2019 Nominating Committee appointments announced
AWC President Don Britain recently appointed members to the 2019 AWC Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee recruits, interviews, and selects a list of potential candidates for election to the AWC Board of Directors at AWC's Annual Business Meeting on June 27 in Spokane.
How to work the doors
Back by popular demand, AWC's Candice Bock brings you these helpful tips for signing into committee and "working the doors" of the House and Senate floors. Learn how to electronically sign in to a committee and indicate your position on a bill. Also, find out how to pass a note to your legislator on the floor so they can come to the lobby and discuss a bill.
State Auditor’s Office unveils new website
The Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) recently redesigned their website to improve user experience and navigability. The new site is based on feedback from local and state government officials who work with SAO. Check it out and remember to update any old bookmarks that might have broken.
Take the elected officials Target Zero survey
Target Zero, a state program to reduce traffic fatalities to zero, is seeking to learn about elected officials’ experiences with the program and their 2016 Target Zero Plan. The short survey is open to all elected officials in the state. Additional information about Target Zero can be found at the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.
Apply to win an AWC Municipal Excellence Award!
AWC's Municipal Excellence Awards recognize innovative city projects across the state. Your city's project or program could win an award and gain recognition from other cities throughout Washington. Short on time? Fret not! We've streamlined the process this year to make applying easier than ever. Simply tell us in no more than 400 words: What makes your project award winning? You can find examples of past winners and entries on our website. Apply now! Deadline is March 8.
Find great job candidates! AWC JobNet is the place to list career opportunities in Washington's cities and towns, other local governments, and state agencies. With more than 11,000 visitor hits per month, AWC JobNet connects you with quality candidates. Post your job today on AWC JobNet.
AWC | Marketing Field Service Coordinator
City of Spokane | Sub-Area and Center Planner – Project Employee
City of Port Orchard | Police Chief
RCO boating infrastructure grant
The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is accepting grant applications for the federal Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program. BIG provides funding to develop, renovate, and maintain guest moorage for recreational boating facilities (targeting vessels 26 feet and larger). The program also funds boater education. Applications are due May 1.
Shore Friendly grant program
Puget Sound marine shoreline communities can apply for grants to help your beachfront landowners with shoreline restoration. Grants are now available through the Shore Friendly program, developed to encourage forgoing or removing shoreline armor. Grants will be awarded to organizations to create programs that incentivize landowners to voluntarily remove/forgo armoring, build new homes back further than required, and/or use soft shore alternatives. Applications are due April 15. |
Catch the highlights from Monday's Legislative Bulletin:
New bills would restore PWTF resources For years now, we've been advocating to preserve funding for the ever-important Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF). Currently, the PWTF is supposed to receive funding from loan repayments and a portion of the state's REET, but those funds are being diverted until 2023. We're working hard to find opportunities to end those diversions sooner than that, so that the PWTF can invest in infrastructure when it's needed—now. This week, we explore three bills that aim to help, and we need your support to get them moving.
- I-940 "fix" bill passes Legislature unanimously. More
- Cities testify in support of AWC's economic development priority bill. More
- Bill prohibiting employers from seeking salary history scheduled for hearing. More
AWC Retro: Volunteers in public organizations
February 20 | Webinar
Volunteers present unique L&I challenges. In this webinar, AWC and L&I address what you need to know about volunteers in a public entity. Explore who is considered a volunteer and who is not; determine if elected officials, boards, and commissions can be volunteers; discover how to appropriately report volunteer hours; and learn what liabilities exist if your volunteers are not covered.
Drug & Alcohol Supervisor Trainings
March 12 | Pullman
March 13 | Zillah
March 14 | Leavenworth
Do you supervise CDL employees, transit or gas utility workers, or any employee who might consult on a reasonable suspicion determination? Do your supervisors know what to do when an employee seems intoxicated or gets in an auto accident? These situations can be tricky. Make sure all supervisors at your jurisdiction are properly trained with this training that meets U.S. DOT supervisory regulations.
Owning your role: Elected officials’ responsibilities and legal requirements
March 13 | Webinar
This intermediate-level Elected Officials Essentials course is designed for officials who’ve been serving for a year or more. It examines some of the potential pitfalls and important considerations so many elected officials find challenging to navigate. The topics covered serve as reminders of how to stay on the right track and out of the proverbial “hot water.” Register now for the 2019 EOE webinar series!
Register for AWC Lobby Day!
March 25 | Olympia
Couldn't make it to next week's sold-out City Action Days? You have another chance next month! Come to Olympia for this one-day Capitol Hill event where you can again add your voice and let legislators know how they can help retain and enhance strong cities. AWC Lobby Day is the week before an important legislative cutoff deadline, where legislators are slated to finalize policy bills that impact cities. Register now!
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