The department is declared to be an institution of the state for which the powers of taxation over the whole state may be exercised, and the department is empowered and authorized to administer, expend, and disburse funds appropriated to it and allocated to it by the General Assembly, the respective counties of the state, and the United States, through its appropriate agencies and instrumentalities for the purpose of distributing old-age benefits and all other benefits as provided in this title.
History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 355, § 2; Ga. L. 1960, p. 85, § 2; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 49; Ga. L. 1983, p. 3, § 65; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-1/HB 228.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Department of Human Services
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 49-2-3. Functions Transferred to the Board From Other Boards and Commissions
§ 49-2-4. Creation of Divisions; Allocation of Functions
§ 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
§ 49-2-12. Development and Revision of Transportation Plan for Programs of Department
§ 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