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CONTACT |
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Airport West Community Improvement District Board |
Provides administrative oversight of the authority and activities of the District Board |
Natalie Martin Gerald McDowell |
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Animal Welfare Hearing Board |
Hold hearings on animals that are deemed "dangerous" or "vicious" as defined by State law and provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners as provided by law |
Matthew Kallmyer |
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Board of Ethics |
Renders advisory opinions and hears complaints with respect to whether a particular course of conduct would constitute violations |
Carrie C. Foster, |
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Board of Health (Fulton County) |
This Board exercises responsibility and authority in all matters within the county pertaining to health and wellness and makes recommendations to prevent and suppress disease and conditions deleterious to health and to determine compliance with health laws and rules, regulations, and standards. |
Dr. Kathleen Toomey, M.D., M.P.H |
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Board of Registration and Elections |
Holds the powers and duties of the election superintendent of Fulton County relating to the conduct of elections and the powers and duties of the board of registrars relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures |
Richard L. Barron, richard.barron@fultoncountyga.gov Mr. Trey Kelly
Ms. Erica Pines, |
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Boards of Equalization |
The Board is charged by the O.C.G.A. §48-5-311 to hear appeals of property tax matters that include: Property Value, Uniformity of Value, Taxability, Denial of Homestead Exemptions and Denial of Special Assessments |
Melvin Richardson, |
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Commission on Disability Affairs |
Identify and review factors in Fulton County that most directly affect the quality of life for persons with disabilities and make recommendations to the BOC. |
Nadine Oka, ADA Administrator |
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Commission on Elderly Affairs |
The Commission identifies social issues affecting elders and makes recommendations to improve the quality of life for senior citizens in Fulton County |
Kenn Vanhoose, Office of Aging |
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Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities Regional Advisory Board |
Recommendations provided the coordinated and comprehensive planning for its region in conformity with the minimum standards and procedures established by the department |
Ruth Coody, Council Assistant |
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Economic Development Corporation of Fulton County |
Aid and promote economic development of business and industry in Fulton County except in the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; to make asset-based loans to companies in Fulton County. |
Robert Shaw |
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Fulton County Arts Council |
The Council is to submit and art plan for each calendar year which will include 1) a definition of needs; 2) solution of these needs; 3) a request for support of programs by specific contracts which would include a) contracts with larger organizations for annual programs, b) contracts with smaller organizations for semi-annual programs. |
Lionell Thomas, Director |
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Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors |
Established to fulfill the duties and functions of the tax assessors to the assessment and fixing of value of all property within the boundaries of Fulton County for all state, county, city, school and other taxing purposes etc. |
DeWayne Pinkney, Secretary |
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Fulton County Board of Zoning Appeals |
Hears appeals of zoning cases and makes final decisions for approval or denial. |
Randy Beck, Assistant Administrator, Transportation |
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Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment |
Investigates environmental concerns; make recommendations to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners on environmental policies; to disseminate information to the community on environmental issues |
Makia Fye |
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Fulton County Community Zoning Board |
Reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding properties within, and matters affecting, unincorporated areas within Fulton County. |
Randy Beck |
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Fulton County Facilities Corporation |
Organized as a public purpose corporation pursuant to the provisions of the Georgia Non-Profit Corporation Code, exclusively for the use and benefit of Fulton County, Georgia, and as an instrumentality thereof, to facilitate the financing of the acquisition, construction, and equipping of certain public facilities in Fulton County |
Hakeem Oshikoya |
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Fulton County Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) |
This Committee serves as a planning body to coordinate housing, services, and funding streams and to promote community-wide commitment to goals of: ending homelessness; quickly re-housing homeless individuals and families; effective utilization of mainstream resources; optimizing consumer self-sufficiency; and conduct annual Gaps analysis of homeless needs in the community. The Committee also coordinates the housing and services systems to align resources and functions and coordinate CoC activities with respective Consolidated Planning |
Dawn Butler, Division Manager |
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Fulton County Youth Commission |
The Fulton County Youth Commission was created under the directives set forth in the Resolution 99-1217. In this Resolution, the Board of Commissioners charged the Director of Human Services to put forth and implement a proposal for a Fulton County Youth Commission. In response to the directives set forth in Resolution 99-1217, the Department of Human Services set forth the appointment procedures etc. |
Reginald Crossley |
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Fulton Industrial Community Improvement District |
Self-taxing organization that focuses on funding public infrastructure, spearheading beautification projects, and promoting economic development in a specific district. |
Gil Prado, AICP |
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Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority d/b/a Grady Health System |
To acquire and operate hospitals and other healthcare facilities in and for said counties (Grady); to minister the sick residents of said counties; (3) to assume the care and treatment of the indigent sick of said counties; (3) to assume the care and treatment of the indigent sick of said counties; and (4) to care for those sick or injured in emergency cases where the accident or emergency occurred within either of the counties |
Ms. Lisa Flagg, Esq. Chief Executive Officer |
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Hospital Authority of Fulton County (Northside) |
To provide for the needed health care facilities in the area of operation in accordance with the Hospital Authorities Law, through oversight of the Authority's compliance with the Lease and Transfer Agreement. |
Deborah Cox |
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Housing Authority of Fulton County |
Oversees issues related to housing units for low-income residents of the County |
Larry Haqq, Interim Executive Director |
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Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) |
Board established for the purpose of planning, designing leasing, purchasing, acquiring, holding, owning, constructing, improving, equipping, financing, maintaining, and administering a rapid transit system within the metropolitan area |
Rebbie Ellison-Taylor |
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Region III Emergency Medical Services Council |
The objectives of the Council are to promote public education and knowledge of emergency medical services and foster training programs at the local and regional levels to personnel involved with the delivery of emergency medical services.
