Legislation Details

File #: 26-0453    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 6/17/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 8/19/2026 Final action: 8/19/2026
Title: Request approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between Fulton County Government and the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGARF) Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by and on behalf of the University of Georgia, 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 $175,000.00 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 $875,000.00. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Certified Public Managers (CPM) - Finalized MOA 6.17.pdf, 2. Certified Public Managers (CPM) Finalized MOA 8.12.26

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) Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by and on behalf of the University of Georgia, 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 $175,000.00 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 $875,000.00. (APPROVED)
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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 , Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by and on behalf of the University of Georgia, 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 Man...

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