Pursuant to Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, municipalities may create one or more special districts within the area of operation of a downtown development authority for the purpose of levying and collecting taxes, fees, or assessments to pay the cost of any project or to support the exercise of any other powers which the authority may possess.
History. Code 1981, § 36-42-16 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2533, § 5.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 42 - Downtown Development Authorities
§ 36-42-2. Legislative Purpose
§ 36-42-4. Creation of Authorities; Appointment and Terms of Directors; Quorum
§ 36-42-6. Action by Resolution Subsequent to Activating Authority
§ 36-42-7. Qualifications and Reimbursement of Directors; Election of Officers; Training
§ 36-42-8. Powers of Authorities Generally
§ 36-42-9. Revenue Bonds Generally
§ 36-42-12. Obligations of Authorities Not Public Debt of State or Political Subdivision Thereof
§ 36-42-13. Constitutional Authority for Enactment of Chapter; Tax Exemption
§ 36-42-14. Effect of Chapter on Other Public Authorities
§ 36-42-15. Construction of Chapter; Applicability of the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.”