At a special Nov. 20 called meeting Fulton County Board of Commissioners named Zachary Williams the new County Manager.

Williams has served as Assistant County Administrator for Broward County, Florida since 2004. Broward is located in southern Florida, with a 2006 Census estimate of 1,787,636 residents, roughly twice the population of Fulton County.

From 2003 to 2004, Williams served as Assistant City Manager for the city of Coral Gables, Florida. He previously served with Broward County from 1993 to 2003, in the roles of Assistant to the County Administrator, Information Systems & Fixed Assets Manager, and Assistant Director/Chief of Staff for Community Services/Emergency Management.

Williams holds a Master of Public Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, both from California State University in Long Beach.

Fulton County Commission Chairman John H. Eaves said of the appointment, “I know that Mr. Williams possesses the skills to lead Fulton County during a time of transition. I look forward to working with him to develop a roadmap for the County’s future.”

The County Manager is appointed by the Board of Commissioners to administer Fulton County Government. The current County Manager, Thomas C. Andrews, joined Fulton County in November 1999 and has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2007.

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