Consolidation Planning grant funds may be used to develop a consolidation plan or fund other appropriate planning activities that must be completed before implementing a consolidation of services or local government units. Consolidation plans developed with Local Government Efficiency Grant funds must address the following:
(1) How the consolidation plan integrates with the comprehensive plan of each affected local government unit, if such units are subject to comprehensive planning requirements;(2) Staffing needs generated by the planned consolidation, including the disposition of current staff and the need for reducing or increasing the current staffing level;(3) Equipment needs generated by the planned consolidation, including the disposition of current equipment and the need for additional equipment;(4) Facility needs generated by the planned consolidation, including the disposition of current facilities and the need for renovation or purchase of additional facilities;(5) Timetable for completion of major tasks necessary to implement the consolidation of services or local government units; and(6) Breakdown of budgeted costs to implement the consolidation, including, but not limited to, capital improvements, equipment purchases and personnel costs.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-5-1-.11
O.C.G.A Secs. 36-86-4, 50-8-8.
Original Grant description entitled "Content of Consolidation Plans" received August 17, 1995.Submitted: Jul. 26, 1996.