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The Cobb County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is assisted by a number of advisory commissions, boards and committees. These groups are comprised of county residents and report directly to either the BOC or to individual county departments.
Generally speaking, the terms board, commission and committee are interchangeable as applied to the names of these bodies. The groups vary in size and responsibility. Some bodies are created for a specific length of time, while others are ongoing in their assistance to the BOC.
In addition, commissioners make appointments to a variety of other authorities and boards throughout the county, which serve in advisory capacities for specific projects, services or facilities. These operate outside the direct supervision of county government.
An authority is a political body enabled or created by the Georgia General Assembly. It has specific powers not available to county commission-created boards or committees, such as the power to issue revenue bonds, purchase property or execute contracts. Authorities can be established for a specific length of time or for an ongoing period of assistance.
Certain qualifications are required to hold positions on some boards, commissions, committees or authorities. These qualifications are stipulated in either the Cobb County Code or the Georgia Code.
Listed here are different boards, commissions, committees and authorities with a brief Description of their membership, prescribed functions and the length of terms for each group.
For more information, contact the County Clerk’s Office at (770) 528-3307 or the individual department.
Animal Control Board
7 members
Cobb County Police Department
Animal Control Division (770) 499-4136
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Board consists of one (1) member of the Humane Society, two interested residents, two (2) veterinarians, one (1) member of the Animal Control Shelter and a resident chosen by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Term of office runs concurrent with term of appointing Commissioner. Members serve at the pleasure of the appointing Commissioners.
Description: Established in 1985 by ordinance of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Animal Control Division of the Police Department. The Board shall recommend regulations to the Board of Commissioners concerning the control and welfare of animals, along with guidelines for the operation and maintenance of the Animal Control Center.
Arts Commission
10 members
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
(770) 528-8800
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Consists of ten (10) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners with each Commissioner appointing two (2) members. Term of office runs concurrent with term of appointing Commissioner and members serve at the pleasure of the appointing Commissioner.
Description: Established in 1986 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. Commission serves in an advisory capacity to BOC. Commission studies and formulates plans for development of the arts in Cobb County, and recommends public arts facilities, programs and guidelines, and undertakes programs delegated to it by the County.
Commission may solicit and receive donations, gifts or bequest of real property, money or other personal property on behalf of the County.
Board of Adjustments and Appeals
9 members
Community Development Agency
Building Inspections Division (770) 528-2039
5 appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Board consists of a commercial builder, engineer, architect, developer and homeowner. Also serving on the Board are the Chairmen of the Home Builders Advisory Board, Plumbing Advisory Board, Electrical Advisory Board and Heating and Air Conditioning Advisory Board. Term of office runs concurrent with term of appointing Commissioner and members serve at the pleasure of the appointing Commissioner.
Description: Established in 1986 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Development and Inspections Division of the Community Development Agency. Board has the authority and duty to issue interpretations of the Cobb County Building Codes, approve requests for variances to these codes and hear various appeals. All Board decisions are final and may be reviewed only by Superior Court.
Board of Health
8 members
Health Department of Cobb County (770) 514-2330
3 appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Members include Chairman of BOC, licensed physician practicing in the county appointed by the BOC, representative of a consumer group involved with mental health, mental retardation or substance abuse appointed by the BOC, consumer representing county’s needy and underprivileged community appointed by the BOC, consumer or licensed nurse appointed by the Marietta City Council, Mayor of the City of Marietta, and superintendents of the Marietta City Schools and Cobb County School System. Term of office is six (6) years for appointed members.
Description: Established per Georgia Code 31-3. The Board exists to provide quality comprehensive health care to the residents of Cobb County from its main center on County Services Parkway ((770) 514-2300) and numerous satellite centers throughout the county. It offers proactive, community-oriented programs that are designed to reach the public and establish a preventative care norm.
Board of Tax Assessors
5 members
Tax Assessor’s Office (770) 528-3100
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Each BOC member has one appointment. Members must meet a number of requirements including age, residency, employment, experience in appraisal-related field and education.
No member is eligible to hold any state, county or municipal office. Term of office runs concurrent with term of appointing commissioner.
