Director's Notes It is a little early for you to be thinking about the Annual Conference, but the City of Spearfish and the League Staff have been working on it for a while now, and we want to make sure you are planning to attend. This year’s event promises to be one of the best ever, and the City is very excited to have the opportunity to have you all there, and is arranging some fascinating new features for you all to learn and enjoy. The Conference schedule allows all affiliate groups to meet on either Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning, and condenses the most intensive portions for the elected officials into the Thursday and Friday meetings. We realize it is often difficult for elected people to get away for the entire conference, so we hope you will be able to attend at least the two days – and the fall days in the Hills are really something to look forward to!
have in store on this, but it is guaranteed to be a great time for all. And of course, your days will be packed with informative training, learning opportunities, and the chance to discuss your local issues with your peers on the statewide level. At a registration fee of $100, which includes all the training sessions for three days, two breakfasts, two luncheons, and a dinner and entertainment, this is certainly the best deal your city will make all year! Please see the agenda outline on page 6 for more information, and watch the magazine and your mail for more details! Until next month, remember we are always available at 1-800-658-3633 or yvonne@sdmunicipalleague.org. Yvonne Taylor Executive Director
For those who are able to get away for more, there will be an entire program of interest to you, beginning on Wednesday morning and continuing until Friday at noon.
2014 Elected Officials Workshop
Another exciting opportunity is Wednesday evening event, allowing you to have some time on your own to explore all the City has to offer. We hope to arrange some “deals” for you with local businesses and establishments, also.
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Our Thursday evening event will again be a highlight of the conference, with the banquet and a most amusing entertainment…you’ll just have to wait to hear what we
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All elected officials are welcome to attend this five hour crash course on municipal government. Topics of interest are: Budgeting and Understanding City Finances; Best Practices on How to Manage City Staff when you are a Part Time Elected Official; Understanding Work Comp and Liability Issues; How to Conduct Effective and Efficient Meetings; and Open Meetings, Open Records and Executive Sessions. We realize your time is important and plan to give you the very best information and resources possible in a short time. We hope to see you in July. Agenda and registration form will be posted online at www.sdmunicipalleague.org/sdmlevents and sent via email.
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