Georgia Code
Article 5 - Regional Jail Authorities
§ 42-4-97. Powers of Authority

Each authority shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power:
History. Code 1981, § 42-4-97 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 292, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 1098, § 6; Ga. L. 1997, p. 143, § 42.

Structure Georgia Code

Title 42 - Penal Institutions

Chapter 4 - Jails

Article 5 - Regional Jail Authorities

§ 42-4-90. Short Title

§ 42-4-91. Statement of Authority; Policy of State

§ 42-4-92. Definitions

§ 42-4-93. Creation of Authorities; Ordinance or Resolution Required; Agreement; Approval of Sheriff; Exemption From Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act

§ 42-4-94. Board of Directors; Members; Election of Officers; Expenses; Duties; Addition of Counties or Municipalities to Authority

§ 42-4-95. Management Committee of County Regional Jail Authority; Management and Operation of Municipal Regional Jail Authority

§ 42-4-96. Quorums; Voting Requirements

§ 42-4-97. Powers of Authority

§ 42-4-98. Duties and Responsibilities of Sheriffs and Governing Bodies Imposed Upon Management Committee and Authority

§ 42-4-99. Limitation on Liability of Members, Officers, or Employees

§ 42-4-100. Bonds or Other Obligations; Requirements and Procedure for Issuance

§ 42-4-101. Bonds or Other Obligations Not Indebtedness of State or Political Subdivision; Payment

§ 42-4-102. Construction of Article; Bonds Not Subject to Regulation Under Georgia Uniform Securities Act; Power of Counties and Municipalities to Activate Authorities

§ 42-4-103. Operation and Finance Agreement Required; Withdrawal From Authority

§ 42-4-104. Authority of County or Municipality to Establish and Maintain Jail or Jail-Holding Facility

§ 42-4-105. Immunity of Authorities From Liability