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GA Code § 20-11-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 11 - Georgia Tech Research Institute|§ 20-11-2. Duties

 It shall be the duty of the Georgia Tech Research Institute to:    Conduct original research; to perform and verify experiments; to make investigations in any and all branches of engineering, manufacturing, and the industries and the sciences related thereto; and to compile data relating to such research for their promotion in the interests of the people;   Formulate and implement a program of research which will seek to enhance the economic and industrial development of this state through the search for new or improved products, devices, and processes; through the development of new uses for Georgia's existing and potential resources; through the pursuit of scientific knowledge and learning and the dissemination thereof; through the search for new economic opportunities; and through technical assistance to the existing and future industrial community;   Render assistance to national programs of science, technology, and preparedness; and   Conduct such other research, experiments, and investigations bearing upon the industries, occupations, and public welfare of the people as may in each case be deemed advisable, practicable, and within the resources of the research institute.    (Ga. L. 1919, p. 367, § 2; Code 1933, § 32-302, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 1131, § 2; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1675, § 2; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 20.)
GA Code § 20-11-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 11 - Georgia Tech Research Institute|§ 20-11-3. Center for Industrial Development; Industrial Extension Service Field Offices or Substations

 A center for industrial development shall be created in connection with the Georgia Tech Research Institute for the purpose of meeting more effectively the needs of business and industry and of local groups engaged in economic development and furthering and strengthening of the research institute's present program, including the establishment of such additional research and related services as may be necessary to make possible the more effective development of the state's industrial resources and potentials. To utilize effectively the talents of the research institute's staff of scientists, engineers, and technicians on the needs of local development groups and of business and industry, the research institute's present program shall be extended as rapidly as its financial condition will permit to provide a state-wide industrial extension service through the establishment of field offices or substations. The location of each field office or substation shall be determined by the director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute, who shall choose each location on the basis of its advantages to the research institute's overall program and the further development of the state's resources. In addition to being responsible for providing technical advice and assistance to local development groups and to established business and industry, each field office or substation shall have as its further purpose the collection of data on local resources and the evaluation of existing and potential industrial opportunities.   (Code 1933, § 32-302, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 1131, § 3; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1675, § 2; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 20.)
GA Code § 20-11-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 11 - Georgia Tech Research Institute|§ 20-11-4. Bulletins

 Bulletins giving results of the research, investigations, and experiments or reports of progress shall be published at the Georgia Tech Research Institute at least once in 12 months. Copies shall be sent to such persons, newspapers, institutions, and libraries interested in research, engineering, manufacturing, and industry as may request them as far as the means of the research institute will permit. Copies of the reports are to be sent, free of all charges, to the state geologist and other state officials requesting them.   (Ga. L. 1919, p. 367, § 3; Code 1933, § 32-303; Code 1933, § 32-304, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 1131, § 4; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1675, § 2; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 20.)
GA Code § 20-11-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 11 - Georgia Tech Research Institute|§ 20-11-5. Appropriations for Research Institute; Payment

 All moneys appropriated by the General Assembly for the establishment and operation of the Georgia Tech Research Institute, together with any sums which may be appropriated by the Congress or apportioned to the state from the Treasury of the United States for purposes substantially the same as specified in this chapter, shall be paid to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the conduct of the work of the research institute authorized by this chapter, provided that the board shall formally present to the Governor its acceptance of the conditions of this chapter.   (Ga. L. 1919, p. 367, § 4; Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 48; Code 1933, § 32-304; Code 1933, § 32-305, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 1131, § 5; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1675, § 2; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 20.)
GA Code § 20-11-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 11 - Georgia Tech Research Institute|§ 20-11-6. Conformance to Conditions of Federal Aid

 In the event of Congress making appropriations for the conduct of work similar to that specified in this chapter, the work of the Georgia Tech Research Institute shall conform to the requirements imposed as the conditions for such federal appropriations as may be accepted by the General Assembly in order that the work of the research institute may be aided and extended by means of such federal appropriations for scientific, engineering, and industrial research.   (Ga. L. 1919, p. 367, § 5; Code 1933, § 32-305; Code 1933, § 32-306, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 1131, § 6; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1675, § 2; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 20.)
GA Code § 20-11-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 11 - Georgia Tech Research Institute|§ 20-11-7. Change of Name to "Georgia Tech Research institute."

