Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Appoint Mr. Stephen P. Smith, Esq. to Post 8 of the Development Authority of DeKalb County and Post 8 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 and the Georgia Development Authorities Law and the Georgia Hospital Authorities Law, CEO Cochran-Johnson nominates Mr. Stephen P. Smith for appointment to Post 8 of the following authorities: the Development Authority of DeKalb County and the Private Hospital Authority. This is a four (4) year term for the Development Authority of DeKalb County, which will expire December 31, 2025 and a six (6) year term for the Private Hospital Authority, which will expire December 31, 2026. Mr. Smith will serve out the unexpired terms of Ms. Rebekah Coblentz, who resigned from Post 8 of both boards in December 2024.
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 Mr. Stephen P. Smith, Esq. to the Development Authority of DeKalb County in Post 8 with a term that expires on December 31, 2025 and to the Private Hospital...
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