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Committee confirms two mayoral/council appointments to audit committee and contract compliance office
Summary
The committee approved the appointment of Robin Craig to the City of Atlanta Audit Committee and Jana Edmonson Cooper, Esquire, as a contract compliance hearing officer. Both nominees described their qualifications during the committee meeting and each appointment passed by recorded vote.
The Finance Executive Committee confirmed two appointments: Robin Craig to the City of Atlanta Audit Committee for a four‑year term and Jana Edmonson Cooper, Esquire, as a contract compliance hearing officer for a two‑year term.
Robin Craig introduced herself and described a background in accounting and investment management. Craig said, "I'm a CPA ... I started my career at Ernst and Young..." and recounted experience with financial auditing, systems and process improvement work at investment management firms. The committee voted to approve her appointment.
Jana Edmonson Cooper, who described 15 years of legal experience that includes work as a judge and federal prosecutor, told the committee she was "humbled and grateful for the possible opportunity to serve" and emphasized a commitment to equity in contract compliance. The committee approved her appointment by recorded vote.
Votes - Robin Craig appointment: committee approved the council president’s communication; vote recorded in meeting minutes (vote closed 5 ayes, 0 nays as shown in the committee record at the time of the vote). - Jana Edmonson Cooper appointment: committee approved the mayor’s communication to appoint Cooper as contract compliance hearing officer; vote recorded (5 ayes, 0 nays).
Why it matters These appointments fill advisory and quasi‑judicial roles that participate in audit oversight and contract compliance for the city. The appointees summarized professional credentials relevant to their roles.
What’s next The confirmed appointees will begin terms as indicated at their confirmations. Further administrative steps (oaths, onboarding) will be completed per city practice.
