Rule 110-27-1-.06. Eligible Recipients

Rule 110-27-1-.06. Eligible Recipients

1. (1) An eligible recipient, as defined in O.C.G.A. Sec. 110-6-1-.02(3), may apply for Signature Community Program grants. If more than one eligible recipient is party to the application then one of the eligible recipients must be designated as the lead agency, responsible for administering the grant upon award thereof.

2. (2) In order to be eligible to apply for and/or receive a Signature Community Program grant, an eligible recipient must be in compliance with the following:

   1. (a) O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-8-2(a)(18) as it relates to a "qualified local government";
   2. (b) The requirements of O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-81-8 as it relates to an "annual report of local government finances";
   3. (c) If applicable, be eligible to receive solid waste grants, loans and permits as outlined in O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-8-20et seq., as it relates to "the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act of 1990"; and
   4. (d) The requirements of O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-70-27 as it relates to "limitation of funding for projects inconsistent with service delivery strategy".
3. (3) Eligible recipients must apply for the Signature Community Program grant in a format and manner prescribed by the Department.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-8-8.

History. Original grant description entitled "Eligible Recipients" submitted May 15, 2006.