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News and Updates from the Local Government Center |
May 2013 |
Hearing Zoning Appeals and Variances May 15, 2013 10:30 am - 12:00 noon, cost: $20 Presented via WisLine teleconference Wisconsin law requires all zoning codes to provide a Board of Appeals, or in some towns, a Board of Adjustment to hear appeals and variances. This program provides essential information about the procedures and legal standards these zoning boards must use as they make their decisions. If you cannot attend the live WisLine teleconference, you can order a materials bundle which includes the written presentation materials plus the audio on CD. To order, follow this link to go through the registration process and choose Material Bundle: Register/Order online now. Missed one of our Local Government Essentials programs? You can still purchase materials for these programs:
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| Though Alan Probst recently resigned his Local Government Specialist position at the Local Government Center to assume a position at the Pentagon, the Center and UW-Extension continue to benefit from Al's work. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) recently published Alan's article, "Managing in a Labor Contract Void," in the on-line edition of Public Management Magazine. The article provides practical information to local government managers who find themselves managing without a union contract. The leadership and management advice that Alan offers would be of use to a manager in any organization, public or private, facing challenging times. | |
| February 2013 | The Local Government Center welcomes our newest specialist, Terry Feinberg! Terry comes to UW Extension from Illinois Extension, where her duties included the Certified County Officials training, developing and teaching a program called Tomorrow’s Leaders: Understanding Illinois Local Government, and statistical analysis. Terry has Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communications (Organizational) and political science and a master’s degree in public administration. LGC also says a fond farewell to colleague Alan Probst, who has taken a new job at the Pentagon as a civilian employee of the Marines. Semper Fi, Al. |
Don't have time to schedule Open Meetings training? Tired of reading complex statutes but need some quality training on Wisconsin Open Meetings Law? The Local Government Center has the solution. The Local Government Center has produced an informative and enjoyable 10-part video, each approx. 5 minutes in length, available on DVD, addressing Open Meetings Law with actors in a realistic setting, portraying real-world scenarios, followed by an explanation and analysis by an experienced attorney. Check out a preview of this exciting and convenient video. A perfect way to provide needed training to your entire elected body, a copy of this video can be obtained through your county UW-Extension educator. |
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| September 2012 | The Local Government Center receives the UW System's Chancellor's Award for Excellence. |
| On September 19th, the Local Government Center presented the "Developing the Annual Budget" webinar. Gain not only a good understanding of what policies and rules apply, but also the "hows" and "whys" of local government budgets. The webinar covers statutory requirements and procedures, fund accounting, and necessary considerations, such as revenue projection and debt management, budget components, and how each part/fund relates to the entire budget. A streaming video recording of this webinar is now available from The Learning Store for $35. |
UW-Extension's Local Government Center helps educate members of the public in Wisconsin, in particular locally elected or appointed officials and those who aspire to hold office, about local government structures, laws, and procedures in the State of Wisconsin. Whether you are a high school student writing a report, a resident contemplating running for your town board, an official looking up procedures, or a UW-Extension educator developing a presentation, we hope you will find what you need here.
Since its inception in 1997, the Local Government Center has partnered with county UW-Extension offices, the Wisconsin Towns Association, the Wisconsin Counties Association, and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, in providing education and information to Wisconsin local governments..
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This page last modified: May 24, 2013.
