Appointed Boards
For information on appointed boards, commissions and authorities, call the City Clerk's office at 431-2161 or email stolbert@albany.ga.us.
Appointments
January 31, 2012
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Albany will be making the following appointment:
1. One City appointment to the SW Georgia Regional Commission for one-year term ending January 2013
Any City of Albany citizen interested in this appointment should submit a letter of interest and resume to:
Sonja Tolbert
City Clerk
Post Office Box 447
Albany, Ga. 31702
You may fax 229-878-3198 or email stolbert@albany.ga.us your information.
Open until filled
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November 11, 2011
The Albany Board of City Commissioners will be making the following appointments as listed below in January of 2012. Any Dougherty County citizen interested in these appointments shall submit a letter of interest stating which appointment is of interest along with a resume.
1. Three appointments to the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority/Downtown Development Authority for two year terms expiring January 2014. Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Resident of Albany/Dougherty County; 2. (Desired but not required) Own, represent someone who owns, or have a business interest in downtown Albany property.
2. Two appointments to the Albany/Dougherty Planning Commission for three year terms expiring January 2015
3. Two appointments to the Barrier Free Design Board to fill unexpired term ending March, 2013 and March 2014 (must be handicapped person and/or person who have an understanding of and a commitment to Barrier Free Design
4. One appointment to Board of Ethics to fill an unexpired term expiring October 2012
5. One appointment to Citizens Advisory Committee for two year terms expiring January 2014
6. Three appointments to the Citizens Transportation Committee for three year term expiring January 2014
7. Four appointments to the Keep Albany/Dougherty Beautiful Board for three year terms expiring January 2015
8. One City and one Joint City/County appointment to the SW Georgia Regional Commission for one year term expiring January 2013
9. Two appointments to the Water, Gas and Light Commission for two year term expiring January 2014 (must be city resident)
10. One Joint City/County appointment to the Flood Plain Management Review Board for three year term expiring December 31, 2014
11. One City appointment (master electrician and citizen member), three Joint City/County appointments (one professional engineer member and two electrical supplier members) and one citizen member to the Joint Electrical Board for one year term expiring January 2013
12. One City appointment (master gas fitter member) and one Joint City/County appointment (professional engineer member) and one citizen member to the Joint to Gas Board for one year term expiring January 2013
13.One City appointment (master heating and air conditioning contractor) and two Joint City/County appointments (professional engineer members) and one citizen member to the Joint Heating and Air Conditioning Board for one year term expiring January 2013
14. Two City appointments (one master plumber, one professional engineer) and one joint citizen member to the Joint Plumbing Board for one year term expiring January 2013
Letters and resumes can be submitted via mail, fax or email as follows:
Sonja Tolbert
City Clerk
Post Office Box 447
Albany, Ga. 31702
Fax to (229) 878-3198 or email stolbert@dougherty.ga.us
Deadline for submission is Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Description of Appointed Boards
ALBANY DOUGHERTY AVIATION COMMISSION
(contact: Yvette Aehle: 430-5175 x11)
The Albany Dougherty Aviation Commission is a seven member board charged with the management and oversight of the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport and McAfee Air Terminal. Upon recommendation from the Aviation Commission, five members are appointed by the City Commission for three year terms, a City Commission member serves for a one year term, and the Mayor serves for his term of office. The board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 P.M. in the Airport Administrative Conference Room.
ALBANY DOUGHERTY COUNTY JOINT BOARD OF REGISTRATION & ELECTIONS (contact: Ginger Nickerson: 431-3247)
This is a five member board (one appointed by the City Commission, one by the County Commission, one by the Republican Party, one by the Democratic Party, and one by the other Board members). The Board was established by State legislation. It abolished the Joint Board of Registrars for Dougherty County and the City of Albany and the Dougherty County Board of Elections. It replaced the City Clerk of the City of Albany as Municipal Elections Superintendent. Appointees serve two year terms. The board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 P.M. in the Government Center .
ALBANY DOUGHERTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(contact: Ted Clem: 434-0044)
This is a nine member board (three appointed by the City Commission, one of which is the City Manager, three by the County Commission, one of which is the County Administrator, and three from the Chamber of Commerce). The board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 A.M. at the Chamber.
