FROM THE REPORT

The committee, which examined the history of the Atlanta airport going back decades, said it found allegations “constituted actual and verifiable incidents of misconduct occurring under the management structure.”

“This pattern of concluded convictions, leading up to current investigations, demonstrates an institutional flaw greater than the missteps of a sole administration.”

“While there is no evidence to suggest the current City Administration has been involved in any disreputable activities involving the Airport, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that these activities will forever be present due to the current departmental structure.”

“This Committee recommends that a more proper and accountable structure ... be created to help oversee the business enterprise of a new authority designed to oversee the operation of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The Georgia State Legislature should look to the example set by institutions such as the Georgia World Congress Center Authority and the Georgia Ports Authority . ... An entity of this structure would allow for continued aviation growth benefiting the entire State of Georgia.”

The committee recommended “that an authority management structure for the Airport be seriously vetted and created for implementation by the Georgia State Legislature.”