Council informed that Georgia elected officials must file ethics forms themselves starting Jan. 2027
Summary
Town officials were told that beginning January 2027 Georgia will require elected officials to file their own state ethics forms rather than submitting them to the clerk; the clerk distributed the Personal Financial Disclosure Statement and materials on obtaining a PIN.
The council received information that, beginning Jan. 2027, elected officials in Georgia will be required to file their own ethics forms rather than turning them into the clerk or a designated official. The packet provided instructions for getting started and how to request a PIN.
The clerk also distributed the Personal Financial Disclosure Statement and asked officials to complete and return it to the clerk. Council members were informed of the change in filing responsibility and the administrative steps they will need to take ahead of the effective date.
No vote was required; this item was informational and focused on administrative compliance with upcoming state requirements.
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