There is created the Civil War Commission, hereafter referred to as the commission, to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of the structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with this significant period of our common heritage. History. Code 1981, § 50-7-60 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 95, § 3/SB 445.
The commission is directed to: Develop a State of Georgia Civil War Sites Heritage Plan. The plan will promote heritage tourism and provide incentives to local landowners and local governments to preserve Civil War battlefields and historic sites. Through cooperative agreements between local governments, landowners, and the commission, such entities will work together to preserve […]
The commission is assigned to the Department of Economic Development for administrative purposes only. The commissioner of economic development shall appoint personnel within the Department of Economic Development to facilitate the functions of the commission. History. Code 1981, § 50-7-62 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 95, § 3/SB 445.
Within the boundaries of Civil War battlefields as provided in the State of Georgia Civil War Sites Heritage Plan, the commission may, with the consent of the owner, acquire by donation, purchase, or exchange lands and interest in Civil War battlefields and memorials together with lands and interest in lands necessary to provide adequate public […]
The commission shall consist of 15 members to be appointed as follows: The Governor shall appoint five members; The President of the Senate shall appoint five members; and The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint five members. Members shall serve for four-year terms and shall be eligible for reappointment; provided, however, that with […]
