O.C.G.A. § 50-37-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 37 / Section 50-37-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-37-7
Status: in_force

Requirements for state agencies:

(1) The director shall be authorized to promulgate any rules, regulations, stipulations, and policies necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this Code section regarding contracting and procurement procedures for state agencies. Any rules, regulations, and policies as prescribed by the director shall be published, and state agencies shall be furnished with copies of the same. The director may fix, charge, and collect reasonable fees for any administrative support and technical assistance or other services provided by the director under this paragraph;

(1) The director shall be authorized to promulgate any rules, regulations, stipulations, and policies necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this Code section regarding contracting and procurement procedures for state agencies. Any rules, regulations, and policies as prescribed by the director shall be published, and state agencies shall be furnished with copies of the same. The director may fix, charge, and collect reasonable fees for any administrative support and technical assistance or other services provided by the director under this paragraph;

(2) The authority shall provide technical assistance to state agencies contracting for energy conservation measures and engage in other activities considered appropriate by the authority for promoting and facilitating guaranteed energy savings performance contracts by state agencies. The director shall develop model contractual and related documents for use by state agencies. Prior to entering into a guaranteed energy savings performance contract, any contract or lease for third-party financing, or any combination of such contracts, a state agency shall submit such proposed contract or lease to the director for review and approval;

(2) The authority shall provide technical assistance to state agencies contracting for energy conservation measures and engage in other activities considered appropriate by the authority for promoting and facilitating guaranteed energy savings performance contracts by state agencies. The director shall develop model contractual and related documents for use by state agencies. Prior to entering into a guaranteed energy savings performance contract, any contract or lease for third-party financing, or any combination of such contracts, a state agency shall submit such proposed contract or lease to the director for review and approval;

(3) With regard to the authority's procedures for awarding multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission may establish a total multiyear contract value based upon the Governor's revenue estimate for subsequent fiscal years and other information as the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission may require. In setting the multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract authority, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission shall take into consideration the known and anticipated obligations of the state agencies proposing to enter into multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, including, but not limited to, any multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts the state agencies have entered into previously. The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission may set a total multiyear contract value authority for the authority each fiscal year and may, during the fiscal year, revise such contract value authority as necessary as determined by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Any multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract entered into by state agencies that is not in compliance with the multiyear contract value authority set by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission shall be void and of no effect;

(3) With regard to the authority's procedures for awarding multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission may establish a total multiyear contract value based upon the Governor's revenue estimate for subsequent fiscal years and other information as the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission may require. In setting the multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract authority, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission shall take into consideration the known and anticipated obligations of the state agencies proposing to enter into multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, including, but not limited to, any multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts the state agencies have entered into previously. The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission may set a total multiyear contract value authority for the authority each fiscal year and may, during the fiscal year, revise such contract value authority as necessary as determined by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Any multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract entered into by state agencies that is not in compliance with the multiyear contract value authority set by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission shall be void and of no effect;

(4) At the beginning of each fiscal year, a governmental unit's appropriations shall be encumbered for the estimated payments for multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract work to be performed in the appropriation fiscal year. Payment for multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract work performed pursuant to contract in any fiscal year other than the current fiscal year shall be subject to appropriations by the General Assembly. Multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts shall contain a schedule of estimated completion progress, and any acceleration of this progress shall be subject to the approval of the authority, provided funds are available. State agencies shall have the right to terminate without further obligation any multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract, provided that the cancellation is subject to the termination provisions of the multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract, if the state agency determines that adequate funds will not be available for all of the payment obligations of the state agency. The state agency's determination regarding the availability of funds for its obligations shall be conclusive and binding on all parties to the contract. In the event of termination of any contract, the contractor shall be given a written notice of termination at least 60 days before completion of scheduled work for which funds are available. In the event of termination, the contractor shall be paid for the work already performed in accordance with the contract specifications;

(4) At the beginning of each fiscal year, a governmental unit's appropriations shall be encumbered for the estimated payments for multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract work to be performed in the appropriation fiscal year. Payment for multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract work performed pursuant to contract in any fiscal year other than the current fiscal year shall be subject to appropriations by the General Assembly. Multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts shall contain a schedule of estimated completion progress, and any acceleration of this progress shall be subject to the approval of the authority, provided funds are available. State agencies shall have the right to terminate without further obligation any multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract, provided that the cancellation is subject to the termination provisions of the multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contract, if the state agency determines that adequate funds will not be available for all of the payment obligations of the state agency. The state agency's determination regarding the availability of funds for its obligations shall be conclusive and binding on all parties to the contract. In the event of termination of any contract, the contractor shall be given a written notice of termination at least 60 days before completion of scheduled work for which funds are available. In the event of termination, the contractor shall be paid for the work already performed in accordance with the contract specifications;

(5) The provisions of paragraph (4) of this Code section shall be incorporated verbatim in all multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts;

(5) The provisions of paragraph (4) of this Code section shall be incorporated verbatim in all multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts;

(6) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to energy efficiency contracts awarded by the authority prior to July 1, 2010. No multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts shall be entered into under the provisions of this Code section until the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has established the total multiyear contract value authority for the current and future fiscal years and adopted such fiscal policies regarding multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts authorized under this Code section; and

(6) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to energy efficiency contracts awarded by the authority prior to July 1, 2010. No multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts shall be entered into under the provisions of this Code section until the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has established the total multiyear contract value authority for the current and future fiscal years and adopted such fiscal policies regarding multiyear guaranteed energy savings performance contracts authorized under this Code section; and

(7) The authority shall approve any guaranteed energy savings performance contract containing the provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 50-37-4 , regarding improvements not causally connected to an energy conservation measures, or subsection (e) of Code Section 50-37-4 , regarding facility alterations required to properly implement other energy conservation measures.

(7) The authority shall approve any guaranteed energy savings performance contract containing the provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 50-37-4 , regarding improvements not causally connected to an energy conservation measures, or subsection (e) of Code Section 50-37-4 , regarding facility alterations required to properly implement other energy conservation measures.
O.C.G.A. § 50-6-24 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 6 / Section 50-6-24
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-6-24
Status: reserved

The duties and powers of the state auditor shall be as follows:

(1) Reserved;

(1) Reserved;

(2) To examine thoroughly all financial transactions of all the state departments, institutions, agencies, commissions, bureaus, authorities, and officers and to keep such accounting records as are necessary to provide and maintain a current check upon the fiscal affairs and transactions of all state departments, institutions, agencies, etc.;

(2) To examine thoroughly all financial transactions of all the state departments, institutions, agencies, commissions, bureaus, authorities, and officers and to keep such accounting records as are necessary to provide and maintain a current check upon the fiscal affairs and transactions of all state departments, institutions, agencies, etc.;

(3) To examine and audit thoroughly, at least once a year and more frequently if possible, each and all of the books, records, accounts, vouchers, warrants, bills, and all other papers and records of each and every department, institution, agency, commission, bureau, authority, and officer of the state which or who receives funds from the state or which is maintained in whole or in part by public funds, fees, or commissions. Upon the completion of each audit the state auditor shall prepare a complete report of the same in triplicate, one copy of which shall be filed with the official in charge of the department, institution, etc., so examined, one copy of which shall be transmitted to the Governor, and the third copy of which shall be filed in the office of the state auditor as a permanent record and for the use of the press of the state. In any such report, the state auditor shall call special attention to any illegal, improper, or unnecessary expenditures; all failures to keep records and vouchers required by the law; and all inaccuracies, irregularities, and shortages and shall make specific recommendations for the future avoidance of the same;

(3) To examine and audit thoroughly, at least once a year and more frequently if possible, each and all of the books, records, accounts, vouchers, warrants, bills, and all other papers and records of each and every department, institution, agency, commission, bureau, authority, and officer of the state which or who receives funds from the state or which is maintained in whole or in part by public funds, fees, or commissions. Upon the completion of each audit the state auditor shall prepare a complete report of the same in triplicate, one copy of which shall be filed with the official in charge of the department, institution, etc., so examined, one copy of which shall be transmitted to the Governor, and the third copy of which shall be filed in the office of the state auditor as a permanent record and for the use of the press of the state. In any such report, the state auditor shall call special attention to any illegal, improper, or unnecessary expenditures; all failures to keep records and vouchers required by the law; and all inaccuracies, irregularities, and shortages and shall make specific recommendations for the future avoidance of the same;

(4) To prepare annual and, whenever required, special reports to the Governor and the General Assembly showing the general financial operation and management of each state department, institution, agency, commission, authority, and bureau; showing whether or not the same is being handled in an efficient and economical manner; and calling special attention to any excessive cost of operation or maintenance, any excessive expense, and any excessive price paid for goods, supplies, or labor by any such department, institution, agency, etc.; and

(4) To prepare annual and, whenever required, special reports to the Governor and the General Assembly showing the general financial operation and management of each state department, institution, agency, commission, authority, and bureau; showing whether or not the same is being handled in an efficient and economical manner; and calling special attention to any excessive cost of operation or maintenance, any excessive expense, and any excessive price paid for goods, supplies, or labor by any such department, institution, agency, etc.; and

(5) To make special examination into and report of the place and manner in which the funds of the state are kept by the several departments, institutions, agencies, commissions, bureaus, authorities, and officers after the same have been drawn from the state treasury or after the same have been collected and to report who has possession of the same or where the same are deposited, whether the same draw interest, the rate of interest, and whether the same are properly protected by bond, provided that this chapter shall not be construed so as to authorize the state auditor to remove or in any way interfere with any funds so deposited.

(5) To make special examination into and report of the place and manner in which the funds of the state are kept by the several departments, institutions, agencies, commissions, bureaus, authorities, and officers after the same have been drawn from the state treasury or after the same have been collected and to report who has possession of the same or where the same are deposited, whether the same draw interest, the rate of interest, and whether the same are properly protected by bond, provided that this chapter shall not be construed so as to authorize the state auditor to remove or in any way interfere with any funds so deposited.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-6
Status: in_force

(a) Each rule adopted after July 1, 1965, shall not become effective until the expiration of 20 days after the rule is filed in the office of the Secretary of State. Each rule so filed shall contain a citation of the authority pursuant to which it was adopted and, if an amendment, shall clearly identify the original rule.

(a) Each rule adopted after July 1, 1965, shall not become effective until the expiration of 20 days after the rule is filed in the office of the Secretary of State. Each rule so filed shall contain a citation of the authority pursuant to which it was adopted and, if an amendment, shall clearly identify the original rule.

(b) The Secretary of State shall endorse on each rule thus filed the time and date of filing and shall maintain a record of the rules for public inspection.

(b) The Secretary of State shall endorse on each rule thus filed the time and date of filing and shall maintain a record of the rules for public inspection.

(c) The 20 day filing period is subject to the following exceptions: (1) Where a statute or the terms of the rule require a date which is later than the 20 day period, then the later date is the effective date; and (2) Any emergency rule adopted pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4 may become effective immediately upon adoption or within a period of less than 20 days. The emergency rule, with a copy of the finding as required by subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4 , shall be filed with the office of the Secretary of State within four working days after its adoption.

(c) The 20 day filing period is subject to the following exceptions:

(1) Where a statute or the terms of the rule require a date which is later than the 20 day period, then the later date is the effective date; and

(1) Where a statute or the terms of the rule require a date which is later than the 20 day period, then the later date is the effective date; and

(2) Any emergency rule adopted pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4 may become effective immediately upon adoption or within a period of less than 20 days. The emergency rule, with a copy of the finding as required by subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4 , shall be filed with the office of the Secretary of State within four working days after its adoption.

(2) Any emergency rule adopted pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4 may become effective immediately upon adoption or within a period of less than 20 days. The emergency rule, with a copy of the finding as required by subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4 , shall be filed with the office of the Secretary of State within four working days after its adoption.

(d) The Secretary of State shall prescribe rules governing the manner and form in which regulations shall be prepared for filing. The Secretary may refuse to accept for filing any rule that does not conform to such requirements.

(d) The Secretary of State shall prescribe rules governing the manner and form in which regulations shall be prepared for filing. The Secretary may refuse to accept for filing any rule that does not conform to such requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-4
Status: in_force

(a)(1) The board of directors of the authority shall consist of 16 members, ten of whom shall be appointed from the authority districts described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, five of whom shall be appointed as described in paragraph (3) of this subsection, and the commissioner of transportation who shall serve ex officio and be a nonvoting member. The members appointed from such authority districts shall be chosen by a majority vote of a caucus of the members of the House of Representatives and Senate whose respective districts include any portion of such authority district, the chairpersons of the county board of commissioners whose counties are located within such authority districts, and one mayor from the municipalities located within such authority districts who shall be chosen by a caucus of all mayors from the municipalities located within such authority districts; provided that if any authority district is wholly or partially located within the City of Atlanta, the mayor of the City of Atlanta shall be entitled to his or her own vote in addition to the vote by the mayor outside the limits of such city selected by the caucus of mayors to cast a vote. Each such appointee shall be a resident of the authority district which he or she represents and possess significant experience or expertise in a field that would be beneficial to the accomplishment of the function and purpose of this chapter. No later than December 1, 2018, the respective caucuses appointing board members from the authority districts shall meet and appoint their respective board members of said board of directors. A majority of eligible caucus members shall constitute a quorum for purposes of any meeting provided for in this Code section. Selection of an individual to serve as an appointee from an authority district shall be chosen by a majority vote of the quorum present at any meeting called in compliance with the notice requirements set forth in this Code section. Beginning in 2021, the respective caucuses appointing board members from the authority districts shall meet during the regular session of the General Assembly immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of each member appointed by an authority district. All such meetings shall be called by the chairperson of the authority and be held at the state capitol. Notice of such meeting shall be sent by email to all appointing members of any respective caucus at least seven calendar days prior and shall state the time, place, and purpose for such meeting. Voting shall be in person by secret ballot, and use of proxies, teleconference, or other technology where an appointing member is not physically present at such meeting shall be prohibited. (2)(A) For purposes of appointing members of the board other than those members appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection, there are hereby created ten authority districts, which shall be as described in the plan attached to and made part of this Act and further identified as “Plan: transit-dist-2018 Plan Type: Regional Administrator: H009 User: Gina.” (B) When used in such attachment, the term “VTD” (voting tabulation district) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (C) The separate numeric designations in an authority district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (D) Any part of the jurisdiction of the authority which is not included in any such authority district described in that attachment shall be included within that authority district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (E) Any part of the jurisdiction of the authority which is described in that attachment as being in a particular authority district shall nevertheless not be included within such authority district if such part is not contiguous to such authority district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that authority district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (F) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any authority district, whenever the description of such authority district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (G) The plan attached shall be reviewed by the Senate and House Transportation Committees after the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 or any future such census. (3) The Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint two board members. The Governor shall appoint one member who shall serve as the chairperson.

