SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Billy Beckett has served in local government administration for more than thirty five years. During his career
he has successfully managed communities in four states, ranging in population from 15,000 to 150,000
residents. As a professional government manager who, previouslty possessed Credentialed status with the
International City/County Managers Association, he operates firmly and effectively within the context of a
team and goal oriented environment. As a result. He has directly or indirectly helped to guide the successful
completion of the following cumulative tasks during the course of his career:

FINANCE
Preparation, submission and implementation of general operating budgets up to $58 million and annual
capital projects exceeding $150 million

Review and preparation of recommendations relative to external budgets proposed by quasi-governmental

agencies, such as school boards, water and sewer authorities, social service agencies and economic
development councils

Implementation of appropriate financial management techniques and has been the recipient of the
Government Finance Officers Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Distinguished Budget
Award

Design and implementation of Capital Improvements Programs

Implementation of Comprehensive Banking Services Agreements

Identification and diversification of available, alternative revenue producing measures

Maintenance of fiscal stability and high quality service delivery within dynamic operational environments

HUMAN RESOURCES
Successfully recruited and employed highly qualified staff and has also provided Executive Search services
to assist 3 small Cities in employing professional City Managers

Services as Chief Personnel Officer with hiring, training and disciplinary authority for appropriate staff

Management responsibility for up to 800 employees with direct responsibility for Department/Division Heads
providing various technical, administrative and professional community and organizational services

Participation in the establishment and continued implementation of Uniform Personnel Management

systems to include pay and classification systems and development and refinement of regulations

Establishment of comprehensive employee safety programs

Participated in the successful negotiation of collective bargaining agreements associated with unionized
sanitation and fire services employees

Recipient of National Association of Counties and Association of County Commissioners of GA recognition

for design and implementation of an employee-training curriculum

SERVICE DELIVERY

Successful delivery of comprehensive, traditional full-range local government services and participation in
certain non-traditional services to include weatherization and housing rehabilitation programs, County
Museum, Veterans Services, social services agencies, education budget review, park concessions
municipal marina, community redevelopment district, water reservoir construction, wetlands mitigation, reef
construction, and various public infrastructure construction and improvement projects

Recipient of recognition from NACO and ACCG for innovations in the provision of fire and emergency
services operations

Establishment of a fleet management program to enhance the productivity and utilization of vehicles and
equipment and to involve multi-governmental participation, including schools
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Summary of Accomplishments
Billy Beckett

SERVICE DELIVERY CONTINUED:

Refined planning and zoning functions, consolidated general properties and parks and recreation
maintenance functions and general administrative services to promote the more efficient use of resources

Initiated revisions to the comprehensive planning process to include updated land use elements, traffic and
thoroughfare planning and environmental elements

Significant involvement in negotiations to consolidate the E-911 function with other municipalities

Expanded automation of information services from a bookkeeping function to a comprehensive data

processing and information services division

Involved in the design and implementation of self-insurance programs for workers compensation, dental,
vision and medical insurance for employees, resulting in substantial savings

Participated in the privatization of solid waste functions and fleet management services

Participated in policy making activities associated with a Community redevelopment District to include
zoning categories, planning, signage and height restrictions.

Participated in activities relative to the design and construction of a jail and judicial administration facility

Participated in significant upgrades to water system infrastructure to include the construction of two
reservoirs, two water treatment plants and appurtenant improvements throughout the system

Participated in the renovation of a retail center into a County administrative complex

Participated in the design and construction of a modern library facility

Participated in the completion of multiple parks and recreation facilities, including athletic fields, walking
paths and passive recreation amenities

Coordinated multiple activities associated with regional governance to include comprehensive planning,
environmental issues, transportation activities, senior citizen services and many other activities requiring
state or federal gate keeping action

INTERGOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES

Attained membership in the Atlanta Regional Leadership Institute

Graduate of the Virginia Institute for Economic Development

Served on various State and Regional Advisory Committee including the GA Department of Community
Affairs, GA Department of Highways and Transportation, GA Department of Natural Resources, the Atlanta
Regional Commission, the GA Association of County Commissioners, the GA Municipal Association, the GA
Association of Regional Development Centers and others

Trained Mediator, GA Department of Community Affairs

Facilitated intergovernmental consolidation and shared services as a member of the Fayette Futures
Committee. Significantly involved in the multi-jurisdictional deliberation of tax equity issues and related
matters

Member, National Association of Counties Land Use and Environmental Policy Committee

Member, GA Association of Counties Environmental Policy Committee and various ad hoc advisory
committees