2017 Board of Review Training DVD Available for Pre-Order
The 2017 Board of Review Training DVD and Materials will be available at the end of March or early April.
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2017 Local Land Use Planning and Zoning Series
Hear experts discuss issues of current concern to local government officials, planners, attorneys and interested citizens in Wisconsin–from ethics and open government laws to Business Improvement Districts (BID). For more information and a short animated video…
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2017 Local Land Use Planning and Zoning Teleconferences January – May
These programs cover topics of interest to Wisconsin local government officials, land use planners, and interested citizens. Each 90-minute teleconference is $20 and includes a digital copy of written materials. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Continuing Maintenance (CM), and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) accreditation applied for. Participation in live program qualifies for credit. Topics […]
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Wisconsin Prepares for Spring Elections
'Wisconsin Prepares for Spring Elections' was the topic on WORT A Public Affair December 5, 2017 . To listen to the archive program click on 'read more'. Betty Grotophorst, Green County Board Supervisor; Jenny Erickson, Community Resource Development Agent at UW-Extension Sauk County, and Dan Hill, Local Government Specialist with UW-Extension Local Government Center joined host Patty Pelteko
Read More...Previous Local Government Center Programs for Purchase from 2017
Programs that have taken place in 2017 are available for purchase. Choose the program you are interested in and go to the Learning Store to order.
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2016-2017 Local Government Issues, Challenges, and Strategies Teleconference Series
2016-2017 Local Government Issues, Challenges, and Strategies Teleconferences from October 4, 2016 through July 18, 2017 Hear experts discuss issues of current concern to local government officials in Wisconsin–from elections to broadband to road funding. There will be time for questions. All teleconferences are on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. Voter Registration […]
Read More...Previous Local Government Center Programs Available for Purchase – 2016
Programs from 2016 The streaming audios are not downloadable. If you require a physical copy of a past program, please contact the Local Government Center office. There is the option of ordering a USB thumb drive of the audio and electronic PFD file of the materials for $35. Order directly from the Local Government Center. […]
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News and Notices – Fall 2016
In this Issue:
- Local Government Issues, Challenges, and Strategies Teleconference Series
- 2016 Fall Town and Village Workshops a Success
- Bill Rizzo, Local Government Specialist, to retire
Local Government Specialist Shares Knowledge About Two Surprisingly Different Topics
At the fall Town and Village Workshops in September Dan Hill will discuss Closed Sessions and how to comply with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law. For more information please visit lgc.uwex.edu. In October, Dan will be presenting Real Colors: Discover Your Personality and Communication Style at the League of Wisconsin Municipalities’ annual conference. For more information on the conference, visit 118th-Annual-Conference.
Read More...Open Meetings DVD
The Local Government Center has produced an informative DVD in 10 parts, each about five minutes in length. Actors portray realistic scenarios, followed by an explanation and analysis by an experienced attorney. Some boards view one part at each meeting and find it an ideal way to train their entire elected body. A copy of […]
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