Bill > HB756

This bill restructures the Chatham Area Transit Authority (CARTA) by abolishing the current board membership effective June 30, 2025, and establishing a new 11-member board with representatives from various local government entities and organizations. The new board will include members appointed by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, Savannah's Board of Aldermen, Port Wentworth and Garden City city councils, the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority, and the Chatham County legislative delegation. The bill specifies different term lengths for board members, ranging from two to four years, and ensures representation from diverse backgrounds, including members with disabilities, business and tourism advocacy organizations, and local residents. The bill also establishes guidelines for board membership, including requirements for meeting attendance, potential conflicts of interest, and eligibility for reappointment. Board members will not receive compensation but can be reimbursed for authorized expenses, and they will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among their membership. The new board structure aims to provide more balanced and representative governance for the transit authority, with members drawn from across Chatham County's municipal and organizational landscape.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71301