Milledgeville’s District 5 Councilwoman Shonya Mapp received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Recognition June 23 during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) annual convention in Savannah.
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 is a remarkable achievement,” said GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson. “The investment that Shonya Mapp has taken through her commitment to professional development, sets the standard for innovation and service in local government across our state. Shonya Mapp’s achievements not only benefit Milledgeville but also strengthens their effectiveness as a city official.”
To receive a Certificate of Recognition, 42 hours of training must be completed, including at least 18 hours from the required list of the Newly Elected Officials Institute. The 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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