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April 17, 2019

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CityVoice podcast logoRegister now for AWC’s 86th Annual Conference! Certificate of Municipal Leadership program
June 25-28 | Spokane
AWC’s Annual Conference offers something for everyone. With a city-focused agenda, general sessions, concurrent sessions, mobile tours, networking opportunities, and social events, all designed to educate and inspire. Earn 10 credits towards your Certificate of Municipal Leadership. Return to your community with renewed ideas, insights, and contacts.

2019 Nominating Committee report
The AWC Board Nominating Committee met on April 12 to review application materials submitted by potential candidates for the open officer and director positions on the AWC Board of Directors. Read the committee’s second report to see who is running for the AWC Board. The committee will reconvene in Spokane on Tuesday, June 25 to interview the candidates.

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Highlights from Monday’s Legislative Bulletin:

Action needed to support MTCA reforms
The Senate is considering a bill that significantly reforms the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and provides new revenues for city priorities such as toxic cleanup and dedicated stormwater funding. Let your delegation know how important this is to your city. More

Key density bill
One of the key housing-related bills advancing this session, HB 1923, passed the Senate over the weekend. Amendments made on the Senate floor contain our advocated-for provisions to retain local decision-making authority, provide the necessary flexibility to address cities’ unique housing challenges, and include resources to assist with the cost of implementation. More

Lodging Tax Report deadline
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The deadline for mandatory reporting of 2018 lodging tax expenditure data is May 15, 2019. Cities and counties that collect lodging tax are required to report annual expenditures to the Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee’s (JLARC) website. If your city has not yet completed its report, please submit the data by the May 15 deadline.

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JobNet logoDid you know?

  • Over 600 individuals have alerts set so they can view your new posting the moment it is made.
  • Collectively, the postings on AWC JobNet receive an average of over 11,000 views per month.

Great jobs. Strong candidates. Low cost. Post your jobs on AWC JobNet today!

City of Mount Vernon| Human Resources Director

City of Pasco| Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Renton| Capital Projects Manager

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Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-Based Program
The Bureau of Justice Assistance issued a grants notice for a Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-Based Program to support first responders and provide for the needs of crime victims; support diversion and alternatives to incarceration programs for non-violent individuals who come in contact with the justice system as a result of the abuse of illicit and prescription opioids; implement and enhance prescription drug monitoring programs; promote cross-system planning and coordination of service delivery; and reduce the incidence of fatal overdoses associated with opioid use. Applications are due June 5.

Body-Worn Camera Program and Implementation
The Bureau of Justice Assistance issued a grants notice for implementation of body-worn camera (BWC) programs in law enforcement agencies across the country. Components of the grant program include policy development, collaboration with other criminal justice agencies and community stakeholders, and adherence to evolving technological, training, and legal standards. Applications are due June 5.

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CityVoice podcast logoCityvision – All hands on tech
How has technology affected your city? This issue of Cityvision explores this and other questions as Washington cities confront the promise and perils of innovation.

 

 

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CityVoice podcast logoSee you at Small City Connectors! Certificate of Municipal Leadership program
April 23 | Darrington
April 24 |
South Bend
Check out these upcoming opportunities to connect with other city officials from small cities! Attend these free events to talk about programs with staff from AWC and the Washington Municipal Clerks Association, meet with your peers, and enjoy a catered dinner and door prizes.

Aligning your resources with your city’s strategic goals Certificate of Municipal Leadership program
May 22 | Webinar
In this intermediate-level course, explore how to effectively link the community’s goals to the resources needed to efficiently accomplish them. Leave this webinar equipped to ask the right questions to arrive at the best policy choice options, find the right information to help you make the best decisions on aligning resources and strategies, get support for your ideas from within your policy body and from your community, and work with others in your organization to align resources to progress. This webinar is the second installment in the four-part Elected Officials Essentials webinar series.

AWC trainings & events

Small City Connectors Certificate of Municipal Leadership program

Various dates

Various locations

Retro WorkSafe Employer

April 25

Gig Harbor

Retro Annual Meeting

May 1

Yakima

Labor Relations Institute Certificate of Municipal Leadership program

May 1-3

Yakima

Amazon Business & OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing

May 7

Webinar

RMSA Anti-harassment workshop Certificate of Municipal Leadership program

May 8, 29

Rosalia, Castle Rock

Elected Officials Essentials: Aligning your resources with your city’s strategic goals Certificate of Municipal Leadership program

Various dates

Various locations

Trust Annual Regional Meetings

Various dates

Various locations

2019 Legislative wrap-up Certificate of Municipal Leadership program

May 29

Webinar

Annual Conference Certificate of Municipal Leadership program

June 25-28

Spokane

Other trainings

Washington State Public Works Board regional trainings

Various dates

Various locations

WAPELRA spring training

April 23

Lacey

MRSC: Utility fiscal management series – Understanding the complexities of billing and collection

May 2

Webinar

Washington State Brownfields Conference

May 29-30

Spokane

Dept of Revenue Partnership meeting

May 29

Tumwater

Dept of Revenue Partnership meeting

June 6

Moses Lake

Local Government Public Records Act University

May 29, June 18

Spokane, Lynnwood

Department of Revenue Partnership meetings
May 29 | Tumwater
June 6 | Moses Lake

The Department of Revenue (DOR) is hosting its annual Local Government Partnership Meetings for local government finance staff in May and June. The meetings offer an opportunity to share information, get updates on tax policy, and connect with DOR staff. CPE credits are available at both meetings. Contact Alexis Warner at alexisw@dor.wa.gov with any questions.

 

 

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