Debrah G. Smith

They were just amending the vote," city clerk Debrah Smith said Thursday about Monday action.

The new vote had to be taken before the end of 2007 for the 2008 budget to be in effect Jan. 1, Smith explained.

Money for '08 city employee raises is set aside in this year's budget.Smith said pay hikes will not go into effect until the city council OKs increases.

They were just amending the vote," city clerk Debrah Smith said Thursday about Monday action.The new vote had to be taken before the end of 2007 for the 2008 budget to be in effect Jan. 1, Smith explained.Money for ‘08 city employee raises is set aside in this year's budget.Smith said pay hikes will not go into effect until the city council OKs increases.

Meigs City Clerk Debrah G. Smith said an election to replace the resigned council members and mayor has been discussed but no date has been set.The election will likely take place in February.

City Clerk Debrah G. Smith confirmed the resignation Monday.
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These documents show several instances of city officials - including Cook and Smith - authorizing transfers of money from the city's SPLOST account to its general fund.
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Smith said the city council would have to meet to determine when qualifying and elections will be held for a new mayor.

All three checks were signed by Meigs City Clerk Debrah G. Smith.
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Smith could not be reached for comment.