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GA Code § 36-80-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 80 - General Provisions|§ 36-80-22. Definitions; Restrictions; Requirements

  As used in this Code section, the term:   "Agreement" means any written private contract for solid waste collection services between a firm and any commercial client.   "Commercial client" means any private, nonresidential business entity or person required to have a business license who contracts with a firm for solid waste collection services.   "Displacement" means the displacing of any firm's agreement by annexation, deannexation, or incorporation of a municipality.   "Firm" means a private solid waste collection firm.   "Governmental action" means the invalidation of any firm's existing agreement by a local government by a law, rule, or regulation, provided that such law, rule, or regulation is not enacted pursuant to an emergency as declared by the governing authority of the local government.   "Local government" means a county, municipal corporation, or any county-municipal consolidated government.     Prior to a firm receiving any protection under this Code section, the firm shall first establish that at least 30 days prior to the effective date of any governmental action or displacement, the firm is providing solid waste collection services in the county or municipality pursuant to an agreement.   A firm's agreement with a private commercial entity or person that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be invalidated by any governmental action or displacement. This subsection shall not prevent commercial clients from discontinuing an agreement with a firm pursuant to the terms of any agreement such commercial client may have with a firm.   Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code section, in order to protect the public health and safety, a local government shall have the authority to adopt local laws, rules, or regulations establishing standards and procedures for the collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclables generated by a commercial client.     (Code 1981, §36-80-22, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 1019, § 1/SB 154.)
GA Code § 36-80-25 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 80 - General Provisions|§ 36-80-25. Financing of Public Projects by Local Entities

  As used in this Code section, the term "project" means and includes hospitals, health care facilities, dormitories, office buildings, clinics, housing accommodations, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, extended care facilities, and other health related facilities, whether public or private.   To the extent that the Constitution of Georgia permits the General Assembly by law to further define the powers and duties of any local government authority, as defined in Code Section 36-80-16, whose purpose includes the public purpose of developing or promoting trade, commerce, or industry, and to enlarge or restrict the same, each such local government authority is authorized and shall have the power to finance (by loan, grant, lease, or otherwise), refinance, construct, erect, assemble, purchase, acquire, own, repair, remodel, renovate, rehabilitate, modify, maintain, extend, improve, install, sell, equip, expand, add to, operate, or manage projects and to pay the cost of any project from the proceeds of revenue bonds of such a local government authority or any other funds of such local government authority, or from any contributions or loans by persons, corporations, limited or general partnerships, or other entities, all of which such a local government authority is authorized to receive, accept, and use. To the extent that any project serves a governmental function, the General Assembly finds and determines that such a project by its nature comprises both public and private components that are integrated so as to produce the desired public purpose and that therefore carrying out such a project is proper and authorized for such a local government authority under the Constitution of Georgia.     (Code 1981, §36-80-25, enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 266, § 6/HB 192.)   Cross references.   - State debt, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. VII, Sec. IV.
GA Code § 36-80-27 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 80 - General Provisions|§ 36-80-27. Advertisement of Bid or Proposal Opportunities

 If a bid or proposal opportunity is extended by a county, municipal corporation, or local board of education for goods, services, or both, valued at $100,000.00 or more, such bid or proposal opportunity shall be advertised by such respective local governmental entity in the Georgia Procurement Registry, as established in subsection (b) of Code Section 50-5-69, at no cost to the local governmental entity. Such bid or proposal opportunity shall be advertised on such registry for the same period of time, as set by ordinance or policy, if any, as the county, municipality, or local board of education advertises bid or proposal opportunities in the official legal organ or other media normally utilized by the local governing entity. Each advertisement shall include such details and specifications as will enable the public to know the extent and character of the bid or proposal opportunity.    (Code 1981, §36-80-27, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 926, § 1/HB 489; Ga. L. 2019, p. 283, § 1/HB 322.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2018, Code Section 36-80-26, as enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 926, § 1/HB 489, was redesignated as Code Section 36-80-27.   Law reviews.   - For article, "Construction Law," see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 51 (2018).
GA Code § 36-83-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 83 - Local Government Investment Pool|§ 36-83-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Local Government Investment Pool Act."   (Ga. L. 1980, p. 1715, § 1.)
GA Code § 36-83-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 83 - Local Government Investment Pool|§ 36-83-2. Legislative Findings; Purpose of Chapter

