Alpharetta authority outlines new state training requirement and reports economic development activity

Diana, a member of the City of Alpharetta’s economic development staff, briefed the development authority on a new state training requirement for authority members. "There are now 2 types of training required," she said, describing an initial eight-hour course completed after appointment and a new continuing requirement of "2 hours of continuing training on development and redevelopment programs each year." Diana said the requirement follows the fiscal year, starting July 1, 2025, and that members would have until the end of the fiscal year (June) to complete the annual two-hour requirement. She warned that "if the member fails to complete the training for 2 consecutive years, his or her voting rights would be suspended until the training is complete." Staff offered to assist members by identifying approved programs, facilitating registration, and maintaining completion documentation.