Georgia Code, Title 12, Chapter 11 - Georgia Youth Conservation Corps

• § 12-11-1 - Short Title
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Youth Conservation Corps Act."
• § 12-11-2 - Legislative Findings
  The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) A central element in the development of the state's young persons is the provision of meaningful...
• § 12-11-3 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Board" means the Board of Natural Resources. (2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources. (3)...
• § 12-11-4 - Corps Created; Purposes; Rules and Regulations
  (a) There is created within the department the Georgia Youth Conservation Corps.(b) The purposes and objectives of the corps authorized by this chapter shall...
• § 12-11-5 - Director; Administration of Corps Programs; Energy Savings Initiatives
  (a) There is created the position of director of the Georgia Youth Conservation Corps. The director shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall...
• § 12-11-6 - Identification of Projects
  The commissioner shall identify conservation, public improvement, or community service projects which will provide long-term benefits to the public, will yield tangible, result oriented...
• § 12-11-7 - Enrollment of Members; Considerations in Development of Corps Program; Education Component; Independent Participation by Youth Served by State Agencies
  (a) (1) Corps members shall be residents of the state between 14 and 25 years of age at the time of enrollment who are...
• § 12-11-8 - Location of and Contracts for Projects; Prohibited Uses of Corps Members
  (a) Corps projects may take place on any property owned or used by the federal government, by the state or any of its departments,...
• § 12-11-9 - Grants, Donations, Bequests; Insignia
  (a) The corps may receive grants, donations, bequests, and any other forms of funds or assistance from any sources, public or private.(b) The corps...
• § 12-11-10 - Coordinated Job Training and Placement Services
  Whenever available and appropriate, job training and placement services and education opportunities provided through other federal, state, and local programs such as through the...
• § 12-11-11 - Conservation Corps Advisory Council
  (a) There is created the Conservation Corps Advisory Council, to consist of the following members: (1) The commissioner of natural resources; (2) The chairman...

Last modified: October 14, 2016