Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 49-2-4. Creation of Divisions; Allocation of Functions

There shall be created in the department such divisions as may be found necessary for its effective operation. The commissioner shall have the power to allocate and reallocate functions among the divisions within the department.
History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 355, § 7; Ga. L. 1960, p. 85, § 8; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-1/HB 228.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 49 - Social Services

Chapter 2 - Department of Human Services

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 49-2-1. Department Created; Transfer of Powers, Functions, and Duties of Department of Human Resources to Department of Human Services; Creation, Appointment, Removal, and Duties of Commissioner; Creation, Appointment, and Duties of Kinship Care En...

§ 49-2-2. Board Created; Qualifications and Appointment of Members; Terms of Office; Vacancies; Removal; per Diem and Expenses

§ 49-2-2.1. Department of Human Services Becomes Successor-in-Interest to All Rights, Duties, and Obligations of Former Department of Human Resources

§ 49-2-3. Functions Transferred to the Board From Other Boards and Commissions

§ 49-2-4. Creation of Divisions; Allocation of Functions

§ 49-2-5. Department Is Institution of State; Power to Receive and Disburse State, County, and Federal Funds

§ 49-2-6. Duties and Powers of Department

§ 49-2-7. Functions, Duties, and Authority Transferred to the Department From Other State Agencies

§ 49-2-9. Powers of Department in Administering and Disbursing Funds

§ 49-2-10. State Appropriations; State, County, and Federal Welfare Funds Are for Public Purpose

§ 49-2-11. Acceptance and Disbursement of Federal Aid; Compliance With Conditions; Use of Appropriations for Matching Funds

§ 49-2-12. Development and Revision of Transportation Plan for Programs of Department

§ 49-2-13. Identifying Transportation Needs of the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities and Alternatives to Meet Needs

§ 49-2-13.1. Financial Assistance for Transportation Services for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities

§ 49-2-14. Record Search for Conviction Data on Prospective Employees

§ 49-2-14.1. Records Check Requirement for Licensing Certain Facilities

§ 49-2-15. Service of Notice Against Department

§ 49-2-17. Disciplinary Actions Against Licensees or License Applicants for Certain Violations

§ 49-2-18. Director of Division of Family and Children Services; Appointment; Qualifications

§ 49-2-19. Dfcs State Advisory Board; Membership; Duties; Officers and Committees