2022 Newly Elected Officials Institute Athens--Sold Out!!!

The Newly Elected Officials Institute provides a general overview of the function of municipal government in Georgia and the roles and responsibilities of mayors and councilmembers. The class includes an introduction to key issues such as ethics, municipal finance, planning and zoning, open meetings, open records and parliamentary procedures. All municipal elected officials taking office since July 1, 1990 are required by state law to complete the Newly Elected Officials Institute.

Lodging: GMA has a reserved block of rooms at the UGA Hotel and Conference Center. The block rate is $114-$159 per night depending on room type. For reservations, please use block code 91784  at www.UGAHotel.com or call 1-800-884-1381 or 706-542-2134 and ask for the GMA block rate. Reservations at the special block rate MUST be made by  January 20, 2022. 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations after February 8  will incur a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations after February 18 will not be refunded. 


Tentative Newly Elected Officials Institute Agenda

Wednesday

9:30 – 11:00 am         Institute Registration

11:00 - 11:30 am         Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Program Overview

11:30 – 12 30 am        Lunch – Georgia Municipal Association President’s Remarks

12:45 - 2:00 pm          Legal Foundation, Structure, Charters, and Policies for Municipal Officials                                  

2:00 - 2:15 pm             Break

2:15 – 3:30 pm           Ethics and the City Official                     

3:30 – 3:45 pm           Break

3:45 – 5:00 pm          Building Collaborative Relationships – Facilitated Panel

Dinner on Your Own

Thursday

8:15 - 8:30 am             Welcome Back

8:30 – 9:45 am          Successful Meeting Management

9:45 - 10:00 am          Break

10:00 – 11:15 am        An Introduction to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

11:30 -12:30 pm          Lunch        

12:45 – 2:00 pm         Resources for Municipal Services

2:00–3:00 pm            Introduction to Transportation and Public Works

3:00 -3:15 pm             Break

3:15 – 4:30 pm           City Government 101 - Land Use Issues:  Planning, Zoning, and Other Considerations

4:30 – 5:30 pm          Municipal Resource Fair
Dinner on Your Own

Friday

8:15 – 9:15 am            City Government 101 - Personnel:  Roles and Responsibilities of Municipal Elected Officials and Municipal Workforce Development

9:15 – 9:30 am           Break

9:30 – 11:00 am         Municipal Financial Policies

11:15 – 12:15 pm         City Council Meeting Simulation

12:15 – 12:30 pm       Program Closing and Words to Lead By
When
2/23/2022 8:00 AM - 2/25/2022 12:15 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Where
UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel 1197 South Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30602-3603 UNITED STATES
Registration is closed.
Event Contact
Ms. Aileen L. Harris - Phone: (678) 686-6293

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