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A Resolution --
Endorsing the Recommendations of the
ACCG GMA Joint Task Force Quality Growth
Whereas, it is the desire of local governments to promote sound growth management
decisions in ways that ensures continued prosperity and a high quality of life for all
Georgians;
Whereas, the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the Georgia Municipal
Association convened a Joint Task Force on Quality Growth to recommend actions for
fostering quality growth in the state;
Whereas, there is a need for the creation of a coordinated state policy on growth
management which provides support for local government growth management
decisions;
Whereas, incentives are needed for local governments to promote development that is
consistent with principles of quality growth;
Whereas, Georgia law should be amended to give local governments greater ability to
manage growth and to provide support for local government land use decisions;
Whereas, key institutional stakeholders should be included in the comprehensive
planning process;
Whereas, training programs should be used to educate local elected and appointed
officials and key local staff regarding growth management; and
Whereas, technical assistance programs should be instituted that assist local governments
in creating an environment that promotes quality growth;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Augusta Richmond County endorses and supports
the vision and goals outlined in the April 2002 report titled, "Recommendations for
Achieving Quality Growth in Georgia" as issued the Joint Task Force on Quality
Growth.
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Approved by the Augusta Commission in meeting
June 18, 2002.
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