Winter 2009 (Vol. 8, No. 1)
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NUMBERS GAME. Data from the new Applied Demography Program is helping leaders at all levels of government make more informed decisions about tough public issues.
ELECTIONS PRICE TAG. The first nationwide study of its kind will provide local government officials with a close look at what it really costs them to conduct elections.
STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE. The new Standard of Excellence training program for county officials focuses on lifetime achievement and is different from other certificate programs.
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INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH. Participants in the China Public Management Training Program and the Kenya Women's Exchange Project had numerous opportunities to interact with elected and appointed officials and community leaders during recent visits to Georgia.
FAMILY TIME. The 2009 Family Impact Seminar provided state legislators with a better understanding of the economic impact of Georgia's early care and education industry as well as some policy options to consider.
THINK KUDZU. Guidelines for managing nonnative species that can negatively impact Georgia's ecosystem are included in a new state plan drafted by Vinson Institute environmental policy specialists.
FINANCIAL WOES. Institute faculty shared their financial expertise with concerned city officials attending the 2009 Mayor's Day conference in Atlanta.
STAFFING STUDIES. Local governments committed to providing the highest level of service can benefit from staffing studies conducted by Vinson Institute human resource management experts.
SERVING YOU BETTER. The Carl Vinson Institute of Government is committed to helping Georgia government leaders be as effective as possible in their jobs. Help us serve you better by taking this quick survey.
NO SALES TO MINORS. Vinson Institute survey researchers provided assistance for an annual study to determine the extent to which Georgia businesses engage in unlawful tobacco sales to minors.
WORKING ORDER. The development of a state-of-the-art electronic work order system for Macon will benefit both residents and department heads.
PUBLICATIONS SPOTLIGHT. The only guide written especially to help those responsible for ensuring that their local government is in compliance with state financial regulations is available in a 2009 edition. Get immediate access to Compliance Auditing in Georgia Local Governments by requesting the electronic version.
OUTSTANDING OUTREACH. Judy Wilson was recently named a Meeting Professional to Watch in 2009 by Convention South magazine.... Jim Kundell is named to a key advisory post for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
