§ 45-21-3. Preparation of Rules
With the approval of the board, the commissioner shall prepare rules necessary and appropriate for the proper administration of meritorious award programs, incentive compensation plans, and goal based compensation plans including rules governing the: Operation of the meritorious awards programs, incentive compensation plans and goal based compensation plans; Eligibility of employees to participate in the […]
§ 45-21-4. Employment of Staff
Subject to Article 1 of Chapter 20 of this title, the commissioner shall employ the necessary staff required to carry out this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 336, § 9; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1377, § 6; Ga. L. 2001, p. 500, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 760, § 1/SB 472.
§ 45-21-5. Creation of Agency Committees; Agency Committees to Review Suggestions and Report to Commissioner
Under meritorious award programs for suggestions and ideas, each agency head shall appoint a committee to be composed of not more than three members selected from the officers and employees of the agency to review suggestions submitted which pertain to the operations of that agency. The agency committee shall, within 45 days of receipt, report […]
§ 45-21-6. Further Investigation of Suggestions or Ideas by Commissioner; Report of Findings and Recommendations; Board to Make Final Determination
The commissioner shall make any further investigation deemed appropriate with respect to any suggestion or idea whether or not reported by the appointing authorities and shall report his or her findings and recommendations to the board. Subject to any rules adopted under this chapter, the board shall make the final determination as to what action […]
§ 45-21-7. Awards to Employees
Cash awards for suggestions or ideas submitted by an employee, implemented by an agency, and approved by the board which result in direct measurable cash savings or cost avoidance shall be paid to such employee in an amount equal to up to 10 percent of the first year’s estimated net material and labor savings. The […]
§ 45-21-8. Costs to Be Borne by Board and Appointing Authorities
The board shall bear the costs of administration and of the certificates and emblems which it awards and appointing authorities shall bear the costs of administration and of the certificates, emblems, and meritorious awards and payments which they award. History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 336, § 10; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1377, § 6; Ga. […]
§ 45-21-9. Incentive Payments Not to Be Included in Calculation of Retirement Benefits
The following incentive payments shall not be included in earnable compensation in determining retirement benefits under Chapters 2 and 3 of Title 47: Payments under a meritorious award program; Recruitment payments under an incentive compensation plan; Payments for learning new, critically needed employment skills; or Payments made under a goal based plan. However, these incentive […]
§ 45-20-71. Confidentiality of Program Related Records or Activities
Program related records or activities which might disclose the nature of the services provided an employee or the identity of an employee utilizing the program shall be maintained on a confidential basis. Such records shall be produced only when the commissioner or his or her designee is satisfied it is needed to respond to a […]
§ 45-22-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know Act of 1988.” History. Code 1981, § 45-22-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1778, § 1.
§ 45-20-90. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Employee” means any employee required to be certified under the provisions of Chapter 8 of Title 35 receiving a salary or hourly wage from any state agency, department, commission, bureau, board, or authority. “Employee” shall also include any certified employee working under a personnel contract to provide personnel […]