Conference

GAZA is excited to be holding this year's Summer Conference in Savannah! Please see the agenda below for information on the sessions that we will be holding, and we look forward to seeing you there! Agenda

December 10, 2020 9:00 am – 4:00 pm UGA Gwinnett Campus in Lawrenceville Training 101 provides a solid introduction to the basics of what planning and zoning are. Topics covered in this session include: • Responsibilities of the planning commission • Requirements of the Zoning Procedures Law • Effective management of public meetings • Role […]

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All appointed board and commission members (existing and new), local government staff and elected officials should attend this training. This is a solid introduction to the basics of what planning and zoning are. You will learn: terminology what the roles in the local government planning and zoning processes are (citizens, applicants, planning commission/planning commissioners, planning […]

All appointed board and commission members, and planning staff should attend this training. In this course participants will learn about community engagement, including how to conduct and handle problems at meetings as well as broader strategies for involvement. The course includes the use of case studies, group work, and discussion to facilitate understanding. You will focus on: […]

All appointed board and commission members (existing and new), local government staff and elected officials should attend this training. This is a solid introduction to the basics of what planning and zoning are. You will learn: terminology what the roles in the local government planning and zoning processes are (citizens, applicants, planning commission/planning commissioners, planning […]

Conference sessions on Thursday and Friday include: No shortcuts: Robert's Rules of Order during public hearings A checklist for preparing the best possible staff report How to be prepared for a rezoning public hearing as a planning commissioner/elected official Hot topics in zoning A guide to the annexation process Please visit here for more information regarding the […]

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Registration for the 2024 GAZA Winter Conference at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education in Athens, GA, February 7 – 9, 2024 is now open! Click on the link below to register online with a credit card or to download the mail in registration form (found on the registration site) to send with a check to […]