The University of Georgia
Student Government Association
Resolution: #08-03
Author: Christie Silver
Sponsor: Student Life Committee
EXPANDING THE CALLING AREA AND UPGRADING THE TELEPHONE SERVICE
IN CLARKE COUNTY RESOLUTION
THE STUDENT BODY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA THROUGH ITS ELECTED
MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
Whereas, it has been with great interest that the Student Government Association,
on behalf of the University of Georgia student body, has been made aware
of the request to expand and upgrade the telephone service; and
Whereas, expanding the calling area and upgrading telephone services in Clarke
County would include the Toll Free Atlanta Calling Area at the current rate
of $16.15 per month for basic telephone service in the Atlanta Calling
area, and,
Whereas, the current rate for the Athens Area Residential Line is $13.00, therefore
activating the Toll Free Atlanta Calling Area rate would increase the
residential line charge by $3.15; and,
Whereas, Clarke County would also like to include upgrading to the telephone
service to authorize toll free calling between the 742 (Winterville)
exchange and the 725 (Bogart-Statham) and 769 (Watkinsville)
exchanges;and,
Whereas, authorizing a measured calling plan option with a 50% discount rate for
basic service as an elective for subscribers with limited telephone
requirements for all Clarke County subscribers. This plan is currently
available in most but not all of Clarke County; therefore:
SGA (08-
3)
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Student Government Association endorses the circulation of a petition asking the
Georgia Public Service Commissioners to conduct hearings on expanding the calling
area and upgrading telephone services to all of Clarke County telephone subscribers.
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