Two watchdog-board nominees win unanimous committee backing

Atlanta’s Finance/Executive Committee voted 5–0 on Nov. 10 to recommend Melanie L. Campbell and Margo D. Walker for three-year terms on the city’s Office of the Inspector General governing board, according to draft minutes.⁠[1]

The votes advance the two nominations we reported ahead of the meeting, but do not complete either appointment. Both resolutions require City Council confirmation and mayoral approval. The minutes list Nov. 16 as the next date for each resolution.⁠[1][2]

Campbell is the Atlanta Bar Association’s nominee. Her appointment resolution describes more than 20 years of legal experience, including work as a Fulton County assistant district attorney and a trial attorney and senior trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Labor. Her experience also includes private-sector compliance, investigations and audit mechanisms.⁠[2]

Walker is the League of Women Voters’ nominee. Her resolution cites more than 30 years with the FBI, including counterintelligence and counterterrorism surveillance, supervision of investigative personnel, program evaluation and budget oversight.⁠[2]

Walker’s recommendation ends the committee hold we previously reported. The panel delayed her appointment Oct. 28 to allow her to appear, and the City Council returned the resolution as held Nov. 2. The Nov. 10 draft minutes now record a unanimous favorable recommendation.⁠[1][2]

Both appointments are contingent on completion of required background checks; Walker’s resolution says she has completed the mandated check. Each proposed three-year term would begin upon approval of the resolution—not with the committee vote.⁠[1][2]