§ 20-3-38. Agricultural Extension Work
The assent of the General Assembly is given to the act of Congress approved by the President on May 8, 1914, entitled “An act to provide for cooperative agriculture extension work between the United States Department of Agriculture and the agricultural colleges of the several states receiving and which may hereafter receive the benefits of […]
§ 20-3-39. Reassignment of Responsibilities for Operation and Management of Public Libraries; Employees; Transfer of Funding; Rules and Regulations
Effective July 1, 2000, the board of regents shall carry out all the functions and exercise all of the powers formerly held by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, for the operation and management of public library services and public libraries. Subject to subsection (b) […]
§ 20-3-40. Georgia Capitol Museum
The operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum which was formerly under the control and supervision of the Secretary of State shall as of July 1, 2011, be transferred to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The board of regents shall designate one or more persons to carry out any duties formerly […]
§ 20-3-41. Division of Archives and History Transferred to University System
There is transferred to the University System of Georgia the Division of Archives and History formerly of the office of the Secretary of State which on and after July 1, 2013, shall be the Division of Archives and History of the University System of Georgia and may also be referred to as the Georgia Archives. […]
§ 20-3-41.1. Objectives and Purposes Generally
The objects and purposes of the Georgia Archives shall be to: Ensure the retention and preservation of the records of any state or local agency with historical and research value by providing for the application of modern and efficient methods to the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation, and disposal of records; Provide an archival and […]
§ 20-3-41.2. Surrender of Materials to Division for Preservation; Preparation of Certified Copies; Ownership, Operation, and Management of Electronic Archival Records; Exemption for Certain Records Under Certain Conditions; “Constitutional Officer” Defined
Any state, county, or other official is authorized, in his or her discretion, to turn over for permanent preservation in the Division of Archives and History any official books, records, documents, original papers, manuscript files, newspaper files, portraits, and printed volumes not in current use in his or her office. Any record created or received […]
§ 20-3-41.3. Study of Historical Documents; Public Displays of the Foundations of American Law and Government
The General Assembly finds and determines: One of the purposes of the Division of Archives and History is to encourage the study of historical documents; There is a need to educate and inform the public about the history and background of American law; The public buildings of this state are an ideal forum in which […]
§ 20-3-45. Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council Created; Purpose; Members; Expenses; Coordinator; Officers; Meetings; Administrative Assignment; Staff
As used in this part, the term: “Council” means the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council created under this part. “Division” means the Division of Archives and History of the University System of Georgia. There is created and established the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council with such powers and duties as are set forth in this […]
§ 20-3-31. General Powers
The board of regents shall have power: To make such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary for the performance of its duties; To elect or appoint professors, educators, stewards, or any other officers necessary for all of the schools in the university system, as may be authorized by the General Assembly; to discontinue or […]
§ 20-3-45.1. Powers and Duties of Council
The council shall have the following powers, duties, authorities, and functions to: Serve as the state advisory body required by federal granting authorities for state projects and to follow the regulations and guidelines promulgated by those granting authorities; Serve in an advisory capacity to the Division of Archives and History on issues concerning records; Identify […]