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Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:00 am · Agriculture & Conference Center

Regular meeting Budget and appropriationsBonds and debtElections and districtsEnvironment and sustainabilityFire and EMSHousing and affordabilitySchools and education

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Agenda items (38)

Procedural · 16Other · 14Presentation · 8
  1. Board of Commissioners Annual 3 Day Budget Retreat Day 1 - January 6, 2026 Day 2 - January 7, 2026 Day 3 - January 8, 2026
    Other Budget and appropriations
  2. CALL TO ORDER
    Procedural
  3. DAY 1 - BOARD PRIORITIES
    Procedural
  4. 26-0001 Review Ground Rules and Guidelines for Effective Meetings
    Other
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  5. 26-0002 Review Roles and Expectations
    Other
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  6. 26-0003 Review and Discuss the Goals & Priorities for FY2027
    Other
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  7. Recess - 10 minute break
    Procedural
  8. 26-0004 Receive an Overview of the Budget & Financial Policies
    Other Budget and appropriations
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  9. 26-0005 Discuss Rules of Procedure
    Other
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  10. Recess - Lunch Break
    Procedural
  11. 26-0006 Discuss Board of Commissioners Travel Policy and Budgeting
    Other Budget and appropriations
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  12. 26-0022 Discuss Climate Change Retreat and Next Steps
    Other Environment and sustainability
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  13. Recess - 10 minute break
    Procedural
  14. 26-0007 Discuss Affordable Housing Retreat
    Other Housing and affordability
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  15. Recess - Anticipated End of Day 1
    Procedural
  16. DAY 2 - BOARD PRIORITIES CONTINUED
    Procedural
  17. 26-0008 Receive a presentation from Chatham County Schools
    Presentation Schools and education
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  18. 26-0009 Receive a presentation from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
    Presentation
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  19. Recess - 10 minute break
    Procedural
  20. 26-0010 Receive a presentation from Chatham County Elections
    Presentation Elections and districts
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  21. 26-0011 Receive a presentation from the Chatham County Health Department
    Presentation
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  22. Recess - Lunch Break
    Procedural
  23. 26-0012 Receive a Human Resources update on Pay and Benefits
    Other
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  24. 26-0013 Receive an update on the Non-Profit Funding Process
    Other
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner David Delaney, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the proposed transition to a biennial nonprofit funding application process was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  25. Recess - 10 minute break
    Procedural
  26. 26-0014 Receive an update on General Obligation Bonds
    Other Bonds and debt
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  27. 26-0015 Receive an overview of the Chatham County Economic Development Policy
    Other
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  28. Recess - Anticipated End of Day 2
    Procedural
  29. DAY 3 - BOARD PRIORITIES CONTINUED
    Procedural
  30. 26-0016 Receive a presentation on Heads Up Items and a Collaboration Impact Team Update
    Presentation Fire and EMS
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  31. 26-0017 Receive a presentation on the Current Year Accomplishments
    Presentation
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  32. Recess - 10 minute break
    Procedural
  33. 26-0018 Receive a presentation on Trends Affecting the FY27 Budget
    Presentation Budget and appropriations
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  34. 26-0021 Receive a presentation on the expected conditions affecting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget
    Presentation Budget and appropriations
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  35. Recess - Lunch Break
    Procedural
  36. 26-0019 Discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Provide Guidance to Staff
    Other Budget and appropriations
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
  37. ADJOURNMENT
    Procedural
    adjourned · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Delaney, that the meeting be adjourned at 12:29pm. The motion carried by the following vote:
  38. Recess - 10 minute break
    Procedural

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