Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Department 155 — Department of Defense Emergency Management Division

Chapter 155-1 REPEALED (155-1-.01 thru 155-1-.20)

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Role entitled "The Act" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed July 2,1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1961; as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; off. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Purpose" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Definitions" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981; as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 8649, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "License" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Application for License" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Duties of the License Officer" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Application for License" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Renewal of License" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Duties of the License Officer" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Revocation of License" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Renewal of License" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Standards for Rescue Workers" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Standards for Basic Rescue Workers" adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Filed October 28, 1981; effective November 17, 1981.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Revocation or Suspension of License" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Standards for Local Rescue Instructors" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Standards for Advanced Rescue Workers" adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Standards for Rescue Specialist" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Amended: F. Nov. 19, 1990; eff. Dec. 9, 1990.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended). O.C.G.A. Sec. 38-3-36
• History. Original Rule entitled "Master Rescue Instructors" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Standards for Local Basic Rescue Instructors" adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Standards for Hazardous Materials Training for Rescue Specialists" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Amended: F. Nov. 19, 1990; eff. Dec. 9, 1990.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended). O.C.G.A. Sec. 38-3-36
• History. Original Role entitled "Standards for Primary Rescue Vehicle" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Standards for Local Advanced Rescue Instructors" adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Standards for Auto Extrication for Rescue Specialists" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Amended: F. Nov. 16, 1990; eff. Dec. 9, 1990.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended). O.C.G.A. Sec. 38-3-36
• History. Original Rule entitled "Special Interest Groups" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Special Skills" adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Standards for Rescue Instructors" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Amended: F. Nov. 16, 1990; eff. Dec. 9, 1990.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "General" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Master Rescue Instructors" adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Amended: Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Special Skills" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Amended: F. Nov. 16, 1990; eff. Dec. 9, 1990.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended). O.C.G.A. Sec. 38-3-36
• History. Original Rule entitled "Effective Date" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Minimum Standards for Primary Rescue Vehicle and Equipment" adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Nov. 16, 1990; eff. Dec. 9, 1990.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Enforcement" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Duties of the Master Rescue Instructor Board" adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Special Interest Groups" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Penalty" was filed on July 23, 1974; effective August 15, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Special Interest Groups" adopted. Filed July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new entitled "General" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "General" was filed on July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Enforcement" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-236, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Enforcement" was filed on July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.
• Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Penalty" adopted. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.
• Repealed: F. Mar. 16, 1994; eff. Apr. 5, 1994.

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History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1951, pp. 224-235, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Chapters 86-18 and 86-19, as amended)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Penalty" was filed on July 2, 1979; effective July 22, 1979.
• Rule repealed. Filed August 17, 1982; effective September 6, 1982.

Chapter 155-2 Emergency Management Disaster Preparedness Equipment Grants-in-Aid

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Provisions of the Georgia Emergency Management Act of 1981, (Ga. L. 1981, pp. 389, 390) (Ga. Code annotated, Chapter 86-18, as amended) to which these regulations pertain are:

" (c) There is hereby created a State fund to provide assistance to local organizations for emergency management which are authorized by subsections (a) and (b) of this Section. Said fund shall be used for the purpose of making grants to such local emergency management organizations to enable such organizations to purchase or otherwise obtain equipment which is needed for disaster preparedness. Said fund shall be administered by the Director of Emergency Management who, by rules and regulations, shall establish uniform criteria governing application for and the use of funds granted to local organizations for emergency management pursuant to this subsection. Such rules and regulations shall include, but shall not be limited to, provisions:

(1) Requiring that, as a condition precedent to receiving a State grant pursuant to this subsection, an amount equal to the State grant shall be raised from local funds for the purchase of disaster preparedness equipment; and

(2) Defining disaster preparedness equipment which shall qualify for purchase by the use of matching funds made available pursuant to this subsection; and

