2017 Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 2 - Department of Natural Resources
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 12-2-7. Duty to advise Governor on environmental matters

Universal Citation: GA Code § 12-2-7 (2017)
  • (a) The department shall have the duty of providing special counsel to the Governor concerning environmental matters affecting the state.
  • (b) In providing counsel to the Governor on environmental matters, the department shall:
    • (1) Advise the Governor on comprehensive environmental policy for the state;
    • (2) Develop guidelines for balancing environmental quality with economic development;
    • (3) Study and from time to time report to the Governor on environmental conditions and trends in the state;
    • (4) Make or recommend such special environmental studies as it deems appropriate or desirable; and
    • (5) Recommend environmental policies for improvement and maintenance of the quality of environmental conditions within the state.
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