Vice Chairman William "Bill"

Edwards and Commissioners Boxill, Pitts, and Tom Lowe voted in support

of the resolution. Chairman Mike Kenn and Commissioner Emma I. Darnell

voted against the resolution. Commissioner Bob Fulton was not at today's

meeting.

Any eligible employee or resident

of Fulton County can certify their committed relationship by filing a

form with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners. Forms will be made

available within 30 days. The resolution also provides procedures for

terminating Certified Committed Relationships.

Benefits extended to employees'

eligible companions include coverage under Fulton County health, vision,

and dental insurance plans and eligibility related to sick leave, funeral

leave, and annual leave. The Fulton County Pension Board was directed

to conduct a study of the possible financial impact of this resolution

on Fulton County Pension plans within 120 days.

Privileges extended to non-employee

residents of Fulton County who are in a Certified Committed Relationship

include visitation rights to their companions in jails and hospitals,

and eligibility with their companions for other applicable Fulton County

programs.