Fulton County Named Best In Nation In Civic Engagement

FULTON COUNTY, GA -- Fulton County has been named one of the best in the nation when it comes to keeping the public informed about the ins and outs of the county government and its operations.

The National Association of Counties has recognized Fulton County as a 2017 NACO Achievement Award Winner.

On April 28, Fulton County’s Strategy and Performance Management Office (SPMO) was named the 2017 NACO Achievement Award Winner under the category Civic Education and Public Information.

The office was recognized for its tasks of facilitating public engagement efforts in developing the county's Strategic Plan, as well as for the citizen-centered performance measures and public-facing Performance Management System that was implemented.

The award is given in 18 different categories to reflect the vast and comprehensive services provided by the recognized counties. Fulton County will be recognized at the 2017 NACO Annual Conference and Exposition July 21-24 in Franklin County, Ohio.

“I am enthusiastic and quite proud of the work of our entire Board of Commissioners, and more importantly the rank and file workers who make this happen every day for our citizens,” said County Commission Chairman John Eaves. “We plan to continue to be the leader in metro Atlanta and in the Southeastern United States when it comes to engaging the public and improving governmental transparency.”

This NACO Civic Education and Public Information Award acknowledges Fulton County as a national leader in government transparency and constituent engagement. This accolade has allowed for discussions within the Fulton County Finance Department to be focused on employing the platform's capabilities around fiscal transparency and converse with surrounding areas, such as Alpharetta, East Point, and John's Creek, on collaborating to share public data using a common platform.

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