(a)(1) The board of directors of the authority shall consist of 16 members, ten of whom shall be appointed from the authority districts described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, five of whom shall be appointed as described in paragraph (3) of this subsection, and the commissioner of transportation who shall serve ex officio and be a nonvoting member. The members appointed from such authority districts shall be chosen by a majority vote of a caucus of the members of the House of Representatives and Senate whose respective districts include any portion of such authority district, the chairpersons of the county board of commissioners whose counties are located within such authority districts, and one mayor from the municipalities located within such authority districts who shall be chosen by a caucus of all mayors from the municipalities located within such authority districts; provided that if any authority district is wholly or partially located within the City of Atlanta, the mayor of the City of Atlanta shall be entitled to his or her own vote in addition to the vote by the mayor outside the limits of such city selected by the caucus of mayors to cast a vote. Each such appointee shall be a resident of the authority district which he or she represents and possess significant experience or expertise in a field that would be beneficial to the accomplishment of the function and purpose of this chapter. No later than December 1, 2018, the respective caucuses appointing board members from the authority districts shall meet and appoint their respective board members of said board of directors. A majority of eligible caucus members shall constitute a quorum for purposes of any meeting provided for in this Code section. Selection of an individual to serve as an appointee from an authority district shall be chosen by a majority vote of the quorum present at any meeting called in compliance with the notice requirements set forth in this Code section. Beginning in 2021, the respective caucuses appointing board members from the authority districts shall meet during the regular session of the General Assembly immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of each member appointed by an authority district. All such meetings shall be called by the chairperson of the authority and be held at the state capitol. Notice of such meeting shall be sent by email to all appointing members of any respective caucus at least seven calendar days prior and shall state the time, place, and purpose for such meeting. Voting shall be in person by secret ballot, and use of proxies, teleconference, or other technology where an appointing member is not physically present at such meeting shall be prohibited.

(a)(1) The board of directors of the authority shall consist of 16 members, ten of whom shall be appointed from the authority districts described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, five of whom shall be appointed as described in paragraph (3) of this subsection, and the commissioner of transportation who shall serve ex officio and be a nonvoting member. The members appointed from such authority districts shall be chosen by a majority vote of a caucus of the members of the House of Representatives and Senate whose respective districts include any portion of such authority district, the chairpersons of the county board of commissioners whose counties are located within such authority districts, and one mayor from the municipalities located within such authority districts who shall be chosen by a caucus of all mayors from the municipalities located within such authority districts; provided that if any authority district is wholly or partially located within the City of Atlanta, the mayor of the City of Atlanta shall be entitled to his or her own vote in addition to the vote by the mayor outside the limits of such city selected by the caucus of mayors to cast a vote. Each such appointee shall be a resident of the authority district which he or she represents and possess significant experience or expertise in a field that would be beneficial to the accomplishment of the function and purpose of this chapter. No later than December 1, 2018, the respective caucuses appointing board members from the authority districts shall meet and appoint their respective board members of said board of directors. A majority of eligible caucus members shall constitute a quorum for purposes of any meeting provided for in this Code section. Selection of an individual to serve as an appointee from an authority district shall be chosen by a majority vote of the quorum present at any meeting called in compliance with the notice requirements set forth in this Code section. Beginning in 2021, the respective caucuses appointing board members from the authority districts shall meet during the regular session of the General Assembly immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of each member appointed by an authority district. All such meetings shall be called by the chairperson of the authority and be held at the state capitol. Notice of such meeting shall be sent by email to all appointing members of any respective caucus at least seven calendar days prior and shall state the time, place, and purpose for such meeting. Voting shall be in person by secret ballot, and use of proxies, teleconference, or other technology where an appointing member is not physically present at such meeting shall be prohibited.

(2)(A) For purposes of appointing members of the board other than those members appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection, there are hereby created ten authority districts, which shall be as described in the plan attached to and made part of this Act and further identified as “Plan: transit-dist-2018 Plan Type: Regional Administrator: H009 User: Gina.” (B) When used in such attachment, the term “VTD” (voting tabulation district) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (C) The separate numeric designations in an authority district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (D) Any part of the jurisdiction of the authority which is not included in any such authority district described in that attachment shall be included within that authority district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (E) Any part of the jurisdiction of the authority which is described in that attachment as being in a particular authority district shall nevertheless not be included within such authority district if such part is not contiguous to such authority district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that authority district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (F) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any authority district, whenever the description of such authority district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (G) The plan attached shall be reviewed by the Senate and House Transportation Committees after the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 or any future such census.

(2)(A) For purposes of appointing members of the board other than those members appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection, there are hereby created ten authority districts, which shall be as described in the plan attached to and made part of this Act and further identified as “Plan: transit-dist-2018 Plan Type: Regional Administrator: H009 User: Gina.”

(2)(A) For purposes of appointing members of the board other than those members appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection, there are hereby created ten authority districts, which shall be as described in the plan attached to and made part of this Act and further identified as “Plan: transit-dist-2018 Plan Type: Regional Administrator: H009 User: Gina.”

(B) When used in such attachment, the term “VTD” (voting tabulation district) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

(B) When used in such attachment, the term “VTD” (voting tabulation district) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

(C) The separate numeric designations in an authority district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

(C) The separate numeric designations in an authority district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

(D) Any part of the jurisdiction of the authority which is not included in any such authority district described in that attachment shall be included within that authority district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

(D) Any part of the jurisdiction of the authority which is not included in any such authority district described in that attachment shall be included within that authority district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

(E) Any part of the jurisdiction of the authority which is described in that attachment as being in a particular authority district shall nevertheless not be included within such authority district if such part is not contiguous to such authority district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that authority district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

(E) Any part of the jurisdiction of the authority which is described in that attachment as being in a particular authority district shall nevertheless not be included within such authority district if such part is not contiguous to such authority district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that authority district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

(F) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any authority district, whenever the description of such authority district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

(F) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any authority district, whenever the description of such authority district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

(G) The plan attached shall be reviewed by the Senate and House Transportation Committees after the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 or any future such census.

(G) The plan attached shall be reviewed by the Senate and House Transportation Committees after the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 or any future such census.

(3) The Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint two board members. The Governor shall appoint one member who shall serve as the chairperson.

(3) The Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint two board members. The Governor shall appoint one member who shall serve as the chairperson.

(b) All members of the board and their successors shall each be appointed for terms of four years, except that those members appointed from even-numbered authority districts shall serve an initial term that expires on April 15, 2023, and those members appointed from odd-numbered authority districts shall each serve an initial term that expires on April 15, 2021. After such initial term, that caucus which appointed such member for such initial term shall appoint successors thereto for terms of office of four years. All members of the board shall serve until the appointment and qualification of a successor except as otherwise provided in this Code section. Other than the commissioner of transportation, no person holding any other office of profit or trust under the state shall serve upon the board. The chairperson of the board of directors shall be appointed by the Governor, and a vice chairperson shall be selected annually from among the members by majority vote of those members present and voting.

(b) All members of the board and their successors shall each be appointed for terms of four years, except that those members appointed from even-numbered authority districts shall serve an initial term that expires on April 15, 2023, and those members appointed from odd-numbered authority districts shall each serve an initial term that expires on April 15, 2021. After such initial term, that caucus which appointed such member for such initial term shall appoint successors thereto for terms of office of four years. All members of the board shall serve until the appointment and qualification of a successor except as otherwise provided in this Code section. Other than the commissioner of transportation, no person holding any other office of profit or trust under the state shall serve upon the board. The chairperson of the board of directors shall be appointed by the Governor, and a vice chairperson shall be selected annually from among the members by majority vote of those members present and voting.

(c) Vacancies in office of members appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. If a vacancy in office of a member appointed by an authority district pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section occurs during any regular session of the General Assembly, the election for such vacancy shall be held in the same manner as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. For all other vacancies in office of a member appointed by an authority district, the remainder of the unexpired term shall be filled by a member elected at a meeting called by the chairperson of the authority at a location designated by such chairperson, which shall be at the state capitol or a location within the authority district where such vacancy occurs. Notice of such meeting shall be sent by email to all appointing members of any respective caucus at least seven calendar days prior and shall state the time, place, and purpose for such meeting. A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term. No vacancy on the board shall impair the right of the quorum of the remaining members then in office to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the board.

(c) Vacancies in office of members appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. If a vacancy in office of a member appointed by an authority district pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section occurs during any regular session of the General Assembly, the election for such vacancy shall be held in the same manner as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. For all other vacancies in office of a member appointed by an authority district, the remainder of the unexpired term shall be filled by a member elected at a meeting called by the chairperson of the authority at a location designated by such chairperson, which shall be at the state capitol or a location within the authority district where such vacancy occurs. Notice of such meeting shall be sent by email to all appointing members of any respective caucus at least seven calendar days prior and shall state the time, place, and purpose for such meeting. A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term. No vacancy on the board shall impair the right of the quorum of the remaining members then in office to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the board.

(d) The members of the board of directors shall be entitled to and shall be reimbursed for their actual travel expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties and, for each day actually spent in the performance of their duties, shall receive the same per diem as do members of the General Assembly.

(d) The members of the board of directors shall be entitled to and shall be reimbursed for their actual travel expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties and, for each day actually spent in the performance of their duties, shall receive the same per diem as do members of the General Assembly.

(e) Members of the board of directors shall be subject to removal by the appointing authority or a majority vote of the appointing caucus for misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance, failure to attend three successive meetings of the board without good and sufficient cause, abstention from voting unless authorized under subsection (h) of this Code section, or upon a finding of a violation of Code Section 45-10-3 pursuant to the procedures applicable to such Code section. A violation of Code Section 45-10-3 may also subject a member to the penalties provided in subparagraphs (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), and (a)(1)(C) of Code Section 45-10-28 , pursuant to subsection (b) of such Code section. In the event that a vacancy or vacancies on the board render the board able to obtain a quorum but unable to obtain the attendance of a number of members sufficient to constitute such supermajorities as may be required by this chapter, the board shall entertain no motion or measure requiring such a supermajority until a number of members sufficient to constitute such supermajority is present.

(e) Members of the board of directors shall be subject to removal by the appointing authority or a majority vote of the appointing caucus for misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance, failure to attend three successive meetings of the board without good and sufficient cause, abstention from voting unless authorized under subsection (h) of this Code section, or upon a finding of a violation of Code Section 45-10-3 pursuant to the procedures applicable to such Code section. A violation of Code Section 45-10-3 may also subject a member to the penalties provided in subparagraphs (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), and (a)(1)(C) of Code Section 45-10-28 , pursuant to subsection (b) of such Code section. In the event that a vacancy or vacancies on the board render the board able to obtain a quorum but unable to obtain the attendance of a number of members sufficient to constitute such supermajorities as may be required by this chapter, the board shall entertain no motion or measure requiring such a supermajority until a number of members sufficient to constitute such supermajority is present.

(f) The members of the authority shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 45, including without limitation Code Sections 45-10-3 through 45-10-5 . Members of the authority shall be public officers who are members of a state board for purposes of the financial disclosure requirements of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 21. The members of the authority shall be accountable in all respects as trustees. The authority shall keep suitable books and records of all actions and transactions and shall submit such books together with a statement of the authority's financial position to the state auditor on or about the close of the state's fiscal year. The books and records shall be inspected and audited by the state auditor at least once in each year.

(f) The members of the authority shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 45, including without limitation Code Sections 45-10-3 through 45-10-5 . Members of the authority shall be public officers who are members of a state board for purposes of the financial disclosure requirements of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 21. The members of the authority shall be accountable in all respects as trustees. The authority shall keep suitable books and records of all actions and transactions and shall submit such books together with a statement of the authority's financial position to the state auditor on or about the close of the state's fiscal year. The books and records shall be inspected and audited by the state auditor at least once in each year.

(g) Meetings of the board of directors, regular or special, shall be held at the time and place fixed by or under the bylaws, with no less than five days' public notice for regular meetings as prescribed in the bylaws and such notice as the bylaws may prescribe for special meetings. Each member shall be given written notice of all meetings as prescribed in the bylaws. Meetings of the board may be called by the chairperson or by such other person or persons as the bylaws may authorize.

(g) Meetings of the board of directors, regular or special, shall be held at the time and place fixed by or under the bylaws, with no less than five days' public notice for regular meetings as prescribed in the bylaws and such notice as the bylaws may prescribe for special meetings. Each member shall be given written notice of all meetings as prescribed in the bylaws. Meetings of the board may be called by the chairperson or by such other person or persons as the bylaws may authorize.

(h) No member may abstain from a vote other than for reasons constituting disqualification to the satisfaction of a majority of a quorum of the board on a record vote.

(h) No member may abstain from a vote other than for reasons constituting disqualification to the satisfaction of a majority of a quorum of the board on a record vote.

(i) The board may, in its discretion, appoint an executive director as the administrative head of the authority and shall set his or her salary. The authority is assigned to the Department of Transportation for administrative purposes only.

