The purpose of the Local Government Efficiency Grant Program is to provide incentives relating to the consolidation of local government units and local government service delivery programs in those cases where such consolidation will improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness, without disturbing territorial arrangements that already operate in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-86-4, the Local Government Efficiency Grant Program shall be administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-5-1-.01
O.C.G.A. Secs. 36-86-4, 50-8-8.