Throughout the term of the assisted outpatient treatment grant program, the department shall contract on an annual basis with an organization, entity, or consultant possessing expertise in the practice of assisted outpatient treatment to serve as a technical assistance provider to the grantees. Prior to the conclusion of each of the first two years of the assisted outpatient treatment grant program, the department, in consultation with the grantees, shall review the performance of the technical assistance provider and determine whether it is appropriate to seek to contract with the same technical assistance provider for the following year.
OCGA § 37-1-123