Description: Established by the Georgia Code. Responsible for the Tax Assessor’s Office. It is the duty of the Board to see that all taxable property within the county is assessed for taxes at its fair market value in order that each taxpayer pays a proportionate share of taxes (equalization). The Board shall maintain all tax records and maps for the county including, but not limited to, the mapping, platting, cataloging and indexing of all real property and personal property in the county.
Board of Zoning Appeals
3-7 members
Community Development Agency
Zoning Division (770) 528-2027
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Board currently consists of five (5) members. Each Commissioner has one (1) appointment. Term of office runs concurrent with that of the appointing commissioner and members serve at the pleasure of the appointing commissioner. No member shall hold another public office or position with the county, except that members may serve on both the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission. Members shall be removable for cause by the appointing authority upon written charges and after a public hearing.
Description: Established in 1973 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Zoning Division of the Community Development Agency. The purpose of this board is to make final decisions on variances to the Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance and Development Regulations of Cobb County. The Board is also charged with hearing appeals of any administrative decisions.
Business License Review Board
5 members
Community Development Agency
Business License Division (770) 528-8401
Appointed by the County Manager
Membership: The County Manager makes all appointments and members serve at the pleasure of the County Manager.
Description: Established in 1987 by ordinance of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Business License Division ((770) 528-8410) of the Community Development Agency. Board has the duty of hearing appeals from decisions of the Business License Division Supervisor with regard to applications for licenses, transfers, renewals, changes of ownership or other matters affecting such licenses.
Cemetery Preservation Commission
www.cobbcounty.org/cemetery/
5 members
Community Development Agency
Planning Division (770) 528-2199
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Each Commissioner has one (1) appointment. Members shall have demonstrated special interest in the identification, preservation and maintenance of cemeteries and graveyards. Term of office runs concurrent with term of appointing commissioner, and members serve at the pleasure of the appointing commissioner. No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
Description: Established in 1990 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Zoning/Planning Division of the Community Development Agency. Purpose of this Commission is to identify abandoned, desecrated and unmarked cemeteries and graveyards and to present its findings to the BOC.
Cherokee-Cobb Joint Development Authority
5 members
Cherokee County Clerk (770) 479-0400
Membership: Consists of five (5) members with three (3) members residing in Cherokee County and appointed by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners and two (2) members residing in Cobb County and appointed by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. Term of office is six (6) years.
Civil Service Board
5 members
Human Resources Department (770) 528-1187
2 members appointed by Board of Commissioners
Membership: Consists of five (5) members who have been county residents for at least two (2) years prior to taking office, and who shall hold no other elected, appointed or salaried public office or position during the six months prior to taking office or during the term of office. Two (2) members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners, two (2) are elected by county government civil service system employees and one (1) is appointed by a majority vote of the other four (4) members. Term of office is four (4) years.
Description: Authorized by constitutional amendment in 1963. Established in 1964 by Act #733 of the Georgia Legislature. Works in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
The duty, function and responsibility of the Board is to represent the interest of the public in the improvement of personnel administration and the selection of qualified personnel. The Board holds public hearings regarding proposed rules, regulations and standards of the civil service system that are then recommended to the Board of Commissioners. In addition, it conducts hearings and renders decisions on charges preferred against persons employed under the system.
Cobb Commission on Amateur Athletics
13 members (Inactive but not abolished.) Cobb Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Affairs (770) 528-8800
1 appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Along with BOC Chairman and BOC appointment, members include the director of Cobb’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, one (1) member appointed by the Recreation Commission and representatives of the Cobb Board of Education Athletic Department, Kennesaw State University, Southern Polytechnic State University, Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority, Cobb County School Board, Cobb Municipal Association, media and the Cobb Legislative Delegation. Term of office is three (3) years.
Description: Authorized in 1991 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of this Commission is to promote and support amateur athletics in Cobb County and to promote Cobb County as a host site for amateur athletic events of all types. The Commission shall develop an inventory of sporting facilities and support resources within the county which can be used as host facilities.
Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority
7 members
Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority
(770) 426-8788
Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Comm.
Membership: Consists of Chairman of the BOC, four (4) members selected by Georgia General Assembly members whose districts lie wholly or partially within Cobb County (two represent east Cobb, two represent west Cobb), one member appointed by the City of Marietta, one member appointed on a rotating basis by the cities of Acworth, Austell, Powder Springs, Smyrna and Kennesaw. Term of office is four (4) years, except for BOC Chairman whose term coincides with term in office.
Description: Established per series of Georgia laws, incorporated in Cobb in 1956. The purpose of the Authority is to acquire an adequate source or sources of water supply, treatment of such water and the distribution of the water to the Cobb County Water System and Cobb’s municipalities which purchase water from the Authority, along with surrounding counties and municipalities located within those counties. The Authority is not restricted from selling and delivering water to consumers in areas where a water distribution system does not exist, and where neither a municipality n or a county deems it feasible to furnish water in such a locality. The Authority has no taxing power and has no legal right to obtain any appropriations from Cobb County, Marietta or any other governmental body.
Cobb/Douglas Regional Board for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse
11 Members
Cobb/Douglas Regional Board Executive Director, Mike Swingle
(770) 916-2100
9 members appointed by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners
2 members appointed by the Douglas County Board of
Commissioners
Membership: Composed of eleven (11) members, nine (9) of which are appointed by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, and two (2) appointed by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. Term of office three (3) years
Cobb Year 2000 Commission
Inactive but not abolished
13 members
County Clerk’s Office (770) 528-3307
3 members appointed by Board of Commissioners
Membership: BOC chairman has one (1) appointment, commissioners representing districts 1 and 4 have one (1) appointment and commissioners representing districts 2 and 3 have one (1)
appointment. West Cobb legislative representatives and senators each have one (1)
appointment and east Cobb legislative representatives and senators each have an appointment.
Other members are appointed by Cobb’s Superior Court Judges, Department of Family and Children Services, Marietta Board of Education, Cobb County Board of Education, Cobb County District Attorney’s Office and Cobb Municipal Association.
Description: Established in 1991 by an Act of Georgia Legislature. The Commission provides a structure and forum for county residents to discuss issues, concerns and opportunities relating to the future. Its duty is to study and make recommendations on issues relating to ecology, traffic and safety, business environment, local economics and quality of life in Cobb.
Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority (Cobb-Marietta)
7 members
Galleria Centre Executive Director,
Michele Swann (770) 955-8000
Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Comm
Membership: Consists of seven (7) members appointed as follows:
Post 1 Mayor of City of Marietta,
Post 2 Mayor of City of Smyrna,
Post 3 Board of Commissioners appointee,
Post 4 Board of Parks and Recreation appointee required to be a Cobb County resident,
Post 5 Chairman of BOC,
Post 6 and Post 7 appointed by the other five (5) members of the Authority, and at least one (1) of these two (2) appointees must be a Cobb County resident. Term is four (4) years.
Description: Established in 1980 per Georgia law. The purpose of this Authority is declared to be that of acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining and operating one or more projects consisting of multi-use coliseum and civic center-type facilities to be used for a variety of activities. The Authority was created as a body corporate and politic deemed to be a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and a public corporation.
Community Relations Council
Inactive but not abolished
21 members
County Clerk’s Office (770) 528-3307 15 members appointed by
Board of Commissioners
Membership: Council submits nominees for Membership to BOC for approval by entire board. Each of Cobb’s six (6) cities has one appointment. Term of office is three (3) years.
Description: Established in 1989 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. The Council is charged with encouraging and cultivating unity among community groups, studying and formulating strategies to alleviate potential community problems, identifying and promoting non-confrontational solutions to situations and serving as a forum for communication among various parts of the community. The Council presents its recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and to the mayors and city councils of Cobb’s six (6) cities.
