwise interfere with the collection of taxes.

(b) Unless there has been a state of emergency declaration by the Governor, the Governor shall not suspend or modify in any manner the collection of any rate of state motor fuel taxes under Code Section 48-9-3 as it applies to sales of motor fuel and aviation gasoline as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-9-2 or taxes levied on the sale or use of jet fuel as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2 . Any suspension or modification of any rate of state motor fuel taxes or taxes levied on the sale or use of jet fuel under this subsection by the Governor shall be effective only until the next meeting of the General Assembly which must ratify such suspension or modification by a two-thirds' vote of both chambers. In the event the General Assembly fails to ratify the Governor's actions, state motor fuel taxes or taxes on the sale or use of jet fuel suspended or modified under this subsection shall be collected at the rate specified absent such suspension or modification and any amounts unpaid due to such suspension or modification shall be collected using such rate.

(b) Unless there has been a state of emergency declaration by the Governor, the Governor shall not suspend or modify in any manner the collection of any rate of state motor fuel taxes under Code Section 48-9-3 as it applies to sales of motor fuel and aviation gasoline as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-9-2 or taxes levied on the sale or use of jet fuel as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2 . Any suspension or modification of any rate of state motor fuel taxes or taxes levied on the sale or use of jet fuel under this subsection by the Governor shall be effective only until the next meeting of the General Assembly which must ratify such suspension or modification by a two-thirds' vote of both chambers. In the event the General Assembly fails to ratify the Governor's actions, state motor fuel taxes or taxes on the sale or use of jet fuel suspended or modified under this subsection shall be collected at the rate specified absent such suspension or modification and any amounts unpaid due to such suspension or modification shall be collected using such rate.
O.C.G.A. § 45-19-42 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 45-19-42
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-19-42
Status: in_force

It shall not be a defense to a violation of this article by any person subject to this article that the violation was requested, sought, or otherwise procured by a person not subject to this article.
O.C.G.A. § 45-10-42 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 45-10-42
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-10-42
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of Part 1 of this article or any other provision of this Code, public officers and employees who are reporters for the State Board of Workers' Compensation may, for themselves or on behalf of any business entity, when providing transcripts of records to parties under subsection (g) of Code Section 34-9-102 , sell such transcripts to any agency of the state and receive compensation therefor.
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-50 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-50
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-50
Status: in_force

A medical examiner within the state of Georgia is authorized to provide to an approved canine instructor or school certain biological substances such as human blood or bodily fluids for the sole purpose of utilizing such substances for the training and handling of police canines in body recovery of human remains or rescue of persons. Such biological substances shall be contained and transported in accordance with appropriate health and safety standards.
O.C.G.A. § 45-10-22 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 45-10-22
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-10-22
Status: in_force

(a)(1) It shall be unlawful for any full-time public official who has state-wide powers, for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such public official or member of his family has a substantial interest to transact any business with any agency. (2) It shall be unlawful for any public official who has limited powers, for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such public official or member of his family has a substantial interest to transact any business with the agency for which such public official serves.

(a)(1) It shall be unlawful for any full-time public official who has state-wide powers, for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such public official or member of his family has a substantial interest to transact any business with any agency.

(a)(1) It shall be unlawful for any full-time public official who has state-wide powers, for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such public official or member of his family has a substantial interest to transact any business with any agency.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any public official who has limited powers, for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such public official or member of his family has a substantial interest to transact any business with the agency for which such public official serves.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any public official who has limited powers, for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such public official or member of his family has a substantial interest to transact any business with the agency for which such public official serves.

(b) The provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) Any transaction made pursuant to sealed competitive bids; (2) Any transaction when the amount of a single transaction does not exceed $ 250.00 and when the aggregate of all such transactions does not exceed $ 9,000.00 per calendar year; and (3) Any transaction involving the lease of real property to or from any agency if such transaction has been approved by the State Properties Commission or the Space Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services.

(b) The provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to:

(1) Any transaction made pursuant to sealed competitive bids;

(1) Any transaction made pursuant to sealed competitive bids;

(2) Any transaction when the amount of a single transaction does not exceed $ 250.00 and when the aggregate of all such transactions does not exceed $ 9,000.00 per calendar year; and

(2) Any transaction when the amount of a single transaction does not exceed $ 250.00 and when the aggregate of all such transactions does not exceed $ 9,000.00 per calendar year; and

(3) Any transaction involving the lease of real property to or from any agency if such transaction has been approved by the State Properties Commission or the Space Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services.

(3) Any transaction involving the lease of real property to or from any agency if such transaction has been approved by the State Properties Commission or the Space Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services.

(c) Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28 .

(c) Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28 .
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-34 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 45-17-34
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-17-34
Status: in_force

If the signature, rank, and branch of service, or subdivision thereof, of any commissioned officer provided for in Code Section 45-17-30 appears upon any instrument, document, or certificate, no further proof of the authority of such officer so to act shall be required; and such action by such commissioned officer shall be prima-facie evidence that the person making such oath or acknowledgment is within the purview of Code Sections 45-17-30 to 45-17-33 and this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 45-9-22 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 45-9-22
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-9-22
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality, county, or other public body may, in its discretion, adopt a policy establishing the terms and conditions under which it may pay part or all of any claim or civil judgment rendered against any person whose defense such municipality, county, or other public body is authorized to undertake under Code Section 45-9-21 . Any such disbursement shall be deemed to be for public purposes and may be paid from state, federal, or local funds. No attempt shall be made at the trial of any action brought against a person covered under this Code section to suggest the fact that the municipality, county, or public body will be responsible for any judgment therein.

(a) Any municipality, county, or other public body may, in its discretion, adopt a policy establishing the terms and conditions under which it may pay part or all of any claim or civil judgment rendered against any person whose defense such municipality, county, or other public body is authorized to undertake under Code Section 45-9-21 . Any such disbursement shall be deemed to be for public purposes and may be paid from state, federal, or local funds. No attempt shall be made at the trial of any action brought against a person covered under this Code section to suggest the fact that the municipality, county, or public body will be responsible for any judgment therein.

(b) The failure to adopt a policy as provided in this Code section prior to making any payments authorized by this Code section shall not invalidate any such payments if the governing authority of the municipality, county, or public body shall, within a reasonable time after the fact of such failure has been brought to its attention, adopt a policy as provided in this Code section.

(b) The failure to adopt a policy as provided in this Code section prior to making any payments authorized by this Code section shall not invalidate any such payments if the governing authority of the municipality, county, or public body shall, within a reasonable time after the fact of such failure has been brought to its attention, adopt a policy as provided in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-31 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 45-7-31
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-7-31
Status: in_force

This Code section and Code Sections 45-7-29 , 45-7-30 , and 45-7-32 shall not apply to per diem allowances authorized by law for officials or employees.
O.C.G.A. § 45-10-4 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 45-10-4
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-10-4
Status: in_force

Upon formal charges being filed with the Governor relative to a violation of Code Section 45-10-3 on the part of a member of any such board, commission, or authority, the Governor or his designated agent shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of receiving evidence relative to the merits of such charges. The member so charged shall be given at least 30 days' notice prior to such hearing. If such charges are found to be true, the Governor shall forthwith remove such member from office and the vacancy shall be filled as provided by law. Such hearing shall be held in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” and judicial review of any such decision shall be in accordance with such chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-80 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-80
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-80
Status: in_force

(a) The financial plan for each fiscal year, as presented in the budget report, shall be adopted, with such modifications as are made by the General Assembly, by the passage of a General Appropriations Act and such revenue and other Acts as are necessary for the purpose.

(a) The financial plan for each fiscal year, as presented in the budget report, shall be adopted, with such modifications as are made by the General Assembly, by the passage of a General Appropriations Act and such revenue and other Acts as are necessary for the purpose.

(b) Each General Appropriations Act, now of force or hereafter adopted, with such amendments as are adopted from time to time shall continue in force and effect for the next fiscal year after adoption; and it shall then expire except for the mandatory appropriations required by the Constitution of Georgia or those required to meet contractual obligations authorized by the Constitution of Georgia or the continued appropriation of federal grants.

