History. Code 1981, § 50-8-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 38, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1317, § 2.1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 872, § 5; Ga. L. 1998, p. 1386, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1059, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 306, § 4/SB 125.
Cross references.
Duty of Department of Community Affairs to prepare annual report on local government finances, § 36-81-8 .
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1996, “this title” was substituted for “Title 50” in paragraph (b)(7).
Law reviews.
For survey article on local government law for the period from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 353 (2003).
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