(i) The board may, in its discretion, appoint an executive director as the administrative head of the authority and shall set his or her salary. The authority is assigned to the Department of Transportation for administrative purposes only.

(j) The authority shall annually submit a report of projects of regional and state significance from the regional transit plan to the Office of Planning and Budget, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives for consideration by such parties for inclusion in the bond package for the upcoming fiscal year budget. The required date of submission of such report shall coincide with the required submission date of estimates of financial requirements of a budget unit pursuant to Code Section 45-12-78 .

(j) The authority shall annually submit a report of projects of regional and state significance from the regional transit plan to the Office of Planning and Budget, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives for consideration by such parties for inclusion in the bond package for the upcoming fiscal year budget. The required date of submission of such report shall coincide with the required submission date of estimates of financial requirements of a budget unit pursuant to Code Section 45-12-78 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-32 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-32
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-32
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the executive branch of state government a public body which shall be known as the State Properties Commission and which shall consist of seven members and be composed of the Governor; the Secretary of State; one citizen appointed by the Governor for terms ending on April 1 in each odd-numbered year; the state treasurer; the state accounting officer; one citizen appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for terms ending on April 1 in each odd-numbered year; and one citizen appointed by the Lieutenant Governor for terms ending on April 1 in each odd-numbered year. The term of office of the appointed members of the commission is continued until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The Lieutenant Governor may serve as an appointed citizen member.

(a) There is created within the executive branch of state government a public body which shall be known as the State Properties Commission and which shall consist of seven members and be composed of the Governor; the Secretary of State; one citizen appointed by the Governor for terms ending on April 1 in each odd-numbered year; the state treasurer; the state accounting officer; one citizen appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for terms ending on April 1 in each odd-numbered year; and one citizen appointed by the Lieutenant Governor for terms ending on April 1 in each odd-numbered year. The term of office of the appointed members of the commission is continued until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The Lieutenant Governor may serve as an appointed citizen member.

(b) The Governor shall be the chairperson of the commission, the state accounting officer shall be its vice chairperson, and the Secretary of State shall be its secretary. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. No vacancy on the commission shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the commission. With the sole exception of acquisitions of real property, which acquisitions shall require four affirmative votes of the membership of the commission present and voting at any meeting, the business, powers, and duties of the commission may be transacted, exercised, and performed by a majority vote of the commission members present and voting at a meeting when more than a quorum is present and voting or by a majority vote of a quorum when only a quorum is present and voting at a meeting. An abstention in voting shall be considered as that member not being present and not voting in the matter on which the vote is taken. No person may be appointed, elected, or serve on the commission who is a member of the legislative or judicial branch of government. In the event any ex officio member is determined to be in either the legislative or judicial branch of government, the General Assembly declares that it would have passed this article without such ex officio position on the commission and would have reduced the quorum and vote required of the commission on all actions accordingly.

(b) The Governor shall be the chairperson of the commission, the state accounting officer shall be its vice chairperson, and the Secretary of State shall be its secretary. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. No vacancy on the commission shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the commission. With the sole exception of acquisitions of real property, which acquisitions shall require four affirmative votes of the membership of the commission present and voting at any meeting, the business, powers, and duties of the commission may be transacted, exercised, and performed by a majority vote of the commission members present and voting at a meeting when more than a quorum is present and voting or by a majority vote of a quorum when only a quorum is present and voting at a meeting. An abstention in voting shall be considered as that member not being present and not voting in the matter on which the vote is taken. No person may be appointed, elected, or serve on the commission who is a member of the legislative or judicial branch of government. In the event any ex officio member is determined to be in either the legislative or judicial branch of government, the General Assembly declares that it would have passed this article without such ex officio position on the commission and would have reduced the quorum and vote required of the commission on all actions accordingly.

(c) Meetings shall be held on the call of the chairperson, vice chairperson, or two commission members whenever necessary to the performance of the duties of the commission. Minutes or transcripts shall be kept of all meetings of the commission and in the minutes or transcripts there shall be kept a record of the vote of each commission member on all questions, acquisitions, transactions, and all other matters coming before the commission. The secretary shall give or cause to be given to each commission member, not less than three days prior to the meeting, written notice of the date, time, and place of each meeting of the commission.

(c) Meetings shall be held on the call of the chairperson, vice chairperson, or two commission members whenever necessary to the performance of the duties of the commission. Minutes or transcripts shall be kept of all meetings of the commission and in the minutes or transcripts there shall be kept a record of the vote of each commission member on all questions, acquisitions, transactions, and all other matters coming before the commission. The secretary shall give or cause to be given to each commission member, not less than three days prior to the meeting, written notice of the date, time, and place of each meeting of the commission.

(d) The commission shall adopt a seal for its use and may adopt bylaws for its internal government and procedures.

(d) The commission shall adopt a seal for its use and may adopt bylaws for its internal government and procedures.

(e) Members of the commission who are also state officials shall receive only their traveling and other actual expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as commission members. Citizen members shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day any such member of the commission is in attendance at a meeting or carrying out official duties of the commission inside or outside the state, plus reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier or the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile inside or outside the state while attending meetings or carrying out their official duties as members of the commission.

(e) Members of the commission who are also state officials shall receive only their traveling and other actual expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as commission members. Citizen members shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day any such member of the commission is in attendance at a meeting or carrying out official duties of the commission inside or outside the state, plus reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier or the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile inside or outside the state while attending meetings or carrying out their official duties as members of the commission.

(f) The commission shall receive all assets of and the commission shall be responsible for any contracts, leases, agreements, or other obligations of the Department of Administrative Services under the former provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this title, the “State Space Management Act of 1976.” The commission is substituted as a party to any such contract, agreement, lease, or other obligation and the same responsibilities respecting such matters as if it had been the original party and is entitled to all prerogatives, benefits, and rights of enforcement by the commissioner of administrative services and Department of Administrative Services. Appropriations and other funds of the Department of Administrative Services encumbered, required, or held for functions transferred to the commission shall be transferred to the commission as provided for in Code Section 45-12-90 , relating to disposition of appropriations for duties, purposes, and objects which have been transferred. Personnel, equipment, and facilities previously employed by the Department of Administrative Services for such transferred functions shall likewise be transferred to the commission. On April 12, 2005, all personnel positions authorized by the Department of Administrative Services in fiscal year 2006 for such functions shall be transferred to the commission, and all employees of the department whose positions are transferred by the Department of Administrative Services to the commission shall become employees of the commission in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-6 .

(f) The commission shall receive all assets of and the commission shall be responsible for any contracts, leases, agreements, or other obligations of the Department of Administrative Services under the former provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this title, the “State Space Management Act of 1976.” The commission is substituted as a party to any such contract, agreement, lease, or other obligation and the same responsibilities respecting such matters as if it had been the original party and is entitled to all prerogatives, benefits, and rights of enforcement by the commissioner of administrative services and Department of Administrative Services. Appropriations and other funds of the Department of Administrative Services encumbered, required, or held for functions transferred to the commission shall be transferred to the commission as provided for in Code Section 45-12-90 , relating to disposition of appropriations for duties, purposes, and objects which have been transferred. Personnel, equipment, and facilities previously employed by the Department of Administrative Services for such transferred functions shall likewise be transferred to the commission. On April 12, 2005, all personnel positions authorized by the Department of Administrative Services in fiscal year 2006 for such functions shall be transferred to the commission, and all employees of the department whose positions are transferred by the Department of Administrative Services to the commission shall become employees of the commission in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-6 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-24-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-24-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-24.1
Status: in_force

This article does not waive the workers' compensation exclusive remedy when state employees are injured on the job. The workers' compensation fund shall pay claims for job related injuries and not the State Tort Claims Trust Fund.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-20 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-20
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-20
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that the general welfare of the people of this state will be promoted by giving recognition to the arts as a vital part of our culture and heritage and economic development. The arts industry fuels cultural heritage tourism, the fastest growing segment of tourism; is a catalyst for community revitalization, boosting local economies; fuels arts education in our schools, which prepares students to be entrepreneurial, critical thinkers; and spurs innovation, helping industries to become more competitive in a global marketplace. The General Assembly, therefore, declares it to be the public policy of this state to encourage the development of the arts.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-8
Status: in_force

The courts shall take judicial notice of any rule which has become effective pursuant to this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-77 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-77
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-77
Status: in_force

The procedures and fees provided for in this article shall not apply to public records, including records that are exempt from disclosure pursuant to Code Section 50-18-72 , which are requested in writing by a state or federal grand jury, taxing authority, law enforcement agency, or prosecuting attorney in conjunction with an ongoing administrative, criminal, or tax investigation. The lawful custodian shall provide copies of such records to the requesting agency unless such records are privileged or disclosure to such agencies is specifically restricted by law.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-5
Status: in_force

(a) The office of the commissioner of community affairs, as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to exist in accordance with this article. The commissioner shall be the department head, whose duties shall include serving as the department's chief executive officer and administrative head. The commissioner serving immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to serve as commissioner at the pleasure of the board. Thereafter the commissioner shall be appointed by the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The board shall establish the compensation for the commissioner limited by any amount that may be specified in the appropriations Act.

(a) The office of the commissioner of community affairs, as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to exist in accordance with this article. The commissioner shall be the department head, whose duties shall include serving as the department's chief executive officer and administrative head. The commissioner serving immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to serve as commissioner at the pleasure of the board. Thereafter the commissioner shall be appointed by the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The board shall establish the compensation for the commissioner limited by any amount that may be specified in the appropriations Act.

(b) The commissioner shall have and may exercise the following power and authority: (1) The power and authority to take or cause to be taken any or all action necessary to perform any local government services or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the department is authorized by law to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the department is authorized by law to exercise; (2) The power and authority to make, promulgate, enforce, or otherwise require compliance with any and all rules, regulations, procedures, or directives necessary to perform any local government services, to carry into effect the minimum standards and procedures for coordinated and comprehensive planning, or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the department is authorized by law to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the department is authorized by law to exercise; (3) The power and authority to certify, from time to time, municipalities and counties as qualified local governments, which certification shall not be unreasonably withheld; and (4) The power and authority to assist the board in the performance of its duties, responsibilities, and functions and the exercise of its power and authority.

(b) The commissioner shall have and may exercise the following power and authority:

(1) The power and authority to take or cause to be taken any or all action necessary to perform any local government services or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the department is authorized by law to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the department is authorized by law to exercise;

(1) The power and authority to take or cause to be taken any or all action necessary to perform any local government services or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the department is authorized by law to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the department is authorized by law to exercise;

(2) The power and authority to make, promulgate, enforce, or otherwise require compliance with any and all rules, regulations, procedures, or directives necessary to perform any local government services, to carry into effect the minimum standards and procedures for coordinated and comprehensive planning, or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the department is authorized by law to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the department is authorized by law to exercise;

(2) The power and authority to make, promulgate, enforce, or otherwise require compliance with any and all rules, regulations, procedures, or directives necessary to perform any local government services, to carry into effect the minimum standards and procedures for coordinated and comprehensive planning, or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the department is authorized by law to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the department is authorized by law to exercise;

(3) The power and authority to certify, from time to time, municipalities and counties as qualified local governments, which certification shall not be unreasonably withheld; and

(3) The power and authority to certify, from time to time, municipalities and counties as qualified local governments, which certification shall not be unreasonably withheld; and

(4) The power and authority to assist the board in the performance of its duties, responsibilities, and functions and the exercise of its power and authority.

(4) The power and authority to assist the board in the performance of its duties, responsibilities, and functions and the exercise of its power and authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-19-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 19 / Section 50-19-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-19-8
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any officer of this state or any employee of any office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, authority, or other entity of the state while traveling in vehicles upon which the state is paying transportation mileage to transport any political campaign literature or matter or to engage in soliciting votes or to transport any person or persons soliciting votes in any election or primary.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-73 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-73
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-73
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation shall not renew a license for a person under this article and shall suspend for any period of time or cancel a license if the corporation finds that the applicant or licensee is indebted to the state for any fees, costs, penalties, or delinquent fees.

(a) The corporation shall not renew a license for a person under this article and shall suspend for any period of time or cancel a license if the corporation finds that the applicant or licensee is indebted to the state for any fees, costs, penalties, or delinquent fees.

(b) The corporation shall not issue or renew a license for a person under this article if the applicant does not designate and maintain an office in this state or if the applicant does not permit inspection by the corporation's agents of his or her place of business or of all records which the applicant or licensee is required to maintain; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to manufacturers.

(b) The corporation shall not issue or renew a license for a person under this article if the applicant does not designate and maintain an office in this state or if the applicant does not permit inspection by the corporation's agents of his or her place of business or of all records which the applicant or licensee is required to maintain; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to manufacturers.

(c) The corporation may refuse to issue or renew a manufacturer, distributor, or master license or may revoke or suspend a manufacturer, distributor, or master license issued under this chapter if: (1) The licensee or applicant has intentionally violated a provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter; (2) The licensee or applicant has intentionally failed to provide requested information or answer a question, intentionally made a false statement in or in connection with his or her application or renewal, or omitted any material or requested information; (3) The licensee or applicant used coercion to accomplish a purpose or to engage in conduct regulated by the corporation; (4) A master licensee or applicant allows the use of its master license certificate or per machine permit stickers by any other business entity or person that owns or operates bona fide coin operated amusement machines available for commercial use and available to the public for play. If such unauthorized use occurs, the corporation may fine the licensee as follows: (A) One thousand dollars for each improper use of a per machine permit sticker; and (B) Twenty-five thousand dollars for each improper use of a master license certificate. In addition, the corporation is authorized to seize the machines in question and assess the master license and permit fees as required by law and to assess the costs of such seizure to the owner or operator of the machines; (5) Failure to suspend or revoke the license would be contrary to the intent and purpose of this article; (6) The licensee or applicant has engaged in unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices as provided in Code Section 50-27-87.1 ; or (7) Any applicant, or any person, firm, corporation, legal entity, or organization having any interest in any operation for which an application has been submitted, fails to meet any obligations imposed by the tax laws or other laws or regulations of this state.

