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 We want your input! Take a survey to help us plan.
AWC wants your input to develop a new strategic plan. Take the survey to help us learn what AWC issues, services, and educational opportunities matter most to you. The survey deadline has been extended until Friday, August 17. Survey findings will help shape the AWC Board of Directors discussion at their strategic planning retreat this fall. It takes about ten minutes to complete. We appreciate your time and input.
 Register for AWC Member Expo
October 18-19 | Chelan
Register for this popular annual conference and hear about risk management, benefits, prevention, policies, rates, legal issues, and more! Explore new products and services. Learn how to save time while maximizing program benefits, and investing in your employees. For members of AWC’s Member Pooling Programs.
Billions in loans and grants for rural water infrastructure projects
An estimated $600+ billion is needed over the next 20 years to upgrade our nation’s water and wastewater systems. Many small and rural water systems lack access to affordable financing. But this year, USDA Rural Development has $4 billion in direct loans and $1 billion in grants now available to help rural communities build or upgrade their water infrastructure. More
WSDOT Consolidated Grant Program
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has approximately $62 million available in funding through their Consolidated Grant Program. Local governments are eligible to apply, and submissions are due on September 14. More
 Listen and learn
At Annual Conference, Ferndale Mayor Jon Mutchler taught us ten tips for effective local leadership. Read all ten, and be sure to check out the final tip – it’s especially important. More
 AWC's JobNet is the place for cities and towns to post job openings.
Prices for AWC JobNet ad postings vary based on AWC membership. Cities get job postings for as low as $35 and Associate Members for as low as $70 when purchased as a 10-pack.
Great jobs. Strong candidates. Low cost.
Featured jobs
City of Issaquah | Support Services Manager
City of Renton | Senior Network Systems Specialist
City of Wenatchee | Project Engineer
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State Auditor billing rates
As of January 1, hourly billing rates for the Washington State Auditor’s Office local government audit work will go up from $95 to $100. The rate for fraud investigations will be $125, and the rate for auditors in travel status will be $75. These changes in billing rates are being introduced in order to fund salary increases for the auditor job classification. More
Learn how to use surplus properties for affordable housing 
August 15 | Webinar
Cities and other local governments now have new authorities to dispose of surplus property at less than market value for affordable housing purposes. Learn about the new law and what it means for cities. Explore case studies with similar laws and hear about opportunities from the perspective of housing advocates. More
Two weeks left! Attend AWC’s municipal budgeting & financial management workshop
August 23-24 | Leavenworth
A local government's budget document is important. More than a bunch of numbers, it is your primary tool for prioritizing and addressing community needs. This workshop will teach you to weave performance measures into the budget document, spot red flags early, and explore ways of engaging residents in the budgeting process. More
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