Georgia Code, Title 40, Chapter 10 - Formulation and Coordination of State and Local Highway Safety Programs

• § 40-10-1 - Short Title
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Highway Safety Coordination Act of 1967."
• § 40-10-2 - Declaration of Policy; General Authority of Governor
  It is the public policy of this state in every way possible to reduce the number of traffic accidents, deaths, injuries, and property damage...
• § 40-10-3 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Director" means the director of the Office of Highway Safety in the Department of Public Safety....
• § 40-10-4 - Director Designated Governor's Highway Safety Representative; Appointment; Responsibilities of Office
  There is created within the executive department the Office of Highway Safety. The Office of Highway Safety is assigned to the Department of Public...
• § 40-10-5 - Duties of Director
  The director shall advise with and assist the Governor in the formulation, coordination, and supervision of comprehensive state and local highway safety programs to...
• § 40-10-6 - Office Space; Staff, Supplies, and Materials
  The Governor is authorized to provide and designate for the use of the director such space as shall be necessary to quarter the director...
• § 40-10-7 - Specific Authority and Duties of Governor
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 50-5-143, the Governor is authorized and granted the power to contract and to exercise any other powers which...
• § 40-10-8 - Cooperation With Other Agencies
  The Governor, acting for and in behalf of the State of Georgia, is authorized to cooperate with, and participate in, the programs of all...
• § 40-10-9 - Powers of Local Governing Authorities
  The governing authorities of the various counties and municipalities are empowered to contract with the state, federal, and other local public and private agencies...
• § 40-10-10 - Acceptance and Administration of Funds
  The Governor is designated the appropriate state official to accept and administer any funds which shall be made available to the State of Georgia...

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