The Department of Community Affairs is created as a department of the executive branch of state government. The Department of Community Affairs, as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to exist as a department of the executive branch of state government in accordance with this article. From and after July 1, 1989, the Department of Community Affairs shall have the duties, responsibilities, functions, power, and authority set forth in this article and otherwise provided by law.
History. Code 1981, § 50-8-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 38, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1317, § 2.1.
Administrative rules and regulations.
Organization, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Administration, Chapter 110-1-1.
Minimum planning standards and procedures for local comprehensive planning, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Office of Coordinated Planning, Chapter 110-3-2.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 50-8-1. Creation and Continuation of Department
§ 50-8-3. Purpose of Article; Duties of Department
§ 50-8-3.1. Power and Duty of Department
§ 50-8-4. Board of Community Affairs
§ 50-8-5. Commissioner; Powers
§ 50-8-6. Divisions, Sections, and Offices of Department
§ 50-8-7.1. General Powers and Duties
§ 50-8-7.2. Ratification of Department Standards and Procedures by General Assembly
§ 50-8-8. Grants, Loans, and Other Disbursements of Funds; State Community Development Program
§ 50-8-9. Contracts With Public and Private Entities or Individuals
§ 50-8-11. Power to Take Action for Furtherance of Purposes of Department; Disposition of Revenues
§ 50-8-12. No Limitations by Article on County or Municipal Zoning Power
§ 50-8-13. Authorities and Agencies Assigned to Department
§ 50-8-14. Exemption From “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.”
§ 50-8-17. Employees Serve in Classified and Unclassified Service