Charter Commission 6:00 PM 04-01-2026

The Stonecrest Charter Commission held a meeting on April 1, 2026, primarily focused on discussing proposed revisions to the city charter, particularly regarding municipal audits and the powers and responsibilities of the mayor. The commission approved a charter amendment requiring the city to select an audit firm by January 31, with audits automatically assigned to the Georgia State Department of Audits if the deadline is missed. Extensive discussion centered on the mayor's role, debating whether to maintain the position as largely ceremonial or to grant more authority, such as setting the city council agenda and voting in the event of a tie. The commission also addressed concerns about the city manager appointment process, noting current vacancies and the need for clearer procedures, including potentially using executive search firms. No final votes were taken on mayoral powers; instead, the city attorney was tasked with drafting proposed language for further review. The meeting concluded with plans to consider mayor pro tempore powers in future sessions and emphasized the importance of structural governance improvements to prevent future administrative issues.