Georgia Traditional
Manufacturers Association

GTMA Committees

GTMA's member services deliver unique value and measurable bottom line results.

GTMA keeps its members informed on key issues through white papers, newsletters and a series of legislative alerts and bi-weekly legislative bulletins. Through its committees chaired by senior executives of member companies, GTMA helps members operate and compete more effectively:

The Public Utility Rates and Energy Committee evaluates Georgia Power Company's requests for rate and fuel cost increases and supports the GTMA staff in its advocacy role before the Public Service Commission and General Assembly.

The Legislative Committee develops legislative priorities and works with the General Assembly to achieve GTMA's legislative goals.

The Environmental Quality Committee works with regulators to ensure reasonable environmental rules and regulations for manufacturers and to help members with compliance. The committee promotes environmental stewardship, helping members implement processes that sustain the environment and ensure quality production.

The Tax Committee develops proposals to reduce state income and sales tax burdens on manufacturers.

The Safety and Health Committee helps companies improve workplace safety and protect and improve the health of their workplace. The Committee oversees such programs as the GTMA annual safety contest, which provides standards for measuring safety performance and recognizes top-performing companies.

The Human Resources and Plant Management Committee helps members on critical issues such as immigration, best practices management and workers' compensation.

The Research Advisory Committee harnesses the resources of Georgia's research universities through the state-funded Traditional Industries Program, bringing industry leaders and university faculty together to develop and help manufacturers implement practical solutions to competitiveness issues.