Coordination of State Policies

Urge Convening of State Departments and Local Governments to Address More Effective Coordination of State Policies to Support Implementation of the Atlanta Regional Development Plant

WHEREAS, many initiatives related to growth in the metro Atlanta region and the state as a whole, including the 2002 Joint Task Force Report on Quality Growth by the Georgia Municipal Association and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, have prioritized coordinated state policy in support of a growth strategy; and

WHEREAS, there remains significant progress to be made in this area; and

WHEREAS, a better framework for collaboration could demonstrate the effectiveness of inter-agency coordination, and substantially improve our ability to more effectively accommodate regional growth.

NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association encourages the Governor to convene state department heads and local governments as a collaborative task force supporting implementation of the Atlanta Regional Development Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, MAMA believes this task force could operate with technical support from Atlanta Regional Commission and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

Approved September 30, 2004