Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 97 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Chapter 97-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY
Rule 97-1-.02 - Authority
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 27, 2023
(A) The general authority and powers of the Board are created and defined by law, Georgia law provides that the Board of the Department of Juvenile Justice is charged with the responsibility of:
(B) The Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice shall be both appointed and removed by the Board, subject to the approval of the Governor.
(C) The Board is authorized to promulgate, adopt, and establish rules and regulations for the government, operation, and maintenance of all training schools, facilities, and institutions under the Jurisdiction and control of the Department.
(D) The Board shall perform duties required of it and be responsible for the promulgation of all rules and regulations not in conflict with the law that may be necessary and appropriate to the administration of the Department, to the accomplishment of its purposes, and to the performance of the duties and functions of the Department as required by law.
O.C.G.A. §§ 49-4A-2, 49-4A-3, 49-4A-4, 49-4A-5, 49-4A-6.
Original Rule entitled "Authority" adopted. F. Sept. 1, 1992; eff. Sept. 21, 1992.
Amended: F. May 28, 1997; eff. July 1, 1997, as specified by the Agency.
Amended: F. Aug. 2, 2016; eff. Aug. 22, 2016.