Georgia Code
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 8-3-6. Resolution as Conclusive Evidence of Authority’s Establishment and Authority

In any action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or otherwise relating to, any contract of an authority, the authority shall be conclusively deemed to have become established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers under this article upon proof of the adoption of a resolution by the governing body declaring the need for the authority. Such resolution shall be deemed sufficient if it declares that there is need for an authority and finds in substantially such terms as appear in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-3-5, no further detail being necessary, that either or both of the conditions enumerated in that subsection exist in the city or county, as the case may be.
History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 210, § 4; Ga. L. 1939, p. 126, § 1; Ga. L. 1951, p. 127, § 1; Ga. L. 1959, p. 141, § 1; Ga. L. 1962, p. 734, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 7/HB 24.
Cross references.
Hearsay rule exceptions, § 24-8-803 .
Self authentication, § 24-9-902 .
Public records, § 24-10-1005 .
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 101/HB 24, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment made by that Act shall apply to any motion made or hearing or trial commenced on or after January 1, 2013.
Law reviews.
For article, “Evidence,” see 27 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 1 (2011).
For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 1 (2011).

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 8 - Buildings and Housing

Chapter 3 - Housing Generally

Article 1 - Housing Authorities

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 8-3-1. Short Title

§ 8-3-2. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Necessity

§ 8-3-3. Definitions

§ 8-3-3.1. Additional Definitions

§ 8-3-4. Creation of Housing Authorities

§ 8-3-5. Findings Required Before Adoption of Resolution

§ 8-3-6. Resolution as Conclusive Evidence of Authority’s Establishment and Authority

§ 8-3-7. Applicability of Local Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations to Housing Projects

§ 8-3-8. Exemption of Authorities and Their Property From Taxes and Special Assessments; Payments in Lieu of Taxes and Special Assessments

§ 8-3-9. Filing Reports With Clerk; Recommending Legislation or Other Necessary Action

§ 8-3-10. Vesting of Fee Simple Title Upon an Authority’s Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain

§ 8-3-11. Renting of Housing Units — Requirements as to Fixing of Rentals by Authorities Generally

§ 8-3-12. Dwelling Accommodations for Persons of Low Income; Duties With Respect to Rentals and Tenant Selection

§ 8-3-13. Cooperation and Joint Operation by Authorities

§ 8-3-14. Consolidated Housing Authorities for Two or More Municipalities

§ 8-3-15. Extraterritorial Operation of City Housing Authorities

§ 8-3-16. Providing Housing in Rural Areas

§ 8-3-17. Powers of Authorities and Board of Regents as to Dormitories; Venue for Actions Regarding Rights in Projects and Questions as to Issuance of Bonds; Validation and Confirmation of Bonds