Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Chapter 144-4 - FUNCTIONS AND POWERS
Rule 144-4-.02 - Grant Administration, Generally

(a) Members of the Council shall adhere to the code of ethics for board members established in O.C.G.A. § 45-10-3which are enforced as provided in O.C.G.A. § 45-10-4.

(b) No member of the Council, who is associated with a grant applicant as an employee or member of the applicant's governing body, is eligible to vote in the recommendation process. Members should also disclose any other beneficial relationship with a grantee or program which could be affected by the vote. Such a relationship may give rise to a conflict of interest. A member of the Council associated with a grant applicant shall notify the chairperson of the committee or Chairperson of the Council of the potential conflict and the appropriate chairperson shall determine whether or not the member should be excused from voting on the specific grantee's application.

(c) Failure of a member to disclose a conflict of interest under subparagraph (b) will result in the nullification of the vote on the particular grantee's application and may be considered a breach of the code of ethics.