Eatonton Council Member Janie Reid has been sworn in as a member of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Board of Directors for the 20232024 term. Reid holds a seat as District Six's first Vice President.
This year’s GMA board of directors was elected and installed during the organization’s annual convention, held late last month in Savannah.
“I am excited to have been elected to serve on this esteemed board,” Reid said. “It is truly an honor to serve in this capacity and work to assist other cities in providing leadership and advocacy that will assist municipal governments in becoming more innovative, effective, and responsive at the local, state, and federal levels.”
GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson welcomed Reid to her new role.
“We are pleased to have Council Member Janie Reid serving in this leadership position,” Hanson said. “Council Member Reid is well respected by her colleagues and will provide excellent guidance to the GMA Board of Directors.”
The 63-member board consists of active city officials, primarily mayors and council members from across the state. Seats also are designated for the presidents of the Georgia City-County Management Association, the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association, and the GMA City Attorneys Section, as well as the chair of the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System Board of Trustees.
GMA’s Board of Directors provides general oversight and guidance to the 537-member organization, adopts governance policies, and advocates for cities’ legislative interests at the state and federal levels.