ALBANY DOUGHERTY INNER CITY AUTHORITY
(contact: Aaron Blair: 431-3234)
This is a State created Authority which is charged with the responsibility of promoting improvements and redevelopment of the area of Albany that is bounded by West Slappey on the west, Liberty Expressway on the north and east, and Oakridge Drive on the south. The Authority is composed of six members who serve two year terms, appointed by the City Commission, and one member appointed by the other six members for a one year term. The board meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday at 5:00 P.M. in the Government Center .
ALBANY DOUGHERTY PAYROLL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(contact: Ted Clem: 434-0044)
This Authority was established by Constitutional amendment in 1958. It is a five member board comprised of the Mayor, the Chairman of the County Commission, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and one member each appointed by the City and County Commissions after names are submitted to the respective Commissions by the Chamber. The appointees by the City and County Commissioners serve three year terms. The board meets on an as-needed basis.
ALBANY DOUGHERTY PLANNING COMMISSION
(contact: Ginette Mills: 438-3900)
This is a joint City/County agency involved in planning and zoning activities for the City and County. It is composed of ten members, five of which are appointed by the City and five by the County, for three year terms. The board meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 2:00 P.M. in the Central Square Complex, 240 Pine Avenue in room 380 (meeting times and dates subject to change, please call for more information).
BARRIER FREE DESIGN BOARD
(contact: John Hudgens: 883-6955 x2219)
This is a 13 member board consisting of seven voting members and six non-voting members (City staff). The seven voting members are appointed by the City Commission for three year terms. Four of these are individuals who are handicapped and/or have an understanding of and a commitment to problems facing the handicapped. The other three members are representatives of the business & professional community. The board meets bi-monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:00 P.M. in the Government Center .
CHEHAW PARK AUTHORITY
(contact: Doug Porter: 430-5276)
This authority was established by the General Assembly in 1979, amended in 1986 to provide for the appointment of two additional members, and amended again in 1997 to add two additional voting members and one additional ex officio non-voting member. The 1997 amendment also stipulated that no more than two members can reside in counties contiguous to Dougherty County . The nine voting members are currently comprised of one City Commission member (serves for tenure of office) and eight citizen members appointed by the City Commission for two year terms. The City Manager serves for his tenure of office as a non-voting member. The Authority meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M. at the Chehaw Education Center .
CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD
(contact: Stacie Mote: 431-2805)
This Board was created by Ordinance (05-108) in April 2005. Members are appointed by the Mayor and Board of City Commissioners with terms being staggered. Meetings are scheduled as needed through the City Attorney’s office.
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(contact: Wes Smith: 431-3234)
The Citizens Advisory Committee was reconstituted in December, 2003 with the idea of having an overall coordinated approach to community-wide citizen participation and involvement in local government. The goal is to obtain a balance of citizen opinions and recommendations on community issues. One member each was appointed by the Mayor and Commissioners. The board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 P.M. in the Government Center , Room 120.
CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
(contact: David Hamilton 438-3907)
This committee was established by joint ordinance of the City and County. The ordinance provided for a nine member citizen board from the City of Albany, Lee County and Dougherty County as follows: Three members appointed by the City Commission, three by the Dougherty County Commission, one member of the Albany Dougherty Planning Commission, one member of the Lee County Commission and one member of the Lee County Planning Commission. Staff assistance is provided by the Albany Dougherty Planning Commission. Members serve three year terms except that the Planning Commission members and the Lee County Commission member serve for tenure of office. The board meets quarterly at 8:00 A.M. in the Central Square Complex (dates vary).
CITY TREE BOARD
(contact: Judy Bowles: 430-5257)
This board was formed by ordinance in 1992 with duties of presenting short and long range planning recommendations to the City Commission regarding the preservation of trees. It is a 15 member board, seven of which are appointed by the Mayor and City Commission. The other eight members are as follows: County Forester , designee of Planning Commission, designee of Clean Community Commission, designee of Board of Realtors, City Engineering Director, a nurseryman, designee of the WG&L Engineering Dept., and a licensed practicing civil engineer. The members serve for two year terms. The board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 A.M. in the Recreation office at Tift Park .