(3) Establishing procedures and requirements governing the purchase of disaster preparedness equipment when matching funds made available pursuant to this subsection are used for such purchase; and

(4) Establishing priorities governing grants made pursuant to this subsection which shall be based on the most effective and efficient use of disaster preparedness equipment purchased with matching funds made available pursuant to this subsection; and

(5) Establishing forms, procedures and requirements governing applications for grants pursuant to this subsection; and

(6) Prohibiting any single local emergency management organization from receiving more than 12 1/2 percent of the total funds annually appropriated to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection shall come from funds specifically appropriated for such purpose by the General Assembly."

History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1980, pp. 1247-1249 (Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 86-18)
• History. Original Rule entitled "The Act" was filed on October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.
• In accordance with Ga. L. 1981, pp. 389, 390, the words "civil defense" wherever appearing in this Rule have been changed to "emergency management." Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

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To implement the Act; to establish uniform criteria governing application for and use of funds granted to local organizations for emergency management under the Act; to define equipment qualified for matching funds; to establish priorities governing grants; to limit grants to single local organizations to the amount raised from local funds for the purchase of disaster preparedness equipment, or 12 1/2% of the total funds annually appropriated by the General Assembly for matching grants, whichever is lesser.

History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1980, pp. 1247-1249 (Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 86-18)
• History. . Original Rule entitled "Purpose" was filed on October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.
• In accordance with Ga. L. 1981, pp. 389, 390, the words "civil defense" wherever appearing in this Rule have been changed to "emergency management." Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

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Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the following terms used in these regulations have the meaning hereinafter respectively ascribed to them:

(a) "Qualified Organization"-a local emergency management organization which fulfills the requirements of Rule 155-2-.06(1) below;

(b) "State Office"-the Georgia Department of Defense, Emergency Management Division;

(c) "State Director"-the State Director of Emergency Management, Georgia Department of Defense;

(d) "Approved"-Certified as acceptable by the State Office;

(e) "Disaster Preparedness Equipment"-Equipment required for alleviation of hardship and danger during a disaster. Such equipment is over and above that required for day-to-day functions of local government, although some equipment may serve a dual function, day-to-day and disaster (e.g., communications equipment);

(f) "Disaster"-an occurrence threatening the health, safety or property of a community or larger area;

(g) "Local Emergency Management Director"-a person nominated by the Chief Executive Officer or governing body of a political subdivision, approved by the State Director and appointed by the Governor to carry out the overall responsibility of the local emergency management program;

(h) "State Grant Funds"-Funds specifically appropriated by the General Assembly of Georgia to carry out the provisions of Georgia Laws 1980, pp.1247-1249, codified as Georgia Code Annotated, Section 86-1809(c), and further provided to grantees in accordance with these rules and regulations.

History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1980, pp. 1247-1249 (Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 86-18)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Definitions" was, filed October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.
• In accordance with Ga. L. 1981, pp. 389, 390, the word,"civil defense" wherever appearing in this Rule have been changed to "emergency management." Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

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(1) State contribution for an approved purchase may not exceed 50% of the allowable costs. No part of the applicant's share may be derived from state or federal funds. No grant application will be processed if the jurisdiction is eligible for assistance under another state or federal program and funds are available.

(2) Matching fund grants-in-aid will be provided through reimbursement to the local government. Using procedures outlined in Rule 155-2-.08 , the local government obtains approval of the State Director for the purchase, makes the purchase paying 100% of the cost and then submits the required documentation for reimbursement of the approved amount up to 50% of the total cost, not to exceed 12 1/2% of the state appropriation.

History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1980, pp. 1247-49 (Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 86-18)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Matching Funds" was filed October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.

