Understand the data practices and the open meetings law in Minnesota so you can use them to your advantage. This topic will examine the pair of Minnesota "Sunshine" laws: the Government Data Practices Act and the Open Meeting Law. Review the history and development of the two measures and focus on a number of the most challenging and important provisions of the two statutes, as well as the interaction between them and Federal laws, including e...

Become aware of recent sewer innovations and keep your agency or clients ahead of the curve. Many agencies are at a crossroads when they look at their sewer systems. On the one hand, the federal agencies, such as the EPA, are issuing consent decrees for overflows at an accelerating rate; the funds that agencies have are shrinking and much of the experienced staff of these agencies are leaving the work force for a variety of reasons. As sewer s...

Understand the ins and outs of New Jersey's open meetings and open public records and how they can affect you. Uncertain how the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and The Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) apply to you? This topic will assist attendees in understanding the impact of the OPRA and OPMA requirements in New Jersey. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of OPRA and OPMA....

Understand public records and open meetings law in Idaho so you can stay compliant and use them to your advantage. The public continues to call for transparency in local government. Technology has also made it easier for government entities to share and disclosure information. This topic will take attendees through recent updates to Idaho's statutes and procedures with respect to Public Records and Open Meetings. Come away with a better unders...

Attracting and retaining talent is an art—not only hiring good people, but retaining them can be a challenge. However, once the right people are in place, your company will have a competitive advantage. The right employees can strengthen customer relationships, improve client service, and increase product and service delivery and quality. On January 5, 2016, join the Government Contractor Training and Education Consortium (GC-TEC) for a...

Be prepared for specific numeric requirements in storm water permits. For more than two decades, storm water dischargers have complied with permits that impose vague general requirements for implementing best management practices (BMPs). Recently, there has been pressure to include numeric requirements in storm water permits. Numeric requirements would make it easier for agencies and environmental groups to identify which dischargers are viola...

Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting in Illinois? Enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You will find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement process for construction services, but also how to make strategic decisions concerning bid protests and contractual disputes. Our...

WELCOME TO THE MIDWEST'S PREMIER IT EVENT Sponsored By: The Government IT Symposium provides 3 days of rich learning, networking, and engaging opportunities for over 1,000 IT leaders and professionals in government agencies and civic organizations. This year's symposium will focus on IT integration, innovation, and intelligence for the public good. This year's content will include information and special features designed to support the effor...

Gain a better understanding of the hottest topics in Pennsylvania employment law. Many business owners and human resource representatives may have trouble keeping up-to-date with the ever changing nature of laws surrounding labor and employment. This issue may cause employers to fall out of compliance with their requirements under state and federal law. This topic covers the new developments, their requirements under such changing laws, and gu...

Stay up-to-date on the most recent Washington court decisions and 2015 legislative developments. This topic will present current developments and hot issues in court decisions, legislation, and bid documents in Washington state public procurement. The presentation is focused primarily on public works issues. Summaries of case law and current legislation together with practice tips and pitfalls on bid document drafting are included. Learning Ob...