AWC Employee Benefit Trust 2019 rates announced
The AWC Trust Board of Trustees finalized 2019 rate increases. It’s good news for cities, as the increases are lower than industry trend again for 2019. More
 Five takeaways for cities from the FCC’s small cell preemption order
The FCC recently voted to enact harsh new preemptions of local authority over small cell wireless facility deployment and management of local rights-of-way. NLC has fought this preemption order through comments to the FCC and advocacy on Capitol Hill, and will continue the fight in all three branches of the federal government. Read NLC’s excellent synopsis to gain five takeaways for cities to learn what you can do. More
 U.S. Communities
Looking at ways to save time and money on procurement? U.S. Communities is a cooperative purchasing program that leverages the collective power of local governments across the nation to reduce the cost of goods and services. Learn more about cooperative purchasing in this 20-minute video. More
Weigh in on Public Works Board survey
The Public Works Board has partnered with other agencies to collect information about the needs of local governments. By filling out this survey, you can help them better understand how you expect to request capital project program funds in the next two to four years. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and the data will help advocate for future state investment in local infrastructure. The deadline is November 9. More
Two weeks left! BLS partner cities need to adopt business license ordinance
State law requires all cities to adopt changes to their business license ordinance (to include a minimum business activity threshold for non-resident businesses and a uniform definition of engaging in business) by January 2019. Cities that are partnered with the state's Business Licensing Service (BLS) have an earlier deadline of October 17, 2018. AWC has prepared model language to use in the ordinance. Read our white paper for more information and FAQ. More
 IACC Annual Conference
October 23-25 | Wenatchee
The Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council's (IACC) popular conference tackles infrastructure challenges faced by smaller communities throughout Washington. Learn how to gain access to important funding, discover how communities are bringing broadband to town, and gain a host of tools that you can take home to strengthen your infrastructure and public works. AWC provides one registration scholarship per city/town for small communities that want to attend the conference this year. More
 Mayor & Councilmember Handbook
AWC and MRSC’s joint handbook is the ultimate reference guide for mayors and councilmembers – especially those in cities and towns operating under the mayor-council form of government. Understand your role and discover how to work well with others to get things done at city hall. Topics include class and form of government, the mayor's or manager's role, the job of a councilmember, legislative advocacy, budget basics, resolving conflict, council meetings, ethics, and resources. More
 AWC's JobNet is the place for cities and towns to post job openings. With more than 12,000 hits from job seekers each month, AWC JobNet can help you find the qualified candidate for your organization. If you haven't already, learn how to activate your discount code and start using your free postings today. More
AWC JobNet pays tribute to building a career in Public Works!
City of Everett | Public Works Director
City of Auburn | Traffic Engineer
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 AWC’s 2019 Legislative Priorities announced!
The AWC Board voted to adopt six city legislative priorities for 2019. Discover the issues cities will focus on this legislative session and how you can dial in. More
Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave webinar, part one 
October 10 | Webinar
Paid family and medical leave is coming to Washington. Is your organization ready? In January 2019, the Employment Security Department (ESD) will begin collecting premiums in accordance with the new law, and benefits will become available to employees in 2020. This two-part AWC webinar series reviews what you need to know to comply. More
Elected Officials Essentials: Effective local leadership webinar
October 11 | Webinar
In the culminating event of this year’s EOE webinar series, our panel – prompted with several relatable scenarios – will discuss strategies for working effectively with others to successfully move initiatives forward. More
 Upcoming AWC Regional Meetings
October 4 | Port Orchard
October 9 | Ellensburg
October 10 | Spokane Valley
Regional Meetings are here! Share dinner with other city officials in your region as you discuss local issues and prepare for the 2019 legislative session. Join us at one of these three upcoming meetings, or check the list for other meetings near you. More
Cybersecurity essentials for local government leaders
October 18 | Webinar
Could your organization experience a major cybersecurity incident? Public sector organizations are the third most common victims of cyberattacks after financial institutions and healthcare organizations. The average cost to mitigate a public sector cyberattack is $8.2 million. This free MRSC webinar illuminates public sector organizations’ greatest vulnerabilities and explores the most important investments necessary to reduce risk. More
Adding Foundational Community Supports to your organization's book of business
October 18 | Webinar
The webinar will feature the importance of Foundational Community Supports and outline ways an interested organization can restructure their business to align in order to qualify and benefit from the new Medicaid resource. More
Learning from Los Angeles: The historical milestones that launched critical resources to address homelessness
November 1 | Webinar
Los Angeles is utilizing key ballot measures to address homelessness. This webinar will present on the historical context of Los Angeles’ supportive service and housing resource evolution and highlight key resources in California that are similar in Washington State that can be used to bolster supportive housing. More
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