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title: O.C.G.A. § 36-20-3. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 36-20-3. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Academy” means the Georgia County Leadership Academy.

(2) “Board” means the Board of the Georgia County Leadership Academy.

(3) “County governing authority” means the governing authority as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 1-3-3 and an elected chief executive officer of a county.

(4) “State” means the State of Georgia and any department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency thereof.

## History

Code 1981, § 36-20-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1642, § 1.