(c) The corporation may refuse to issue or renew a manufacturer, distributor, or master license or may revoke or suspend a manufacturer, distributor, or master license issued under this chapter if:

(1) The licensee or applicant has intentionally violated a provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter;

(1) The licensee or applicant has intentionally violated a provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter;

(2) The licensee or applicant has intentionally failed to provide requested information or answer a question, intentionally made a false statement in or in connection with his or her application or renewal, or omitted any material or requested information;

(2) The licensee or applicant has intentionally failed to provide requested information or answer a question, intentionally made a false statement in or in connection with his or her application or renewal, or omitted any material or requested information;

(3) The licensee or applicant used coercion to accomplish a purpose or to engage in conduct regulated by the corporation;

(3) The licensee or applicant used coercion to accomplish a purpose or to engage in conduct regulated by the corporation;

(4) A master licensee or applicant allows the use of its master license certificate or per machine permit stickers by any other business entity or person that owns or operates bona fide coin operated amusement machines available for commercial use and available to the public for play. If such unauthorized use occurs, the corporation may fine the licensee as follows: (A) One thousand dollars for each improper use of a per machine permit sticker; and (B) Twenty-five thousand dollars for each improper use of a master license certificate. In addition, the corporation is authorized to seize the machines in question and assess the master license and permit fees as required by law and to assess the costs of such seizure to the owner or operator of the machines;

(4) A master licensee or applicant allows the use of its master license certificate or per machine permit stickers by any other business entity or person that owns or operates bona fide coin operated amusement machines available for commercial use and available to the public for play. If such unauthorized use occurs, the corporation may fine the licensee as follows:

(A) One thousand dollars for each improper use of a per machine permit sticker; and

(A) One thousand dollars for each improper use of a per machine permit sticker; and

(B) Twenty-five thousand dollars for each improper use of a master license certificate. In addition, the corporation is authorized to seize the machines in question and assess the master license and permit fees as required by law and to assess the costs of such seizure to the owner or operator of the machines;

(B) Twenty-five thousand dollars for each improper use of a master license certificate.

In addition, the corporation is authorized to seize the machines in question and assess the master license and permit fees as required by law and to assess the costs of such seizure to the owner or operator of the machines;

(5) Failure to suspend or revoke the license would be contrary to the intent and purpose of this article;

(5) Failure to suspend or revoke the license would be contrary to the intent and purpose of this article;

(6) The licensee or applicant has engaged in unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices as provided in Code Section 50-27-87.1 ; or

(6) The licensee or applicant has engaged in unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices as provided in Code Section 50-27-87.1 ; or

(7) Any applicant, or any person, firm, corporation, legal entity, or organization having any interest in any operation for which an application has been submitted, fails to meet any obligations imposed by the tax laws or other laws or regulations of this state.

(7) Any applicant, or any person, firm, corporation, legal entity, or organization having any interest in any operation for which an application has been submitted, fails to meet any obligations imposed by the tax laws or other laws or regulations of this state.

(d) The corporation, on the request of a licensee or applicant for a license, shall conduct a hearing to ascertain whether a licensee or applicant for a license has engaged in conduct which would be grounds for revocation, suspension, or refusal to issue or renew a license.

(d) The corporation, on the request of a licensee or applicant for a license, shall conduct a hearing to ascertain whether a licensee or applicant for a license has engaged in conduct which would be grounds for revocation, suspension, or refusal to issue or renew a license.

(e) Effective July 1, 2015, the corporation may issue up to 220 Class B master licenses through a process of competitive auction to be established by the corporation and such competitive auction shall occur at least once every three years effective July 1, 2015; provided, however, that any person or entity holding a Class B master license on the effective date of this subsection shall not be subject to the competitive auction process provided for in this Code section but shall be subject to all other requirements of this article; provided, further, that the corporation shall be permitted to renew Class B master licenses at any time.

(e) Effective July 1, 2015, the corporation may issue up to 220 Class B master licenses through a process of competitive auction to be established by the corporation and such competitive auction shall occur at least once every three years effective July 1, 2015; provided, however, that any person or entity holding a Class B master license on the effective date of this subsection shall not be subject to the competitive auction process provided for in this Code section but shall be subject to all other requirements of this article; provided, further, that the corporation shall be permitted to renew Class B master licenses at any time.
O.C.G.A. § 50-2-25 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 50-2-25
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-2-25
Status: in_force

The consent of the state is given to the acquisition by the United States by purchase, gift, exchange, or by condemnation according to law, of only such lands as may be contracted, proposed, or offered for sale in writing by the ostensible owner to the United States, in which writing the owner consents to such acquisition, of such lands in all those counties in the northern and central portions of the state south to and including the Counties of Stewart, Webster, Marion, Taylor, Upson, Monroe, Jones, Putnam, Greene, Taliaferro, Wilkes, Jasper, Elbert, Warren, Hancock, Oglethorpe, Dodge, Treutlen, Laurens, Butts, and Richmond, and in and around the Okefenokee Swamp as in the opinion of state and federal government officials may be needed for the establishment, consolidation, or extension of national forests, forest experiment stations, wildlife sanctuaries, or for rights of way and land on which to build roads, highways, and bridges in the Okefenokee Swamp or for rights of way and land on which to build roads, highways, and bridges to connect the swamp roads with other highways, or for any development purposes best suited on these lands to be acquired by the United States. The state shall retain concurrent jurisdiction with the United States in and over such lands in all cases insofar as civil process is concerned, and such criminal process as may issue under the authority of the state against any person charged with the commission of any crime outside or within the jurisdiction may be executed thereon in like manner as if this law had not been enacted. In all condemnation proceedings, the rights of the federal government shall be limited to the specific objects set forth by laws of the United States in regard to national forests or wildlife sanctuaries and rights of way on which to build roads, highways, and bridges.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5c-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5C / Section 50-5c-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5C-4
Status: in_force

(a) The responsible public entity may approve the project in an unsolicited proposal submitted by a private entity pursuant to Code Section 50-5C-3 as a qualifying project. Determination by the responsible public entity of a qualifying project shall not bind the responsible public entity or the private entity to proceed with the qualifying project.

(a) The responsible public entity may approve the project in an unsolicited proposal submitted by a private entity pursuant to Code Section 50-5C-3 as a qualifying project. Determination by the responsible public entity of a qualifying project shall not bind the responsible public entity or the private entity to proceed with the qualifying project.

(b) Upon the responsible public entity's determination of a qualifying project as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, the responsible public entity shall: (1) Seek competing proposals for the qualifying project by issuing a request for proposals for not less than 90 days; and (2) Review all proposals submitted in response to the request for proposals based on the criteria established in the request for proposals.

(b) Upon the responsible public entity's determination of a qualifying project as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, the responsible public entity shall:

(1) Seek competing proposals for the qualifying project by issuing a request for proposals for not less than 90 days; and

(1) Seek competing proposals for the qualifying project by issuing a request for proposals for not less than 90 days; and

(2) Review all proposals submitted in response to the request for proposals based on the criteria established in the request for proposals.

(2) Review all proposals submitted in response to the request for proposals based on the criteria established in the request for proposals.

(c) When the time for receiving proposals expires, the responsible public entity shall first rank the proposals in accordance with the factors set forth in the request for proposal or invitation for bids. The responsible public entity shall not be required to select the proposal with the lowest price offer, but it may consider price as one of various factors in evaluating the proposals received in response to the request for proposals for a qualifying project. Factors that may be considered include: (1) The proposed cost of the qualifying project; (2) The general reputation, industry experience, and financial capacity of the private entity; (3) The proposed design of the qualifying project; (4) The eligibility of the facility for accelerated selection, review, and documentation timelines under the responsible public entity's guidelines; (5) Benefits to the public; (6) The private entity's compliance with a minority business enterprise participation plan; (7) The private entity's plans to employ local contractors and residents; and (8) Other criteria that the responsible public entity deems appropriate.

(c) When the time for receiving proposals expires, the responsible public entity shall first rank the proposals in accordance with the factors set forth in the request for proposal or invitation for bids. The responsible public entity shall not be required to select the proposal with the lowest price offer, but it may consider price as one of various factors in evaluating the proposals received in response to the request for proposals for a qualifying project. Factors that may be considered include:

(1) The proposed cost of the qualifying project;

(1) The proposed cost of the qualifying project;

(2) The general reputation, industry experience, and financial capacity of the private entity;

(2) The general reputation, industry experience, and financial capacity of the private entity;

(3) The proposed design of the qualifying project;

(3) The proposed design of the qualifying project;

(4) The eligibility of the facility for accelerated selection, review, and documentation timelines under the responsible public entity's guidelines;

(4) The eligibility of the facility for accelerated selection, review, and documentation timelines under the responsible public entity's guidelines;

(5) Benefits to the public;

(5) Benefits to the public;

(6) The private entity's compliance with a minority business enterprise participation plan;

(6) The private entity's compliance with a minority business enterprise participation plan;

(7) The private entity's plans to employ local contractors and residents; and

(7) The private entity's plans to employ local contractors and residents; and

(8) Other criteria that the responsible public entity deems appropriate.

(8) Other criteria that the responsible public entity deems appropriate.

(d) After ranking the proposals, the responsible public entity shall begin negotiations with the first ranked private entity. If the responsible public entity and the first ranked private entity do not reach a comprehensive agreement or interim agreement, then the responsible public entity may conduct negotiations with the next ranked private entity. This process shall continue until the responsible public entity either voluntarily abandons the process or executes a comprehensive agreement or interim agreement with a private entity.

(d) After ranking the proposals, the responsible public entity shall begin negotiations with the first ranked private entity. If the responsible public entity and the first ranked private entity do not reach a comprehensive agreement or interim agreement, then the responsible public entity may conduct negotiations with the next ranked private entity. This process shall continue until the responsible public entity either voluntarily abandons the process or executes a comprehensive agreement or interim agreement with a private entity.

(e) At any time during the process outlined in this Code section but before full execution of a comprehensive agreement, the responsible public entity may, without liability to any private entity or third party, cancel its request for proposals or reject all proposals received in response to its request for proposals, including the unsolicited proposal, for any reason whatsoever.

(e) At any time during the process outlined in this Code section but before full execution of a comprehensive agreement, the responsible public entity may, without liability to any private entity or third party, cancel its request for proposals or reject all proposals received in response to its request for proposals, including the unsolicited proposal, for any reason whatsoever.

(f) Nothing in this chapter shall enlarge, diminish, or affect the authority, if any, otherwise possessed by the responsible public entity to take action that would impact the debt capacity of the State of Georgia. The credit of this state shall not be pledged or loaned to any private entity. The responsible public entity shall not loan money to the private entity in order to finance all or a portion of the qualifying project. All power or authority granted by this chapter to public entities shall be in addition to and supplemental to, and not in substitution for, the powers conferred by any other general, special, or local law. The limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect the powers conferred by any other general, special, or local law and shall apply only to the extent that a public entity elects to proceed under this chapter. A multiyear lease entered into by the state as lessee under this Code section which is not terminable at the end of each fiscal year during the term of the lease shall be subject to and comply with the provisions of Code Section 50-16-41 , specifically including compliance with any multiyear contract value authority adopted by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission for each fiscal year.

(f) Nothing in this chapter shall enlarge, diminish, or affect the authority, if any, otherwise possessed by the responsible public entity to take action that would impact the debt capacity of the State of Georgia. The credit of this state shall not be pledged or loaned to any private entity. The responsible public entity shall not loan money to the private entity in order to finance all or a portion of the qualifying project. All power or authority granted by this chapter to public entities shall be in addition to and supplemental to, and not in substitution for, the powers conferred by any other general, special, or local law. The limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect the powers conferred by any other general, special, or local law and shall apply only to the extent that a public entity elects to proceed under this chapter. A multiyear lease entered into by the state as lessee under this Code section which is not terminable at the end of each fiscal year during the term of the lease shall be subject to and comply with the provisions of Code Section 50-16-41 , specifically including compliance with any multiyear contract value authority adopted by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission for each fiscal year.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-9-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-9-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-9.1
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the strict application of rules can lead to unreasonable, uneconomical, and unintended results in particular instances. The General Assembly further declares that it is appropriate in such cases to adopt a procedure for agencies to provide relief to persons subject to regulation.

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the strict application of rules can lead to unreasonable, uneconomical, and unintended results in particular instances. The General Assembly further declares that it is appropriate in such cases to adopt a procedure for agencies to provide relief to persons subject to regulation.

(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Substantial hardship” means a significant, unique, and demonstrable economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the person requesting a variance or waiver which impairs the ability of the person to continue to function in the regulated practice or business. (2) “Variance” means a decision by an agency to grant a modification to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (3) “Waiver” means a decision by an agency not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule.

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

(1) “Substantial hardship” means a significant, unique, and demonstrable economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the person requesting a variance or waiver which impairs the ability of the person to continue to function in the regulated practice or business.

(1) “Substantial hardship” means a significant, unique, and demonstrable economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the person requesting a variance or waiver which impairs the ability of the person to continue to function in the regulated practice or business.

(2) “Variance” means a decision by an agency to grant a modification to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule.

(2) “Variance” means a decision by an agency to grant a modification to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule.

(3) “Waiver” means a decision by an agency not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule.

