Long County board discusses resolution to allow suspension or removal of commissioners for repeated absences

During the Sept. 16 Long County Board of Commissioners meeting, County Manager Chuck Scragg asked the board to consider pursuing a resolution or charter amendment that would allow the board, by vote, to suspend or remove a commissioner who repeatedly misses meetings or fails to uphold their duties to constituents.

Attorney Luke Moses told the board the provision would permit the board to pursue removal when warranted but would not compel action; the remedy would be discretionary and the board would decide based on circumstances. Moses also clarified such a provision would apply only to departments under the authority of the Board of Commissioners; constitutional officers and departments outside the board’s authority could choose independently whether to adopt similar rules.

No motion to adopt such a resolution or charter amendment appears in the public record for this meeting; the transcript records discussion but no formal vote or next-step timetable. The item was recorded on the agenda as 4(a) Missing Meetings and is available for follow up at a future meeting if the board chooses to draft formal language.