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GA Code § 50-6-29 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 6 - Department of Audits and Accounts|Article 2 - State Auditor|§ 50-6-29. Power to Compel Production of Evidence

 For the purpose of more completely discharging the duties resting upon him or her and to discover the truth and to make his or her reports truthful in all matters handled by him or her, the state auditor is empowered to conduct hearings, to summon witnesses, to administer oaths, to take the testimony of such witnesses, and to compel the production, inspection, and copying of documentary evidence, including without limitation evidence in electronic form and documentary evidence that is confidential or not available to the general public, at such time and place as he or she may designate for the purpose of investigating and determining the conduct and record of the employees and officials of any department of the state government. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state auditor shall have access to inspect, compel production of, and copy confidential information in any form unless the law making such information confidential expressly refers to this Code section and qualifies or supersedes it in that particular instance. When the audit or special examination of the state auditor is concluded, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall redact, destroy, or return to the custodial agency all confidential information except that information which the state auditor determines is necessary to retain for audit purposes or to disclose for other public purposes. For audit purposes, the state auditor may retain such confidential information in working papers as is minimally necessary to support findings and to comply with generally accepted governmental auditing standards. The state auditor may also disclose confidential information to other officers independently entitled to its receipt, such as for law enforcement purposes. Except as stated above in this Code section, confidential information in the hands of the state auditor shall have the same confidential status as it does in the hands of the custodial entity, and the state auditor shall protect its confidentiality with at least the care and procedures by which it is protected by the custodial agency or substantially equivalent care and procedures.   (Code 1933, § 40-1805a, enacted by Ga. L. 1937, p. 421, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 524, § 3.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 2 Am. Jur. 2d, Administrative Law, § 34 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 73 C.J.S., Public Administrative Law and Procedure, §§ 145, 147. 81A C.J.S., States, § 226 et seq.
GA Code § 50-6-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 6 - Department of Audits and Accounts|Article 2 - State Auditor|§ 50-6-30. Conducting Hearings; Assistance of Attorney General

 A hearing as provided in Code Section 50-6-29 shall be held in the county where the department or institution being investigated is located and may be presided over by the state auditor. The state auditor shall, at any time when he or she deems necessary, request of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Speaker of the House of Representatives legal assistance in conducting the investigation. Upon such request, the Governor shall designate the Attorney General, his or her assistants, or any special assistant attorney general for the purpose of assisting the state auditor in the prosecution of the investigation.   (Code 1933, § 40-1805a, enacted by Ga. L. 1937, p. 421, § 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 522, § 6/SB 300.)
GA Code § 50-6-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 6 - Department of Audits and Accounts|Article 2 - State Auditor|§ 50-6-31. Procedure for Contempt of Court Where Summons Not Obeyed

 In the event any witness summoned to appear in person or to produce documents fails or refuses to respond to such summons, it shall be the duty of the state auditor to certify the fact of refusal to a judge of the superior court of the county wherein such witness was required and directed to appear for the purpose of giving testimony or producing documentary evidence, which judge shall issue immediately an order to the party commanding him to appear immediately before the state auditor for the purpose of giving testimony or producing documentary evidence as directed in the notice or summons given by the state auditor. In the event of failure to respond to the summons of the court, the party shall be guilty of contempt of that court and shall be dealt with by the court accordingly.   (Code 1933, § 40-1805a, enacted by Ga. L. 1937, p. 421, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 50.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1986, a comma was inserted following "the court" in the last sentence.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 73 C.J.S., Public Administrative Law and Procedure, §§ 144, 159 et seq. 81A C.J.S., State, §§ 226, 227.
GA Code § 50-7-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-1. Creation of Department

 There is created as a part of the executive branch of the state government the Department of Economic Development.   (Ga. L. 1949, p. 249, § 1; Ga. L. 1962, p. 694, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 29.)   Cross references.   - Georgia Tourism Development Act, T. 48, C. 8, A. 5.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Continuation of former offices and positions under merit system.   - All of the offices and positions of employment within the former Department of Commerce which were brought under the merit system continued under the merit system under its successor, the Department of Industry and Trade (now the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism); with the exception of the director and the members of the Board of Commissioners, the board must hire and terminate all personnel subject to the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board. 1967 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 67-151 (opinion rendered prior to Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 and its progeny).
GA Code § 50-7-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-4. Policy-Making Function of Board

 The board shall be the policy-determining body for the department and shall have the duties, powers, authority, and jurisdiction provided in this chapter.    (Ga. L. 1949, p. 249, § 2; Ga. L. 1959, p. 262, § 1; Ga. L. 1962, p. 694, § 2; Code 1981, §50-7-3; Code 1981, §50-7-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 504, § 2; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14.)
GA Code § 50-7-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-5. Compensation and Expenses of Board Members

 The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be entitled to receive actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties. The expenses, including mileage, shall be paid on the same basis as for other state officials and employees.   (Ga. L. 1959, p. 262, §§ 3, 11; Ga. L. 1962, p. 694, § 4; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14.)   Cross references.   - Reimbursement of expenses of state employees generally, § 45-7-20 et seq.
GA Code § 50-7-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-6. Operational Procedures for Board Meetings

 The board shall adopt procedures for its own operation and for the transaction of business including, but not limited to, setting a quorum for meetings and for the transaction of business; setting meeting dates, times, and places; and calling meetings.   (Ga. L. 1959, p. 262, §§ 4, 12; Ga. L. 1962, p. 694, § 5; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14.)
GA Code § 50-7-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-9. Duty of Board to Make Recommendations to Governor and General Assembly Concerning Improvement of Business Conditions

 The board shall make, from time to time, written recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly concerning the improvement of conditions under which business, industry, and agriculture are carried on in the state and the elimination of any restrictions or burdens imposed by law or otherwise which adversely affect or retard the legitimate development and expansion of commerce, business, industry, trade, or agriculture in the state.   (Ga. L. 1949, p. 249, § 16; Ga. L. 1959, p. 262, § 19; Ga. L. 1962, p. 694, § 9; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14.)
GA Code § 50-7-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-10. Authorization for Board to Accept Grants and Gifts

 The board may accept grants and gifts from the federal government; the state government; any county, municipal, or local government; any board, bureau, commission, agency, or establishment of any such government; any other organization, public or private; and any individual or groups of individuals.   (Ga. L. 1949, p. 249, § 17; Ga. L. 1959, p. 262, § 20; Ga. L. 1962, p. 694, § 10; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Use of grant to build airport radio beacon.   - Although the department may lawfully accept a grant from the Governor's emergency fund, such grant may not be utilized, by contract or otherwise, for the purpose of constructing a radio beacon at the Vidalia Municipal Airport. 1967 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 67-322.
GA Code § 50-7-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-11. Use by Board of Accepted Grants or Gifts

 All funds received by the board from grants or gifts made to and accepted by the board pursuant to Code Section 50-7-10 shall be used by the board to pay the expenses and costs of the operation of the department.   (Ga. L. 1949, p. 249, § 18; Ga. L. 1950, p. 182, § 3; Ga. L. 1959, p. 262, § 21; Ga. L. 1962, p. 694, § 11; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14.)
GA Code § 50-7-11.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-11.1. Authority to Administer and Disperse Funds

 In the event the board accepts grants and gifts from the federal government pursuant to Code Section 50-7-10, the board shall also have the authority to administer and disperse those funds for any and all purposes of this article in a manner consistent with the terms of the grant or gift and other applicable laws, the provisions of Code Section 50-7-11 notwithstanding.    (Code 1981, §50-7-11.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 685, § 2/SB 177; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1084, § 2/HB 348; Ga. L. 2018, p. 109, § 3/SB 377.)
GA Code § 50-7-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-13. Revenue From Vending Machine Sales to Offset Maintenance Costs

 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all net revenue derived from the sale of nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, cigarettes, and other articles from vending machines at welcome centers and tourist centers shall be utilized by the Department of Economic Development to offset the cost of maintenance of all welcome centers and tourist centers and litter pickup in these areas. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all net revenue derived from the sale of nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, cigarettes, and other articles from vending machines at safety rest areas shall be utilized by the Department of Transportation to offset the cost of maintenance of all safety rest areas and litter pickup in these areas.   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 132, § 7; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 34.)   Cross references.   - Seizure of vending machines containing cigarettes or cigars upon which tax has not been paid, § 48-11-9.
GA Code § 50-7-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-15. Expenditures for Meals and Expenses of Persons Seeking to Locate Business, Industry, or Tourist Facilities in State

 The Department of Economic Development, in order to make Georgia competitive with other states in securing new business, industry, and tourism, is authorized to expend available funds for the business meals and incidental expenses of bona fide industrial prospects and other persons who attend any meeting at the request of the department to discuss the location or development of new business, industry, or tourism within the state. All such expenditures shall be verified by vouchers showing the date, place, purpose, and persons for whom such expenditures were made. The state auditor shall conduct an audit of such expenditures at least every six months.    (Code 1981, §50-7-15, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 499, § 2; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 36.)   Cross references.   - Gratuities prohibited, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. III, Sec. VI, Para. VI.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1983, p. 499, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "It is the intent of this Act to implement the provisions of Article III, Section VI, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia."
GA Code § 50-7-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-16. Definitions; Acquisition of Property by Department of Economic Development

  As used in this Code section, the term:   "Acquire" means the obtaining of a fee simple interest in real property by any method including, but not limited to, gift, purchase, condemnation, devise, court order, and exchange.   "Lease" means a written instrument under the terms and conditions of which one party out of its own estate grants and conveys to another party or parties an estate for years retaining a reversion in itself after such grant and conveyance.   "Person" means any individual; general or limited partnership; joint venture; firm; private, public, or public service corporation; association; authority; fiduciary; governmental body, instrumentality, or other organization of the state; county of the state; municipal corporation of the state; political subdivision of the state; governmental subdivision of the state; and any other legal entity doing business in the state.   "Project" means a facility to be used in conjunction with trade, commerce, industry, manufacturing, or tourism in the state.   "Rental agreement" means a written instrument the terms and conditions of which create the relationship of landlord and tenant. Under such relationship no estate passes out of the landlord and the tenant has only usufruct.     The Department of Economic Development is authorized to acquire real property and to construct, operate, and maintain such projects as are beneficial to the development of industry, trade, and tourism and to create economic and employment opportunities in the state. The department is authorized, with the approval of the State Properties Commission, to enter into agreements to lease, rent, or convey the real property of any such project with any person in order to accomplish such goals and upon such other terms and conditions as the department may determine to be necessary or convenient for such substantial public benefit and such consideration as may be determined by the department to be fair and equitable to the state under all the circumstances in accordance with the provisions of Article III, Section VI, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of Georgia, relating to gratuities. Subject to such principles, any such lease or rental agreement may be for and in consideration of a minimum of $1.00 annually for each calendar year or portion thereof paid in kind to the Office of the State Treasurer and may arrange for the conveyance of such land for a fixed price, provided that such property be held, constructed, operated, maintained, expanded, or improved by the grantee and its successors and assigns consonant with the purposes of the project and other requirements of the department.     (Code 1981, §50-7-16, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 684, § 2; Ga. L. 2010, p. 863, § 2/SB 296.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2004, "Department of Economic Development" was substituted for "Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism" at the beginning of subsection (b).
GA Code § 50-7-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-7-18. Disposition of Assets of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame

 The department shall receive all assets, excluding all real property and statues, of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Authority and the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Board. The department shall be responsible for any contracts, leases, agreements, or other obligations of such board and authority. The department is substituted as a party to any contract, agreement, lease, or other obligation and is responsible for performance as if it had been the original party and is entitled to all benefits and rights of enforcement by any other parties to such contracts, agreements, leases, or other obligations. The statues owned or controlled by the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame shall be transferred by the department no later than January 1, 2011, to Augusta, Georgia, for public use by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission.    (Code 1981, §50-7-18, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 753, § 2/SB 449.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2010, p. 753, § 4/SB 449, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "The state, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, shall be authorized to sell by competitive bid all real property owned or controlled by the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame or its authority or board for a consideration of not less than the fair market value as determined by the State Properties Commission and not less than the amount of the outstanding bond indebtedness associated with the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. Such sale shall be as provided in Code Section 50-16-39. Such authorization shall expire three years after the effective date of this Act." This Act became effective June 2, 2010.
GA Code § 50-7-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 2 - Promotion of Marine Research and Industrial Activities|§ 50-7-30. Purpose of Article; Authority of Department

 The principal activities of the Department of Economic Development under this article are to promote participation in and arrange for the location of marine research and industrial activities. The department may delegate to its officers, agents, and employees such duties as it may deem proper to carry out the purposes of this article. The department may contract with any department, board, or agency of the state, local, or federal government; the University System of Georgia or any of its component units; other public or private colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; private business firms; and individuals as shall be consonant with the purposes of this article.   (Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 1; Ga. L. 1969, p. 754, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 705; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 37.)   Cross references.   - Powers and duties of Department of Natural Resources relating to development and utilization of coastal and off-shore waters, § 12-5-210 et seq.   Authority of board of regents to establish and operate marine resources extension centers and an institute for oceanographic studies, T. 20, C. 12.
GA Code § 50-7-40 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 3 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|§ 50-7-40. Construction, Operation, and Improvement of Project

 The Department of Economic Development is authorized to acquire, construct, operate, maintain, expand, and improve a project as such term is defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 10-9-3, including each of the facilities described in such paragraph, for the purpose of promoting trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities within this state for the public good and general welfare and, without limitation of the foregoing, with the approval of the State Properties Commission, to acquire land for such purposes.    (Code 1981, §50-7-40, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 556, § 5; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 38.)
GA Code § 50-7-41 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 3 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|§ 50-7-41. Lease of Property to Authority

 In addition to its authority and duties provided under Code Section 10-9-5, the department shall have the authority with the approval of the State Properties Commission to lease any improved or unimproved land or other property acquired by it under Code Section 50-7-40 to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority for a term not to exceed 50 years but upon such other terms and conditions as the department may determine necessary or convenient. Any such lease shall be for and in consideration of $1.00 annually for each calendar year or portion thereof paid in kind to and receipted for by the Office of the State Treasurer and in further consideration of the reasonable compliance by the authority with the requirement that such property be held, constructed, operated, maintained, expanded, or improved for the purposes for which the department was authorized to acquire such property. It is determined that such consideration is good and valuable and sufficient consideration for such lease and in the interest of the public welfare of the State of Georgia and its citizens.    (Code 1981, §50-7-41, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 556, § 5; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1402, § 18; Ga. L. 2010, p. 863, § 2/SB 296.)
GA Code § 50-7-60 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 5 - Civil War Commission|§ 50-7-60. Civil War Commission Created

 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.    (Code 1981, §50-7-60, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 95, § 3/SB 445.)
GA Code § 50-7-62 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 5 - Civil War Commission|§ 50-7-62. Commission Assigned to Department of Economic Development for Administrative Purposes Only

 The commission is assigned to the Department of Economic Development for administrative purposes only.The commissioner of economic development shall appoint personnel within the Department of Economic Development to facilitate the functions of the commission.    (Code 1981, §50-7-62, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 95, § 3/SB 445.)