0126 | Development Authority Training - Basic

REGISTRATION FORM - Please use this form if registering for someone other than yourself and email to sfenneran@uga.edu. We can send the invoice to the appropriate person or department as needed—just include the billing details when you submit the form.

Registration Fee: $279.00 per person

This class will be held VIRTUALLY/ONLINE - February 12, 2026 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
You must have working/dependable internet connection, webcam & microphone to take this course

Participants discuss their responsibilities as members of development authority boards and the role that development authorities serve within the local economic development process.

Topics include:

• legal issues

• ethics

• conflicts of interest

• open records and open meetings requirements

• the basics of financing development authority operations

• incentives

• bonds

• strategic planning in community development

• project development and management

• emerging issues that affect development authorities

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

•     90% refund (10% Service Charge) if canceled greater than 14 days before the class
•     75% refund (25% Service Charge) if canceled between 7 and 14 days before the class
•     No refund if canceled fewer than 7 days before the class

Registrants who fail to attend, cancel, or send a substitute will be liable for the full registration fee. Substitution of participant is encouraged over cancellation. To cancel registration or send a substitute, please e-mail notification to Sharon Fenneran - sfenneran@uga.edu

REGISTRATION FORM - Please use this form if registering for someone other than yourself and email to sfenneran@uga.edu. We can send the invoice to the appropriate person or department as needed—just include the billing details when you submit the form.

Registration Fee: $279.00 per person

This class will be held April 2, 2026 - 8:30am - 4:30pm

LOCATION OF CLASS:
Meeting Hall - Suite 400 (Madison, GA)
160 N. Main Street, High Street Entrance
Madison, GA 30650

Participants discuss their responsibilities as members of development authority boards and the role that development authorities serve within the local economic development process.

Topics include:

• legal issues

• ethics

• conflicts of interest

• open records and open meetings requirements

• the basics of financing development authority operations

• incentives

• bonds

• strategic planning in community development

• project development and management

• emerging issues that affect development authorities

This class will be held in person.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

•     90% refund (10% Service Charge) if canceled greater than 14 days before the class
•     75% refund (25% Service Charge) if canceled between 7 and 14 days before the class
•     No refund if canceled fewer than 7 days before the class

Registrants who fail to attend, cancel, or send a substitute will be liable for the full registration fee. Substitution of participant is encouraged over cancellation. To cancel registration or send a substitute, please e-mail notification to Sharon Fenneran - sfenneran@uga.edu

REGISTRATION FORM - Please use this form if registering for someone other than yourself and email to sfenneran@uga.edu. We can send the invoice to the appropriate person or department as needed—just include the billing details when you submit the form.

Registration Fee: $279.00 per person

This class will be held VIRTUALLY/ONLINE - June 23, 2026 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
You must have working/dependable internet connection, webcam & microphone to take this course

Participants discuss their responsibilities as members of development authority boards and the role that development authorities serve within the local economic development process.

Topics include:

• legal issues

• ethics

• conflicts of interest

• open records and open meetings requirements

• the basics of financing development authority operations

• incentives

• bonds

• strategic planning in community development

• project development and management

• emerging issues that affect development authorities

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

•     90% refund (10% Service Charge) if canceled greater than 14 days before the class
•     75% refund (25% Service Charge) if canceled between 7 and 14 days before the class
•     No refund if canceled fewer than 7 days before the class

Registrants who fail to attend, cancel, or send a substitute will be liable for the full registration fee. Substitution of participant is encouraged over cancellation. To cancel registration or send a substitute, please e-mail notification to Sharon Fenneran - sfenneran@uga.edu

REGISTRATION FORM - Please use this form if registering for someone other than yourself and email to sfenneran@uga.edu. We can send the invoice to the appropriate person or department as needed—just include the billing details when you submit the form.

Registration Fee: $279.00 per person

This class will be held September 29, 2026 - 8:30am - 4:30pm

LOCATION OF CLASS:
Middle GA Regional Commission
3661 Eisenhower Pkwy, Suite MB102
Macon, GA 31206

Participants discuss their responsibilities as members of development authority boards and the role that development authorities serve within the local economic development process.

Topics include:

• legal issues

• ethics

• conflicts of interest

• open records and open meetings requirements

• the basics of financing development authority operations

• incentives

• bonds

• strategic planning in community development

• project development and management

• emerging issues that affect development authorities

This class will be held in person.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

•     90% refund (10% Service Charge) if canceled greater than 14 days before the class
•     75% refund (25% Service Charge) if canceled between 7 and 14 days before the class
•     No refund if canceled fewer than 7 days before the class

Registrants who fail to attend, cancel, or send a substitute will be liable for the full registration fee. Substitution of participant is encouraged over cancellation. To cancel registration or send a substitute, please e-mail notification to Sharon Fenneran - sfenneran@uga.edu

REGISTRATION FORM - Please use this form if registering for someone other than yourself and email to sfenneran@uga.edu. We can send the invoice to the appropriate person or department as needed—just include the billing details when you submit the form.

Registration Fee: $279.00 per person

This class will be held VIRTUALLY/ONLINE - December 10, 2026 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
You must have working/dependable internet connection, webcam & microphone to take this course

Participants discuss their responsibilities as members of development authority boards and the role that development authorities serve within the local economic development process.

Topics include:

• legal issues

• ethics

• conflicts of interest

• open records and open meetings requirements

• the basics of financing development authority operations

• incentives

• bonds

• strategic planning in community development

• project development and management

• emerging issues that affect development authorities

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

•     90% refund (10% Service Charge) if canceled greater than 14 days before the class
•     75% refund (25% Service Charge) if canceled between 7 and 14 days before the class
•     No refund if canceled fewer than 7 days before the class

Registrants who fail to attend, cancel, or send a substitute will be liable for the full registration fee. Substitution of participant is encouraged over cancellation. To cancel registration or send a substitute, please e-mail notification to Sharon Fenneran - sfenneran@uga.edu