The program involves issuing a portable tablet computer to city council members so they can access city files at home online instead of having to trudge down to City Hall to get a copy in person. Council members will also be able to answer e-mail from home if they wish.

Going to the paperless system definitely has its advantages, Stephens said.

"It will save us a lot of money because you wouldn't believe how much people I use to make copies," Stephens said.

Council members will be trained on the computers later this month as staff plans to roll out the system by the first city council meeting in May.

To access the downloadable packet, go to www.fayetteville-ga.gov, click on the link to "City Services" and then the link to "Mayor, City Council and Staff." Then click on the link for "Minutes and Agendas" and finally click on "Mayor and Council Meeting Packet" to download the PDF file.