Creation of Office of Disability Services Ombudsman

  1. Law
  2. Georgia Code
  3. Mental Health
  4. Administration of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Addictive Diseases, and Other Disability Services
  5. Administration of Mental Disability Services
  6. Office of Disability Services Ombudsman
  7. Creation of Office of Disability Services Ombudsman

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  1. There is created the office of disability services ombudsman. The chief officer of such office shall be the ombudsman.
  2. The office and the ombudsman shall:
    1. Be charged with promoting the safety, well-being, and rights of consumers;
    2. Have the powers and duties set forth in this article; and
    3. Act independently of any state official, department, or agency in the performance of duties.
  3. The office and ombudsman shall be assigned to the office of the Governor for administrative purposes only.

(Code 1981, §37-2-31, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 133, § 3/HB 535.)


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