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GA Code § 50-8-52 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 2 - Regional Commissions|Part 2 - Commission on Regional Planning|§ 50-8-52. Executive Directors of Commissions Acting as Advisers

 Each executive director of each commission established pursuant to Part 1 of this article shall act as an adviser to the Commission on Regional Planning.    (Code 1981, §50-8-52, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 468, § 1/HB 867.)
GA Code § 50-8-140 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 6 - Office of Rural Development; State Advisory Committee on Rural Development|Part 1 - Office of Rural Development|§ 50-8-140. Legislative Intent; Creation of Office

  It is the finding of the General Assembly that economic conditions in rural Georgia can be significantly improved through the creation of a focused and coordinated effort. It is further found that it is appropriate for the state to assist in enhancing economic opportunities and preserving the quality of life in rural communities.   There is created within the Department of Community Affairs the Office of Rural Development in order to address effectively the needs, problems, and opportunities of Georgia's rural areas.     (Code 1981, §50-8-140, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 291, § 1.)
GA Code § 50-8-141 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 6 - Office of Rural Development; State Advisory Committee on Rural Development|Part 1 - Office of Rural Development|§ 50-8-141. Duties and Responsibilities

 The Office of Rural Development is charged and empowered to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:    To serve as the clearing-house and point of contact in state government for information, data, resources, and assistance regarding rural development. The office shall either provide assistance or refer local governments, individuals, and others seeking help to the appropriate department or agency of the state or federal government or elsewhere where applicable;   To conduct ongoing research and analyses of issues and policies affecting rural Georgia and provide advice and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly on such issues and policies and to publish in print or electronically periodically information and data on the rural economy, including the preparation of the biennial rural economic development plan required in Part 2 of this article;   To monitor and report on activities at the federal level affecting rural development to ensure a prompt and adequate state response to new or amended federal programs and initiatives;   To serve as the Governor's principal adviser on rural development and to assist in coordinating the activities and services of state agencies in order to provide more effective services to rural Georgia;   To supply coordination among state agencies, the University System of Georgia, and others on research and technical assistance related to rural development;   To provide technical assistance to rural communities to facilitate the planning, design, and implementation of rural development initiatives; and   To encourage the assistance of the private sector in effectuating rural development and revitalization.     (Code 1981, §50-8-141, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 291, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 838, § 10/SB 388.)
GA Code § 50-8-142 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 6 - Office of Rural Development; State Advisory Committee on Rural Development|Part 1 - Office of Rural Development|§ 50-8-142. Employees

 The commissioner of community affairs may appoint employees as may be necessary to implement such powers and duties as are described by this article. The employees of the Office of Rural Development shall be in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2. The commissioner of community affairs shall describe the duties and fix the compensation for all such employees.    (Code 1981, §50-8-142, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 291, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 745, § 1/SB 97; Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 2-103/HB 642.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 3-1/HB 642, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "Personnel, equipment, and facilities that were assigned to the State Personnel Administration as of June 30, 2012, shall be transferred to the Department of Administrative Services on the effective date of this Act." This Act became effective July 1, 2012.   Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 3-2/HB 642, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "Appropriations for functions which are transferred by this Act may be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90."
GA Code § 50-8-150 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 6 - Office of Rural Development; State Advisory Committee on Rural Development|Part 2 - Rural Development Council|§ 50-8-150. Creation of Council; Members; Terms; Officers; Regular Meetings; Expenses; Bylaws

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2018, p. 142, § 4/HB 951, effective July 1, 2018.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Ga. L. 1988, p. 291, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 988, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 143, § 2/SB 144.   Ga. L. 2018, p. 142, § 1/HB 951, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "The General Assembly finds that:   "(1) Since 2010 the State of Georgia has experienced tremendous job growth, adding more than 500,000 new private sector jobs;   "(2) Georgia's economic successes during this period have resulted from a favorable tax structure and regulatory environment and aggressive economic development initiatives;   "(3) Georgia has been declared by several industry publications, including Site Selection Magazine, to be the best state in the nation for business for the previous four years;   "(4) This economic success has not extended into all of Georgia's rural areas to a desired level;   "(5) As a result, Georgia's rural areas face with challenges distinct from other regions of this state, including loss of population, insufficient health care access, poor infrastructure, diminished opportunity for quality education, scarcity of employment opportunities, and overall lack of economic growth;   "(6) A thorough, intensive, and systematic study of the existing issues in Georgia's rural areas is necessary and appropriate; and   "(7) The objective of such study should be to identify policies and ideas to enhance economic opportunity across the entire state, particularly in rural areas."
GA Code § 50-12-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 12 - Commissions and Other Agencies|Article 2 - Georgia Council for the Arts|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-12-20. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Public Policy