Cumberland Community Improvement District Board
7 members (minimum)
Economic Development Dept. Liaison
(770) 528-1510
1 member appointed by Board of Commissioners
Membership: Three (3) members are appointed by electors (non-contiguous property owners within the district who are subject to taxes, fees and assessments levied by the CID Board), three (3) are appointed by equity electors (electors who cast votes equal to each $1,000 value of all owned real property in the district which is then subject to fees, taxes and assessments levied by the CID Board), and one (1) member is appointed by Board of Commissioners. Board Membership also includes one representative for each municipality if any portion of the district lies within the incorporated area of such municipality. Term of office is three (3) years.
Description: Established in 1988 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Economic Development Department. The Board acts as the governing board of the Cumberland-Galleria Area Community Improvement District. The CID Board is responsible for studying, designing and improving existing or proposed public streets, roads and bridges within the district, including curbs, drainage, sidewalks, street lights and traffic control devices. Members of the CID are subject to a special tax for funding these responsibilities.
Development Authority of Cobb County
7 members
Attorney for Authority,
George Dozier (770) 424-8000 ext. 202
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Authority consists of seven (7) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners, each of whom is a taxpayer of Cobb County and none of whom is an officer or employee of Cobb County. Terms are for six (6) years.
Description: Established in 1973 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. This Authority exists for the purpose of developing and promoting trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities in the county, thereby promoting the general welfare of county residents. Carrying out that purpose, it may finance certain projects, including air and water pollution control facilities required by industries.
Elections and Registration Board
5 members
Elections and Registration Office (770) 528-2300
1 member appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Each member shall be an elector and resident of Cobb County. One (1) member is appointed by the political party receiving the highest number of votes in the last general election and another is appointed by the political party receiving the second highest number of votes. Two (2) members shall be appointed by the members of the General Assembly who represent all or any portion of Cobb County, and (1) member appointed by the Chairman of the BOC. Members may succeed themselves one time. Term of office is four (4) years.
Description: Established in 1985 by an Act of the Georgia Legislature. Works in conjunction with the Elections and Voter Registration Office. Board has all powers and duties relating to conduct of elections as election superintendents, registration of voters and absentee ballot procedures.
Electrical Advisory Board
5 members
Community Development Agency
Inspections Division (770) 528-2134
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Each member must hold a current Class II State Electrical license. Each BOC member has one (1) appointment. No member shall be eligible for re-appointment earlier than one (1) year following the end of his term, except for appointment immediately following initial appointment. Term of office runs concurrently with term of appointing commissioner, and members serve at the pleasure of the appointing commissioner.
Description: Established in 1986 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works with the Development and Inspections Division of the Community Development Agency. Board has the authority and duty to review and make recommendations on matters referred to it by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, provide technical advice on Building Inspections Division operations, and assist in reviewing and recommending any necessary changes to the Cobb County Building Code.
Emergency Medical Council
A minimum of 20 members
Fire Department Division Chief of EMS,
Mark Gresham (770) 528-8000
Members represent specific organizations
Membership:
1. The Director of the Cobb County Department of Public Safety or designee, who will serve as Chairman of the Council
2. The Fire Chief or designee of the cities of Austell, Marietta, and Smyrna, the Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services and Dobbins Air Reserve Base
3. The Police Chief or designee of the cities of Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs and Smyrna and the Cobb County Police Department
4. One Emergency Room physician each from Kennestone Hospital, Cobb Hospital and Medical Center and Emory Adventist Hospital
5. The Director of the 911 zoned ambulance providers
6. The combined non-911 ambulance providers within Cobb County
7. The Manager of the Cobb County 911 Communications Center
8. The Cobb County 800 MHz Director
9. The Director of Security for Cobb Schools
The Department of Human Resources representative from Region III will serve on the committee as an advisory member. No set term limit.
Description: Established in 1991 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Its purpose is to address the expanding emergency medical services needs of the community and the makeup of the emergency medical system providers. It has the responsibility of coordinating the operations of and giving guidance to each of the providers of the emergency medical services system, monitoring the performance of each provider and reporting no less than once a year to the Board of Commissioners on such services.
Ethics Board
7 members
1 member appointed by the Board of Comm.
