ATLANTA-FULTON WATER RESOURCES COMMISSION
County
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Description: This Commission was established by the Board of Commissioners at the Special Meeting, May 28, 1986, Item #25. The purpose of the joint venture is to develop plans for, acquire the necessary sites and governmental permits for and to construct and operate a water treatment plant and appurtenances in North Fulton County, Georgia, to serve the joint needs of Atlanta and Fulton County in assuring an adequate supply of potable water for the citizens of Atlanta and Fulton County. The water produced by the plant shall be delivered to the parties to this contract for their use. Additionally, the joint venture shall make investigations and coordinate additional joint planning and development for the efficient utilization of the water resources. Membership/Appointment: There shall be a management commission of the joint venture (the "commission"), which shall consist of (7) seven members, (3) three from Atlanta and (3) three from Fulton County, with each member having one vote. Membership shall include: the Mayor of Atlanta, the President of the City Council of Atlanta, and one councilmember appointed by the president of the city council and approved by the mayor; the Chairperson of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and two commissioners selected by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; and one person employed by neither Atlanta nor Fulton County who shall be known as the "independent member" of the commission. Said independent member shall be elected by vote of the other members to a term of two years, with the ability to serve successive terms, and shall at all times be a resident of Fulton County or forfeit membership. Officials of Atlanta and Fulton County who are members of the commission shall serve without compensation. Should any of the members representing the respective parties die, become disabled, resign or for any reason cease to be connected with the governmental entity which appointed him or her, the appointing party shall promptly, by written notice served upon the other party, name his or her successor. Upon the resignation or inability of the independent member to complete a term, the other members shall elect a new independent member to a full term. Term: Members remain on the Water Resources Commission until replaced, deceased, resign from their position, or their term of office expires. The independent member shall be elected to a term of two years, with the ability to serve successive terms, and shall at all times be a resident of Fulton County or forfeit membership.
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Meetings: Quarterly
Kathy Crews, General Manager Atlanta-Fulton County Water Resources Commission 9750 Spruill Road Alpharetta, GA 30202 678-942-2790
Contact(s):
770-664-1079 (fax) kcrews@afcwrc.com
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