Georgia § 42-9-5 - Compensation of board members.

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§ 42-9-5. Compensation of board members.

The members of the board shall devote their full time to the duties of their office. Beginning July 1, 1999, the salaries of the members of the board shall be set by the Governor and their travel expenses and costs of lodging and meals shall be paid as provided in Code Section 45-7-20. (Ga. L. 1943, p. 185, § 3; Ga. L. 1947, p. 673, § 2; Ga. L. 1952, p. 6, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 14, § 42; Ga. L. 1999, p. 910, § 3; Ga. L. 1999, p. 1213, § 4.)

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