Regarding the Georgia Real Estate Commission's structure and authority, which of the following statements is correct?

Correct Answer

D) The Commission may adopt and enforce rules within its statutory authority, while staff carry out administrative and investigative functions.

Under O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 40, the Georgia Real Estate Commission holds rulemaking and disciplinary authority within the scope granted by statute. Agency staff—including investigators, licensing personnel, and information specialists—perform administrative and investigative support functions but do not exercise the Commission's decision-making or voting powers. This separation ensures that regulatory decisions are made by appointed Commission members while day-to-day operations are handled by professional staff.