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Ej Dailey. Regional EMS Director |
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Residential Care Facilities of the Elderly Authority |
The Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority of Fulton County was created in accordance with Georgia law and activated by action of the Fulton County Commission, to ensure the adequacy, safety and accessibility of residential care facilities for citizens of Fulton County. |
Sandra Z. Zayac |
BOARD AND AUTHORITY |
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CONTACT |
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Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) |
The Commission provides governance and oversight of the ARC and is charged with peering into the future and working with our partners across the community to plan for a better, brighter tomorrow. The agency also serves as a regional convener, bringing diverse stakeholders to the table to address the most important issues facing metro Atlanta. |
Susan Grimes, ARC Information Center Coordinator Doug, Hooker, Executive Director, 463-3111 |
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Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority (Stadium Authority) |
The Authority's purpose is defined to be acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, and operating an athletic stadium and athletic field and other related facilities for athletic, sporting, cultural, religious, political, musical, educational and other events, including, without limitation refreshment stands and restaurants, and facilities for the purveying of foods, beverages, publications, souvenirs, novelties, and goods of all kinds, whether operated or purveyed directly acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining and operating recreational centers and areas. |
Vivienne C. Kerr, Executive Assistant |
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Atlanta-Fulton Water Resources Commission |
Develop plans for, acquire sites and governmental permits for and to construct and operate a water treatment plant and appurtenances in North Fulton County to serve the joint needs of Atlanta and Fulton County in assuring an adequate water supply of potable water for the citizens of Atlanta and Fulton County etc. |
Kathy Crews, General Manager |
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Black Arts Festival Board, National |
Primary mission and purpose is to expose, educate, engage and entertain audiences by presenting and supporting art and artists of African descent.
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Erwin Carter, Treasurer |
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Board of Trustees of the Fulton County Employees Retirement System |
Oversees all matters relating to the management and payment of pension and retirement benefits to all eligible Fulton County employees |
Angela Hobbs, Pension Administrator |
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Building Authority of Fulton County |
The Board coordinates the political and public corporation with the power to purchase, lease or otherwise, and to hold, lease and dispose of real and personal property of every kind, issue bonds, accept loans, to construct, etc. |
Hakeem Oshikoya, Chief Financial Officer Finance |
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Fulton County Urban Redevelopment Agency (FCURA) |
Created pursuant to state law to exercise redevelopment project powers by the acting members as the FCURA |
Sharon Whitmore, |
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Fulton-Atlanta Land Bank Authority |
Acquisition of tax delinquent properties of the County and/or City in order to foster the public purpose of returning property which is a nonrevenue generating, nontax producing status to an effective utilization status in order to provide housing, new industry, and jobs, for the citizens of the county |
Rhonda Corporal, Office Manager |
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Information Technology Investment Council (ITIC) |
Provides oversight and delivery of Fulton County's technology investment decisions and provide strategic direction for the use of technology to enable Fulton County to achieve its overall goals |
Sallie Wright, Director, |
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InvestAtlanta (Atlanta's Development Authority) |
Stimulating economic development, the Authority provides taxable and tax-exempt bond financing pursuant to Georgia Development Authorities law and a policy for development Incentives created by the City of Atlanta |
W. Tremayne Green, |
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Library Board of Trustees |
The Fulton County Library System serves as a cultural and intellectual center that enriches the community and empowers all residents with essential tools for lifelong learning. The Board of Trustees oversee matters related to the Fulton County Public Library |
Gabriel Morley, Director |
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CONTACT |
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Administrative Committee of the Fulton County Defined Contribution Plan |
Retirement Committee which shall act on behalf of Fulton County to administer the Plan as provided in Article 9 of the DC Plan |
Angela Hobbs, Pension Administrator |
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Atlanta Beltline, Inc. Board of Directors |
Perform functions necessary to carry out the purposes of ADA compliance and the administrative, development and/or redevelopment activities. |
Nina Hickson, Vice President and General Counsel |
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Audit Committee |
To provide an annual audit of the financial affairs and transactions of all funds and activities of the local government for each fiscal year of the local government |
Anthony Nicks, Director |
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Beltline Affordable Housing Advisory Board |
Making recommendations to ADA and the City on the goals and policies related to the use of the Beltline Affordable Housing Trust Fund. These goals and policies shall be submitted tot eh Atlanta City Council for review and adoption by resolution. Monitoring the location and availability of affordable housing throughout the Beltline. Coordinating the activities of the Board with other affordable housing activities throughout the City. |
Beth M. McMillan |
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Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) Advisory Committee |
Making recommendations to ADA and the City on the issuance, allocation and distribution of tax allocation bond proceeds within the Beltline Redevelopment Area and effective and equitable implementation of the BeltLine Redevelopment Plan. The Committee shall develop and implement a "decision making support tool" designed to measure the impact of the BeltLine Project to ensure accountability for effective and equitable implementation of the project. |
