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title: O.C.G.A. § 49-3-5. Powers and duties of county director.
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# O.C.G.A. § 49-3-5. Powers and duties of county director.

The county director shall be the executive and administrative officer of the county department, shall be responsible for operations and personnel, and shall serve as the secretary of the county board. He shall prepare and submit to the county board for its approval an annual budget of all funds necessary for the county department. He shall prepare annually a full report of the operations and administration of the county department.

## History

Ga. L. 1937, p. 355, § 12; Ga. L. 1963, p. 222, § 2; Ga. L. 1976, p. 685, § 2.