M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: August 25, 2006
TO: Council Members
FROM: Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council
SUBJECT: Medical Center Hospital Authority
The term of office for Dr. Carole Rutland and Mr. George McCluskey would be
expiring on December 31, 2006. Dr. Carole Rutland has served two consecutive
terms; thereby, she is not eligible to succeed herself. Mr. George McCluskey
has not expressed a desire to be reappointed. The Council submits three
nominees for each vacancy to the Authority.
There are currently seven members residing in Senatorial District 29 and two
members residing in Senatorial District 15. There are currently two women
serving on this board.
A copy of the data sheet and current board members are enclosed for your
convenience.
Please advise if there are any questions.
MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, THE
CLERK OF COUNCIL?S DATA SHEET
(REVISED SEPTEMBER 29, 1989)
(SUPERSEDES JUNE 7, 1988 REVISION)
CREATED BY: Ordinance No. 75-84, adopted August 26, 1975 to become effective
on December 31, 1975. This ordinance, pursuant to the provisions of the then
Section 4-622 of the Columbus Charter (Sec. 4-622 was repealed by Section 1 of
Act. No. 1237, Ga. Laws 1980), abolished The Medical Center Board of
Commissioners and established The Medical Center Hospital Authority. As a
result of this action, this board became subject to the provisions of the
Georgia Hospital Authorities Law, O. C. C. G. A., Section 31-7-72.
CHARTER REFERENCE: Formerly referenced in Section 4-622, which was repealed by
Sec. 1 of Sec. No. 1237, Ga. Laws 1980.
COLUMBUS CODE CONFERENCE: None Located.
COMPOSITION OF BOARD: Not less than five members nor more than nine members.
(O. C. G. A., Sec. 31-7-72 (a). The authority has had nine members for several
years.
QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS: Shall be residents and qualified registered voters of
Columbus, Georgia (Col. Code, Sec. 2-3.02)
MEMBERS APPOINTED BY: For each vacancy, the Columbus Council submits a list of
three eligible persons to the Medical Center Hospital Authority. From this
list, the Authority selects one of the individuals to fill the vacancy (O. C.
G. A., Sec. 31-7-72 (b) (1) through (3)
TERMS OF OFFICE: Staggered terms as specified by resolution of the Columbus
Council. For the past several years, members have been appointed to five-year
terms. (O. C. G. A., Sec. 31-7-72(a)
COMPENSATION: Not addressed by O. C. G. A., Sec, 31-7-72 through 31-7-75 (24
SUCCESSION OF MEMBERS: Appointees appointed hereunder who have served two (2)
consecutive full terms shall not be eligible to succeed themselves until the
laps of twelve (12) months from the end of said terms; provided, however, that
such limitation shall not apply to permanent, full time employees of the
consolidated government who are serving in appointed positions nor to the
Muscogee County Board of Elections. The rules of succession contained in this
section shall be controlling notwithstanding any other rules of succession
heretofore enacted for particular boards and agencies, and appointees serving
initial staggered terms that are shorter in length than a full term shall
nevertheless be eligible to succeed themselves for two (2) successive full
terms in addition to serving the shorter staggered term. (Col. Code Sec. 2-1)
POWERS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: See. O.C.G.A., Sec. 31-7-75
OTHER REFERENCES: Ord. No. 75-149 provides that the transfer of an employee to
The Medical Center Hospital shall not be deemed a termination under the
Employee Pension Plan in Chapter 16A of the Columbus Code.
Res. No. 57-75 requested the local legislative delegation to the General
Assembly of Georgia to introduce legislation authorizing the transfer of all
the powers and functions of the Medical Center Board of Commissioners to The
Medical Center Hospital Authority.
Res. No. 345-75 declared the need for The Medical Center Hospitality Authority.
Res. No. 375-75 requested the local delegation to the General Assembly of
Georgia to seek an amendment to the Hospital Authorities Law so as to authorize
local governing authorities to establish the method of appointing members of
the hospital authorities. (The request was never granted).
