Frequently Asked Questions
Last modified Tuesday, September 02, 2008 13:22
What kinds of projects are carried out by the Management & Operation team?
Management & Operations performs classification and compensation studies for cities within the Atlanta region as well as the annual Regional Salary Survey. For more information about services offered, contact Katrina DeBerry at (404) 463-3211.
What types of planning assistance does the Community Choices team provide for its select cities?
Planning assistance offered through Community Choices ranges from the creation of overlay ordinances and design guidelines to carrying out quality growth audits or studies on issues relevant to the aging population. See the Online Studio or contact Stephen Causby at scausby@atlantaregional.com for more information.
When are applications accepted for the Community Choices Program?
Applications are usually distributed in February of each year; selections are made by late March. For an application, see the Community Choices page at that time or email Katrina DeBerry at kdeberry@atlantaregional.com.
Where are resources that can help me in carrying out planning projects in my own city or county?
The Local Government Services Division offers a broad range of resources on our site to assist local governments in planning efforts. See our Community Choices Toolkit, Sample Ordinances, Best Planning Practices and Resources.
How do I know if salaries paid by my city are in line with those of other cities in the region?
The Management and Operations team compiles a Regional Salary Survey each year to take a look at that information.
What are some other organizations that can help me with management, operation or planning issues?
Take a look at our Links page for connection to over two dozen state, national and international organizations with a wealth of information to assist you.
What is the difference between LINK and RLI?
LINK (Leadership, Involvement, Networking & Knowledge) is a cross-sector, cross-county leadership exchange that brings together the region’s most influential leaders to learn how metropolitan areas throughout the country are addressing the same issues and challenges we face in the Atlanta region. This is an invitation only leadership program.
RLI (Regional Leadership Institute) is designed to provide a unique learning experience for emerging and existing leaders through an intensive one-week program that trains, empowers and supports leaders so they can effect positive community change in the region. This program requires participants to go through an application and selection process.
What is the difference between LGTI and CPA?
The Local Government Training Institute (LGTI) is a series of professional development training opportunities for city and county employees. Classes help increase effectiveness and re-energize and enhance job skills. Each semester, LGTI offers classes that are taught by top-notch instructors from various state and national organizations with reasonably-priced registration fees.
The Community Planning Academy (CPA) seeks to educate local elected and appointed officials on planning-related matters. Some of the courses being taught this semester are on green initiatives in communities across Georgia, Intro to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and a three-day training course for planning officials.
How can I stay informed of news and services offered by the Local Government Services Division?
We publish several newsletters on a regular basis that help keep our local governments informed of the constantly changing arena of planning and management. These newsletters can be found on our Networking & Information Sharing page and include:
• Regional Roundup newsletter
• Econ. Info newsletter
• Managers Memo newsletter
