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The Clerk of Commission is appointed by the Board of Commissioners and is officially responsible for the County seal and the retention and preservation of official records including: verbatim Commission meeting minutes, resolutions, ordinances and contracts. The Clerk of Commission's primary role is to efficiently and effectively manage the goals and expectations of the Board of Commissioners.
The Clerk of Commission provides research assistance of Commission records to county departments and constituents and assists the Board with administrative functions, including maintaining records for Commission certification.
The Clerk of Commission also prepares meeting notes for Board workshops and other “unofficial” meetings of the Board of Commissioners, as well as certain meetings for the County Manager’s office. The Clerk currently also attends the meetings and prepares minutes for the Chatham County Pension Board and the E911 Executive Advisory Board.
The Clerk of Commission is also responsible for maintaining the list of boards and authorities to which the Board of Commissioners make appointments.
The Clerk of Commission also has the great honor and privilege of swearing in new Chatham County Police Officers.
Our office is located at the Legislative/Administrative Courthouse, 124 Bull Street, Suite 110, Savannah, Georgia 31401.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Janice Bocook
Clerk of Commission
jbocook@chathamcounty.org
Phone: (912) 652-7875
Physical Address:
124 Bull Street, Suite 110
Savannah, GA 31401
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 8161
Savannah, GA 31412