Second Round of Policy Committees Scheduled for August

Now is the time to get involved in the ACCG policy development process! County officials will meet for the second round of policy committee meetings throughout the month to finalize recommendations for the county platform and identify legislative priorities for issues expected to come before the Georgia General Assembly and Congress.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?ContentId=1923 to view the full article online.

 

The ACCG Fall Mobile Classroom, "Environment & Economy: A Formula for Success" heads to West Georgia Aug. 16-17. This year's trip includes a tour of the Kia manufacturing facility, a visit to the Columbus Water Works, and a discussion about consolidated governments with Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson. There also will be a stop at Ft. Benning and the National Infantry Museum.

Visit http://www.accg.org/library/2012_07_30_August%20Mobile%20Classroom%20Tentative%20Agenda.pdf to view the full article online.

 

During the 2010 legislative session, the General Assembly passed HB 122 to increase government transparency by making local government financial information available and easily accessible. As a result of this legislation, all local governments with an annual budget more than $1 million are required to send annual budgets and audits each year to the Carl Vinson Institute of Government to be posted on a centralized website. As of the end of July only two-thirds of Georgia counties had submitted their budget and audit documents.

Visit https://ted.cviog.uga.edu/financial-documents/ to view the full article online.

 

ACCG Open Meetings and Open Records Tools for Counties

During the 2012 legislative session, the General Assembly made major changes to the open meetings and open records law. New provisions in this law may require the need for your county to take action by formalizing the method in which executive minutes will be adopted and by designating an open records officer. ACCG has created an Executive Session Minutes Model Resolution and an Open Records Officer Model Resolution to assist counties. Please consult with your county attorney before adopting these resolutions.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?ContentId=1936 to view the full article online.

 

ACCG Launches New Insurance Programs Website

ACCG has launched a complete redesign of the Insurance Programs website to make it easier to navigate the site and to quickly find links on a variety of topics: reporting a claim, online policy management, the Local Government Risk Management Services (LGRMS) training calendar and other topics. The website also more clearly defines and delineates each of our four (4) Insurance program offerings -- Workers' Compensation, Property & Liability, Group Health Benefits and Inmate Medical.

Visit http://www.accg.org/default_insurance.asp to view the full article online.

 

NACo Membership Elects New Officers for 2012 - 2013

Douglas County (Nebraska) Commissioner Chris Rodgers was elected president of the National Association of Counties (NACo) during the 77th Annual Conference and Exposition. Also elected to the NACo leadership team were: Linda Langston, supervisor, Linn County, Iowa, first vice president; Riki Hokama, council member, Maui County, Hawaii, second vice president; and Lenny Eliason, commissioner, Athens County, Ohio, immediate past president.

Visit http://www.naco.org/newsroom/latest/Documents/Chris%20Rodgers.pdf to view the full article online.

 

Experience the Allure of Athens-Clarke County at the 2012 Legislative Leadership Conference

The ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference is scheduled for October 1-2 at the Athens Civic Center in Athens-Clarke County. The membership will vote on the 2013 - 2014 County Platform and discuss legislative priorities for the upcoming session of the Georgia General Assembly. Commissioners training program classes and Standard of Excellence Sessions also will be offered.

Visit http://www.accg.org/library/llc_information.pdf to view the full article online.

 

The Georgia Environmental Conference, of which ACCG is a partner, is the state’s largest and most comprehensive educational opportunity to learn about today’s environmental issues and programs. This 3-day conference will feature more than 40 unique course topics, allowing attendees to design their own personalized curriculum.

Visit http://www.georgiaenet.com/ to view the full article online.