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title: O.C.G.A. § 47-16-1. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 47-16-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) ‘‘Board’’ means the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia.

(2) ‘‘Fund’’ means the Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia.

(3) ‘‘Member’’ means a member of the Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia.

## History

Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 47.