  The General Assembly finds that the public interest is served by maximum and prudent investment of idle public funds so that the need for taxes and other public revenues is decreased commensurately with the earnings on such investments.   The purpose of this chapter is to secure the maximum public benefit from the deposit and investment of public funds and, in furtherance of such purpose, to:   Authorize the State Depository Board to establish and maintain a continuing state-wide policy for the deposit and investment of public funds under its control;   Establish a state administered pool for the investment of local government funds;   Authorize the investment of local public funds through the local government investment pool created by this chapter; and   Permit, upon approval by the State Depository Board, any body created for a public purpose to invest funds through the local government investment pool.     The General Assembly finds that the objectives of this chapter will best be obtained through improved money management, emphasizing the primary requirements of safety and liquidity and recognizing the different investment objectives of operating and permanent funds and the effect of the investment of public funds within the state or its localities upon respective state and local social and economic conditions.    (Ga. L. 1980, p. 1715, § 2; Ga. L. 1986, p. 205, § 1.)
GA Code § 36-83-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 83 - Local Government Investment Pool|§ 36-83-3. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Depository institution" means any commercial bank or trust company, mutual savings bank, savings and loan association, or building and loan association existing under the laws of this state or of the United States and domiciled in this state.   "Local government" means any municipality, county, school district, special district, or other political subdivision of this state, as well as any department, agency, or board of that political subdivision, including but not limited to a public library, which has been authorized to make separate deposits to its own account under this chapter by the governing authority of the political subdivision of which it is a department, agency, or board.    (Ga. L. 1980, p. 1715, § 3; Ga. L. 1983, p. 455, § 1.)
GA Code § 36-83-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 83 - Local Government Investment Pool|§ 36-83-4. Authorized Investments; Delegation of Investment Authority to Financial Officer; Objective of Investment

    Subject to the procedures set forth in this chapter, the governing authority of any local government may invest and reinvest any money subject to its control and jurisdiction in:   Obligations of this state or of other states;   Obligations issued by the United States government;   Obligations fully insured or guaranteed by the United States government or a United States government agency;   Obligations of any corporation of the United States government;   Prime bankers' acceptances;   The local government investment pool established by Code Section 36-83-8;   Repurchase agreements; and   Obligations of other political subdivisions of this state.     Subject to the procedures set forth in this chapter, any other body created for a public purpose may, upon obtaining prior approval of the State Depository Board, invest and reinvest any money subject to its control and jurisdiction in the local government investment pool established by Code Section 36-83-8.     The governing authority of any local government, by resolution or ordinance, may delegate the investment authority provided under subsection (a) of this Code section to the treasurer or other financial officer charged with custody of the funds of the local government.   In selecting among avenues of investment or among institutional bids for deposits, the highest rate of return shall be the objective, given equivalent conditions of safety and liquidity.   This Code section shall in no way impair the power of a unit of local government to hold funds in deposit accounts with eligible depository institutions.    (Ga. L. 1980, p. 1715, § 4; Ga. L. 1986, p. 205, § 2; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 36.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Hospital authorities not eligible.    - Hospital authorities created pursuant to the "Hospital Authorities Law" are not eligible to participate in the local government investment pool created by O.C.G.A. § 36-83-8. 1982 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 82-78.
GA Code § 36-83-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 83 - Local Government Investment Pool|§ 36-83-5. Pledge of Collateral From Depository Institutions

 Local governments shall require from a depository institution a pledge of collateral as provided in Chapter 8 of Title 45.   (Ga. L. 1980, p. 1715, § 5.)
GA Code § 36-83-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 83 - Local Government Investment Pool|§ 36-83-6. Interfund Pooling for Investment Purposes

