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Georgia Statutes, Title 45

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Title 45

25 chapters · 673 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 45673 Ch 12, GOVERNOR98 Ch 18, EMPLOYEES’ INSURANCE AND BENEFITS PLANS57 Ch 16, CORONERS54 Ch 9, INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBL…50 Ch 7, SALARIES AND FEES45 Ch 8, ACCOUNTING FOR PUBLIC FUNDS34 Ch 20, PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION34 Ch 19, LABOR PRACTICES32 Ch 17, NOTARIES PUBLIC31 Ch 4, OFFICIAL BONDS30 Ch 13, SECRETARY OF STATE29 Ch 15, ATTORNEY GENERAL29 Ch 10, CODES OF ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INT…25 Ch 3, OFFICIAL OATHS AND COMMISSIONS19

29 sections·Filtered byTitle 45✕Ch 13✕

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-1 Election
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There shall be a Secretary of State who shall be elected at the same time and in the same manner as the Governor. (Ga. L. 1872, p. 80, § 6; Code 1873, § 80; Code 1882, § 80; Civil Code 1895, § 176; Civil Code 1910, § 205; Code 1933, § 40-501.)
O.C.G.A. § 45-13-2 Bond
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Before entering on the duties of his office, the Secretary of State shall execute a bond with sufficient securities, to be approved by the Governor, in the sum of $10,000.00, conditioned for the faithful performance of all the duties of his office and all such duties as shall be …
O.C.G.A. § 45-13-3 Office; residence
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The Secretary of State shall be provided with suitable offices in the state capital, furnished at the state’s expense. He shall reside at the capital and shall keep his office open daily except on Sundays and holidays. (Ga. L. 1861, p. 72, § 3; Code 1863, § 83; Code 1868, § 77; C…
O.C.G.A. § 45-13-4 Compensation
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The Secretary of State shall be compensated in the amount and manner provided in Code Sections 45-7-3 and 45-7-4. He shall also receive actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier, the legal mileage rate for use of a personal automobile, and the actual cost of l…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-5 Speculation on purchase or sale of wild lands

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The Secretary of State shall not, directly or indirectly, be interested or engaged in the purchase and sale of wild lands on speculation or he will be subject to removal by the Governor or the General Assembly. (Code 1933, § 40-602.)

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-20 Duties of Secretary of State generally

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The Secretary of State shall have the following duties: (1) To keep the great seal of the state, which seal was adopted August 17, 1914, and is now on deposit in the office of the Secretary of State; (2) To keep the original Acts passed by the General Assembly and all the public …

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-21 Duty to prepare and deliver commissions, dedimus potestatems, and bonds to Governor for signature; executive secretary to submit Governor’s appointments for preparation of commissions, dedimus potesta

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(a) It shall be the ministerial duty of the Secretary of State to furnish, prepare for, and deliver to the Governor for his signature and the seal of the office of the Governor all commissions, dedimus potestatems, and bonds for all public officers who are required to be commissi…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-22 Distribution of Georgia Laws and journals of House and Senate; pricing

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(a) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to distribute the Acts and resolutions of the General Assembly of Georgia. The Secretary of State shall notify the legislative counsel of the distribution requirements of electronic version and hard-bound volumes of Georgia Laws.…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-24 Duty to provide Acts requiring referendums to local election officials

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(a) Within one calendar week after any local Act or general Act of local application which requires a special election is approved by the Governor or becomes law without such approval, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to provide a copy of the Act, with a certificate…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-25 Employment of assistants to discharge functions imposed by Chapter 5 of Title 10, the ‘‘Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008

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The Secretary of State may employ such assistants as may be necessary to discharge the functions imposed on him relative to Chapter 5 of Title 10, the ‘‘Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008,’’ provided that an appropriation therefor shall have been made in accordance with law. …

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-26 Designation of employees as agents to accept service of process; powers of designees; fees for acceptance of process

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(a) The Secretary of State is authorized to designate one or more of his employees as an agent for accepting service of summons or other process under any statute providing for service of summons or other process upon the Secretary of State or the Commissioner of Securities. Such…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-27 Official directory of state and county officials and officers

