New Supervisors Institute
Session I DRAFT Agenda:
| DAY 1: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 |
| 8:00 AM |
8:30 AM |
Coffee and Networking |
| 8:30 AM |
8:45 AM |
Institute Welcome
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| 8:45 AM |
9:15 AM |
What Does it Mean to be a County Supervisor? |
| 9:15 AM |
10:30 AM |
The First 90 Days: What to Expect - How to Prepare |
| 10:30 AM |
11:30 AM |
Working with Others to Get Stuff Done |
| 11:30 AM |
1:00 PM |
Board/Executive Roles and Relationships |
| 1:00 PM |
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Recap and Adjourn for the Day |
| DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 |
| 8:00 AM |
8:30 AM |
Coffee and Networking |
| 8:30 AM |
9:15 AM |
The Clerk of the Board: Their Role, Your Relationship |
| 9:15 AM |
10:15 AM |
When the Unexpected Occurs |
| 10:15 AM |
11:45 AM |
Roles and Responsibilities of County Counsel - and the Laws You Need to Know |
| 11:45 AM |
12:00 PM |
CSAC Overview |
| 12:00 PM |
12:30 PM |
Summary of Session I and Overview of Session II and III |
Session II Highlights
Thursday-Friday, March 4-5, 2021
- The county budgeting process and financial management
- Counties, the state budget and the fiscal relationship with the state
- Effective advocacy – working with your state legislators
- Overview of current county policy and legislative issues
- Introduction to county health, mental health and social services
- Land use planning and infrastructure
- How to chair effective public meetings and hearings
Given the current COVID-19 situation, session II will be held via Zoom unless we can meet in person.
Session III Highlights
Thursday-Friday, July 8-9, 2021
- Working effectively with county employees and employee organization
- Making effective decisions in a political environment: disappointing constituents
- Building and maintaining trust and credibility with each other and the community
- Successful media relations and use of the media
- Board and county roles in emergencies and disasters
- Working with and engaging your constituents
- Building relationships with other government agencies and governing boards
- Reflections on your first six months in office and the questions you still have
Session III will be held in Sacramento, unless COVID-19 prevents us from doing so, then it will be held via Zoom.