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GA Code § 50-8-67 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 3 - Conflicts of Interest in Contract Administration|§ 50-8-67. Influence of Election of Council Members Prohibited; Executive Directors of Regional Commissions Prohibited From Participation in Partisan Political Activities; Adoption of Disciplinary Measures

 A member of a regional commission's council or executive director of a regional commission shall not actively or directly attempt to influence the election of persons as members of the council of such regional commission. An executive director of a regional commission shall not participate in any partisan political activities. The council of a regional commission may adopt, as part of its personnel policies, disciplinary measures to be imposed for noncompliance with this Code section.    (Code 1981, §50-8-67, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1271, § 2; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1374, § 7; Ga. L. 2008, p. 181, § 7/HB 1216.)
GA Code § 50-8-81 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-81. Legislative Intent

 It is in the public interest to create an agency composed of officials of political subdivisions and private citizens to coordinate planning and development within each area of this state having a population of more than 1,000,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census; to designate the agency as the regional commission under Article 2 of this chapter to make the agency the official metropolitan agency for comprehensive research, study, advice, and review concerning area plans; to improve relationships between political subdivisions and public agencies within areas; and to provide policy direction for the solution of common problems through short and long-range comprehensive planning within areas.    (Code 1981, §50-8-81, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1317, § 6.22; Ga. L. 2008, p. 181, § 18/HB 1216.)
GA Code § 50-8-82 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-82. Creation of Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commission; First Meeting

 There is created a metropolitan area planning and development commission in each area of this state having a population of more than 1,000,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census. The chairman of the county commission of the most populous county in an area so having a population of more than 1,000,000 shall, within ten days after July 1, 1971, or within 30 days after the publication of the first United States decennial census which reports that an area has a population of more than 1,000,000, as the case may be, activate the commission to serve that area by convening a meeting of the members provided for by paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-8-84.    (Code 1981, §50-8-82, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-83 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-83. Powers, Duties, and Obligations of Regional Commission

 A commission shall be, for its area, a regional commission as defined in and with all the powers, duties, and obligations of a regional commission set forth in Article 2 of this chapter and any other law of general application pertaining to regional commissions on July 1, 2009; and in addition shall have all of the other powers, duties, and obligations set forth in this article.    (Code 1981, §50-8-83, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1317, § 6.23; Ga. L. 2008, p. 181, § 8/HB 1216.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Participation of county or municipality as member of Atlanta Regional Commission.   - County or municipality may participate as a member of the Atlanta Regional Commission for the limited purposes of federal laws and regulations governing metropolitan planning organizations while remaining a member of a regional development center other than the Atlanta Regional Commission so long as statutory processes and approvals are obtained. 2004 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 2004-1.
GA Code § 50-8-86 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-86. Quorum; Votes Equally Weighted

 A quorum for taking action at a meeting of a commission may be set in such manner as the bylaws of the commission shall provide, but it shall not consist of less than one-half of the total number of authorized members of the commission. The vote of any member of the commission shall be equal to the vote of any other member in considering or acting upon any question, proposal, or other matter before the commission.    (Code 1981, §50-8-86, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-87 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-87. Chairman; Election; Powers and Duties; Salary and Expense Allowances; Removal

  The chairman of a commission shall be elected by the commission from among its members for a two-year term, but no person shall serve as chairman if, after his election to office, he ceases to be a member of the commission. A chairman may succeed himself.   The chairman of a commission shall preside at all meetings of the commission. The chairman shall appoint all officers and committees of the commission, subject to the approval of the commission, and be responsible for carrying out all policy decisions of the commission. The chairman's salary and expense allowances shall be fixed by the commission.   A chairman may be removed from office by the commission.     (Code 1981, §50-8-87, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-88 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-88. Election of Officers; Compensation of Officers and Members

 A commission shall elect such officers as it deems necessary for the conduct of its affairs, including a secretary and treasurer, who need not be members of the commission, and shall be compensated as determined by the commission. Each member of a commission, other than the chairman, may be paid a per diem compensation not to exceed $44.00 for each meeting which he attends and additional compensation for such other services as are specifically authorized by the commission, and may be reimbursed for his actual expenses. No commission member, other than the chairman, shall receive compensation in excess of $2,400.00 per year.    (Code 1981, §50-8-88, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-89 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-89. Executive Director; Selection and Appointment

 A commission shall appoint an executive director to serve at the pleasure of the commission as the principal operating administrator for the commission. An executive director shall be chosen from among the citizens of the nation at large and shall be selected on the basis of his training and experience.    (Code 1981, §50-8-89, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-90 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-90. Terms of Employment of Officers, Employees, and Agents; Power to Contract With Private Individuals; Officers and Employees to Be Public Employees

