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§ 28-6-3. Functions of Commission

It shall be the function of the commission to: Carry forward the participation of this state as a member of any regional, national, or international nonpartisan legislative organization that promotes interstate or international cooperation; Encourage and assist the legislative, executive, administrative, and judicial officials and employees of this state to develop and maintain friendly contact […]

§ 28-5-105. Scope of Compensation

The General Assembly may by resolution appropriate money for payment of a claim for compensation upon the recommendation of the board for: Expenses actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the personal injury or death of the victim; and Loss of earning power as a result of total or partial incapacity of such victim. […]

§ 28-6-4. Establishment of Delegations, Committees, and Advisory Boards by Commission

The commission shall establish such delegations and committees as it deems advisable in order that they may confer and formulate proposals concerning effective means to secure intergovernmental harmony and may perform other functions for the commission pursuant to its decisions. Subject to the approval of the commission, the member or members of each delegation or […]

§ 28-5-106. Limitations on Claims

No resolution for the payment of compensation under this part shall be adopted unless notice of claim has been filed with the board within 18 months after the date of the personal injury or death, the claim is otherwise presented in accordance with law, and the personal injury or death was the result of an […]

§ 28-5-107. Reports on Claims Transmitted to the General Assembly

The board shall prepare and transmit to the General Assembly, along with its recommendation on each claim, a report of its activities in connection therewith, including the name of the claimant, a brief description of the facts surrounding the claim, the amount of compensation recommended, and the board’s reasons therefor. History. Ga. L. 1967, p. […]

§ 28-5-120. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Fair and Open Grants Act of 1993.” History. Code 1981, § 28-5-120 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1914, § 20.

§ 28-5-121. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Grant” means any line item appropriation of funds that will be disbursed for a public purpose of which such amount, purpose, and recipient is not identified in the appropriations Act.  For the purposes of this Code section, “grant” shall not include: Disbursements made pursuant to the Quality Basic […]

§ 28-5-82. Board Hearings

Any resolution authorized by Code Section 28-5-80 shall be referred by the Speaker of the House to the Appropriations Committee of the House; and the Clerk of the House shall transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the chairman of the Claims Advisory Board not later than the day after its referral to the […]

§ 28-5-83. Investigation of Claims by Board; Advisory Recommendations

Upon receipt of a notice of claim, the board may begin its investigation thereof; or it may wait until the supporting information provided for in Code Section 28-5-80 has been furnished. After investigation of the claim by the board, after introduction of the resolution, and after a hearing thereon, if any, the board shall prepare […]