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GA Code § 10-9-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-9-7. Management of Business and Affairs of Authority; Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations; Quorum; Delegation of Authority to Committees

  The management of the business and affairs of the authority shall be vested in the board of governors, subject to the provisions of this chapter and to the provisions of bylaws adopted by the board of governors as authorized by this chapter.   The board of governors shall have the power to make the bylaws, rules, and regulations for the government of the authority and the operation, management, and maintenance of the project as it may determine appropriate.   A majority of the number of members of the board then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The vote of a majority of the members of the board present at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the board unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by the bylaws of the board of governors.   If the bylaws of the authority so provide, the board of governors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the full board of governors, may designate from among its members an executive committee and one or more other committees, each consisting of two or more members of the board and each of which, to the extent provided in such resolution or the bylaws of the authority, shall have and may exercise such authority as the board of governors may delegate to it. Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws of the authority, any such committee shall act by a majority of its members. The designation of any such committee and the delegation thereto of authority shall not operate to relieve the board of governors or any member thereof of any responsibility imposed by law.     (Code 1981, §10-9-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1985, in the first sentence of subsection (d) "full board of governors" was substituted for "full board of directors".
GA Code § 10-9-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-9-8. Meetings of Board; Notice; Removal of Members From Board

  Meetings of the board of governors, regular or special, shall be held at the time and place fixed by or under the bylaws or, if not so fixed, by the board. Regular meetings of the board may be held with or without notice as prescribed in the bylaws. Special meetings of the board shall be held upon such notice as is prescribed in the bylaws. Unless otherwise prescribed in the bylaws, written notice of the time and place of special meetings of the board shall be given to each member either by personal delivery or by mail, telegram, or cablegram at least two days before the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the board need be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meeting unless required by the bylaws. Meetings of the board may be called by the chairman of the board or by any other person or persons authorized by the bylaws.   Upon receipt of a resolution by a majority of the number of members of the board authorized by this chapter which so certifies and requests, adopted after notice to the defaulting member, the Governor of the state may by executive order remove from membership a member of the board who has failed to attend three consecutive meetings of the board. The action of the Governor shall be final and nonreviewable.     (Code 1981, §10-9-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 10.)
GA Code § 10-9-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-9-10. Exemption of Authority From Taxation

 It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and are public purposes and that the authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this chapter. The authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any property acquired or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the development, construction, operation, or maintenance of any of the projects or facilities erected, maintained, or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such facilities or other income received by the authority and shall not be subject to regulation of its activities in the acquisition, development, construction, operation, or maintenance of any of the projects or facilities acquired, developed, constructed, operated, or maintained by it by any county or municipal corporation of this state. The exemption from taxation provided for in this Code section shall include an exemption from sales and use tax on tangible personal property purchased by the authority for use exclusively by the authority. The revenue bonds or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the authority, their transfer, and the income therefrom shall at all times be exempt from taxation within this state by the state or its municipalities or political subdivisions.    (Ga. L. 1974, p. 174, § 6; Code 1981, §10-9-6; Code 1981, §10-9-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1195, § 4; Ga. L. 2007, p. 309, § 13/HB 219.)   Law reviews.   - For annual survey on local government law, see 71 Mercer L. Rev. 189 (2019).
GA Code § 10-9-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-9-11. Venue and Jurisdiction of Actions Under Chapter

 Any action against the authority to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions of this chapter shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, and such court shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions.    (Ga. L. 1974, p. 174, § 8; Code 1981, §10-9-13; Code 1981, §10-9-11, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-9-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-9-12. Acceptance of Grants, Contributions, and Gifts of Money, Property, or Services

 The authority, in addition to the moneys received from the collection of revenues, rents, and earnings derived under the provisions of this chapter or from the Department of Economic Development, shall have authority to accept from any entity or agency of the United States, of this state, or of any county, municipality, political subdivision, or public authority and from any private individual or entity, grants, contributions, or gifts of either money or property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, or services or other things of value, in the furtherance of the purposes and powers of the authority. Incident to the acceptance of any such grant, contribution, or gift, the authority may accept and bind itself to express terms and conditions imposed incident to the grant, contribution, or gift governing the use and application of the money or property or the use of disposition of any property acquired therewith, provided that such term or condition is expressly accepted by the authority, is consistent with the purposes and powers of the authority under this chapter, and is not inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of this state. Any such term or condition may require the authority to hold any money or property in trust separate from other money or property of the authority and any such money or property so held shall not be subject to any claims against or liability of the authority not arising from the use or application of the money or property so held or the operation of the property so held or acquired therewith.    (Ga. L. 1974, p. 174, § 9; Code 1981, §10-9-8; Code 1981, §10-9-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 6; Ga. L. 1994, p. 421, § 2; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 5.)
GA Code § 10-9-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-9-13. Moneys Received Considered Trust Funds; Exception