(b) Each General Appropriations Act, now of force or hereafter adopted, with such amendments as are adopted from time to time shall continue in force and effect for the next fiscal year after adoption; and it shall then expire except for the mandatory appropriations required by the Constitution of Georgia or those required to meet contractual obligations authorized by the Constitution of Georgia or the continued appropriation of federal grants.

(c) In addition to the appropriations made by the General Appropriations Act and amendments thereto, the General Assembly may make additional appropriations by Acts, which shall be known as supplementary appropriations Acts, provided no such supplementary appropriation shall be available unless there is an unappropriated surplus in the state treasury or the revenue necessary to pay such appropriation shall have been provided by a tax laid for such purpose and collected into the general fund of the state treasury. Neither house shall pass a supplementary appropriation bill until the General Appropriations Act shall have been finally adopted by both houses and approved by the Governor.

(c) In addition to the appropriations made by the General Appropriations Act and amendments thereto, the General Assembly may make additional appropriations by Acts, which shall be known as supplementary appropriations Acts, provided no such supplementary appropriation shall be available unless there is an unappropriated surplus in the state treasury or the revenue necessary to pay such appropriation shall have been provided by a tax laid for such purpose and collected into the general fund of the state treasury. Neither house shall pass a supplementary appropriation bill until the General Appropriations Act shall have been finally adopted by both houses and approved by the Governor.

(d) The annual operating budget for each budget unit shall be submitted for approval to the Office of Planning and Budget by May 31 of the fiscal year preceding the effective date; shall be submitted on forms and in the format as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget; and shall conform to approved appropriations Acts. The total annual operating budget, including such schedules and supplementary information as may be required by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall be considered the financial plan for the budget unit. The various schedules included in the annual operating budget shall govern the approved expenditures for the applicable object class and shall ensure that these expenditures conform to both the letter and the intent of approved appropriations Acts. The Governor through the Office of Planning and Budget shall direct to be made such changes in the submitted annual operating budget as the Governor deems necessary to bring the annual operating budget into conformity with approved appropriations Acts.

(d) The annual operating budget for each budget unit shall be submitted for approval to the Office of Planning and Budget by May 31 of the fiscal year preceding the effective date; shall be submitted on forms and in the format as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget; and shall conform to approved appropriations Acts. The total annual operating budget, including such schedules and supplementary information as may be required by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall be considered the financial plan for the budget unit. The various schedules included in the annual operating budget shall govern the approved expenditures for the applicable object class and shall ensure that these expenditures conform to both the letter and the intent of approved appropriations Acts. The Governor through the Office of Planning and Budget shall direct to be made such changes in the submitted annual operating budget as the Governor deems necessary to bring the annual operating budget into conformity with approved appropriations Acts.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-25 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-25
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-25
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Georgia State Employees Post-employment Health Benefit Fund to provide for the costs of post-employment health insurance benefits. The fund shall be a trust fund of public funds; the board in its official capacity shall be the fund's trustee; and the commissioner in his or her official capacity shall be its administrator.

(a) There is created the Georgia State Employees Post-employment Health Benefit Fund to provide for the costs of post-employment health insurance benefits. The fund shall be a trust fund of public funds; the board in its official capacity shall be the fund's trustee; and the commissioner in his or her official capacity shall be its administrator.

(b) On August 31, 2009, the board shall identify the funds held in the Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund created by Article 6 of this chapter for the payment of postretirement health benefits for state employees and shall on that date transfer such funds to the fund created by subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) On August 31, 2009, the board shall identify the funds held in the Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund created by Article 6 of this chapter for the payment of postretirement health benefits for state employees and shall on that date transfer such funds to the fund created by subsection (a) of this Code section.

(c) The fund shall be available and dedicated without fiscal year limitations for covered health care expenses and administration costs. All employer and fund beneficiary contributions, appropriations, earnings, and reserves for the payment of obligations under this part shall be irrevocably credited to the fund. The amounts remaining in the fund, if any, after such health care expenses and administration costs have been paid shall be retained in the fund as a special reserve for covered health care expenses and administration costs. The board shall determine the time and amounts of distributions from the special reserve for covered health care expenses and administration costs. All assets of the fund shall be used solely for the payment of fund obligations and for no other purpose and shall be protected from creditors of the state and the employers.

(c) The fund shall be available and dedicated without fiscal year limitations for covered health care expenses and administration costs. All employer and fund beneficiary contributions, appropriations, earnings, and reserves for the payment of obligations under this part shall be irrevocably credited to the fund. The amounts remaining in the fund, if any, after such health care expenses and administration costs have been paid shall be retained in the fund as a special reserve for covered health care expenses and administration costs. The board shall determine the time and amounts of distributions from the special reserve for covered health care expenses and administration costs. All assets of the fund shall be used solely for the payment of fund obligations and for no other purpose and shall be protected from creditors of the state and the employers.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-16 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-16
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-16
Status: in_force

Not less than 30 days prior to the commencement of the plan year, the commissioner of community health shall certify to the director or chief administrative officer of each state department, bureau, institution, board, commission, or authority having employees covered by this part the amount of percentage adopted by the board as employer payments for the ensuing fiscal year; and they shall, in their annual budget, make provisions for funds with which to pay the board the required employer payments.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-58 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-58
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-58
Status: in_force

The messenger shall perform such duties for the office of the Governor and for other state officers and such other service connected with the state business at the capitol as the Governor shall prescribe and he shall be governed by such rules and regulations as the Governor may adopt.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-2 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-2
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-2
Status: in_force

The ceremony of inauguration shall take place during the first week of the first session of the General Assembly after the election and on such day of that week as the General Assembly, by joint resolution, shall appoint. If the General Assembly fails to appoint the day, the inauguration ceremony shall take place at 12:00 Noon on Saturday of that week unless prevented by providential cause. The Governor shall begin the discharge of his duties from the time of his inauguration.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-89 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-89
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-89
Status: in_force

At the end of each fiscal year, the amount of each appropriation provided for in this part, except for the mandatory appropriations required by the Constitution of Georgia, remaining unexpended and not contractually obligated in writing shall lapse and cease to be available; and the state treasury shall not pay any unallotted appropriations and shall make the necessary adjustments in its appropriation accounts to charge off the amount of the lapsed appropriations. All appropriated funds, except for the mandatory appropriations required by the Constitution of Georgia, remaining unexpended and not contractually obligated at the expiration of the General Appropriations Act shall lapse.
O.C.G.A. § 45-15-35 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 45-15-35
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-15-35
Status: in_force

The Governor shall have the power to direct the Department of Law, through the Attorney General as head thereof, to institute and prosecute in the name of the state such matters, proceedings, and litigations as he shall deem to be in the best interest of the people of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-33 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-33
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-33
Status: in_force

Upon the completion of the medical examiner's inquiry by the medical examiner, as provided in Code Section 45-16-24 , and after verification by the division when such verification is required, the coroner shall then make an inquest into the death of such deceased person as provided in Code Section 45-16-27 .
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-94 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 45-7-94
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-7-94
Status: in_force

The commission shall make a study of the compensation currently being paid by the state to all constitutional state officers, 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 an Act of the General Assembly; and the commission shall compare such compensation with that currently being received by officers and employees serving in comparable positions with the federal government, this state, other states, local governments, and in industry, business, and the professions. In making this comparative study, the commission shall utilize all available data pertaining to prevailing market rates and relating to the costs and standards of living of persons in comparable positions.
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-45 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-45
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-45
Status: in_force

In order to implement this article, coroners are authorized to disinter any body already buried and, like a sheriff, to command the power of the county for that purpose. Medical examiners, other than local medical examiners, may likewise exercise such authority in any case wherein such authority is granted by an order of the judge of the superior court of the county. Such orders may be granted by judges of the superior courts, in their discretion, upon petition of any medical examiner other than a local medical examiner.
O.C.G.A. § 45-13-43 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 45-13-43
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-13-43
Status: in_force

The commission may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the commission considers appropriate to carry out its duties under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-11 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-11
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-11
Status: in_force

(a) Any benefits payable under the plan may be made either directly to the attending physicians, hospitals, medical groups, or others furnishing the services upon which a claim is based or to the covered employee, upon presentation of valid bills for such services, subject to such provisions to facilitate payment as may be made by the board.

