All payments from the state treasury, unless otherwise provided, shall be made upon the warrant of the Governor, and he may withhold his approval on any account audited by the state auditor and certified by the comptroller general. The warrant shall always specify on what appropriation or fund it is drawn.
History. Laws 1836, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 1028; Code 1863, § 77; Code 1868, § 71; Code 1873, § 76; Code 1882, § 76; Civil Code 1895, § 140; Civil Code 1910, § 163; Code 1933, § 40-204; Ga. L. 2013, p. 141, § 45/HB 79.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees
Article 2 - Powers and Duties Generally
§ 45-12-20. Grant of Commissions
§ 45-12-21. Issuance of Warrants for Payments From Treasury
§ 45-12-22. Suspension of Collection of Taxes
§ 45-12-23. Incapacity of Commissioner of Insurance
§ 45-12-25. Books of Record to Be Maintained by Governor
§ 45-12-26. Defense of Action in Which State Has Interest
§ 45-12-27. Calling Out Militia to Execute Laws
§ 45-12-28. Calling Out Militia for Defense of State in Case of Invasion or Insurrection
§ 45-12-29. Powers to Prevent Violence and Maintain Order — General Authority
§ 45-12-34. Powers to Prevent Violence and Maintain Order — Enforcement of Rules and Regulations
§ 45-12-39. Annual Report to General Assembly on Administration’s Policies and Goals