The Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Presents Two Programs Addressing the Fundamentals of City Management

The 2010 William “King” Cole Effective Local Government Series

Session I—Basics

January 28-29, 2010
Texas Municipal Center
First Floor Conference Room
Austin

This session is limited to the first 75 paid registrants.

Session II—Advanced

March 25-26, 2010
DoubleTree Hotel
Campbell Centre
Dallas

Who Should Attend?
New city managers
Assistant city managers
Department heads
College and university students
Those who aspire to become a city manager
YOU!

About the William “King” Cole Series
This nationally respected educational program—named posthumously in honor of William “King” Cole, a respected friend to TCMA and former Texas city manager—focuses on knowledge, commitment, and ethics in the spirit of “King.”

Session I of the William “King” Cole Series introduces the fundamentals of city management—the basic, core duties and responsibilities of today’s city management professional—and Session II continues to build on this foundation by presenting different educational modules to complement what was learned previously. Both sessions feature comprehensive discussion, top-notch instruction, and ample networking opportunities.

Please note that these two sessions are independent of each other. Although most people attend both sessions, attendance at Session I is not a prerequisite for attending Session II.

Agenda - Session I - Basics

Texas Municipal Center – First Floor Conference Room
1821 Rutherford Lane
Austin

Thursday, January 28

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45 a.m.

Welcome

TCMA President Courtney Sharp, City Manager, Midland

8:45 – 9:15 a.m.

Making the Connection

This session will discuss collaboration and networking opportunities that are key elements to the city management profession.

David Harris, Assistant City Manager, Schertz; and Lambert Little, City Administrator, Hico

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

How Did We Get Here? A History of the City Management Profession

A former city manager and the author of City Government That Works: The History of Council-Manager Government in Texas explains how the council-manager form of government evolved.

Terrell Blodgett, Mike Hogg Professor Emeritus in Urban Management, LBJ School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.

Break

10:30 a.m. – Noon

Basic Duties of a City Manager

Addresses ICMA Practices Groups 3 (Functional and Operational Expertise and Planning), 5 (Quality Assurance), 6 (Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation), and 10 (Budgeting)

What does a day in the life of a city manager look like? In a nutshell, what are the essential responsibilities of a city manager?

TCMA President Courtney Sharp, City Manager, Midland; and Ken Roberts, City Manager, Selma

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Luncheon

1:15 – 2:30 p.m.

The Ethical Realities of Public Service

Addresses ICMA Practices Groups 5 (Quality Assurance) and 6 (Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation)

What are the basic concepts of public sector ethics? What practical, specific procedures can you establish to help make ethics an integral part of your personal and organizational life?

Karen Daly, Assistant City Manager, Sugar Land; and Nick Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, Texas City

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Break

2:45 – 4:00 p.m.

The Fundamentals of Budgeting and Finance

Addresses ICMA Practices Groups 3 (Functional and Operational Expertise and Planning) and 10 (Budgeting)

How do you develop a fiscally-sound budget for your city? What policies and procedures can you adopt to help you maintain the stability of your organization’s finances?

Clifford Blackwell, Finance Director, Forest Hill; and Frank Simpson, City Manager, Missouri City

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Roundtable Discussions with Area City Managers

Brenda Eivens, City Manager, Cedar Park; Bert Lumbreras, Assistant City Manager, Austin; Tom Mattis, City Manager, Kyle; Rick Menchaca, City Manager, San Marcos

Friday, January 29

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Council/Manager/Staff Relations

Addresses ICMA Practices Groups 5 (Quality Assurance) and 6 (Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation)

How do city management professionals establish and maintain successful relationships and work effectively with the city council and city staff?

Brenda Eivens, City Manager, Cedar Park; Jennifer Fadden, City Manager, Colleyville; and Shana Yelverton, City Manager, Southlake

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15 – 11:45 a.m.

Municipal Law 101

Addresses ICMA Practices Groups 3 (Functional and Operational Expertise and Planning) and 12 (Human Resources Management)

With which basic municipal laws must you be familiar? Statutes covering such issues as open government, ethics, employment, and purchasing will be discussed.

Scott Houston, Director of Legal Services, Texas Municipal League; and Laura Mueller, Legal Counsel, Texas Municipal League

11:45 a.m. – Noon

Questions and Answers

Noon

Adjourn

Agenda - Session II - Advanced

DoubleTree Hotel Campbell Centre
Dallas

Thursday, March 25

7:30 – 8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 – 8:15 a.m.

Welcome and Continental Breakfast

TCMA President Elect Bill Keffler, City Manager, Richardson

8:15 – 8:45 a.m.

Making the Connection

This session will discuss collaboration and networking opportunities that are key elements to the city management profession.

David Harris, Assistant City Manager, Schertz; and Lambert Little, City Administrator, Hico

8:45 – 10:00 a.m.

Leadership

Addresses ICMA Practices Groups 1 (Staff Effectiveness), 2 (Policy Facilitation), 5 (Quality Assurance), 6 (Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation), 8 (Democratic Advocacy and Citizen Participation), 14 (Advocacy and Interpersonal Communication), 17 (Integrity), and Ethics

What skills are necessary for you to be an effective and respected leader of your staff, advisor to your city council, and servant to your citizens? How can you inspire and motivate those you lead and serve?

TCMA Past President Tom Muehlenbeck, City Manager, Plano

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15 – 11:45 a.m.

