Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 560 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Chapter 560-11 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Subject 560-11-1 - ORGANIZATION
Rule 560-11-1-.01 - Administration: Function
The Local Government Services Division of the Revenue Department is charged with the responsibility of the overall supervision of the ad valorem tax laws of the State; including the approval of annual ad valorem tax digests; the training of county tax assessors, appraisers, appraisal vendors, tax commissioners, county hearing officers, and members of county boards of equalization; the central assessment of public utility properties for ad valorem tax purposes, including collection of railroad equipment company fees and Public Service Commission fees for maintenance of the Public Service Commission and the distribution of Tennessee Valley Authority payments in lieu of tax; the reporting, remitting and refunding of unclaimed property; the distribution of sales and use tax proceeds, forestland assistance grants, e911 pre-paid wireless fees, international registration plan alternate ad valorem tax, and homeowner tax relief grants; and the granting of extensions when authorized by the State Revenue Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 48-2-12.