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Council amends AMAC membership language at first reading, adding flexibility for county members
Athens City Council · May 5, 2026
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Summary
At first reading of Ordinance 44-26, council debated residency language for the Athens Municipal Arts Commission and amended the ordinance to require 'at least 5' commissioners be city electors, allowing up to four members from outside the city.
During first reading of Ordinance 44-26, which would expand the Athens Municipal Arts Commission from seven to nine members, council members discussed how to balance city electors with seats for Athens County residents. Council member Isherwood described the change as driven by a…
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