BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS
CLERK OF COUNCIL?S DATA SHEET
(REVISED AUGUST 13, 1990)
SUPERSEDES JULY 5, 1989 REVISION
CREATED BY: Article VII, Sec. VI, Page 1 of the Constitution of Ga. Of 1945,
as amended and ratified at the general election of November 5, 1968. (GA. L.
1966. Pg. 946)
CHARTER REFERENCE: Section 4-629 for reference to this specific board and
Section 4-103. General Provisions concerning Boards, Commissions and
Authorities.
COLUMBUS CODE REFERENCE: No references to this specific board, but see Secs.
2-1, 2-3.01, 2-3.02, and 2-3.1 for general provisions relating to all boards,
commissions, authorities, and committees.
COMPOSITION OF BOARD: Five members
QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS: Not specified by state law, but Ga. L. 1966, Pg.
948 specifically provides that members of the Columbus Council may serve as
members of this board. See also Sec. 2-3.02 (a), Columbus Code, for general
qualifications for all boards. Ordinance No. 91-40 prohibits council members
serving on boards.
MEMBERS APPOINTED BY: Once member is appointed exclusively by the Mayor and
confirmation of the Council is not required. Exclusively the Columbus Council
appoints and other four members.
TERMS OF OFFICE: Two years
POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILTIES: See Ga. L. 1966, Page 946
COMPENSATION: Members are not compensated
SUCCESSION OF MEMBERS: Col. Code Sec 2-1, for general provisions applying to
all boards, commissions, and authorities.
OTHER REFERENCES: Muscogee County Commission?s resolution of April 11, 1968,
and Columbus City Commission?s Resolution 62-69
Board: BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS
Organization: Building Authority of Columbus No. of Members 5
Address: P.O. Box 1340 Columbus, GA 31902 Phone:
Fax: 706-653-4087
706-653-4086
Contact: Pamela Hodge Title: Director of Finance
General Counsel: Ed Sprouse
Meeting Date: As Needed
Charge/Mission: This board issues bonds to finance the construction and/or
improvements of public facilities. It has five members. One member is appointed
exclusively by the Mayor and the other four are appointed by the Columbus
Council. The board meets only on an as needed basis (1945 Constitution, Art.
VII, Sec. VI, Pa. 1, as amended Nov. 5, 1968 Ga Laws 1966, Pg. 946)
Board Member: J. Madden Hatcher, Jr. SD-15 (Oath)
33 W. 11th Street, Suite 100, Columbus, GA 31901 Appointed By: Mayor
9-9-09/3-25-2011
(suc) Carmel Biggers
Term Begins: 03/25/2009 Term Ends:03/24/2011
Board Member: Tyler Townsend SD-29
(Oath)
4767 Timarron Court Columbus, GA 31909 Appointed By: Council
5-26-09/3-24-2011
(suc) Dennis Luby
Term Begins: 03/25/2009 Term Ends: 03/24/2011
Board Member: Vincent E. Allen SD-29 6003 Brunjes Lane Columbus, GA 31909 Appointed By:
Council
9-22-09/3-24-2011
(suc) Donald Bowman
Term Begins: 03/25/2009 Term Ends: 03/24/2011
Board Member: Paula Johnson SD-29
(Oath 4-28-07)
6763 Beaver Trail
Midland, GA 31820 Appointed By: Council
4-11-07/3-24-08
(fill) Jim Buntin
3-25-08/3-24-2010
Term Begins: 03/25/2008 Term Ends: 03/24/2010
Board Member: Terry Ballard SD-29
(Oath 4-17-07)
7096 Secretariat Drive Columbus, GA 31909 Appointed By: Council
4-11-07/3-24-08
(fill) Thomas Beal
3-25-08/3-24-2010
Term Begins: 03/25/2008 Term Ends: 03/24/2010
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