Legislative advocacy and public policy development are one of the primary services that ACCG provides to Georgia counties. The association uses a consensus-based policy committee process to bring together county commissioners and county staff to discuss issues of concern to local government that require changes to state statute as well as legislation under consideration by the Georgia General Assembly.
The Natural Resources and the Environment Committee promotes the protection and sustainable use of Georgia's natural resources. Issues that come before this committee include water supply, water quality, air quality, water and sewer utilities, land use planning and solid and hazardous waste management.
Commissioner Nix said, "I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve as second vice chairman of this committee and to work on legislative issues that have a direct impact on our community. White County is in a key location as it relates to water. I will work for the betterment and preservation of our natural resources both in the State of Georgia and White County.
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