Rule 110-1-1-.01 - The History of the Department of Community Affairs(1) The Department of Community Affairs was created by a General Act of the General Assembly entitled the "Georgia Department of Community Affairs Act" No. 233, Georgia Laws 1977, as amended.(2) The Department was created to meet the need of fulfilling the State's responsibilities to local governments and to promote and protect the institution of general purpose local government in the State.(3) The Department's policy and direction is governed by the Board of Community Affairs. The Board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor for three-year terms and selected by him from nominees of the Georgia Municipal Association and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia. The Governor selects three from each and three at large. The Board meets monthly to conduct the business of the Department.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-1-1-.01
Ga. L. 1977, Act No. 233
Original Rule entitled "The of the Department of Community Affairs" was filed on May 24, 1979, as Rule 110-1-.01; effective June 13, 1979.Amended: Rule repealed and Rule 110-1-1-.01, of the same title, adopted. Filed April 6, 1983; effective April 26, 1983.