Rule 92-1-.02. General Definitions

Rule 92-1-.02. General Definitions

The following definitions shall apply generally to all rules and regulations of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation:

1. (a) "Board" shall mean the Board of Public Safety of the State of Georgia.
2. (b) "Director" shall mean the Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
3. (c) "Bureau" shall mean the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
4. (d) "Hearing" shall mean a right of the Bureau and of parties affected by any action of the Bureau to present either formally or informally, relevant information, testimony, documents, evidence and arguments as to why such action should or should not be taken.
5. (e) "Hearing Examiner" or "Hearing Officer" or "Reviewing Officer" shall mean an officer or employee of the Bureau or other person so designated by the Director or the Board who shall be employed or appointed by the Director for purpose as needed and shall be authorized to exercise such powers as are given such persons by statute or rule.

Authority: Ga. L. 1937, pp. 322, 340, as amended (Ga. Code Ann. Chapter 92A-3), Ga. L. 1974, pp. 109, 112 (Ga. Code Ann. Sections 40-35212 to 40-35220).

History. Original Rule entitled "General Definitions" was filed as Emergency Rule 92-1-0.1-.02 on April 9, 1980; effective April 9, 1980 to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule 92-1-0.1-.02 repealed and permanent Rule entitled "General Definitions" adopted. Filed June 11, 1980; effective July 1, 1980.