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Augusta commission approves formation of standalone vegetation, grounds-maintenance department; administrator to return with transition plan
Summary
The Augusta Richmond County Commission voted to approve forming a single vegetation/grounds-maintenance department by consolidating existing staff into one unit. Commissioners required the administrator to present a transition plan and to keep employees in their current departments until implementation details are secured.
Mayor Garnett L. Johnson opened discussion Feb. 17 on an addendum item that would consolidate landscaping and grounds work into one department. After extended debate, the commission approved the administrator's second option to create a standalone vegetation and grounds-maintenance department, with a requirement that employees remain in their current departments until a written transition plan, a director, and facility arrangements are returned to the commission for final implementation.
Supporters said the change is intended to improve accountability and efficiency by putting all vegetation and grounds maintenance under a single…
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