Nuts and Bolts of Human Resources in the Public Sector: Discovering the Fundamentals

8:45 – 10:00 a.m.
Public Information Act: Privacy and Personnel Records

Hadassah Schloss, Cost Rules Administrator, Office of the Attorney General, Open Records Division, Austin

Information that is available to the public and the proper way to release it can become dicey. When it comes to employee records, what about lawsuits and police matters? This session will sort out your questions and offer examples.

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Break

10:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Laws Unique to Human Resources in the Public Sector

Sheila Gladstone, Attorney at Law, Austin

Home Rule City? Civil Service? Local Government Code? There are a number of outside influences (otherwise known as laws!) that impact how we do business in a municipal environment. This session will provide a roadmap to navigate through these requirements.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch (provided)

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Elements of a Sound Compensation Plan

Katherine Ray, Partner, Ray & Associates, Austin

There are a number of ways to design a compensation plan; however, defensible plans have a number of elements in common. Attention to these basic components gives a plan credibility and longevity.

1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Successful Interviewing and Selection Techniques

Tracey Calloway, Human Resources Consultant, Georgetown

Are your new employees a good fit for your city? Once on the job, do they demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and attitude you thought they had? The answer may be found in the early stages of applicant screening.

2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Break

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Conducting Effective Internal Investigations

Joseph L. Parks, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP, Dallas

When an allegation of wrongdoing is made, the first steps taken to address the allegation may prove critical, if the complaint evolves into an external lawsuit or EEOC charge. More importantly, how a complaint is handled may influence whether the parties even decide to pursue the issue further.

Program Information

Register by June 6, 2008, and receive the discounted early registration fee of $125. You will save $50 off the standard registration fee! For registrations received at TML after June 6, 2008, the registration fee is $175. The registration fee includes tuition, handouts, lunch, and refreshment breaks. This class is limited to 80 participants.

If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, a $45 registration cancellation fee will be assessed if written cancellation is received by June 6, 2008. No refunds will be honored after June 6, 2008.

DoubleTree North Hotel, located at 6505 North IH-35, is offering a room rate of $109 (Friday-Saturday) or $129 (Sunday-Thursday) with one complimentary breakfast. To receive this rate, mention the Texas Municipal League corporate account number 560030697 when you call 512-454-3737.

Hampton Inn, located at 7619 North IH-35, is offering a room rate of $99, which includes a deluxe continental breakfast with a hot item each day. To receive this rate, dial 512-452-3300 and mention the Texas Municipal League.

Holiday Inn Express, located at 8500 North IH-35, is offering a room rate of $99, which includes a manager’s reception (Tuesday-Wednesday), breakfast bar, and free wireless. Call 512-821-0707.

Hyatt Place Austin North Central, located at 7522 North IH-35, is offering a room rate of $119, including a continental breakfast and free WiFi. Meals are served 24 hours a day. To receive this rate, mention the Texas Municipal League when you call 512-323-2121.

LaQuinta, located at 7622 North IH-35, has a room rate of $79 for one person, which includes a deluxe breakfast and a manager’s reception with food and beverage Monday-Thursday (5:30 – 7:00 p.m.). To receive this rate, mention the Texas Municipal League when you call 512-467-1701.

Radisson Hotel Austin North, located at 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, is offering a room rate of $89 single, $99 double. To receive this rate, call 800-333-3333 and ask for the Texas Municipal League’s local negotiable rate #30730.

For a list of additional hotels or a map to the Texas Municipal Center, please contact the Program Development Department at 512-231-7400.

Call AVIS at 800-331-1600 or make reservations on line at www.avis.com . The Avis World Wide Discount (AWD) Number is J867208 (Texas Municipal League).

Enterprise Corporate Class discounts are available at www.enterprise.com, or by calling 800-736-8222. Your Corporate Class number is Y21222. Enter TEX for the company name.

Let us know if you need special assistance of any kind. WE WANT TO HELP! In order to respond to any special request, we would appreciate as much advance notice as possible. Thank you.

Elected officials participating in the Texas Municipal League Institute (TMLI) program will receive credit for this workshop. CEU forms will be available on site at the registration desk.

Call TML's Program Development Department at 512-231-7400, or e-mail tmhra@tml.org.

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