The commission is authorized to consider appeals of decisions of the department to correct errors made by the department in approving or denying any claim filed pursuant to this article. The commission may modify or override the decision of the department upon a showing of an error of material fact or an abuse of discretion. The department and the commission shall be authorized to contact other state agencies for the purpose of using the personnel and resources of such agencies to assist the commission in carrying out its duties.
History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 1914, § 6; Ga. L. 1981, p. 477, § 3; Ga. L. 2008, p. 470, § 1/SB 254.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2008, p. 470, § 2/SB 254, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment to this Code section shall apply to all incidents occurring on or after July 1, 2008.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 9 - Insuring and Indemnification of Public Officers and Employees
Part 1 - Georgia State Indemnification Fund
§ 45-9-82. Establishment of Indemnification Program
§ 45-9-84. Appeals of Department Decisions; Use of Personnel and Resources of Other Agencies
§ 45-9-84.3. Georgia State Indemnification Fund — Authority of Department as to Payments From Fund
§ 45-9-85. Payment of Indemnification for Death or Disability; Procedure for Making Payments; Appeal
§ 45-9-86. Application for Indemnification
§ 45-9-87. Indemnification Not Taxable