Georgia Administrative Code

(1) The following words and terms shall have the following meaning: (a) "Act" means the Georgia Coroner's Training Council Act. (b) "Annual Training" means an approved training program of an ongoing nature generally offered for the purpose of updating or refreshing a coroner's kn…

(1) The Council is vested with the following functions and authority: (a) To meet at such times and places as is necessary. (b) To cooperate with and secure the cooperation of every department, agency, or instrumentality of the state government or its political subdivisions in fu…

A qualified coroner is a person duly elected or appointed who, except for meeting the training requirements, meets all the qualifications set forth in O.C.G.A. 45-16-1. A qualified deputy coroner is a person duly appointed who, except for meeting the training requirements, meets …

(1) A qualified coroner shall make application for certification to the Council on a form approved by the Council. Such application shall become a permanent record of the Council. It is the responsibility of the coroner to keep the information on such application current during t…

(1) A qualified deputy coroner shall make application for certification to the Council on a form approved by the Council. Such application shall become a permanent record of the Council. It is the responsibility of the deputy coroner to keep the information on such application cu…

(1) For each calendar year following the year of Initial certification, each certified coroner and deputy coroner shall complete 24 hours of additional training in approved courses in order to maintain such certification. It is the responsibility of the coroner or deputy coroner …

(1) The Council shall formulate and promulgate a program of instruction for coroners and deputy coroners it deems necessary, which shall be designated as the Basic Course. The Basic Course shall be of such duration as the Council may provide and shall be scheduled at least twice …

(1) Any interested person may petition the Council requesting the promulgation of a rule or the amendment or repeal of a rule already in force, as contemplated in the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act. (a) Form of Petition. Each such petition shall be filed with the Council in…

(1) The Council shall have authority to suspend or withdraw a certified coroner or certified deputy coroner under this rule pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-16-65 upon a determination by the Council that the certified coroner or certified deputy coroner has: (a) Failed to obtain the requi…

(1) The Council or hearing officer designated by the Council may deny or dismiss a request for a hearing for the following reasons: (a) It has been withdrawn by the affected party; (b) If the affected party or his representative fails to appear at a pre-hearing conference schedul…

By holding a hearing, the Council does not waive its right to seek injunctive relief as provided in O.C.G.A. 45-16-67.

(1) Any coroner or deputy coroner, whose certification has been withdrawn or suspended, may petition the Council annually for recertification. The written petition to the Council must contain the following information: (a) Name, Social Security number, present address and telepho…

The Claims Advisory Board is composed of the Secretary of State, who is the chairman, the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources, the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, and the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections. Whenever the Board takes any o…

The Claims Advisory Board, hereinafter "the Board," is assigned to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3. The public may make submissions and requests to the Board by directing such inquiries to the Board, in care of the Boar…

The rules and regulations contained in this Chapter shall be applicable to claims of over $5,000.00 which are otherwise eligible for consideration by the Board under O.C.G.A., Art. 4, Ch. 5, T. 28, as amended.

In order for an otherwise eligible claim under this Chapter to be processed by the Board, the following materials must be filed with this Board: (a) A Notice of Claim, on forms provided by the Board, which may be filed on behalf of the claimant by the member of the House of Repre…

(1) Any member of the House of Representatives may file on behalf of a claimant a Notice of Claim form, which shall be provided by the Board. Each Notice of Claim shall include a sworn description of the incident signed by the claimant. (2) A Notice of Claim under this Chapter sh…

The Board shall acknowledge receipt of the Notice of Claim to the claimant and the representative and shall send each a list of required supporting documents.

The Board shall not take action on a claim until all supporting documents requested by the Board have been received and filed with the Board. The following supporting documents, where applicable, shall be filed by the claimant or on his/her behalf: (a) copy of accident/incident r…

(1) It shall be the duty of each state department and agency to file with the Claims Advisory Board a Notice of Possibility of Claim covering any occurrence which would be the subject of a Notice of Claim as provided in Code Section 28-5-80. Such Notice of Possibility of Claim sh…

The Board is prohibited from considering any resolution for compensation unless a Notice of Claim or Notice of Possibility of Claim is filed within the time provided for in Code Section 28-5-80, unless the resolution is introduced and the information required by the Board is file…

It shall be the responsibility of the claimant under this Chapter to contact a member of the House of Representatives and request that such Representative cause to be drafted and sponsor a resolution for compensation on behalf of the claimant. The Board may not make a recommendat…

(1) Upon receipt of a certified copy of the compensation resolution from the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and provided that all supporting documentation has been submitted, the resolution and claim shall be placed on the agenda for review at the next scheduled meeting o…

(1) After investigation of the claim by the Board and consideration there of at a regularly scheduled meeting or hearing, the Board shall prepare a statement including its findings, its determination of the merits of the claim, its recommendation as to the payment thereof, and su…

The Board shall make no recommendation for payment of any part of any claim under this Chapter which is paid or payable by insurance, nor shall the Board recommend payment on any compensation resolution introduced on behalf of the insurer of the aggrieved party.

