Charter review committee hears from former mayor and about its decorum

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Hardie Davis knows the job, spending two terms as Mayor, and Davis says the charter hasn't served the city when it comes to the mayor's authority. “What we've had is chaos and confusion, a level of dysfunction that was inherently rooted into what was chartered,” Davis said. Davis said the committee needs to correct this wrong, but some members don't favor giving the mayor total control. “I'm very interested in the city manager's role, it's difficult having 11 or 12 bosses I think,” said Committee Vice Chair Clint Bryant. “We certainly need a good mayor and strong commissioners, but the city manager would be the person who does the day-to-day operations,” said member Lee Powell. The committee also heard from the city attorney’s office about their meeting operation, aft