2018 Georgia Code Annotated

TITLE 36 LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.

• 1. General Provisions, 36-1-1 through 36-1-27.
• 2. Militia Districts, 36-2-1 through 36-2-7.
• 3. County Boundaries, 36-3-1 through 36-3-27.
• 4. Change or Removal of County Site, 36-4-1 through 36-4-6.
• 5. Organization of County Government, 36-5-1 through 36-5-29.
• 6. County Treasurer, 36-6-1 through 36-6-28.
• 7. County Surveyor, 36-7-1 through 36-7-16.
• 8. County Police, 36-8-1 through 36-8-7.
• 9. County Property Generally, 36-9-1 through 36-9-11.
• 10. Public Works Contracts, 36-10-1 through 36-10-5.
• 11. Claims Against Counties, 36-11-1 through 36-11-7.
• 12. Supervision and Support of Paupers, 36-12-1 through 36-12-5.
• 13. Building, Electrical, and Other Codes, 36-13-1 through 36-13-12.
• 14. County Bridges, 36-14-1 through 36-14-3.
• 15. County Law Library, 36-15-1 through 36-15-13.
• 16. County Historical Container, 36-16-1 through 36-16-5.
• 17. Grants of State Funds to Counties, 36-17-1 through 36-17-25.
• 18. Regulation of Cable Television Systems, 36-18-1 through 36-18-5.
• 19. Immunity From Antitrust Liability, 36-19-1 and 36-19-2. [Redesignated].
• 20. County Leadership Training, 36-20-1 through 36-20-9.
• 21. Group Health Benefits Program, 36-21-1 through 36-21-10.
• 22. Land Conservation, 36-22-1 through 36-22-15. [Redesignated], 36-22-1 through 36-22-15.
• 23 through 29. Reserved.

Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.

• 30. General Provisions, 36-30-1 through 36-30-13.
• 31. Incorporation of Municipal Corporations, 36-31-1 through 36-31-12.
• 32. Municipal Courts, 36-32-1 through 36-32-41.
• 33. Liability of Municipal Corporations for Acts or Omissions, 36-33-1 through 36-33-6.
• 34. Powers of Municipal Corporations Generally, 36-34-1 through 36-34-8.
• 35. Home Rule Powers, 36-35-1 through 36-35-8.
• 36. Annexation of Territory, 36-36-1 through 36-36-119.
• 37. Acquisition and Disposition of Real and Personal Property Generally, 36-37-1 through 36-37-10.
• 38. Bonds, 36-38-1 through 36-38-23.
• 39. Street Improvements, 36-39-1 through 36-39-34.
• 40. Grants of State Funds to Municipal Corporations, 36-40-1 through 36-40-46.
• 41. Urban Residential Finance Authorities for Large Municipalities, 36-41-1 through 36-41-13.
• 42. Downtown Development Authorities, 36-42-1 through 36-42-17.
• 43. City Business Improvement Districts, 36-43-1 through 36-43-9.
• 44. Redevelopment Powers, 36-44-1 through 36-44-23.
• 45. Municipal Training, 36-45-1 through 36-45-20.
• 46 through 59. Reserved.

Provisions Applicable to Counties and Municipal Corporations.

• 60. General Provisions, 36-60-1 through 36-60-26.
• 61. Urban Redevelopment, 36-61-1 through 36-61-19.
• 62. Development Authorities, 36-62-1 through 36-62-14.
• 62A. Conduct of Members of Local Authorities, 36-62A-1 through 36-62A-22.
• 63. Resource Recovery Development Authorities, 36-63-1 through 36-63-11.
• 64. Recreation Systems, 36-64-1 through 36-64-15.
• 65. Immunity from Antitrust Liability, 36-65-1 through 36-65-2.
• 66. Zoning Procedures, 36-66-1 through 36-66-6.
• 66A. Transfer of Development Rights, 36-66A-1 through 36-66A-2.
• 66B. Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development, 36-66B-1 through 36-66B-7.
• 67. Zoning Proposal Review Procedures, 36-67-1 through 36-67-6. [Repealed].
• 67A. Conflict of Interest in Zoning Actions, 36-67A-1 through 36-67A-6.
• 68. Merger of Municipal Government with County, 36-68-1 through 36-68-4.
• 69. Mutual Aid, 36-69-1 through 36-69-10.
• 69A. Interlocal Cooperation, 36-69A-1 through 36-69A-9.
• 70. Coordinated and Comprehensive Planning and Service Delivery by Counties and Municipalities, 36-70-1 through 36-70-28.
• 71. Development Impact Fees, 36-71-1 through 36-71-13.
• 72. Abandoned Cemeteries and Burial Grounds, 36-72-1 through 36-72-16.
• 73. Contracts for Regional Facilities, 36-73-1 through 36-73-4.
• 74. Local Government Code Enforcement Boards, 36-74-1 through 36-74-50.
• 75. War on Terrorism Local Assistance, 36-75-1 through 36-75-13.
• 76. Expedited Franchising of Cable and Video Services, 36-76-1 through 36-76-11.
• 77 through 79. Reserved.

Provisions Applicable to Counties, Municipal Corporations, and Other Governmental Entities.

• 80. General Provisions, 36-80-1 through 36-80-27.
• 81. Budgets and Audits, 36-81-1 through 36-81-20.
• 82. Bonds, 36-82-1 through 36-82-256.
• 83. Local Government Investment Pool, 36-83-1 through 36-83-8.
• 84. Purchasing Preferences, 36-84-1.
• 85. Interlocal Risk Management Agencies, 36-85-1 through 36-85-20.
• 86. Local Government Efficiency, 36-86-1 through 36-86-4.
• 87. Participation in Federal Programs, 36-87-1 through 36-87-2.
• 88. Enterprise Zones, 36-88-1 through 36-88-10.
• 89. Homeowner Tax Relief Grants, 36-89-1 through 36-89-6.
• 90. Local Government Cable Fair Competition, 36-90-1 through 36-90-8.
• 91. Public Works Bidding, 36-91-1 through 36-91-119.
• 92. Waiver of Immunity for Motor Vehicle Claims, 36-92-1 through 36-92-5.
• 93. Infrastructure Development Districts, 36-93-1 through 36-93-26. [Repealed], 36-93-1 through 36-93-26.

PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES ONLY

Chapter 1. General Provisions, 36-1-1 through 36-1-27.

• 36-1-1. Names of counties.
• 36-1-2. Extent of jurisdiction of counties divided by water.
• 36-1-3. County a body corporate; power to sue and be sued generally.
• 36-1-4. When county liable to be sued.
• 36-1-5. Service upon county.
• 36-1-6. Publication of annual financial statement; contents.
• 36-1-7. Submission to grand jury of sworn returns of receipts and disbursements; approval or disapproval; appearance to explain errors; failure to make return.
• 36-1-8. Investment of certain tax proceeds in authorized bonds; registration of bonds.
• 36-1-9. Payment into county treasury.
• 36-1-10. Employment of accountant to examine books.
• 36-1-11. Additional temporary personnel and equipment for assistance of county officers or departments.
• 36-1-11.1. Expenditure of funds for insurance and employment benefits.
• 36-1-12. Courthouse to remain open during normal working hours.
• 36-1-13. Speculation in county orders by county officer.
• 36-1-14. Interested transactions prohibited; removal from office for violation.
• 36-1-15. Prohibition, regulation, and taxation of fortunetelling and similar practices.
• 36-1-16. Garbage, trash, waste, or refuse not to be transported across state or county boundaries for dumping without permission; exemption.
• 36-1-17. Authority of county employees to issue citations for violation of ordinances and regulations in counties having population of 550,000 or more; jurisdiction; effect of failure to respond.
• 36-1-18. Authority of counties having population of 550,000 or more to assess against cost of repairing streets as necessitated by private construction activity; liens.
• 36-1-19. Appropriation for charitable grants or contributions in counties having population greater than 550,000; establishment of boards or councils to devise procedures and advise governing authority [Repealed].
• 36-1-19.1. Appropriations for charitable grants or contributions in counties having population of 400,000 or more; boards or councils to establish procedures and advise governing authorities.
• 36-1-20. Ordinances for governing and policing of unincorporated areas of county.
• 36-1-21. Civil service system for county employees.
• 36-1-22. Business and occupational license taxes and fees [Repealed].
• 36-1-23. Purchase from county of materials used in the construction of water systems, sewer systems, storm and drainage systems, buildings, or other facilities.
• 36-1-24. Training classes for clerks of governing authority of county.
• 36-1-25. Official minutes of meetings.
• 36-1-26. Contracts for utility services; terms and conditions.
• 36-1-27. Referendum approval required prior to expenditure of public funds for establishment of fixed guideway transit; definitions; submission of the question to qualified voters; ballot language.

• General Consideration
• Liability of Boards of Education

Chapter 2. Militia Districts, 36-2-1 through 36-2-7.

• 36-2-1. Division of county into militia districts.
• 36-2-2. Minimum requirements for districts.
• 36-2-3. Appointment of commissioners to change districts; employment and compensation of surveyor; approval of commissioners' report by judge of probate court.
• 36-2-4. Transmittal of proceedings changing districts to Governor; publication.
• 36-2-5 through 36-2-7 [Repealed].

Chapter 3. County Boundaries, 36-3-1 through 36-3-27.

Article 1 Change of Boundaries.

• 36-3-1. Filing and contents of petition for change of boundary line; publication of notice.
• 36-3-2. Proceedings before grand juries; action by county governing authorities upon approval of change by grand juries; publication of notice of approval by judges of probate courts.
• 36-3-3. When new boundary lines deemed established.
• 36-3-4. Payment of costs of proceedings.
• 36-3-5. Filing of survey, plat, and resolution relating to change of boundary with Secretary of State; disposition thereof; recordation of certified copy by clerks of superior courts.

Article 2 Settlement of Boundary Disputes.

• 36-3-20. Presentment of boundary dispute by grand jury; certification to Governor; appointment of surveyor to define line; return of survey and plat to Secretary of State.
• 36-3-21. Service of notice of survey upon county authorities.
• 36-3-21.1. Counties' agreement to boundary lines; filing of resolutions.
• 36-3-22. Copy of survey and plat furnished to county authorities.
• 36-3-23. Filing of survey and plat with Secretary of State; time for protest or exceptions thereto.
• 36-3-24. Notice and hearing of protest or exceptions by Secretary of State.
• 36-3-25. Recordation of survey and plat; conclusive effect; subsequent changes of boundary line.
• 36-3-26. Compensation of land surveyor; notification of county authorities of fee; advisory committee.
• 36-3-27. Payment by county authorities of compensation; tax levy.

