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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

ITEM SUMMARY:

Consider Resolution making appointment to the office of Municipal Court Solicitor and approving compensation for said position.


SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS OR CONCERNS:

Current City Solicitor, Jessica W. O'Connor, has again offered her 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 lease 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.

 



STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

City Solicitor's position is budgeted at $400 per court session for FY 15-16.

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
Municipal_Solicitor_Charter_Sec._3.6.pdfMunicipal Solicitor Charter, Sec. 3.6
Municipal_Court_Solicitor_Ltr_of_Interest_-_O_Connor.pdfLtr of Interest for Solicitor - O'Connor
City_Municipal_Court_Solicitor_Appointment_Resolution.docMunicipal Solicitor Resolution
Submitted by:

 Meeting Date:

Teresa A. Watson

1/12/2016

Reviewed by:

 
Kenny L. Smith