 The General Assembly finds that the general welfare of the people of this state will be promoted by giving recognition to the arts as a vital part of our culture and heritage and economic development. The arts industry fuels cultural heritage tourism, the fastest growing segment of tourism; is a catalyst for community revitalization, boosting local economies; fuels arts education in our schools, which prepares students to be entrepreneurial, critical thinkers; and spurs innovation, helping industries to become more competitive in a global marketplace. The General Assembly, therefore, declares it to be the public policy of this state to encourage the development of the arts.   (Ga. L. 1976, p. 748, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 174, § 2; Ga. L. 2013, p. 1042, § 1/HB 338.)    The 2013 amendment,  effective July 1, 2013, substituted the present provisions of this Code section for the former provisions, which read: "The General Assembly finds that the general welfare of the people of the state will be promoted by giving recognition to the arts as a vital part of our culture and heritage; that with increasing leisure time, the practice and enjoyment of the arts are of increasing importance; and that many of our citizens lack the opportunity to view, enjoy, or participate in live theatrical performances, film making, photography, music, opera, dance, art exhibits, examples of fine architecture, and the performing and visual arts. The General Assembly finds that many of our citizens possess talents of an artistic and creative nature which are not currently utilized to the fullest extent; that broadened activity in the arts will increase employment in the state by encouraging additional cultural activity throughout the state, thus utilizing the talents and abilities of many more citizens; and that the standards of artistic performance will be further improved by continuing encouragement and support. The General Assembly, therefore, declares it to be the public policy of this state to encourage the development of the arts."
GA Code § 50-12-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 12 - Commissions and Other Agencies|Article 2 - Georgia Council for the Arts|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-12-21. Creation of Council

 There is created an arts council to be known as the "Georgia Council for the Arts," hereinafter referred to as the council. The council is created as an advisory body.   (Ga. L. 1976, p. 748, § 2; Ga. L. 1986, p. 174, § 2; Ga. L. 2013, p. 1042, § 2/HB 338.)    The 2013 amendment,  effective July 1, 2013, added the second sentence.
GA Code § 50-12-23 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 12 - Commissions and Other Agencies|Article 2 - Georgia Council for the Arts|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-12-23. Powers and Duties Generally

 The council shall advise the Governor through the Department of Economic Development concerning methods and programs to:    Stimulate and encourage the study and development of the arts as well as public interest and participation therein;   Encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of this state;   Expand this state's cultural resources;   Encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts;   Assist the communities and organizations within this state in originating and creating their own cultural and artistic programs;   Advance the arts in education, tourism, community development, and economic development in Georgia;   Assist local governments and communities within this state to plan, build, and connect the arts to their tourism, community, and economic development initiatives;   Establish standards and procedures and advisory committees as necessary to support the director and staff in furthering the objectives of the council's programs; and   Seek and receive the views of all levels of government and the private and nonprofit sectors with respect to state programs and policies for the promotion and assistance of the arts industry.    (Ga. L. 1976, p. 748, § 4; Ga. L. 1986, p. 174, § 2; Ga. L. 2011, p. 514, § 2/HB 264; Ga. L. 2013, p. 1042, § 4/HB 338.)    The 2011 amendment,  effective July 1, 2011, substituted "this state" for "the state" in paragraphs (2), (5), and (6); substituted "Department of Economic Development" for "Office of Planning and Budget" in the introductory paragraph; substituted "this state's" for "the state's" in paragraph (3); and inserted a comma following "activities" in paragraph (6).    The 2013 amendment,  effective July 1, 2013, deleted "and" at the end of paragraph (5); substituted the present provisions of paragraph (6) for the former provisions, which read: "Survey public and private institutions engaged within this state in cultural activities, including, but not limited to, architecture, dance, folk arts and applied arts and crafts, literature, music, painting, photography, sculpture, and theater."; and added paragraphs (7) through (9).   Cross references.   - Art in state buildings, duties of Georgia Council for the Arts, § 8-5-5.
GA Code § 50-12-24 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 12 - Commissions and Other Agencies|Article 2 - Georgia Council for the Arts|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-12-24. Annual Report