(3) “Waiver” means a decision by an agency not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (h) of this Code section, an agency is authorized to grant a variance or waiver to a rule when a person subject to that rule demonstrates that the purpose of the underlying statute upon which the rule is based can be or has been achieved by other specific means which are agreeable to the person seeking the variance or waiver and that strict application of the rule would create a substantial hardship to such person. A register of all pending requests for variances and waivers and all approved variances and waivers shall be maintained by the department granting the waiver or variance and shall be updated upon each grant of waiver or variance and be made available, upon request, to members of the public. The register and each entry on the register shall be posted on the GeorgiaNet. Any member of the public, including interested parties, shall have the opportunity to submit written comments concerning proposed variances or waivers prior to the approval of a variance or waiver pursuant to this Code section.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (h) of this Code section, an agency is authorized to grant a variance or waiver to a rule when a person subject to that rule demonstrates that the purpose of the underlying statute upon which the rule is based can be or has been achieved by other specific means which are agreeable to the person seeking the variance or waiver and that strict application of the rule would create a substantial hardship to such person. A register of all pending requests for variances and waivers and all approved variances and waivers shall be maintained by the department granting the waiver or variance and shall be updated upon each grant of waiver or variance and be made available, upon request, to members of the public. The register and each entry on the register shall be posted on the GeorgiaNet. Any member of the public, including interested parties, shall have the opportunity to submit written comments concerning proposed variances or waivers prior to the approval of a variance or waiver pursuant to this Code section.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (h) of this Code section, a person who is subject to regulation by an agency rule may file a petition with that agency requesting a variance or waiver from the agency's rule. In addition to any other requirements which may be imposed by the agency, each petition shall specify: (1) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested; (2) The type of action requested; (3) The specific facts of substantial hardship which would justify a variance or waiver for the petitioner, including the alternative standards which the person seeking the variance or waiver agrees to meet and a showing that such alternative standards will afford adequate protection for the public health, safety, and welfare; and (4) The reason why the variance or waiver requested would serve the purpose of the underlying statute.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (h) of this Code section, a person who is subject to regulation by an agency rule may file a petition with that agency requesting a variance or waiver from the agency's rule. In addition to any other requirements which may be imposed by the agency, each petition shall specify:

(1) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested;

(1) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested;

(2) The type of action requested;

(2) The type of action requested;

(3) The specific facts of substantial hardship which would justify a variance or waiver for the petitioner, including the alternative standards which the person seeking the variance or waiver agrees to meet and a showing that such alternative standards will afford adequate protection for the public health, safety, and welfare; and

(3) The specific facts of substantial hardship which would justify a variance or waiver for the petitioner, including the alternative standards which the person seeking the variance or waiver agrees to meet and a showing that such alternative standards will afford adequate protection for the public health, safety, and welfare; and

(4) The reason why the variance or waiver requested would serve the purpose of the underlying statute.

(4) The reason why the variance or waiver requested would serve the purpose of the underlying statute.

(e) The agency subject to the provisions of subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section shall grant or deny a petition for variance or waiver in writing no earlier than 15 days after the posting of the petition on the register and no more than 60 days after the receipt of the petition. The agency's decision to grant or deny the petition shall be in writing and shall contain a statement of the relevant facts and the reasons supporting the agency's action.

(e) The agency subject to the provisions of subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section shall grant or deny a petition for variance or waiver in writing no earlier than 15 days after the posting of the petition on the register and no more than 60 days after the receipt of the petition. The agency's decision to grant or deny the petition shall be in writing and shall contain a statement of the relevant facts and the reasons supporting the agency's action.

(f) The agency's decision to deny a petition for variance or waiver shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19 . The validity of any variance or waiver which is granted by an agency may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment in accordance with Code Section 50-13-10 .

(f) The agency's decision to deny a petition for variance or waiver shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19 . The validity of any variance or waiver which is granted by an agency may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment in accordance with Code Section 50-13-10 .

(g) Nothing in this Code section shall authorize an agency to grant variances or waivers to any statutes or to the agency itself or any other agency. This Code section does not supersede and is cumulative of any other variance or waiver provisions in other statutes or rules.

(g) Nothing in this Code section shall authorize an agency to grant variances or waivers to any statutes or to the agency itself or any other agency. This Code section does not supersede and is cumulative of any other variance or waiver provisions in other statutes or rules.

(h) This Code section shall not apply, and no variance or waiver shall be sought or authorized, when: (1) Any agency rule or regulation has been adopted or promulgated in order to implement or promote a federally delegated program; (2) Any rule or regulation is promulgated or adopted by the Department of Corrections concerning any institutional operations or inmate activities; (3) Any rule or regulation is promulgated or adopted by the Department of Community Health; (4) Any rule or regulation is promulgated or adopted by the Department of Agriculture; (5) Any rules, regulations, standards, or procedures are adopted or promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources for the protection of the natural resources, environment, or vital areas of this state; or (6) The granting of a waiver or variance would be harmful to the public health, safety, or welfare.

(h) This Code section shall not apply, and no variance or waiver shall be sought or authorized, when:

(1) Any agency rule or regulation has been adopted or promulgated in order to implement or promote a federally delegated program;

(1) Any agency rule or regulation has been adopted or promulgated in order to implement or promote a federally delegated program;

(2) Any rule or regulation is promulgated or adopted by the Department of Corrections concerning any institutional operations or inmate activities;

(2) Any rule or regulation is promulgated or adopted by the Department of Corrections concerning any institutional operations or inmate activities;

(3) Any rule or regulation is promulgated or adopted by the Department of Community Health;

(3) Any rule or regulation is promulgated or adopted by the Department of Community Health;

(4) Any rule or regulation is promulgated or adopted by the Department of Agriculture;

(4) Any rule or regulation is promulgated or adopted by the Department of Agriculture;

(5) Any rules, regulations, standards, or procedures are adopted or promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources for the protection of the natural resources, environment, or vital areas of this state; or

(5) Any rules, regulations, standards, or procedures are adopted or promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources for the protection of the natural resources, environment, or vital areas of this state; or

(6) The granting of a waiver or variance would be harmful to the public health, safety, or welfare.

(6) The granting of a waiver or variance would be harmful to the public health, safety, or welfare.

(i) All waivers granted pursuant to this Code section shall be reported to the General Assembly within the first ten days of the next session. Such information shall contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person or corporation obtaining such waiver; the name, address, and telephone number of any representative or attorney who represented such person or corporation requesting the waiver; and a description of the waiver granted including a detail of the variance from any rule or regulation.

(i) All waivers granted pursuant to this Code section shall be reported to the General Assembly within the first ten days of the next session. Such information shall contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person or corporation obtaining such waiver; the name, address, and telephone number of any representative or attorney who represented such person or corporation requesting the waiver; and a description of the waiver granted including a detail of the variance from any rule or regulation.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-102 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-102
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-102
Status: in_force

The Department of Administrative Services shall advertise for bids for supply of such items in the same manner followed for state purchases; provided, however, that the Department of Administrative Services shall inform prospective bidders that the bid requested is for the furnishing of the items to the designated political subdivisions at the times specified on the basis of a single state price applicable to all such local political subdivisions; that payment for the items as may be purchased by the political subdivisions shall be made by the respective political subdivision to the bidder; that no guarantee is made that any purchase will be made from the successful bidder as a result of such bid; and such other information as may be appropriate under the circumstances. The Department of Administrative Services shall, upon receipt of bids, process the same in the same manner followed for state purchases and promptly notify the governing authorities of the political subdivisions of the name of the successful bidder, the bid price, the terms of delivery guaranteed by the successful bidder, and any other pertinent information. The commissioner of administrative services shall prescribe regulations necessary for implementation and enforcement of this part and is authorized to establish minimum standards and uniform standard specifications and procedures for the purchase and distribution of equipment, supplies, services, and other expenses for the local political subdivisions of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-91 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-91
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-91
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the state or any state authority is authorized by law to incur bonds, notes, or certificates, including but not limited to general obligation bonds, guaranteed revenue bonds, revenue bonds, bond anticipation notes, tax anticipation notes, or revenue anticipation certificates, the state or state authority is authorized to issue such obligation in the form of commercial paper notes. The issuance of commercial paper notes shall be subject to the same restrictions and provisions under the laws of this state which would be applicable to the issuance of the type of bond, note, or certificate in lieu of which the commercial paper notes are being issued. The state or state authority may designate the commercial paper notes issued under this article to be in registered form or bearer form and may provide for payment by wire transfers or electronic funds transfer in accordance with the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act, 15 U.S.C., Section 1693, et seq. The authority granted by this article to issue commercial paper notes shall not be construed to permit the state or state authority to increase or otherwise alter any debt limits.

(a) Whenever the state or any state authority is authorized by law to incur bonds, notes, or certificates, including but not limited to general obligation bonds, guaranteed revenue bonds, revenue bonds, bond anticipation notes, tax anticipation notes, or revenue anticipation certificates, the state or state authority is authorized to issue such obligation in the form of commercial paper notes. The issuance of commercial paper notes shall be subject to the same restrictions and provisions under the laws of this state which would be applicable to the issuance of the type of bond, note, or certificate in lieu of which the commercial paper notes are being issued. The state or state authority may designate the commercial paper notes issued under this article to be in registered form or bearer form and may provide for payment by wire transfers or electronic funds transfer in accordance with the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act, 15 U.S.C., Section 1693, et seq. The authority granted by this article to issue commercial paper notes shall not be construed to permit the state or state authority to increase or otherwise alter any debt limits.

(b) To secure commercial paper notes authorized under this article, the state or state authority may: (1) Pledge its anticipated taxes, grants, or other revenue; the proceeds of any bonds, notes, or other permanent financing; or any combination thereof; (2) Segregate any pledged funds in separate accounts that may be held by the state, state authority, or third parties; (3) Enter into contracts with third parties to obtain standby lines of credit or other financial commitments designated to provide additional security for commercial paper notes authorized by this article; (4) Establish any reserves deemed necessary for the payment of the commercial paper notes; and (5) Adopt resolutions and enter into agreements containing covenants, including covenants to issue bonds, notes, or other permanent financing and provisions for protection and security of the owners of commercial paper notes, which shall constitute enforceable contracts with such owners.

(b) To secure commercial paper notes authorized under this article, the state or state authority may:

(1) Pledge its anticipated taxes, grants, or other revenue; the proceeds of any bonds, notes, or other permanent financing; or any combination thereof;

(1) Pledge its anticipated taxes, grants, or other revenue; the proceeds of any bonds, notes, or other permanent financing; or any combination thereof;

(2) Segregate any pledged funds in separate accounts that may be held by the state, state authority, or third parties;

(2) Segregate any pledged funds in separate accounts that may be held by the state, state authority, or third parties;

(3) Enter into contracts with third parties to obtain standby lines of credit or other financial commitments designated to provide additional security for commercial paper notes authorized by this article;

(3) Enter into contracts with third parties to obtain standby lines of credit or other financial commitments designated to provide additional security for commercial paper notes authorized by this article;

(4) Establish any reserves deemed necessary for the payment of the commercial paper notes; and

(4) Establish any reserves deemed necessary for the payment of the commercial paper notes; and

(5) Adopt resolutions and enter into agreements containing covenants, including covenants to issue bonds, notes, or other permanent financing and provisions for protection and security of the owners of commercial paper notes, which shall constitute enforceable contracts with such owners.

(5) Adopt resolutions and enter into agreements containing covenants, including covenants to issue bonds, notes, or other permanent financing and provisions for protection and security of the owners of commercial paper notes, which shall constitute enforceable contracts with such owners.

(c) Commercial paper notes authorized by this article may be in any form and contain any terms, including provisions for redemption at the option of the owner and provisions for the varying of interest rates in accordance with any index, banker's loan rate, or other standard.

(c) Commercial paper notes authorized by this article may be in any form and contain any terms, including provisions for redemption at the option of the owner and provisions for the varying of interest rates in accordance with any index, banker's loan rate, or other standard.

(d) The governing body shall adopt a resolution finding that issuance of the obligations in the form of commercial paper notes is necessary and desirable, directing the designated officer to arrange for preparation of the requisite number of suitable notes, and specifying other provisions relating to the commercial paper notes including the following: (1) For each program of commercial paper notes authorized, the final date of maturity and the total aggregate principal amount of the commercial paper notes authorized to be outstanding at any one time up to the maturity date. The resolution may provide that the commercial paper notes may be issued and renewed from time to time until the final maturity date and that the amount issued from time to time may be set by a designated officer of the governmental entity up to the maximum amount authorized to be outstanding at any one time. The resolution shall include methods of setting the dates, numbers, and denominations of the commercial paper notes; (2) The method of setting the interest rates and interest payment dates applicable to the commercial paper notes. Commercial paper notes may bear a stated rate of interest payable only at maturity, which rate or rates may be determined at the time of sale of each unit of commercial paper notes; (3) The maximum effective rate of interest the commercial paper notes shall bear; (4) The manner of sale; (5) The discount, if any, the state or state authority may allow; (6) Any provisions for the redemption of the commercial paper notes prior to the stated maturity; (7) The technical form and language of the commercial paper notes; and (8) All other terms and conditions of the commercial paper notes and of their execution, issuance, and sale deemed necessary and appropriate by the state or state authority.

(d) The governing body shall adopt a resolution finding that issuance of the obligations in the form of commercial paper notes is necessary and desirable, directing the designated officer to arrange for preparation of the requisite number of suitable notes, and specifying other provisions relating to the commercial paper notes including the following:

(1) For each program of commercial paper notes authorized, the final date of maturity and the total aggregate principal amount of the commercial paper notes authorized to be outstanding at any one time up to the maturity date. The resolution may provide that the commercial paper notes may be issued and renewed from time to time until the final maturity date and that the amount issued from time to time may be set by a designated officer of the governmental entity up to the maximum amount authorized to be outstanding at any one time. The resolution shall include methods of setting the dates, numbers, and denominations of the commercial paper notes;

(1) For each program of commercial paper notes authorized, the final date of maturity and the total aggregate principal amount of the commercial paper notes authorized to be outstanding at any one time up to the maturity date. The resolution may provide that the commercial paper notes may be issued and renewed from time to time until the final maturity date and that the amount issued from time to time may be set by a designated officer of the governmental entity up to the maximum amount authorized to be outstanding at any one time. The resolution shall include methods of setting the dates, numbers, and denominations of the commercial paper notes;

(2) The method of setting the interest rates and interest payment dates applicable to the commercial paper notes. Commercial paper notes may bear a stated rate of interest payable only at maturity, which rate or rates may be determined at the time of sale of each unit of commercial paper notes;

(2) The method of setting the interest rates and interest payment dates applicable to the commercial paper notes. Commercial paper notes may bear a stated rate of interest payable only at maturity, which rate or rates may be determined at the time of sale of each unit of commercial paper notes;

(3) The maximum effective rate of interest the commercial paper notes shall bear;

(3) The maximum effective rate of interest the commercial paper notes shall bear;

(4) The manner of sale;

(4) The manner of sale;

(5) The discount, if any, the state or state authority may allow;

(5) The discount, if any, the state or state authority may allow;

(6) Any provisions for the redemption of the commercial paper notes prior to the stated maturity;

(6) Any provisions for the redemption of the commercial paper notes prior to the stated maturity;

(7) The technical form and language of the commercial paper notes; and

(7) The technical form and language of the commercial paper notes; and

(8) All other terms and conditions of the commercial paper notes and of their execution, issuance, and sale deemed necessary and appropriate by the state or state authority.

