 Register for Labor Relations Institute 
May 1-3 | Yakima
Registration is now open for AWC’s Labor Relations Institute (LRI)—Washington’s most respected resource for public sector collective bargaining and human resources fields. LRI offers important legal updates, practical guidance, labor relations strategies, and networking opportunities to help attendees navigate the complex and ever-changing world of HR. Workshops and sessions are curated for your unique work environment, designed to sharpen your team management skills while operating within collective bargaining environments. Attendance at LRI is limited to those who solely represent the interests of management.
 2019 WellCities announced
Congratulations to 114 dedicated employers that earned the 2019 WellCity Award! The AWC Employee Benefit Trust’s annual WellCity Awards recognize members that meet nine best practice standards for employee health promotion. 2019 WellCities receive a 2% premium discount on all 2020 medical premiums. See who earned the 2019 WellCity Award.
Apply for the AWC Board of Directors
The 2019 AWC Nominating Committee is calling for applications for odd-numbered AWC Board of Director positions. Gain an overview of director responsibilities, learn who can apply, how to apply, and all about the nominations process. Applications are due March 29.
Last call! Nominate a student in your community for a CQC scholarship!
AWC Center for Quality Communities scholarships are now available for outstanding young leaders in Washington's cities and towns. Your city can nominate one young leader who plans to attend college or a trade school this fall. Six $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in May. Last call! Nominations must be postmarked March 8.
 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 22.
Curious what projects won last year? Check out the five winners’ videos. If you win, your city will get its very own video to share!
 Have you activated your free job postings? Connect with qualified candidates on AWC JobNet using this exclusive member benefit:
City members: 5 free job postings
Associate Members (public agency): 3 free job postings*
*Once your Associate Membership is renewed, we'll send your discount code the following month.
Get started today!
City of Federal Way | Senior Policy Advisor
City of Yakima | Assistant City Manager
City of Aberdeen | Finance Director
Apply for a local records grant\
Washington State Archives announced that agencies can start applying for the third round of Local Records Grants. Applications close March 29. |
Focus is on floor action, while budget challenges continue to loom
This week the focus shifts from committee meetings to sustained floor action as both chambers work to vote on a long list of bills. Read our bill tracking hot sheet for this week, learn about looming budget challenges, and find out about a recent development with AWC's budget priority, the Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF). More
- Status of affordable housing bills at cutoff. More
- L&I responds to AWC petition for emergency prevailing wage rulemaking. More
- Motorized foot scooter regulation bills move forward. More
AWC priority bill updates after cutoff
Watch this video where Candice Bock delivers a brief update on our priority bills after cutoff.
 Register for AWC Lobby Day!
March 25 | Olympia
Come to Olympia for this one-day Capitol Campus event to add your voice and let legislators know that strong cities are the key to a great state. 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!
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!
Washington State Public Works Board regional trainings
April 15-16 | Silverdale
April 23-24 | Pasco
May 6-7 | Longview
May 22-23 | Okanogan
These interactive trainings mix concept presentation and group practice to guide participants through effective infrastructure system management. Participants will learn how asset management and value planning work together to create projects that fit their community. Representatives from multiple state and federal agencies will also conduct a funding panel to discuss how they can help meet your infrastructure needs. |
