MEMBERS: 5 - 3 appointed by Mayor and Commission
TERM: 2 years – no limit
AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION: Georgia Laws 1960, p. 1379
MEETING INFORMATION
- Annual meeting is held the last Wednesday of January of each year at 10:00 AM
- Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 246 West Hancock Avenue
- Special meetings: determined at the time of call
MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
To attend regular and called meetings of the Authority and to participate in decisions relative to transactions within the power of the Authority as prescribed by applicable law, including financing of projects through the issuance of bonds and other permitted indebtedness, all for the purpose of promoting the expansion of business and industry in Athens-Clarke County.
| MEMBERS | TERM EXPIRES |
| Rashe Malcolm | 12-31-2023 |
| Jesse Houle, Commission Representative | 01-07-2025 |
| William Smith | 12-31-2024 |
| Mayor Kelly Girtz, Athens-Clarke County | by virtue of office |
| Montez Carter – Chairperson of the Board, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce | by virtue of office |
METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Mayor and Commission
CONTACT
David Linder, Attorney – Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A.
706-548-1151