ATLANTA — A state Senate study committee is recommending some new requirements for local development authorities in Georgia and members of their governing boards.
But the panel stopped short of suggesting major reforms some lawmakers and advocates for local governments had sought.
In a 24-page report, the study committee recommended the General Assembly consider legislation imposing additional training requirements for development authority board members and directors and limiting hold-over board members to serving no more than six months beyond their expired terms.
The panel also suggested the Georgia Economic Development Association establish “best practices” to guide development authorities.
“The vast majority of concerns that have been addressed by this committee could be addressed by best practices,” Sen. Max Burns, R-Sylvania, the study…
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