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Title 45. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Chapter 12. GOVERNOR

114 sections · 45-12-1 to 45-12-216

Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 45-12-1Election.
  2. 45-12-2Inauguration.
  3. 45-12-3Entry of inauguration upon House journal; evidence of Governor’s right, title, eligibility, and qualification.
  4. 45-12-4Oath of office.
  5. 45-12-5Seal.
  6. 45-12-6Executive office; Governor’s residence.
  7. 45-12-7Resignation; vacancy due to other causes; Lieutenant Governor to take oath; procedure.

Article 2. POWERS AND DUTIES GENERALLY

  1. 45-12-20Grant of commissions.
  2. 45-12-21Issuance of warrants for payments from treasury.
  3. 45-12-22Suspension of collection of taxes.
  4. 45-12-23Incapacity of Commissioner of Insurance.
  5. 45-12-24Proceedings upon cessation of incapacity; payment of salary of officer during period of incapacity.
  6. 45-12-25Books of record to be maintained by Governor.
  7. 45-12-26Defense of action in which state has interest.
  8. 45-12-27Calling out militia to execute laws.
  9. 45-12-28Calling out militia for defense of state in case of invasion or insurrection.
  10. 45-12-29Powers to prevent violence and maintain order — General authority.
  11. 45-12-30Powers to prevent violence and maintain order — Proclamation of emergency; issuance and enforcement of orders.
  12. 45-12-31Powers to prevent violence and maintain order — Filing of proclamation; powers of Governor over civil and military officials generally.
  13. 45-12-32Powers to prevent violence and maintain order — Promulgation and enforcement of emergency rules and regulations.
  14. 45-12-33Powers to prevent violence and maintain order — Publishing and posting of emergency rules and regulations.
  15. 45-12-34Powers to prevent violence and maintain order — Enforcement of rules and regulations.
  16. 45-12-35Reward for detection or apprehension of perpetrators of felonies or cattle, horse, or swine thieves.
  17. 45-12-36Reward for information leading to identification, apprehension, and conviction of persons who cause the death of a law enforcement officer.
  18. 45-12-37Reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of person selling dangerous or narcotic drugs generally; rewards by counties and municipalities.
  19. 45-12-38Temporary transfer of institution between departments or agencies authorized; special report to General Assembly.
  20. 45-12-39Annual report to General Assembly on administration’s policies and goals.
  21. 45-12-40Cooperation with other states on federal grants.
  22. 45-12-41Governor’s delegation of powers under applicable federal transportation planning and air quality laws and regulations.

Article 3. APPOINTMENTS AND VACANCIES

  1. 45-12-50Duty to appoint officers and fill vacancies.
  2. 45-12-51General power to engage services of any person.
  3. 45-12-52Filling of vacancies when advice and consent of Senate required; interim appointment.
  4. 45-12-53Appointments not subject to Senate confirmation.
  5. 45-12-54Appointments to boards, commissions, and bureaus subject to Senate confirmation.
  6. 45-12-55Governor authorized to appoint attorneys as executive counsel; compensation.
  7. 45-12-56Appointment of secretaries and clerical personnel; compensation.
  8. 45-12-57Governor’s messenger — Authority to appoint; compensation.
  9. 45-12-58Governor’s messenger — Duties.
  10. 45-12-59Governor’s messenger — Special messenger.
  11. 45-12-60Payment of compensation of persons whose compensation not prescribed.
  12. 45-12-61Campaign contributions and judicial appointments.

Article 4. OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET · Part 1. MANAGEMENT OF BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

  1. 45-12-70Short title.
  2. 45-12-71Definitions.
  3. 45-12-72Establishment of Office of Planning and Budget; general provisions.
  4. 45-12-73Powers and duties generally.
  5. 45-12-74Budget report — Preparation and submission to General Assembly.
  6. 45-12-75Budget report — Contents and form.
  7. 45-12-75.1Zero-base budgeting; intent; departmental priority lists.Repealed
  8. 45-12-76Limitations on appropriations by General Assembly; supplementary appropriations.
  9. 45-12-77Requirement of emergency appropriation; manner of allocation.
  10. 45-12-78Heads of budget units to submit annual estimates; preparation and submission of budget estimates of legislative and judicial agencies; review of budget estimates by Office of Planning and Budget.
  11. 45-12-79Governor to examine estimates and make revisions; budget report printing and transmission to General Assembly; examination of report by Governor-elect and his designated budget representatives.
  12. 45-12-80Appropriations Act to adopt financial plans; effect of annual appropriation Acts; supplementary appropriations Acts; submission of budget to Office of Planning and Budget.
  13. 45-12-81Procedure and restriction for expenditures by state and budget units thereof.
  14. 45-12-82Periodic work programs to be filed; funds not to be allotted until program approved; content and form of program; amendment of program; filing of copies of program.
  15. 45-12-83Requirement of filing of requests by budget units for allotment of funds; time and form of requests.
  16. 45-12-83.1Display of state flag by agencies.
  17. 45-12-84Review of periodic work programs and requests for allotment of funds generally.
  18. 45-12-85Examination and investigation of periodic work programs and requests for allotment of funds.
  19. 45-12-86Governor authorized to require state agencies to reserve specified appropriations for budget reductions and withhold a percentage of agency allotments to maintain spending within actual revenues.
  20. 45-12-87Requirement of authorization of payments and obligation; liability of persons authorizing payments or receiving payments.
  21. 45-12-88Budget units to furnish information to Budgetary Responsibility Oversight Committee before instituting new programs.Repealed
  22. 45-12-89Appropriations not expended or obligated at end of fiscal year to lapse.
  23. 45-12-90Disposition of appropriation for duties, purposes, and objects which have been transferred.
  24. 45-12-91Federal funds received by state continually appropriated.
  25. 45-12-92Revenue collections to be paid to state treasury on monthly basis; effect of failure of budget unit to comply with Code section; user fee defined; reporting.
  26. 45-12-92.1Fees which are not revenue measures; utilization of proceeds.
  27. 45-12-92.2Definitions; procedures involving solid waste disposal surcharge and tire disposal fees; conditions; appropriation.Repealed
  28. 45-12-93Revenue shortfall reserve; reservation of surplus state funds; appropriation and release of funds; limitations.
  29. 45-12-94Striking of name of employee from requisition for allotment of funds.
  30. 45-12-95Duty of Office of Planning and Budget to encourage state agencies to identify and implement cost-saving measures and to decentralize state government.

