About the East Cobb Civic Association

Established in 1982, the East Cobb Civic Association, Inc. (ECCA) represents approximately 9,000 households throughout East Cobb County. ECCA is a forum for neighborhoods to hear from representatives of government and community organizations on important issues. It also provides a network where Homeowner Associations can share information concerning the management of their subdivisions. As a coalition representing the interests of the entire community, ECCA has been instrumental in shaping county government policy and decision-making to improve the quality of life not only in East Cobb, but throughout the county.

Board of Directors

Officers

Committees

Bylaws

Legislation Policy

2022 Annual Report

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2023 Board of Directors

  • Benjamin Alper
  • Libby Barnett
  • Jacquelyn Bettadapur
  • Chris Ensley
  • Jill Flamm
  • Richard Grome
  • Helga Hong
  • Chris Lindstrom
  • Marvin Shams
  • Roger Phelps – Parliamentarian

ECCA Board of Directors Biographies - 2023

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2023 Officers

President: Richard Grome
First Vice President: Jill Flamm
Second Vice President: Chris Lindstrom
Secretary: Chris Ensley
Treasurer: Marvin Shams

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Committees

Bylaws

Bylaws

Review Bylaws and determine if ECCA actions and procedures are in compliance. Recommend changes and oversee that changes are properly authorized and legislatively compliant.

  • Chairperson: Marvin Shams

Code Amendments

Code Amendments

Distribute code amendments to board when county proposes code changes, usually quarterly. Make initial recommendation on changes to board for discussion. Lead discussion at general membership meeting. Write up recommendations to go to Board of Commissioners. 

  • Chairperson: Richard Grome

Community Events

Community Events

Adopt-A-Mile Subcommittee:

Interface with county on Adopt-a-Mile dates and arrange for pickup of bags. Store the ECCA vest and bags used in the pickup. Inform membership of other Keep Cobb Beautiful events.

  • Chairperson: Helga Hong

Safety Appreciation Subcommittee:

Promote and provide periodic recognition of East Cobb’s safety personnel through luncheons and other such activities.

  • Chairperson: Kelly Ryan

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Distribute comprehensive plan amendments to ECCA board, usually annually at the beginning of the year, and make initial recommendations for discussion. Write up recommendations to go to Board of Commissioners. 

  • Chairperson: Chris Lindstrom

Meeting Arrangements

Meeting Arrangements

Reserve meeting rooms for board and general meetings. Arrange for refreshments (coffee and/or water and cookies) for general meeting. Alert Police Pct. 4 if speaker is government official and/or likely to draw a capacity crowd. 

  • Chairperson: Kelly Ryan

Membership

Membership

Increase membership, maintain membership database, send out annual membership invoices, and update new member applications.

  • Chairperson: Chris Ensley

Nominations & Elections

Nominations & Elections

Develop a list of qualified candidates for the Board of Directors, mail and/or electronically distribute elections ballots, count and verify the votes cast.

  • Chairperson: Chris Ensley

Public Relations

Public Relations

Promote ECCA meetings via various news outlets, and inform membership on key county and community activities through the monthly email blast. Update and maintain website. Provide advice and counsel on media relations matters.

  • Chairperson: Richard Grome

Zonings/Variances/OBIs

Zonings/Variances/OBIs

Review monthly zonings/variances/other business items and select which ones ECCA will take a position on. Determine case managers. Write summaries for distribution to board and general membership. Write ECCA recommendations for Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals & Variances, and Board of Commissioners. Present cases at the board and general meetings. Present our position at the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners meetings as deemed necessary.

  • Chairpersons: Richard Grome & Chris Lindstrom