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April 15, 2010
The Newsletter of the Virginia Association of Counties
By Dean [email protected]
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An initial draft of the results ofthe 2010 General Assembly sessionis now available for VACo membersto download.
This document is a compilationof the previously-released budgetinformation along with VACo’s2010 Legislative Priorities and asynopsis of legislation of interest tocounties.
While many of the bills includ-ed in the report have been signed bythe Governor, other legislation con-tained in the document, includingthe budget, await his final actionand the April 21 Veto Session.
VACo staff will release a finalversion of 2010 LegislativeSummary as soon as possible afterthe Veto Session.
Preliminary 2010LegislativeSummary available
VML/VACoFinance issuessubsidy bondsfor 14 localities... Page 7
Arlington namesMichael Browncounty manager...Page 4
Visit AugustaCounty and the AugustaMilitary Academy... Page 5
A message fromVACo PresidentPhillip Bradshaw...Page 3
CSA funding to localities capped ingovernor’s proposed amendments
(Item 274)
Please contact your state legislatorsand ask them to oppose Gov. Robert F.McDonnell budget recommendation tocap state appropriations in theComprehensive Services Act (CSA).• The state cap limits the state appropriations to localities in FY 2011and 2012, but does not alleviate localgovernments fromproviding sum-suffi-ciency services.• Once state fundinghas been expended,local governmentswill be solely responsible for fundingstate mandates to provide services to at-risk children and families.• This state appropriation cap for thebiennium has the potential to createmajor funding problems for local governments in FY 2011-2012.
The governor recommends furtherreductions in the ComprehensiveServices Act (CSA) of 1 percent ($3.2million) in FY 2011 and 2 percent ($6.5
million) in FY 2012. Reductions toCSA are estimated to be $45 millionover the biennium.
THE TIME FOR ACTION IS NOW:Words cannot convey how critical
it is for each and every one of you to contact, in person or by phone, each of
the legislators inyour area to communicate yourconcerns and askthem for action. Youmay use email to
communicate but please follow-up witheach contact.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday andMonday will be critical. Generally,legislators leave on Monday night orTuesday morning for Richmond, so timing is very important. Please copyVACo on your contacts.
Read the amendment, Item 274:HB 30, Gov. McDonnell's recommended budget actions.
NOTE:
Be sure to read an analysis by Dean Lynch andMike Edwards titled “Gov. McDonnell’s recommended budget actions offer good and badnews for local governments.”The analysis was e-mailed to members on Friday,April 16, in the form of a Capitol Contact.
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Linked here is the application form forthe 2010 Achievement Awards program.In the spirit of being more green and costefficient, we will only mail hard copies tothose who request it.
Any county department is eligible tocompete, so apply NOW!
Award plaques will be presented atVACo’s Annual Business Meeting on Nov. 9 in Bath County.
The winning entries will be recognized on VACo’s Web site and in a news releasesent to statewide media outlets. VACo representatives also would like to visit BOSmeetings to present the winners their certificates.
The competition is divided into five population categories so that projects competewith other localities of comparable size. There are 11 program categories. Entriesmust be postmarked by June 1.
Please note that all entries must be submitted in duplicate. Submit two copies ofeach entry bound in a notebook or presentation folder and submit in electronic format—PDF or WORD file. E-mail the electronic entry to [email protected] want to archive every entry on our Web site.
The judges for the 2010 event are Marilyn Blake, soon-to-be retired HanoverCounty assistant county administrator; Tedd Povar, associate director, VirginiaInstitute of Government; and Lane Ramsey, former longtime Chesterfield Countyadministrator.
VACo received a record 72 entries last year and recognized 15 winners. Also several regional collaboration-based projects were submitted in 2009, promptingjudges to create a new category.
VACo encourages all counties, big and small, to enter the 2010 AchievementAwards Program.
Here is last year's brochure that highlights all the winning entries.
2010 Achievement Awards Program
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VACo's RegionalSpring Meetings
Schedule
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Data released by the Commission on Local Government shows that counties played asignificant role in the fiscal impact analysis of proposed legislation for 2010.