  Local governments may effect and are encouraged to effect temporary transfers among separate funds, for the purpose of pooling amounts available for investment.   This pooling may be accomplished through interfund advances and other appropriate means consistent with recognized principles of governmental accounting, if:   Moneys are available for the investment period required;   The investment fund can repay the advance by the time needed;   The transactions are fully and promptly recorded;   The interest earned is credited to the loaning or advancing fund; and   The transaction does not violate subsection (d) of Code Section 36-83-8 with respect to prior agreements, laws, or covenants which may restrict pooling.      (Ga. L. 1980, p. 1715, § 6.)
GA Code § 36-83-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 83 - Local Government Investment Pool|§ 36-83-7. State Technical Assistance

 The State Depository Board, through the state treasurer, may assist local governments in developing effective cash management policies and in investing funds that are temporarily in excess of operating needs by:    Explaining investment opportunities provided by the local government investment pool to local governments through publications and other appropriate means;   Informing local governments of the state's practice and experience in investing short-term funds; and   In consultation with the Department of Community Affairs, providing technical assistance in the investment of idle funds to municipalities and counties that request such assistance.    (Ga. L. 1980, p. 1715, § 7; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1402, § 18; Ga. L. 2010, p. 863, § 3/SB 296; Ga. L. 2012, p. 775, § 36/HB 942.)
GA Code § 36-84-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 84 - Purchasing Preferences|§ 36-84-1. Preferences for Products Manufactured in Georgia; Reasonableness

  As used in this Code section, the term "local government" means a county, municipality, or consolidated government.   Local governments, when contracting for or purchasing supplies, materials, equipment, or agricultural products, excluding beverages for immediate consumption, shall give preference as far as may be reasonable and practicable to such supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products as may be manufactured or produced in this state. Such preference shall not sacrifice quality.   In determining whether such a preference is reasonable in any case where the value of a contract for or purchase of such supplies, materials, equipment, or agricultural products exceeds $100,000.00, the local government shall consider, among other factors, information submitted by the bidder which may include the bidder's estimate of the multiplier effect on gross state domestic product and the effect on public revenues of the state and the effect on public revenues of political subdivisions resulting from acceptance of a bid or offer to sell Georgia manufactured or produced goods as opposed to out-of-state manufactured or produced goods. Any such estimates shall be in writing. No local government shall divide a contract or purchase which exceeds $100,000.00 for the purpose of avoiding the requirements of this subsection.   Nothing in this Code section shall negate the requirements of Code Section 50-5-73.     (Code 1981, §36-84-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 204, § 2/SB 44.)
GA Code § 36-85-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 85 - Interlocal Risk Management Agencies|§ 36-85-3. Board of Trustees

 Each intergovernmental contract establishing an intergovernmental risk management agency shall provide for a board of trustees which shall govern the agency. Such board shall be authorized to administer the agency in accordance with the provisions of the intergovernmental contract establishing the agency and shall be authorized to adopt such bylaws, rules, and regulations as may be necessary or desirable in administering such agency.    (Code 1981, §36-85-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1496, § 1.)
GA Code § 36-85-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 85 - Interlocal Risk Management Agencies|§ 36-85-4. Agency Not an Insurer

 An interlocal risk management agency created pursuant to this chapter is not an insurance company or an insurer under Title 33, and the development and administration by such agency of one or more group self-insurance funds shall not constitute doing business as an insurer.    (Code 1981, §36-85-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1496, § 1.)
GA Code § 36-85-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 85 - Interlocal Risk Management Agencies|§ 36-85-6. Approval of Certificate; Renewal

