Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Appoint Dr. Devon Horton to Post 3 of the Development Authority of DeKalb County, Post 3 of the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority and Post 3 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, the Georgia Hospital Authorities Law, and the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authorities Act, CEO Cochran-Johnson nominates Dr. Devon Horton for appointment to Post 3 of the following authorities: the Development Authority of DeKalb County, the Private Hospital Authority and the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority. The appointments will begin upon confirmation by the Board of Commissioners. This is a four (4) year term for the Development Authority of DeKalb County, which will expire December 31, 2028. This is a six (6) year term for the Private Hospital Authority, which will expire December 31, 2026. This is a six (6) year term for the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority, which will expire December 31, 2030. Dr. Horton will replace Mr. Kevin Gooch whose term on the Development Authority expired on December 31, 2024 and who will vacate Post 3 on the other authorities when Dr. Horton's nomination is confirmed.
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 ...
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