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title: O.C.G.A. § 49-2-9. Powers in administering and disbursing funds.
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# O.C.G.A. § 49-2-9. Powers in administering and disbursing funds.

In administering any funds appropriated or made available to the department for welfare purposes, the department shall have the power:

(1) To make use of all local processes to enforce the minimum standards prescribed under or pursuant to the laws providing for grants-in-aid; and

(2) To administer and disburse any and all funds which may be allocated by any municipality of the state or private organization or society for such purposes as may be designated by such municipality or other agency. The department may use a reasonable percentage of such funds for administrative costs, not to exceed 10 percent of the total sum administered.

## History

Ga. L. 1937, p. 355, § 8; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-1/HB 228.