Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-153

(1) Establish death investigation regions throughout the state and establish policies concerning the requirements for appointment of regional medical examiners to oversee death investigation activities in each established region;

(2) Appoint regional medical examiners;

(3) Employ forensic consultants and other independent contractors with the approval of the division director;

(4) Organize and conduct regular educational sessions as may be needed for medical examiners and coroners in the state in cooperation with the Georgia Coroner's Training Council and the Georgia Police Academy;

(5) Maintain permanent death investigation records for all jurisdictions in the state;

(6) Establish death investigation guidelines for coroners and medical examiners; and

(7) Cooperate with other state agencies, as appropriate, to ensure public health and safety.