(a) Any benefits payable under the plan may be made either directly to the attending physicians, hospitals, medical groups, or others furnishing the services upon which a claim is based or to the covered employee, upon presentation of valid bills for such services, subject to such provisions to facilitate payment as may be made by the board.

(b) The claims must be presented in writing to the board or its designee within two years from the date the service was rendered or else no benefits will be owed or paid.

(b) The claims must be presented in writing to the board or its designee within two years from the date the service was rendered or else no benefits will be owed or paid.

(c) All drafts or checks issued by the board or the board's designee shall be void if not presented and accepted by the drawer's bank within six months of the date the draft or check was drawn. If the payee or member does not present the draft or check for acceptance during the seven years following the date the draft or check was issued, the draft or check will be void, funds will be retained in the insurance fund, and further payments for such claim will not be owed or paid.

(c) All drafts or checks issued by the board or the board's designee shall be void if not presented and accepted by the drawer's bank within six months of the date the draft or check was drawn. If the payee or member does not present the draft or check for acceptance during the seven years following the date the draft or check was issued, the draft or check will be void, funds will be retained in the insurance fund, and further payments for such claim will not be owed or paid.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-61 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-61
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-61
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “campaign committee,” “contribution,” and “expenditure” shall have the meanings set forth in Code Section 21-5-3 .

(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “campaign committee,” “contribution,” and “expenditure” shall have the meanings set forth in Code Section 21-5-3 .

(b) No person shall be eligible for appointment to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the superior courts, or the state courts if such person has made a contribution to or expenditure on behalf of the Governor or the Governor's campaign committee either: (1) in the 30 day period preceding the vacancy, unless the person requests and is provided a refund of such contribution or reimbursement for such expenditure; or (2) on or after the date the vacancy occurs.

(b) No person shall be eligible for appointment to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the superior courts, or the state courts if such person has made a contribution to or expenditure on behalf of the Governor or the Governor's campaign committee either: (1) in the 30 day period preceding the vacancy, unless the person requests and is provided a refund of such contribution or reimbursement for such expenditure; or (2) on or after the date the vacancy occurs.
O.C.G.A. § 45-10-40 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 45-10-40
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-10-40
Status: in_force

No member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or of the Board of Human Services, no trustee or other officer of any institution which is wholly or in part supported by state funds, and no partnership of which such person is a member shall make any contract with the governing board or trustees of such institution or any officer of such institution for the sale and purchase of merchandise or supplies for such institution whereby profit shall accrue to such board member or trustee or such partnership of which such person is a member. Such trustee or officer of such institution shall not make any profit or receive any money for the sale, handling, or disposal of any crop or crops or property of such institution. Such member, trustee, or other officer of such institution shall not make or be interested in any contract for supplies or merchandise for such institution when such contract or the making of the same is wholly or in part made or influenced by the action of the board governing such institution or the trustees thereof or is controlled by any officer of such institution; and any and all such contracts are declared to be illegal and void, provided that any such contracts as are described in this Code section may be made with a corporation of which any such board member or trustee is a stockholder if such member or trustee does not vote on or participate in the making of such contract. No board member or trustee of such institution shall be prohibited from making contracts for furnishing supplies to the students or faculty of such institution for their individual use.
O.C.G.A. § 45-15-13 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 45-15-13
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-15-13
Status: in_force

As used in Code Sections 45-15-14 through 45-15-16 , the term “ state authorities ” means the following instrumentalities of the state: Georgia Building Authority, Georgia Education Authority (Schools), Georgia Education Authority (University), Georgia Highway Authority, Georgia Ports Authority, State Road and Tollway Authority, Jekyll Island--State Park Authority, Stone Mountain Memorial Association, Georgia Emergency Communications Authority, and Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority.
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-32 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-32
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-32
Status: in_force

The medical examiner and coroner shall complete a report of each medical examiner's inquiry and coroner's investigation and shall maintain permanent records of such reports. The coroner or county medical examiner may file all original reports with the clerk of the superior court of the county. In cases where such report indicates a suspicion of foul play, the medical examiner and peace officer in charge shall transmit any specimens, samples, or other evidence to a forensic laboratory for analysis. In cases where reports indicating foul play are verified by the forensic laboratory, the laboratory shall provide a completed lab report to the appropriate prosecuting attorney where the acts or events leading to the death occurred.
O.C.G.A. § 45-3-11 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 45-3-11
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-3-11
Status: in_force

All persons who are employed by and are on the payroll of the state and are the recipients of wages, per diem, or salary of the state or its departments and agencies, with the exception of pages employed by the General Assembly, and all counties and cities, school districts, and local educational systems throughout the entire state, are required to take an oath that they will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 45-4-5 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 45-4-5
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-4-5
Status: in_force

All bonds that this chapter applies to shall have at least two and not more than 20 good and solvent sureties who shall be worth the amount of said bond, over and above their homestead, in case of county officers, all of whom must be permanent residents of the state and two of whom must also be residents of the county; provided, however, that a surety insurance company which has complied with all requirements to transact business in this state may be accepted as surety upon the bond of any person required by law to execute bonds, in lieu of any other surety or sureties, as provided in Code Section 45-4-6 . When the approving court or officers do not know that a surety is worth the required amount, they shall not accept him unless he swears that his means are sufficient in amount, which swearing they shall record on the bond.
O.C.G.A. § 45-15-33 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 45-15-33
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-15-33
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this article, no employee of the Department of Law shall be entitled to or authorized to receive any salary, fee, compensation, or other remuneration of any type, nor shall he be entitled to the reimbursement of expenses from any other state department, agency, commission, board, authority, bureau, or any other legislative, judicial, or executive body of state government; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Code section shall apply to or be construed to exclude or prohibit the payments provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 32-2-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 45-15-19 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 45-15-19
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-15-19
Status: in_force

In addition to the power conferred upon the Attorney General in this article, the Governor or the General Assembly is authorized likewise to make investigations, including investigations of the Department of Law or the offices of the Attorney General or any agency under his control, and all authority and rights granted to the Governor and the General Assembly shall be as complete and absolute as those granted to the Attorney General. In any civil or criminal action against the Attorney General, the Governor shall designate a district attorney who shall be authorized, in such case, to act for the state.
O.C.G.A. § 45-2-6 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 45-2-6
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-2-6
Status: in_force

A municipal or county government of this state, in using any merit system examination or other type of examination or evaluation of personnel in connection with application for employment, demotion, or discharge of employees or promotion of employees, shall not apply additional points, credits, or other benefits to residents of the municipality or county to give such residents an advantage for the purpose of employment or promotion, or a disadvantage for the purpose of demotion or discharge, over nonresidents solely on the basis of residency. This Code section and Code Section 45-2-5 shall not be construed to prohibit the choice of a resident over a nonresident when both applicants for employment or both employees are equally qualified for the position sought by them or when both employees are equally at fault or ineffective when they are being considered for demotion or discharge from employment.
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-29 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-29
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-29
Status: in_force

No person shall move or authorize the removal of any body from the place where the same is found until the investigation is completed and such removal is authorized by the coroner or medical examiner present at such investigation; or, if no such coroner or medical examiner is present, the peace officer shall authorize such removal; provided, however, that this Code section shall not apply to the removal of a body where the death occurred while the person was a patient of a hospice licensed under Article 9 of Chapter 7 of Title 31. If the death resulted from an accident involving the operation of civil aircraft, no body shall be removed until authorized by the representative of the National Transportation Safety Board or the Federal Aviation Administration.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-27 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-27
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-27
Status: in_force