 The council shall submit an annual report to the Governor and to the commissioner of economic development concerning the appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts in order to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of this state.   (Ga. L. 1976, p. 748, § 5; Ga. L. 1986, p. 174, § 2; Ga. L. 2011, p. 514, § 3/HB 264.)    The 2011 amendment,  effective July 1, 2011, in this Code section, inserted "and to the commissioner of economic development" near the middle, and substituted "this state" for "the state" at the end.   Cross references.   - Annual report on art in state buildings, § 8-5-8.
GA Code § 50-12-25 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 12 - Commissions and Other Agencies|Article 2 - Georgia Council for the Arts|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-12-25. Powers and Authority of Department of Economic Development as to Council

 The Department of Economic Development shall have the powers and authority necessary to carry out the purposes established by this article, including, but not limited to, the powers:    To establish overall policy for grant awards, evaluations, and programs recommended by the council;   To hold hearings, make and sign any agreements, and do and perform any acts which may be necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purposes of this article;   To request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state such reasonable assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties;   To accept, on behalf of the state, any federal funds granted by act of Congress or by executive order for all or any of the purposes of this article; and, upon appropriation by the General Assembly, to expend such funds for the purposes set forth in the appropriations Act;   To accept any grants, gifts, donations, or bequests for all or any of the purposes of this article;   To propose methods to encourage private initiative in the arts; and   To advise and consult with the Governor; the General Assembly; national foundations; and other local, state, and federal departments and agencies on methods to coordinate and assist existing resources and facilities, with the purpose of fostering artistic and cultural endeavors generally.    (Ga. L. 1976, p. 748, § 6; Ga. L. 1986, p. 174, § 2; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 50; Ga. L. 2011, p. 514, § 4/HB 264.)    The 2011 amendment,  effective July 1, 2011, substituted "Department of Economic Development" for "Office of Planning and Budget" in the introductory paragraph.   Law reviews.   - For article, "Administrative Law," see 63 Mercer L. Rev. 47 (2011).   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL    Salary and expense information of nonprofit contractors receiving "arts grants" funds  through the Office of Planning and Budget based upon the recommendation of the Georgia Council for the Arts must be made available for public inspection. 1995 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 95-31.
GA Code § 50-12-26 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 12 - Commissions and Other Agencies|Article 2 - Georgia Council for the Arts|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-12-26. Appointment of Personnel for Council

 The commissioner of economic development shall select and appoint such personnel as the commissioner shall determine to be necessary to support the council and the programs undertaken pursuant to this article.   (Ga. L. 1976, p. 748, § 7; Ga. L. 1986, p. 174, § 2; Ga. L. 2011, p. 514, § 5/HB 264.)    The 2011 amendment,  effective July 1, 2011, in this Code section, substituted "commissioner of economic development" for "director of the Office of Planning and Budget" at the beginning, and substituted "commissioner" for "director" in the middle.
GA Code § 50-12-32 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 12 - Commissions and Other Agencies|Article 2 - Georgia Council for the Arts|Part 2 - Georgia Arts Alliance|§ 50-12-32. Purposes

 The Georgia Arts Alliance may have the following purposes:    To support the efforts of the Georgia Council for the Arts in the advancement of the arts and tourism industries of this state;   To support through the arts and arts education the efforts of the Georgia Department of Economic Development;   To support the improvement of public education in Georgia through the integration of the arts in education and to ensure that the benefits of arts education are competitively available to all schools;   To provide annually to individual public schools enabling matching grants for up to three years for a specified arts program or project for students based on competitive evaluation by the advisory board or a committee of the advisory board of the various proposals;   To provide annually to the Georgia Council for the Arts an incremental addition to the council's funding from other sources to support professional development of teachers, teaching artists, and administrators for arts in education through learning grants to individuals; and to support employment of an art education specialist in both the Georgia Council for the Arts and the Department of Education;   To partner with a Learning Center for Excellence in the Arts serving all of Georgia which is owned or operated by an organization that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and which is part of a Music Center of Excellence serving all of Georgia and has an infrastructure in place to support at least 50,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12;   To receive, invest, and administer funds received, including without limitation funds from the state, the federal government, private donations, grants, and other sources to fulfill the purposes for which the alliance is created;   To attract contributions and grants for the purposes of the alliance;   To utilize funds of the alliance for matching dollars for federal and foundation grants to fulfill the purposes of the alliance; and   To engage in other activities designed to support Georgia's arts and the teaching and physical infrastructure needed to provide arts and arts in education in order to improve education and provide for economic development and tourism.     (Code 1981, §50-12-32, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 614, § 1/HB 291.)
GA Code § 50-12-33 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 12 - Commissions and Other Agencies|Article 2 - Georgia Council for the Arts|Part 2 - Georgia Arts Alliance|§ 50-12-33. Duties and Responsibilities of Board of Trustees

