BUTTS COUNTY GEORGIA - OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE - HUMAN RESOURCES - COUNTY CLERK
INFORMATION

The Board of Commissioners is the elected governing body of Butts County. They are charged with the task of promulgating local ordinances, regulations and acts that promote stability, stimulate sustainable economic growth and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the county. They are responsible for ensuring the maintenance of services deemed necessary and vital to the common welfare of citizens through the funding of agencies designed to deliver quality services; infrastructure; public safety; courts and a multitude of state services delivered on the local leveL. There are five commission districts within Butts County, each one electing a commissioner from within the district to serve staggered four-year terms of office. Commissioners from Districts 1, 2 and 5 are elected on the same cycle as the Presidential Elections every four years; Commissioners from Districts 3 and 4 are elected on he same cycle as the State Governor elections cycle. Each January, the Board of Commissioners convenes its first meeting of the year and elects from among its members a Chairman and a Vice Chairman to serve for the calendar year and they may serve consecutive terms in those positions if the Board chooses to re-elect officers to the same positions. The rules of the Board require a certified commissioner to serve as Chairman. The day-to-day operations of the County are handled by the Administration Department which is headed by the County Administrator. The Board appoints the County Administrator on contract terms and also appoints the County Clerk and the County Attorney on an annual basis. Other staff in Administration and in other departments under the Board are on the Butts County Merit System of Employment. This office manages the budget, general administration, human resources, public information, community relations and public policy, as well as develops and implements all major projects undertaken by the County Government.
CHAIRMAN
Roger D. McDaniel (R)
Representing: Butts County Commission District 5
Area: NW Worthville, Fincherville, N Jenkinsburg, N McKibben


Mail: Butts County Administration Building ~ 625 West Third Street, Suite 4 ~ Jackson, Georgia 30233
Office: 770-775-8200


Employer: Georgia Power Company
Certifications: Certified County Commissioner, Advanced Certified Commissioner
Took Office: January 1, 2009
Offices Held: Vice Chairman, 2009, 2010. Chairman 2011

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VICE CHAIRMAN
G.S. "Gator" Hodges (R)
Representing: Butts County Commission District 1
Area: NE Worthville, Jackson Lake, Stark, Cork, Sandy Creek


Mail: Butts County Administration Building ~ 625 West Third Street, Suite 4 ~ Jackson, Georgia 30233
Office: 770-775-8200


Employer: CSX Railroad
Certifications: Certified County Commissioner, Advanced Certified Commissioner
Took Office: January 1, 2009
Offices Held: Vice Chairman, 2011

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COMMISSIONER
Rev. Robert L. Henderson, Sr. (D)
Representing: Butts County Commission District 2
Area: NE Jackson, Flovilla, Indian Springs, Mt. Vernon, SE High Falls


Mail: Butts County Administration Building ~ 625 West Third Street, Suite 4 ~ Jackson, Georgia 30233
Office: 770-775-8200


Employer: R.L.Henderson & Son Tree Service & Rock Creek Baptist Church
Certifications: Certified County Commissioner
Took Office: January 1, 2009


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COMMISSIONER
Mike Patterson (R)
Representing: Butts County Commission District 3
Area: S Jackson, SW High Falls, Towaliga, S McKibben


Mail: Butts County Administration Building ~ 625 West Third Street, Suite 4 ~ Jackson, Georgia 30233
Office: 770-775-8200


Employer: Patterson Mortgage

Took Office: January 1, 2011


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COMMISSIONER
J. Keith Douglas
Representing: Butts County Commission District 4
Area: S Jenkinsburg, Shiloh, England Chapel, W. Jackson


Mail: Butts County Administration Building ~ 625 West Third Street, Suite 4 ~ Jackson, Georgia 30233
Office: 770-775-8200


Employer: Georgia Department of Corrections
Certifications: Certified County Commissioner
Took Office: December 3, 2009


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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Alan E. White, Ed.D

Mail: Butts County Administration Building ~ 625 West Third Street, Suite 4 ~ Jackson, Georgia 30233
Office: 770-775-8200


Administration, Budget Management, Economic Development, Investments, Ordinance & Policy Development

Appointed: August 1, 2009


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BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
J. Michael Brewer
County Personnel Administrator
Public Affairs Officer
Public Safety Director


Mail: Butts County Administration Building ~ 625 West Third Street, Suite 4 ~ Jackson, Georgia 30233
Office: 770-775-8200


Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, Public Affairs & Policy Development

Employed: August 28, 1986
Current Position: 2007

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COUNTY CLERK
Jessica E. Reynolds
Chief of Staff to the Board
County Custodian of Records


Mail: Butts County Administration Building ~ 625 West Third Street, Suite 4 ~ Jackson, Georgia 30233
Office: 770-775-8200


Agenda Preparation, Board Secretary, Materials Management, Purchasing, Records Management

Employed: July 1, 2007
Current Position: 2008


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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Michael A. O'Quinn, J.D.
Chief Legal Counsel to the Board

Mail: O'Quinn & Cronin, LLC
103 Keys Ferry Street
McDonough, GA 30253
Office: 770-898-0333

FINANCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
Fran Womack


Mail: Butts County Administration Building ~ 625 West Third Street, Suite 4 ~ Jackson, Georgia 30233
Office: 770-775-8200


Accounts Payable, Budget Monitoring, General Ledger Accounting, Purchasing, Receivables

Employed: August 1, 2005


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EMPLOYEE SERVICES COORDINATOR
Elizabeth Ogletree


Mail: Butts County Administration Building ~ 625 West Third Street, Suite 4 ~ Jackson, Georgia 30233
Office: 770-775-8200


Benefits, Insurance, Payroll, Taxes, Worker's Compensation

Employed: June 25, 2009


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