Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Appoint Commissioner Chakira Johnson to Post 9 of the Development Authority of DeKalb County and Post 9 of the Private Hospital Authority.
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Information Contact: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson - Chief Executive Officer
Phone Number: 404-371-2881
PURPOSE:
Pursuant to Section 13A of the DeKalb County Organizational Act, the Georgia Development Authorities Law, and the Georgia Hospital Authorities Law, CEO Cochran-Johnson nominates Commissioner Chakira Johnson for appointment to Post 9 of the Development Authority of DeKalb County and Post 9 of the Private Hospital Authority. This is a four (4) year term for the Development Authority of DeKalb County, which will expire May 24, 2029. This is a six (6) year term for the Private Hospital Authority, which will expire December 31, 2028. Post 9 of these Authorities was last held by Commissioner Robert Patrick.
NEED/IMPACT:
The purpose of the Development Authority of DeKalb County is to develop and promote commerce, industry, and employment opportunities for the public good and general welfare of DeKalb County. It is imperative that the membership of the Development Authority of DeKalb County is enhanced with executives and leaders of DeKalb County so that this Authority’s purposes are effectively maintained and managed. The DeKalb County Private Hospital Authority is authorized through the Hospital Authorities Act to oversee the Emory Wesley Woods Hospital (previously known as the Wesley Woods Hospital).
FISCAL IMPACT:
No cost to the County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To confirm the appointment of Commissioner Chakira Johnson to the Development Authority of DeKalb County in Post 9 with a term that expires on May 24, 2029 and to the Private Hospital Authority in Post 9 with a term that expires on December 31, 2028.