 The board of trustees shall have the following duties and responsibilities:    To operate and manage the Georgia Arts Alliance, including the investment and reinvestment of the alliance's funds, the management of assets of the alliance, and the distribution of such funds and assets to fulfill the purpose of the alliance;   To enter into contracts with public and private entities for services needed by the alliance and to fulfill the purposes of the alliance;   To employ such staff and consultants as deemed necessary to fulfill the purposes of the alliance and to manage, invest, and administer funds and assets of the alliance;   To receive, retain, and invest donations, state and federal funding, grants, and other funds and assets;   To ensure that an annual independent audit is conducted of all funds and assets of the alliance;   To apply for and administer grants from public and private entities to fulfill the purposes of the alliance, to assist Georgia arts organizations in obtaining and administering grants for these purposes, and to partner with other organizations in order to obtain such grants;   To institute and administer grant programs for Georgia arts organizations and programs to fulfill the purposes of the alliance;   To ensure that determinations of any public funding recipients shall be based not on political expediency but rather on the project's contribution to the general welfare of its intended audience and the project's demonstration of its relative ability to provide benefits to the state and its citizens as quantified as required by paragraph (10) of this Code section;   To promote, fund, conduct, and assist in the development, provision, and expansion of arts education programs in Georgia and the teaching and physical infrastructure needed to provide arts and arts in education;   To develop a measurement consistent with state or national standards that will ensure that information provided by the alliance in any report to the Governor and the General Assembly concerning the impact of the arts on education, economic development, and tourism have verifiable metrics in order to aid the General Assembly in determining whether any public money expended in support of the arts provides quantifiable benefits to the state and its citizens; and   To perform such other tasks as may be appropriate to fulfill its purposes not inconsistent with law.     (Code 1981, §50-12-33, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 614, § 1/HB 291.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, a semicolon was substituted for a period at the end of paragraph (8).
GA Code § 50-12-34 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 12 - Commissions and Other Agencies|Article 2 - Georgia Council for the Arts|Part 2 - Georgia Arts Alliance|§ 50-12-34. Independent Audit; Reporting

  The funds and assets of the alliance shall be independently audited annually, and the results of such audit shall be open to inspection at reasonable times by any person. A copy of the audit report shall be sent to the state auditor and the state accounting officer.   The alliance shall provide the Governor and the members of the General Assembly with a full report of its activities and funds distribution in December of each year with recommendations, if any, for legislation to assist the alliance in achieving its purposes. The report shall include information on the impact of the arts on education, economic development, and tourism, specifying the metric results using the measurement system developed by the alliance as required in paragraph (10) of Code Section 50-12-33.     (Code 1981, §50-12-34, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 614, § 1/HB 291.)
GA Code § 50-12-35 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 12 - Commissions and Other Agencies|Article 2 - Georgia Council for the Arts|Part 2 - Georgia Arts Alliance|§ 50-12-35. Recommendations to Governor and General Assembly

 The Georgia Arts Alliance may from time to time make written recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly for strengthening of the arts in Georgia. The recommendations may include, but not be limited to, the following:    Strategies for promoting, both within Georgia and beyond, cultural tourism for all areas of the state; and   Recommendations regarding the use of arts in education and instruction in arts in the public schools.     (Code 1981, §50-12-35, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 614, § 1/HB 291.)
GA Code § 50-12-60 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 12 - Commissions and Other Agencies|Article 4 - Halls of Fame|Part 1 - Georgia Sports Hall of Fame|§ 50-12-60. Through 50-12-63.1

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1998, p. 214, § 1, effective May 1, 1998.