When any officer to whom this chapter relates shall succeed himself in office or has been elected to succeed himself in office or has been elected to succeed himself in a subsequent term, such officer or the surety on his bond either for the current term or for the term which has or shall have expired, or for a term about to begin, may file with the official or the county or municipal authority having jurisdiction to cite for accounting a petition asking that an accounting be had as to the acts of such officer during the term which has ended or is about to end. Such official or county or municipal authority shall then cause a citation to issue and be served on the officer and the sureties on his bonds for both terms, except such of them as shall be party to or join in the petition; and such further proceedings shall be had as are provided for in Code Section 45-8-20 in cases of citation for accounting. In the order or judgment rendered by the official or county or municipal authority conducting the accounting, or, in case of appeal, in the judgment of the court, the condition of the accounts of such officers shall be stated as between the two terms and as between the sureties for the respective terms; and the order or judgment shall set the terms upon compliance with which the sureties on the bond for the expired or expiring term shall be discharged or liability as to taxes, revenues, and public moneys satisfied; and it shall also settle and determine between the sureties in the respective bonds the matters for which each is or may be liable.
O.C.G.A. § 45-13-42 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 45-13-42
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-13-42
Status: in_force

The purpose of the Georgia World War I Centennial Commission shall be:

(1) To plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I and Georgia's role in it;

(1) To plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I and Georgia's role in it;

(2) To encourage private organizations and local governments in Georgia to organize and participate in activities commemorating the centennial of World War I; and

(2) To encourage private organizations and local governments in Georgia to organize and participate in activities commemorating the centennial of World War I; and

(3) To serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about events and plans, in Georgia, for the centennial of World War I.

(3) To serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about events and plans, in Georgia, for the centennial of World War I.
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-33 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 45-7-33
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-7-33
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a state department may reimburse an employee of state government for expenses incurred in filing an application for obtaining a commercial driver's license as such application fee is set forth in Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40.
O.C.G.A. § 45-3-16 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 45-3-16
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-3-16
Status: in_force

This article shall apply to the oaths of office of all public officers of this state unless the contrary is expressly provided.
O.C.G.A. § 45-3-7 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 45-3-7
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-3-7
Status: in_force

Before proceeding to act, all deputies shall take the same oaths as their principals take and the oaths shall be filed and entered on the minutes of the same office with the same endorsement thereon; but this Code section shall not apply to any deputy who may be employed in particular cases only. A deputy sheriff may take his oaths before the sheriff and the oaths may be filed in and entered in the records of the sheriff's office.
O.C.G.A. § 45-13-72 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 45-13-72
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-13-72
Status: in_force

(a) The Capitol Art Standards Commission may recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly changes in state statutes, policies, budgets, and standards relating to the capitol art collection, with the objective of keeping the collection at the highest museum standards.

(a) The Capitol Art Standards Commission may recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly changes in state statutes, policies, budgets, and standards relating to the capitol art collection, with the objective of keeping the collection at the highest museum standards.

(b) The Capitol Art Standards Commission, in cooperation with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Commission on the Preservation of the State Capitol, shall designate areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas. Such areas shall include information, artifacts, photographs, monuments, or other related items which tell the history and importance of agriculture to this state's economic growth. Except as provided for in this part, the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas of the capitol museum shall be maintained, operated, and managed in the same manner as the other areas of the capitol museum.

(b) The Capitol Art Standards Commission, in cooperation with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Commission on the Preservation of the State Capitol, shall designate areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas. Such areas shall include information, artifacts, photographs, monuments, or other related items which tell the history and importance of agriculture to this state's economic growth. Except as provided for in this part, the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas of the capitol museum shall be maintained, operated, and managed in the same manner as the other areas of the capitol museum.
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 45-17-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-17-1
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Attesting” and “attestation” are synonymous and mean the notarial act of witnessing or attesting a signature or execution of a deed or other written instrument, where such notarial act does not involve the taking of an acknowledgment, the administering of an oath or affirmation, the taking of a verification, or the certification of a copy.

(1) “Attesting” and “attestation” are synonymous and mean the notarial act of witnessing or attesting a signature or execution of a deed or other written instrument, where such notarial act does not involve the taking of an acknowledgment, the administering of an oath or affirmation, the taking of a verification, or the certification of a copy.

(2) “Notarial act” means any act that a notary public is authorized by law to perform and includes, without limitation, attestation, the taking of an acknowledgment, the administration of an oath or affirmation, the taking of a verification upon an oath or affirmation, and the certification of a copy.

(2) “Notarial act” means any act that a notary public is authorized by law to perform and includes, without limitation, attestation, the taking of an acknowledgment, the administration of an oath or affirmation, the taking of a verification upon an oath or affirmation, and the certification of a copy.

(3) “Notarial certificate” means the notary's documentation of a notarial act.

(3) “Notarial certificate” means the notary's documentation of a notarial act.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-201 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-201
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-201
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Council” means the Governor's Development Council.

(1) “Council” means the Governor's Development Council.

(2) “Planning” means the process of determining actions which state agencies shall take.

(2) “Planning” means the process of determining actions which state agencies shall take.

(3) “State agency” means any department, agency, commission, or other institution of the executive branch of the government of the State of Georgia.

(3) “State agency” means any department, agency, commission, or other institution of the executive branch of the government of the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-5 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-5
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-5
Status: in_force

The amount of the bonds of collecting officers and officers to hold public funds shall be in the amount fixed by the proper authority, unless the amount is fixed by existing general laws, and shall be approved by the proper authority and filed as required by law. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the proper authority to fix the amount of bonds and to approve the same is the officer or officers upon whom those duties are imposed by existing laws. Where the law does not designate what officer shall perform these duties, the proper authority shall be the officer, board, bureau, or commission having supervision over the particular office or officer. Municipality or county authorities shall be deemed the proper authorities as to fixing the amount and approving bonds of municipality or county treasurers and those acting as substitutes for municipality or county treasurers under local laws and as to all other collecting officers and officers holding public funds, so far as relates to municipality or county taxes or revenue, and shall be deemed the proper authority as to requiring additional bonds or strengthening security on bonds, as to allowing reduction or substitution of bonds, and as to discharging bonds from future liability, so far as relates to such officers.
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-2 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 45-17-2
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-17-2
Status: in_force

(a) Any individual applying for appointment to be a notary public shall: (1) Be at least 18 years old; (2) Be a United States citizen or be a legal resident of the United States; (3) Be a legal resident of the county from which such individual is appointed; (4) Have, and provide at the time of the application, the applicant's operating telephone number; and (5) Be able to read and write the English language.

(a) Any individual applying for appointment to be a notary public shall:

(1) Be at least 18 years old;

(1) Be at least 18 years old;

(2) Be a United States citizen or be a legal resident of the United States;

(2) Be a United States citizen or be a legal resident of the United States;

(3) Be a legal resident of the county from which such individual is appointed;

(3) Be a legal resident of the county from which such individual is appointed;

(4) Have, and provide at the time of the application, the applicant's operating telephone number; and

(4) Have, and provide at the time of the application, the applicant's operating telephone number; and

(5) Be able to read and write the English language.

(5) Be able to read and write the English language.

(b) The qualification of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any nonresident individual applying for appointment as a notary public under the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 .

(b) The qualification of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any nonresident individual applying for appointment as a notary public under the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7 .
O.C.G.A. § 45-19-21 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 45-19-21
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-19-21
Status: in_force

(a) The general purposes of this article are: (1) To provide for execution within public employment in the state of the policies embodied in Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 1 (78 Stat. 241), as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 (86 Stat. 103), as from time to time amended, the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 2 (81 Stat. 602), as from time to time amended, and the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 3 (87 Stat. 355), as from time to time amended; (2) To safeguard all individuals in public employment from discrimination in employment; and (3) To promote the elimination of discrimination against all individuals in public employment because of such individuals' race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age thereby to promote the protection of their interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation; to make available to the state their full productive capacities; to secure the state against domestic strife and unrest which would menace its democratic institutions; to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare; and to further the interests, rights, and privileges of individuals within the state.

