Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All
Appointment to the Merit System Council - Deborah A. Jackson
Body
Information Contact: Michael L. Thurmond, Chief Executive Officer
Phone Number: 404-371-2881
PURPOSE:
Pursuant to 13A of the Organizational Act where "The chief executive shall nominate a person for appointment” CEO Michael Thurmond is nominating Deborah A. Jackson for appointment to the Merit System Council. This term will begin upon confirmation by the Board of Commissioners and will expire on December 31, 2025.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Merit System Council’s duty, function, and responsibility is to represent interests of the public in the improvement of personnel administration and the selection of qualified personnel, as well as review appeals pertaining to disciplinary actions of permanent classified employees for cause. Ms. Jackson is the former Mayor of the City of Lithonia and a practicing attorney.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To appoint Deborah A. Jackson to the Merit System Council on a staggered term for four (4) years.