LaGrange Mayor Pro Tem Leon Childs received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Recognition at the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention on June 28.
The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, provides a nationally recognized series of training opportunities for city officials.
“This accomplishment reflects a strong commitment to excellence in public service,” said GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson.
“Through continued investment in professional development, Mayor Pro Tem Childs demonstrates leadership that benefits not only the residents of LaGrange but also advances the strength and effectiveness of local governments throughout Georgia. This achievement sets a meaningful example for city officials across our state.”
The Certificate of Recognition requires 42 hours of training, including at least 18 hours from the required list, the Newly Elected Officials Institute, and the Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute. The training program consists of more than 80 courses.
“We are proud of our partnership with GMA to provide exceptional, practical and relevant instruction to Georgia’s more than 3,500 municipal officials,” said UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government Director Rob Gordon. “The institute remains committed to being the trusted resource that city officials across Georgia turn to for the highest quality leadership and professional development training that makes a difference in the lives of the people they represent.”
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