Chapter 4. Change or Removal of County Site, 36-4-1 through 36-4-6.

• 36-4-1. Petition for removal or change of county site; order of election; notice of election; qualifications of voters; frequency of elections.
• 36-4-2. Conduct of election generally; returns.
• 36-4-3. Form and marking of ballots; number of votes required to authorize removal.
• 36-4-4. Certificate of Secretary of State as evidence of election and number of votes.
• 36-4-5. Where courts to be held after removal; validity of proceedings.
• 36-4-6. Where offices to be kept after removal.

Chapter 5. Organization of County Government, 36-5-1 through 36-5-29.

Article 1 Repealed].

• 36-5-1. [Reserved].

Article 2 County Governing Authorities.

• 36-5-20. Official names of county governing authorities.
• 36-5-21. Vacancy in office of county commissioner or other governing authority.
• 36-5-22. County manager authorized.
• 36-5-22.1. Powers and duties; delegation.
• 36-5-23. Salary of county commissioner in counties having population of not less than 56,400 or more than 60,000 [Repealed].
• 36-5-24. Definitions; compensation of members of county governing authorities.
• 36-5-25. Salary of county commissioner in county administered by single commissioner.
• 36-5-26. Authorization for service of process.
• 36-5-27. Compensation supplement with designation as a certified county commissioner.
• 36-5-28. Members of county governing authority to receive compensation increase when classified service employees receive increase; calculation; effective date.
• 36-5-29. Pay increases for certain members of county governing authorities.

Chapter 6. County Treasurer, 36-6-1 through 36-6-28.

• 36-6-1. Qualifications for office; election; commission; term; abolishment and fixing compensation of office by General Assembly.
• 36-6-2. Requirement of bond and oath.
• 36-6-3. Form of oath.
• 36-6-4. When bond to be given; form and amount.
• 36-6-5. Filing and recordation of oath and bond.
• 36-6-6. Recordation of bond to bind third parties; effect of recordation after 30 days.
• 36-6-7. Effect of Code Sections 36-6-5 and 36-6-6 on lien of bond.
• 36-6-8. Time at which lien of bond arises.
• 36-6-9. Governor's directions relating to bond; payment of costs of transmitting and recording bond.
• 36-6-10. Location of office.
• 36-6-11. Books and stationery furnished by county.
• 36-6-12. Compensation and fees.
• 36-6-13. Receipt of commission or fees in connection with certain road contracts; collection and disbursement of road contract funds.
• 36-6-14. Duties generally.
• 36-6-15. Collection and disbursal of funds generally.
• 36-6-16. Deposits of county funds in designated depositories.
• 36-6-16.1. Deposit of funds held for benefit of third persons by officer of county or court in treasury of counties having population of 600,000 or more.
• 36-6-17. Furnishing of bonds by depositories selected by treasurer.
• 36-6-18. Arrangements for payment of interest on deposits; disposition of interest payments.
• 36-6-19. Disposition of books of treasurer when full.
• 36-6-20. Delivery of money, books, papers, and property to successor.
• 36-6-21. Final settlement of accounts.
• 36-6-22. Requirement of accountings by treasurer.
• 36-6-23. Proceedings upon failure of treasurer to render accounting.
• 36-6-24. Removal of treasurer.
• 36-6-25. Filling of vacancies.
• 36-6-26. Bonds of persons appointed to fill vacancies.
• 36-6-27. Execution against county treasurer for failure to pay over money.
• 36-6-28. Purchase of county orders at less than full value or refusal to pay order.

Chapter 7. County Surveyor, 36-7-1 through 36-7-16.

• 36-7-1. Requirement of county surveyor for each county; appointment of assistants or deputies.
• 36-7-2. Election, commissioning, qualification, and removal of county surveyor; qualifications.
• 36-7-2.1. Abolishing elected office and authorizing appointment; qualifications of appointed surveyor.
• 36-7-3. Procedure when election fails to fill office; procedure in event of vacancy.
• 36-7-4. Commissioning of surveyor.
• 36-7-5. Oath of office; bond and security.
• 36-7-6. Oath of assistant; entry of appointment of assistant on minutes of probate court.
• 36-7-7. Place of office.
• 36-7-8. Duties of surveyor generally.
• 36-7-9. Establishment of fees.
• 36-7-10. Payment of fees generally.
• 36-7-11. Issuance of execution for fees.
• 36-7-12. Surveys or plats deemed presumptive evidence of facts.
• 36-7-13. Persons who may perform duties of office when there is no county surveyor; oath; liability.
• 36-7-14. Appointment of disinterested surveyor; oath.
• 36-7-15. Removal of surveyor from office.
• 36-7-16. Penalty for making false survey.

Chapter 8. County Police, 36-8-1 through 36-8-7.

• 36-8-1. Election or appointment of county police; qualifications.
• 36-8-2. Terms of office; removal; authority to abolish county police force.
• 36-8-3. Bonds and actions thereon.
• 36-8-4. Establishment of salaries; payment; tax levy.
• 36-8-5. Powers of county police generally.
• 36-8-6. Inspection of and reports on roads and bridges [Repealed].
• 36-8-7. Rules and regulations for conduct, management, and control of county police.

Chapter 9. County Property Generally, 36-9-1 through 36-9-11.

• 36-9-1. Vesting in county of title under conveyances for use of county.
• 36-9-2. Control and disposal of county property generally.
• 36-9-2.1. Demolition of certain county courthouses.
• 36-9-3. Sale or disposition of county real property generally; right of certain counties to make private sale; right of county to negotiate and consummate private sales of recreational set-asides.
• 36-9-4. Maintenance of insurance on books of laws and court reports.
• 36-9-5. Erection, repair, and furnishing of county buildings; storage of county documents.
• 36-9-6. Courthouse rooms to be used by county officers.
• 36-9-7. Furnishing of supplies for county offices.
• 36-9-8. Protection of county property by sheriff.
• 36-9-9. Construction of county jails.
• 36-9-10. Inspection of county buildings, property, and records by grand jury [Repealed].
• 36-9-11. Destruction or damaging of any county building or its appurtenances or furniture.

Chapter 10. Public Works Contracts, 36-10-1 through 36-10-5.

• 36-10-1. Contracts to be in writing and entered on minutes.
• 36-10-2. Letting of contracts for public works [Repealed].
• 36-10-2.1. Letting by counties with population of 800,000 or more.
• 36-10-2.2. Letting by certain counties with population of more than 150,000.
• 36-10-3 through 36-10-5 [Repealed].

Chapter 11. Claims Against Counties, 36-11-1 through 36-11-7.

• 36-11-1. Time for presentation of claims.
• 36-11-2. Audit and registration of claims against county; issuance of order on treasurer for claim; specification of fund on which order drawn.
• 36-11-3. When orders to be paid; registration of orders issued.
• 36-11-4. Order in which county debts paid.
• 36-11-5. Interest on orders presented and not paid.
• 36-11-6. Negotiability of county orders.
• 36-11-7. Satisfaction of judgment against county.

Chapter 12. Supervision and Support of Paupers, 36-12-1 through 36-12-5.

• 36-12-1. General supervision of paupers.
• 36-12-2. Eligibility for benefits.
• 36-12-3. Duty of relatives to support paupers generally; right of county to recover from relatives for provisions furnished.
• 36-12-4. Liability of person sending pauper to county for support purposes.
• 36-12-5. Interment or cremation of deceased indigents.

Chapter 13. Building, Electrical, and Other Codes, 36-13-1 through 36-13-12.

• 36-13-1. Creation, adoption, amendment, and repeal of codes.
• 36-13-2. Matters which may be covered by county codes.
• 36-13-3. Adoption of codes by reference to national or regional codes.
• 36-13-4. Contracts with other political subdivisions to issue building permits and enforce codes.
• 36-13-5. Appointment of inspectors and assistants.
• 36-13-5.1. Issuance of citations for violation in certain counties; jurisdiction; warrant for arrest for failure to appear in response to citation.
• 36-13-6. Promulgation of rules and regulations concerning permits and inspections; establishment of fees or charges.
• 36-13-7. Areas to which codes, rules, and regulations may be made applicable.
• 36-13-8. Notice and hearing prior to enactment of codes, rules, or regulations.
• 36-13-9. Appropriation and expenditure of funds.
• 36-13-10. Remedies for actual or proposed violations of codes, rules, or regulations.
• 36-13-11. Compliance as prerequisite to issuance of permit; failure to secure required permit.
• 36-13-12. Criminal penalty for violations of codes, rules, or regulations.

Chapter 14. County Bridges, 36-14-1 through 36-14-3.

• 36-14-1. Erection of bridges across navigable streams.
• 36-14-2. Building and maintaining bridges over rivers bordering adjacent states.
• 36-14-3. Contracts with federal government for bridges across streams bordering land ceded to United States.

Chapter 15. County Law Library, 36-15-1 through 36-15-13.

• 36-15-1. Board of trustees created in each county; composition; chairperson; quorum.
• 36-15-2. Secretary-treasurer of board; designation and compensation of librarian.
• 36-15-3. Bond of secretary-treasurer.
• 36-15-4. Powers and duties of board of trustees generally.
• 36-15-5. Control, deposit, and investment of funds.
• 36-15-6. Receipt and investment of money and property.
• 36-15-7. Use of funds.
• 36-15-8. Furnishing of space and utilities by county governing authority.
• 36-15-9. Collection of additional costs in court cases; amount; determination of need as prerequisite to collection; collection in certain criminal cases.
• 36-15-10. Prior actions, decisions, contracts, and purchases of boards prior to March 19, 1971, ratified.
• 36-15-11. Receipt and disbursement of funds by counties having population of 950,000 or more.
• 36-15-12. Applicability to city court of city having population of 300,000 or more.
• 36-15-13. Annual audit required.

Chapter 16. County Historical Container, 36-16-1 through 36-16-5.

• 36-16-1. Furnishing of historical container.
• 36-16-2. Receipt of historical data for preservation in container.
• 36-16-3. Determination of admissibility of documents submitted for filing; deposit of documents relating to soldiers and widows.
• 36-16-4. Maintenance of record and index; fee for filing of documents.
• 36-16-5. Applicability of chapter.

Chapter 17. Grants of State Funds to Counties, 36-17-1 through 36-17-25.

Article 1 Grants for Public Purposes Based upon Road Mileage.

• 36-17-1. Legislative purpose and intent.
• 36-17-2. Computation of individual county grants.
• 36-17-3. Disbursement and expenditure of funds.

Article 2 Grants to Counties for County Roads and Maintenance.

• 36-17-20. Authorization of grants.
• 36-17-21. Allocation of funds; grant of tax credit to homesteads as prerequisite to receipt of funds; use of surplus funds.
• 36-17-22. Allocation of funds; grant of credit on certain tangible property taxes as prerequisite to receipt of funds.
• 36-17-23. Limits on granting of credits; claim and certification of credits by taxpayer; recovery of credits erroneously or illegally granted; payment of tax liability prerequisite to credit.
• 36-17-24. Credits and surplus to be shown on tax bills; disbursal of funds on certification of state revenue commissioner.
• 36-17-25. Administration of article by state revenue commissioner; promulgation of rules and regulations.

Chapter 18. Regulation of Cable Television Systems, 36-18-1 through 36-18-5.

• 36-18-1. "Cable television system" defined.
• 36-18-2. Powers of governing authorities.
• 36-18-3. Restriction on authority of counties and municipalities to regulate.
• 36-18-4. Intent and construction of chapter.
• 36-18-5. Applicability of chapter.

Chapter 20. County Leadership Training, 36-20-1 through 36-20-9.

• 36-20-1. Short title.
• 36-20-2. Legislative findings and intent.
• 36-20-3. Definitions.
• 36-20-4. Training of elected members of county governing authority.
• 36-20-5. Georgia County Leadership Academy.
• 36-20-6. Board supervision of Georgia County Leadership Academy.
• 36-20-7. Membership of board.
• 36-20-8. Acceptance by board of federal, state, or local appropriations, grants, or contributions; authority to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements.
• 36-20-9. Report on accomplishments of academy.

Chapter 21. Group Health Benefits Program, 36-21-1 through 36-21-10.

• 36-21-1. Legislative intent.
• 36-21-2. Definitions.
• 36-21-3. Corporation governed by a board of directors; powers, duties, and operations; bond; administrative expenses.
• 36-21-4. Annual audits.
• 36-21-5. Establishment of benefit plans.
• 36-21-6. Investment of funds.
• 36-21-7. Funds not subject to process, levy, or attachment; nonassignability.
• 36-21-8. Chapter exempt from regulation under Title 33.
• 36-21-9. Tax-exempt status.
• 36-21-10. State debt not created.

Chapter 30. General Provisions, 36-30-1 through 36-30-13.

Reserved Sec.

PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS ONLY

• 36-30-1. Meaning of terms "city," "town," "municipality," or "village."
• 36-30-2. Management and disposition of property.
• 36-30-3. Ordinances of a council not to bind succeeding councils; exceptions.
• 36-30-4. Eligibility of members of municipal councils or boards of aldermen for other municipal offices.
• 36-30-5. Inclusion of residency in annexed territory in computing period of residence necessary to qualify for office.
• 36-30-6. Voting upon questions by interested councilmembers.
• 36-30-7. Authorization and procedure for surrender of corporate charter.
• 36-30-7.1. Inactive municipalities.
• 36-30-8. Confinement of violators of ordinances.
• 36-30-9. Compensation of law enforcement officers.
• 36-30-10. Grant of right to obstruct public street prohibited.
• 36-30-11. Enclosure of lanes or alleys.
• 36-30-12. Closing streets adjacent to or through institutions of higher learning in municipal corporations having a population of 350,000 or more.
• 36-30-13. Special election to fill vacancies when all seats are vacant.

Chapter 31. Incorporation of Municipal Corporations, 36-31-1 through 36-31-12.

• 36-31-1. Legislative intent.
• 36-31-2. Two-year inapplicability of provisions regarding inactive municipalities.
• 36-31-3. Minimum population standards for proposed municipal corporation.
• 36-31-4. Use and subdivision of areas proposed to be incorporated.
• 36-31-5. Certificate of existence of minimum standards; manner of determination; disposition and evidentiary effect of certificate.
• 36-31-6. Responsibility of the Attorney General for preclearances [Repealed].
• 36-31-7. Power to license and regulate alcoholic beverages.
• 36-31-7.1. Ownership and control of county road rights of way.
• 36-31-8. Transition periods for governmental functions; appointment by the Governor of interim representatives.
• 36-31-9. Initial terms of office.
• 36-31-10. Appropriation of funds for grants or loans.
• 36-31-11. Removal of new municipal corporations from county special districts for provision of local government services.
• 36-31-11.1. Municipality control over parks and fire stations; obligation of county.
• 36-31-12. Legislative findings; special districts divided into noncontiguous areas; information required in audits; informational summary.

Chapter 32. Municipal Courts, 36-32-1 through 36-32-41.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 36-32-1. Establishment of municipal court; punishments; selection, election, or appointment of mayor pro tempore or recorder pro tempore.
• 36-32-1.1. Municipal court judges; qualifications to serve.
• 36-32-2. Appointment of judges.
• 36-32-2.1. Removal of judges.
• 36-32-3. Powers of judges.
• 36-32-4. Authority of municipal corporations to provide for forfeiture of appearance bonds.
• 36-32-5. Sentences and fines which may be imposed.
• 36-32-6. Jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases; retention of fines and bond forfeitures; transfer of cases.
• 36-32-6.1. Jurisdiction in cases involving transactions in drug objects; disposition of fines; transfer of cases.
• 36-32-7. Jurisdiction in cases of operating motor vehicle without effective insurance; retention of fines and bond forfeitures; transfer of cases.
• 36-32-8. Jurisdiction in cases of operating motor vehicle without certificate of emission inspection; retention of fines and bond forfeitures; transfer of cases.
• 36-32-9. Misdemeanor theft by shoplifting or misdemeanor refund fraud; transfer of cases; penalties; retention of fines and bond forfeitures; reports.
• 36-32-10. Jurisdiction in cases of furnishing alcoholic beverages to and purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages by underage persons; retention of fines and bond forfeitures; transfer of cases; penalties.
• 36-32-10.1. Jurisdiction in counties without state court to try violations of Code Section 16-7-21; retention of fines and bond forfeitures; transfer of cases; penalties.
• 36-32-10.2. Trial upon citation, summons, or accusation.
• 36-32-10.3. Jurisdiction over littering offenses.
• 36-32-11. Required training for judges.
• 36-32-12. Municipal court held outside municipality.
• 36-32-13. Municipal court clerks; role of Municipal Courts Training Council.

Article 2 Georgia Municipal Courts Training Council.

• 36-32-20. Short title.
• 36-32-21. Definitions.
• 36-32-22. Establishment of Georgia Municipal Courts Training Council; membership.
• 36-32-23. Oath of office.
• 36-32-24. Election of chairman and vice-chairman; secretary; quorum; minutes; annual report.
• 36-32-25. Remuneration.
• 36-32-26. Functions, powers, and responsibilities.
• 36-32-27. Mandatory training of municipal judges.

Article 3 Council of Municipal Court Judges.

• 36-32-40. Creation of council; membership and organization; purpose; expenses; contracts; assistance to council; members not ineligible to hold office of judge.
• 36-32-41. Savings plans and deferred compensation plans for council members.

Chapter 33. Liability of Municipal Corporations for Acts or Omissions, 36-33-1 through 36-33-6.

• 36-33-1. Immunity from liability for damages; waiver of immunity by purchase of liability insurance; liability for acts or omissions generally.
• 36-33-2. Liability for failure to perform discretionary act.
• 36-33-3. Liability for torts of police or other officers.
• 36-33-4. Personal liability of councilmembers and other municipal officers.
• 36-33-5. Written demand prerequisite to action for injury to person or property; time for presenting claim and for consideration by governing authority; suspension of limitations; statement of specific amount of monetary damages sought; service of claim on city officials.
• 36-33-6. Exemption of municipal property from levy and sale.

Chapter 34. Powers of Municipal Corporations Generally, 36-34-1 through 36-34-8.

• 36-34-1. Legislative intent.
• 36-34-2. Powers relating to administration of government generally.
• 36-34-3. Acquisition and operation of certain buildings and facilities; contracts with other political subdivisions for joint use.
• 36-34-4. Establishment of facilities and services for treatment of patients.
• 36-34-5. Acquisition and construction of water and sewage systems.
• 36-34-5.1. Lease agreements for providing library services.
• 36-34-5.2. Leases and contracts for operation and maintenance of botanical gardens in municipal corporations having population of more than 300,000.
• 36-34-5.3. Leases and contracts for operation and maintenance of public zoos in municipal corporations having population of more than 300,000.
• 36-34-6. Financing of facilities and services.
• 36-34-7. Powers supplemental.
• 36-34-8. Provisions of chapter general law; enactment of local or special laws on subject matters covered by chapter; effect of chapter upon amendment of municipal charters.

Chapter 35. Home Rule Powers, 36-35-1 through 36-35-8.

• 36-35-1. Short title.
• 36-35-2. Incorporation, dissolution, merger, and boundary changes by local Act or under general law; annexation of deannexed property.
• 36-35-3. Adoption of ordinances, rules, and regulations; amendment of charters and amendment or repeal of ordinances, rules, and regulations by petition and referendum.
• 36-35-4. Compensation and benefits for employees and members of governing authority; conditions and requirements governing increases for elective members of governing authority.
• 36-35-4.1. Reapportionment of election districts for municipal elections.
• 36-35-5. Filing of charter amendments or revisions, notices, and affidavits; publication and distribution of amendments and revisions by Secretary of State.
• 36-35-6. Limitations on home rule powers.
• 36-35-6.1. Signs for privately owned businesses.
• 36-35-7. Provisions of chapter general law; enactment of local or special laws on subject matters covered by chapter; effect of chapter upon amendment of municipal charters.
• 36-35-8. Effect of conflict with Chapter 34.

Chapter 36. Annexation of Territory, 36-36-1 through 36-36-119.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 36-36-1. Applicability of article.
• 36-36-2. Effective date of annexation.
• 36-36-3. Report identifying annexed property; maps and surveys; technical assistance to municipalities; preclearance.
• 36-36-4. Creation of unincorporated islands prohibited; authorization to provide services or functions.
• 36-36-5. Restriction on annexation of unincorporated islands [Repealed].
• 36-36-6. Notice by municipal governing authority to county governing authority of proposed annexation.
• 36-36-7. Effect of annexation upon county owned property or facilities; notice; acquisition of property or facilities by municipality.
• 36-36-8. Effect of annexation upon utility service agreements.
• 36-36-9. Notice to be sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested.
• 36-36-10. Legislative intent.
• 36-36-11. Effect of objection to land use following rezoning; minimum procedures for addressing issues.

Article 1A Annexation by Local Act of the General Assembly.

• 36-36-15. "Used for residential purposes" defined.
• 36-36-16. Procedures for annexation; referendum.

Article 2 Annexation Pursuant to Application

by 100 Percent of Landowners.

• 36-36-20. "Contiguous area" defined.
• 36-36-21. Annexation upon application of all land owners; filing of identification of annexed property with Department of Community Affairs and county governing authority; effect of annexation.
• 36-36-22. Deannexation; authority; procedures; identification; status of lands.
• 36-36-23. Annexation by a municipal corporation into an adjoining county.

Article 3 Annexation Pursuant to Application

by Owners of 60 Percent of Land and 60 Percent of Electors.

• 36-36-30. "Municipal corporation" defined.
• 36-36-31. "Contiguous area" defined; determination of aggregate external boundary.
• 36-36-32. Annexation upon application of owners of 60 percent of the land and 60 percent of the resident electors generally; application and signature requirements.
• 36-36-33. Annexation across county boundary lines prohibited.
• 36-36-34. Determination of compliance with article; notice upon noncompliance; proceedings upon compliance.
• 36-36-35. Plans and report for extension of services to area proposed to be annexed.
• 36-36-36. Requirement of public hearing; notice of time and place; persons entitled to be heard; right of property owner to withdraw consent.
• 36-36-37. Adoption of annexing ordinance.
• 36-36-38. Filing of identification of annexed property with county and Department of Community Affairs; applicability of municipal ad valorem taxes to annexed territory; effect of annexation.
• 36-36-39. Filing of petition for declaratory judgment to determine validity of annexation; judicial review.
• 36-36-40. Use of municipally owned utilities by residents of annexed territory.

Article 4 Annexation Pursuant to Resolution and Referendum.

• 36-36-50. Purpose of article.
• 36-36-51. Legislative declaration of policy.
• 36-36-52. Definitions.
• 36-36-53. Authorization of annexation generally.
• 36-36-54. Standards and requirements for area proposed to be annexed.
• 36-36-55. Determination of compliance with standards and requirements; review of determination by superior court.
• 36-36-56. Plans and report for extension of services to area proposed to be annexed.
• 36-36-57. Adoption of annexation resolution by municipal corporation; contents of resolutions; approval, availability, and distribution of report relating to extension of services; conduct of public hearing.
• 36-36-58. Referendum for ratification or rejection of annexation resolution generally; procedure; subsequent annexation attempt.
• 36-36-59. Filing of identification of annexed territory with Department of Community Affairs and county governing authority.
• 36-36-60. Authorized expenditures relating to annexation.
• 36-36-61. Restriction on applicability of article.

Article 5 Limitation on Annexation of Areas

Furnished Services or Included in Comprehensive Zoning Plan

by Certain Counties. Article 6

• 36-36-70. Approval by governing authority in certain counties for annexation of areas furnished services or included in comprehensive zoning plan; right of property owners to file action for injunction [Repealed].

Annexation of Unincorporated Islands. Article 7

• 36-36-90. Definitions.
• 36-36-91. Area included in determining aggregate external boundary.
• 36-36-92. Annexation of unincorporated islands; procedures; provision of municipal services.

Procedure for Resolving Annexation Disputes. Cross references. - Assignment of annexed areas to retail electric suppliers, § 46-3-7.

• 36-36-110. Applicability.
• 36-36-111. Notice of annexation.
• 36-36-112. Prohibition on a change in zoning or land use.
• 36-36-113. Objection to annexation; grounds and procedures.
• 36-36-114. Arbitration panel; composition and membership.
• 36-36-115. Meetings of arbitration panel; duties; findings and recommendations; compensation.
• 36-36-116. Appeal.
• 36-36-117. Annexation after conclusion of procedures; remedies for violations of conditions.
• 36-36-118. Abandonment of proposed annexation; remedies for violations of conditions.
• 36-36-119. Good faith negotiations; written agreement governing terms of annexation.

Chapter 37. Acquisition and Disposition of Real and Personal Property Generally, 36-37-1 through 36-37-10.

• 36-37-1. Devises, gifts, and grants of property for parks or other public purposes.
• 36-37-2. Acceptance of donations or gifts of property generally.
• 36-37-3. Municipal corporations as trustees for donated or gifted property generally.
• 36-37-4. Receipt of cemetery or burial lots in trust; annual returns; commissions.
• 36-37-5. Municipal corporation as trustee of funds donated to cemetery.
• 36-37-6. Disposition of municipal property generally.
• 36-37-6.1. Sale, exchange, lease, or grant of easement over property used for recreational purposes by incorporated municipalities having population greater than 300,000.
• 36-37-6.2. Purchase or other acquisition of real property on time or partly for cash; securing of balance; limitation on liability.
• 36-37-7. Disposition of public utility plants or properties - Power generally; effect of charter restrictions.
• 36-37-8. Disposition of public utility plants or properties - Notice of intent to dispose; petition objecting to disposition; election and notice.
• 36-37-9. Disposition of public utility plants or properties - Ballots for election.
• 36-37-10. Disposition of public utility plants or properties - Proposed disposition determined by two-thirds vote.

Chapter 38. Bonds, 36-38-1 through 36-38-23.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 36-38-1. Investment of funds acquired by tax levied to pay bonded indebtedness generally.
• 36-38-2. Sale of municipal bonds and use of proceeds for retirement of earlier bonds.
• 36-38-3. Registration of bonds in which municipal funds invested in name of municipal corporation.
• 36-38-4. Registration of bonds in name of owner.

Article 2 Compromise of Bonded Debt.

• 36-38-20. Authority to compromise bonded debt; rights of dissenting creditors not prejudiced.
• 36-38-21. Issuance of new bonds for outstanding bonds.
• 36-38-22. Issuance and exchange of bonds; contractual effect of ordinance.
• 36-38-23. Sinking funds for redemption of new bonds; appointment of commission to manage fund; contractual effect of ordinance.

Chapter 39. Street Improvements, 36-39-1 through 36-39-34.

• 36-39-1. Definitions.
• 36-39-2. Adoption of chapter; election; effect of adoption of chapter generally.
• 36-39-3. Procedure for improvements; adoption and publication of resolution; filing of petition by landowners; objections to improvements.
• 36-39-4. Basis of assessments for improvements; municipal corporation owner of intersecting streets fronting improvement; payment of assessments on frontage.
• 36-39-5. Improvements when county owns abutting property.
• 36-39-6. Paving by railroad having tracks in street.
• 36-39-7. Payment for street improvements and construction of water, gas, and sewer connections; payment of costs of connections.
• 36-39-8. Resolution letting contract for improvements following time for protests or filing of petition.
• 36-39-9. Work performed by municipal corporation; property owners' objections to performance of work by municipal corporation.
• 36-39-10. Publication and contents of notice of contract proposals.
• 36-39-11. Examination of bids and award of contract; readvertisement for bids.
• 36-39-12. Appointment of board of appraisers to appraise and apportion cost.
• 36-39-13. Filing of board of appraisers' report.
• 36-39-14. Hearing upon board of appraisers' report; review of report and objections; ordinance fixing assessments; taxation of interest.
• 36-39-15. Time and manner of payment of assessments generally.
• 36-39-16. Payment of assessment in installments.
• 36-39-17. Assessments where portion of costs paid by municipal corporation.
• 36-39-18. Additional assessments.
• 36-39-19. Publication and contents of notice of due date of assessment; effect of failure to publish notice.
• 36-39-20. Lien for assessment and interest.
• 36-39-21. Execution, levy, and sale on unpaid assessments or interest generally.
• 36-39-22. Affidavit contesting amount of execution; trial by superior court; penalties for delay.
• 36-39-23. Collection and use of assessments generally; special fund; treasurer's bond.
• 36-39-24. Limitation period for contesting or enjoining assessments.
• 36-39-25. Issuance of bonds; payment; interest; terms; form.
• 36-39-26. Sale of bonds; delivery to contractors.
• 36-39-27. Disposition of proceeds from bonds remaining after payment.
• 36-39-28. Petition for validation of ordinance establishing assessments; time; contents.
• 36-39-29. Order to show cause on petition; time and notice of hearing.
• 36-39-30. Conduct of hearing; issuance of order by court.
• 36-39-31. Appeal from judgment of court.
• 36-39-32. Conclusiveness of superior court's final judgment.
• 36-39-33. Entry of reference to judgment on bonds following validation; use of entry as evidence.
• 36-39-34. Construction of chapter.

Chapter 40. Grants of State Funds to Municipal Corporations, 36-40-1 through 36-40-46.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 36-40-1. Grants for repairs on facilities of historical value.

Article 2 Grants for Public Purposes.

• 36-40-20. Legislative intent.
• 36-40-21. "Municipal corporation" defined.
• 36-40-22. Certificate of eligibility for grant generally; submission; form; execution and attestation; penalty for signing false certificate.
• 36-40-23. When certificate to be filed; effect of failure to file certificate.
• 36-40-24. Computation of allocation of funds.
• 36-40-25. Payment and use of funds.

Article 3 Grants for Purchase and

Construction of Capital Outlay Items.

• 36-40-40. "Municipal corporation" defined.
• 36-40-41. Grants of state funds for capital outlay items generally.
• 36-40-42. Certificate of eligibility for grant; submission; form; execution and attestation; penalty for signing false certificate.
• 36-40-43. When certificate to be filed; effect of failure to file certificate.
• 36-40-44. Computation of allocation of funds.
• 36-40-45. Payment and use of funds.
• 36-40-46. Submission of annual audit; adjustment of fund distribution; effect of failure to submit audit; procedure when municipal corporation has no annual audit.

Chapter 41. Urban Residential Finance Authorities for Large Municipalities, 36-41-1 through 36-41-13.

• 36-41-1. Short title.
• 36-41-2. Legislative findings and declaration of public necessity.
• 36-41-3. Definitions.
• 36-41-4. Creation of authority; governing board; filing of resolutions with Secretary of State; filling of vacancies on board; officers; compensation of members of board; promulgation of rules and regulations.
• 36-41-5. Powers of authority generally; establishment of administrative guidelines for determination of eligibility.
• 36-41-6. Loans to qualified housing sponsors or eligible households; loans to lending institutions.
• 36-41-7. Purchase of mortgages or security interests or participations therein.
• 36-41-8. Issuance of revenue bonds; use and commitment of funds; form and contents of bonds; execution; sale; temporary bonds; refunding bonds; trust indenture; validation of bonds; bonds as authorized investments.
• 36-41-9. Pledge of assets for payment of bonds.
• 36-41-10. Bonds or obligations not public debt.
• 36-41-11. Tax exemptions.
• 36-41-12. Competition with Georgia Housing and Finance Authority.
• 36-41-13. Annual audit.

Chapter 42. Downtown Development Authorities, 36-42-1 through 36-42-17.