(8) All other terms and conditions of the commercial paper notes and of their execution, issuance, and sale deemed necessary and appropriate by the state or state authority.

(e) The governing body, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of commercial paper notes under this article, may delegate to any elected or appointed official of the state or state authority the authority to determine maturity dates, principal amounts, redemption provisions, interest rates, and other terms and conditions of such commercial paper notes that are not appropriately determined at the time of enactment or adoption of the authorizing resolution, which delegated authority shall be exercised subject to such parameters, limitations, and criteria as may be set forth in such resolution.

(e) The governing body, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of commercial paper notes under this article, may delegate to any elected or appointed official of the state or state authority the authority to determine maturity dates, principal amounts, redemption provisions, interest rates, and other terms and conditions of such commercial paper notes that are not appropriately determined at the time of enactment or adoption of the authorizing resolution, which delegated authority shall be exercised subject to such parameters, limitations, and criteria as may be set forth in such resolution.

(f) Any commercial paper notes may be sold at negotiated sale at a price below the par value thereof.

(f) Any commercial paper notes may be sold at negotiated sale at a price below the par value thereof.

(g) For purposes of determining the principal amount of debt outstanding in connection with complying with any limitations on the amount of debt outstanding for a governmental entity, commercial paper notes shall be deemed outstanding at any time during the term of a program of commercial paper notes in an amount equal to the maximum amount authorized in the resolution.

(g) For purposes of determining the principal amount of debt outstanding in connection with complying with any limitations on the amount of debt outstanding for a governmental entity, commercial paper notes shall be deemed outstanding at any time during the term of a program of commercial paper notes in an amount equal to the maximum amount authorized in the resolution.

(h) The renewal and reissuance from time to time of the commercial paper notes pursuant to a commercial paper note program in an amount up to the maximum amount authorized by the resolution shall be deemed to be a refunding of the previously maturing amount.

(h) The renewal and reissuance from time to time of the commercial paper notes pursuant to a commercial paper note program in an amount up to the maximum amount authorized by the resolution shall be deemed to be a refunding of the previously maturing amount.
O.C.G.A. § 50-32-13 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 32 / Section 50-32-13
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-32-13
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor may delegate to the authority, by executive order, his or her powers under applicable federal transportation planning and air quality laws and regulations, including without limitation the power to resolve revision disputes between metropolitan planning organizations and the Department of Transportation under 40 C.F.R. Section 93.105 , 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) , and the power of approval and responsibilities for public involvement under 23 C.F.R. Section 450.216(a) .

(a) The Governor may delegate to the authority, by executive order, his or her powers under applicable federal transportation planning and air quality laws and regulations, including without limitation the power to resolve revision disputes between metropolitan planning organizations and the Department of Transportation under 40 C.F.R. Section 93.105 , 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) , and the power of approval and responsibilities for public involvement under 23 C.F.R. Section 450.216(a) .

(b) In exercising the authority's delegated powers concerning proposed state-wide transportation plans and transportation improvement programs prepared by metropolitan planning organizations wholly or partly within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction or by the Department of Transportation: (1) Transportation plans and transportation improvement programs subject to the authority's delegated review powers shall be approved by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose; (2) The authority may request modification of such a plan or program and approve such proposal for modification of a plan or program by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose; (3) The board may set a date certain as a deadline for submission of any such plan or program to the authority for review; and (4) If any such plan or program is not timely submitted for review in compliance with a deadline set by the board, the authority may exercise its delegated power to disapprove such plan or program upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose; provided, however, that where one or more vacancies exist on the board and the board is not otherwise prohibited from entertaining a motion requiring such a supermajority, such motion shall carry on the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present. On any motion requiring a supermajority for passage, any abstention not authorized as provided in this chapter shall be deemed an affirmative vote for purposes of passage or failure of such motion.

(b) In exercising the authority's delegated powers concerning proposed state-wide transportation plans and transportation improvement programs prepared by metropolitan planning organizations wholly or partly within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction or by the Department of Transportation:

(1) Transportation plans and transportation improvement programs subject to the authority's delegated review powers shall be approved by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose;

(1) Transportation plans and transportation improvement programs subject to the authority's delegated review powers shall be approved by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose;

(2) The authority may request modification of such a plan or program and approve such proposal for modification of a plan or program by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose;

(2) The authority may request modification of such a plan or program and approve such proposal for modification of a plan or program by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose;

(3) The board may set a date certain as a deadline for submission of any such plan or program to the authority for review; and

(3) The board may set a date certain as a deadline for submission of any such plan or program to the authority for review; and

(4) If any such plan or program is not timely submitted for review in compliance with a deadline set by the board, the authority may exercise its delegated power to disapprove such plan or program upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose;

(4) If any such plan or program is not timely submitted for review in compliance with a deadline set by the board, the authority may exercise its delegated power to disapprove such plan or program upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose;

provided, however, that where one or more vacancies exist on the board and the board is not otherwise prohibited from entertaining a motion requiring such a supermajority, such motion shall carry on the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present. On any motion requiring a supermajority for passage, any abstention not authorized as provided in this chapter shall be deemed an affirmative vote for purposes of passage or failure of such motion.

(c) The authority shall formulate measurable targets for air quality improvements and standards within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter, and annually shall report such targets to the Governor, together with an assessment of progress toward achieving such targets and projected measures and timetables for achieving such targets.

(c) The authority shall formulate measurable targets for air quality improvements and standards within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter, and annually shall report such targets to the Governor, together with an assessment of progress toward achieving such targets and projected measures and timetables for achieving such targets.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-32 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-32
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-32
Status: in_force

The Georgia Arts Alliance may have the following purposes:

(1) To support the efforts of the Georgia Council for the Arts in the advancement of the arts and tourism industries of this state;

(1) To support the efforts of the Georgia Council for the Arts in the advancement of the arts and tourism industries of this state;

(2) To support through the arts and arts education the efforts of the Georgia Department of Economic Development;

(2) To support through the arts and arts education the efforts of the Georgia Department of Economic Development;

(3) To support the improvement of public education in Georgia through the integration of the arts in education and to ensure that the benefits of arts education are competitively available to all schools;

(3) To support the improvement of public education in Georgia through the integration of the arts in education and to ensure that the benefits of arts education are competitively available to all schools;

(4) To provide annually to individual public schools enabling matching grants for up to three years for a specified arts program or project for students based on competitive evaluation by the advisory board or a committee of the advisory board of the various proposals;

(4) To provide annually to individual public schools enabling matching grants for up to three years for a specified arts program or project for students based on competitive evaluation by the advisory board or a committee of the advisory board of the various proposals;

(5) To provide annually to the Georgia Council for the Arts an incremental addition to the council's funding from other sources to support professional development of teachers, teaching artists, and administrators for arts in education through learning grants to individuals; and to support employment of an art education specialist in both the Georgia Council for the Arts and the Department of Education;

(5) To provide annually to the Georgia Council for the Arts an incremental addition to the council's funding from other sources to support professional development of teachers, teaching artists, and administrators for arts in education through learning grants to individuals; and to support employment of an art education specialist in both the Georgia Council for the Arts and the Department of Education;

(6) To partner with a Learning Center for Excellence in the Arts serving all of Georgia which is owned or operated by an organization that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and which is part of a Music Center of Excellence serving all of Georgia and has an infrastructure in place to support at least 50,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12;

(6) To partner with a Learning Center for Excellence in the Arts serving all of Georgia which is owned or operated by an organization that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and which is part of a Music Center of Excellence serving all of Georgia and has an infrastructure in place to support at least 50,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12;

(7) To receive, invest, and administer funds received, including without limitation funds from the state, the federal government, private donations, grants, and other sources to fulfill the purposes for which the alliance is created;

(7) To receive, invest, and administer funds received, including without limitation funds from the state, the federal government, private donations, grants, and other sources to fulfill the purposes for which the alliance is created;

(8) To attract contributions and grants for the purposes of the alliance;

(8) To attract contributions and grants for the purposes of the alliance;

(9) To utilize funds of the alliance for matching dollars for federal and foundation grants to fulfill the purposes of the alliance; and

(9) To utilize funds of the alliance for matching dollars for federal and foundation grants to fulfill the purposes of the alliance; and

(10) To engage in other activities designed to support Georgia's arts and the teaching and physical infrastructure needed to provide arts and arts in education in order to improve education and provide for economic development and tourism.

(10) To engage in other activities designed to support Georgia's arts and the teaching and physical infrastructure needed to provide arts and arts in education in order to improve education and provide for economic development and tourism.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-64 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-64
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-64
Status: in_force

All departments, commissions, boards, agencies, officers, and institutions of the state or any political subdivisions thereof are authorized and directed to cooperate with the committee in carrying out the purposes of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5a-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5A / Section 50-5a-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5A-1
Status: in_force

There is created the Office of the State Treasurer. The state treasurer shall be both appointed and removed by the State Depository Board and shall be in the unclassified service. The state treasurer shall hire the personnel for the office and shall supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, and execute the functions vested in the office.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-41 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-41
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-41
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provisions and requirements of law to the contrary, the commission is authorized to negotiate, prepare, and enter into in its own name rental agreements whereby a part of the property is rented, without public competitive bidding, to a person for a length of time not to exceed one year and for adequate monetary consideration (in no instance to be less than a rate of $250.00 per year), which shall be determined by the commission, and pursuant to such terms and conditions as the commission shall determine to be in the best interest of the state. The same property or any part thereof shall not be the subject matter of more than one such rental agreement to the same person unless the commission shall determine that there are extenuating circumstances present which would make additional one-year rental agreements beneficial to the state; provided, however, the same property or any part thereof shall not after April 24, 1975, be the subject matter of more than a total of three such one-year rental agreements to the same person.

(a) Notwithstanding any provisions and requirements of law to the contrary, the commission is authorized to negotiate, prepare, and enter into in its own name rental agreements whereby a part of the property is rented, without public competitive bidding, to a person for a length of time not to exceed one year and for adequate monetary consideration (in no instance to be less than a rate of $250.00 per year), which shall be determined by the commission, and pursuant to such terms and conditions as the commission shall determine to be in the best interest of the state. The same property or any part thereof shall not be the subject matter of more than one such rental agreement to the same person unless the commission shall determine that there are extenuating circumstances present which would make additional one-year rental agreements beneficial to the state; provided, however, the same property or any part thereof shall not after April 24, 1975, be the subject matter of more than a total of three such one-year rental agreements to the same person.

(b) The commission is given the authority and charged with the duty of managing the utilization of administrative space by all state entities, except that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia may manage its own space but only for leases that are for a term of one year or less, within the State of Georgia, and required for its core mission. The commission shall manage the utilization of administrative space for all multiyear lease agreements entered into on behalf of any state entity, including the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The commission shall manage in a manner that is the most cost efficient and operationally effective and which provides decentralization of state government. Such management shall include the authority to assign and reassign administrative space to state entities based on the needs of the entities as determined by standards for administrative space utilization promulgated by the commission pursuant to subsection (g) of this Code section and shall include the obligation to advise the Office of Planning and Budget and state entities of cost-effective, decentralized alternatives.

(b) The commission is given the authority and charged with the duty of managing the utilization of administrative space by all state entities, except that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia may manage its own space but only for leases that are for a term of one year or less, within the State of Georgia, and required for its core mission. The commission shall manage the utilization of administrative space for all multiyear lease agreements entered into on behalf of any state entity, including the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The commission shall manage in a manner that is the most cost efficient and operationally effective and which provides decentralization of state government. Such management shall include the authority to assign and reassign administrative space to state entities based on the needs of the entities as determined by standards for administrative space utilization promulgated by the commission pursuant to subsection (g) of this Code section and shall include the obligation to advise the Office of Planning and Budget and state entities of cost-effective, decentralized alternatives.

(c) The management of the utilization of administrative space by the commission shall include entering into any necessary agreements to rent or lease administrative space, whether existing or to be constructed, and shall include administrative space rented or leased by a state entity from the Georgia Building Authority or from any other public or private person, firm, or corporation. When it becomes necessary to rent or lease administrative space, the space shall be rented or leased by the commission for a term not to exceed 20 years. The space shall be assigned to the state entity or entities requiring the space. A multiyear lease resulting from a sale and lease back shall be treated as a conveyance of real property by the state and shall be reviewed for approval or disapproval by the General Assembly and Governor in the same manner as a conveyance of state properties provided for in Code Section 50-16-39 .

(c) The management of the utilization of administrative space by the commission shall include entering into any necessary agreements to rent or lease administrative space, whether existing or to be constructed, and shall include administrative space rented or leased by a state entity from the Georgia Building Authority or from any other public or private person, firm, or corporation. When it becomes necessary to rent or lease administrative space, the space shall be rented or leased by the commission for a term not to exceed 20 years. The space shall be assigned to the state entity or entities requiring the space. A multiyear lease resulting from a sale and lease back shall be treated as a conveyance of real property by the state and shall be reviewed for approval or disapproval by the General Assembly and Governor in the same manner as a conveyance of state properties provided for in Code Section 50-16-39 .

