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U.S. State Codes
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Georgia
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Title 49 - Social Services
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Chapter 2 - Department of H...
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Article 1 - General Provisions
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 49-2-1. Department created; transfer of powers, functions, and duties of Department of Human Resources to Department of Human Services; creation, appointment, removal, and duties of commissioner; creation, appointment, and duties of kinship care enforcement administrator
§ 49-2-2. Board created; qualifications and appointment of members; terms of office; vacancies; removal; per diem and expenses
§ 49-2-2.1. Department of Human Services becomes successor-in-interest to all rights, duties, and obligations of former Department of Human Resources
§ 49-2-3. Functions transferred to the board from other boards and commissions
§ 49-2-4. Creation of divisions; allocation of functions
§ 49-2-5. Department is institution of state; power to receive and disburse state, county, and federal funds
§ 49-2-6. Duties and powers of department
§ 49-2-7. Functions, duties, and authority transferred to the department from other state agencies
§ 49-2-8. Approval of physicians employed by department
§ 49-2-9. Powers of department in administering and disbursing funds
§ 49-2-10. State appropriations; state, county, and federal welfare funds are for public purpose
§ 49-2-11. Acceptance and disbursement of federal aid; compliance with conditions; use of appropriations for matching funds
§ 49-2-12. Development and revision of transportation plan for programs of department
§ 49-2-13. Identifying transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities and alternatives to meet needs
§ 49-2-13.1. Financial assistance for transportation services for the elderly and persons with disabilities
§ 49-2-14. (Effective until October 1, 2019. See note.) Record search for conviction data on prospective employees
§ 49-2-14. (Effective October 1, 2019. See note.) Record search for conviction data on prospective employees
§ 49-2-14.1. (Effective until October 1, 2019. See note.) Definitions; records check requirement for licensing certain facilities
§ 49-2-14.1. (Effective October 1, 2019. See note.) Definitions; records check requirement for licensing certain facilities
§ 49-2-15. Service of notice against department
§ 49-2-16. Council for Welfare Administration
§ 49-2-17. Disciplinary actions against licensees or license applicants for certain violations
§ 49-2-18. Director of Division of Family and Children Services; appointment; qualifications
§ 49-2-19. DFCS State Advisory Board; membership; duties; officers and committees