General Information. Schedule of Events

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1 General Information Meal Tickets Tickets are required for the following events: u Saturday Municipal Training Luncheon u Sunday Luncheon u Monday Breakfast Tickets for guests may be purchased at the registration desk for the Sunday luncheon and Monday breakfast. Registration Desk Hours The GMA Registration Desk is located on the Marquis Level and will be open during the following hours: Friday, January 19 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 21 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 22 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 19 Schedule of Events 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Municipal Training Institute Training class descriptions can be found on the Mayors Day App, GMA website, and the 2018 training brochure. u Governing the Commons: Collective Decision Making in Complex Systems* (Lunch will be provided for training registrants.) Room 405/406 This class is located on the Lobby Level. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Municipal Training Institute Training class descriptions can be found on the Mayors Day App, GMA website, and the 2018 training brochure. These classes are located on the International Level: u Beyond the Beltway: Influencing Federal Policy through Grassroots Engagement International 4 u Entrepreneur Friendly Cities International 8-9 1

2 u Economics of Education International 6 u Open Meetings* International 7 u Public Works and Transportation* International 10 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Municipal Training Board Meeting International 5 2

3 Saturday, January 20 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Marquis Level 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Municipal Training Courses Training class descriptions can be found on the Mayors Day App, GMA website, and the 2018 training brochure. (Continental breakfast and lunch provided for training registrants). All classes are located on the International Level unless noted otherwise. u Building a Hometown Connection: GMA Lobbying 101 International A u Current Issues Class: Workforce Development (New) International 8 u Downtown Development Authority (This class ends at 4:15 p.m.) M101 (located on the Marquis level) u Ethics* International 4 u Economic Development* International 5 u Emergency Management* International 6 u How Shall We Live? Practical Ethics for Public Life* International 1 u Making Citizen Engagement Work in Our Communities* International 10 3

4 u Municipal Finance I* International 7 u Municipal Law* International 3 u Public Presentations and Meet the Media International B u Service Delivery Strategy Efficiency & Tax Equity for Local Governments (New) International 9 u Water Management An Introduction for Local Governments International 2 u Clerks Class: Meeting Management 101** M103 (located on the Marquis Level) * This course is on the required list for the Municipal Training Institute certificate program. ** This course is on the required list for the Clerks certificate program. 12:00 p.m. Training Luncheon (Assigned times will be announced in each class) Marquis Ballroom (located on the Marquis Level) 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. GMA Board of Directors Meeting A706/707 (located on the Atrium Level) 4

5 Sunday, January All events are located on the International Level unless noted otherwise. Special thanks to CH2M/Jacobs for sponsoring Sunday coffee breaks. 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Devotional Service M (located on Marquis Level) 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Federal Policy Council Meeting (Light Breakfast Included) International 4-5 Chair: Phil Best, Mayor, Dublin GMA Second Vice President Presenters: Larry Hanson, Executive Director, GMA Tom Berry, Vice President, Underwood & Co. Greg Fender, President, Local Government Services Charlotte Davis, Governmental Relations Associate, GMA Becky Taylor, Director, Federal Relations & Research The Federal Policy Council (FPC) is GMA s federal legislative advocacy group. The primary purpose of this committee is to maintain communications with the Georgia congressional delegation in support of GMA s federal municipal policies. The focus of the FPC meeting will be on telecom issues facing cities in 2018 and beyond. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from Larry Hanson about his work on the FCC s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee, including updates on the development of a model municipal code and model rate and fee structures for cities. GMA s telecom technical expert, Greg Fender, will speak about his experiences in negotiating agreements for cities with different providers around the state, as well as talk about industry trends on the horizon that will impact cities. Tom Berry will provide a perspective from 5

