January 2014, Vol.8, No.1
The 2014 ACCG Capitol Connection Conference is now less than one month away! The Capitol Connection Conference will serve as the first major event of ACCG's centennial year as well as the first opportunity for commissioners to complete training courses in 2014. Be sure to register today!
Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?contentid=2135 to view the full article online.
Eight bills passed during last year's session recently became effective on Jan. 1, 2014. Among these bills is legislation that impacts county government such as ethics reform, juvenile justice reform and changes to the Forestland Protection Act. ACCG has compiled a complete list and summary of the bills.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=248145&issueID=30185 to view the full article online.
Due to the continuing budget difficulties at the state level, the General Assembly did not approve any cost of living adjustments (COLA) for 2014. However, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs has issued a new population estimate for Georgia counties. If your county’s population has increased since the 2010 census, your county official salaries may need to be adjusted. For more information, please review ACCG’s 2014 County Official Salary Guide.
Visit http://www.accg.org/library/2014_County%20Officials%20Salaries_Computing%20Guide.pdf to view the full article online.
ACCG is still excepting nominations for the 2014 Awards & Recognition Program. Counties now have until Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, to submit their nomination for an ACCG leadership and/or partnership and advocacy award. Counties also have until Feb. 14 to submit nominations for the Clerk of the Year Award.
Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?contentid=2119 to view the full article online.
The county governing authority is required to set and publish the qualifying fees for county offices by Feb. 1, 2014. All county commissioners should adopt a resolution setting the qualifying fee for each county office. ACCG has provided an explanation of how to calculate the fees.
Visit http://www.accg.org/library/2014%20Qualifying%20Fees.pdf to view the full article online.
The Georgia General Assembly returns on Monday, Jan. 13 for the 2014 legislative session. Please be sure to stay in contact with your county legislative coordinator (CLC) and monitor the ACCG website for updates and alerts regarding legislation pertinent to county governments. In addition, feel free to contact the ACCG policy staff with any questions you may have during this year's session.
Visit http://www.accg.org/content_section.asp?contenttype=Legislative_Content to view the full article online.
In 2013, a curriculum design and/or redesign process was initiated for 27 classes. Fifteen classes that were previously a part of the ACCG training program, including the nine classes that make up the Core component of the Lifelong Learning Academy, were redesigned with adult education principles in mind and will focus more on engaged, interactive learning. In addition, 12 brand new classes entered into the curriculum design process, most of which will make their debut in 2014!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=248162&issueID=30185 to view the full article online.
Are you a Verizon Wireless customer receiving the ACCG-Verizon Wireless partnership discount? If so, now is the time to validate your account to continue receiving your discount! You may validate or check the status of your account (if you are unsure if you have yet to validate) by accessing the link below.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/employee/eleuLanding.jsp to view the full article online.
Do not forget to nominate your local youth for the Servant's Heart Award. Nominations are due on Monday, Jan. 13. Submit your nomination today to recognize your local youth who is making a difference in the community!
Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?contentid=2141 to view the full article online.
The University of Georgia's Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest is now accepting registrants. The contest, sponsored by the university's Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development, helps food entrepreneurs expand the market for their products and gain notoriety for their companies. Registration is now open and will run until Feb. 7.
Visit http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/index.cfm?public=viewStory&pk_id=4949 to view the full article online.
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