 All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this chapter, whether as grants, contributions, or gifts or as revenues, rents, and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter, except that grants, contributions, or gifts, the terms or conditions of which require that the proceeds thereof be held separately in trust, shall be held in the manner and applied solely for the purposes specified.    (Ga. L. 1974, p. 174, § 10; Code 1981, §10-9-9; Code 1981, §10-9-13, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 421, § 3.)
GA Code § 10-9-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-9-16. Duties of Attorney General

 The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority and in connection therewith the provisions of Chapter 15 of Title 45, relating to the Attorney General, shall apply.    (Ga. L. 1973, p. 666, § 3; Ga. L. 1974, p. 174, § 13; Code 1981, §10-9-12; Code 1981, §10-9-16, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1; Ga. L. 1983, p. 3, § 8.)
GA Code § 10-9-16.2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-9-16.2. Disposition of Real Property Not Required by Authority; Excepted Property

  This Code section does not apply to any real property:   Held by the authority for management under Code Section 10-9-5 or contract with the Department of Economic Development pursuant to such Code section;   Held by the authority as lessee under lease from the Department of Economic Development;   Acquired by the authority with the proceeds of revenue bonds issued under Article 3 of this chapter; or   Acquired with the proceeds of appropriations or bonds issued by the state assigned to the authority for management.     If the authority determines, in its sole discretion, that any real property held by it is no longer required for the purposes for which it was originally acquired or that the furtherance of the purposes of the authority would be served thereby, the authority may sell, lease, or otherwise convey, on such terms and conditions and with or without consideration as the authority determines appropriate, such real property to any county or municipality in which such property is located or to an authority created by such county or municipality, for the authorized public purposes of such entity, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, the public purposes set forth in Chapter 42, 44, 61, or 64 of Title 36, relating to local government.     (Code 1981, §10-9-16.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 421, § 4; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 6.)
GA Code § 10-9-17 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-9-17. Powers Declared Supplemental and Additional

 The foregoing Code sections of this chapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of things authorized thereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing.    (Ga. L. 1974, p. 174, § 14; Code 1981, §10-9-15; Code 1981, §10-9-17, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-9-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-9-18. Liberal Construction of Chapter

 This chapter, being for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.    (Ga. L. 1974, p. 174, § 15; Code 1981, §10-9-16; Code 1981, §10-9-18, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-9-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-9-19. Accounts and Audits

 The accounts of the authority created in this chapter shall be kept as separate and distinct accounts and shall be audited by the Department of Audits and Accounts of the state.    (Ga. L. 1974, p. 174, § 16; Code 1981, §10-9-14; Code 1981, §10-9-19, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-9-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 2 - Overview Committee|§ 10-9-20. Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee Created; Composition; Officers; Duties

 There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party, five members of the Senate appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party, the chairperson of the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism or his or her designee, and the chairperson of the Senate Economic Development Committee or his or her designee. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The chairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments from the membership of the committee, and the vice chairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from the membership of the committee. The chairperson and vice chairperson shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. Vacancies in an appointed member's position or in the offices of chairperson or vice chairperson of the committee shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The committee shall periodically inquire into and review the operations of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, as well as periodically review and evaluate the success with which the authority is accomplishing its statutory duties and functions as provided in this chapter.    (Ga. L. 1978, p. 1929, § 1; Code 1981, §10-9-30; Code 1981, §10-9-20, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 386, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 303, § 5/HB 117.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2009, p. 303, § 20, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act is intended to reflect the current internal organization of the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives and is not otherwise intended to change substantive law. In the event of a conflict with any other Act of the 2009 General Assembly, such other Act shall control over this Act."
GA Code § 10-9-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 2 - Overview Committee|§ 10-9-21. Cooperation of Other State Agencies; Staff Members and Independent Consultants

 The state auditor, the Attorney General, and all other agencies of state government, upon request by the committee, shall assist the committee in the discharge of its duties set forth in this article. The committee may employ not more than two staff members and may secure the services of independent accountants, engineers, and consultants.    (Ga. L. 1978, p. 1929, § 2; Code 1981, §10-9-31; Code 1981, §10-9-21, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 10.)
GA Code § 10-9-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 2 - Overview Committee|§ 10-9-22. Authority to Cooperate With Committee; Enforcement Actions; Annual Committee Reports

