Legislative Policy Council
Chair: Fred Perriman, Mayor, Madison - 1st Vice President
GMA Staff: Jim Thornton, (470) 604-7667
Community Development Policy Committee
Chair: Regina M. McDuffie, City Manager, Brunswick
GMA Staff: Noah Roenitz, (470) 734-7182
- Downtown Development
- Community and Economic Development
- Housing
- Historic Preservation
- Tourism
- Human Services
Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee
Chair: Janie Reid, Council Member, Eatonton
GMA Staff: Kendall Daniels, (470) 270-7329
- Water Supply
- Wastewater Treatment
- Solid Waste Management
- Hazardous Waste
- Air Quality
- Soil Erosion
- Wetlands
- Parks and Recreation
Municipal Government Policy Committee
Chair: Anthony Ford, Mayor, Stockbridge
GMA Staff: Jim Thornton, (470) 604-7667
- Annexation
- Growth Management
- Land Use
- Planning and Zoning
- Home Rule
- City/County Relations
- Regional Issues
- Elections
- Building and Construction Codes
- Open Meetings/Records
- Right-of-Way Management
- Telecommunications
- Utility Deregulation
Public Safety Policy Committee
Chair: Eric Wilson, Mayor, Forsyth
GMA Staff: DJ Waller, (470) 936-3739
- Local Law Enforcement and Administration
- Municipal Jails
- Municipal Courts
- Fire Safety and Emergency Management
- Disasters
- Juvenile Justice
Revenue and Finance Policy Committee
Chair: Skip Henderson, Mayor, Columbus
GMA Staff: Leona Rittenhouse, (470) 586-3091
- Revenue Resources
- Taxation
- Bond Financing
- Certificates of Participation
- Lease and Lease Purchase
- Impact Fees
- Property Assessment
- Unfunded Mandates
Transportation Policy Committee
Chair: Michael Chidester, Mayor, Byron
GMA Staff: Noah Roenitz, (470) 734-7182
- Transportation Planning
- Highways, Local Roads and Bridges
- Airports
- Rail Crossings and Rail Safety
- Public Transportation
- Ports