Politics & Government

DeKalb Government Operations Task Force Meets Aug. 13

A task force reviewing the effectiveness of DeKalb County government, tax distribution and cityhood proposals will meet Aug. 13.

The task force studying county government and cityhood proposals will hold a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive in Decatur.

Upcoming meetings through the end of the year will also be held at the site.

The Operations Task Force, created by DeKalb Interim CEO Lee May, first met June 5. The task force is charged with exploring and studying these issues, according to a county news release:

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The financial, business, zoning and quality of life impact on residents and government operations caused by the creation of new cities and annexations;The effectiveness of the current governance structure of DeKalb County and ethics and transparency in County operations;The equitable distribution of Homestead Option Sales Tax (HOST) proceeds and legacy pension costs between the DeKalb County and its cities; andOther related matters.

The Operations Task Force must make recommendations that can be forwarded to the Georgia General Assembly by December.

The Task Force on DeKalb County Operations has set meeting dates for the remainder of 2014. All meetings will occur at the Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive in Decatur at 6 p.m. at the following dates:

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Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m.

Full Operations Task Force meeting

Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m.

Subcommittee on Incorporation and Annexation

Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m.

Subcommittee on Governance

Thursday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m.

Working meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m.

Full Operations Task Force meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m.

Subcommittee on Incorporation and Annexation

Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m.

Subcommittee on Governance

Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m.

Working meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.

Full Operations Task Force meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m.

Subcommittee on Incorporation and Annexation

Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m.

Subcommittee on Governance

Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m.

Working meeting

Wednesday, Nov 5, at 6 p.m.

Full Operations Task Force meeting

Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m.

Subcommittee on Incorporation and Annexation

Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m.

Subcommittee on Governance

Friday, Nov. 21, at TBD/proposed

Working meeting

Monday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m.

Final Task Force Meeting

The meetings will be broadcast live on DeKalb County’s cable channel, DCTV, on Comcast Channel 23.

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