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Re-creation of “Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority.” Definitions. Purpose of authority; powers generally. Adoption and enforcement of ordinances relating to property, affairs, and administration of authority; penalties. Transfer of duties of Department of Economic Development; actions to be performed by authority under contract with and on behalf of department; costs; ratification of past actions. Appointment and terms of members of board of governors; vacancies; travel expenses and per diem. Management of business and affairs of authority; bylaws, rules, and regulations; quorum; delegation of authority to committees. Meetings of board; notice; removal of members from board. Officers of board; terms; authority; compensation. Exemption of authority from taxation. Venue and jurisdiction of actions under chapter. Acceptance of grants, contributions, and gifts of money, property, or services. Moneys received considered trust funds; exception. Authority to fix charges for use; use of earnings; terms and conditions for use of 10-9-14.1. 10-9-15. 10-9-16. 10-9-16.1. 10-9-16.2. 10-9-17. 10-9-18. 10-9-19. project; contract required; penalty for violation of commercial activity prohibition. Bylaws, resolutions, regulations, or ordinances governing use of facilities; exclusion of persons; grants for particular uses. Power of authority with regard to ensuring maximum use of project; rules and regulations for operation and use; security guards. Duties of Attorney General. Authority to contract with local entities with regard to local trade and convention center; provision of goods and services; costs, liabilities, and expenses. Disposition of real property not required by authority; excepted property. Powers declared supplemental and additional. Liberal construction of chapter. Accounts and audits. Article 2 Overview Committee 10-9-20. 10-9-21. 10-9-22. 10-9-23. 10-9-24. 1228 Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee created; composition; officers; duties. Cooperation of other state agencies; staff members and independent consultants. Authority to cooperate with committee; enforcement actions; annual committee reports. Criteria for evaluating authority. Expenditure of funds; expenses of committee members. T.10, C.9 GEO. L. SMITH II GA WORLD CONG. CTR. Sec. Article 3 Revenue Bonds Sec. 10-9-40. 10-9-41. 10-9-42. 10-9-43. 10-9-44. 10-9-45. 10-9-46. 10-9-47. 10-9-48. 10-9-49. 10-9-50. 10-9-51. 10-9-1 10-9-52. Issuance of bonds authorized; purpose.