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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-10-47. Powers and duties of council.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-10-47. Powers and duties of council.

The council shall have the power and duty to:

(1) Annually review and approve award grants recommended by the department;

(2) Review and approve rules and regulations promulgated by the department for administration of the program; and

(3) Review the outcomes of the program and recommend to the department changes in program administration or rules to ensure the success of the program.

## History

Code 1981, § 44-10-47, enacted by Ga. L. 2023, p. 38, § 1/SB 220, effective July 1, 2023.