The Secretary of State is authorized and empowered to designate such of his employees as he deems necessary for the purposes of accepting service as provided in this chapter and performing all other duties and functions as provided in this chapter for the Secretary of State. Such designation shall be in writing, and all actions by any such person designated shall be as valid and binding as though performed by the Secretary of State himself. The power and authority of any such person so designated shall cease immediately upon such person’s ceasing to be an employee of the Secretary of State.
History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 65, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 12 - Actions Against Nonresident Motorists
§ 40-12-2. How Service on Nonresident Made
§ 40-12-3. Venue of Actions Against Nonresidents; Nonresident Joint Defendant
§ 40-12-4. Records to Be Kept by Secretary of State
§ 40-12-5. Certificate of Service to Be Sent to Clerk of Court; Time for Answering Complaint
§ 40-12-7. Designation of Employees to Perform Functions of Secretary of State