• 36-42-1. Short title.
• 36-42-2. Legislative purpose.
• 36-42-3. Definitions.
• 36-42-4. Creation of authorities; appointment and terms of directors; quorum.
• 36-42-5. Activation of authority by resolution; filing of resolution with Secretary of State and Department of Community Affairs; comments by Department of Community Affairs.
• 36-42-6. Action by resolution subsequent to activating authority.
• 36-42-7. Qualifications and reimbursement of directors; election of officers; training.
• 36-42-8. Powers of authorities generally.
• 36-42-8.1. Eminent domain by municipality or authority [Repealed].
• 36-42-9. Revenue bonds generally.
• 36-42-10. Applicability of "Revenue Bond Law"; form and provisions for exchange and transfer of bonds; certificate of validation; specification of interest rates in notice to district attorney or Attorney General.
• 36-42-11. Agreements and instruments of authority generally; use of proceeds; subsequent issues; bond anticipation notes.
• 36-42-12. Obligations of authorities not public debt of state or political subdivision thereof.
• 36-42-13. Constitutional authority for enactment of chapter; tax exemption.
• 36-42-14. Effect of chapter on other public authorities.
• 36-42-15. Construction of chapter; applicability of the "Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008."
• 36-42-16. Creation of special districts.
• 36-42-17. Assessments under Code Section 36-42-16; priority of liens regarding assessments for downtown development authorities.

Chapter 43. City Business Improvement Districts, 36-43-1 through 36-43-9.

• 36-43-1. Short title.
• 36-43-2. Legislative purpose.
• 36-43-3. Definitions.
• 36-43-4. Powers of municipalities with respect to districts generally.
• 36-43-5. Adoption of district plan.
• 36-43-6. Financing of districts.
• 36-43-7. Segregation of funds.
• 36-43-8. Design and rehabilitation standards.
• 36-43-9. Termination of districts.

Chapter 44. Redevelopment Powers, 36-44-1 through 36-44-23.

• 36-44-1. Short title.
• 36-44-2. Legislative findings and purpose.
• 36-44-3. Definitions.
• 36-44-4. Local legislative bodies serving as redevelopment agency; common redevelopment agency.
• 36-44-5. Power of political subdivision.
• 36-44-6. Delegation of powers; limitations on delegation.
• 36-44-7. Approval of redevelopment plans.
• 36-44-8. Creation and implementation of tax allocation districts.
• 36-44-9. Computing tax allocation increments; property tax included; use of tax funds.
• 36-44-10. Determination of tax allocation increment base of tax allocation district; annual notice.
• 36-44-11. Positive tax allocation increments.
• 36-44-12. Termination of tax allocation districts.
• 36-44-13. Payment of redevelopment costs.
• 36-44-14. Issuance of tax allocation bonds; authorization of tax allocation notes and other obligations; increasing security and marketability amount; certificate of validation; interest; redevelopment cost anticipation notes.
• 36-44-15. Determining tax millage rate; no freeze to ad valorem tax millage.
• 36-44-16. Loans for financing redevelopment costs.
• 36-44-17. Limitation on creation of tax allocation district.
• 36-44-18. Application of Urban Redevelopment Law.
• 36-44-19. Contracting with private individuals or entities.
• 36-44-20. Requirement of insufficiency.
• 36-44-21. Public employees and officials prohibited from holding interest disclosures; voidability of prohibited transactions; misconduct in office.
• 36-44-22. Approval of local law; expansion of authorities by localities prohibited.
• 36-44-23. Cumulative and supplemental powers.

Chapter 45. Municipal Training, 36-45-1 through 36-45-20.

Article 1 In General.

• 36-45-1. Short title.
• 36-45-2. Legislative findings and intent.
• 36-45-3. Definitions.
• 36-45-4. Training of elected members of municipal governing authority.
• 36-45-5. Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute.
• 36-45-6 through 36-45-8. [Repealed].
• 36-45-9. Report on accomplishments of institute.

Article 2 Clerks of Governing Authorities of Municipalities.

• 36-45-20. Training course.

Chapter 60. General Provisions, 36-60-1 through 36-60-26.

Reserved Sec.

PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES AND MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

• 36-60-1. Licensing of self-service motor fuel dispensing pumps; penalty for operation without license or attendant.
• 36-60-2. Contracts to provide industrial waste water treatment services.
• 36-60-3. Restriction of adult bookstores and movie houses to certain areas.
• 36-60-4. Removal of junked motor vehicles; adoption of ordinances; authority to contract for removal.
• 36-60-5. Installation of road grates to accommodate bicycles.
• 36-60-6. Utilization of federal work authorization program; "employee" defined; issuance of license; evidence of state licensure; annual reporting; standardized form affidavit; violation; investigations.
• 36-60-6.1. Preservation and protection of abandoned or unmaintained cemeteries [Repealed].
• 36-60-7. Use of excess proceeds of bonds issued to match state and federal allocations for hospital.
• 36-60-8. Audit of county or municipal corporation or units thereof.
• 36-60-9. Investigation of business for issuance of county or municipal license; criminal sanction for violation.
• 36-60-10. Annual meeting and agreement between county and city representatives as to services in portion of city within county.
• 36-60-11. Attorney General to receive a copy of any submission to the United States Department of Justice pursuant to federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 [Repealed].
• 36-60-12. Electronic security systems; installation, service, operation, sale, or lease by counties or municipal corporations.
• 36-60-13. Multiyear lease, purchase, or lease-purchase contracts.
• 36-60-14. Authority to enter into certain one-year, or less, contracts; exception.
• 36-60-15. Property subject to contract for lease purchase or installment purchase.
• 36-60-15.1. Operation and maintenance of water treatment systems by private entities.
• 36-60-16. Separate approval of municipal and county consolidation by referendum.
• 36-60-17. Water supplier's cut off of water to property because of indebtedness of prior owner, occupant, or lessee prohibited; records required; statement of past due amounts; limited liens for unpaid charges for water, gas, sewerage service, or electricity.
• 36-60-17.1. Localities prohibited from requiring connection with or use of water supplied by a public water system except when other water unfit; charges or fees for services made available but not used prohibited; applicability.
• 36-60-17.2. Limited exemption from storm water fees.
• 36-60-18. Obtaining real property within adjoining county which will be exchanged for federal property.
• 36-60-19. Dispatch centers; required training for communications officers; exceptions; penalty for noncompliance.
• 36-60-20. Political subdivisions have no liability for losses from any failure or malfunction of computer software.
• 36-60-21. Contracts with private companies to construct and operate private toll roads and bridges to facilitate public transportation without additional tax revenues.
• 36-60-22. Rock quarry operations prohibited under certain circumstances.
• 36-60-23. Volunteer firefighters for counties and municipalities.
• 36-60-24. Sale or use or ignition of consumer fireworks products.
• 36-60-25. Certificates of public necessity and convenience and medallions for taxicabs.
• 36-60-26. Unlawful to issue backdated license, permit, or other authorizing document; documents issued in violation void in entirety; criminal penalty for violations.

Chapter 61. Urban Redevelopment, 36-61-1 through 36-61-19.

• 36-61-1. Short title.
• 36-61-2. Definitions.
• 36-61-3. Legislative findings and declaration of necessity.
• 36-61-3.1. "Public use" defined; eminent domain to be exercised solely for public use.
• 36-61-4. Encouragement of private enterprise.
• 36-61-5. Resolution of necessity prerequisite to exercise of powers.
• 36-61-6. Formulation of workable program.
• 36-61-7. Preparation of redevelopment plan; approval; modification; effect of approval.
• 36-61-8. Powers of municipalities and counties generally.
• 36-61-9. Power of eminent domain; conditions; title acquired.
• 36-61-10. Disposal of property in redevelopment area generally; notice and bidding procedures; exchange with veterans' organization; temporary operation of property.
• 36-61-11. Repair, closing, and demolition of dwellings unfit for human habitation.
• 36-61-12. Issuance of bonds; payment; tax exemption; form; terms; signatures; negotiability; effect of recitation on bonds.
• 36-61-13. Bonds declared legal investments.
• 36-61-14. Exemption of property from execution, levy, and sale; tax exemption.
• 36-61-15. Presumption as to title of purchaser of property from municipality or county.
• 36-61-16. Assistance by public bodies generally; powers of public bodies; powers of municipalities and counties.
• 36-61-17. Exercise of redevelopment powers by municipalities and counties; delegation to redevelopment agency or housing authority.
• 36-61-18. Creation of agency; appointment of board of commissioners; compensation, term, and certificate; annual report; removal of commissioners.
• 36-61-19. Interest by public official or employee or employee of redevelopment agency in redevelopment project or property; disclosure; eligibility of commissioners and officers of housing authorities for other office.

Chapter 62. Development Authorities, 36-62-1 through 36-62-14.

• 36-62-1. Short title.
• 36-62-2. Definitions.
• 36-62-3. Constitutional authority for chapter; finding of public purposes; tax exemption.
• 36-62-4. Development authorities created; appointment and terms of directors; quorum; adoption and filing of resolution of need.
• 36-62-5. Directors; officers; compensation; adoption of bylaws; delegation of powers and duties; conflicts of interest; audits.
• 36-62-5.1. Joint authorities.
• 36-62-6. Powers of authority generally.
• 36-62-6.1. Obtaining real property within adjoining county which will be exchanged for federal property.
• 36-62-7. Operation of project by governmental units prohibited; sale or lease of property for operation.
• 36-62-8. Obligations of authority; use of proceeds; status as revenue obligations; subsequent series of bonds or notes; bond anticipation notes; interest rates; issuance and validation.
• 36-62-9. Purposes of chapter; issuance of bonds or bond anticipation notes; exceptions.
• 36-62-10. Obligations of authority not indebtedness of state or political subdivisions.
• 36-62-11. Construction of chapter generally; effect of conflict between chapter and other provisions of law; applicability of certain other provisions of law to proceedings under chapter.
• 36-62-12. Previously created authority not affected by chapter.
• 36-62-13. Disposition of property of certain authorities dissolved by operation of law.
• 36-62-14. Perpetual existence of authority; dissolution.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 36-62A-1. Ethics; conflicts of interest.

Article 2 Development Authorities.

• 36-62A-20. Development authority defined.
• 36-62A-21. Required training on development and redevelopment programs.
• 36-62A-22. Inapplicable to directors of downtown development authorities.

Chapter 63. Resource Recovery Development Authorities, 36-63-1 through 36-63-11.