(1) When the total amount of a claim against the state is $5,000.00 or less, and the incident giving rise to such claim occurred on or subsequent to July 1, 2000, the Board shall be authorized to direct the state department or agency affected by the claim to pay the claimant such…

(1) If a citizen has a claim against the state subject to the provisions of this Chapter, such person may file such claim with the Board by filing a Notice of Claim on forms provided by the Board. No claim shall be considered by the Board unless such Notice of Claim has been file…

The Board shall acknowledge receipt of the Notice of Claim to the claimant and shall send the claimant a list of required supporting documents.

The Board shall not take action on a claim made under this Chapter until all supporting documents requested by the Board have been received and filed with the Board. The following supporting documents, where applicable, shall be filed by the claimant or on his/her behalf: (a) Cop…

(1) When a claim under this Chapter is filed with the Board, the Board shall notify the department or agency of the state government affected by such claim of the basis for such claim, and such notice shall include any information submitted by the claimant in support of such clai…

(1) The Board shall meet as often as necessary to adequately perform its functions under this Chapter, and no less than four times per calendar year. (2) Claimants shall be given reasonable notice of the time and place of the meeting at which his/her claim is to be considered. (3…

(1) After reviewing and considering all information submitted by a claimant in support of the claim against the state and the report of the state department or agency affected by such claim, the Board shall make a determination either to pay or reject such claim against the state…

The Board shall not authorize or direct the payment of any part of any claim under this Chapter which is paid or payable by insurance, nor shall the Board authorize or direct payment to any insurer of the aggrieved party.

Any payment made to a claimant under this Chapter shall be in full and complete settlement of any claim against the state arising from said occurrence, and each claimant, as a condition precedent to receiving payment, shall execute a "Settlement Agreement, Covenant Not to Sue and…

(1) The Board shall have authority to consider and make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning payment of Compensation to innocent persons who sustain injury or property damage, or both, and to dependent heirs of innocent persons killed in attempting to prevent the co…

(1) Claims under this Chapter shall, where applicable, be processed by the Board in the same manner as other claims subject to compensation by resolution, except as outlined herein. (2) A Notice of Claim under this Chapter shall be filed within 18 months after the date of the per…

(1) In making its recommendation relative to the claims reviewed under this Chapter, the Board shall take into consideration, insofar as practicable, the rates and amounts of compensation payable for injuries or property damage and death under other laws of this state and of the …

The Board shall prepare and transmit to the General Assembly, along with its recommendation on each claim under this Chapter, a report of its activities in connection therewith, including the name of the claimant, a brief description of the facts surrounding the claim, the amount…

The check issued to any person, firm, association, or corporation as payment for any claim pursuant to these rules shall have attached thereto the following statement: "It shall be unlawful for any member of the Claims Advisory Board, any member of the General Assembly, or any st…

The State Construction Industry Licensing Board shall consist of members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, as provided by O.C.G.A. 43-14-3.

(1) Regular Board meetings shall be held on dates as scheduled by the Board. Regular Division meetings shall be held on dates as scheduled by the respective Division. (2) Special Board meetings shall be scheduled by the Division Director upon request by the Chairman or upon the r…

Rules and Regulations pertaining to the administration of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board shall be administered by the Executive Director through the Division Director, Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

(1) Applications for license or certification must be completed in full on a form approved by the Division and submitted with the required fee. (2) The application fee shall be set by the Board in order to recover costs associated with processing the application. Fees shall be pu…

Applications for examination and the names of applicants shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed without written authorization from the applicant and approval by the appropriate division. Personal references submitted by third parties as part of an application shall not …

(1) The respective Divisions may enter into a formal written agreement with other state licensing Boards to offer licenses by Endorsement or by Reciprocity. (2) A person may be issued a Conditioned Air Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Low Voltage Contractor, Master Plumber, Jou…