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Royston council hires Jay Doss as new city attorney following executive session
Summary
Following an executive session on personnel, the council voted unanimously to hire Jay Doss of McClure, Ramsay & Dickerson LLP as Royston’s new city attorney; outgoing City Attorney Doug Ashworth’s last day was announced as Dec. 20, 2024.
After convening into executive session to discuss appointment and employment matters, Royston City Council re-entered regular session and voted to hire Jay Doss of McClure, Ramsay & Dickerson LLP as the new City Attorney.
Mayor Keith Turman thanked outgoing City Attorney Doug Ashworth for his leadership and noted Ashworth’s last day would be Dec. 20, 2024. The council had previously issued a request for proposals and received several applications, the mayor said. Councilman Jason Phillips moved to hire Doss; Councilman Matt Fields seconded and the motion carried, 6-0.
The meeting record does not list an effective start date for Doss beyond the hiring vote or any employment terms; the council accepted the recommendation during the regular session following executive deliberations.
The council handled the hire as a formal personnel action; staff will complete any required onboarding and contract finalization consistent with standard municipal hiring and procurement procedures.