• 36-63-1. Short title.
• 36-63-2. Purpose of chapter.
• 36-63-3. Constitutional authority for chapter; finding of public purposes; tax exemption.
• 36-63-4. Definitions.
• 36-63-5. Authorities created; adoption and filing of resolution or ordinance of need; joint authorities.
• 36-63-6. Appointment and terms of members of board of directors; officers; compensation; adoption of bylaws and regulations; delegation of powers and duties.
• 36-63-7. Quorum of board; requirement of majority vote.
• 36-63-8. Powers of authority generally.
• 36-63-9. Obligations of authority; use of proceeds; status as revenue obligations; subsequent series of bonds or notes; bond anticipation notes; interest rates; issuance and validation.
• 36-63-10. Obligations of authority not indebtedness of state or political subdivisions.
• 36-63-11. Construction of chapter generally; applicability of certain other provisions of law to proceedings under chapter; effect of chapter with respect to other development authorities.

Chapter 64. Recreation Systems, 36-64-1 through 36-64-15.

• 36-64-1. "Governing body" defined.
• 36-64-2. Authority to dedicate, set apart, acquire, or lease lands or buildings for recreation; appropriation for equipment and maintenance.
• 36-64-3. Establishment of system of supervised recreation; designation of board to provide and conduct recreational activities and facilities.
• 36-64-3.1. Use of dam sites and adjacent land for producing hydroelectric power.
• 36-64-4. Joint recreation systems.
• 36-64-5. Establishment of recreation board; powers and responsibilities; members; terms; officers; vacancies.
• 36-64-6. Acceptance of gifts for recreation purposes.
• 36-64-7. Issuance of bonds.
• 36-64-8. Petition for recreation system; provision of system on governing authority's own motion; referendums on issue of special tax and millage increase.
• 36-64-9. Establishment of system with tax money following favorable vote.
• 36-64-10. Levy and collection of recreation tax.
• 36-64-11. Payment of costs and expenses of recreation system; control of recreation fund.
• 36-64-12. Establishment, maintenance, and conduct of recreation system not mandatory.
• 36-64-13. Applicability of chapter generally.
• 36-64-14. Applicability of chapter to recreation and playground commissions, boards, and systems created by special Acts of General Assembly.
• 36-64-15. Removal of minimum or maximum recreation tax by municipality or county.

Chapter 65. Immunity from Antitrust Liability, 36-65-1 through 36-65-2.

• 36-65-1. Statement of policy.
• 36-65-2. Immunity of local governments from antitrust liability.

Chapter 66. Zoning Procedures, 36-66-1 through 36-66-6.

• 36-66-1. Short title.
• 36-66-2. Legislative purpose; local government zoning powers.
• 36-66-3. Definitions.
• 36-66-4. Hearings on proposed zoning decisions; notice of hearing; nongovernmental initiated actions; reconsideration of defeated actions; procedure on zoning for property annexed into municipality.
• 36-66-5. Adoption of hearing policies and procedures and standards for exercise of zoning power.
• 36-66-6. Investigations and recommendations of planning department regarding land near military installation.

• 36-66A-1. Definitions.
• 36-66A-2. Procedures, methods, and standards for transfer of development rights.

• 36-66B-1. Short title.
• 36-66B-2. Legislative findings and intent.
• 36-66B-3. Definitions.
• 36-66B-4. Streamlined processing.
• 36-66B-5. Time limitations for review of application for new wireless facilities or support structure.
• 36-66B-6. Limitations on local regulations.
• 36-66B-7. Limitations on local fees charged.

• 36-67A-1. Definitions.
• 36-67A-2. Disclosure of financial interests.
• 36-67A-3. Disclosure of campaign contributions.
• 36-67A-4. Penalties.
• 36-67A-5. Appointment of disinterested special master if governing authority unable to attain a quorum.
• 36-67A-6. Voting on zoning decision if ordinance being adopted for first time or ordinance being revised pursuant to comprehensive plan.

Chapter 68. Merger of Municipal Government with County, 36-68-1 through 36-68-4.

• 36-68-1. Constitutional authority; purpose.
• 36-68-2. Optional features of enabling local law.
• 36-68-3. Mandatory features of enabling local law.
• 36-68-4. Conditions under which county containing no municipality deemed to constitute a consolidated government; election; consolidated government to constitute a municipal corporation as well as a county for certain purposes.

Chapter 69. Mutual Aid, 36-69-1 through 36-69-10.

• 36-69-1. Short title.
• 36-69-2. "Local emergency" defined.
• 36-69-3. Extraterritorial cooperation and assistance to local law enforcement agencies or fire departments; commander of operations.
• 36-69-3.1. Out-of-state contracts and mutual aid agreements.
• 36-69-4. Powers and duties of employees of political subdivision or institution within the University System of Georgia or the Technical College System of Georgia who are rendering aid.
• 36-69-5. Responsibility for expenses and compensation of employees.
• 36-69-6. Applicability of privileges, immunities, exemptions, and benefits.
• 36-69-7. Liability for acts or omissions of responding agency employees.
• 36-69-8. Construction of chapter.
• 36-69-9. Cumulative authority of chapter.
• 36-69-10. Emergencies to which chapter not applicable.

• 36-69A-1. Short title.
• 36-69A-2. Purpose.
• 36-69A-3. Definitions.
• 36-69A-4. Joint exercise of powers, privileges, or authority; agreements with public agencies of other states; required information and provisions; limitations on contracts.
• 36-69A-5. Preservation of sovereign immunity.
• 36-69A-6. Submission of agreements to and approval by officers or agencies with applicable powers of control.
• 36-69A-7. Powers of counties or municipalities in carrying out agreements.
• 36-69A-8. Contracts with agencies of other states for the performance of governmental services, activities, or undertakings.
• 36-69A-9. Cumulative authority.

Chapter 70. Coordinated and Comprehensive Planning and Service Delivery by Counties and Municipalities, 36-70-1 through 36-70-28.

Article 1 Planning.

• 36-70-1. Legislative intent and purpose.
• 36-70-2. Definitions.
• 36-70-3. Powers of municipalities and counties.
• 36-70-4. Municipality and county as members of regional commissions; membership dues; participation in compiling Department of Community Affairs data base.
• 36-70-5. Effect of chapter on county and municipal zoning powers.
• 36-70-6. Promotion of deployment of broadband services by broadband services providers.

Article 2 Service Delivery.

• 36-70-20. Legislative intent.
• 36-70-21. Deadline date for implementation agreement.
• 36-70-22. Date for process initiation.
• 36-70-23. Required components.
• 36-70-24. Criteria for service delivery strategy.
• 36-70-25. Approval; extension of deadline date.
• 36-70-25.1. Dispute resolution procedures.
• 36-70-26. Required filing; verification of components.
• 36-70-27. Limitation of funding for projects inconsistent with strategy.
• 36-70-28. "Affected municipality" defined; review and revision of strategy.

Chapter 71. Development Impact Fees, 36-71-1 through 36-71-13.

• 36-71-1. Short title; legislative findings and intent.
• 36-71-2. Definitions.
• 36-71-3. Imposition of development impact fees.
• 36-71-4. Calculation of fees.
• 36-71-5. Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
• 36-71-6. Hearings on proposed fee ordinance.
• 36-71-7. Credit for present value of construction accepted by municipality or county from developer.
• 36-71-8. Deposit and expenditure of fees; annual report.
• 36-71-9. Refunds.
• 36-71-10. Appeal of fee determination; arbitration.
• 36-71-11. Intergovernmental agreements.
• 36-71-12. Existing municipal and county laws to be brought into conformance with chapter.
• 36-71-13. Construction of reasonable project improvements; private agreements between property owners or developers and municipalities and counties; hook-up or connection fees for water or sewer service; applicability of chapter to water authorities.

Chapter 72. Abandoned Cemeteries and Burial Grounds, 36-72-1 through 36-72-16.

• 36-72-1. Legislative findings and intent.
• 36-72-2. Definitions.
• 36-72-3. Authority of counties and municipalities to preserve abandoned cemeteries.
• 36-72-4. Permit required for developing land on which cemetery located.
• 36-72-5. Application for permit.
• 36-72-6. Identification and notification of descendants of person in cemetery sought to be developed.
• 36-72-7. Public hearing on development of abandoned cemetery; time for decision on application for permit.
• 36-72-8. Issues considered in decision on application for permit.
• 36-72-9. Establishment of board or commission to review applications in counties exceeding certain population size.
• 36-72-10. Application fee.
• 36-72-11. Appeal of decision on application for permit.
• 36-72-12. Development activities pending appeal.
• 36-72-13. Inspection to ensure applicant's compliance.
• 36-72-14. Jurisdiction of superior court; expending private or public funds to mitigate harm to cemetery.
• 36-72-15. Disinterment and disposition of human remains or burial objects.
• 36-72-16. Penalties.

Chapter 73. Contracts for Regional Facilities, 36-73-1 through 36-73-4.

• 36-73-1. Purpose.
• 36-73-2. Public hearing on proposed contract; notice.
• 36-73-3. Proposed facility located outside county or municipality; feasibility study.
• 36-73-4. Impingement upon powers, authority, rights, and duties of sheriffs prohibited.

Chapter 74. Local Government Code Enforcement Boards, 36-74-1 through 36-74-50.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 36-74-1. Short title.
• 36-74-2. Legislative intent.
• 36-74-3. Creating or abolishing boards; hearings and fines.

Article 2 Enforcement Boards Created on or after January 1, 2003.

• 36-74-20. Application.
• 36-74-21. Definitions.
• 36-74-22. Membership of boards; requirements of members; chairperson; attorney's role.
• 36-74-23. Initiating of proceedings; time to correct violations; repeat violations; hearings.
• 36-74-24. Calling of hearings; hearing proceedings.
• 36-74-25. Powers of enforcement boards.
• 36-74-26. Administrative fines; public record.
• 36-74-27. Length of liens.
• 36-74-28. Appeals to superior court.
• 36-74-29. Notice required; form of notice.
• 36-74-30. Other enforcement methods; probable cause for investigation required.

Article 3 Enforcement Boards Created Prior to January 1, 2003.

• 36-74-40. Application of article.
• 36-74-41. Definitions.
• 36-74-42. Membership of boards; requirements of members; chairperson; attorney's role.
• 36-74-43. Initiating of proceedings; time to correct violations; repeat violations; hearings.
• 36-74-44. Calling of hearings; hearing proceedings; orders.
• 36-74-45. Powers of enforcement boards.
• 36-74-46. Administrative fines; public record.
• 36-74-47. Length of liens.
• 36-74-48. Appeals to superior court.
• 36-74-49. Notice required; form of notice.
• 36-74-50. Other enforcement methods.

Chapter 75. War on Terrorism Local Assistance, 36-75-1 through 36-75-13.

