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O.C.G.A. § 36-70-1 Legislative intent and purpose
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The local governments of the State of Georgia are of vital importance to the state and its citizens. The state has an essential public interest in promoting, developing, sustaining, and assisting local governments. In addition, the natural resources, environment, and vital areas …
O.C.G.A. § 36-70-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Comprehensive plan’’ means any plan by a county or municipality covering such county or municipality proposed or prepared pursuant to the minimum standards and procedures for preparation of comprehensive plans and for implementation of com…
O.C.G.A. § 36-70-3 Powers of municipalities and counties
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The governing bodies of municipalities and counties are authorized: (1) To develop, or to cause to be developed pursuant to a contract or other arrangement approved by the governing body, a comprehensive plan; (2) To develop, establish, and implement land use regulations which ar…
O.C.G.A. § 36-70-4 Municipality and county as members of regional commissions; membership dues; participation in compiling Department of Community Affairs data base
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(a) Each municipality and county shall automatically be a member of the regional commission for the region which includes such municipality or county, as the case may be. (b) Each municipality and county shall pay, when and as they become due, the annual dues required for members…