BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (BOC)
BOC Duties:
Board members establish policies for the health and welfare of County residents. Such responsibilities include the following:
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Funding Grady Hospital
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Providing assistance to the Department of Family and Children Services
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Providing services to children, families, elderly, and disabled through the Department of Community Services
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Operating the Department of Health and Wellness and the Department of Behavioral Health
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Appointing government officials such as the County Manager, County Clerk, County Auditor, and County Attorney
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Adopting annual budgets for County government operations
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Authorizing bond referendums
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Enacting plans for County growth and development
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Leading the operation of a system of courts that includes judges, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the District Attorney, the Solicitor, the Sheriff, the Marshal, and the Public Defender
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County Government also provides
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Library services to citizens throughout the county
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Arts and culture programs for youth and adults within the eleven municipalities
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Vision
To become an organization that simultaneously delivers quality programs and services, outstanding customer value, and sound financial performance.
Mission
Fulton County operates under the commission-county manager form of government. This system combines the policy leadership of elected officials with the administrative abilities of a county manager.
Meetings:
The commission meets in regular session twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tune in to Fulton County's government access channel, FGTV, for live coverage. See BOC Agendas and Minutes.
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