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§ 20-3-47. Definitions

As used in this part, the term: “Agency head” means the official or body authorized to establish policy on behalf of a state agency. (1.1) “Division” means the Division of Archives and History of the University System of Georgia. “Nonprofit organization” means a bona fide nonprofit civic, educational, or charitable organization. “State agency” means any […]

§ 20-3-32. Powers as to Institutions, Departments, Courses, and Degrees of University System

The board of regents is authorized to consolidate, suspend, or discontinue institutions; merge departments; inaugurate or discontinue courses; and abolish or add degrees. Whenever any such modifications, changes, consolidations, or suspensions are put into effect, the board is authorized to readjust budgets to the extent necessary by the reallocation of the moneys appropriated for the […]

§ 20-3-47.1. Division to Administer Part

The division shall be the administrator of this part. History. Code 1933, § 40-602a, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 911, § 1; Code 1981, § 45-13-81; Code 1981, § 20-3-47.1 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2013, p. 594, § 1-3/HB 287; Ga. L. 2015, p. 5, § 20/HB 90. The 2015 amendment, effective […]

§ 20-3-33. Investment of Trust Funds in Real Estate or Improvements

It shall be lawful for the board of regents to invest any trust funds held by the board in real estate or in any improvements or buildings which the board in its discretion may see fit to make or erect thereon; provided, however, that no money belonging to any trust fund shall be used for […]

§ 20-3-34. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the board of regents and all institutions of the university system is from July 1 in each year through June 30 in the following year. History. Ga. L. 1933, p. 63, § 1; Code 1933, § 32-131; Ga. L. 1935, p. 169, § 1.

§ 20-3-35. Annual Reports to Governor

The board of regents shall submit to the Governor annual reports of its transactions, together with such information as is necessary to show the condition of the university system and with such suggestions as it may deem conducive to the good of the system and the cause of education. History. Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, […]

§ 20-3-36. Applicability of Sovereign Immunity Doctrine

The applicability of the doctrine of sovereign immunity to the board of regents is reaffirmed, except to the extent that the General Assembly may expressly provide. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 452, § 1. Cross references. Waiver of sovereign immunity in nuclear facility liability insurance, § 20-3-71 . Waiver of sovereign immunity in actions for […]

§ 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 […]