50-12-82. Powers and duties; cooperation with other agencies.

The commission shall have the following powers and duties:#

1. (1)

   To determine the scope and nature of the studies and research to be undertaken by the commission, including, but not limited to:#

   1. (A)

      Educational needs of and opportunities for women;#

   2. (B)

      Social security and tax laws as they affect women;#

   3. (C)

      Women’s health issues;#

   4. (D)

      Political, legal, civil, property, and social rights of women; and#

   5. (E)

      Employment policies in the public and private sector and their impact on the wage-earning capacity of women;#

2. (2)

   To collect and disseminate information regarding the status of women in the State of Georgia and the nation;#

3. (3)

   To review and analyze the laws of the State of Georgia and their impact on the lives of the women of this state;#

4. (4)

   To consult with and advise the Governor, and any state department, agency, board, commission, or authority on matters pertaining to women;#

5. (5)

   To cooperate with the government of the United States and the governments of other states in programs relating to women;#

6. (6)

   To promote, encourage, and provide advisory assistance to state, local, and community women’s professional, business, and civic organizations;#

7. (7)

   To accept public or private grants, devises, and bequests; and#

8. (8)

   To hold public hearings, conduct studies, or take any other action the commission deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities.#

The commission shall be authorized to enter into all contracts or agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties.#

All executive departments, agencies, boards, commissions, and authorities shall cooperate with the commission in the performance of its duties.#