(d) If the commission reassigns all or any portion of any administrative space which is leased or rented by one state entity to another state entity, the state entity to which the administrative space is reassigned may pay to the commission rental charges, as determined by the commission, for the utilization of the space; and the commission may, in turn, use the rental charges so paid for the purpose of paying or partially paying, as the case may be, the rent or lease payments due the lessor of the administrative space in accordance with the terms of the lease or rent contract existing at the time of the reassignment of the administrative space. Any such payments to a lessor by the commission shall be on behalf of the state entity which is the lessee of the administrative space reassigned as provided in this Code section.

(d) If the commission reassigns all or any portion of any administrative space which is leased or rented by one state entity to another state entity, the state entity to which the administrative space is reassigned may pay to the commission rental charges, as determined by the commission, for the utilization of the space; and the commission may, in turn, use the rental charges so paid for the purpose of paying or partially paying, as the case may be, the rent or lease payments due the lessor of the administrative space in accordance with the terms of the lease or rent contract existing at the time of the reassignment of the administrative space. Any such payments to a lessor by the commission shall be on behalf of the state entity which is the lessee of the administrative space reassigned as provided in this Code section.

(e) The management of the utilization of administrative space given to the commission by this Code section shall not be construed to impair the obligation of any contract executed before July 1, 1976, between any state entity and the Georgia Building Authority or between any state entity and any other public or private person, firm, or corporation; and the powers given to the commission by this Code section shall not be implemented or carried out in such a manner as to impair the obligation of any such contract.

(e) The management of the utilization of administrative space given to the commission by this Code section shall not be construed to impair the obligation of any contract executed before July 1, 1976, between any state entity and the Georgia Building Authority or between any state entity and any other public or private person, firm, or corporation; and the powers given to the commission by this Code section shall not be implemented or carried out in such a manner as to impair the obligation of any such contract.

(f) The commission is authorized and directed to develop and promulgate standards governing the utilization of administrative space by all state entities which require emphasis on cost effectiveness and decentralization. The standards shall be uniformly applied to all state entities except as otherwise provided by subsection (g) of this Code section, but the standards shall recognize and provide for different types of administrative space required by the various state entities and the different types of administrative space that may be required by a single state entity.

(f) The commission is authorized and directed to develop and promulgate standards governing the utilization of administrative space by all state entities which require emphasis on cost effectiveness and decentralization. The standards shall be uniformly applied to all state entities except as otherwise provided by subsection (g) of this Code section, but the standards shall recognize and provide for different types of administrative space required by the various state entities and the different types of administrative space that may be required by a single state entity.

(g) The commission shall be authorized to reassign administrative space to the various state entities in order to bring the utilization of administrative space into conformity with the standards promulgated under subsection (f) of this Code section. Any additional administrative space required by a state entity shall be approved by and obtained through the commission. The commission shall be authorized to grant exceptions to the standards governing the utilization of administrative space when the reassignment of such space would involve unnecessary expenses or the disruption of services being provided by a state entity. The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations governing the granting of such exceptions, and the rules and regulations shall be uniformly applied by the commission to all state entities requesting an exception to the standards.

(g) The commission shall be authorized to reassign administrative space to the various state entities in order to bring the utilization of administrative space into conformity with the standards promulgated under subsection (f) of this Code section. Any additional administrative space required by a state entity shall be approved by and obtained through the commission. The commission shall be authorized to grant exceptions to the standards governing the utilization of administrative space when the reassignment of such space would involve unnecessary expenses or the disruption of services being provided by a state entity. The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations governing the granting of such exceptions, and the rules and regulations shall be uniformly applied by the commission to all state entities requesting an exception to the standards.

(h) For purposes of cost effectiveness and decentralization, the following factors, among other factors, shall be considered: (1) Dual location of programs within a city should be considered in order to take advantage of possible economies of scale and as a matter of convenience to the general public; or (2) When all factors are reasonably equivalent, preferences will be given to location of state government programs and facilities in those counties which are determined by the Department of Community Affairs to be the most economically depressed, meaning those 71 tier 1 counties of the state designated as least developed under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-40 .

(h) For purposes of cost effectiveness and decentralization, the following factors, among other factors, shall be considered:

(1) Dual location of programs within a city should be considered in order to take advantage of possible economies of scale and as a matter of convenience to the general public; or

(1) Dual location of programs within a city should be considered in order to take advantage of possible economies of scale and as a matter of convenience to the general public; or

(2) When all factors are reasonably equivalent, preferences will be given to location of state government programs and facilities in those counties which are determined by the Department of Community Affairs to be the most economically depressed, meaning those 71 tier 1 counties of the state designated as least developed under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-40 .

(2) When all factors are reasonably equivalent, preferences will be given to location of state government programs and facilities in those counties which are determined by the Department of Community Affairs to be the most economically depressed, meaning those 71 tier 1 counties of the state designated as least developed under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-40 .

(i) The commission is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations governing budgetary requirements for administrative space utilized by state entities in cooperation with the Office of Planning and Budget whereby the entities shall be accountable in the budgetary process for administrative space assigned to and utilized by them. The budgetary requirements may provide for the payment of rent to the commission by state entities or may otherwise provide procedures for the assessment of rent charges for administrative space utilized by state entities or any combination of the foregoing.

(i) The commission is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations governing budgetary requirements for administrative space utilized by state entities in cooperation with the Office of Planning and Budget whereby the entities shall be accountable in the budgetary process for administrative space assigned to and utilized by them. The budgetary requirements may provide for the payment of rent to the commission by state entities or may otherwise provide procedures for the assessment of rent charges for administrative space utilized by state entities or any combination of the foregoing.

(j) The commission shall provide a multiyear leasing report annually, no later than September 1 of each year, to the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, chairpersons of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the House Committee on Appropriations, and chairpersons of the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee and the House Committee on State Properties. The report shall provide the total sum of all leasing obligations to be paid by the state for the upcoming fiscal year. Such report shall include an itemization and total of all revenues collected from the previous fiscal year and provide an itemized budget allocation for the upcoming fiscal year. The report shall also provide a list of all existing multiyear lease agreements and the identity of the contracting parties for each.

(j) The commission shall provide a multiyear leasing report annually, no later than September 1 of each year, to the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, chairpersons of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the House Committee on Appropriations, and chairpersons of the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee and the House Committee on State Properties. The report shall provide the total sum of all leasing obligations to be paid by the state for the upcoming fiscal year. Such report shall include an itemization and total of all revenues collected from the previous fiscal year and provide an itemized budget allocation for the upcoming fiscal year. The report shall also provide a list of all existing multiyear lease agreements and the identity of the contracting parties for each.

(k) In addition to the standards and rules and regulations specifically provided for by this Code section, the commission is authorized to adopt such other rules and regulations as may be required to carry out this Code section efficiently and effectively.

(k) In addition to the standards and rules and regulations specifically provided for by this Code section, the commission is authorized to adopt such other rules and regulations as may be required to carry out this Code section efficiently and effectively.

(l)(1) The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission is authorized to establish fiscal policies regarding multiyear lease and rental agreements and, each fiscal year, may establish a total multiyear contract value authority. During the fiscal year, the multiyear contract value authority may be revised as determined necessary by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. The total multiyear contract value authority may be based upon the Governor's revenue estimate for subsequent fiscal years and other information as determined by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. (2) No multiyear lease or rental agreement shall be entered into under the provisions of this Code section until the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has established the fiscal policies and multiyear contract value authority for the current and future fiscal years. Any multiyear lease or rental agreement entered into that is not in compliance with such fiscal policies and multiyear contract value authority shall be void and of no effect. (3) At the beginning of each fiscal year, a budget unit's appropriations shall be encumbered for the estimated payments for any multiyear lease and rental agreements in that fiscal year. The commission shall have the right to terminate, without further obligation, any multiyear lease or rental agreement if the commission determines that adequate funds will not be available for the payment obligations of the commission under the agreement. The commission's determination regarding the availability of funds for its obligations shall be conclusive and binding on all parties to the multiyear lease or rental agreement.

(l)(1) The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission is authorized to establish fiscal policies regarding multiyear lease and rental agreements and, each fiscal year, may establish a total multiyear contract value authority. During the fiscal year, the multiyear contract value authority may be revised as determined necessary by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. The total multiyear contract value authority may be based upon the Governor's revenue estimate for subsequent fiscal years and other information as determined by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.

(l)(1) The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission is authorized to establish fiscal policies regarding multiyear lease and rental agreements and, each fiscal year, may establish a total multiyear contract value authority. During the fiscal year, the multiyear contract value authority may be revised as determined necessary by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. The total multiyear contract value authority may be based upon the Governor's revenue estimate for subsequent fiscal years and other information as determined by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.

(2) No multiyear lease or rental agreement shall be entered into under the provisions of this Code section until the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has established the fiscal policies and multiyear contract value authority for the current and future fiscal years. Any multiyear lease or rental agreement entered into that is not in compliance with such fiscal policies and multiyear contract value authority shall be void and of no effect.

(2) No multiyear lease or rental agreement shall be entered into under the provisions of this Code section until the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has established the fiscal policies and multiyear contract value authority for the current and future fiscal years. Any multiyear lease or rental agreement entered into that is not in compliance with such fiscal policies and multiyear contract value authority shall be void and of no effect.

(3) At the beginning of each fiscal year, a budget unit's appropriations shall be encumbered for the estimated payments for any multiyear lease and rental agreements in that fiscal year. The commission shall have the right to terminate, without further obligation, any multiyear lease or rental agreement if the commission determines that adequate funds will not be available for the payment obligations of the commission under the agreement. The commission's determination regarding the availability of funds for its obligations shall be conclusive and binding on all parties to the multiyear lease or rental agreement.

(3) At the beginning of each fiscal year, a budget unit's appropriations shall be encumbered for the estimated payments for any multiyear lease and rental agreements in that fiscal year. The commission shall have the right to terminate, without further obligation, any multiyear lease or rental agreement if the commission determines that adequate funds will not be available for the payment obligations of the commission under the agreement. The commission's determination regarding the availability of funds for its obligations shall be conclusive and binding on all parties to the multiyear lease or rental agreement.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-24 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-24
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-24
Status: in_force

The state shall have no liability for losses resulting from:

(1) An act or omission by a state officer or employee exercising due care in the execution of a statute, regulation, rule, or ordinance, whether or not such statute, regulation, rule, or ordinance is valid;

(1) An act or omission by a state officer or employee exercising due care in the execution of a statute, regulation, rule, or ordinance, whether or not such statute, regulation, rule, or ordinance is valid;

(2) The exercise or performance of or the failure to exercise or perform a discretionary function or duty on the part of a state officer or employee, whether or not the discretion involved is abused;

(2) The exercise or performance of or the failure to exercise or perform a discretionary function or duty on the part of a state officer or employee, whether or not the discretion involved is abused;

(3) The assessment or collection of any tax or the detention of any goods or merchandise by any law enforcement officer;

(3) The assessment or collection of any tax or the detention of any goods or merchandise by any law enforcement officer;

(4) Legislative, judicial, quasi-judicial, or prosecutorial action or inaction;

(4) Legislative, judicial, quasi-judicial, or prosecutorial action or inaction;

(5) Administrative action or inaction of a legislative, quasi-legislative, judicial, or quasi-judicial nature;

(5) Administrative action or inaction of a legislative, quasi-legislative, judicial, or quasi-judicial nature;

(6) Civil disturbance, riot, insurrection, or rebellion or the failure to provide, or the method of providing, law enforcement, police, or fire protection;

(6) Civil disturbance, riot, insurrection, or rebellion or the failure to provide, or the method of providing, law enforcement, police, or fire protection;

(7) Assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, libel, slander, or interference with contractual rights;

(7) Assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, libel, slander, or interference with contractual rights;

(8) Inspection powers or functions, including failure to make an inspection or making an inadequate or negligent inspection of any property other than property owned by the state to determine whether the property complies with or violates any law, regulation, code, or ordinance or contains a hazard to health or safety;

(8) Inspection powers or functions, including failure to make an inspection or making an inadequate or negligent inspection of any property other than property owned by the state to determine whether the property complies with or violates any law, regulation, code, or ordinance or contains a hazard to health or safety;

(9) Licensing powers or functions, including, but not limited to, the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of or the failure or refusal to issue, deny, suspend, or revoke any permit, license, certificate, approval, order, or similar authorization;

(9) Licensing powers or functions, including, but not limited to, the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of or the failure or refusal to issue, deny, suspend, or revoke any permit, license, certificate, approval, order, or similar authorization;

(10) The plan or design for construction of or improvement to highways, roads, streets, bridges, or other public works where such plan or design is prepared in substantial compliance with generally accepted engineering or design standards in effect at the time of preparation of the plan or design;

(10) The plan or design for construction of or improvement to highways, roads, streets, bridges, or other public works where such plan or design is prepared in substantial compliance with generally accepted engineering or design standards in effect at the time of preparation of the plan or design;

(11) Financing regulatory activities, including, but not limited to, examinations, inspections, audits, or other financial oversight activities;

(11) Financing regulatory activities, including, but not limited to, examinations, inspections, audits, or other financial oversight activities;

(12) Activities of the Georgia National Guard or organized militia as defined in Code Section 38-2-2 when engaged in state or federal training or duty, but this exception does not apply to vehicular accidents; or

(12) Activities of the Georgia National Guard or organized militia as defined in Code Section 38-2-2 when engaged in state or federal training or duty, but this exception does not apply to vehicular accidents; or

(13) Any failure or malfunction occurring before December 31, 2005, which is caused directly or indirectly by the failure of computer software or any device containing a computer processor to accurately or properly recognize, calculate, display, sort, or otherwise process dates or times, if the failure or malfunction causing the loss was unforeseeable or if the failure or malfunction causing the loss was foreseeable but the plan or design or both for identifying and preventing the failure or malfunction was prepared in substantial compliance with generally accepted computer and information system design standards in effect at the time of the preparation of the plan or design.

