Additional powers of council

In addition to any other powers granted by law, the council may, in its discretion, study, consider, accumulate, compile, assemble, and disseminate information on any aspect of Indian affairs; investigate relief needs of Indians in Georgia and provide technical assistance in the preparation of plans for the alleviation of such needs; confer with appropriate officials of local, state, and federal governments, and agencies of these governments, and with such congressional committees that may be concerned with Indian affairs, in order to encourage and implement coordination of applicable resources to meet the needs of Indians in Georgia; cooperate with and secure the assistance of the local, state, and federal governments, or any agencies thereof, in formulating any such programs and coordinate such programs with any programs regarding Indian affairs adopted or planned by the federal government, to the end that the department secures the full benefit of such programs; review all proposed or pending state legislation and amendments to existing state legislation affecting Indians in Georgia; conduct public hearings on matters relating to Indian affairs; study the existing status of recognition of all Indian groups, tribes, and communities presently existing in the state; expend funds in compliance with state regulations; and make legislative recommendations. History. Code 1981, § 44-12-283.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 632, § 3. 311 44-12-283.2 PROPERTY T.44, C.12, A.7, P.3 44-12-283.2. Council authorized to promulgate rules and regulations; notification requirement. The council is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to accomplish the provisions of this article in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” The council is expressly prohibited from engaging in any activity which would tend to assist the implementation of Indian gaming in this state, and the council shall immediately notify in writing the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of any communication it may receive from any source relating to such subject. History. Code 1981, § 44-12-283.2, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 632, § 3. 44-12-284. Delegation of duties; professional, technical, and clerical personnel. The council may delegate duties to one or more councilmembers or agents. The council is authorized to obtain the services of such professional, technical, and clerical personnel as may be necessary to enable it to carry out its functions under this part and to contract for such services as may be necessary to enable the council to carry out its responsibilities. History. Code 1981, § 44-12-284, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1790, § 6.