Beth M. McMillan |
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City Jail Study Committee |
This Committee is entrusted to study the desirability of the County's acquisition of the City of Atlanta Detention Center and to make recommendations regarding such acquisition to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
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Office of the Chairman
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City of College Park TAD Advisory Committee |
The Board considers and adopts policies and implements procedures for applicants requesting to become an approved Project Recipient of TAD Bonds or other forms of TAD financing. |
Artie Jones, III, MPA |
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation Process Citizen Review Panel |
Makes recommendations for the allocation of approximately 30% of the total annual CDBG allocation fund. |
Frankie Atwater, Director |
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Department of Family & Children Services Board |
To protect the well-being of this state's children while preserving family integrity. County boards may review the administration of all welfare and public assistance functions for the county, including such Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, employment services, child protective services, foster care, adoptions. |
Kristen Toliver, MSW |
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Development Authority of Fulton County |
Stimulating economic development, the Authority provides taxable and tax-exempt bond financing pursuant to Georgia Development Authorities law and a policy for development Incentives created by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. |
Doris Metcalfe Coleman Legal Counsel |
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Fulton County 911 Advisory Board |
Assist the Board of Commissioner in reviewing and analyzing the progress and public safety agencies in developing "911" requirements and recommending steps of action to effect the necessary coordination, regulation, and development of a 911 system. |
Joseph "Joe" Barasoain, Director Treachous "Tony" Bailey, Deputy Director, 404-612-7903 Katrina Harley, Interim Assistant Director 404-612-7905 |
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Fulton County Board of Directors for the Public Access Channel |
Oversees the operation, programming, production and accessibility of the Public Access Channel |
James Reese, Cable Franchise Manager |
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Fulton County Code Enforcement Board |
The intent of this Board is to promote, protect and improve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of unincorporated Fulton County and provide an equitable, expeditious, effective, and inexpensive method of enforcing the Fulton County Code of Laws, where pending or repeated violations exist. |
Anthony Mullins Code Enforcement Officer |
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Fulton County Complete Count Committee |
The Fulton County Complete Count Committee plans and implements strategies for achieving a complete count of Fulton County residents in the year 2020 United States Census |
Fran Calhoun, Division Manager |
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Fulton County HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Policy Advisory Committee |
Advisory committee to the BOC to advance the policies, objectives and priorities outline in the Strategy to End Aids in Fulton County Phases I, II and III and any future reports, at the request of the BOC |
Denval Stewart, Senior Attorney 404-612-0264 (Office) |
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Fulton County Local Emergency Planning Committee (Hazardous Material Advisory Council) |
The Committee is charged with developing a public awareness program plan; evaluate resources for preparing for and responding to any chemical incidents, and ensuring the preparation of emergency response plans by industry and governmental entities. |
Pansy Ricks |
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Fulton County Reentry Task Force |
The Reentry Task Force examines ways to pool resources and funding streams to promote lower recidivism, to collect data and best practices in reentry from agencies and organizations, to develop a reentry strategic plan, and aid in the development of a Reentry Demonstration Project, pursuant to the provisions of the Second Chance Act.
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Office of the Chairman |
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Grievance Review Committee |
Review and making determinations regarding employee grievances, pursuant to FC Policy and Procedure #100-24 |
Latasha Cordell |
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McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority |
The McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority is a public corporation that was created upon enactment by the General Assembly of House Bill 817 in 2010 for the general purpose of executing and administering the reuse plan for the property formerly occupied by Fort McPherson. |
Mr. Brian Hooker, Executive Director |
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Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust |
Managing and administering Post-employment Benefits under the Trust |
Melissa Barnett, |
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Public Facility Naming Advisory Board |
This board provides recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on the naming and/or renaming of Fulton County resources.
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County Manager's Office |
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Smart Justice Coordinating Committee |
To solicit the best ideas from criminal justice professionals and local leaders, to plan and recommend strategies to address, through policy and practice, the high rates of incarceration and recidivism in the County and to recommend practical and sustainable evidence-based justice solutions within the context of the financial resources available |
Office of County Manager |
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South Fulton Community Improvement District Board |
To review performance and provide recommendations on community improvement and redevelopment efforts. |
Joddie Gray, CID Administrator |
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Wolf Creek Advisory Committee |
Advisory committee to the BOC and County Manager on policy issues and recommendations affecting the operation, management, welfare and other matters (e.g., traffic, noise, parking, community outreach, etc.) affecting the Wolf Creek Amphitheater and surrounding areas. |
Lionell Thomas, Director |