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GA Code § 28-10-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 10 - Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee|§ 28-10-5. Criteria for Committee Evaluation of Georgia Rail Passenger Authority

 In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate the performance of the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority in providing rail passenger service consistent with the following criteria:    Public safety;   Prudent, legal, and accountable expenditure of public funds;   Responsiveness to the needs for rail passenger services;   Economic vitality of the rail passenger system and economic benefits to the state;   Efficient operation; and   Impact on the environment.     (Code 1981, §28-10-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1283, § 2.)
GA Code § 28-10-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 10 - Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee|§ 28-10-6. Expenses and Allowances for Committee Members

 The members of the committee shall receive the same expenses and allowances for their services on the committee as are authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees.    (Code 1981, §28-10-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1283, § 2.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1986, "are" was substituted for "is".
GA Code § 28-10-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 10 - Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee|§ 28-10-7. Effect of Chapter on Responsibilities of the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority

 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority of the responsibilities imposed upon it under Article 9 of Chapter 9 of Title 46.    (Code 1981, §28-10-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1283, § 2; Ga. L. 1993, p. 91, § 28.)
GA Code § 28-11-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act|§ 28-11-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act."    (Code 1981, §28-11-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 874, § 1.)
GA Code § 28-11-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act|§ 28-11-2. Legislative Findings

 The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the fundamental interests of the citizens of Georgia and of the legislature as an equal branch of state government to foster the knowledge, professionalism, and standards of its membership.    (Code 1981, §28-11-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 874, § 1.)
GA Code § 28-11-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act|§ 28-11-3. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Board" means the board of the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute.   "Institute" means the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute.   "Member of the General Assembly" means either an incumbent member or member-elect of the House of Representatives or Senate.   "Vinson Institute" means the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia.     (Code 1981, §28-11-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 874, § 1.)
GA Code § 28-11-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act|§ 28-11-4. Availability of Instructional Classes and Courses; Payment of and Reimbursement of Expenses

  All members of the General Assembly shall be authorized and encouraged to attend and complete a series of instructional classes or courses relating to the organization and operation of state government in general, and the role and powers of the General Assembly in particular. Such courses or classes shall include, but not be limited to, such general topics as the Georgia Constitution, the role of each branch of state government, the organization of state government, the role of state government in the U.S. federal system, the relationship of state and local government, sources of state and local revenue, and the state budgeting process. Additionally, such courses or classes shall include, but not be limited to, topics specifically related to the General Assembly, such as constitutional and statutory law, bill drafting, the legislative process, committee operations, parliamentary rules of procedure, the appropriation process, legislative customs and traditions, duties and responsibilities of members, ethics and rules of conduct, legislative oversight of the executive branch, local legislation, constituent service, legislative use of computers, the Internet, distance learning, public policy issues on the legislative agenda, and such other matters as deemed necessary and appropriate by the board.   All expenses incurred by an incumbent member of the General Assembly related to the course of training and education authorized by subsection (a) of this Code section, including the reasonable costs of housing, travel, meals, instructors, and instructional materials, may be paid from state funds appropriated to the legislative branch for such purposes or from other such funds as become available. In addition, all such expenses shall constitute ordinary and necessary expenses for purposes of subsection (a) of Code Section 21-5-33 and may be reimbursed to members-elect of the General Assembly from campaign contributions.     (Code 1981, §28-11-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 874, § 1.)
GA Code § 28-11-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act|§ 28-11-5. Georgia General Assembly Training Institute

  There is created and established in the legislative branch of government the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute. All costs of operating and conducting the institute shall be paid for from state funds appropriated for such purposes or from other such funds as become available.   With professional staff assistance from the Vinson Institute, the board shall have the power, duty, and authority to design, implement, and administer the course of training and education authorized by Code Section 28-11-4.   The courses of training and education authorized by Code Section 28-11-4 shall be conducted by the institute under such rules, regulations, procedures, policies, requirements, and standards as prescribed from time to time by the board. The initial course each biennium shall be the current Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators at the University of Georgia's Center for Continuing Education in Athens. Participation in the Biennial Institute shall be required to participate in other courses conducted by the institute, except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section.   The board shall establish guidelines and procedures to permit any member of the General Assembly who is unable to attend or complete one or more of the courses of training and education offered by the institute due to medical disability, providential cause, or any other reason deemed sufficient by the board to participate in the remaining courses of education and training provided for under Code Section 28-11-4 for the biennium.   The board shall perform such other duties and have such other powers and authority as may be necessary and proper or as prescribed by general law.     (Code 1981, §28-11-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 874, § 1.)
GA Code § 28-11-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act|§ 28-11-6. Supervision of Georgia General Assembly Training Institute

  The institute shall be under the direction and supervision of the board of the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute. The board shall have the power and duty to organize and advise the institute so that the institute is operated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.   The board shall consist of seven members and shall be composed of six members appointed by the Legislative Services Committee and the director of the Vinson Institute who shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member. In appointing members of the board, the Legislative Services Committee shall select three members from each house and shall attempt to broadly reflect the composition of the General Assembly.     (Code 1981, §28-11-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 874, § 1.)
GA Code § 28-11-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act|§ 28-11-7. Authority of Board to Make Contracts, Leases, or Agreements

