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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 49 - SOCIAL SERVICES

CHAPTER 2 - RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE LICENSING
ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 49-2-16 - Council for Welfare Administration

O.C.G.A. 49-2-16 (2010)
49-2-16. Council for Welfare Administration


(a) There is created a Georgia Council for Welfare Administration. The objectives of the council shall be:

(1) To promote improvements in public welfare and social service programs of the Division of Family and Children Services within the Department of Human Services;

(2) To provide a forum for the interchange of information relating to welfare and social service programs; and

(3) To promote with any organization exempt under Section 501(c)(4) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 a more efficient public welfare delivery system for the citizens of this state.

(b) Membership in the council shall be open to persons actively employed in the Division of Family and Children Services within the Department of Human Services.

(c) No state funds shall be appropriated for the benefit or use of the council.

(d) The council is authorized to adopt bylaws which prescribe its organizational structure, officers, terms and condition of office, meeting schedules, and such other organizational procedures as are necessary for its lawful and effective functioning.

(e) The commissioner of human services shall call the initial meeting of the council at which time the council shall organize and select its officers.