Mayor John Howard receives Certificate of Excellence at GMA Annual Convention

Monroe Mayor John Howard received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute’s Certificate of Excellence during the Georgia Municipal Association’s Annual Convention.

The Institute, a co-operative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, provides a nationally recognized Georgia Municipal Association Certificate of Excellence at convention series of training opportunities for city officials.

“This accomplishment reflects a strong commitment to excellence in public service,” said GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson. “Throughout continued investment in professional development, the Mayor demonstrates leadership that benefits not only the residents of the City of Monroe, but also advances the strength and effectiveness of local governments throughout Georgia. This achievement sets a meaningful example for city officials across our state.”

The Certificate of Excellence requires 120 hours of training, including at least 54 hours from the required list and the Newly Elected Officials Institute and the Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Training Leadership Institute.

The training 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 Carl Vinson Institute 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.”

Howard also serves on the board of directors of the Georgia Municipal Association, is the Planning and Government Services Chairman for the Northeast Georgia Regional Council, chairman of the Mayor’s IMPACT Team, chairman of the Board of Elections for the Municipal Electric Authority of GA, chairman of the Walton County Board of Health, board member of the Development Authority of Walton County and the Walton Chamber of Commerce and serves on the board of Athens Tech Foundation