Department
Human Resources Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between Fulton County Government and the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGARF) to provide the Certified Public Manager’s Training Program (CPM or Certified Public Manager Program) for Fulton County employees at a cost not to exceed $175,000 annually, with an initial term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, and four (4) automatic one-year renewal terms for a total potential contract value not to exceed $875,000. (REMOVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
O.C.G.A. § 36-10-1 requires that all contracts with the County shall be in writing and spread on the governing authority’s meeting minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts X
Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work:
The Department of Human Resources Management recommends approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGARF), through the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, to provide the Certified Public Manager Training Program (CPM or Certified Public Manager Program) to Fulton County employees.
The Certified Public Manager Program, offered through the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government under the National Certified Public Manager Consortium, is designed to improve the effectiveness, professionalism, and performance of public-sector managers.
As the Department of Human Resources Management continues to advance its strategic focus on workforce development, leadership excellence, and employee engagement, the Certified Public Manager Program remains a key component of Fulton County's leadership development strategy.
The program equips executives and managers with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to effectively lead and deliver exceptional service to Fulton County residents.
Since its introduction, the program has successfully advanced more than 472 Fulton County employees through the CPM curriculum.
Under the proposed agreement, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government will administer and deliver two Certified Public Manager cohorts annually, with up to twenty-five (25) participants per cohort. Services include instruction, participant assessment, program administration, transcript maintenance, evaluation reporting, logistics coordination, training materials, and certification of program graduates.
The agreement provides for an annual fixed cost of $175,000. The initial term of the agreement is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with four automatic one-year renewals, resulting in a total potential five-year contract value not to exceed $875,000.
Community Impact: There is no community impact.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Human Resources Management recommends approval.
Project Implications: The CPM Program supports Fulton County's succession planning, leadership development, and workforce engagement initiatives.
Community Issues/Concerns: There are no community issues or concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no department issues or concerns.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
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