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Peggy Merriss
Fellow

Peggy Merriss

Member Since 2022

Biography

With over 40 years of experience in local government leadership and management, I have had the opportunity to work with innovative programs and policies that engage, improve and expand the quality of life for community members and for organizations. I have had specific interests in making sure that financial stability and viability work in concert with supporting and advancing the community and organization strategic plans. I have a strong interest in making public art and public spaces available, welcoming and inspiring. My work has always been guided by the principle of the Athenian Oath which is to leave a place not only the same, but "greater and more beautiful than it was transmitted to me."

History of Employment

Position Division Organization Start End
Executive Director Georgia City/County Management Association 2022 Present
CEO Merriss Management & Leadership Consulting 2019 Present
Acting City Administrator City of Pine Lake, Georgia 2020 2022
Interim City Manager City of Sandy Springs, Georgia 2019 2020
City Manager City of Decatur, Georgia 1983 2018
Research Assistant Institute of Government University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1982 1983
Congressional Intern Representative Jack Brinkley United States House of Representatives 1981 1981

Expertise

Primary Sector

Local

Primary Functions

Budgeting and Finance City Management Communications and Marketing Change Management Human Capital Organizational Structure/Design/Development Performance Measurement Risk Management Strategic Planning
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