File #: 2024-1591    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Action
File created: 11/22/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/17/2024 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Commission Districts To Approve a Resolution to Affirm the Provisions of Section 13(d) of the DeKalb County Organizational Act, Emphasizing the Chief Executive, Executive Assistant, or His or Her Designee's Lack of Authority to Appoint, Remove, and Fix the Compensation of the DeKalb County Board of Commission's Employees.
Attachments: 1. Resolution Affirming 13(d)

Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6

SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
To Approve a Resolution to Affirm the Provisions of Section 13(d) of the DeKalb County Organizational Act, Emphasizing the Chief Executive, Executive Assistant, or His or Her Designee's Lack of Authority to Appoint, Remove, and Fix the Compensation of the DeKalb County Board of Commission's Employees.
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Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. "Ted" Terry
Phone Number: 404-371-4909

PURPOSE:
To approve a resolution that affirms the provisions of Section 13(d) of the DeKalb County Organizational Act, emphasizing the Chief Executive, Executive Assistant, or his or her designee's lack of authority to appoint, remove, and fix the compensation of the DeKalb County Board of Commission's employees.

NEED/IMPACT:
Section 13, Powers and Duties of the Chief Executive, Section D, of the DeKalb County Organizational Act states that subject to budgetary and Merit System limitations, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has the authority to appoint, remove, and fix the compensation of all employees and officials of the County, except the employees of the Commission, and other elected officials. Inefficiencies and delays can negatively impact the ability of the Commission to fulfill its legislative and administrative responsibilities, thereby reducing its capacity to serve the residents of DeKalb County effectively.

This resolution respectfully acknowledges that the Board recognizes the critical importance of verification by the Office of Management and Budget and the administrative responsibilities of the Merit System needed to ensure adherence to these provisions, minimize potential administrative burdens, avoid payroll processing delays, and guarantee the smooth and efficient operation of the Commission however calls upon the Chief Executive Officer, Executive...

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