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2019 Annual Conference Educational Presentations
Leading an Effective Meeting – Summary of County Policies
Nevada Regional Economic Outlook – Jaewon Lim PHD, UNLV
Federal Policy Update – National Association of Counties (NACo)
Cyber-security Briefing for Counties – Tony Rucci
County Fiscal Health & Stability – Alan Kalt – NACO Fiscal Officer, Restricted Funds – Christine Vuletich, Assistant Washoe County Manager
Prepare for the Unimaginable – Facility Target Hardening – School of Safety Operations, Inc., Active Shooter & Workplace Violence – McGowan Program Administrators
2018 NACO Annual Conference Educational Presentations
2017 NACO Annual Conference Presentations
Workshops & Educational Materials for County Elected Officials & Staff – Created by NACO’s Committee of the Emeritus
What you Need to Know – A detailed overview, by bill, of changes counties need to make as a result of laws passed in the 2019 Nevada Legislature – December 6, 2019
County Mandates and Liability – A review of County Human Resources, Risk Management and Other Administrative Reforms – Mr. Wayne Carlson, President, POOL/Pact
Reforms to Nevada’s Election Law – A Look at the Most Recent Changes to County Elections and Clerks Offices – Ms. Kathy Lewis, Clerk & Election Official, Douglas County
Government Transparency and County Operations – A Discussion on Updates to the Open Meeting Law and New Impacts to County Operations – Mr. Paul Lipparelli, Assistant District Attorney, Washoe County
A Review of NACO’s Legislative Agenda and Increased Flexibility for Counties – A Discussion on the Outcome of NACO’s Legislative Agenda and Other Updates to County Business – Mr. Vinson Guthreau, Deputy Director, NACO
Final Legislative Overview – Ms. Dagny Stapleton, Executive Director, NACO
How and Why to Write a County Natural Resources and Public Lands Plan – July 20, 2018
How a Natural Resources & Public Lands Plan Can Benefit your County – Kimberly Jenkins, Clark County Desert Conservation Program Kimberley.Jenkins@clarkcountynv.gov (702)455-5529
Eureka County Coordination Overview and Federal and State planning requirements – Jake Tibbits, Eureka County jtibbitts
A Federal Agency Perspective – 2012 Planning Rule Agency Participation Overview – Cheva Gabor, US Forest Service chevalgabor@fs.fed.us (775)224-2777
How to Write a Public Lands & Natural Resources Plan – Utah’s 29 County Resource Management Plans – Brianne Emery, State of Utah brianneemery@utah.gov (801)537-9844
How a Bill Becomes a Law in Nevada – April 6, 2018
The Legislative Process – Michael Stewart, Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB)
Where’s the Money? Understanding County Tax Revenues – February 2, 2018
Overview of County Revenue Sources – Alan Kalt, CFO POOL/PACT
Property Tax in Nevada – Kathy Lewis, Douglas County Clerk/Treasurer
C-Tax Distribution – Nevada Department of Taxation
How Net Proceeds of Minerals Works – Nevada Department of Taxation
Understanding Medicaid – December 1, 2017
Medicaid Eligibility, Division of Healthcare, Finance & Policy Programs – Nevada Department of Health & Human Services
The County’s Roll in Medicaid Programs – Ken Retterath, Washoe County Human Services
Newly Elected County Official Training
2016 Calendar of Actions Required by Counties per NRS
Additional Resources for County Elected Officials
Understanding Public Lands Laws – September 9, 2016
Understanding the National Environmental Policy & Endangered Species Acts
Using Social Media – June 20, 2016
Douglas County Social Media Policy
Understanding County Finances – March 9, 2016
How Counties Receive Revenue – Washoe County Treasurer, Tammi Davis
The County Budget Process – Lyon County Comptoller, Josh Foli
Forecasting County Revenue – Terry Rubald, Nevada Department of Taxation
2016 NACO Annual Conference Presentations
Demographic & Economic Forecast for four Sub-State Regions in Nevada – Jaewon Lim, Ph.D., UNLV
Southern Nevada Community Health Improvement Plan – Adele Solomon, Southern NV Health District
Regional Behavioral Health Coordinators – Sheila Leslie, Washoe Behavioral Health
Use of Functional Home Rule Authority by Counties
Certified Public Official Program
The Certified Public Official Program was designed to provide broad resources for educational and professional development, responsive to the needs of Nevada’s elected and appointed officials in public office. Intended for individuals appointed or elected into any public office at the municipal, county or school board level, the certificate program offers a comprehensive set of courses, including the introductory P.O.W.E.R. Orientation Program. To obtain the CPO designation, participants must complete the P.O.W.E.R. Orientation Program (Parts I & II) in addition to 30 additional course units in various areas. A total of approximately 80 class hours is required for your CPO.
The University of Nevada, Reno’s Extended Studies, created this program in partnership with the Nevada Association of Counties, Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities, and Nevada Association of School Boards. Public Official Workshops: Education & Resources is offered in conjunction with the NACO Annual Conference.
Participants benefit from a range of topics that help them acquire and maintain the skills specific to the demands of public office. Completion of the entire program leads to the designation of Certified Public Official (CPO). To obtain a certified public official designation, participants must complete 40 course units (approximately 80 class hours).
For more information visit Extended Studies
or contact: Shera Alberti-Annunzio, Professional Development Programs
Extended Studies, Mailstop 048
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928
E-mail: shera@unr.edu