Development Authority of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County

MEMBERS: 7 

TERM: 4 years – no limit

AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION: Georgia Laws § 36-62-1

MEETING INFORMATION

  • Regular meetings: Third Tuesday of February of each year at 10:00 AM, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Building, 246 West Hancock Avenue. (Note: The meeting on the third Tuesday of February of each year at 10:00 AM constitutes the annual meeting of the Authority)
  • 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 development and promotion of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities for the public good and the general welfare in Athens-Clarke County.

MEMBERSTERM EXPIRES
Justin Bray06-30-2023
Gustavo Burnum06-30-2023
Commissioner Mike Hamby06-30-2023
Sabrina Huff-Ashworth06-30-2025
Bonnie Chastain06-30-2025
Kate Davis06-30-2025
Alan Cleveland06-30-2025


METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Mayor and Commission

CONTACT:

David Linder, Attorney – Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A.
706-548-1151