§ 34-61. Introduction.

The following Georgetown-Quitman County, GA. Policies and Procedures Manual has been prepared to present the policies and procedures for employees and elected officials of Georgetown-Quitman County, GA. These policies and procedures were developed in order to guide the public servants of the county in maintenance of a high level of professionalism, economy of operation, and ultimate maximum personal output for the benefit of the citizens of Georgetown-Quitman County, Georgia.

Quitman County was created by an Act of the Georgia Legislature in 1858. It was named for General John S. Quitman, a leader in the Mexican War and a Governor of Mississippi. The county economy was originally based on agri-business and reached its economic and population peak between 1890 and 1910. Although the size and population of the county (2,209 residents in 1990 Census) is small in number, residents share the benefits of an area with excellent natural resources available such as the 78,000-acre Walter F. George Reservoir, ample hunting and fishing opportunities and a great place to live and raise a family for those enjoying a great climate and active year-round outdoor activities.

We in Georgetown-Quitman County Government are proud to live in our county and serve our fellow residents and neighbors.

The five-member Georgetown-Quitman County, GA. Board of Commissioners is elected by the voters of the county to manage the operations of government within the county. The Commission of Georgetown-Quitman County, GA. is responsible for establishing policy guidance for the county's employees. Policy guidance also includes the development of job descriptions. The following sections delineate policies to be utilized by county employees and elected officials in day to day operations. They are presented in an alphabetized arrangement in order to expedite finding answers to questions and promote understanding.

(Ord. of 4-3-07)