(a) The general purposes of this article are:

(1) To provide for execution within public employment in the state of the policies embodied in Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 1 (78 Stat. 241), as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 (86 Stat. 103), as from time to time amended, the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 2 (81 Stat. 602), as from time to time amended, and the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 3 (87 Stat. 355), as from time to time amended;

(1) To provide for execution within public employment in the state of the policies embodied in Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 1 (78 Stat. 241), as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 (86 Stat. 103), as from time to time amended, the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 2 (81 Stat. 602), as from time to time amended, and the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 3 (87 Stat. 355), as from time to time amended;

(2) To safeguard all individuals in public employment from discrimination in employment; and

(2) To safeguard all individuals in public employment from discrimination in employment; and

(3) To promote the elimination of discrimination against all individuals in public employment because of such individuals' race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age thereby to promote the protection of their interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation; to make available to the state their full productive capacities; to secure the state against domestic strife and unrest which would menace its democratic institutions; to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare; and to further the interests, rights, and privileges of individuals within the state.

(3) To promote the elimination of discrimination against all individuals in public employment because of such individuals' race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age thereby to promote the protection of their interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation; to make available to the state their full productive capacities; to secure the state against domestic strife and unrest which would menace its democratic institutions; to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare; and to further the interests, rights, and privileges of individuals within the state.

(b) This article shall be broadly construed to further the general purposes stated in this Code section and the special purposes of the particular provision involved.

(b) This article shall be broadly construed to further the general purposes stated in this Code section and the special purposes of the particular provision involved.

(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed as indicating an intent to exclude local or federal laws on the same subject matter, which laws are not inconsistent with this article.

(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed as indicating an intent to exclude local or federal laws on the same subject matter, which laws are not inconsistent with this article.

(d) Nothing contained in this article shall be deemed to repeal any other nonconflicting law of this state relating to discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.

(d) Nothing contained in this article shall be deemed to repeal any other nonconflicting law of this state relating to discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.

1 42 U.S.C.A. § 2000e et seq.

2 29 U.S.C.A. § 621 et seq.

3 29 U.S.C.A. § 701 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 45-9-70 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 45-9-70
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-9-70
Status: in_force

The purpose of this article is to provide by law for the indemnification with respect to the death or permanent disability of public school teachers and public school employees who are killed or permanently disabled by an act of violence in the line of duty on or after July 1, 2001.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-23 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-23
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-23
Status: in_force

Authority is conferred upon the official or county or municipal authority having jurisdiction in the matter to issue subpoenas and to compel the attendance of witnesses and production of books and documents on behalf of any party. If any person shall disobey any such subpoena or order to produce, the official or county or municipal authority shall certify the refusal to the judge of the superior court of the county where the hearing is held, who shall punish the offender as for contempt of the superior court.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-83-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-83-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-83.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “agency” means: (1) Every state department, agency, board, bureau, commission, public corporation, and authority; (2) Every county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state; (3) Every department, agency, board, bureau, commission, authority, or similar body of each such county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the state; and (4) Every city, county, regional, or other authority established pursuant to the laws of this state.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “agency” means:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 50-3-4.1 , any agency which is eligible to receive appropriated state funds shall be required to display the Georgia state flag provided for in Code Section 50-3-1 . No funds may be made available for expenditure by any agency which is not in compliance with the provisions of this subsection. The Office of Planning and Budget shall investigate any allegations of noncompliance with the provisions of this Code section. The Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of the State Treasurer shall enforce the provisions of this Code section.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 50-3-4.1 , any agency which is eligible to receive appropriated state funds shall be required to display the Georgia state flag provided for in Code Section 50-3-1 . No funds may be made available for expenditure by any agency which is not in compliance with the provisions of this subsection. The Office of Planning and Budget shall investigate any allegations of noncompliance with the provisions of this Code section. The Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of the State Treasurer shall enforce the provisions of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-70 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 45-7-70
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-7-70
Status: in_force

It is in the best interests of a free society that citizens be fully informed as to the conduct of their government and that those who serve the public by performing services requiring special qualification, training, or knowledge and the exercise of discretion or judgment be known and identified. To ensure that the public may better evaluate the stewardship of elected and appointed officials in the use of public funds for the purchase of professional services from other than full-time employees, it is appropriate that disclosure be made of the use of professional personnel and of the fees and reimbursement paid for such services and incidental expenses.
O.C.G.A. § 45-4-30 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 45-4-30
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-4-30
Status: in_force

This chapter shall apply to the official bonds of all public officers of this state, including those whose offices may be established hereafter, unless the contrary is expressly provided.
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-26 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 45-7-26
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-7-26
Status: in_force

The director of the Office of Planning and Budget shall develop the necessary rules, regulations, and procedures to govern the advance of state funds to employees prior to travel in the conduct of official state business and to provide for proper accounting of the state funds advanced to such employees on a timely basis following such employees' return from travel status.
O.C.G.A. § 45-9-62 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 45-9-62
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-9-62
Status: in_force

This article shall apply to:

(1) All public officers and officials of this state who hold state-wide offices and who are required by law to be bonded; and

(1) All public officers and officials of this state who hold state-wide offices and who are required by law to be bonded; and

(2) Alleged acts of omission or commission which occurred prior to July 1, 1976.

(2) Alleged acts of omission or commission which occurred prior to July 1, 1976.
O.C.G.A. § 45-2-43 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 45-2-43
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-2-43
Status: in_force

If a physical examination is required, the examining medical practitioner shall make a report certifying that the prospective employee has been examined and certified as not having any condition that would impair the fulfillment of the prescribed duties of the employment. However, if a condition exists which would impair the fulfillment of the prescribed duties, the medical practitioner shall identify such condition, the employing agency shall provide reasonable accommodation to the extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101, et seq., and the medical practitioner shall certify that the prospective employee, with the accommodation, meets the standards of medical and physical fitness for the position. Additional confidential medical information should be given only with the consent of the applicant. The examining medical practitioner shall complete the necessary forms and findings in accordance with the rules of the State Personnel Board. All such medical information shall be retained in a separate, confidential file and not as a part of the personnel file.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-4 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-4
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-4
Status: in_force

If any such officer is required to give additional bond or security pursuant to Code Section 45-8-3 and fails to do so within the time required, the proper authority shall:

(1) Declare the office vacant, if such proper authority has the power of removal over such office; or

(1) Declare the office vacant, if such proper authority has the power of removal over such office; or

(2) If such proper authority does not have the power of removal, it shall report the same to the Governor or officer having power of removal, who, after giving the delinquent officer opportunity to be heard, shall have the power to declare the office vacant.

(2) If such proper authority does not have the power of removal, it shall report the same to the Governor or officer having power of removal, who, after giving the delinquent officer opportunity to be heard, shall have the power to declare the office vacant.
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-16 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 45-17-16
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-17-16
Status: in_force

Within ten days after receiving notice from the appointing clerk of superior court that a notarial commission has been revoked, an individual shall send or deliver to the appointing clerk of superior court all papers of appointment. Such individual shall also destroy the official notarial seal.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-86 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-86
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-86
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the Governor, during the first six months of a fiscal year period in which the current revenue estimate on which appropriations are based is expected to exceed actual revenues, is authorized to require state agencies to reserve such appropriations as specified by the Governor for budget reductions to be recommended to the General Assembly at its next regular session.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the Governor, during the first six months of a fiscal year period in which the current revenue estimate on which appropriations are based is expected to exceed actual revenues, is authorized to require state agencies to reserve such appropriations as specified by the Governor for budget reductions to be recommended to the General Assembly at its next regular session.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the Governor, during any fiscal year by which the current revenue estimate on which appropriations are based is expected to exceed actual revenues, is authorized to withhold a percentage of agency allotment requests as necessary to maintain spending within actual revenues.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the Governor, during any fiscal year by which the current revenue estimate on which appropriations are based is expected to exceed actual revenues, is authorized to withhold a percentage of agency allotment requests as necessary to maintain spending within actual revenues.

