§ 28-11-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act.” History. Code 1981, § 28-11-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 874, § 1.
§ 28-11-2. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the fundamental interests of the citizens of Georgia and of the legislature as an equal branch of state government to foster the knowledge, professionalism, and standards of its membership. History. Code 1981, § 28-11-2 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 874, § 1.
§ 28-11-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the board of the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute. “Institute” means the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute. “Member of the General Assembly” means either an incumbent member or member-elect of the House of Representatives or Senate. “Vinson Institute” means the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of […]
§ 28-11-4. Availability of Instructional Classes and Courses; Payment of and Reimbursement of Expenses
All members of the General Assembly shall be authorized and encouraged to attend and complete a series of instructional classes or courses relating to the organization and operation of state government in general, and the role and powers of the General Assembly in particular. Such courses or classes shall include, but not be limited to, […]
§ 28-11-5. Georgia General Assembly Training Institute
There is created and established in the legislative branch of government the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute. All costs of operating and conducting the institute shall be paid for from state funds appropriated for such purposes or from other such funds as become available. With professional staff assistance from the Vinson Institute, the board shall […]
§ 28-11-6. Supervision of Georgia General Assembly Training Institute
The institute shall be under the direction and supervision of the board of the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute. The board shall have the power and duty to organize and advise the institute so that the institute is operated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The board shall consist of seven members and […]
§ 28-11-7. Authority of Board to Make Contracts, Leases, or Agreements
The board is authorized to make such contracts, leases, or agreements as may be necessary and convenient to carry out the duties and purposes for which the board is created. The board is authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with any person, firm, corporation, agency, or educational institution upon such terms and for […]
§ 28-11-8. Report on Accomplishments of Institute
On or before February 1 of each year, the board shall file a report to the members of the Legislative Services Committee. The report shall include a summary of the accomplishments of the institute during the preceding calendar year, including, but not limited to, the total number of members of the General Assembly who attended […]