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Who decides, and what rules are changing?Elections issues across Northeast Georgia
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The county board met behind closed doors to discuss possible legal action, a matter that could affect the county's legal or financial standing.
A nonbinding ballot question could gauge voter support for merging city and county government before any formal consolidation move.
Chairman Rickman wants the county to boost its online visibility, including starting a Facebook page, though commissioners have not taken formal action.
The county board wants records digitized, which could make public documents easier to access and manage.
The commission that reviews local land-use and zoning matters is set to choose its leader.
The proposed ordinance would set ethics rules for city officials and employees, but council postponed a vote at its first reading.
The county board voted to discuss legal, staffing, and property matters behind closed doors, with no public decision announced on the underlying issues.
A longtime county commissioner's seat will be open in the next election, giving residents a new choice for the district.
The council is set to name a Mayor Pro-tem, who fills in for the mayor when needed.
The council swore in newly elected members before a disagreement over the meeting's order of business preceded a unanimous vote to discuss a personnel matter behind closed doors.
Habersham County's airport commission is setting up a regular inspection process for tenant hangars, some of which have electrical and maintenance concerns, as required by lease agreements.
The council has scheduled a vote on who will serve as its second-in-command for 2026.
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