§ 49-8-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board of directors” means the policy-making board of a community action agency. “Community action agency” means a public or private nonprofit corporation which was a recipient of community services block grant funds on January 1, 1989, or its successors. “Director” means the person designated by the commissioner of […]
§ 49-9-13. Entitlement to Hearing if Aggrieved
Any individual applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation services who is aggrieved by any action or inaction of the agency shall be entitled, in accordance with regulations, to a hearing in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” and in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. History. Code 1981, […]
§ 49-8-4. Administration of Chapter
For purposes of administration, responsibility for the coordination of community services and fiscal accountability shall be determined by the commissioner of human services. The director is authorized to issue special instructions or rules and regulations as necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1645, § 4; Ga. L. […]
§ 49-9-14. Rights Not Transferable; Exempt From Creditors
Any rights of persons with disabilities to maintenance under this chapter shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity and shall be exempt from the claims of creditors. History. Code 1981, § 34-15-13, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, § 49-9-14 , as redesignated by Ga. L. […]
§ 49-8-5. Distribution of Funds; Local Boards of Directors; Audits; Bonding of Agency Employees
Moneys appropriated for the purposes of this chapter shall be allocated by contract with community action agencies. Such allocations shall be approved by the director only upon the submission of a proposal prepared by the agency and approved by the board of directors of the community action agency involved. Moneys appropriated for the purposes of […]
§ 49-9-15. Coverage by a Hospitalization or Medical Insurance Policy
Where a person with disabilities who receives vocational rehabilitation services is covered by a hospitalization or medical insurance policy, the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency shall be subrogated to the rights of such person with disabilities to recover in an amount not to exceed the cost of vocational rehabilitation services rendered by the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation […]
§ 49-8-6. Authorized and Unauthorized Activities of Local Agencies
Each community action agency shall use funds available to it under this chapter and other sources for the planning, operation, outreach, and evaluation of a variety of community service pilot programs designed to assist the economically disadvantaged and other persons to achieve self-sufficiency. Community action agencies shall maintain a coordinating role in the community. No […]
§ 49-9-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term or terms: “Agency” means the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency created pursuant to Code Section 49-9-4. “Blind person” means a person who has: Not more than 20/200 central visual acuity in the better eye after correction; or An equally disabling loss of the visual field. “Board” means the Georgia […]
§ 49-9-2. Creation of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board
There is created the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board. The board shall consist of nine members who work or have worked in the area of vocational rehabilitation or who are a part of the vocational rehabilitation community; provided, however, that five members shall be persons with disabilities or family members of persons with disabilities. The […]
§ 49-9-3. Duties of Executive Director of Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
There shall be an executive director of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency nominated by the Governor and approved by the board. The director shall serve during the term of the Governor by whom he or she is appointed and at the pleasure of the board. If the Governor’s term expires and the incoming Governor has […]