(13) Any failure or malfunction occurring before December 31, 2005, which is caused directly or indirectly by the failure of computer software or any device containing a computer processor to accurately or properly recognize, calculate, display, sort, or otherwise process dates or times, if the failure or malfunction causing the loss was unforeseeable or if the failure or malfunction causing the loss was foreseeable but the plan or design or both for identifying and preventing the failure or malfunction was prepared in substantial compliance with generally accepted computer and information system design standards in effect at the time of the preparation of the plan or design.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-57 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-57
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-57
Status: in_force

Quartz is designated as the official Georgia state gem.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-40 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-40
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-40
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision that has a comprehensive plan that includes the promotion of the deployment of broadband services, as required pursuant to Code Sections 36-70-6 and 50-8-7.1 , may apply to the Department of Community Affairs for certification as a broadband ready community. The department shall by rules and regulations prescribe the form and manner for making an application. The department shall prescribe by rules and regulations a process for public notice and comment on an application for a period of at least 30 days after such application is received, except that such process shall not apply to an application by a political subdivision that enacts a model ordinance developed by the department under Code Section 50-40-41 .

(a) A political subdivision that has a comprehensive plan that includes the promotion of the deployment of broadband services, as required pursuant to Code Sections 36-70-6 and 50-8-7.1 , may apply to the Department of Community Affairs for certification as a broadband ready community. The department shall by rules and regulations prescribe the form and manner for making an application. The department shall prescribe by rules and regulations a process for public notice and comment on an application for a period of at least 30 days after such application is received, except that such process shall not apply to an application by a political subdivision that enacts a model ordinance developed by the department under Code Section 50-40-41 .

(b) The department shall approve an application and certify a political subdivision as a broadband ready community if the department determines that such political subdivision has enacted an ordinance that complies with Code Section 50-40-41 . If the process for public notice and comment applies to an application, the department shall, before approving such application, consider any public comments made regarding such application.

(b) The department shall approve an application and certify a political subdivision as a broadband ready community if the department determines that such political subdivision has enacted an ordinance that complies with Code Section 50-40-41 . If the process for public notice and comment applies to an application, the department shall, before approving such application, consider any public comments made regarding such application.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-1
Status: reserved

The lands heretofore specially reserved to the state are: the lands known as the McIntosh Reserve, on which is situated the Indian spring; a quantity of land on Flint River, opposite the old Indian agency; one square mile on the Chattahoochee River at McIntosh Ferry; five square miles on the Chattahoochee River at Cusseta Falls, including the falls; all islands contained in any of the navigable waters of the state and not disposed of, and the western bank of the Chattahoochee River to high-water mark where it forms the boundary between Georgia and Alabama; the fractional parts of surveys created by the different land divisions which are not granted or otherwise disposed of; and all lands omitted to be surveyed, granted, or sold.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-43 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-43
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-43
Status: in_force

All agencies shall cooperate with the chief state administrative law judge in the discharge of his or her duties. The Office of State Administrative Hearings shall comply with all applicable federal statutes, regulations, and guidelines, including those related to time frames for hearings, release of decisions, and other procedural requirements. The Office of State Administrative Hearings shall promulgate, when necessary for any class of hearings, specific rules and regulations in order to ensure compliance with federal requirements and receipt and retention of federal funding, tax credits, and grants.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-32 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-32
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-32
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the reports to be furnished to the state as previously provided, the publisher shall produce a sufficient number for sale to the citizens of the state. The publisher shall at all times during his contract keep on hand in the capital city of the state an adequate supply of the reports such publisher has published during that contract period for sale to the citizens of the state and to the state when it so requires.

(a) In addition to the reports to be furnished to the state as previously provided, the publisher shall produce a sufficient number for sale to the citizens of the state. The publisher shall at all times during his contract keep on hand in the capital city of the state an adequate supply of the reports such publisher has published during that contract period for sale to the citizens of the state and to the state when it so requires.

(b) In the event the publisher does not have in stock any report published during the contract period that is needed by the state or any citizen of the state, the reporter shall, upon notice to the publisher, declare the contract breached; and the publisher shall become liable to the state for a sum, to be assessed by the reporter, payable to the state for each week that the report is not available but in no event shall the total of the sum assessed by the reporter exceed the amount of the publisher's bond. In the event of undue delay, the reporter may declare the contract ended. The bond given by the publisher shall be liable for any sum assessed.

(b) In the event the publisher does not have in stock any report published during the contract period that is needed by the state or any citizen of the state, the reporter shall, upon notice to the publisher, declare the contract breached; and the publisher shall become liable to the state for a sum, to be assessed by the reporter, payable to the state for each week that the report is not available but in no event shall the total of the sum assessed by the reporter exceed the amount of the publisher's bond. In the event of undue delay, the reporter may declare the contract ended. The bond given by the publisher shall be liable for any sum assessed.

(c) The reporter, prior to declaring the contract breached, shall seek the advice of a panel composed of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, an appointee of the Governor who is not the Attorney General, the executive counsel, and the legislative counsel. The publisher shall have an opportunity to appear before this panel to explain the reason for his failure to have in stock a particular volume and to avoid liability for any sum which may be assessed against him. The panel can decide to provide the publisher an extended period of time to produce the required volumes of reports, or it may declare the publisher liable for a sum assessed by the reporter; and, if the reporter has so requested, it may declare the contract with the publisher ended. In any case, the decision of the panel is final.

(c) The reporter, prior to declaring the contract breached, shall seek the advice of a panel composed of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, an appointee of the Governor who is not the Attorney General, the executive counsel, and the legislative counsel. The publisher shall have an opportunity to appear before this panel to explain the reason for his failure to have in stock a particular volume and to avoid liability for any sum which may be assessed against him. The panel can decide to provide the publisher an extended period of time to produce the required volumes of reports, or it may declare the publisher liable for a sum assessed by the reporter; and, if the reporter has so requested, it may declare the contract with the publisher ended. In any case, the decision of the panel is final.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-145 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-145
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-145
Status: in_force

Any public officer who violates any one or more of the provisions of this part shall be liable to be ruled by the proper authority in the superior court in the same manner as the sheriffs and be subject to an action on his bond for the value of all public property not turned over or satisfactorily accounted for, provided that this and the preceding Code sections of this part shall not be construed to repeal any laws for the recovery of public property or the value thereof or for the punishment of any public officer who refuses, fails, or neglects to turn over or satisfactorily account for the same.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-121 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-121
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-121
Status: in_force

Each regional commission of this state, except the regional commission which is also the metropolitan area planning and development commission provided for in Article 4 of this chapter, shall constitute a rural economic development area for the purposes of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-58 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-58
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-58
Status: in_force

The honeybee is designated as the official Georgia state insect.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-7
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “long-term federal license” means a license under which the state holds real estate belonging to the federal government for a period of ten years or longer.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “long-term federal license” means a license under which the state holds real estate belonging to the federal government for a period of ten years or longer.

(b) Any real estate held by the state in fee simple or under a quitclaim deed with a reversionary interest in the federal government or under a long-term federal license with a reversionary interest in the federal government may be improved with funds appropriated for a state department, provided the commissioner of the department affected and the Office of Planning and Budget, consisting of the Governor and state auditor, consent to the use of such funds if the amount of funds to be appropriated exceeds $1,000.00. If the amount of the improvement funds to be appropriated is $1,000.00 or less, the commissioner of the department shall have the authority to approve the appropriation without the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget; provided, however, nothing in this Code section shall prevent or prohibit a state department from constructing with appropriated state funds a public ramp for the launching and retrieving of watercraft and other facilities for use in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, paved parking areas and access roads, upon real estate owned by the state adjoining lakes, reservoirs, rivers, or other bodies of water available for free use by the public, the title to which real estate is burdened by a flood easement, license, permit, or reservation running in favor of an electric utility company regulated by the state or the United States, or any public corporation or authority declared by law to be an instrumentality of the state or the United States, or any agency or department of the United States; provided, further, nothing in this Code section shall prevent the expenditure of appropriated state funds to construct access roads or ways for ingress and egress or the construction or placement of utilities in, on, through, over, or under real property in which the state holds a legal interest or estate less than fee simple if the roads, ways, or utilities are constructed to serve facilities located on or to be located on real property held by the state in fee simple or under a quitclaim deed with a reversionary interest in the federal government or under a long-term federal license with a reversionary interest in the federal government.

(b) Any real estate held by the state in fee simple or under a quitclaim deed with a reversionary interest in the federal government or under a long-term federal license with a reversionary interest in the federal government may be improved with funds appropriated for a state department, provided the commissioner of the department affected and the Office of Planning and Budget, consisting of the Governor and state auditor, consent to the use of such funds if the amount of funds to be appropriated exceeds $1,000.00. If the amount of the improvement funds to be appropriated is $1,000.00 or less, the commissioner of the department shall have the authority to approve the appropriation without the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget; provided, however, nothing in this Code section shall prevent or prohibit a state department from constructing with appropriated state funds a public ramp for the launching and retrieving of watercraft and other facilities for use in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, paved parking areas and access roads, upon real estate owned by the state adjoining lakes, reservoirs, rivers, or other bodies of water available for free use by the public, the title to which real estate is burdened by a flood easement, license, permit, or reservation running in favor of an electric utility company regulated by the state or the United States, or any public corporation or authority declared by law to be an instrumentality of the state or the United States, or any agency or department of the United States; provided, further, nothing in this Code section shall prevent the expenditure of appropriated state funds to construct access roads or ways for ingress and egress or the construction or placement of utilities in, on, through, over, or under real property in which the state holds a legal interest or estate less than fee simple if the roads, ways, or utilities are constructed to serve facilities located on or to be located on real property held by the state in fee simple or under a quitclaim deed with a reversionary interest in the federal government or under a long-term federal license with a reversionary interest in the federal government.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5b-20 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5B / Section 50-5b-20
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5B-20
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be in the office of the State Accounting Office the office of the comptroller general of the State of Georgia. The state accounting officer shall be the comptroller general.

(a) There shall be in the office of the State Accounting Office the office of the comptroller general of the State of Georgia. The state accounting officer shall be the comptroller general.

(b) It shall be the duty of the comptroller general: (1) To keep an account showing the several appropriations authorized by law, the time when the same are drawn from the treasury, in whose favor they are drawn, and to what fund they are charged; (2) To examine, check, and countersign all warrants upon the treasury drawn by the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to charge the amount thereof to the funds on which they may be respectively drawn prior to their being presented to the Office of the State Treasurer for payment; (3) To audit all accounts against the state and to allow or reject the same before they are submitted to the Governor; (4) To see that no draft or warrant shall be countersigned by him or her to be paid out of any appropriated fund after the fund has been exhausted; and, in such case, or in any case of illegal payments from the treasury upon warrants countersigned by the comptroller general, the comptroller general and the state treasurer with all their securities shall be jointly and severally liable upon their several bonds for the repayment of such amounts with all expenses of prosecution to the state; (5) To receive and keep safely and collect all evidences of debt due to the state from any source other than taxes and to pay over the same to the state treasurer as soon as collected; (6) To keep a book in which to enter all bonds taken and to file the originals in his or her office; (7) To have made suitable indexes to the record books in his or her office; and (8) To certify under his or her official seal at all times when necessary for public use and, on application and payment of his or her legal fees therefor, for private use, copies of any papers kept in his or her office.

(b) It shall be the duty of the comptroller general:

(1) To keep an account showing the several appropriations authorized by law, the time when the same are drawn from the treasury, in whose favor they are drawn, and to what fund they are charged;

(1) To keep an account showing the several appropriations authorized by law, the time when the same are drawn from the treasury, in whose favor they are drawn, and to what fund they are charged;

(2) To examine, check, and countersign all warrants upon the treasury drawn by the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to charge the amount thereof to the funds on which they may be respectively drawn prior to their being presented to the Office of the State Treasurer for payment;

(2) To examine, check, and countersign all warrants upon the treasury drawn by the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to charge the amount thereof to the funds on which they may be respectively drawn prior to their being presented to the Office of the State Treasurer for payment;

(3) To audit all accounts against the state and to allow or reject the same before they are submitted to the Governor;

(3) To audit all accounts against the state and to allow or reject the same before they are submitted to the Governor;

(4) To see that no draft or warrant shall be countersigned by him or her to be paid out of any appropriated fund after the fund has been exhausted; and, in such case, or in any case of illegal payments from the treasury upon warrants countersigned by the comptroller general, the comptroller general and the state treasurer with all their securities shall be jointly and severally liable upon their several bonds for the repayment of such amounts with all expenses of prosecution to the state;

(4) To see that no draft or warrant shall be countersigned by him or her to be paid out of any appropriated fund after the fund has been exhausted; and, in such case, or in any case of illegal payments from the treasury upon warrants countersigned by the comptroller general, the comptroller general and the state treasurer with all their securities shall be jointly and severally liable upon their several bonds for the repayment of such amounts with all expenses of prosecution to the state;

(5) To receive and keep safely and collect all evidences of debt due to the state from any source other than taxes and to pay over the same to the state treasurer as soon as collected;

(5) To receive and keep safely and collect all evidences of debt due to the state from any source other than taxes and to pay over the same to the state treasurer as soon as collected;

(6) To keep a book in which to enter all bonds taken and to file the originals in his or her office;

(6) To keep a book in which to enter all bonds taken and to file the originals in his or her office;

(7) To have made suitable indexes to the record books in his or her office; and

(7) To have made suitable indexes to the record books in his or her office; and

(8) To certify under his or her official seal at all times when necessary for public use and, on application and payment of his or her legal fees therefor, for private use, copies of any papers kept in his or her office.

(8) To certify under his or her official seal at all times when necessary for public use and, on application and payment of his or her legal fees therefor, for private use, copies of any papers kept in his or her office.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-20 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-20
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-20
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as “The Georgia Tort Claims Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-60 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-60
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-60
Status: in_force

There is created the Civil War Commission, hereafter referred to as the commission, to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of the structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with this significant period of our common heritage.