File #: 2018-1538    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 1/9/2018 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 1/23/2018 Final action: 1/23/2018
Title: Commission District(s): All Districts Resolution to Create a Citizen Oversight Committee for SPLOST Revenues and Expenditures
Attachments: 1. (Substitute) Citizens Oversight Group Resolution 1-18, 2. Citizens Oversight Group Resolution_1.2.18 clean v

Substitute

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

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All Districts

Resolution to Create a Citizen Oversight Committee for SPLOST Revenues and Expenditures

Body

 

Information Contact: Commissioner Gannon

Phone Number: 404 371 6353

 

PURPOSE:

To create a citizens oversight committee to monitor and review the use of SPLOST revenues.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The citizens of DeKalb have imposed upon themselves a special sales tax with the promise that funds will be spent as promised in the November 2017 referendum. This oversight committee will provide accountability and transparency to all DeKalb citizens. It will build public trust in DeKalb County which will be essential if future SPLOST referendums must be approved by voters.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents....