The board of regents may establish such rules and regulations for its own direction as it may deem proper; may fix the term of office of its chairman, its vice-chairman, and its secretary; and is vested with all of the powers, privileges, and rights vested in former boards of trustees of the University of Georgia and all former boards of trustees or directors of its branches. It is charged with all of the duties, obligations, and responsibilities incumbent upon or pertaining to the former boards.
History. Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, §§ 55, 65, 70; Code 1933, §§ 32-112, 32-127, 32-128.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Postsecondary Education
Article 2 - Board of Regents and University System
§ 20-3-20. Creation; Change of Name of “Trustees of the University of georgia.”
§ 20-3-21. Composition; Powers and Duties Generally
§ 20-3-25. Appointment of Secretary; Duties; Bond
§ 20-3-26. Duty of Members to Attend Meetings; Vacation of Office for Unexcused Absences
§ 20-3-27. Inspections of Institutions by Committees; Reports
§ 20-3-28. Per Diem Allowances and Travel Expenses of Members
§ 20-3-29. Separate Appropriation for Expense
§ 20-3-32. Powers as to Institutions, Departments, Courses, and Degrees of University System
§ 20-3-33. Investment of Trust Funds in Real Estate or Improvements
§ 20-3-35. Annual Reports to Governor
§ 20-3-36. Applicability of Sovereign Immunity Doctrine
§ 20-3-37. Contracts With Hospitals for Clinics and Training Medical Students