6 rural Georgia based on his experience establishing internet services in southwest Georgia and working as a statewide consultant on telecom issues. Charlotte Davis will update FPC members about state-level proposed telecom legislation and its potential impact on cities, as well as on GMA s efforts to work with providers to achieve a compromise that will allow the telecom industry to deploy broadband technology while protecting cities authority to regulate local rights of way. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Orientation for First-Time Attendees (Light Breakfast Included) Marquis Ballroom (located on the Marquis Level) Newly elected officials and first-time attendees are encouraged to attend. Staff Contacts: Pam Helton, Director, Consulting Services Kay Love, Municipal Operations Consultant Special thanks to Georgia Restaurant Association, Home Depot, Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia, New South Construction Company and Turnipseed Engineers, Inc. for sponsoring this event. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Youth Delegate Briefing M101 (located on the Marquis Level) 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Policy Committee Meetings The purpose of policy committee meetings is to discuss legislative issues of interest to cities being debated during the 2018 legislative session. The membership will use the meetings to review legislative priorities as they impact policy items adopted by city officials during the GMA Annual Convention. In addition, the committee members will hear from local and state elected and appointed officials regarding their thoughts on the 2018 legislative session. 6

7 u Environment & Natural Resources International 6 Georgia s General Assembly entertained two joint study committees over the interim that focused on water issues: the Joint Study Committee on Stormwater Fees and the Joint Study Committee on Stream Buffers. An overview of the findings of those study committees and a look forward at what the legislative session holds will be presented by House Natural Resources and Environment Chair, Representative Lynn Smith, and Representative Mike Glanton. Gainesville Water Resources Director, Linda Mac- Gregor, was the Watershed Protection Branch Chief at Georgia s Environmental Protection Division. Linda will offer some perspective on EPD as a regulator turned city official and discuss current water issues as she sees them. Chair: Danny Dunagan, Mayor, Gainesville Presenters: Representative Lynn Smith, Chair, Natural Resources & Environment Committee Representative Mike Glanton, Member, Joint Study Committee on Stormwater Fees Linda MacGregor, Director, Gainesville Department of Water Resources Michael McPherson, Governmental Relations Associate u Municipal Government International 8 Municipal governments constantly face challenges on everything from service delivery strategy (SDS) negotiations to the funding of ongoing capital needs, along with the additional threat of preemptive legislation from the General Assembly. The Municipal Government Policy Committee will hear insights on service delivery strategy disputes and pending legislation that directly affect cities in Georgia from an SDS expert and key member of the Georgia House. Committee members will also be updated on GMA s capital needs survey and learn more about a proposed 7

8 local government finance authority as a potential mechanism for funding various projects. Chair: Jim Thornton, Mayor, LaGrange Presenters: Representative Andy Welch, Chair, House Appropriations Sub-Committee Becky Taylor, Director, Federal Relations & Research, GMA Darin Jenkins, Manager, Financial Services Program, GMA Charlotte Davis, Governmental Relations Associate u Public Safety International 10 Ensuring public safety is one of the most vital responsibilities for city officials and a topic that continues to gain momentum among state officials. Varying sentiments have rung out across the state, and local officials will have to address matters such as law enforcement compensation, innovative approaches to criminal justice reform such pre-arrest diversion and bail reform, methods for handling mental health issues, fireworks detonation, and other quality of life issues. Join the Public Safety Policy Committee to hear insights from key members of the General Assembly, an expert on mental health, and a representative from a social justice advocacy group. Speakers will provide best practices on what you can do in your respective communities as well as outline any upcoming legislation. Chair: Keith Turman, Councilmember, Royston Presenters: Senator Greg Kirk, Co-Chair Compensation of Police and Sheriffs Task Force (COPS) Representative Deborah Silcox Kim Jones, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness of Georgia Chris Bruce, Policy Council, ACLU of Georgia Justin Kirnon, Senior Governmental Relations Associate 8

