Emergency Special Called Meeting 8/18/2026

The City of South Fulton held an Emergency Special Called Meeting on August 18, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve the mayor's participation in the Atlanta Regional Commission's 2026 Link Mission to Mexico City. The council debated the adherence to the city's international travel policy, which requires a written request, detailed itinerary, estimated costs, and approval at least 30 days before travel. Concerns were raised about the lack of a detailed itinerary, the timing of the approval request, and whether the 30-day notice requirement could be waived. The mayor clarified that the trip would be funded from her discretionary travel budget and emphasized the importance of the city's representation. After discussion, the council voted 6 to 1 to approve the trip and waive the 30-day advance notice requirement, allowing the mayor to attend the international delegation trip. No other procurement or budget items were discussed during the meeting.