GA SB494

Commissioners receive salaries between $100 and $300 per month, plus a $2,400 annual local travel expense allowance

Board must elect a clerk to maintain minutes and records, and annually elect a vice chairperson from among members to act in the chairperson's absence

Creates a county administrator position appointed by the board to serve as chief administrative officer, responsible for supervising county affairs, preparing budgets, maintaining financial records, and keeping inventory of county property

Chairperson serves as executive officer with duties including presiding at meetings, signing contracts and documents, administering oaths, and voting on all matters

Superintendent of roads and bridges position becomes discretionary rather than mandatory, with preference given to civil engineers; repeals provision for providing an automobile to the chairperson when serving as superintendent