Research, study, and planning duties

A commission shall engage in a continuous program of research, study, and planning of matters affecting its area including but not limited to: (1) Land use; (2) Transportation within the area, including highways, railroads, airports, streets, and mass transit; (3) The acquisition and financing of facilities for the disposal of solid waste material for the area and the means of financing such facilities; (4) The acquisition and financing of storm water drainage facilities for the area and the means of financing such facilities; (5) The acquisition and financing of suitable major parks and open spaces within and adjacent to the area; (6) The control and prevention of air and water pollution; (7) Environmental quality; (8) Law enforcement agencies and increased efficiency of the criminal justice systems in the area; (9) Planning for the provision of health facilities and services; and (10) The feasibility of the consolidation of common services of political subdivisions. History. Code 1981, § 50-8-97, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51. 50-8-98. Power and authority generally; determination of whether plan is area plan; bylaws, rules, and regulations. (a) A commission shall have and exercise all power and authority 763 50-8-99.1 which may be necessary or convenient to enable it to perform and carry out the duties and responsibilities imposed on it by this article. (b) A commission shall have the authority to determine whether or not a plan is an area plan as defined by paragraph (2) of Code Section 50-8-80. Any member of the commission, governing body of a political subdivision or public authority, commission, board, utility, or agency whose plans may be area plans may request in writing that the commission determine whether a plan is an area plan as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 50-8-80. A commission shall make such determination within 15 days after such request and shall afford the requesting party the right to be heard prior thereto. The determination shall be in writing and shall state the basis therefor. (c) A commission shall also be authorized to adopt bylaws and rules and regulations concerning all aspects of its functions and operations. Such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be determinative and control all matters unless expressly contradicted or forbidden by other provisions of law. History. Code 1981, § 50-8-98, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51. 50-8-99. Acceptance and expenditure of gifts, loans, and grants.