Membership: In addition to an appointment by the Board of Commissioners, this Board consists of members representing the following groups: elections board, civil service board, county employees, Cobb Bar Association and homeowners associations. Members must be registered voters living in Cobb County, cannot be an employee of county government or any political party, and cannot hold any elected or appointed office or be a candidate for federal, state or county office. Term of office is four years.
Description: Established in 1989 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Board receives and hears complaints of violations of standards required by the County’s Ethics Code, investigates these complaints upon affirmative vote of at least four members and issues advisory opinions as provided in the Ethics Code.
Family and Children Services Board
5 members
Department of Family and Children Services,
Jane Jones (770) 528-5008
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Appointed by the Board of Commissioners and submitted to the Georgia Department of Human Resources for final approval. No elected officer of the state is eligible for appointment. Nominees shall have demonstrated an interest in the programs provided by the Department of Family and Children Services. Term of office is five (5) years.
Description: Established per Georgia Code. This board, which represents the State Department of Human Resources, directs the activities and programs of the Department of Family and Children Services.
Heating and Air Conditioning Advisory Board
5 members
Community Development Agency
Building Inspections Division (770) 528-2039
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Each BOC member has one (1) appointment. Members must hold current Class II State heating, ventilating and air conditioning licenses. No member shall be eligible for re-appointment earlier than one year following the end of such member’s term on the board, except for appointment immediately following initial appointment. Term of office runs concurrently with term of appointing commissioner, and members serve at the pleasure of the appointing commissioner.
Description: Established in 1986 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Development and Inspections Division of the Community Development Agency. Board has the authority and duty to review and recommend on matters referred to it by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals and to provide technical assistance to Building Inspections Division operations. It also assists in reviewing and recommending any necessary changes to the Cobb County Building Code.
Historic Preservation Commission
www.cobbcounty.org/historic/
5 members
Community Development Department
Planning Division (770) 528-2199
Members appointed by Board of Commissioners
Membership: Each BOC member has one appointment. Commission members shall have demonstrated special interest, education and experience in history, architecture or the preservation of historic resources. Term of office runs concurrently with term of appointing commissioner, and members serve at the pleasure of the appointing commissioner.
Description: Established in 1984 by ordinance of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Zoning Division of the Community Development Agency. Commission has only advisory authority in recommending landmark and historic district designation and is considered a part of the planning functions of Cobb County.
Home Builders Advisory Board
5 members
Community Development Agency
Building Inspections Division (770) 528-2039
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Each BOC member as one (1) appointment. Members represent the Cobb Home Builders Association, one (1) builder from east Cobb and one (1) from west Cobb who emphasize residential construction, an east Cobb homeowner and a west Cobb homeowner. No member is eligible for reappointment earlier than one (1) year following the end of such member’s term on the board, except for those holding initial appointments. Any member absent, without cause from two (2) consecutive meetings shall be terminated. Term of office runs concurrently with term of appointing commissioner, and members serve at the pleasure of the appointing commissioner.
Description: Established in 1986 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Development and Inspections Division of the Community Development Agency. Board has the authority to review and recommend on matters referred to it by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, provide technical advice on Building Inspections operations and assist in reviewing and recommending any necessary changes to the Cobb County Building Code.
Hospital Authority of Cobb County
(Cobb Hospital and Medical Center)
5 members
Stephanie Rakestraw, Wellstar (770) 792-5038
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Memberships: Consists of not less than five (5) nor more than nine (9) members to be appointed by the governing body of the County BOC. Authority members shall be residents of Cobb County. Term is for five (5) years.
Description: Established in 1962 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of the Authority is to provide facilities, programs and equipment to assist the Cobb Medical Health Care System render quality health care services to Cobb County and the adjacent region. The Authority assists the system in maintaining an equitable balance between health care and health care costs while providing comprehensive health care services to meet the needs of all residents within the community.
Housing Authority of Cobb County
5 members
George Dozier, 770-424-8000.
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Consists of five (5) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Terms are five (5) years. Authority members must be Cobb County residents, but cannot be an officer or employee of the County.
Description: Established in 1982 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. This Authority is to help finance the cost of providing an adequate supply of housing for residents of Cobb County through its powers to issue revenue bonds.
