Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the transfer of duties but does not specify if a new job title will be created for the commissioner or how existing staff are handled.
Abolishing the Director of Planning at the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority
This bill removes the position of director of planning from the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority and transfers those duties to the commissioner of transportation.
What This Bill Does
- Abolishes the position of director of planning within the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority.
- Transfers duties and responsibilities for transportation planning to the commissioner of transportation.
- Amends state laws regarding highways, bridges, ferries, and special district taxes related to TSPLOST.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL Authority).
- State agencies managing highways, bridges, and ferries under Title 32 of Georgia law.
- Agencies dealing with special district transportation sales and use tax under Title 50 of Georgia law.
Terms To Know
- Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority
- The state organization created to manage transportation projects in the Atlanta region, also known as the ATL Authority.
- TSPLOST
- Special district transportation sales and use tax used for local road and transit improvements.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not state the specific date when these changes will take effect.
- The source material does not explain how many staff members currently hold this role or if they will be reassigned to other jobs.