• 36-75-1. Short title.
• 36-75-2. Legislative authority; purpose.
• 36-75-3. Definitions.
• 36-75-4. Public safety and judicial facilities authorities created for each county and municipality; joint authority; filing with Secretary of State.
• 36-75-5. Management by board of directors; membership; procedures.
• 36-75-6. Quorum.
• 36-75-7. Power of authority.
• 36-75-8. Bonds and notes; expenditure of revenue.
• 36-75-9. Responsibility for bonds and obligations.
• 36-75-10. Construction.
• 36-75-11. Resolutions and referendums required prior to issuance of bonded indebtedness for new projects; exclusions.
• 36-75-12. Authorities with maximum amount of outstanding bonded indebtedness to obtain approval by resolution and referendum prior to issuing additional bonds.
• 36-75-13. Jurisdictions with activated public safety and judicial facilities authorities prohibited from also activating joint public safety and judicial facilities authority.

Chapter 76. Expedited Franchising of Cable and Video Services, 36-76-1 through 36-76-11.

• 36-76-1. Short title.
• 36-76-2. Definitions.
• 36-76-3. Franchise options for cable service and video service providers.
• 36-76-4. Application process for the issuance of a state franchise; fees.
• 36-76-5. Transfers, modifications, and terminations of a state franchise.
• 36-76-6. Franchise fees.
• 36-76-7. Customer service requirements.
• 36-76-8. Public, educational, and governmental programming under a state franchise.
• 36-76-9. Service outlet to municipalities and counties; complimentary basic cable service or video service to public schools and public libraries.
• 36-76-10. Limitations on requirements that may be imposed upon holders of a state franchise.
• 36-76-11. Discrimination towards potential residential subscribers prohibited.

Chapter 80. General Provisions, 36-80-1 through 36-80-27.

Reserved Sec.

PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES, MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS, AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES

• 36-80-1. Code of ethics; members of local board of education allowed to discuss policies and actions of such board outside of board meetings; exceptions.
• 36-80-2. Power to issue notes, certificates, and other evidence of indebtedness in anticipation of taxes.
• 36-80-3. Authorized investments of funds by governing bodies.
• 36-80-4. Delegation of governing body's investment authority to financial officer.
• 36-80-5. Relief from or composition of debts under federal statute prohibited.
• 36-80-6. State furnished services, assistance, funds, property, and other incentives for consolidated programs.
• 36-80-7. Execution of contracts, plans, and documents for consolidated programs.
• 36-80-8. Establishment of area offices for consolidated programs.
• 36-80-9. Promulgation of rules and regulations for consolidated programs; requirement of submission of plans and reports.
• 36-80-10. Election for unbonded debt - Requirement and procedure.
• 36-80-11. Notice of election for unbonded debt.
• 36-80-12. Voting in election for unbonded debt; returns and declaration of election result.
• 36-80-13. Authorization to incur unbonded debt following favorable vote.
• 36-80-14. Annual sinking fund for unbonded debt.
• 36-80-15. Allocation and expenditure of proceeds from timber sales from military installations and facilities.
• 36-80-16. Local Government Authorities Registration.
• 36-80-16.1. PILOT restriction; payments in lieu of taxes defined; financing capital projects.
• 36-80-17. Authorization to contract for utility services; conditions and limitations.
• 36-80-18. Environmental assessment required prior to acquiring real property for recreational area; continuing assessment.
• 36-80-19. General codification of ordinances and resolutions; publication and availability of code; official state repository for general codifications.
• 36-80-20. Decal or seal required on vehicles owned or leased by any county, municipality, regional commission, school system, commission, board, or public authority.
• 36-80-21. Definitions; electronic transmission of budgets.
• 36-80-22. Definitions; restrictions; requirements.
• 36-80-23. Prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies by local governmental entities; certification of compliance.
• 36-80-24. Limitation on elected official's or constitutional officer's use of government issued purchasing or credit cards; policy development.
• 36-80-25. Financing of public projects by local entities.
• 36-80-26. (Effective January 1, 2019) Multi-county community improvement districts for transit projects.
• 36-80-27. Advertisement of bid or proposal opportunities.

Chapter 81. Budgets and Audits, 36-81-1 through 36-81-20.

Article 1 Local Government Budgets and Audits.

• 36-81-1. Legislative intent.
• 36-81-2. Definitions.
• 36-81-3. Establishment of fiscal year; requirement of annual balanced budget; adoption of budget ordinances or resolutions generally; budget amendments; uniform chart of accounts.
• 36-81-4. Appointment of budget officer; performance of duties by governing authority in absence of appointment; utilization of executive budget.
• 36-81-5. Preparation of proposed budget; submission to governing authority; public review of proposed budget; notice and conduct of budget hearing.
• 36-81-6. Adoption of budget ordinance or resolution; form of budget.
• 36-81-7. Requirement of audits; conduct of audits; audit reports; forwarding of audits to state auditor; failure to file or correct deficiencies; public inspection.
• 36-81-8. Annual local government finances reports and local independent authority indebtedness reports; assistance by Department of Community Affairs; community indicators report.
• 36-81-8.1. Definitions; grant certification forms; filing with state auditor; forfeiture of funds for noncompliance; no exemption from liability.
• 36-81-9. Effect of article on other laws generally.
• 36-81-10. Effect of article on right to make expenditures and raise revenues; effect on home rule powers.
• 36-81-11. Budget for implementing security plans subject to approval by the governing authority.

Article 2 Audits as Condition for Receipt of State Assistance.

• 36-81-20. Audits accepted by state; additional audits; section not to limit state's audit authority.

Chapter 82. Bonds, 36-82-1 through 36-82-256.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 36-82-1. Election for bonded debt; right to sell bonds at discount; advertisements as binding statements of intention; use of surpluses; meetings open to public; refunding.
• 36-82-2. Voting in election for bonded debt; returns and declaration of election result.
• 36-82-3. Issuance of bonds upon favorable election vote; ordinance or resolution authorizing refunding bonds; issuance, content, and form of refunding bonds.
• 36-82-4. Action for collection of bonds by holders.
• 36-82-4.1. Advertisement of bond elections in counties having population of 400,000 to 500,000; use of bond funds.
• 36-82-4.2. Expenditure of bond funds for purposes other than stated in public bond notice.
• 36-82-5. Destruction of unsold bonds.
• 36-82-6. Notice, hearing, order of court, and affidavit of two disinterested witnesses as to destruction of bonds; compensation of witnesses; payment of costs of proceedings.
• 36-82-7. Authorized investments for bond proceeds.
• 36-82-7.1. Assessment and collection of tax to pay refunding bonds.
• 36-82-8. Deduction of sinking fund in computing bonded indebtedness.
• 36-82-9. Certification requirement for pension obligation bonds; requirement for reserve fund.
• 36-82-10. Reporting requirements.

Article 2 Validation of Bonds.

Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

• 36-82-20. Notice to district attorney or Attorney General of election or resolution favoring issuance of bonds or refunding bonds.
• 36-82-21. Petition to superior court to show cause; service of petition and order; answers.
• 36-82-22. Notice of superior court hearing on show cause order.
• 36-82-23. Hearing and judgment on show cause order; parties to proceedings; appeal.
• 36-82-24. Effect of judgment of validation.
• 36-82-25. Entry of reference to judgment of validation on bonds; use of entry as evidence.
• 36-82-26. Payment of costs of judicial validation proceedings.
• 36-82-27. Procedure upon failure of district attorney or Attorney General to file petition with superior court generally.
• 36-82-28. Effect of judgment of validation upon failure to file petition.

Part 2 Validation by Holder of Bonds

Issued by Counties or Munici- palities Subsequent to Adop-

tion of Constitution of 1877.

• 36-82-40. Authorization and procedure generally.
• 36-82-41. Furnishing of indemnity bond by holder.
• 36-82-42. Petition by holder to district attorney or Attorney General.
• 36-82-43. Petition by district attorney or Attorney General to superior court; order to show cause; service of petition and order; answer.
• 36-82-44. Hearing and judgment; parties to proceedings; appeal.
• 36-82-45. Effect of judgment of validation.
• 36-82-46. Applicability of Code Sections 36-82-22 and 36-82-25.
• 36-82-47. Payment of costs of proceedings.

Article 3 Revenue Bonds.

• 36-82-60. Short title.
• 36-82-61. Definitions.
• 36-82-62. Powers as to undertakings and revenue bonds generally.
• 36-82-63. Adoption of resolution authorizing undertaking and issuance of revenue bonds.
• 36-82-64. Issuance of revenue bonds generally; form; terms; signatures; interim receipts; negotiability; nontaxability.
• 36-82-65. Covenants in resolution authorizing issuance of bonds; article and resolution as enforceable contract with bondholders.
• 36-82-66. Governmental liability for payment of bonds; recitation on bond.
• 36-82-67. Right of bondholder or trustee to apply for receivership upon default in payment on bond; procedure for appointment.
• 36-82-68. Powers and duties of receiver generally.
• 36-82-69. Limitations on authority of receiver and supervising court.
• 36-82-70. Supervision of receiver by court.
• 36-82-71. Surrender of receivership upon cure of default.
• 36-82-72. Construction of Code Sections 36-82-67 through 36-82-71 and this Code section.
• 36-82-73. Proceedings for validation of revenue bonds generally.
• 36-82-74. Notice to district attorney or Attorney General of resolution authorizing revenue bonds.
• 36-82-75. Duty of district attorney or Attorney General to file petition; order to show cause; service of petition and order; answer.
• 36-82-76. Notice of hearing on validation.
• 36-82-77. Hearing and judgment on validation; parties to proceedings; right of appeal; review of valuation of existing undertakings.
• 36-82-78. Effect of judgment of validation.
• 36-82-79. Entry of reference to judgment on validated bonds; use of entry as evidence; clerk's fee.
• 36-82-80. Payment of costs of proceedings.
• 36-82-81. Procedure when district attorney or Attorney General fails to file petition.
• 36-82-82. Effect of judgment of validation upon failure to file petition.
• 36-82-83. Validation of revenue bonds of certain hospital authorities.
• 36-82-84. Applicability of article to common carriers of passengers for hire.
• 36-82-85. Construction of article generally; applicability of certain other provisions of law.

Article 4 Bonds.

• 36-82-100. Expenditure of bond proceeds; auditing.

Article 5 Regulation of Interest Rates for

Bonds and Obligations Other Than General Obligation

Bonds. Article 6

• 36-82-120. Purpose of article.
• 36-82-121. Definitions.
• 36-82-122. Exemption of bonds from Constitution and laws of Georgia regulating interest rates; fixing of rates of interest by resolution or ordinance.
• 36-82-123. Repeal of regulations as to interest rates contained in other laws.
• 36-82-124. Construction of article.

