Elected Essentials Workshops

New to city government or need a refresher on government fundamentals..

This program provides newly elected officials, experienced elected officials, and city staff with free training on the basics of municipal governance in Oregon.

Programming Includes:

• Public Meeting Law- OGEC Certified Training: This is the Oregon Government Ethics Commission certified Public Meetings training. Attendees will learn what constitutes a public meeting, the legal requirements associated with public meetings, what is a serial meeting, reasons to hold executive sessions, minute requirements, and more!

 

• Public Records: What City Officials Need to Know: Learn what is considered, and what is not considered, a public record, gain an understanding of the state’s record retention schedule, and develop an appreciation for the requirements related to the inspection and disclosure of public records.

 

• State Ethics: Understanding Your Legal Obligations: Learn about the requirements under Oregon’s Ethics laws and the applicability to public officials. Specifically covered in this session are gifts and gift exclusions; prohibited use of office; conflicts of interest; nepotism; outside employment; and statements of economic interest.

 

• Networking Lunch: Enjoy lunch while participating in a guided conversation with colleagues in your region led by Oregon City/County Managers Association (OCCMA) and Oregon Mayors Association (OMA) leadership.

 

• CIS Oregon: Legal Powers & Impediments Affecting Elected Officials: Learn common mistakes elected officials make that result in the city getting sued. Learn ways that cities can utilize CityCounty Insurance Services (CIS) to assist in employment law matters and risk management which will minimize your city’s legal exposures.

 

• Home Rule, Civics, and Parliamentary Basics: Take a crash course through Oregon’s Home Rule authority which sets the landscape for local governments to set policy and manage its own affairs without the need to obtain authority from a state legislature, except where preempted. Learn the basics of what Parliamentary Procedure is and how to use the procedures in your council meetings.

 

• The Dynamic Duo: City Staff and Elected Official Roles: Learn healthy habits of highly functioning city council addressing both the city council and city staff roles and responsibilities based on governing documents.

 

Registration is FREE and lunch is included.