 The board is authorized to make such contracts, leases, or agreements as may be necessary and convenient to carry out the duties and purposes for which the board is created. The board is authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with any person, firm, corporation, agency, or educational institution upon such terms and for such purposes as may be deemed advisable by the board.    (Code 1981, §28-11-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 874, § 1.)
GA Code § 28-11-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act|§ 28-11-8. Report on Accomplishments of Institute

 On or before February 1 of each year, the board shall file a report to the members of the Legislative Services Committee. The report shall include a summary of the accomplishments of the institute during the preceding calendar year, including, but not limited to, the total number of members of the General Assembly who attended the course of training and education offered by the institute; an outline of the institute's programs for the current calendar year; an evaluation of the programs and services offered by the institute; and recommendations, if any, for legislation as may be necessary to improve the programs and services offered by the institute.    (Code 1981, §28-11-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 874, § 1.)
GA Code § 28-12-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 12 - Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure|§ 28-12-1. Through 28-12-3

 Repealed by Ga. L. 2015, p. 236, § 1-1/HB 170, effective July 1, 2016.   Editor's notes.   - This chapter consisted of Code Sections 28-12-1 through 28-12-3, relating to the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure and was based on Ga. L. 2015, p. 236, § 1-1/HB 170.
GA Code § 28-13-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 28 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - 2011 Special Council and Committee on Criminal Justice Reform|§ 28-13-1. Through 28-13-4

 Repealed by Ga. L. 2011, p. 35, § 1/HB 265, effective July 1, 2012.
GA Code § 29-6-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 6 - Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds|§ 29-6-1. Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds; Authority to Collect Debts

 The judges of the probate courts are, in their discretion, made the legal custodians and distributors of all moneys up to $15,000.00 due and owing to any minor or incapacitated adult who is in need of a conservator but who has no legal and qualified conservator; and the judges are authorized to receive and collect all such moneys arising from insurance policies, benefit societies, legacies, inheritances, or any other source. Without any appointment or qualifying order, the judge is authorized to take charge of the moneys or funds of the minor or adult by virtue of the judge's office as judge of the probate court in the county of residence of the minor or adult; provided, however, that notice shall be given to the living parents of a minor, if any, or the guardian of an adult, if any. The certificate of the judge that no legally qualified conservator has been appointed shall be conclusive and shall be sufficient authority to justify any debtor in making payment on claims made by the judge.    (Code 1981, §29-6-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 805, § 16/SB 534.)
GA Code § 29-6-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 6 - Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds|§ 29-6-2. Employment of Counsel; Payment of Counsel's Fees

 The judge of the probate court is authorized, in the judge's discretion, to employ counsel to bring an action to recover any amount due to a minor or adult described in Code Section 29-6-1, in the minor's or adult's name or in the name of the judge as custodian, in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The judge of the probate court shall have authority to pay to counsel a reasonable fee out of the funds collected for counsel's services in the proceeding which were necessary to enforce the right of the minor or adult.    (Code 1981, §29-6-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 39 C.J.S., Guardian and Ward, §§ 114, 225, 226, 273.
GA Code § 29-6-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 6 - Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds|§ 29-6-3. Record-Keeping Requirements of Probate Judge

 It shall be the duty of the judge of the probate court to keep a properly indexed complete record of all money received by the judge for minors or adults by virtue of the judge's services under Code Section 29-6-1. The record shall show from what source the funds were derived and to whom and for what the money was paid. The record shall be open for inspection by the public.    (Code 1981, §29-6-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-6-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 6 - Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds|§ 29-6-4. Expenditure of Minor's Funds

 The judge of the probate court who, pursuant to Code Section 29-6-1, receives funds due and owing a minor or adult is authorized and directed to pay from the funds so received whatever amount the judge may think necessary for the support, care, education, health, and welfare of the minor or adult, as well as the funeral and burial expenses of the minor or adult, in case of the individual's death, as in the judge's opinion may be proper and right. The expenditures made by the judge shall be final and no liability shall attach to the judge or the judge's bond by reason of the expenditures when made in good faith.    (Code 1981, §29-6-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-6-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 6 - Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds|§ 29-6-5. Ordering of Conservatorship

 In appropriate cases, the judge of the probate court who holds property or funds pursuant to this chapter may order that a conservatorship be established in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 or 5 of this title and shall distribute any or all of such property or funds to the conservator.    (Code 1981, §29-6-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-6-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 6 - Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds|§ 29-6-6. Requirement to Deposit Excess Funds in Fdic Insured Account

 When any funds due and owing a minor or adult come into the hands of the judge of the probate court and the funds are not needed for the support, care, education, health, and welfare of the minor or adult, it shall be the duty of the judge to place the funds in an account insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the name of the judge as custodian for the minor or adult. There shall be no further liability against the judge or the judge's bond when the deposit is made in good faith.    (Code 1981, §29-6-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-6-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 6 - Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds|§ 29-6-7. Compensation of Judges

