§ 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 […]
§ 20-3-31. 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 […]
§ 20-3-31.1. Powers as to Program for Senior Citizens to Attend Classes in University System of Georgia; Continuation
The board of regents is authorized and directed to establish a program whereby citizens of this state who are 62 years of age or older may attend units of the University System of Georgia without payment of fees, except for supplies and laboratory or shop fees, when space is available in a course scheduled for […]
§ 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 […]
§ 20-3-33. 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 […]
§ 20-3-37. Contracts With Hospitals for Clinics and Training Medical Students
The board of regents is authorized to contract with any hospital for clinical purposes and for the training of medical students of the university system. History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 453, § 3.
§ 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 […]