Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 616 - OFFICE OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Chapter 616-1
Subject 616-1-1 - ORGANIZATION OF OSAH
Rule 616-1-1-.01 - Organization
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Administrative Court. The Office of State Administrative Hearings, which is part of the executive branch of state government, shall also be known as the "Administrative Court" or "Court," which shall be comprised of the Chief State Administrative Law Judge, Assistant Administrative Law Judges, and other personnel.
(2) Jurisdiction. The Court has jurisdiction over the adjudication of contested cases pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 50-13-2(2), -41, and -42. Other agencies may contract with the Court for adjudication services.
(3) Chief State Administrative Law Judge (Chief Judge).
(4) Administrative Law Judges.The Chief Judge may appoint full-time and part-time Assistant Administrative Law Judges. Each Judge of the Court is appointed by the Chief Judge and shall exercise the powers conferred upon the Chief Judge in all contested cases assigned to them. Each Judge shall have been admitted to the practice of law in this state for a period of at least seven years and shall be in the unclassified service.
(5) Special Assistant Administrative Law Judges. The Chief Judge may appoint Special Assistant Administrative Law Judges on a temporary or case-by-case basis as may be necessary for the proper performance of the duties of the Court, pursuant to a fee schedule established in advance by the Chief Judge.
(6) Other Personnel. The Chief Judge may appoint other personnel, which may include, but not be limited to, the following:
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-40(c).