(c) During any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2009, in which the current revenue estimate on which appropriations are based is expected to exceed actual revenues and an appropriation for homeowner tax relief grants pursuant to Chapter 89 of Title 36 has been made which does not comply with the limitations specified under subsection (d) of Code Section 36-89-3 , the Governor shall either require the state agency to which the appropriation was made to reserve such appropriations as specified by the Governor for budget reductions to be recommended to the General Assembly at its next regular session or withhold the agency allotment request for such appropriation as necessary to maintain spending within actual revenues.

(c) During any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2009, in which the current revenue estimate on which appropriations are based is expected to exceed actual revenues and an appropriation for homeowner tax relief grants pursuant to Chapter 89 of Title 36 has been made which does not comply with the limitations specified under subsection (d) of Code Section 36-89-3 , the Governor shall either require the state agency to which the appropriation was made to reserve such appropriations as specified by the Governor for budget reductions to be recommended to the General Assembly at its next regular session or withhold the agency allotment request for such appropriation as necessary to maintain spending within actual revenues.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-174 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-174
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-174
Status: in_force

The Office of Planning and Budget, at the direction of the Governor and subject to Code Section 45-12-173 , this Code section, and Code Sections 45-12-175 and 45-12-176 , shall perform the following functions:

(1) Prepare comprehensive, long-range recommendations for the orderly and coordinative growth of the state, including, but not necessarily limited to, recommendations on long-range functional plans in such areas of state concern as transportation, outdoor recreation, water resources, and economic development, and submit such recommendations to the General Assembly;

(1) Prepare comprehensive, long-range recommendations for the orderly and coordinative growth of the state, including, but not necessarily limited to, recommendations on long-range functional plans in such areas of state concern as transportation, outdoor recreation, water resources, and economic development, and submit such recommendations to the General Assembly;

(2) Analyze the quality and quantity of services required for the continued orderly and long-range growth of the state, taking into consideration the relationship of activities, capabilities, and future plans of local units of government, area commissions, development districts, private enterprise, and the state and federal government;

(2) Analyze the quality and quantity of services required for the continued orderly and long-range growth of the state, taking into consideration the relationship of activities, capabilities, and future plans of local units of government, area commissions, development districts, private enterprise, and the state and federal government;

(3) Work to harmonize the planning activities of all state departments, agencies, and institutions and other public and private bodies within the state;

(3) Work to harmonize the planning activities of all state departments, agencies, and institutions and other public and private bodies within the state;

(4) Provide technical assistance in the development of planning programs by state departments, agencies, and institutions; local levels of government; and other public bodies within the state;

(4) Provide technical assistance in the development of planning programs by state departments, agencies, and institutions; local levels of government; and other public bodies within the state;

(5) Work with departments, agencies, and institutions of state government to study and review plans and programs filed with the federal government by state departments, agencies, or institutions relative to any existing, new, expanded, or amended federal-aid program;

(5) Work with departments, agencies, and institutions of state government to study and review plans and programs filed with the federal government by state departments, agencies, or institutions relative to any existing, new, expanded, or amended federal-aid program;

(6) At the direction of the Governor, survey, review, and appraise the accomplishments of state government in achieving the goals and objectives set forth in the development program; and

(6) At the direction of the Governor, survey, review, and appraise the accomplishments of state government in achieving the goals and objectives set forth in the development program; and

(7) Provide assistance to the General Assembly on request and be available to assist its committees with any needed information or material.

(7) Provide assistance to the General Assembly on request and be available to assist its committees with any needed information or material.
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-18 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 45-17-18
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-17-18
Status: in_force

A notary public whose commission expires and who does not apply for renewal of such commission or whose application for renewal of a commission is denied shall destroy the official notary seal.
O.C.G.A. § 45-4-14 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 45-4-14
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-4-14
Status: in_force

The official bonds of public officers, required by law to be filed in the office of the comptroller general, Secretary of State or with the office of the Governor, shall be filed within 40 days after the election or appointment of such officers. All county officers shall have until the first day of January following the election to file their bonds as required by law.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-206 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-206
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-206
Status: in_force

All state agencies and all counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions of the state, regional commissions, and other public agencies or public authorities shall have the power and authority to take all actions which may be necessary or appropriate to respond to inquiries and requests from the council, to cooperate with the council in carrying out its duties, and otherwise to take any action which the Governor or the council may direct or require in carrying out their duties under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 45-20-52 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 20 / Section 45-20-52
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-20-52
Status: in_force

The board shall set policy for administration of this article and shall have full power to promulgate, adopt, amend, or revoke such rules and regulations consistent with this article as may be necessary to implement this article. The board shall have specific authority to establish procedures under which charitable organizations may be evaluated for inclusion in the charitable deductions program. Only eligible voluntary charitable organizations which are approved by the board may participate in the program. Such procedures may include minimum participation levels based upon number of employees making a designated contribution, dollar amounts of designated contributions, or other factors as decided by the board and may exclude otherwise eligible charitable organizations for failure to attain a minimum participation level.
O.C.G.A. § 45-23-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 23 / Section 45-23-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-23-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Drug-free Public Work Force Act of 1990.”
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-15 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 45-17-15
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-17-15
Status: in_force

(a) The appointing clerk of superior court may by letter, with a copy to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, revoke the commission or deny the reappointment of any notary public who: (1) Violates any provision of this chapter; (2) Performs any notarial act in violation of Code Section 45-17-8 ; (3) Is found to have submitted an application or endorsement for a notarial commission containing substantial and significant misstatement or omission of fact; (4) Ceases to reside or work or have a business in this state; or (5) Becomes incapable of reading and writing the English language.

(a) The appointing clerk of superior court may by letter, with a copy to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, revoke the commission or deny the reappointment of any notary public who:

(1) Violates any provision of this chapter;

(1) Violates any provision of this chapter;

(2) Performs any notarial act in violation of Code Section 45-17-8 ;

(2) Performs any notarial act in violation of Code Section 45-17-8 ;

(3) Is found to have submitted an application or endorsement for a notarial commission containing substantial and significant misstatement or omission of fact;

(3) Is found to have submitted an application or endorsement for a notarial commission containing substantial and significant misstatement or omission of fact;

(4) Ceases to reside or work or have a business in this state; or

(4) Ceases to reside or work or have a business in this state; or

(5) Becomes incapable of reading and writing the English language.

(5) Becomes incapable of reading and writing the English language.

(b) Any notary public whose commission has been revoked shall upon demand be allowed a hearing and adjudication before the superior court clerk with a right of de novo appeal to the superior court, such appeal to be determined by the court without the intervention of a jury.

(b) Any notary public whose commission has been revoked shall upon demand be allowed a hearing and adjudication before the superior court clerk with a right of de novo appeal to the superior court, such appeal to be determined by the court without the intervention of a jury.
O.C.G.A. § 45-19-44 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 45-19-44
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-19-44
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be an unlawful practice for a person willfully to: (1) Make public with respect to a particular employer or person without the employer's or person's consent information obtained by the administrator or the administrator's employees pursuant to their authority under Code Section 45-19-41 , except as shall reasonably be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article; (2) Retaliate or discriminate in any manner against a person because the person has opposed a practice declared unlawful by this article or because the person has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing concerning an unlawful practice under this article; (3) Aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in any of the acts or practices declared unlawful by this article; (4) Obstruct or prevent a person from complying with this article or with any order issued under this article; (5) Resist, prevent, impede, or interfere with the administrator or any of his representatives, employees, or with a special master in the lawful performance of duty under this article; provided, however, that it shall not be a violation of this article for anyone to challenge or resist any action by the administrator or any of his employees or by a special master when there is a good faith belief that the administrator is, or his employees are, or the special master is acting unlawfully or acting in excess of statutory authority; or (6) Initiate frivolous and unwarranted charges of discrimination against a public employer.