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(1) All disaster preparedness equipment is qualified for approval including rescue equipment described in Chapter 155-1, Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Rescue Organizations. Examples of items qualified for matching grants are:

(a) Emergency warning equipment;

(b) Emergency communications equipment;

(c) Rescue equipment-self contained breathing apparatus, portable resuscitators, etc.;

(d) Emergency Operations Center equipment (excluding furniture and fixtures), e.g., generators;

(e) Special service boats and small watercraft required solely for emergency management emergency use;

(f) Self-propelled wheeled vehicles required solely for emergency management emergency use.

(2) Items not qualified for approval include:

(a) Equipment not directly related to emergency management;

(b) Replacement and repair parts;

(c) Costs of transportation, rehabilitation or installation of equipment;

(d) Furniture, buildings and land;

(e) Administrative vehicles.

History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1980, pp. 1247-1249 (Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 86-18)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Qualified Equipment" was filed on October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.
• In accordance with Ga. L. 1981, pp. 389, 290, the words "civil defense" wherever appearing in this Rule have been changed to "emergency management." Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, 55 specified by the Agency.

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(1) The State Director shall approve grant applications in accordance with the following priorities:

(a) Rescue equipment needed by qualified organizations in order to meet the minimum standards to become a licensed rescue organization;

(b) Communications equipment identified in a current Emergency Communications Development Plan approved by the State Director. Priority will be given to establishing a radio base station on the state emergency management frequency (45.56 Mhz);

(c) Warning equipment identified in a current Warning Plan approved by the State Director. Included are radio signal encoder/decoder and associated communication systems;

(d) Other disaster preparedness equipment to include but not limited to:

1. Optional equipment for rescue vehicles listed in Chapter 155-1;

2. Special service boats and small watercraft required solely for emergency management emergency use;

3. Self-propelled wheeled vehicles required solely for emergency management emergency use.

(2) The State Director may revise the general priority list when necessary and publish revisions in an appropriate media such as the state Emergency Management Bulletin.

(3) The State Director may approve applications for equipment in other than the listed priority for valid reasons. Such reasons may include availability of funds, exceptional need and unusual risk factors.

History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1980, pp. 1247-1249 (Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 86-18)
• History. . Original Rule entitled "Priorities" was filed on October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.
• In accordance with Ga. L. 1981, pp. 389, 390, the words "civil defense" wherever appearing in this Rule have been changed to "emergency management." Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

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(1) Application for state grant-in-aid funds will be made on form GCDF 7-2, Application for Grant. The application will be completed in accordance with the instruction thereon. Completed applications will be submitted by the local Emergency Management Director in an original and one copy.

(2) Applications must contain a full description of the equipment to be purchased. Estimated cost must not include any items listed in paragraph 155-2-.05(2) .

(3) Applications must be signed by the local Emergency Management Director and an authorized official of the local political subdivision.

(4) Additional justification to be attached to the application includes:

(a) Rescue equipment. (Reference: Chapter 155-1, Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Rescue Organizations):

1. List of minimum required equipment for rescue vehicles on hand and to be purchased;

2. List of optional equipment for rescue vehicles on hand and to be purchased;

3. Complete description of vehicle to be purchased and certification that such vehicle meets minimum standards for primary rescue vehicles;

(b) Communications equipment. A copy of the letter of approval of the Emergency Communications Development Plan;

(c) Warning equipment. A copy of the letter of approval of the Warning Plan;

(d) Other equipment. Sufficient information about the planned use(s) and other facts surrounding the proposed purchase upon which to make a decision concerning the allowability and priority of the request.

(5) No obligation will be incurred by local governments toward purchase of equipment for which application for matching funds has been made until final action on the request is received from the State Office.

History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1980, pp. 1247-1249 (Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 86-18)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Application Procedures" was filed on October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.
• In accordance with Ga. L. 1981, pp. 389, 398, the words "civil defense" wherever appearing in this Rule have been changed to "emergency management." Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 155-2-.09 Financial Procedures {#sec-ga.-comp.-r.-regs.-r.-155-2-.09 omnilex-key=us-ga-regs-official--department-155--Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 155-2-.09}

(1) The State Office will provide funds to local jurisdictions in the grant-in-aid program for emergency disaster equipment by reimbursement for items procured and paid for by local organizations.