9 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Policy Committee Meetings The purpose of policy committee meetings is to discuss legislative issues of interest to cities being debated during the 2018 legislative session. The membership will use the meetings to review legislative priorities as they impact policy items adopted by city officials during the GMA Annual Convention. In addition, the committee members will hear from local and state elected and appointed officials regarding their thoughts on the 2018 legislative session. u Community Development International 6 Georgia has been deemed #1 for Business by Site Selection Magazine for five years running, which proves that our state is serious about attracting new businesses. Yet, many of those new businesses are showing a preference to some areas of the state over others. Both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives have spent time during the interim studying the issues of rural Georgia. Senator David Lucas and Representative Sam Watson will share ideas gauged to help balance new development opportunities and bring prosperity to all areas of the state. The brewing industry in Georgia has seen explosive growth both before and after the effective date of the new direct alcohol sales law. Joel Iverson of Monday Night Brewing will give an update on the brewing industry in Georgia with the special insight that only an owner-operator can offer. Chair: Lisa Clarke Hill, Councilmember, Moultrie Presenters: Senator David Lucas, Chair, Senate Study Committee on Rural Georgia Representative Sam Watson, Vice- Chair, House Rural Development Council Joel Iverson, Co-Founder, Monday Night Brewing Michael McPherson, Governmental Relations Associate 9

10 u Revenue and Finance International 8 The Georgia General Assembly will have multiple issues critical to local governments before it during the 2018 session. Legislation pertaining to Marketplace Fairness, property tax assessments, TAVT reform, and the creation of a communications sales tax are expected to be considered during the 2018 session. Each of our presenters has a unique perspective on tax issues. Commissioner Riley serves as the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue and is instrumental in regulating the legislation passed by the General Assembly. She will provide an update on new regulations that will impact local governments. House Ways and Means Chair Powell and Senate Finance Chair Unterman will review tax policies and provide an outlook for the upcoming legislative session. Chair: Evie McNiece, Commissioner, Rome Presenters: Lynne Riley, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Revenue Representative Jay Powell, Chair, House Ways and Means Committee Senator Renee Unterman, Chair, Senate Health and Human Services Committee Joel Wiggins, Governmental Relations Associate u Transportation International 10 As the state of Georgia s population steadily increases, discussions continue on the most effective methods to move people throughout the state. Fortune 500 companies are building headquarters along transit lines in Metro Atlanta, while people in rural areas are looking to transit as a way to access healthcare facilities. Public transit can no longer be considered a transportation option solely for the inner-city areas. Whether you reside in the North Georgia Mountains or along the state s beautiful coastline, regardless of your age or socioeconomic status, transit is a key component of the quality of life dialogue. The Transportation Policy Committee will learn more about the current state of transit in metropolitan, suburban and rural areas, as well the implications for your individual communities. 10

11 Chair: Kay Pippin, Mayor, Jackson Presenters: Representative Kevin Tanner, Chair, House Transportation Committee Danielle Elkins, President, Advance Atlanta Dan Reuter, CEO, Reuter Strategy David Cassell, Strategic Programs Administrator, State Road & Tollway Authority Justin Kirnon, Senior Governmental Relations Associate 11:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon Marquis Ballroom (located on the Marquis Level) Presiding Dorothy Hubbard, Mayor, Albany GMA President Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem Kelli Bennett, Communications and Marketing Associate, GMA Invocation Rabbi Larry Schlesinger, Councilmember, Macon-Bibb County Lunch Welcome Felicia Moore, Council President, Atlanta Special Remarks Larry Hanson, Executive Director, GMA Presentation of Live, Work, Play Awards Ben Young, Co-Editor in Chief and Publisher, Georgia Trend Recognition of Certified Cities of Ethics Phil Best, Mayor, Dublin GMA Third Vice President Training Certificates Presentation An cel Davis, Mayor Pro Tem, Riverdale; Chair, Municipal Training Board Dr. Laura Meadows, Director, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia Aileen Harris, Training Manager, GMA Special thanks to Bright City/Mobile Science Technologies, EOM Operations, Hannah Solar, LLC., Atlanta Marriott Marquis, and ThingTech for sponsoring this event. 11

12 1:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Legislative Policy Council Meeting International 4-5 The Legislative Policy Council (LPC) is the focal point of GMA s legislative policy process, combining the recommendations of the Association s six policy committees with input received from city officials throughout the state. At this meeting, the LPC will receive reports from the six policy committee meetings held earlier in the day and discuss any pressing issues impacting GMA s 2018 Legislative Policies. Chair: Linda Blechinger, Mayor, Auburn GMA First Vice President Tom Gehl, Director, Governmental Relations 1:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Engaging Your Youth International 6 How does your city engage its young people? Do they have a voice in your decision-making? Should they? Cities that have established youth councils have found that this segment of the population wants a seat at the table and is full of creative new ideas. During this session, you will hear from several members of city youth councils who will tell you what having a voice has meant to them. Youth advisors will also be on hand to answer questions about how they operate their youth council. Panelists: Audrie Charles, City Clerk/Historian, Dublin Youth Council Syniah Hood, President-Elect, Youth Advisory Council for Columbus Rushabh Rush Patel, Junior at Stratford Academy, Macon-Bibb County Youth Commissioner, Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) Janice Eidson, Director, Conferences and Management Services 12

13 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m Connection: Lieutenant Governor Candidates Forum Marquis Ballroom (located on the Marquis Level) Georgia s 12th lieutenant governor will be decided in November of 2018, with May primaries determining the nominee from each major political party. The officeholder has great influence over the success or failure of the Georgia Municipal Association s legislative priorities. In addition to presiding over the state senate, Georgia s Constitution provides that in the event of disability or death of the governor, the lieutenant governor shall become governor of the state. It is important for city officials to learn more about the views the candidates for lieutenant governor have towards municipal government and the relationship between the state and its cities. Candidates will make opening remarks, respond to two questions from a panel of journalists and provide concluding comments. Presiding: Linda Blechinger, Mayor, Auburn GMA First Vice President Democratic Candidate: Sarah Riggs Amico Republican Candidates: Former Representative Geoff Duncan Former Senator Rick Jeffares Senator David Shafer Amico Duncan Jeffares Shafer Panelists: Jill Nolin, Reporter, CNHI, a Raycom Media company Maya T. Prabhu, Reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Networking Reception Marquis Foyer Special thanks to Charter Communications, Enterprise, Moreland, Altobelli Associates, Inc., Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, NORESCO and Schneider Electric for sponsoring this event. 13

14 Monday, January 22 7:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Registration Marquis Level 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Legislative Networking Breakfast and Gubernatorial Candidates Forum Marquis Ballroom (located on the Marquis Level) Presiding Dorothy Hubbard, Mayor, Albany GMA President Invocation Vince Williams, Mayor, Union City GMA Third Vice President Recognition of Special Guests Larry Hanson, Executive Director, GMA 2018 Connection: Gubernatorial Candidates Forum The most powerful political office in Georgia is up for grabs in 2018, with Governor Deal retiring due to term limits. Voters in the state will have the opportunity to elect Georgia s 83rd governor, and whoever holds this position will have an enormous amount of influence over how cities and local officials serve their communities. It is vitally important for city officials and staff to learn the policy positions of the candidates as the May party primaries approach and before the general election in November. Issues such as tax reform, law enforcement compensation, control of municipal rights-of-way and investments in infrastructure will be on the horizon. Each candidate will make opening remarks, respond to two questions from a panel of journalists and provide concluding comments. Republican Candidates: Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle Former Senator Hunter Hill Secretary of State Brian Kemp Senator Michael Williams Cagle Hill Kemp Williams 14

15 Democratic Candidates: Former Representative Stacey Abrams Former Representative Stacey Evans Abrams Evans Political Reporter: Greg Bluestein, Atlanta Journal Constitution Special thanks to AT&T, The Coca-Cola Company, Elarbee, Thompson, Sapp & Wilson, LLP., Georgia Power and Precision Planning for sponsoring this event. 11:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Municipal Training Courses Training class descriptions can be found on the Mayors Day App, GMA website, and the 2018 training brochure. Lunch will be provided for training registrants. All classes are located on the International Level u Current Issues Class: Understanding, Funding, and Fighting the New Face of Homelessness in Georgia (New) International 4 u Capital Improvement Programs (New) International 5 u Municipal Courts Post Ferguson: Promoting Justice, Protecting City Assets* International 7 u New and Emerging Technology for Cities International 6 * This course is on the required list for the Municipal Training Institute certificate program. 15