This legislation repeals the requirement that MARTA's ratio of operations to capital expenditures does not exceed 50/50. It also provides for a representative from Clayton county to sit on the MARTA board and makes the GRTA Executive Director a voting member. This legislation also provides for a process of appeal for citations issued in violation of authority rules and regulations.

County Impact:  For the three participating MARTA counties, this legislation provides for board representation from Clayton county as well as the northern part of DeKalb county. The removal of the 50/50 requirement on revenue spending for MARTA will provide the agency with more flexibility in its use of the revenue which will benefit the residents of the three participating counties.