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# O.C.G.A. § 36-69A-2. Purpose.

It is the purpose of this chapter to permit counties and municipalities in this state the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with localities in other states on a basis of mutual advantage and provide services and facilities in a manner and pursuant to forms of governmental organization that will accord best with geographic, economic, population, and other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities.

## History

Code 1981, § 36-69A-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 686, § 1/HB 570.