(a) It shall be an unlawful practice for a person willfully to:

(1) Make public with respect to a particular employer or person without the employer's or person's consent information obtained by the administrator or the administrator's employees pursuant to their authority under Code Section 45-19-41 , except as shall reasonably be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article;

(1) Make public with respect to a particular employer or person without the employer's or person's consent information obtained by the administrator or the administrator's employees pursuant to their authority under Code Section 45-19-41 , except as shall reasonably be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article;

(2) Retaliate or discriminate in any manner against a person because the person has opposed a practice declared unlawful by this article or because the person has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing concerning an unlawful practice under this article;

(2) Retaliate or discriminate in any manner against a person because the person has opposed a practice declared unlawful by this article or because the person has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing concerning an unlawful practice under this article;

(3) Aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in any of the acts or practices declared unlawful by this article;

(3) Aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in any of the acts or practices declared unlawful by this article;

(4) Obstruct or prevent a person from complying with this article or with any order issued under this article;

(4) Obstruct or prevent a person from complying with this article or with any order issued under this article;

(5) Resist, prevent, impede, or interfere with the administrator or any of his representatives, employees, or with a special master in the lawful performance of duty under this article; provided, however, that it shall not be a violation of this article for anyone to challenge or resist any action by the administrator or any of his employees or by a special master when there is a good faith belief that the administrator is, or his employees are, or the special master is acting unlawfully or acting in excess of statutory authority; or

(5) Resist, prevent, impede, or interfere with the administrator or any of his representatives, employees, or with a special master in the lawful performance of duty under this article; provided, however, that it shall not be a violation of this article for anyone to challenge or resist any action by the administrator or any of his employees or by a special master when there is a good faith belief that the administrator is, or his employees are, or the special master is acting unlawfully or acting in excess of statutory authority; or

(6) Initiate frivolous and unwarranted charges of discrimination against a public employer.

(6) Initiate frivolous and unwarranted charges of discrimination against a public employer.

(b) A violation of this Code section shall not be deemed a crime; but any person who willfully violates this Code section may be punished by a civil fine not to exceed $ 1,000.00.

(b) A violation of this Code section shall not be deemed a crime; but any person who willfully violates this Code section may be punished by a civil fine not to exceed $ 1,000.00.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-28 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-28
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-28
Status: in_force

In case of invasion or insurrection, the Governor may call out the state militia for the defense of the state until such time as the General Assembly shall meet; and, when he takes such action, he shall have power to make all necessary provision for their transportation, accommodation, equipment, and support.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-28 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-28
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-28
Status: in_force

Whenever any of the officers with whom this chapter deals becomes non compos mentis or dies, the guardian or personal representative of such insane or deceased officer shall be a sufficient party to any proceeding in this chapter, in lieu of such insane or deceased officer.
O.C.G.A. § 45-9-79-3 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 45-9-79-3
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-9-79.3
Status: in_force

No indemnification shall be awarded to any person otherwise entitled thereto who violates a penal law of this state if such violation caused or contributed to the death or disability of the person.
O.C.G.A. § 45-13-21 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 45-13-21
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-13-21
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the ministerial duty of the Secretary of State to furnish, prepare for, and deliver to the Governor for his signature and the seal of the office of the Governor all commissions, dedimus potestatems, and bonds for all public officers who are required to be commissioned by the Governor.

(a) It shall be the ministerial duty of the Secretary of State to furnish, prepare for, and deliver to the Governor for his signature and the seal of the office of the Governor all commissions, dedimus potestatems, and bonds for all public officers who are required to be commissioned by the Governor.

(b) The executive secretary of the office of the Governor shall submit to the Secretary of State a copy of all appointments to public office when made by the Governor, in order that said commissions, dedimus potestatems, and bonds may be prepared and forwarded to the Governor for his signature and the seal of the office of the Governor.

(b) The executive secretary of the office of the Governor shall submit to the Secretary of State a copy of all appointments to public office when made by the Governor, in order that said commissions, dedimus potestatems, and bonds may be prepared and forwarded to the Governor for his signature and the seal of the office of the Governor.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-7-8 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-7-8
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-7.8
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to contract with the Georgia Student Finance Authority for the inclusion in any health insurance plan or plans established under this part of the employees of the Georgia Student Finance Authority and their spouses and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board. It shall be the duty of the Georgia Student Finance Authority to deduct from the salary or other remuneration of its employees such payment as may be required under the board's regulations. In addition, it shall be the duty of the Georgia Student Finance Authority to make the employer contributions required for the operation of such plan or plans.
O.C.G.A. § 45-7-93 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 45-7-93
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-7-93
Status: in_force

The commission shall meet immediately after a majority of its members have taken the oath of office, shall select from the members one of their members to serve as chairperson, and shall adopt such rules and procedures as may be deemed necessary for the expeditious accomplishment of the obligations of the commission. The commission shall be authorized to employ staff personnel as necessary to accomplish commission objectives.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-7-3 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-7-3
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-7.3
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to contract with the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, and the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia for the inclusion in any health insurance plan or plans established under this part of the employees and retiring employees of said Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, and Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia and their spouses and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board. It shall be the duty of said Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, and Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia to deduct from the salary or other remuneration of their employees such payment as may be required under the board's regulations. In addition, it shall be the duty of said Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, and Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia to make the employer contributions required for the operation of such plan or plans. Should the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, or Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia fail to remit such deductions or such employer contributions to the board, the commissioner may, upon written notice to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, or Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, as the case may be, terminate the coverage for such employees as of the day following the last day for which such deductions or such employer contributions were remitted to the board. Coverage may be reinstated upon the tender of any such deductions or employer contributions not previously remitted.
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-32 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 45-17-32
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-17-32
Status: in_force

The notarial acts authorized by Code Section 45-17-31 are declared legal, valid, and binding; and instruments, documents, oaths, affirmations, depositions, and affidavits acknowledged, authenticated, or sworn to shall be admissible in evidence and eligible to record in this state under the same circumstances and with the same force and effect as if they had been made or taken within this state before a duly qualified officer or official.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-19 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-19
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-19
Status: in_force

Claim forms and other records which would disclose the nature of the health services provided to an insured shall be maintained on a confidential basis by the health insurance plan. No person shall disclose such records or information to any other person except as necessary for the proper administration of the health insurance plan.
O.C.G.A. § 45-20-110 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 20 / Section 45-20-110
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-20-110
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Applicant ” means a candidate who is offered public employment with any agency, department, commission, bureau, board, college, university, institution, or authority of any branch of state government or who has commenced employment but has not submitted to an established test for illegal drugs.

(1) “ Applicant ” means a candidate who is offered public employment with any agency, department, commission, bureau, board, college, university, institution, or authority of any branch of state government or who has commenced employment but has not submitted to an established test for illegal drugs.

(2) “ Established test ” means the collection and testing of bodily fluids administered in a manner equivalent to that required by the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (HHS Regulations 53 Fed. Reg. 11979 , et seq., as amended).

(2) “ Established test ” means the collection and testing of bodily fluids administered in a manner equivalent to that required by the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (HHS Regulations 53 Fed. Reg. 11979 , et seq., as amended).

(3) “ Illegal drug ” means marijuana/cannabinoids (THC), cocaine, amphetamines/methamphetamines, opiates, opioids, opioid analgesics, opioid derivatives, or phencyclidine (PCP). Such term shall not include any drug when used pursuant to a valid prescription or when used as otherwise authorized by state or federal law.

(3) “ Illegal drug ” means marijuana/cannabinoids (THC), cocaine, amphetamines/methamphetamines, opiates, opioids, opioid analgesics, opioid derivatives, or phencyclidine (PCP). Such term shall not include any drug when used pursuant to a valid prescription or when used as otherwise authorized by state or federal law.

(4) “ Job ” means a defined set of key responsibilities and performance standards encompassing one or more positions sufficiently similar in responsibilities and performance standards to be grouped together.

(4) “ Job ” means a defined set of key responsibilities and performance standards encompassing one or more positions sufficiently similar in responsibilities and performance standards to be grouped together.

(5) “ Medical review officer ” means a properly licensed physician who reviews and interprets results of drug testings and evaluates those results together with medical history or any other relevant biomedical information to confirm positive and negative results.

