The Census of Governments is the only uniform source of data for all the state and local governments in the United States. The information collected is an integral part of the foundation for developing national economic and public policy by measuring public activity.
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November 30, 2012
Kit Dunlap, president and CEO of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce in Gainesville, Georgia, talks about how communities create effective elected officials who enjoy broad public support.
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July 10, 2012
Mayor Mike Bodker of Johns Creek, Georgia talks about how you start a city from scratch.
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June 11, 2012
As the context of problems changes, your decision-making process must change with it.
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August 22, 2011
Every neighborhood and every community is filled with human, organizational and institutional assets that should be inventoried and harnessed before seeking outside help.
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July 21, 2011
Cities should pay close attention to the recent decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia regarding intergovernmental contracts.
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July 12, 2011
The ability to solve problems is the most important power a civic leader can have.
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June 20, 2011
A city’s charter establishes the framework for governing the city. Every year, there are local bills passed in the General Assembly that amend municipal charters. This is because one of the two methods for amending a city charter requires local legislation from the General Assembly.
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January 6, 2011
Q&A from Ask GMA.
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November 5, 2010
GMA is pleased to provide "Ethics in Government: Charting the Right Course" as an aid for municipal officials.
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July 15, 2010
Georgia's Regional Development Centers (RDCs) were replaced by Regional Commissions (RCs) on July 1, 2009.
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August 26, 2009
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March 6, 2008
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to municipal governments for simplified procedures to follow in the course of a council meeting.
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June 1, 2007
GMA is pleased to provide this revised Georgia Model Municipal Charter as an aid to city officials who wish to modernize their existing city charter.
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June 1, 2007
Becoming an incorporated entity has numerous advantages but also carries various responsibilities.
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August 11, 2005