Department
Registration & Elections
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement to conduct Special Elections in conjunction with the General Primary Election / Non-Partisan Election on May 19, 2026, and the General Primary Election Runoff on June 16, 2026, for the following Cities: City of Fairburn and City of South Fulton. Effective upon BOC approval.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Under the provision of the Georgia Election Code, Section 21-2-45(c)(2), City may, by ordinance, authorize the County to conduct such election.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background: Fulton County has been requested to conduct Special Elections in conjunction with the General Primary Election / Non-Partisan Election on May 19, 2026, and the General Primary Election Runoff on June 16, 2026, for the following Cities: City of Fairburn and City of South Fulton.
Scope of Work: Intergovernmental Agreement for Fulton County to conduct Special Elections in conjunction with the General Primary Election / Non-Partisan Election on May 19, 2026, and the General Primary Election Runoff on June 16, 2026, for the following Cities: City of Fairburn and City of South Fulton.
Community Impact: The approval of this proposed Intergovernmental Agreement will ensure the Departments adheres to the state election laws.
Department Recommendation: Department of Registration & Elections request approval.
Project Implications: The approval of this proposed Intergovernmental Agreement will ensure the Department follow state election laws.
Community Issues/Concerns: Department of Registration & Elections is not aware of any community issues or concerns with this proposed Intergovernmental Agreement.
Department Issues/Concerns: Department of Registration & Elections has no issues or concerns with this proposed Intergovernmental Agreement.
Exhibits Attached:
Exhibit 1A: Intergovernmental Agreement: City of Fairburn
Exhibit 1B: Intergovernmental Agreement: City of South Fulton
Contact Information title
Nadine Williams, Director, Registration and Elections, 404-612-3130
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source: N/A