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The provided text details a Charter Review Committee meeting in Augusta, Georgia, focusing on several key aspects of local governance. Participants discuss the role and responsibilities of the Augusta Administrator, emphasizing their oversight of daily operations and departmental budgets, while also highlighting the limitations of their hiring and firing power, which ultimately rests with the governing body. A significant portion of the meeting addresses the city's complex budget, explaining various fund types, revenue sources, and major expenditures. Finally, the committee engages in a discussion about their meeting schedule and procedures for public comment, alongside a debate regarding the scope of their work in reviewing and recommending changes to the city's charter.