Article 4. OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET · Part 2. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE AND STATE CONTRACTS

  1. 45-12-110Notification of intention to apply for federal assistance; adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations and forms.
  2. 45-12-111Legislative budget analyst to analyze impact of proposed federal assistance project; forwarding of copy of analysis to General Assembly members.
  3. 45-12-112Duties of director of Office of Planning and Budget.
  4. 45-12-130State contracts over $5,000.00 voidable without certain approval.
  5. 45-12-131Office of Planning and Budget to review and approve contracts; exempting of contracts.
  6. 45-12-132Contracts exempt from subpart.

Article 4. OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET · Part 3. GEORGIA DATA ANALYTIC CENTER

  1. 45-12-150Definitions.
  2. 45-12-151Capabilities and operation of Georgia Data Analytic Center; procurement of technology and services; disclosure of individual identifiable data.
  3. 45-12-152Oversight.
  4. 45-12-153Access to data.
  5. 45-12-154Reporting to General Assembly.
  6. 45-12-154.1Annual unified reports on violations of mental health parity laws.
  7. 45-12-155Funding sources.

Article 4. OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET · Part 4. STATE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

  1. 45-12-170Office of Planning and Budget to perform planning and development function; powers and duties generally; recommendations of planned communities for state development assistance.Repealed
  2. 45-12-171Office to be principal state agency for coordinating development, demographic data, statistical coordination, and federal programs; applications for and receipt of financial assistance.
  3. 45-12-172Office to review and comment on proposed development programs and serve as liaison with levels of government.
  4. 45-12-173Office to promote state development; duties of Governor; employment of personnel; furnishing of advice and assistance by other state officials.
  5. 45-12-174Development functions of office generally.
  6. 45-12-175Preparation of long-range development plans by office; designation of planning officer or representative by departments, agencies, or institutions.
  7. 45-12-176Preparation and maintenance of inventory of federal programs and projects; filing of plans with office.
  8. 45-12-177Office to review and establish state goals and policies; Governor to prepare annual policy document reflecting state strategic plan.
  9. 45-12-178Ongoing review by Governor of all programs and functions in state government.Repealed

Article 5. GUBERNATORIAL TRANSITION

  1. 45-12-190Short title.
  2. 45-12-191Legislative intent and purpose of article.
  3. 45-12-192‘‘Governor-elect’’ defined.
  4. 45-12-193Services and facilities to be provided to Governor-elect; compensation of staff members; limitation on expenditure of funds; designation of assistant to make designation or findings of necessity.
  5. 45-12-194Services and facilities to be provided to former Governor.
  6. 45-12-195Appropriation of funds for gubernatorial transition.

Article 6. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

  1. 45-12-200Legislative findings and purpose.
  2. 45-12-201Definitions.
  3. 45-12-202Governor’s Development Council created.
  4. 45-12-203Council membership; chair; meetings.
  5. 45-12-204Powers and duties of council.
  6. 45-12-205Attachment to Department of Community Affairs; technical support.
  7. 45-12-206Cooperation of state agencies, counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions with council.
  8. 45-12-207Construction of article.

Article 7. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

  1. 45-12-210Definitions.
  2. 45-12-211Creation; appointment; jurisdiction; structure.
  3. 45-12-212Duties.
  4. 45-12-213Agency cooperation; remedial steps by agency; access to records.
  5. 45-12-214Knowing failure of cooperation; protection for individuals making disclosures.
  6. 45-12-215Conduct of investigations; subpoenas.
  7. 45-12-216Employment of peace officers.