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O.C.G.A. § 50-8-140: Legislative intent; creation of office.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 50 State Government
- CHAPTER 8 Department of Community Affairs
- Article 6 Office of Rural Development; State Advisory Committee on Rural Development
- PART 1 Office of Rural Development
(a) It is the finding of the General Assembly that economic conditions in rural Georgia can be significantly improved through the creation of a focused and coordinated effort. It is further found that it is appropriate for the state to assist in enhancing economic opportunities and preserving the quality of life in rural communities.
(b) There is created within the Department of Community Affairs the Office of Rural Development in order to address effectively the needs, problems, and opportunities of Georgia’s rural areas.
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