Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 600-9-1-.01
The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission (the "Conservation Commission") was created under the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law, O.C.G.A. § 2-6-20, et seq. The Conservation Commission was created to serve as the Governor's arm in carrying out the administrative functions necessary for the operation of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts program. O.C.G.A. § 2-6-23(d)authorized the Conservation Commission to promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary for the execution of its functions. The Conservation Commission is authorized under O.C.G.A. § 2-6-27 to receive gifts, appropriations, materials, equipment, land and facilities and to manage and disperse same in support of soil and water conservation activities, and to assist, support and coordinate the activities of district supervisors in carrying out their powers and programs. O.C.G.A. § 2-6-27(8)authorizes the Commission to enter into contracts and agreements with the districts, municipalities, and counties of this state, other agencies of this state, the United States and any agencies thereof, any association, any landowner or land occupier, or any person in order to carry out the purposes of this article. O.C.G.A. §§ 2-6-29, 2-6-30 and 2-6-31 established the guidelines pursuant to which the Commission is to facilitate the election of district supervisors, while O.C.G.A. § 2-6-30(c)specifically provides that the Commission shall pay the costs of such elections, shall supervise the conduct thereof, should prescribe regulations governing the conduct of such election and the determination of the eligibility of voters therein, and shall publish the results thereof.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 600-9-1-.01
O.C.G.A. Secs. 2-6-23, 2-6-27, 2-6-29 to 2-6-31.