(5) “ Medical review officer ” means a properly licensed physician who reviews and interprets results of drug testings and evaluates those results together with medical history or any other relevant biomedical information to confirm positive and negative results.

(6) “ Position ” means a set of duties and responsibilities assigned or delegated by competent authority for performance by one person.

(6) “ Position ” means a set of duties and responsibilities assigned or delegated by competent authority for performance by one person.
O.C.G.A. § 45-15-31 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 45-15-31
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-15-31
Status: in_force

(a) All assistant attorneys general, deputy assistant attorneys general, and law assistants shall be appointed by the Attorney General for such periods of time as he deems advisable. The compensation of all assistant attorneys general, deputy assistant attorneys general, law assistants, and other employees of the Department of Law shall be established by the Attorney General, except that those employees under the merit system shall be compensated according to the laws and rules and regulations of said system. Any assistant attorney general, deputy assistant attorney general, law assistant, or other employee not under the merit system may be removed by the Attorney General.

(a) All assistant attorneys general, deputy assistant attorneys general, and law assistants shall be appointed by the Attorney General for such periods of time as he deems advisable. The compensation of all assistant attorneys general, deputy assistant attorneys general, law assistants, and other employees of the Department of Law shall be established by the Attorney General, except that those employees under the merit system shall be compensated according to the laws and rules and regulations of said system. Any assistant attorney general, deputy assistant attorney general, law assistant, or other employee not under the merit system may be removed by the Attorney General.

(b) The term “assistant attorney general,” wherever it may appear in the laws of this state, shall be understood to include the term “deputy attorney general” so that a deputy attorney general, when duly appointed by the Attorney General, may perform any duty otherwise prescribed by law or regulation to be performed by an assistant attorney general.

(b) The term “assistant attorney general,” wherever it may appear in the laws of this state, shall be understood to include the term “deputy attorney general” so that a deputy attorney general, when duly appointed by the Attorney General, may perform any duty otherwise prescribed by law or regulation to be performed by an assistant attorney general.
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-31 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-31
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-31
Status: in_force

The state or any county, municipality, or other political subdivision may contract with any employee to defer, in whole or in part, any portion of such employee's compensation under a deferred compensation plan; and the state, county, municipality, or other political subdivision may provide the deferred compensation plan itself or it may contract with any company qualified to do business in this state to provide such benefits.
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-20 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-20
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-20
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Death Investigation Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 45-18-53 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-18-53
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-18-53
Status: in_force

(a) In order to carry out the provisions of the flexible employee benefit plan, the head of each department, agency, authority, county department of health, the Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service, the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, or local school system is authorized to deduct or reduce from salary or wages voluntarily designated amounts by his employees for purchasing insurance or other welfare benefits.

(a) In order to carry out the provisions of the flexible employee benefit plan, the head of each department, agency, authority, county department of health, the Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service, the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, or local school system is authorized to deduct or reduce from salary or wages voluntarily designated amounts by his employees for purchasing insurance or other welfare benefits.

(b) Records of benefit selections, payroll deductions, and other individual account information shall be maintained as confidential by the flexible benefit plan. The records shall not be disclosed except as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this article or as otherwise authorized in writing by the employee. This prohibition shall not bar federal, state, or local tax authorities from such access to the records as may be necessary to establish the tax status or liability of an employee or other individual.

(b) Records of benefit selections, payroll deductions, and other individual account information shall be maintained as confidential by the flexible benefit plan. The records shall not be disclosed except as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this article or as otherwise authorized in writing by the employee. This prohibition shall not bar federal, state, or local tax authorities from such access to the records as may be necessary to establish the tax status or liability of an employee or other individual.
O.C.G.A. § 45-2-5 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 45-2-5
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-2-5
Status: in_force

No municipal or county government in this state shall require as a condition of employment by such government that applicants for employment as officers or employees, or such officers or employees now or hereafter employed, must reside within the boundaries of the municipality or county.
O.C.G.A. § 45-12-70 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 45-12-70
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-12-70
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Budget Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-11-2 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-11-2
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-11.2
Status: in_force

In addition to any salary, fees, or expenses now or hereafter provided by law, the governing authority of each of the counties in this state in the following population bracket is authorized to provide as contingent expenses for the operation of the office of coroner, and payable from county funds, a monthly expense allowance of not less than the amount fixed in the following schedule:

Population

Population

Minimum Monthly Expenses

0--34,999

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$ 50.00
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-8 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-8
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-8
Status: in_force

(a) Neither the principal nor the surety on any bond of any collecting officer or any officer to hold public funds shall be liable for the failure of such officer to account for any public money coming into his hands which he shall have deposited in any designated depository or, if the proper authority shall have failed to designate a depository, in any bank selected by him, if it was deposited in the name of the public body to which it belongs, in his own name in his official title or with his official capacity disclosed, or if the bank receiving the same shall otherwise have notice of the public nature of the deposit, provided that said failure to account is attributable solely to the failure or insolvency of such depository.

(a) Neither the principal nor the surety on any bond of any collecting officer or any officer to hold public funds shall be liable for the failure of such officer to account for any public money coming into his hands which he shall have deposited in any designated depository or, if the proper authority shall have failed to designate a depository, in any bank selected by him, if it was deposited in the name of the public body to which it belongs, in his own name in his official title or with his official capacity disclosed, or if the bank receiving the same shall otherwise have notice of the public nature of the deposit, provided that said failure to account is attributable solely to the failure or insolvency of such depository.

(b) Neither the principal nor the surety on the bond of the head of any state department or agency shall be liable for the failure of an employee of any such department or agency to account for any public money coming into the hands of such employee, if such employee is bonded in an amount deemed adequate by the head of the department or agency and the state auditor and the bond complies with this chapter.

(b) Neither the principal nor the surety on the bond of the head of any state department or agency shall be liable for the failure of an employee of any such department or agency to account for any public money coming into the hands of such employee, if such employee is bonded in an amount deemed adequate by the head of the department or agency and the state auditor and the bond complies with this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 45-8-3 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 45-8-3
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-8-3
Status: in_force

All municipality or county authorities and all other proper authorities shall, as to collecting officers and officers to hold public funds other than those dealt with in Code Section 45-8-2 , have the jurisdiction and authority to require bonds of such officers, of the same kind as is prescribed in Code Section 45-8-2 , and shall have the same power and authority to require such officers to increase their bonds or the security thereon, to permit the reduction of such bonds, and to give discharge to existing bonds as to future liability upon new bonds being given, all in like manner as is set forth in Code Section 45-8-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 45-16-47 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 45-16-47
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-16-47
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Code Section 45-16-30 , any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 45-10-1 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 45-10-1
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-10-1
Status: in_force

There is established for and within the state and for and in all governments therein a code of ethics for government service which shall read as follows:

CODE OF ETHICS FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Any person in government service should:

I. Put loyalty to the highest moral principles and to country above loyalty to persons, party, or government department.

II. Uphold the Constitution, laws, and legal regulations of the United States and the State of Georgia and of all governments therein and never be a party to their evasion.

III. Give a full day's labor for a full day's pay and give to the performance of his duties his earnest effort and best thought.

IV. Seek to find and employ more efficient and economical ways of getting tasks accomplished.

V. Never discriminate unfairly by the dispensing of special favors or privileges to anyone, whether for remuneration or not, and never accept, for himself or his family, favors or benefits under circumstances which might be construed by reasonable persons as influencing the performance of his governmental duties.

VI. Make no private promises of any kind binding upon the duties of office, since a government employee has no private word which can be binding on public duty.

VII. Engage in no business with the government, either directly or indirectly, which is inconsistent with the conscientious performance of his governmental duties.

VIII. Never use any information coming to him confidentially in the performance of governmental duties as a means for making private profit.

IX. Expose corruption wherever discovered.

X. Uphold these principles, ever conscious that public office is a public trust.
O.C.G.A. § 45-13-45 — GA Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 45-13-45
Georgia Code Title 45. Public Officers and Employees § 45-13-45
Status: in_force

The commission may not enter into any contract, lease, or other legal agreement that extends beyond the date of the termination of the commission.