Form and Services Connected with Creation of Repayment

Obligations. Article 7

• 36-82-140. Use of facsimile signatures and seals; contracts with financial institutions to perform certain repayment functions; evidence of repayment obligations.
• 36-82-141. Records of ownership, registration, transfer, and exchange of repayment obligations not public records.
• 36-82-142. Construction of article.

Regulation of Bonds and Obligations Issued by Development Authorities. Article 8

• 36-82-160. Requirements for filing; forms; exemptions [Repealed].

Georgia Allocation System. Article 9

• 36-82-180. Short title.
• 36-82-181. Legislative purpose.
• 36-82-182. Definitions.
• 36-82-183. Powers of department.
• 36-82-184. Determination of state ceiling; records required.
• 36-82-185. Application for notice of allocation; receipt of application; issue of notice; confirmation of bond issue; certificates under Federal Code.
• 36-82-186. Economic development share.
• 36-82-187. Application for economic development share and competitive pool allocation; priority of and approval of application; carrying over; time and amount limitation.
• 36-82-188. Employment test.
• 36-82-189. Housing share.
• 36-82-190. Reservations from housing share.
• 36-82-191. Applications for single-family bond projects; issue of notice; confirmation; exploration.
• 36-82-191.1. Allocation of housing share; expiration date of notice of allocation; state and urban housing share set-aside exempt from subparagraphs (b)(3)(A) through (b)(3)(C) [Repealed].
• 36-82-192. Requirements for applications for qualified residential rental projects; periods for notices of allocation; expiration dates for notices; confirmation of issuance required.
• 36-82-192.1. Application for single-family project; notice of allocation; waiver of provisions by commissioner [Repealed].
• 36-82-193. Flexible share for 1990.
• 36-82-194. Application for flexible pool allocation; issue of notice; confirmation; expiration.
• 36-82-195. Policy guidelines for making allocations.
• 36-82-196. Factors to consider in applying policy guidelines.
• 36-82-197. Transfer of fund from economic development share or applicable reservation component of housing share to the flexible share.
• 36-82-198. Flexible share carryforward funds.
• 36-82-199. Carryforward applications.
• 36-82-200. Mortgage credit certificate carryforward election.
• 36-82-201. State ceiling deemed allocated and assigned.
• 36-82-202. Applicability.

Trusts. Article 10

• 36-82-220. Definitions.
• 36-82-221. Sponsoring governmental unit requirement.
• 36-82-222. Construction.

Commercial Paper Notes from Government. Article 11

• 36-82-240. Definitions.
• 36-82-241. Governed by general provisions on commercial paper; issuance of security by governmental entity; requirements of governing body renewal and reissuance of commercial paper.

Interest Rate Management Agreements. Cross references. - Revenue obligations generally, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. IX, Sec. VI.

• 36-82-250. Definitions.
• 36-82-251. Qualified interest rate management agreements authorized.
• 36-82-252. Plan required; annual review of plan and report.
• 36-82-253. Requirements for plans; renewal or termination; provisions and limitations regarding obligation for payment; credit enhancement and liquidity agreements.
• 36-82-254. Required information in annual financial statements.
• 36-82-255. Applicability of Georgia law; jurisdiction.
• 36-82-256. Applicability to prior contracts.

Chapter 83. Local Government Investment Pool, 36-83-1 through 36-83-8.

• 36-83-1. Short title.
• 36-83-2. Legislative findings; purpose of chapter.
• 36-83-3. Definitions.
• 36-83-4. Authorized investments; delegation of investment authority to financial officer; objective of investment.
• 36-83-5. Pledge of collateral from depository institutions.
• 36-83-6. Interfund pooling for investment purposes.
• 36-83-7. State technical assistance.
• 36-83-8. Local government investment pool.

Chapter 84. Purchasing Preferences, 36-84-1.

• 36-84-1. Preferences for products manufactured in Georgia; reasonableness.

Chapter 85. Interlocal Risk Management Agencies, 36-85-1 through 36-85-20.

• 36-85-1. Definitions.
• 36-85-2. Formation; functions; counties and municipalities as separate classes; agreements creating agencies; files of administrator are sole property of agency.
• 36-85-3. Board of trustees.
• 36-85-4. Agency not an insurer.
• 36-85-5. Certificate of authority; application.
• 36-85-6. Approval of certificate; renewal.
• 36-85-7. Funds to be maintained.
• 36-85-8. Investment of assets.
• 36-85-9. Local government liability for funds.
• 36-85-10. Contracts between agency and administrator.
• 36-85-11. Fidelity bond and errors and omissions insurance; administrators to maintain office in state.
• 36-85-12. Revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew certificate of authority; hearing; voluntary dissolution of fund.
• 36-85-13. Exemption from state and local taxes and fees.
• 36-85-14. Periodic examinations.
• 36-85-15. Fund deficiencies; assessments upon members; liquidation of fund.
• 36-85-16. Rules and regulations.
• 36-85-17. Hearings.
• 36-85-18. Excess loss funding program required.
• 36-85-19. Audits of funds.
• 36-85-20. Exercise of authority not provision of liability insurance; sovereign immunity.

Chapter 86. Local Government Efficiency, 36-86-1 through 36-86-4.

• 36-86-1. Short title.
• 36-86-2. Legislative findings and determinations; purpose.
• 36-86-3. Definitions.
• 36-86-4. Local government efficiency grant program established; grant categories; rules and regulations; budget process; efficiency assessments.

Chapter 87. Participation in Federal Programs, 36-87-1 through 36-87-2.

• 36-87-1. Legislative findings.
• 36-87-2. Authority of counties and municipal corporations to participate in programs; powers.

Chapter 88. Enterprise Zones, 36-88-1 through 36-88-10.

• 36-88-1. Short title.
• 36-88-2. Legislative findings and intent; construction.
• 36-88-3. Definitions.
• 36-88-4. Available incentives; qualifying business; exemptions.
• 36-88-5. Designation of enterprise zones.
• 36-88-6. Criteria for enterprise zone.
• 36-88-7. Local ordinances' effect on enterprise zone.
• 36-88-8. Tax exemption.
• 36-88-9. Other tax incentives; reporting.
• 36-88-10. Time limitations.

Chapter 89. Homeowner Tax Relief Grants, 36-89-1 through 36-89-6.

• 36-89-1. Definitions.
• 36-89-2. Appropriation; purpose.
• 36-89-3. Appropriation to specify amount and eligible assessed value; procedures.
• 36-89-4. Procedure for allotment; conditions of grant; taxpayer notice.
• 36-89-5. Administration; rules and regulations; excess funds.
• 36-89-6. Recovery of erroneous or illegal credit.

Chapter 90. Local Government Cable Fair Competition, 36-90-1 through 36-90-8.

• 36-90-1. Short title.
• 36-90-2. Definitions.
• 36-90-3. Notifications to private providers before authorizing public provider; feasibility analysis and specific findings required; components of business plan; public hearings; requirements of ordinance or resolution.
• 36-90-4. Accounting methods regarding the cost of providing service; cross-subsidization prohibited.
• 36-90-5. Franchise agreements.
• 36-90-6. Price or rate charges by public providers.
• 36-90-7. Open meetings and records.
• 36-90-8. Immunity of local governments from antitrust liability.

Chapter 91. Public Works Bidding, 36-91-1 through 36-91-119.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 36-91-1. Short title.
• 36-91-2. Definitions.

Article 2 Contracting and Bidding Requirements.

• 36-91-20. Written contract required; advertising; competitive sealed bidding; timing of addendums; prequalification.
• 36-91-21. Competitive award requirements.
• 36-91-22. Exceptions; use of inmate labor; emergency situations.
• 36-91-23. Prohibition of disqualification of otherwise qualified bidder from bid or proposal or prequalification based upon lack of previous experience; conditions.
• 36-91-24. Liquidated damages and other incentive provisions for project completion.

Article 3 Bonds.

Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

• 36-91-40. Approval and filing of bonds with treasurer.
• 36-91-41. No bid bond required under certain circumstances.
• 36-91-42 through 36-91-45. Redesignated.

Part 2 BID BONDS.

• 36-91-50. Projects requiring bid bonds; revocation of bids; surety.
• 36-91-51. Cash in lieu of bid bonds; letters of credit.
• 36-91-52. Bid and bidder defined; withdrawal of bids for appreciable errors; resubmission.
• 36-91-53. Affiliated corporation defined; forfeit of security by affiliated corporation.
• 36-91-54. Action on breach of bond.

Part 3 PERFORMANCE BONDS.

• 36-91-70. Requirement of performance bonds.
• 36-91-71. Acceptable substitutes for bond.
• 36-91-72. Action on performance bond.
• 36-91-73 through 36-91-75. Redesignated.

Part 4 PAYMENT BONDS.

• 36-91-90. Requirement for payment bonds.
• 36-91-91. Liability of contracting party to subcontractors for noncompliance.
• 36-91-92. Notice of commencement.
• 36-91-93. Rights of persons protected by payment bond or security deposit; governmental entity not a party.
• 36-91-94. Providing copy of bond or security deposit agreement.
• 36-91-95. Time limitation.

Article 4 Bidding for Government Works Projects.

• 36-91-100. Definitions.
• 36-91-101. Authority to enter into contracts; costs; grants or loans; eminent domain.
• 36-91-102. Planning, finance, construction, acquisition, leasing, operation, and maintenance of projects; implementation; lobbying restrictions.

Article 5 Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure.

• 36-91-110. Definitions.
• 36-91-111. Creation of Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee; membership; terms; allowances; duties; support.
• 36-91-112. Model guidelines.
• 36-91-113. Unsolicited proposals.
• 36-91-114. Approval process.
• 36-91-115. Comprehensive agreement.
• 36-91-116. Default and remedies.
• 36-91-117. Powers.
• 36-91-118. Sovereign or official immunity.
• 36-91-119. Article inapplicable to local government procurement via competitive sealed bidding; article inapplicable to certain transportation projects; public meeting requirements.

Chapter 92. Waiver of Immunity for Motor Vehicle Claims, 36-92-1 through 36-92-5.

• 36-92-1. Definitions.
• 36-92-2. Maximum waiver amount; exceptions; liability; recovery of interest.
• 36-92-3. No employee liability; parties to litigation; evidence; bar to further recovery.
• 36-92-4. Regulation of settlement of actions against local government entities; exclusion of punitive and exemplary damages; rules of disclosure of documents; recovery against local governments; jurisdiction.
• 36-92-5. Applicability.