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# O.C.G.A. § 50-17-90. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) ‘‘Governing body’’ means, with respect to the state, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, and with respect to a state authority, such authority’s board.

(2) ‘‘State authority’’ shall mean ‘‘state authority’’ as defined in paragraph (9) of Code Section 50-17-21.

## History

Code 1981, § 50-17-90, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 886, § 7.