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File #: 2025-1159    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 8/6/2025 In control: ERPS-Employee Relations & Public Safety Committee
On agenda: 8/19/2025 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Bright Futures Leadership Development Program (Purchasing Policy Exemption): Awarded to Columbus State University Leadership Institute. Amount not to exceed $300k.

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: HR & Merit System                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All Commission Districts

Bright Futures Leadership Development Program (Purchasing Policy Exemption): Awarded to Columbus State University Leadership Institute. Amount not to exceed $300k.

 

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Information Contact: Benita Ransom, Director, Human Resources

Phone Number: (470) 542-9502

 

PURPOSE:

To request approval of the contract with Columbus State University Leadership Institute to implement the Bright Futures Leadership Development Program (BFLDP), the County’s elite training, for use by the Department of Human Resources & Merit System. Services to include curriculum development, leadership training, counseling, and coaching to selected emerging leaders and aspiring managers for 10 months.

A contract will be developed and executed in a form acceptable to the County Attorney or his designee.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

Investing in BFLDP is a forward-thinking, fiscally responsible approach to drive long-term organizational excellence. This high-impact program enables DeKalb County to cultivate a robust pipeline of visionary leaders who are prepared, willing, and able to lead DeKalb County into the future.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Program included in the FY2025 department budget not to exceed $300K.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve Columbus State University Leadership Institute as the collegiate partner for the County’s Bright Futures Leadership Development Program and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the contract and all associated documents. To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents...