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Council accepts hearing officer findings in ethics complaint involving Councilmember Suzanne Brown
Summary
The council reviewed a hearing officer report under O.C.G.A. §62‑76 and voted to accept the findings and recommendations; council members moved and seconded the motion and recorded the vote as "aye."
City attorney Ted Meeker briefed the council on the hearing officer's report and identified the council's procedural options: accept the findings and recommendations, accept findings but change discipline, or reject and hold a hearing. Councilmember Suzanne Brown was present but did not participate in the deliberation.
After discussion, a council member moved to accept the hearing officer's findings and recommendations; another council member seconded. The council voted in favor and the motion carried with an "aye" vote. The meeting record reflects acceptance of the report; no additional discipline was announced at the session.