 The president of the Georgia Institute of Technology is authorized at any time not later than January 1, 1985, in his discretion, to change the name of the Engineering Experiment Station to "Georgia Tech Research Institute" by giving written notice of such change and of the effective date thereof to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Secretary of State of the State of Georgia. The Engineering Experiment Station shall be known and designated as the "Georgia Tech Research Institute" from and after the effective date specified in such notice. The president and his delegate or delegates are authorized to give such additional notice of the name change and the effective date thereof to such other persons and in such manner as the president may deem necessary or desirable.    (Code 1981, §20-11-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1675, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 20.)
GA Code § 20-12-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 12 - Marine Resources Extension Centers and Institute for Oceanographic Studies|§ 20-12-1. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Board of regents" means the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.   "Facility" means a structure or complex of structures approved by the board of regents, including the land thereon, for the purpose of pursuing research, academic, industrial, and other related activities conducted by local, state, or federal government agencies; the university system or any of its component parts; other public or private colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; and private business firms.   "Project" means one or more facilities as defined in paragraph (2) of this Code section.   "University system" means the University System of Georgia.    (Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 3; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 2203.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 15A Am. Jur. 2d, Colleges and Universities, § 1.   C.J.S.   - 14A C.J.S., Colleges and Universities, §§ 1, 2.
GA Code § 20-12-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 12 - Marine Resources Extension Centers and Institute for Oceanographic Studies|§ 20-12-2. Development of Marine Resources Extension Centers and Institute for Oceanographic Studies

 The board of regents shall establish and operate one or more marine resources extension centers and an institute for oceanographic studies, known as the Oceanographic Research Center. The board of regents may delegate to one or more of its members or to its officers, agents, and employees such powers and duties as it may deem proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The board of regents may contract with any department, board, or agency of the state, local, or federal government; public or private colleges and universities not component units of the university system; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; private business firms; and individuals as shall be consonant with all the purposes of this chapter.   (Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 1; Ga. L. 1969, p. 754, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 2203.)
GA Code § 20-12-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 12 - Marine Resources Extension Centers and Institute for Oceanographic Studies|§ 20-12-4. Cooperation With Other States

 In the event that other states may desire to collaborate in the development of the complex, the board of regents is authorized to enter into agreements with the agencies or institutions of any other states for the participation in, or the joint use of, the complex.   (Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 6; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 2203.)
GA Code § 20-12-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 12 - Marine Resources Extension Centers and Institute for Oceanographic Studies|§ 20-12-5. Leasing Projects

 The board of regents is authorized, as owner of such projects as it may construct, to offer, as lessor, to lease such projects for terms not exceeding 50 years from the date of execution. Such leases may provide for the advance payment of agreed sums of yearly or monthly rental, which payments may begin on execution of leases, such dates being prior to the completion of such projects or otherwise, and may obligate the lessees or their successors, or both, to pay such sums for the lease of such projects and in addition, to obligate themselves to pay for or perform all maintenance, upkeep, and repair or any other reasonable expense of such projects, provided that no such lease shall be binding upon or a valid act of the board of regents as to a lessee where the lessee is any state government agency until and unless the board of regents shall have secured a certificate from the state auditor that the yearly rental obligations under such lease shall fall within the existing power of such state agency to make such obligations.   (Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 7; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 2203.)
GA Code § 20-12-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 12 - Marine Resources Extension Centers and Institute for Oceanographic Studies|§ 20-12-6. Rentals and Other Charges; Contracts as to Use of Projects

 The board of regents is authorized to fix rentals and other charges which the lessees shall pay to the board of regents for the use of each project, to charge and collect them, and to lease and make contracts with lessees with respect to the use of such lessees of any project.   (Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 8; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 2203.)
GA Code § 20-12-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 12 - Marine Resources Extension Centers and Institute for Oceanographic Studies|§ 20-12-7. Rules and Regulations for Projects

 The board of regents shall prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of each project constructed under this chapter, including rules and regulations to ensure maximum use of each such project.   (Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 9; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 2203.)
GA Code § 20-12-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 12 - Marine Resources Extension Centers and Institute for Oceanographic Studies|§ 20-12-8. Annual Reports

 The board of regents shall make an annual report to the General Assembly which shall include a report on all funds and properties received or disbursed under this chapter.The board of regents shall not be required to distribute copies of the annual report to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the members of the availability of the report in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient.   (Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 10; Ga. L. 2005, p. 1036, § 18/SB 49.)
GA Code § 20-12-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 12 - Marine Resources Extension Centers and Institute for Oceanographic Studies|§ 20-12-9. Liberal Construction

 This chapter, being for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.   (Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 11.)
GA Code § 20-13-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 13 - Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Act|§ 20-13-1. Establishment of Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

  There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation; and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of this state.   The commission shall have perpetual existence.Any change in name or composition of the commission shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under this chapter or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this chapter.   The commission shall be attached to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for administrative purposes only, as provided for in Code Section 50-4-3.     (Code 1981, §20-13-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 594, § 1.)
GA Code § 20-13-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 13 - Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Act|§ 20-13-2. Membership; Appointment; Terms of Office; Election of Chairperson; Vacancies

  The commission shall be composed of nine members, who shall be appointed by the Governor from the general public. No person may serve on the commission who is also an official, officer, or employee of the state or any of its agencies or instrumentalities or an official, officer, employee, or representative of any public school system.   The term of office for members shall be four years, except for those members whose initial terms begin on July 1, 2001, which terms shall expire on June 30, 2002. Thereafter, their successors shall serve for terms of four years and until a successor is appointed and qualified.   The commission shall elect one of its members as chairperson.   Vacancies which occur in the membership of the commission shall be filled by the Governor.     (Code 1981, §20-13-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 594, § 1; Ga. L. 2001, p. 328, § 1.)   Law reviews.   - For note on the 2001 amendment to this Code section, see 18 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 79 (2001).
GA Code § 20-13-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 13 - Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Act|§ 20-13-3. Remuneration for Members

 The members of the commission shall receive for each day of service expended as a member of the commission the per diem and expense allowances authorized for members of other state boards and commissions, as provided by Code Section 45-7-21.    (Code 1981, §20-13-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 594, § 1; Ga. L. 2001, p. 328, § 2.)   Law reviews.   - For note on the 2001 amendment to this Code section, see 18 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 79 (2001).
GA Code § 20-13-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 13 - Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Act|§ 20-13-4. Meetings

 The commission shall hold regular meetings bimonthly or as necessary as determined by the chairperson.Additional meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the request of three or more of the members.    (Code 1981, §20-13-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 594, § 1.)
GA Code § 20-13-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 13 - Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Act|§ 20-13-5. Functions; Responsibilities

  The Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission is declared to be a public charitable organization created, designed, and intended for the purpose of providing educational, instructional, and public broadcasting services to the citizens of the State of Georgia and making available those services to the citizens of the several states as deemed necessary and feasible.   The commission is authorized to accept and utilize gifts, contributions of money, property, facilities, services, donations, bequests, and appropriations from the State of Georgia or any agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof; or from any individual or corporation; or from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof.   Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the commission will provide for the public broadcasting and other transmission of educational, instructional, and continuing educational programs and telecourses to the various schools and citizens of the State of Georgia.   Upon the submission of its budget request in accordance with the budget submission provisions of Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the "Budget Act," the commission may receive each year a grant appropriated to the board of regents for commission personnel and operating expenses.The commission shall submit a budget request consistent with the process used by other state agencies and commissions.This shall be submitted as a separate budget request through the board of regents as provided for in Code Section 50-4-3.   The members of the commission shall be accountable in all respects as trustees.The commission shall keep suitable and proper books and records of all receipts, income, and expenditures of every kind and shall submit annually to the state auditor or his designated agent for inspection all of the books together with the proper statement of the commission's financial position at the close of its fiscal year.   The Department of Law shall provide legal services to the commission in the same manner as legal services are provided to state departments under Article 2 of Chapter 15 of Title 45; and the provisions of Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16, relating to provision of legal services to state authorities, shall not apply with respect to provision of legal services to the commission.     (Code 1981, §20-13-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 594, § 1.)
GA Code § 20-13-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 13 - Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Act|§ 20-13-6. Executive Director; Appointment

 The Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission shall appoint an executive director of the commission and shall fix his compensation, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the provisions of this chapter.The executive director of the commission shall exercise the overall supervision and direction of the staff of the commission and shall serve at the pleasure of the commission.The commission may assign and delegate to the executive director such responsibilities, powers, and duties as it may deem proper and appropriate, including the authority to execute on behalf of the commission those documents and other filings required by the Federal Communications Commission and other regulatory agencies.    (Code 1981, §20-13-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 594, § 1.)
GA Code § 20-13-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 13 - Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Act|§ 20-13-7. Executive Director; Functions; Powers; Duties

 The executive director shall be responsible for implementing the policies of the commission and for the day-to-day operations of the commission.The executive director shall develop job descriptions for the necessary administrative, production, liaison, and clerical personnel and shall, at his discretion, hire staff necessary for the commission operations.The executive director, with approval of the commission and with advice from the agencies which use its services, shall seek ways to improve these services.To the extent delegated by the commission, the executive director shall represent the commission nationally and shall transmit and interpret the state's position on public telecommunications matters to national, regional, and state bodies as necessary and as directed by the commission.The executive director shall recommend to the commission such advisory councils and memberships as shall be deemed appropriate by the executive director.    (Code 1981, §20-13-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 594, § 1.)
GA Code § 20-13-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 13 - Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Act|§ 20-13-9. Content of Instructional Television

 It is the intent of this chapter that the content of instructional television is clearly and unequivocally the responsibility of the Board of Education, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, and the board of regents for programs and courses within their respective purviews. In consultation with the appropriate agencies, the commission shall make available various public telecommunications services to help enable these agencies to carry out their defined responsibilities and purposes.    (Code 1981, §20-13-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 594, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 632, § 3/HB 49.)
GA Code § 20-13-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 13 - Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Act|§ 20-13-12. Purpose; Exemptions

 It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the commission and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and constitute a public purpose and that the commission will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this chapter. This state warrants and covenants that the commission shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any property owned, acquired, or leased by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of the buildings, towers, and facilities erected or acquired by it or upon any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such buildings, towers, or facilities or upon other income received by the commission.This exemption shall include an exemption from state and local sales and use tax on property purchased by the commission for use exclusively by the commission.    (Code 1981, §20-13-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 594, § 1.)