11 LC 33 3867

House Bill 49

By: Representative Walker of the 107th

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to reflect such name change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-4-10, relating to the establishment of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, as follows:

"20-4-10.

(a) There is established a the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, formerly known as the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, consisting of not fewer than one member from each congressional district and nine at-large members who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for five-year terms. Board members in office on June 30, 2000, shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms. Upon expiration of those terms, the Governor shall appoint seven successors to two-year terms, six successors to three-year terms, and six successors to five-year terms. All subsequent appointments shall be for regular five-year terms. Members shall represent business, industry, or economic development. The board shall elect from its members a chairperson, vice chairperson, and such other officers as are considered necessary, each to serve for two-year terms. Officers may be elected to succeed themselves. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed; however, in the event of a vacancy on the board because of death, resignation, or removal for any reason other than expiration of a member's term, the Governor shall fill such vacancy in the same manner as the original appointment and the person so appointed shall serve for the unexpired term of office.

(b) As used in this article, the term 'state board' means the State Board of Technical and Adult Education the Technical College System of Georgia."

SECTION 2.

Code Section 20-16-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority Act," is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:

"(3) 'Board of technical and adult education' means the State Board of Technical and Adult Education Reserved."

SECTION 3.

The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "State Board of Technical and Adult Education", "Board of Technical and Adult Education", or "board of technical and adult education" wherever any such term occurs with "State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia":

(1) Code Section 12-5-127, relating to the licensing of water well contractors;

(2) Code Section 12-11-11, relating to the Conservation Corps Advisory Council;

(3) Code Section 20-1-22, relating to definitions relative to the "Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990";

(4) Code Section 20-1-26, relating to promulgation of administrative procedures for implementation of the "Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990";

(5) Code Section 20-2-161.1, relating to academic credit for enrollment in postsecondary courses;

(6) Code Section 20-2-161.3, relating to the program for high school students to attend postsecondary institutions;

(7) Code Section 20-2-169, relating to receipt of federal funds for career, occupational, or technical education;

(8) Code Section 20-2-320, relating to the Education Information Steering Committee;

(9) Code Section 20-2-327, relating to recognition of advance proficiency/honors courses;

(10) Code Section 20-4-11, relating to the powers of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education;

(11) Code Section 20-4-12, relating to expenses and mileage allowance for the State Board of Technical and Adult Education;

(12) Code Section 20-4-13, relating to meetings of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education;

(13) Code Section 20-4-14, relating to the establishment of the Technical College System of Georgia;

(14) Code Section 20-4-15, relating to the establishment of adult literacy programs;

(15) Code Section 20-4-16, relating to funding for adult literacy programs and postsecondary technical education programs;

(16) Code Section 20-4-19, relating to conformity to board standards, policies, and procedures of adult literacy programs;

(17) Code Section 20-4-21, relating to tuition fees for the Technical College System of Georgia;

(18) Code Section 20-4-24, relating to use of personnel by local units of administration in the Technical College System of Georgia;

(19) Code Section 20-4-25, relating to membership in the retirement system;

(20) Code Section 20-4-35, relating to the reduction in force policy;

(21) Code Section 20-4-40, relating to the establishment of the quick start training program;

(22) Code Section 20-4-41, relating to the extent and nature of the quick start training program to be offered;

(23) Code Section 20-4-43, relating to agreements for local facilities and employees for training;

(24) Code Section 20-4-44, relating to qualifications of employees of the quick start training program;

(25) Code Section 20-4-45, relating to equipment procurement and use for the quick start training program;

(26) Code Section 20-4-46, relating to standards, rules, and regulations of the quick start training program;

(27) Code Section 20-4-47, relating to acceptance of federal and private grants;

(28) Code Section 20-13-8, relating to licensure of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission;

(29) Code Section 20-13-9, relating to content of instructional television;

(30) Code Section 20-14-3, relating to membership, officers, and meetings of the Education Coordinating Council;

(31) Code Section 20-14-50, relating to the adoption of performance measures, report cards, and audit under the postsecondary accountability assessment program;

(32) Code Section 20-16-3, relating to the creation of the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority;

(33) Code Section 20-16-4, relating to the powers of the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority;

(34) Code Section 38-3-22.2, relating to the establishment of Airport Anti-Terrorism Training Committee;

(35) Code Section 42-2-5.1, relating to special school district for school age youth and education programs for adult offenders;

(36) Code Section 43-14-6, relating to powers and duties of divisions relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors;

(37) Code Section 45-7-21, relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions;

(38) Code Section 45-12-132, relating to contracts exempt from certain requirements;

(39) Code Section 50-20-8, relating to applicability of provisions for relations with nonprofit contractors; and

(40) Code Section 50-36-1, relating to verification of lawful presence within United States.

SECTION 4.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.