Keep Cobb Beautiful, Inc.
kcb.cobbcountyga.gov
21 members
Water System
Solid Waste Division (770) 528-1135
15 members appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Each of Cobb’s six (6) municipalities has a representative and fifteen (15)members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Commission members shall represent the areas of business and industry, communications, community and civic organizations, and educational institutions. Term of office for BOC appointments runs concurrent with term of appointing commissioner, and members serve at the pleasure of the appointing commissioner.
Description: Established in 1984 by ordinance of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the coordinator of Keep Cobb Beautiful. Commission has advisory authority in recommending refuse, waste and environmental management policies to the Board of Commissioners. Its goal is that all clean community activities follow a common purpose.
Kennestone Hospital Authority
(Cobb County)
5 members
Stephanie Rakestraw, Wellstar (770) 792-5038
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Board composed of not less than five (5) nor more than nine (9) members. Members shall be residents of the participating units comprising the Authority. Consists of five members appointed by the BOC. Term of office is five (5) years.
Description: Established in 1972 per Georgia law and by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of the Authority is to provide facilities, programs and equipment to assist the Kennestone Health Care System render quality health care services to Cobb County and the adjacent region. The Authority assists the system in maintaining an equitable balance between health care and health care costs while providing comprehensive health care services to meet the needs of all residents within the community.
Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority
www.allatoona.org
9 members
Executive Director, Ron Papaleoni (678) 801-4011
Appointed by Cherokee County, Cobb County and Bartow County
Membership: The Authority shall consist of nine (9) members who shall serve as members of Post 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9, respectively. The governing authority of Cherokee County shall appoint persons for Posts 1, 2 and 3; the governing authority of Cobb County shall appoint persons for Posts 4, 5, and 6; and the governing authority of Bartow County shall appoint persons for Posts 7, 8 and 9. Terms are for a period of four (4) years or until their successors are selected and qualified.
Neighborhood Safety Commission
15 members
Public Safety Agency Commander,
Tony Coker (770) 528-3800
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: The commission consists of fifteen (15) members who represent the areas of business and industry, and community and civic organizations in Cobb County. Each member of the Board of Commissioners appoints three (3) members. Term of office is for three (3) years.
Planning Commission
comdev.cobbcountyga.gov/
5 members
Community Development Agency
Zoning/Planning Division (770) 528-2027
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Each BOC member has one (1) appointment. A majority of the members must be persons who hold no other county office. Term of office runs concurrently with term of appointing commissioner, and members serve at the pleasure of the appointing commissioner.
Description: Created in 1956 by the Georgia Legislature. Established in 1972 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Planning Division of the Community Development Agency. The purpose of the commission is to review and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on ordinance amendments, rezoning of property, land use permits, comprehensive plan, transportation, land use plans and maps, and other infrastructure determined to be pertinent to the overall development of the county.
Plumbing Advisory Board
5 members
Community Development Agency
Building Inspections Division (770) 528-2039
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Each BOC member has one (1) appointment. All embers must hold a current Class II State Plumbing License. Any member absent without cause for two (2) consecutive meetings shall be terminated from Membership. Chairman also serves on Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Term of office runs concurrently with term of appointing commissioner, and members serve at the pleasure of the appointing commissioner.
Description: Established in 1986 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Development and Inspections Division of the Community Development Agency. Board has the authority and duty to review and make recommendations on matters referred to it by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals and to provide technical assistance to Building Inspections operations and assist in reviewing and recommending any necessary changes to the Cobb County Building Code.
Public Library Board of Trustees
9 members
Library System (770) 528-2324
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Composed of 9 members appointed by the BOC. Term of office is three (3) years.
Description: Established in 1969 per Georgia laws and by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Public Library System. The Board serves in an advisory capacity to the BOC. Physical property belongs to the County, but the Board retains all administrative, policy-setting and financial oversight responsibilities as provided by the Georgia Code.
Recreation Board
7 members
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Department (770) 528-8800
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Originally created with five (5) members, the Board was enlarged in 1972 to reflect population growth in the county. Term of office is five (5) years or until successors are appointed and qualified. Members must be residents of Cobb County.
Description: Established in 1966 per Georgia laws and by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. Board recommends to the County Manager candidates for department director, approves the department’s annual budget prior to its submission to the Budget and Internal Audit Department and may solicit or receive any gifts or bequests of money for the temporary or permanent use of the department. The Board is not empowered to incur bond indebtedness or to levy taxes for any purpose.
South Cobb Development Authority
9 members
Economic Development Department
Liaison (770) 528-1510
Chairman of Board of Commissioners or his designee
Membership: Composed of nine (9) members as follows:
1) the Chairman of the BOC or his/her designee,
2) three (3) members owners of property which is located in the development area and
3) three (3) members elected by the owners of business establishments whose principal place of business is located within the development area,
4) two (2) members appointed by the members elected or appointed as previously stated. Members serve three (3) year terms.
System Development Fees Review Committee
11 members
Water System Agency (770) 499-6223
1 member represents the Cobb Water System
Membership: Committee consists of eleven (11) members representing jurisdictions (cities of Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, Smyrna), Cobb Chamber of Commerce, east Cobb homeowner and east Cobb business representative, west Cobb homeowner and west Cobb business representative, along with representative of Cobb Water System. There is no designated term of office.
Description: Established in 1987 by the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Cobb County Water System. The Committee verifies that monies collected from regional development fees are being used for projects identified as regional capital improvement projects only. It also verifies that these fees are being collected in jurisdictions that are served by Cobb’s regional wastewater treatment system. Audits are made available to each jurisdiction for 12-month periods. The Committee is not authorized to encumber the county without BOC approval.
Town Center Area Community Improvement District
7 members
Economic Development Department
Liaison (770) 528-1510
1 member appointed by BOC
Membership: Board composed of a minimum of seven (7) members appointed or elected as follows: one (1) member appointed by BOC, and three members (Post 1, 2 & 3) elected by vote of electors (noncontiguous owners of real property within the district) and three (3) members (Posts 4, 5 & 6) elected by vote of equity electors (electors cast votes equal to $1,000 value of all owned real property within the district which is then subject to taxes, fees and assessments levied by the CID Board). In addition to the seven members, there shall be one member from each municipality if any portion of the district lies within the incorporated area of such municipality. Elected members of the Board serve terms of three (3) years. Appointed members of the Board serve at the pleasure of the appointing governing authority.
Description: Established by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works with the Economic Development Department. The CID Board acts as the governing board of the Town Center Area Community Improvement District. The CID Board is responsible for studying, designing and improving existing or proposed public streets, roads and bridges within the district, including curbs, drainage, sidewalks, street lights and traffic control devices. Members of the CID are subject to a special tax for funding these responsibilities.
Transit System Advisory Board
15 members
Cobb Transportation Agency (770) 528-1645
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Membership: Each commissioner has three (3) appointments to the Board. Each member must be a Cobb County resident. No member shall have any relationship with any firm involved in the transit program. Term of office is five (5) years or until a successor is named for ten (10) of the members, five (5) members serve for two (2) year terms or until a successor is named.
Description: Established in 1987 by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Works in conjunction with the Transit Division of the Cobb Transportation Agency. The Board shall recommend for adoption by the BOC such by-laws, rules, regulations or amendments, as it deems necessary for the enhancement of public transportation in Cobb County. Powers and duties include recommending plans and actions to acquire, develop, construct, own and operate a public transit system; recommending routes, hours, fares and other charges; recommending entering into contracts with public or private corporations; submitting a budget and other related duties.
Victim-Witness Fee Fund Board
5 members
Solicitor General, Barry Morgan (770) 528-8500
1 member appointed by Board of Commissioners
Membership: In addition to BOC appointee, other members include the State Court Solicitor, a State Court Judge, the Director of the Victim-Witness Assistance Program and a practicing attorney selected by the Solicitor. Term of office is four (4) years.
Description: Established per Cobb County Code. Generally, this Board controls the allocation of funds generated for the victim-witness fee fund. Funds are provided through payment of traffic fines and bond forfeitures.