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2006 Georgia Code - 49-5-5
49-5-5. (a) The board shall perform duties required of
it by this article and shall, in addition thereto, be responsible
for adoption of all policies and promulgation of all rules and
regulations not in conflict with this article that may be necessary
and appropriate to the administration of the department, to the
accomplishment of the purposes of this article, and to the
performance of the duties and functions of the department as set
forth in this article. (b)
The board shall establish rules and regulations for the government,
operation, and maintenance of all training schools, facilities, and
institutions now or hereafter under the jurisdiction and control of
the department, bearing in mind at all times that the purpose for
existence and operation of such schools, facilities, and
institutions and all activities carried on therein shall be to
carry out the rehabilitative program provided for by this article
and to restore and build up the self-respect and self-reliance of
children and youths lodged therein so as to qualify and equip them
for good citizenship and honorable employment.
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