Politics & Government
County Official Completes Training Program
Forsyth County Commissioner Patrick Bell was recognized recently for advanced training.
Forsyth County Commissioner and Vice Chairman Patrick Bell was among 100 county commissioners from around the state recently recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia.
Bell and the others were given certificates for the completion of one of several training programs during an annual conference at the Savannah Civic Center, according to a county government news release.
“Leadership development for county officials is part of our core mission," said ACCG Executive Director Ross King. "We seek to provide training that fosters better informed decision-making and helps counties to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. Commissioners who participate in ACCG training are showing their support for continuing education, which is an important leadership quality.”
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Forsyth County has had just two other commissioners complete the County Commissioner Advanced Program (CCAP) training, with Commissioner Bell being the third.
“I believe to be an effective representative of the citizens you must continually work not just on the educational side but also stay on top of the ever changing issues and laws,” said Bell. “Involvement with ACCG, the Vinson Institute and fellow commissioners around the state is critical to effective leadership here at home.”
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ACCG and the Vinson Institute have worked in partnership to provide leadership development and training certification programs for county commissioners and county staff for more than two decades. These training programs are voluntary, but encourage lifelong learning and offer educational opportunities that further develop an understanding of county governance and keep county officials updated on current trends and management practices. Over 2,600 county officials have received certification from these programs.
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