  The Commissioner shall examine the application made under Code Section 36-85-5 to determine whether the agency and any established fund will be able to comply with this chapter and applicable rules and regulations. If the Commissioner finds that the agency and any established fund are capable of complying with such requirements, he shall issue a certificate of authority to the agency.   If the Commissioner refuses to issue a certificate of authority, he shall issue an order setting forth the reasons for refusal and forward it to the agency. A copy of the order shall be sent to each member of the fund.   Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 36-85-5, the Commissioner shall approve or disapprove the application for a certificate of authority within 60 days of receipt by him of the application and all of the supporting information requested.   The Commissioner may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke the certificate of authority of any agency, in accordance with Code Section 36-85-12, for failure of the agency to comply with any provision of this chapter or with any of the rules, regulations, or orders of the Commissioner issued pursuant thereto.   The certificate shall be renewed annually in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner.     (Code 1981, §36-85-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1496, § 1.)
GA Code § 36-85-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 85 - Interlocal Risk Management Agencies|§ 36-85-7. Funds to Be Maintained

 Each fund formed pursuant to this chapter shall possess and thereafter maintain minimum surplus in an amount such as the Commissioner may reasonably establish or subsequently require for the protection of the members. The Commissioner may authorize a fund to maintain a deposit with the Commissioner consisting of securities eligible for deposit by domestic insurance companies in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title 33 or, for a period not to exceed 60 months, to post a surety bond in lieu of maintaining the minimum surplus required by this Code section.    (Code 1981, §36-85-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1496, § 1.)
GA Code § 36-85-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 85 - Interlocal Risk Management Agencies|§ 36-85-8. Investment of Assets

 The investable assets of a fund may be invested in securities or other investments permitted by the laws of this state for the investment of assets constituting the legal reserves of property and casualty insurance companies or in such other securities or investments as the Commissioner may permit such insurers to invest their funds under Title 33. Such investments shall be subject to the same terms, conditions, and limitations which apply to property and casualty insurance companies under Title 33.    (Code 1981, §36-85-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1496, § 1.)
GA Code § 36-85-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 85 - Interlocal Risk Management Agencies|§ 36-85-9. Local Government Liability for Funds

 Each county or municipality shall be jointly and severally liable for all legal obligations of a fund which arise out of an event which occurred while such county or municipality was a member of such fund; provided, however, that a fund shall not assume a risk greater than an amount to be determined by the Commissioner; and provided, further, that this legal obligation may be enforced by an assessment against such member as provided in the bylaws of the agency.    (Code 1981, §36-85-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1496, § 1.)
GA Code § 36-85-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 85 - Interlocal Risk Management Agencies|§ 36-85-10. Contracts Between Agency and Administrator

  If an agency contracts with an administrator, the agency and the administrator must enter into a written agreement which shall be subject to review and approval by the Commissioner in accordance with this Code section and which shall contain at least the following:   A contractual provision obligating the administrator to obtain and maintain such bonds, deposits, or insurance coverage as may be required to be maintained by this chapter; and   A requirement that errors and omissions coverage or other appropriate liability insurance in an amount which is not less than that specified by the rules and regulations of the Commissioner be maintained at all times by the administrator.     The terms of any such agreement shall be reasonable and equitable, and the agreement and any amendments thereto shall be filed with the Commissioner at least 30 days prior to their use. Any such agreement and any and all amendments thereto which have not been specifically disapproved by the Commissioner within 30 days after the filing thereof shall be deemed to be approved.   A copy of the agreement and any and all amendments thereto shall be furnished to each agency or fund member upon request.     (Code 1981, §36-85-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1496, § 1.)
GA Code § 36-85-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 36 - Local Government|Chapter 85 - Interlocal Risk Management Agencies|§ 36-85-11. Fidelity Bond and Errors and Omissions Insurance; Administrators to Maintain Office in State

  The Commissioner shall require each administrator to have and maintain a fidelity bond in an amount which the Commissioner deems appropriate but which is not less than $100,000.00.   Errors and omissions coverage or other appropriate liability insurance in an amount which is not less than that specified by the rules and regulations of the Commissioner shall be maintained at all times by an administrator of a fund; and a certificate by the insurer or other appropriate evidence of such coverage shall be filed with the Commissioner by the fund.   Each administrator shall maintain an office in this state for the payment, processing, and adjustment of the claims of the fund or funds which it represents.     (Code 1981, §36-85-11, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1496, § 1.)