Communicating Effectively Both Internally and Externally

Addresses ICMA Practices Groups 8 (Democratic Advocacy and Citizen Participation), 14 (Advocacy and Interpersonal Communication), and 16 (Media Relations)

Everyone agrees that it is essential for city officials to develop good communication skills to deliver the city’s message. But what specifically are those skills, and how do you go about developing them?

Lea Dunn, Deputy City Manager, Addison; and Anna Doll, Deputy City Manager, Grand Prairie

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Luncheon

1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Managing City Council, City Staff, and Family Expectations

Addresses ICMA Practices Groups 1 (Staff Effectiveness), 17 (Integrity), and 18 (Personal Development)

In a profession where there is no such thing as a nine-to-five, Monday-through-Friday schedule, how do you balance all the aspects of your life that need attention—professional, family, social, and personal?

Karen Daly, Assistant City Manager, Sugar Land; Kim Foutz, Assistant City Manager, Temple; and Bob Hart, City Manager, Kennedale

2:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Economic Development and Growth Issues

Addresses ICMA Practices Groups 3 (Functional and Operational Expertise and Planning), 4 (Citizen Service), and 5 (Quality Assurance)

Allen Bogard, City Manager, Sugar Land; Joe Esch, Executive Director Business and Intergovernmental Relations, Sugar Land; and John Kessell, Executive Director of Development Services, McKinney

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Do’s and Don’ts of Business and Social Etiquette

David Harris, Assistant City Manager, Schertz

Friday, March 26

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Human Resources and City Management

Addresses ICMA Practices Groups 3 (Functional and Operational Expertise and Planning), 4 (Citizen Service), 5 (Quality Assurance), and 12 (Human Resources Management)

This session explores the purpose and role of human resources and demonstrates how an effective human esources department assists city management in proactively addressing issues relative to talent acquisition and retention, employee relations management, training/development, and workplace conflict—all of which are facilitated through two-way communication.

Martha Butz, Human Resources Director, Highland Village; and Tadd Phillips, Human Resource Director, McKinney

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15 – 11:45 a.m.

New City Managers’ Experiences: Be Careful What You Wish for…

Addresses ICMA Practices Groups 3 (Functional and Operational Expertise and Planning), 4 (Citizen Service), and 5 (Quality Assurance)

Newly appointed city managers discuss their experiences as “new kids on the block” and describe what they wished they would have known before their appointment.

Linda Humble, City Manager, Rowlett; Bruce Pearson, City Manager, Cibolo; and George Salzman, City Manager, La Coste

11:45 a.m. – Noon

Questions and Answers

Noon

Adjourn

General Information

REMINDER: SESSION I IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 75 PAID REGISTRANTS!

Registration and Fees

Session I: Register by 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday, January 15, and receive the discounted early registration fee of $250. You will save $50 off the standard registration fee! For registrations received at TML after 5:00 p.m. (CST) on January 15, the registration fee is $300.

Session II: Register by 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday, March 12, and receive the discounted early registration fee of $250. You will save $50 off the standard registration fee! For registrations received at TML after 5:00 p.m. (CST) on March 12, the registration fee is $300.

SPECIAL NOTE! If you register for BOTH sessions by January 15, 2010, the total fee is only $395!

The registration fee includes your tuition, course materials, continental breakfast on Thursday and Friday, lunch on Thursday, and daily refreshments.

Cancellation and Substitution Policy

If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, a $45 cancellation fee will be assessed if written cancellation is received by 5:00 p.m. (CST) on January 15 if you registered for Session I or March 12 if you registered for Session II. No refunds will be honored after January 15 or March 12, respectively.

Hotel Accommodations

Session I:

DoubleTree North Hotel – 2.32 miles to the Texas Municipal Center The 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, call 512-454-3737 and mention the Texas Municipal League corporate account number 560030697.

Holiday Inn Express – 3.21 miles to the Texas Municipal Center The 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. To receive this rate, call 512-821-0707 and mention the Texas Municipal League.

Hyatt Place Austin-North Central – 1.72 miles to the Texas Municipal Center The Hyatt Place Austin-North Central, located at 7522 North IH-35, is offering a room rate of $119, including a continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and parking. You can make reservations online at www.AustinNorthCentral.place.hyatt.com using the group/corporate code CR33233, or call 888-492-8847 or 512-323-2121 and mention the Texas Municipal League.

La Quinta – 1.65 miles to the Texas Municipal Center La Quinta, located at 7622 North IH-35, has a room rate of $84 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, call 512-467-1701 and mention the Texas Municipal League.

Session II:

DoubleTree Hotel Campbell Centre, located at 8250 North Central Expressway in Dallas, is offering a $114 rate for single and double. Call 214-691-8700 and make reservations under the name Texas City Management Association, William “King” Cole. For this rate and room availability to be honored, reservations must be made by March 3. Complimentary covered and surface parking are available.

Dress Code

The dress code for all workshop functions is business casual. Please remember that meeting room temperatures vary and plan accordingly.

Car Rentals (two choices)

AVIS discounts are available by making reservations online at www.avis.com or by phone at 800-331-1600. The Avis World Wide Discount (AWD) Number is J867208. Enterprise Corporate Class discounts are available at www.enterprise.com, or by calling 800-736-8222. Your Corporate Class number is Y21222 and can be accessed by entering the association acronym, TEX, at the Corporate Reservation section of the Web site.

Special Accommodations

Please let us know on the registration form if you need special accommodations of any kind. WE WANT TO HELP! In order to respond to any special requests, we would appreciate as much advance notice as possible. Thank you.

Questions

Please call us at 512-231-7400, or e-mail wkcole@tml.org, if you have any questions. We’re here to help.

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