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By ICMA
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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.
Dave O’Reilly, CivicPlus Chief Operating Officer
Mike Paciello, AudioEye Chief Accessibility Officer
TakeawaysThe Department of Justice has issued a final ruling on website accessibility, requiring compliance with specific timeframes based on population size and tax income.
Local governments need to establish a clear compliance plan, conduct an audit of their digital presence, and prioritize fixing frequently accessed pages.
Residents with disabilities should be involved in the feedback process to ensure their needs are met.
Building core competency within the organization and vetting vendors with deep domain expertise is crucial for successful implementation.
Chapters00:00 Introduction
02:44 Compliance Deadlines
08:20 The Role of Feedback and Resident Engagement
18:49 The Urgency of Compliance
22:16 Challenges and Vendor Selection
27:43 Ensuring Compliance and Building Competency
31:03 Conclusion
Resources
7 Steps to Meeting the DOJ's New Web Accessibility Ruling
Part Three
The successful response at the Texas Allen Outlet Mall shooting
Building Trust and Coordination
The Role of City and County Managers
Ensuring Training and Resources
ResourcesALERRT.org
UnitedOnGuns.org for free downloads on the Mass Shooting Playbook plus first 24 hours
Ten Essential Actions to Improve School Safety
Part Two
Leadership and Chain of Command
Collaboration between Law Enforcement and Fire Departments
Protocols and Tabletop Exercises
Challenges and Planning for Response in Rural Areas
The Chain of Survival and Models of Response
ResourcesALERRT.org
UnitedOnGuns.org for free downloads on the Mass Shooting Playbook plus first 24 hours
Ten Essential Actions to Improve School Safety
Part One
Introduction and Commitment to Local Solutions
Law Enforcement Preparedness Overview
Challenges of Box Checking and the Need for Ongoing Training
Training Expectations for Law Enforcement Officers
Funding Options and the Role of City Managers
Making Proper Response a Priority
Resources
ALERRT.org
UnitedOnGuns.org for free downloads on the Mass Shooting Playbook plus first 24 hours
Ten Essential Actions to Improve School Safety
Iris Lee, Public Works Director of Seal Beach, California
Shane Silsby, CEO and Founder of Silsby Strategic Advisors
(2:10) Question 1: "What’s your advice to encourage, nudge, (borderline force) employees to use and make the most of their available training programs and professional development funding?"
And how can local government leaders effectively implement workforce development programs to enhance the skills, knowledge, and overall professional growth of their employees in today's landscape of generational transitions?
(17:27) Question 2: Complaints about permitting are always one of the biggest issues for our support and communications teams. This remains a huge rift between residents and local governments. What can local government do better?
(26:23) Question 3:I serve in a public works department for a fairly large county. Our team constantly sees high profile projects get the budget and media attention while less visible but arguably more critical infrastructure needs are delayed or ignored. Even after increased Federal funding over the last few years. As leaders of a public works department, how do you set priorities? And how do you advocate during the budget/decision making process?
Resources
email [email protected] to send questions or ideas for the next Local Gov Life Advice.
Managing for Meteors: Preparing Local Government Leaders Before the Impact
Public Works Podcast
1:17: Question 1: “When do I know it’s time to leave my organization for other opportunities? Or am I better off sticking around and seeing what opens up?”
13:49 Question 2: "I've been the ACAO in a medium-sized town for six years. Recently they created a new second ACAO position. The new hire has a few more years experience. The exact split of responsibilities is unclear. And while this will eventually help ease my workload, I'm tasked with training this person who will likely end up competing when the CAO position eventually becomes open. How do I balance being a team player with my personal goals?
22:20 Question 3: "What’s the best way for an ACAO to gain experience working with council without overstepping the CAO"
Guests
Katherine Caffrey, principal & founder, NAVIS Consulting, former ACAO
Jeff Jenkins, deputy city manager, Taylor, Texas
Part two focuses on severance agreement negotiations.
Takeaways
Severance agreements are of utmost importance for city managers, providing protection and security in case of termination.
Negotiating severance agreements should consider the duration of payment and the inclusion of benefits.
Differentiating between cause and no cause in severance agreements is crucial to avoid ambiguity and potential legal disputes.
The inclusion of a clause related to the conviction of a felony in severance agreements provides clarity and protection for both parties.
The risk profile of severance agreements may vary depending on the stage of a career, with more leverage and negotiation power as experience and reputation increase.
Educating city councils on the importance of severance agreements can help ensure fair and reasonable negotiations.
Preparing for the worst and prioritizing personal and family protection in severance agreements is essential for city managers.
Resources
email [email protected] to send Warren a question about hiring, recruiting, or anything career-related.
Sumter Local Government Consulting
Part one focuses on internal and external pay paradox. Should an IT director or civil engineer make significantly more than a fire or police chief? With tight budgets, how can city/county managers and HR leaders attract top candidates and keep current employees morale up?
Resources
email [email protected] to send Warren a question about hiring, recruiting, or anything career-related.
Sumter Local Government Consulting
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