Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-19-3

The board of directors shall elect a chairman from its membership and may employ necessary administrative and clerical assistants, who shall not be members of the board of directors. The board of directors shall engage such actuarial and other services as shall be required from time to time to transact the business of the department. The expenses of the department may be paid from funds received under any contract issued by the department or appropriated from time to time.