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(contact: Latoya Cutts: 483-7650)
This is a 21 member board appointed to make recommendations on CDBG public service grants. Seven of the members are appointed by the City Commission as follows: 3 from the business community, 1 senior citizen, 2 disabled citizens, 1 from social service agencies, and 1 from the Citizens Advisory Committee). The other 14 members are chosen from their respective neighborhood strategy areas. The Council meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, except December, June, July and August, at 6:00 P.M. in the Arthur K. Williams Building.
BOARD OF ETHICS
(contact: C. Nathan Davis: 431-2805)
This board was established by Ordinance in 1990 and meets on an as-needed basis on complaints of ethics violations by elected and/or appointed officials. It is a five member board with two members appointed by the City Commission, two by the Dougherty County Circuit Bar Association, and one by the Judge of Superior Court of Dougherty County. Members serve for two year terms.
FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
(contact: Chief James Carswell: 431-3266)
This five member Joint City/County board meets on an as-needed basis to hear complaints of violations of the Joint Fire Code. Three members are joint appointments by the City and County Commissions, one is a City appointment, and one is a County appointment serving three year terms.
FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT REVIEW BOARD
(contact: Ginette Mills: 438-3900)
This seven member Joint City/County board was established to hold hearings on Special Use Permit applications and to provide for an appeals procedure in regard to the Floodplain Management Ordinance requirements. One of the members is appointed jointly by the City and County Commissions, three by the City Commission and three by the County Commission, with members serving a three-year term. The board meets on the second Wednesday of January, April, July and October at 2:00 P.M. in the Central Square Complex, 240 Pine Avenue in Room 380 (meets times and dates are subject to change, please call ahead for information).
BOARD OF HEALTH
(contact: Phyllis Plummer: 430-6322)
This seven member board determines the health needs and resources of its jurisdiction, develops programs, activities and facilities responsive to those needs and enforces or causes all laws pertaining to health unless the responsibility for the enforcement of such laws is that of another agency. One member is the County Commission Chairman or his appointee, the Mayor or his appointee, the School Superintendent, one member appointed by the City Commission and three member appointed by the County Commission. The appointed members serve six year terms. The board meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 8:00 A.M. at the Health Dept. on S. Slappey.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
(contract: Ginette Mills: 438-3900)
This eight member board was established in 1996 to provide for designation of historic properties or historic districts, to provide for issuance of certificates of appropriateness and to provide for an appeals procedure. Four of the members must reside in the City and be appointed by the City Commission, four must reside in the County and be appointed by the County Commission. Members serve for two year terms. The board meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:00 A.M. in the Central Square Complex, 240 Pine Avenue, Room 380 (meeting times and dates subject to change, please call for information).
HOUSING AUTHORITY
(contact: Dan McCarthy: 434-4500)
This six member authority was established for the purpose of overseeing the business of the Albany Housing Authority. All members are appointed by the Mayor for five year terms except for one member who is a Housing Authority tenant and is appointed for a one year term. The board meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30 P.M. at the Housing Authority office.
JOINT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
(contact: Tracy Hester: 438-3900)
This five member board was established by the City and County consisting of one each, Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Business/Real Estate owner & Citizen member to consider appeals regarding decisions and/or interpretations of the Building Official (Development Services Manager) or his officer/inspector, as it relates to the International (State adopted) Code. These appointments are made jointly by the City and County Commissions and serve three year terms. The board meets on an as-needed basis. The Board has no authority to waiver requirements of the code.
JOINT ELECTRICAL BOARD
(contact: 438-3900)
This board is a seven member joint City/County board composed of representatives of electrical power suppliers (Water, Gas & Light, Mitchell Electric, and Georgia Power), two master electricians, one appointed by the City and one by the County, a professional engineer to be appointed jointly, and one citizen member with the appointment shared by the City and County. These members serve for one year terms. The Electrical Board shall have the power to hear appeals of decisions and interpretation of the Building Official (Development Services Manager) or his officers/inspectors, as it relates to the National Electrical Code (NEC), State adopted Technical Codes. The board meets on an as-needed basis. The Board has no authority to waive the requirements of the code.
JOINT GAS BOARD
(contact: Jason Woodward: 438-3900)
The Gas Board is a five member joint City/County board composed of a registered professional engineer, a master gas fitter, a residential heating contractor, the director of the WG&L Gas Dept., and a citizen member. Appointment power is shared by the City and County. These members serve one year terms. The Gas Board shall have the power to hear appeals of decisions and interpretation of the Building Official (Development Services Manager) or his officers/inspectors as it relates to the International (State adopted) Technical Codes. The board meets on an as-needed basis. The Board has no authority to waive the requirements of the code.
JOINT HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING BOARD
(contact: 438-3900)
The Heating & Air Conditioning Board is a five member joint City/County board composed of a registered professional engineer, two master heating & air conditioning contractors, the General Manager of WG&L, and a citizen member. Appointment power is shared by the City and County. The Heating & Air Conditioning Board shall have the power to hear appeals of decision and interpretation of the Building Official (Development Services Manager) or his officers/inspectors as it relates to the International (State adopted) Technical Code. The members serve for one year terms. The board meets on an as-needed basis. The Board has no authority to waive requirements of the code.
JOINT PLUMBING BOARD
(contact: 438-3900)
The Plumbing Board is a seven member joint City/County board composed of two master plumbers, an engineer, a mechanical engineer, the superintendent of the Water Dept., City Public Works Director, and a citizen member. Appointment power is shared by the City and County. These members serve for one year terms. The Plumbing Board shall have the power to hear appeals of decision and interpretation of the Building Official (Development Services Manager) or his officers/inspectors as it relates to the International (State adopted) Technical Codes. The board meets on an as-needed basis. The Board has no authority to waive requirements of the code.
KEEP ALBANY DOUGHERTY BEAUTIFUL BOARD
(contact: Judy Bowles: 430-5257)
This is a joint City/County board charged with the responsibility of improving the physical appearance of Albany and Dougherty County through community education and community involvement. Certain members serve by virtue of their office, but other members are appointed by the City or County from a list of recommendations furnished by the Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful Board. Members serve three year terms. The board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 Noon at Phoebe East.
PENSION BOARD
(contact: Phil Roberson: 883-6950)
This board was established to oversee the pension fund and retirement benefits for the employees of the City of Albany . The board is comprised of the Mayor for his tenure of office, two City Commission members for two year terms, three employee members and one retiree member elected by their peers and two citizen members appointed by the Pension Board for two year terms. The Finance Director also serves by virtue of office. The board meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 120 of the Government Center .
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL COMMISSION
(contact: Dan Bollinger: 522-3552)
The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission Executive Board is the governing board of the Southwest Georgia Regional Development Commission, an agency responsible for regional planning and the provision of technical assistance to local governments. Albany and Dougherty County have five appointments to this board; one each City and County public official, one each City and County appointee and one joint appointment. Members serve for one year term. The board meets on the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 P.M. at the RDC in Camilla. The months of November and December are combined meeting that is usually held the first week in December.
STADIUM AUTHORITY
(contact: Pam Hill: 483-6300)
The Stadium Authority is the governing board over operations of the Hugh Mills Stadium. This is a seven member board with two members appointed by the City Commission, two by the County Commission, two by the Board of Education, and one by the other six members. They serve four year terms. The board meets on as as-needed basis.
TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS
(contact: Thelma Watson: 483-7650)
This is a board comprised of service providers and citizens whose purpose is to make recommendations on the homeless issue and to develop a Continuum of Care plan. The board meets on the last Monday of each month at 4:00 in the 1st floor conference room of the Arthur K. Williams Building.
WATER, GAS & LIGHT COMMISSION
(contact: Deb Wilson: 883-8330 x 203)
The Water, Gas & Light Commission is the governing board over operations of the City’s utility system. This is a four member board appointed by the City Commission, with the Mayor serving as Chairman, and fifth member, for his tenure of office. WG&L Commissioners serve two year terms. The board meets on the last Thursday of each month at 8:30 A.M. in the Water, Gas & Light conference room located on the third floor.