(2) Upon receipt from the State Office of an approved application, procurement will be effected by the local organization in accordance with the standards outlined in Rule 155-2-.06 . Funds must be obligated by purchase order or similar document within 60 days of approval date of GCDF 7-2 or prior to the end of the current fiscal year, whichever is sooner.

(3) Costs in excess of application estimates. State reimbursement is limited to one-half of the allowable cost as specified in the approved application. If, however, the final actual cost exceeds the estimate shown in the application for identical items and quantities, and additional state funds are available, the state may contribute toward the additional cost on a matching basis. The state will not contribute toward costs resulting from procurement of items or quantities which were not specified on the approved application.

(4) Reimbursement shall be requested using form GCDF 7-3, Request for Reimbursement. Form GCDF 7-3 will be completed in accordance with instructions thereon.

(5) Form GCDF 7-3 will be submitted to the State Director in an original and one copy. A separate GCDF 7-3 will be used for each approved Application for Grant, GCDF 7-2.

(6) Requests must be based on actual payments to vendors by the applicant. Reimbursement will be made only for items and quantities specified in the approved application.

(7) An authorized official of the local political jurisdiction and the local Emergency Management Director must authenticate the certification on form GCDF 7-3.

(8) Partial requests for reimbursement are encouraged when unusual delays in delivery prevent the complete billing against an approved application.

(9) When a final request for reimbursement is submitted and some items approved for procurement were not purchased, a statement to that effect must be attached to the request.

(10) A copy of the following documents and similar evidence of the transaction must be attached to the original of each Request for Reimbursement, GCDF 7-3:

(a) Purchase Order;

(b) Vendor's invoice;

(c) Evidence of Payment;

(d) Evidence of competitive bidding, when applicable;

(e) Statement that each item has been marked with the official emergency management insignia, where practical;

(f) Serial numbers.

History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1980, pp. 1247-1249 (Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 86-18)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Financial Procedures" was filed on October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.
• In accordance with Ga. L. 1981, pp. 389, 390, the words "civil defense" wherever appearing in this Rule have been changed to "emergency management." Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 155-2-.10 Grant Limitation {#sec-ga.-comp.-r.-regs.-r.-155-2-.10 omnilex-key=us-ga-regs-official--department-155--Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 155-2-.10}

The act provides that no single local emergency management organization may receive more than 12 1/2 percent of the total funds annually appropriated for the grant-in-aid program by the General Assembly.

History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1980, pp. 1247-1249 (Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 86-18)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Grant Limitation" was filed on October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.
• In accordance with Ga. L. 1981, pp. 389, 390, the words "civil defense" wherever appearing in this Rule have been changed to "emergency management." Filed June 5, 1981; effective July 1, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 155-2-.11 Retention of Records {#sec-ga.-comp.-r.-regs.-r.-155-2-.11 omnilex-key=us-ga-regs-official--department-155--Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 155-2-.11}

(1) The State Director does not impose record retention requirements over and above those established by the State of Georgia or local governments receiving state grant funds except that financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to a grant shall be retained for a period of three years, with the following qualifications:

(a) The records shall be retained beyond the three-year period if audit findings have not been resolved;

(b) The retention period starts from the date of the submission of the final billing;

(c) Inventory records for property acquired with state grant funds shall be retained for three years after date of inventory.

(2) The local governments are authorized, if they so desire, to substitute microfilm copies in lieu of original records.

(3) The State Director, or any of his duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the local governments and their subgrantee which are pertinent to a specific grant program for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts and transcripts.

History

• Authority: Ga. L. 1980, pp. 1247-1249 (Ga. Code Ann., Ch. 86-18)
• History. Original Rule entitled "Retention of Records" was filed on October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.