Ord. No. 75-141 provides that employees of the Medical Center shall be covered
under the City?s pension and insurance plans.
Ord. No. 74-142 authorizes joint administration of the various employees
benefit plans.
Board: THE MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Organization: The Medical Center Hospital Authority No. of Members 9
Address: P.O. Box 790 Columbus, GA 31902-0790 Phone:
Fax: 706-660-6103
706-660-6520
Contact: Karen Smith Title: Asst.Secretary to the Board
General Counsel: Rothschild, Morgan, Attorneys
Meeting Date: Quarterly, January, April, July and October -- The 4th Wednesday of
each Month at 5 p.m. Medical Center Board Room
Charge/Mission: This board is responsible for the Medical Center. It has nine
(9) members which must be residents and qualified voters of Columbus. For each
vacancy, the Columbus Council submits a list of three eligible persons to the
Authority. From this list, the Authority itself selects one of the individuals
to fill the vacancy. (O.C.G.A. Sec. 31-7-72)
Board Member: Frede"rick" McKnight
SD-29 (Oath ?)
549 Cumberland Rd
Columbus GA 31904 Appointed By: Cncl/Authority (Terms)
2-8-05/12-31-09
(suc) Murray Solomon
Term Begins: 01/01/2005 Term Ends: 12/31/2009
Board Member: Troy Mahone SD-29
(Oath ?)
9368 Pleasant Ridge Ct
Midland GA 31820 Appointed By: Cncl/Authority (Terms)
2-8-05/12-31-09
(suc) Emory Alexander
Term Begins: 01/01/2005 Term Ends: 12/31/2009
Board Member: David McMicken SD-29
(Oath 2-23-01)
5107 Durban Ct. Columbus, GA 31907 Appointed By: Cncl/Authority (Terms)
2-19-01/12-31-05
(suc) Henry Swift
Term Begins: 01/01/2001 Term Ends: 12/31/2005
Board Member: Dr. Carole Rutland SD-29 (Oath 1-21-96) 6671 Waterford Court Columbus, GA
31904 Appointed By: Cncl/Authority (Terms)
1-1-97/12-31-01
(suc) Wilson Blackmon
Term Begins: 01/01/2002 Term Ends: 12/31/2006
Board Member: George McCluskey, Jr. (Oath 1-5-00) SD-29
7185 Williams Hill Road Columbus, GA 31904 Appointed By: Cncl/Authority (Terms)
11-11-99/12-31-01
(fil) Samuel Byrd
1-1-02/12-31-06
Term Begins: 01/01/2002 Term Ends: 12/31/2006
Board Member: Dr. Kenneth L. Goldman SD-29 (Oath 4-22-98)
10101 Chattsworth Road Midland, GA 31820 Appointed By: Cncl/Authority (Terms)
2-16-98/12-31-02
(suc) Dr Philip Schley
1-1-03/12-31-07
Term Begins: 01/01/2003 Term Ends: 12/31/2007
Board Member: Kenneth Crooks SD-15
(Oath 4-22-98)
Steam Mill Road Columbus, GA 31904 Appointed By: Cncl/Authority (Terms)
2-16-98/12-31-02
(suc) Dr James Crosse
1-1-03/12-31-07
Term Begins: 01/01/2003 Term Ends: 12/31/2007
Board Member: Mrs. Carlton Franklin SD-15 (Oath 3-1-04)
3203 Morehouse St Columbus, GA 31906 Appointed By: Cncl/Authority (Terms)
2-18-04/12-31-09
(suc) George Jeter
Term Begins: 01/01/2004 Term Ends: 12/31/2009
Board Member: Mr Edward Griffin SD-29
(Oath 9-3-04)
6072 Canterbury Dr
Columbus, GA 31909
Appointed By: Cncl/ Authority (Terms)
8-19-04/12-31-09
(fil) Dr Ashok Kumar
Previous on board from
12-8-82/12-31-93
Term Begins: 01/01/2004 Term Ends: 12/31/2009
Board Member: Appointed By:
Term Begins: Term Ends:
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