This episode takes a brief look at the insurance industry and a 35-year partnership between OMAG and Midlands Management. Hosted by Bill Tackett and featuring Charles Caldwell, learn about Mr. Caldwell's involvement in the history of OMAG and his expertise within the insurance industry.

Learn more by visiting www.omag.org. 

Does your city run a computer-controlled water plant? Wastewater? Natural Gas? 

Learn what the risks are and hear from an expert in critical infrastructure cyber protection from SkyHelm Technologies, hosted by OMAG’s Kevin Sesock.

Episode 34 of the OMAG All Access podcast hosted by OMAG Executive Director, Suzie Paulson features Oklahoma State Fire Marshal, Keith Bryant. This discussion is regarding the role and duties of the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for enforcing the State Fire Code and the permitting processing prior to construction of many types of buildings anywhere in the State unless the City has provided the State Fire Marshal’s Office with approved documentation. 

Fire Marshal Bryant also discusses some of the ongoing issues with medical marijuana grow facilities and other construction projects and provides some contact information if you have questions about the Fire Marshal’s permitting and inspection process.

Episode 33 of the OMAG All Access Podcast is hosted by OMAG Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, Bill Tackett. Join Bill and Broken Bow City Manager, Vickie Patterson, as they discuss Mrs. Patterson's approach to the fast economic growth and tourism that Broken Bow has experienced. 

 Episode 32 of the OMAG All Access Podcast is hosted by OMAG Director of Technology Services, Kevin Sesock. Join Kevin and SkyHelm’s Travis Cleek and Casey Davis as they discuss cybersecurity threats against municipal utilities.

Learn more by visiting www.omag.org. 

 Episode 31 of the OMAG All Access Podcast is hosted by OMAG Law Enforcement Specialist, Kevin McCullough, as he talks to New Directions Account Representative, Cathi Macy, about OMAG's plan-participant benefit, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Effective February 1, 2020, OMAG began providing a free benefit for OMAG member/participant cities and towns and their employees and employee family members. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential counseling and resources to help your employees and their family members improve health and personal well-being. Whether you are wading through relationship issues, have financial or legal concerns, or are looking for ways to reduce stress, the EAP can help.

To take advantage of this free benefit call 800-624-5544 any time or visit eap.ndbh.com to login to the OMAG portal and use the Company Code: OMAG. 

On this episode of OMAG All Access, OMAG Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Bill Tackett, talks to Interim City Manager, Eric Benson, about interim city management assignments what’s expected and what works. Listen as Eric talks about his career and how he views the position of Interim City Manager. 

If you’ve represented a city or town, you’ve probably found yourself digging into the Rules of Professional Conduct more often than expected, and especially during times of conflict between staff and/or elected officials. This video explores the question of who is the client, what duty you owe to the client, and communications with the client, as well as other ethical considerations for municipal attorneys. 

Episode 28 of the OMAG All Access Podcast is hosted by Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Bill Tackett, as he interviews former city manager Eric Benson about his tenure, career, and life. As well as his view of leadership and how it relates to serving your city and constituents. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

Every year OML selects a group of individuals who are interested in community leadership to participate in a series of 6 classes over a year. These classes are intended to improve and advance your leadership skills, as well as, build long-lasting relationships with other municipal professionals. The classes are held in six different cities in Oklahoma and are designed to be fun and informative.