Facilities development committees created; membership

(a) There is created in each less developed county a facilities development committee to be composed as follows: (1) Three members appointed by the governing authority of the less developed county, one who is a member of such authority, and one who is from the private sector, and one who may but need not serve in the county government who shall serve as chairman of the committee; and (2) Two members appointed by the governing authority of each municipality lying within the less developed county, one who is a member of such authority and one who is from the private sector. (b) All members shall reside within the less developed county or the municipality from which they are appointed and shall serve without compensation. (c) Members shall serve terms of four years and may be reappointed. History. Code 1981, § 50-8-214, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1712, § 1. 50-8-215. Policies and procedures for facilities development committee. (a) Each facilities development committee shall be known by the name of the county followed by the words “Facilities Development Committee.” (b) The commissioner shall establish policies and procedures by rule or regulation for the facilities development committees necessary for said committees to perform the duties provided by this article. (c) Each regional commission within which a less developed county lies is authorized and directed to assist the facilities development committee in the development of a local plan. 782 History. Code 1981, § 50-8-215, enacted by Ga. 50-8-218 L. 1991, p. 1712, § 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 181, § 18/HB 1216. 50-8-216. Preparation of comprehensive local plan for less developed county.