 A commission may prescribe the compensation, benefits, and all terms and conditions of employment of its officers, employees, and agents. A commission may contract with private individuals or firms for professional services deemed necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this article. Officers and employees of a commission shall be public employees. Comparability with existing wage classifications, pay plans, and other benefits of political subdivisions in its area shall be considered by a commission when carrying out this Code section.    (Code 1981, §50-8-90, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-91 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-91. Establishment of Advisory Committees; Appointment of Members; Compensation

 A commission may establish and appoint persons to advisory committees to assist the commission in the performance of its duties. Members of advisory committees shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses as determined by the commission.    (Code 1981, §50-8-91, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-92 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-92. Development Guides; Contents

 A commission shall prepare and adopt and from time to time amend, change, or repeal, after appropriate study and such public hearings as may be deemed necessary, comprehensive development guides for its area. The development guides shall consist of policy statements, goals, standards, programs, and maps prescribing an orderly and economic development, public and private, of the area. The development guides shall be based upon and encompass physical, economic, and health needs of the area and shall take into consideration future development which may have an impact on the area including, but not limited to, such matters as land use not including zoning, water and sewerage systems, storm drainage systems, parks and open spaces, land needs and the location of airports, highways, transit facilities, hospitals, public buildings, and other community facilities and services.    (Code 1981, §50-8-92, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-94 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-94. Submission by Municipality and County of Area Plan; Comment and Recommendation; Public Hearing Upon Request for Reconsideration of Recommendation

  Each municipality within an area and each county within an area shall submit to the commission for comment and recommendation thereon every area plan prepared by such municipality or county. The commission shall maintain all area plans in its files available for inspection by members of the public. No action shall be taken by any municipality or county to put an area plan into effect until 60 days have elapsed after its submission to the commission. Within ten days after submission, the commission shall notify each municipality or county which may be affected by the area plan submitted of the general nature of the plan, the date of submission, and the identity of the submitting municipality or county. Political subdivisions contiguous to the submitting municipality or county shall be notified in all cases by the commission. Within 30 days after receipt of such notice, a municipality or county may present its views to the commission.   If, from its own investigation, from the views presented by a municipality or county affected by the area plans submitted, or otherwise, the commission finds that there are any inconsistencies between the area plan and the area's development guides, the commission may recommend modification of the area plan in such manner as to be consistent with the area's guides.   A submitting municipality or county may request reconsideration of any recommendation by a commission at a public hearing. Such public hearing shall be held by the commission within 30 days after receipt of such request. Notice stating the time and place of each public hearing shall be mailed by the secretary of the commission, at least five days prior to the hearing, to the submitting municipality or county, all affected municipalities and counties, appropriate state regulatory boards and agencies, and members of the commission.   Within 30 days after a public hearing, the commission shall make its recommendations known to the submitting municipality or county, the affected municipalities and counties, and appropriate state regulatory boards and agencies.   Nothing in this Code section shall limit or compromise the right of a municipality or county to establish and administer its own zoning laws and regulations.     (Code 1981, §50-8-94, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-95 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-95. Submission by Public Entity of Area Plan; Review; Public Hearing Upon Request for Reconsideration of Recommendation

  A commission shall review every area plan prepared for use within the area by a public authority, public commission, public board, public utility, or public agency. Each such area plan shall be submitted to the commission by the public authority, public commission, public board, public utility, or public agency preparing the plan before any action is taken to put the plan into effect.   No action shall be taken to put any area plan into effect until 60 days have elapsed after its submission to the commission or until the commission finds and notifies the submitting public authority, public commission, public board, public utility, or public agency that the area plan is not inconsistent with its development guides, whichever first occurs. If, within 60 days after the date of submission, the commission finds that an area plan is inconsistent with its development guides, the commission may recommend modification of the area plan or such part thereof in such a manner as to be consistent with its development guides.   A submitting public authority, public commission, public board, public utility, or public agency may request reconsideration of any recommendation of the commission at a public hearing. Such public hearing shall be held by the commission within 30 days of such request. Notice stating the time and place of a public hearing shall be mailed, at least five days prior to the hearing, to the submitting public authority, public commission, public board, public utility, or public agency; all affected municipalities and counties within the area; appropriate state regulatory boards and agencies; and members of the commission.   Within 30 days of such public hearing, the commission shall make its recommendations known to the submitting authority, commission, board, utility, or agency, all affected municipalities and counties in the area, and appropriate state regulatory boards and agencies.     (Code 1981, §50-8-95, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-96 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-96. Commission to Review All Applications of Governmental Entities for State or Federal Loan or Grant; Procedure

