§ 2-200. Functions and duties of the City of Atlanta Office of Entertainment.

The City of Atlanta Office of Entertainment shall be responsible for administering the entertainment filming ordinance in a manner that facilitates the entertainment industry's work in Atlanta and makes Atlanta a best-in-class destination for entertainment production. In addition, the Office's functions and duties may include without limitation:

(1)

Marketing Atlanta, in association with the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, to the entertainment industry;

(2)

Stimulating local community awareness of the entertainment industry and its impact upon Atlanta's economic development;

(3)

Providing premier customer service and assistance to entertainment production companies working in Atlanta;

(4)

Compiling a resource list of local laborers and suppliers to facilitate employment of local talent;

(5)

Promoting creation of local education and training opportunities in entertainment production;

(6)

Devising strategies that minimize the potential inconvenience to Atlanta's residents and businesses from entertainment production;

(7)

Serving as a contact for and liaison between Atlanta's residents and businesses and the entertainment industry to answer questions and resolve concerns about entertainment production projects occurring in the city;

(8)

To report to the finance/executive committee at least three times per year on its structural activities; and

(9)

To report to the community development/human resources committee at least three times per year on its economic development activities.

(Ord. No. 2013-33(13-O-0641), § 2, 7-3-13; Ord. No. 2013-38(13-O-1187), § 1, 8-28-13 )