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Councils Update – September 2024 

Council Update 9-24

As the only non-profit Association in Georgia founded by manufacturers and solely focused on manufacturing, GAM’s member-led councils are a vital part of our work. Many of our member-companies are represented on our Councils, but there is always room for more. These upcoming Council meetings are virtual, making it easy to attend. Upcoming  meetings include:

 

The Environmental Quality Council will meet on Tuesday, October 15,  from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.

The agenda will include:

  • The State of Georgia’s recently published PFAS strategy including impacts on permitting, and other key developments in this area;
  • An update on the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams;
  • A discussion on Title V Permit Fee changes;
  • Appointment of a Vice Chair for the Council. If you are interested in serving as Vice Chair of the Environmental Quality Council, please email Clay Jones (cjones@gamfg.org) and Brittney Hull (bhull@gamfg.org) by COB, Friday, October 4;
  • Clay Jones and Brittney Hull will review the GAM Policy Framework and lead a discussion on GAM policy positions with regarding environmental issues;
  • Open discussion regarding environmental regulatory and legislative matters ahead of the 2025 Session;
  • Council members weighing options for the 2025 Engagement Plan.

Members: click here to register.

 

The Tax Council will meet on Monday, October 21, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.

The agenda will include:

  • Planning the full 2025 engagement schedule;
  • Addressing latest tax Issues with Jonathan Feldman, GAM’s Tax Counsel, who will lead a discussion on the following timely issues of relevance;
  • Clay Jones and Brittney Hull will review recently distributed Policy Framework and lead a discussion on GAM policy positions with regard to tax policy;
  • Open discussion on members’ tax issues and other regulatory and legislative matters ahead of the 2025 session.

Members: click here to register.

 

The Legislative and Public Policy will meet on Friday, October 25, from 10:00-11:00 AM.

The agenda will include:

  • Off-Season Activities and Initial 2025 Prep, including mapping GAM’s legislative action agenda for 2025;
  • A discussion on GAM’s Policy Framework, led by Clay Jones and Brittney Hull;
  • Council members weighing options for the 2025 Engagement Plan.

Members: click here to register.

 

 

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