A RESOLUTION
NO._____
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
INTRODUCE/SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THE FULL COLLECTION AND TIMELY
REMITTANCE OF ALL SALES AND USE TAXES DUE TO THE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS,
WHETHER SUCH STEPS INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR
AUDITS AND COMPLIANCE PURPOSES, PRIVATIZING SALES TAX COLLECTIONS OR ALLOWING
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO COLLECT AND AUDIT LOCAL SALES TAX LOCALLY.
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, 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 local legislative delegation to the
Georgia General Assembly introduce/support legislation requiring the full
collection and timely remittance of all sales and use taxes due to the state
and local government (point of sale data) by the Georgia Department of Revenue
or private contractor be provided to municipalities.
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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 Davis voting _____________.
Councilor Henderson voting _____________.
Councilor Huff voting _____________.
Seat Vacant _____________.
Councilor Thomas voting _____________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________.
Councilor Woodson voting _____________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike
Tomlinson, Mayor
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