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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

Description

This board has the responsibility for the operations of the Columbus Water Works. It is established by Act No 54, adopted by the General Assembly of Georgia on December 3, 1902. (GA Laws 1902, Page 370-377) It has five (5) members. The Mayor serves as one of the five members, the other four are appointed by the Columbus Council in the month of July for terms beginning the following January. (GA Law 1902, Page 370-377, Columbus Charter, Sec. 4-600) The term of office is four (4) years.

Vacancies
  • 0 Current Vacancies
  • 0 Terms Expired
Size 5 Members
Term Length 4 Year
Term Limit 2 terms
  • Rodney Close
    2nd Term
    Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Council
    Senatorial District
    SD-29
  • Wes Kelley
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2025
    Appointing Authority
    Council
    Senatorial District
    SD-15
  • Nicholas Smith
    Partial Term
    Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2026
    Appointing Authority
    Council
    Senatorial District
    SD-29
  • Jennifer Upshaw
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2027
    Appointing Authority
    Council
    Senatorial District
    SD-15
  • Steve Davis
    No Term
    N/A N/A
    Position
    President
  • Skip Henderson
    No Term
    N/A N/A
    Position
    Mayor