CEQA compliance is an uphill battle - do you know what you're up against? The California Environmental Quality Act is the cornerstone of the state's environmental protection laws. CEQA is enforced by litigation and therefore tends to be a focus for lawsuits challenging the land use decisions of public agencies. Developing strategies for surviving potential litigation is an important aspect of preparing good CEQA documents. Attend this seminar...

Uncertain how public records and open meetings laws apply to you? Find out what Louisiana law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of public records and open meetings laws. Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent developments in the interpretation of these l...

NCMA's 51st Annual Aerospace + Defense Contract Management Training Forum will be held in San Diego, California, March 14–15, 2013, at the Westin San Diego. Charting the Course for Contract Management Excellence! This year's event focuses on four core competencies: • Fiscal Responsibility & Accountability • Ethics & Compliance • Collaboration in Government & Industry • Developing a Quality Workforce Atten...

The 360 Government Contracting Workshop is a weeklong immersion into the basic elements of government contracting taught by leading experts in their field, and is designed for new professionals in both government and industry. This program combines detailed discussion on the foundational history of government contracts including formation and awarding of government contracts. It will also cover the major FAR principles that every government co...

Discover how to navigate the minefields of CEQA with ease. Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding the administrative process. Gain winning strategies for navigating the labyrinth of EIR issues. Solve your toughest problems regarding project approval without worry. Avoid problems down the road by making sure you have all the latest information and survival tips. And that's not all!...

Water distribution rehabilitation is an urgent infrastructure problem and will be on the agenda of utilities, local governments, and industries for many years. Based on national studies, a large gap exists between current expenditures on water main rehabilitation and the investment levels needed to sustain system integrity. Many aging pipe segments are candidates for renewal and must be updated through funding from capital improvement programs...

Join SolarWinds leadership, Federal Systems Engineers, and other U.S. Federal Government users of SolarWinds software (Military, Civilian, and Contractors) at an in-person Federal User Group. Date: March 14, 2013 Time: 8:00 – 8:30 AM EDT Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 – 11:30 AM EDT Presentations and Networking Break Location: Hemisphere A Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue,...

About HCMD The Human Capital Management for Government Training Series brings together key stakeholders from throughout the Federal HR Community to discuss best practices for managing human capital, improving efficiency & advancing innovation. Launched in 2006, the series of events has evolved into the meeting place for strategic-level policy makers and operational-level HR managers, and often serves as the catalyst for new initiatives. Wh...

Uncertain how public records and open meetings laws apply to you? Find out what Ohio law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records and open meetings laws. Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent developments in the interpretati...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar at the Aerospace and Defense Contract Management Training Forum! The COR Member of the Acquisition Team: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Guide to Performance and Quality The "COR Member of the Acquisition Team” National Education Seminar (NES) is designed to better illustrate the important role that the contracting officer...