GMA Publications

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Ethics in Government: Charting the Right Course

July 1, 2010

July 2010, revised

This publication is intended to be a guide assisting city officials in both considering the process of developing and enacting comprehensive codes of ethics and in facing ethical dilemmas on a day-to-day basis

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Guidepost to Municipal Sign Regulation

January 1, 2009

January 2009, third edition

The purpose of this publication is not to provide a comprehensive discussion of all aspects of sign regulation. The materials are intended to highlight several, but not all, areas where legal issues commonly arise concerning municipal sign regulation.

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The Arbitration Handbook: For Annexation Land Use Disputes

January 1, 2008

January 2008

In the 2007 legislative session the Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 2 placing into law a procedure for resolving annexation disputes between cities and counties when there is a proposed change in zoning or land use.

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Parliamentary Procedure: A Guide for City Officials

June 1, 2007

June 2007

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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A Road Map to Travel Policies for Municipal Officials

July 1, 2003

July 2003

This publication provides an overview of the legal and policy considerations in establishing travel policies.

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Gaining Ground on Infrastructure in Georgia's Cities

July 1, 2003

July 2003

This guide is a discussion of sources for capital projects funding and is intended to assist municipal officials in identifying issues so that they can discuss them and appropriately consult with their city attorney.

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