 The judges of the probate courts shall receive as compensation for their services under Code Section 29-6-1 the fee specified in subsection (j) of Code Section 15-9-60.    (Code 1981, §29-6-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-6-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 6 - Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds|§ 29-6-8. Bonding Requirements

 Judges of the probate courts shall be held accountable on their official bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties pursuant to Code Section 29-6-1 as custodians and for the proper distribution of funds coming into their hands as such custodians. It is the judge's responsibility to increase his or her official bond if necessary.    (Code 1981, §29-6-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-6-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 6 - Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds|§ 29-6-9. Circumstances Under Which Custodial Property Shall Be Returned

 The judge shall turn over all custodial property held pursuant to this chapter to:    A conservator if the custodial funds exceed $15,000.00;   A minor upon reaching the age of majority;   A former incapacitated adult upon restoration to capacity;   The personal representative of a deceased minor or incapacitated adult; or   The Department of Revenue four years after the death of a minor or incapacitated adult if no proceedings are commenced on that individual's estate or four years after the date a minor who cannot be located would have reached the age of majority.     (Code 1981, §29-6-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 805, § 17/SB 534.)
GA Code § 29-7-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 7 - Veterans Affairs Guardians|§ 29-7-1. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Benefits" means all moneys paid or payable by the United States through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.   "Department" means the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, its predecessors, or its successors.   "Estate" means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with income.   "Income" means moneys received from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and revenue or profit from any property wholly or partially acquired therewith.   "Person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, or an association.   "Secretary" means the secretary of veterans affairs of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the secretary's successor.   "VA guardian" means a person appointed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.   "Ward" means a beneficiary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.     (Code 1981, §29-7-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-7-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 7 - Veterans Affairs Guardians|§ 29-7-2. Involvement of Secretary in Proceedings for Appointment or Discharge of Va Guardian; Jurisdiction; Notification to United States Department of Veterans Affairs

  The secretary shall be a party in interest in any proceedings for the appointment or discharge of a VA guardian and in any proceedings involving the administration of the estate of the ward. Written notice of the time and place for hearing on any petition or pleading or in connection with any proceeding pertaining to a VA guardianship pursuant to this chapter shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the office of the department having jurisdiction over the area in which the ward resides. The notice shall include a copy of the petition or other pleadings and shall be given so as to arrive in due course of mailing not less than 15 days before the date of a hearing or other proceedings, unless otherwise provided in this chapter.   In any proceeding involving a guardianship or conservatorship established pursuant to any other chapter of this title, the office of the department having jurisdiction over the area in which the ward resides may, by giving written notice to the court having jurisdiction over such proceedings and to the guardian or conservator or proposed guardian or conservator, become a party in interest as to the guardianship or conservatorship or proposed guardianship or conservatorship and shall thereafter be entitled to notice as if a guardianship or conservatorship was originally established under this chapter.   The court shall mail to the department office a copy of each order entered in any VA guardianship or other guardianship or conservatorship proceeding wherein the secretary is an interested party.     (Code 1981, §29-7-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-7-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 7 - Veterans Affairs Guardians|§ 29-7-3. Requirement of Secretary That Guardian Be Appointed

 Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the department, the secretary requires, prior to payment of benefits, that a VA guardian be appointed for a ward, the appointment shall be made in the manner provided in this chapter.    (Code 1981, §29-7-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-7-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 7 - Veterans Affairs Guardians|§ 29-7-4. Prima-Facie Evidence of Necessity for Appointment of Va Guardian

 Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a VA guardian for a mentally incompetent ward, a certificate of the secretary or the secretary's duly authorized representative stating that such individual has been rated incompetent by the department on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the department and that the appointment of a VA guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due such ward by the department shall be prima-facie evidence of the necessity for the appointment of a VA guardian. The courts are authorized to appoint a VA guardian for an incompetent ward entitled to any benefits which may be payable to a ward by the department.    (Code 1981, §29-7-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-7-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 7 - Veterans Affairs Guardians|§ 29-7-5. Appointment of Va Guardians for Minors

 Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a VA guardian for a minor, a certificate of the secretary or the secretary's authorized representative setting forth the age of the minor as shown by the records of the department and the fact that the appointment of a VA guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due the minor by the department shall be prima-facie evidence of the necessity for the appointment of a VA guardian.    (Code 1981, §29-7-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-7-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 7 - Veterans Affairs Guardians|§ 29-7-6. Notice

 Upon a petition for the appointment of a VA guardian, notice shall be given to the department office having jurisdiction over the area in which the ward resides, to the proposed ward, and to two adult relatives of the proposed ward by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery by the court. If two adult relatives of the proposed ward cannot be located, notice to one adult relative shall be sufficient. If no adult relative can be located, the court shall give notice of the petition in the newspaper in which legal advertisements of the county in which the ward resides are published once a week for two weeks. After notice has been given or published, the letters of guardianship may, in the discretion of the court, be granted to the petitioner or to some other suitable person. If all parties entitled to notice waive further notice and consent to the notice instanter, the court may, in its discretion, grant letters of guardianship instanter to the petitioner.    (Code 1981, §29-7-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)