§ 74-121. Findings.

(a)

The Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act of 1990 (O.C.G.A. § 12-8-20 et seq.) requires all local governments in Georgia to prepare or be included in a comprehensive solid waste management plan.

(b)

The state's minimum planning standards and procedures for solid waste management, as promulgated by the state department of community affairs, require local governments to update the short-term work program (STWP) of their solid waste plan at least every five years in order to remain in compliance with state law and eligible to receive solid waste grants, loans and permits.

(c)

A coordinated planning process has resulted in a short-term work program covering the county and the City of Hartwell.

(d)

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Mountains RDC have reviewed the short-term work program update and found it to be in compliance with the minimum planning standards and procedures for solid waste management.

(Res. of 4-6-1998)