Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): ALL
Appointment to the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission - Ms. Leslie Spencer
Body
Information Contact: Michael L. Thurmond, Chief Executive Officer
Phone Number: 404-371-2552
PURPOSE:
Pursuant to 13A of the Organizational Act where “The chief executive shall nominate a person by sending a written notice to the commission,” CEO Thurmond is nominating Ms. Leslie Spencer for appointment to the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission. This is a three (3) year term which will begin upon confirmation and expires July 31, 2022.
NEED/IMPACT:
The purpose and intent of the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission is to establish a uniform procedure for the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of places, districts, sites, buildings, structures, objects, landscape features and works of art having special historical, cultural or aesthetic interest, or value. Ms. Leslie Spencer has a master’s degree in historic preservation and is working on a Ph.D. in history at Georgia State. She works as a program assistant in the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources while she finishes her degree. Her appointment to the commission will be an asset to the county and those who rely on the services provided through the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To confirm the appointment of Ms. Leslie Spencer to the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission.