GPA - 2007 Fall Conference
This is a unique opportunity to interact with allied professionals and an event that you do not want to miss. This years fall conference is September 19 -21 and is being held in Savannah, GA. Complete the online form for a quick and convenient way to register and feel free to download the tentative schedule below. We look forward to seeing you there!
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GPA - 2007 Awards Program
We are pleased to announce the opening of the GPA 2007 Awards Program application cycle. GPA recognizes outstanding work in the planning profession in the State of Georgia with the annual GPA Awards Program. The GPA Awards are presented at the annual GPA Fall Conference. The deadline to submit a complete application package is July 31st. You can download the application below. Good luck!
GPA Election Alert!
This fall several elective seats on our GPA Board will be up for re-election, including AICP Director at Large, Treasurer, Vice President for Programs, Vice President for Chapter Services and three District Directors. These vacancies on the GPA Board provide a great opportunity for additional members to take on leadership positions within our organization. We particularly need to increase the diversity of our leadership.
All nominees must be a member in good standing of APA and be at least 18 years of age. If you are interested in serving or would like to suggest candidates, contact Dan Reuter, GPA President. In addition to being selected by the committee, nominees may be made by submitting a written petition with the name of the nominee, the position to be filled, and the signatures of ten or more GPA members to the Nominations and Elections Committee on or before July 21, 2007.
For more information about the board and the election process, see the GPA Bylaws under “About GPA” on the GPA Website.
To: TCC and TAQC Members & Other Interested Parties
A Joint Study Committee on Transportation Funding co-chaired by Senator Jeff Mullis and Representative Vance Smith has been implemented. The initial meeting of the Committee was today. To follow the activities of the Committee and provide input, see www.gatransfunding.com.
Per the website:
"The Committee recognizes that transportation is a critical resource in the State of Georgia in providing a high quality of life for residents across the state, and that transportation is essential to commerce and the provision of goods and services to the people of this state, to getting the citizens of Georgia to the workplace, medical facilities, and educational facilities, to the tourism industry, and to every facet of the lives of Georgia citizens.
Since finding the necessary funds to maintain and improve our transportation systems and infrastructure is becoming increasingly difficult, new sources and methods of funding transportation projects are needed to allow the transportation systems in Georgia to keep up with the needs of the population.
Therefore, the Joint Study Committee on Transportation will study these issues to determine alternative funding mechanisms for transportation projects and special funding sources."
Draft Comprehensive Statewide Water Management Plan
All the Draft Comprehensive Statewide Water Management Plan is now available online at the Water Council website. www.georgiawatercouncil.com |