 The Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority shall cooperate with the committee, its authorized personnel, the Attorney General, the state auditor, the state accounting officer, and other state agencies in order that the charges of the committee, set forth in this article, may be timely and efficiently discharged. The authority shall submit to the committee such reports and data as the committee shall reasonably require of the authority in order that the committee may adequately perform its functions. The Attorney General is authorized to bring appropriate legal actions to enforce any laws specifically or generally relating to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority. The committee shall, on or before the first day of January of each year, and at such other times as it deems necessary, submit to the General Assembly a report of its findings and recommendations based upon the review of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, as set forth in this chapter.    (Ga. L. 1978, p. 1929, § 3; Code 1981, §10-9-32; Code 1981, §10-9-22, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 694, § 20/HB 293.)
GA Code § 10-9-23 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 2 - Overview Committee|§ 10-9-23. Criteria for Evaluating Authority

 In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate the performance of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority consistent with the following criteria:    Prudent, legal, and accountable expenditure of public funds;   Efficient operation; and   Performance of its statutory responsibilities.     (Ga. L. 1978, p. 1929, § 4; Code 1981, §10-9-33; Code 1981, §10-9-23, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-9-24 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 2 - Overview Committee|§ 10-9-24. Expenditure of Funds; Expenses of Committee Members

  The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge of its duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff personnel, paying for services of independent accountants, engineers, and consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties.   The members of the committee shall receive the same compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees.   The funds necessary for the purposes of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government.     (Ga. L. 1978, p. 1929, § 5; Code 1981, §10-9-34; Code 1981, §10-9-24, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-9-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 2 - Overview Committee|§ 10-9-30. Through 10-9-35

 Repealed by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1, effective November 1, 1982.   Editor's notes.   - These Code sections were based on Ga. L. 1978, p. 1929, §§ 1-6.   For current provisions, see Code Sections 10-9-20 through 10-9-24.
GA Code § 10-9-40 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 3 - Revenue Bonds|§ 10-9-40. Issuance of Bonds Authorized; Purpose

 The authority shall have the power and is authorized at one time or from time to time to provide by one or more authorizing resolutions for the issuance of revenue bonds, but the authority shall not have the power to incur indebtedness under this article in excess of the principal sum of $500 million but excluding from such limit bonds issued for the purpose of refunding bonds which have been previously issued. The authority shall have the power to issue such revenue bonds and to use the proceeds thereof for the purpose of paying all or part of the costs of the project to the extent but only to the extent the costs are incurred for the following facilities: multipurpose stadiums or coliseums and related athletic fields, courts, or surfaces, and clubhouses and gymnasiums; facilities for the purveying of goods and services within such stadiums or coliseums; parking facilities and parking areas in connection therewith; facilities deemed necessary or convenient within the structure of such stadiums or coliseums; and related lands, buildings, structures, fixtures, equipment, and personalty appurtenant or convenient to such facilities and the extension, addition, or improvement of such facilities, which facilities are to be operated as part of the project, as such facilities shall be designated in the resolution of the board of governors of the authority authorizing the issuance of such bonds.    (Code 1981, §10-9-40, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 556, § 4; Ga. L. 2017, p. 20, § 1/HB 264; Ga. L. 2019, p. 453, § 1/HB 221.)    The 2017 amendment,  effective July 1, 2017, substituted "$400 million" for "$200 million" in the first sentence of this Code section.    The 2019 amendment,  effective May 2, 2019, substituted "principal sum of $500 million" for "cumulative principal sum of $400 million" in the first sentence of this Code section.
GA Code § 10-9-41 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 3 - Revenue Bonds|§ 10-9-41. Terms and Conditions of Bonds; Form

  The revenue bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest, shall be payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the authority, and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds.   The authority shall determine the form of the revenue bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached thereto, and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the revenue bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and interest thereof, which may be at any bank or trust company within or outside the state.     (Code 1981, §10-9-41, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 556, § 4.)
GA Code § 10-9-42 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center|Article 3 - Revenue Bonds|§ 10-9-42. Signatures; Seal

 In case any officer whose signature or facsimile signature appears on any revenue bonds ceases to be an officer before the delivery of the revenue bonds, the signature or facsimile signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if he had remained in office until the delivery. All such revenue bonds shall be signed by or bear the facsimile signature of the chairman or vice chairman of the board of governors of the authority, and the official seal of the authority shall be affixed thereto and attested by or bear the facsimile signature of the secretary or assistant secretary of the authority; and any bond may be signed, sealed, and attested on behalf of the authority by any such persons as at the actual time of the execution of the revenue bonds shall be duly authorized or hold the proper office, although at the date of the issuance of the revenue bonds such person may not have been so authorized or shall not have held such office. The facsimile signature of any officer of the authority may be imprinted in lieu of manual signature if the authority so directs.    (Code 1981, §10-9-42, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 556, § 4.)