Sam Beck New Water and Sewer Authority Chairmen

The New Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority voted Sam Beck as it Chairmen Tuesday morning. There was some discrepancy over Mr. Beck being able to hold the position due to him possibly being a county employee.

“I do receive 2800 dollars a year compensation as coroner” said Beck

Following that statement Lee Robertshaw asked this…

“Does that qualify you as a county employee?”

Mr. Beck responded with…

“It does not, I’m a Constitutional Officer.”

The Legislation states Citizens holding elective office in the governing authorities of any of the appointing municipalities or their employees or in the governing authority of Rabun County, or its employees, shall be ineligible for appointment to or service on the authority.

County Records do indicate that Sam Beck makes 3,011 dollars from the coroners department.