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It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to publish in print or electronically in each odd-numbered year an official directory of state and county officials and officers. Such directory shall also contain the names of the members of the Georgia delegation to the Congress of…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-28 Prescription of user fees for public information services and materials

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The Secretary of State shall be authorized to prescribe by rule or regulation user fees to be charged and collected for public information services and materials, including, but not limited to, the state directory and the mail reference service; and for electrostatic copies, phot…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-40 Creation; membership; chairperson and vice chairperson; bylaws

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(a) There is created the Georgia World War I Centennial Commission. The commission shall consist of two members appointed by the Governor, two members appointed by the President of the Senate, and two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Each member o…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-41 Administrative assignment of commission to office of Board of Regents of University System of Georgia; support staff and facilities; Attorney General to provide legal counsel

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The commission shall be attached for administrative purposes to the office of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. If approved by the Board of Regents, the board shall provide support staff and facilities for the commission. The Attorney General shall provide…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-42 Purpose of commission

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The purpose of the Georgia World War I Centennial Commission shall be: (1) To plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I and Georgia’s role in it; (2) To encourage private organizations and local governments in Georg…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-43 Authority to hold hearings, take testimony, and receive evidence

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The commission may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the commission considers appropriate to carry out its duties under this article. (Code 1981, § 45-13-43, enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 404, § 1/SB 203.)

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-44 Solicitation of information from state departments and agencies

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The commission shall secure directly from any state department or agency such information as the commission considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. Upon the request of the chairperson of the commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish …

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-45 Authority to enter into contracts, leases, or other agreements

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The commission may not enter into any contract, lease, or other legal agreement that extends beyond the date of the termination of the commission. (Code 1981, § 45-13-45, enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 404, § 1/SB 203.)

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-46 Sources of funding

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Gifts, bequests, and devises of services or property, both real and personal, received by the commission provided under this article shall be the only source of funds to cover the costs incurred by the commission under this article. No state funds shall be appropriated for the co…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-47 Reporting requirements

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(a) Not later than December 31, 2015, and not later than the last day of each three-month period thereafter, the commission shall submit to the General Assembly and the Governor a report on the activities and plans of the commission. (b) Not later than June 30, 2017, the commissi…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-48 Termination

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The commission shall terminate on the date that is 30 days after the date the completion of the activities under this article honoring the centennial observation of World War I or July 28, 2019, whichever date is earlier. (Code 1981, § 45-13-48, enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 404, § …

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-70 Creation of commission; membership; appointment; staffing

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(a) There is created the Capitol Art Standards Commission, which is assigned to the office of the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3. (b) The Capitol Art Standards Commission shall be composed of 16 members. Three members sha…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-71 Duties and responsibilities of commission

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The Capitol Art Standards Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) To meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The commission shall also meet on the call of the chairperson or the Governor; (2) …

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-72 Submission of recommendations to achieve highest museum standards; designation of area as Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum

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(a) The Capitol Art Standards Commission may recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly changes in state statutes, policies, budgets, and standards relating to the capitol art collection, with the objective of keeping the collection at the highest museum standards. (b) Th…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-73 Funding; acceptance of gifts and donations

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(a) The Capitol Art Standards Commission may accept federal funds granted by Congress or executive order for the purposes of this part as well as gifts and donations from individuals, private organizations, or foundations. The acceptance and use of federal funds shall not commit …

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-74 Provisions are general law; no special law regarding capitol artwork

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The General Assembly finds that this part constitutes a general law within the meaning of Article III, Section VI, Paragraph IV(a) of the Constitution. The General Assembly intends that there be no enactment of any bill or resolution proposing a special law with respect to capito…

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-51 Reserved and redesignated

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Article 3A Historical Records Advisory Board 45-13-55, 45-13-56. Redesignated. Article 3B Commission on Georgia History and Historical Tourism

O.C.G.A. § 45-13-58 Purpose; membership; staff support; meetings; funding; powers and authority; termination [Repealed]

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Article 4 Georgia Capitol Museum PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 45-13-60 through 45-13-62 [Repealed]. CAPITOL ART STANDARDS COMMISSION Sec.