Does the board have hiring and firing authority over public safety offices?

Under Georgia Code, direct hiring and firing and supervisory authority for public safety units rests with the head of each of those units (Police Chief, Warden, etc.). The board may provide recommendations regarding incident responses, but does not hold personnel management authority.

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1. What is the purpose of this board? What work will they do?
2. How many members will there be? How are they chosen?
3. What training will be provided?
4. Does the board have hiring and firing authority over public safety offices?
5. How often will the board meet? How will the group be supported?
6. Are board members compensated?