Coroner's Fee Resolution # 358-14 Amended

A RESOLUTION

NO._____

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW ALL CORONERS TO CHARGE CERTAIN SET FEES FOR SPECIFIC REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE STANDARD $.10 PER PAGE PERMITTED BY THE OPEN RECORDS ACTS.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for its citizens; and,

WHEREAS, Council Resolution # 358-14 requested an amount in excess of the current $.10 and was not specific in the amount desired; and,

WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2015 General Assembly Session.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

We hereby respectfully request that the Legislative Delegation to the Georgia General Assembly introduce legislation at the 2015 Session that would allow all coroners to charge certain set fees for specific reports and documents at $.25 per page under the Open Records Acts.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the ________ day of _______________ 2014, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of _______ members of said Council.


Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Buck voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.

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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor