CITY COUNCIL OF AUGUSTA v. WILLIAMS

DUCKWORTH, Chief Justice.

The Court of Appeals (in Case No. 32625) propounded the following question: "Is the authorized maintenance by a municipality of a drainage system for the purpose of the drainage of surface water, as distinguished from a drainage system for the purpose of handling sewage, a governmental or a ministerial function?" The answer is that it is a governmental function.

Certified question answered. All the Justices concur.