O.C.G.A. § 34-8-73: Department to administer chapter and programs; authority to create, and delegate powers and duties to, Employment Security Agency.

(a) The department shall administer the provisions of this chapter and all programs relating to state employment services and unemployment compensation.

(b) The Commissioner may, at his or her discretion, create an Employment Security Agency and a director of such agency within the department and may delegate in writing to such agency and director and to any subordinate official or employee such powers, duties, and responsibilities as the Commissioner deems appropriate to administer this chapter and the programs relating to state employment services and unemployment compensation.