Association for Fair Government

From Sunshine Review

The Association for Fair Government (AFG) is a Georgia organization formed to keep tabs on local government. Along with the Thompson Building Wrecking Company, the Association for Fair Government filed a complaint June 4, 2008 against the city of Augusta and Procurement Director Geri Sams alleging that they were not in compliance with Georgia's Sunshine Law. ^[1] This compliant follows up an earlier suit filed against Augusta by AFG, where the plaintiffs allege that bidding procedures were not adhered to. "The lawsuit also alleges Ms. Sams doesn't follow city code in obtaining quotes, doesn't retain requisition forms and doesn't maintain a list of bidders."^[2]

Robert Mullins, the attorney for AFG spearheading the lawsuit and complaint, also contends that every open records request he has filed with the city has been met with excessive delays.^[3]

[edit] See also

• Georgia Open Records Act
• Georgia transparency advocates

[edit] External links

• Thompson Building Wrecking Company, Inc. et al v. Augusta, Georgia et al court docket
• Robert Mullins: Sunshine Troublemaker of the Week
• Augusta procurement director speaks out on lawsuits
• Judge wants deal in records suit

[edit] References

1. ↑ Suit says law not followed Augusta Chronicle, June 5, 2008
2. ↑ Tardiness could cost city Augusta Chronicle, March 8, 2008
3. ↑ Taxpayer activist group awaits ruling on records Augusta Chronicle, May 15, 2008