AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

Consider a Resolution making appointment to the Office of Municipal Court Solicitor and approving compensation for said position. Resolution adopted to appoint Jessica W. O'Connor as Municipal Court Solicitor on motion/second by Commissioners Morrow/Todd.

Current City Solicitor Reid Turner, and attorney Jessica Whatley-O'Connor have offered their services as City Solicitor. Per the Charter of the City of Griffin, Sec. 3.6, Municipal Court Solicitor, there shall be appointed by the Commission a Solicitor of the Municipal Court, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. Said Solicitor shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing, having at least three (3) years experience in the practice of law. The Commission shall fix the compensation for the office by ordinance or resolution. The Solicitor may be removed from office at any time, without cause or notice, upon the affirmative vote of at least four (4) members of the Commission.

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City Solicitor's position is budgeted at $20,000 for FY 14-15.