§ 42-9-5. Compensation of Board Members
The members of the board shall devote their full time to the duties of their office. Beginning July 1, 1999, the salaries of the members of the board shall be set by the Governor and their travel expenses and costs of lodging and meals shall be paid as provided in Code Section 45-7-20. History. Ga. […]
§ 42-9-6. Board Chairman
Each year the board shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman of the board for the ensuing year. The chairman shall draw no salary from the state in addition to that which he receives as a member of the board. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 4; Ga. L. 1983, p. […]
§ 42-9-7. Board Quorum
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business except as otherwise provided in this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 6.
§ 42-9-8. Official Board Seal
The board shall adopt an official seal of which the courts shall take judicial notice. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 5.
§ 42-9-9. Board Employees; “Disability” Defined; Awarding of Badges
The board may appoint such clerical, stenographic, supervisory, and expert assistants and may establish such qualifications for its employees as it deems necessary. In its discretion, the board may discharge such employees. An employee leaving the service of the board under honorable conditions who has accumulated 20 or more years of service with the board, […]
§ 42-9-9.1. Assistance to Law Enforcement, Correctional, or Homeland Security Agencies; Conferring Powers of Law Enforcement Officers by the Board
In order to assist in the preservation of peace, order, and security, governmental officials from law enforcement, correctional, or homeland security agencies of federal, state, or local governments may request assistance from the board. For the purpose of providing the requested assistance, a majority of the members of the board may confer all powers of […]
§ 42-9-10. Legal Adviser of Board
The Attorney General shall be the legal adviser of the board. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 7.
§ 42-9-11. Office Quarters for Board; Supplies and Equipment
The board shall have office quarters in the state capital. Supplies, stationery, and equipment shall be provided for the board in the same manner as they are provided for other departments, boards, commissions, bureaus, or offices of the state. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 8.
§ 42-9-12. Appointment of Replacement for Incapacitated Member; Calling of Appointing Council by Governor; Immunity of Council From Civil or Criminal Liability
Whenever the Governor has personal knowledge or receives information deemed by him to be reliable that any member of the board, by reason of illness or other providential cause, is unable to perform the duties of his office, he shall call a council to be composed of the president of the Medical Association of Georgia, […]
§ 42-9-13. Reinstatement of Incapacitated Member Upon Recovery
Whenever the Governor has personal knowledge or receives information deemed by him to be reliable that a member of the board who has been determined to be incapacitated to perform the duties of his office has overcome his incapacity, that his incapacity has been removed, or that his incapacity has ceased, the Governor shall call […]