 A commission shall review all applications of municipalities, counties, authorities, commissions, boards, or agencies within the area for a loan or grant from the United States, the State of Georgia, or any agency thereof if review by a region-wide agency or body is required by federal or state law, rule, or regulation. In each case requiring review, the municipality, county, authority, commission, board, or agency shall, prior to submitting its application to the United States or State of Georgia or agency thereof, transmit the same to the commission for its review. The comments of the commission shall then become a part of the application, to be appended thereto when finally submitted for the consideration of the United States, the State of Georgia, or any agency thereof.    (Code 1981, §50-8-96, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-97 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-97. Commission to Engage in Continuous Program of Research, Study, and Planning of Matters Affecting Its Area

 A commission shall engage in a continuous program of research, study, and planning of matters affecting its area including but not limited to:    Land use;   Transportation within the area, including highways, railroads, airports, streets, and mass transit;   The acquisition and financing of facilities for the disposal of solid waste material for the area and the means of financing such facilities;   The acquisition and financing of storm water drainage facilities for the area and the means of financing such facilities;   The acquisition and financing of suitable major parks and open spaces within and adjacent to the area;   The control and prevention of air and water pollution;   Environmental quality;   Law enforcement agencies and increased efficiency of the criminal justice systems in the area;   Planning for the provision of health facilities and services; and   The feasibility of the consolidation of common services of political subdivisions.     (Code 1981, §50-8-97, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-98 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-98. Determination of Whether Plan Is Area Plan Under Code Section 50-8-80; Procedure; Authorization to Adopt Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations

  A commission shall have and exercise all power and authority which may be necessary or convenient to enable it to perform and carry out the duties and responsibilities imposed on it by this article.   A commission shall have the authority to determine whether or not a plan is an area plan as defined by paragraph (2) of Code Section 50-8-80. Any member of the commission, governing body of a political subdivision or public authority, commission, board, utility, or agency whose plans may be area plans may request in writing that the commission determine whether a plan is an area plan as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 50-8-80. A commission shall make such determination within 15 days after such request and shall afford the requesting party the right to be heard prior thereto. The determination shall be in writing and shall state the basis therefor.   A commission shall also be authorized to adopt bylaws and rules and regulations concerning all aspects of its functions and operations. Such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be determinative and control all matters unless expressly contradicted or forbidden by other provisions of law.     (Code 1981, §50-8-98, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-99 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-99. Authorization to Accept Gifts, Loans, and Grants From Governments and Agencies

 In carrying out the purposes of this article, a commission shall be authorized to contract with, apply for, and accept gifts, loans, and grants from federal, state, or local governments, public agencies, semipublic agencies, or private agencies, to expend such funds, and to carry out cooperative undertakings or contracts with any such government or agency.    (Code 1981, §50-8-99, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51; Ga. L. 1983, p. 3, § 39.)
GA Code § 50-8-100 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-100. Annual Report to General Assembly and to Each Political Subdivision and Supporting Agency; Contents

 On or before February 1 of each year, a commission shall report to the General Assembly of this state and to each political subdivision and supporting agency within its area. The report shall include:    A statement of the commission's receipts and expenditures by category for the preceding calendar year;   A budget for the calendar year during which the report is filed including an outline of its program for such year;   An explanation of any development guides adopted for the area during the preceding calendar year;   A listing of all applications for federal moneys made by political subdivisions within the area submitted to the commission for review during the preceding calendar year;   A listing of area plans of political subdivisions submitted to the commission during the previous calendar year; and   Recommendations of the commission for legislation affecting the area, including legislation affecting the organization and functions of the commission.     (Code 1981, §50-8-100, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-102 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-102. Submission of Negative or Unfavorable Recommendation Based Upon Stale Data

 A commission shall not submit a negative or unfavorable recommendation which is based upon any data which has been accumulated for a period of time in excess of 24 months where more current data is available.    (Code 1981, §50-8-102, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-103 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 4 - Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions|§ 50-8-103. Determination of Effective Dates of Certain Code Sections by Resolution of Commission or by Operation of Law

 Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a commission shall determine by resolution the timing and sequence of the assumption of such duties, powers, and obligations it may have under Code Sections 50-8-88, 50-8-89, and Code Sections 50-8-93 through 50-8-96 and such Code sections shall not become effective until the date specified in such resolution. However, all such Code sections shall become effective on January 1 of the year following the year in which a commission is created.    (Code 1981, §50-8-103, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51.)
GA Code § 50-8-120 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 5 - Rural Economic Development|§ 50-8-120. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Rural Economic Development Law."    (Code 1981, §50-8-120, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 1142, § 1.)
GA Code § 50-8-121 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 5 - Rural Economic Development|§ 50-8-121. Rural Economic Development Areas

 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.    (Code 1981, §50-8-121, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 1142, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1317, § 6.24; Ga. L. 2008, p. 181, § 18/HB 1216.)