ATLANTA – State Representative Mitchell Horner (R-Ringgold) was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the Fiscal Affairs and Government Operations Committee of the Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) for a two-year term ending December 31, 2027.
“It is an honor to have been appointed by Speaker Burns to serve on the Fiscal Affairs and Government Operations Committee of CSG South,” said Rep. Horner. “Following the recent House passage of HB 1178, I am grateful for the support of Speaker Burns in appointing me to serve in this capacity and continuing to advocate for legislation that increases fiscal oversight and maintains economic responsibility. I look forward to working in this capacity and advocating for fiscal responsibility in our state.”
Established in 1947, the Southern Office is a member-driven organization and the largest of the four regions operating under the Council of State Governments. The mission of CSG South is to promote and strengthen intergovernmental cooperation among 15 member states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
CSG South annually hosts the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), the largest regional gathering of legislative members and staff. SLC has an array of programs focusing on existing and emerging state government innovations and solutions, providing policymakers with opportunities to interact with policy experts and share their knowledge with colleagues.
House Bill 1178, sponsored by Rep. Horner, recently received House passage and would create the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee of the Georgia House, which would be authorized to request performance audits of any entity that receives state funds.
To read more about House Bill 1178, please click here.
Representative Mitchell Horner represents the citizens of District 3, which includes a portion of Catoosa County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee. He also serves on the Retirement, Small Business Development and Transportation committees.
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