Paul Walton voted 3rd Vice President of District Officers for the Georgia Municipal Association
Mayor Paul Walton will be voted the Georgia Municipal Association’s 3rd Vice President of District Officers at the Cities United Summit in January 2022. Read his new role below.
ROLES & EXPECTATIONS
- District Officers are expected to attend spring and fall district meetings, & statewide conferences;
- Promote engagement in GMA activities and programs with other cities in their district;
- Advocate for GMA’s legislative priorities & actively participate;
- Take advantage of GMA’s training programs, services and resources;
- Encourage awareness of municipal issues among state and federal legislative members by including them in local and regional meetings and GMA events, including Hometown Connections;
- Assist GMA staff in identifying city officials who have demonstrated leadership ability and expressed interest in getting involved in GMA as a district officer and/or as a member of a GMA committee;
- Serve as a member of the district officer nominating committee;
- Help serve as the “eyes and ears” of the district by sharing with GMA staff any needs and concerns of member cities in the district;
- Assist with gathering successful municipal initiatives that could be featured through GMA’s district meetings, conferences, website, magazine, and training events