Best Practices for the 'New Normal' in Local Agency Finance (webinar cosponsored with Cal-ICMA)
2-3:30 p.m., Thurs., March 18
[Target: general managers and finance professionals] Panel
***Advance registration required for this no-charge webinar:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/233761536
Panel Topics:
- Innovative approaches to evaluating programs to improve efficiency and reduce expenditures
- Strategies to generate new revenues
- Effective ways to manage personnel and benefit costs
Panelists:
- Russ Branson, Admin. Services Dir., Treasurer, Roseville
- Mary Bradley, Finance Dir., Sunnyvale
- Terri Cassidy, HR Director, and Tracy McCraner, Admin. Services Dir., Treasurer, Newport Beach
Target audience: general managers and finance professionals
CSMFO members who are CPAs are eligible to receive CPE credit for participating in this live webinar.
1. Register in advance for the webinar:
There is no charge for participating in the webinars, but each requires advance registration.
*** Advance registration required for this no-charge webinar.
2. Pick your audio option:
a. dial (646) 519-5883 [callers' PIN 7592#] to join the conference calls. (We encourage you to ask questions verbally during the webinar discussions.) You will pay whatever your regular telephone carrier charges are for this call. OR
b. access live audio via the web [powered by Granicus]--As an alternative to the dial-in number, you can now listen to live audio at the "Live Audio and Archives" tab. You'll also find archives of 2008 and 2009 panel sessions at that location.
3. Ask questions:
If you prefer, you may submit questions anonymously via email to cal-icma@donmaruska.com either in advance or via the webinar during the panel discussion. As moderator for the session, Don Maruska will pose the emailed questions. After a panel conference call occurs, a digital recording will be available at the "Live Audio & Archives" tab of www.cal-icma.org/coaching and www.csmfo.org/coaching.
Post-Webinar Group Discussions
Many agencies are organizing groups to listen to the calls (live or recorded) and discuss the topics among themselves after the calls. Some are summarizing their discussions and distributing them to managers throughout their organizations. Use the Cal-ICMA and CSMFO Coaching Programs as effective ways to enhance professional development in your agency. Here are some discussion starters for this session.
- How can we evaluate our services to deliver them more efficiently and make cuts, as needed?
- What revenue opportunities might we pursue to help balance our budget?
- How might we manage personnel and benefit costs more effectively?
MORE RESOURCES--See the "Coaching Corner" at www.cal-icma.org/coaching or www.csmfo.org/coaching for valuable resources to boost your career.
Enjoy the resources and support to thrive in local government.
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