§ 2-1891. Powers.

In order to accomplish its purposes, the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission shall be empowered to:

(1)

Initiate, plan, direct and coordinate the community effort to abate, control and reduce litter;

(2)

Adopt bylaws to facilitate the attainment of its purposes and functions;

(3)

Solicit and accept donations and appropriations of money, services, products, property and facilities for expenditure and use by the commission for the accomplishment of its objectives, subject to the limitations of subsection (5) of this section and section 2-1892.

(4)

Employ and terminate the employment of such staff as may be approved by the council;

(5)

Procure goods and services necessary for its purposes in accordance with procedures as approved by the city's chief procurement officer; however, such procurement practices shall be subject to any specific requirements as set forth in any contract the commission enters into with the city;

(6)

Establish and maintain bank accounts separate from the city's accounts for the sole purpose of executing financial transactions pursuant to the attainment of its purposes and functions prescribed by this article; all accounts and financial transactions of the commission shall be subject to an annual audit and examination conducted by the city; and

(7)

Exercise all other powers expressed in this article or given to the commission by the council.

( Ord. No. 2014-50(14-O-1025), § 1, 11-12-14 )