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CITY OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

The City Manager Division consists of two employees. The City Manager is responsible for the day to day
operations of the city and is hired by the City Council. All department heads report directly to the City Manager.
This division is responsible for preparation of the agendas for the City Council meetings and coordinating
activities of the council members.

The City Council Division records all of the expenditures pertaining to the council members. The five council
members are elected for four-year terms with elections held every two years. Two or three positions are open
for election every two years. The Mayor and Vice-Mayor are selected for two-year terms by the council
members at the first council meeting following the election. The council maintains active participation in the
Tennessee Municipal League and National League of Cities, organizations that assist cities and leaders in
meeting the needs of their citizens.

The City Judge Division consists of the Judge who is hired by the City Council. The Judge maintains court for
violations of city codes and ordinances. The majority of cases in municipal court are for traffic offenses.

The City Attorney Division records expenditures for the legal fees for the city. The attorney is selected by the
City Council and handles most legal matters for the city.

The Special Appropriations Division consists of funding to agencies that are not under the control of the city, but
provide benefits to the city. Many of these receive funding from both the City and McMinn County.

The Athens City Schools Division is the funding provided by the city for operations of the school system.
Beginning in 1984, the City Council and the School Board agreed that 45% of the local option sales tax revenue
would be given to the Schools for their funding from the City. However, since the 2009 — 2010 fiscal year, due to
State of Tennessee Maintenance of Effort requirements, the Schools Division funding was not decreased when
sales tax revenue went down. This resulted in a greater percentage than the 45% being given. Currently the
schools receive approximately 50% of the total sales tax received by the City. In addition to this, the schools
may request additional funding for capital needs. The City is responsible for issuing and repaying all debt issued

for the Athens City Schools.

The Athens Utilities Board Division is for the cost of operating street lights.

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