A total of 24 counties agreed to assist the Commission this session to estimate theimpact of bills that either reduced local revenue or imposed a mandate on localities.Estimates were received on at least one bill from 20 counties.
The Commission gave special recognition to five counties - Campbell, Henrico,Rappahannock, Roanoke and Spotsylvania - that each had a response rate of 100 percentand each responded 100 percent on time.
Of the nine bills referred by the Division of Legislative Services to the Commissionfor analysis, seven were defeated, tabled or continued; one was amended so that it no longer had a local fiscal impact; and onewith a minimal local fiscal impact passed.
Local fiscal impact estimates were posted online at the Legislative Information Services Web site for each of the referredbills.
Dear VACo member:
VACo’s 2010 Products and ServicesCatalog is here.
The catalog features information on ourassociate members in 132 colorful pages.
Need an architect? You’ll find some ofVirginia's best companies in the catalog.
Need legal advice? The catalog has an impressive list of top-notchfirms.
VACo’s Associate Membership Program is the most efficient andcost-effective way to showcase a company or firm to decision makers from Virginia's 95 counties.
This relationship can play a major role in a company’s marketing efforts, and it benefits counties by identifying potential suppliers in a broad range of services.
VACo believes that developing strong relationships with the private sector and other public sectororganizations are beneficial not only to counties, but also to the people of the Commonwealth.
I encourage you to check out VACo's 2010 Products and Services Catalog.
The President’s Message
2010 Local fiscal impact process a successBy Ted McCormack
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Jay Fisette, chairman of theArlington County Board, announced onApril 2 that the Board has hiredMichael Brown as its new county manager.
Brown is currently the city managerof Savannah, Ga., a post he has heldfor 15 years. He will join ArlingtonCounty on Monday, May 17.
“Michael Brown is a thoughtful,articulate and dedicated manager whobrings broad expertise and a record ofstrong fiscal management,” said Fisette.“He has a proven track record of suc-cess on economic development, publicsafety, and regional and planning issues.We look forward to having him on ourteam.”A seasoned professional
Brown’s experience in local government includes management ofvirtually every aspect of proactive localgovernance, especially economic andcommunity development, public safety,fiscal stewardship, and capital/specialproject implementation. A few recenthighlights:
• City management: Successfullymerged the City and County policedepartments and strengthened what isnow a joint City-County public safetyagency. Served as a voting member ofthe Metropolitan PlanningCommission. Implemented “Budgetingfor Outcomes” to support City Councilpriorities. Worked to sustain a 27 percent property tax rate reduction over10 years. Championed the use of
The National Association of Counties recentlyannounced the selection of David Hutchins, Carroll Countysupervisor, as one of 25 county leaders from across theUnited States to participate in the seventh annual CountyLeadership Institute, a rigorous four-day program offered inpartnership with Cambridge Leadership Associates.
Nominated by Jim Campbell, VACo executive director,as an official with a commitment to developing collaborativeand innovative solutions to local issues, Hutchins will meet atIBM's Institute for Electronic Government in Washington,
Arlington names Michael Brown county managertechnology to better serve citizens andinitiated a 311 system that fulfills200,000 citizen requests per year.
• Economic development and community vitality: Supervised Cityassistance to more than $1 billion incurrent downtown projects, includingmixed-used riverfront development, anddowntown retail, hotel and condominium development. Over thepast 10 years, City partnerships pro-duced more than 5,000 units of afford-able housing, while preserving the his-toric character of Savannah’s core city.
• Regional efforts: Worked acrossthe region on a number of complexissues, including public safety, schools.Regional cooperation enabled successfulexpansion of the City’s port and air-port. Facilitated City role in passage of$890 million in special sales taxes forcapital projects and implemented a $200million drainage program in 13 basins.
“Arlington is a wonderful, worldclass community with great leadershipincluding the Arlington County Boardand staff,” Brown said. “I am veryappreciative of this appointment by theCounty Board. I hope that my skills andexperience will be of real value in anumber of initiatives such as plans forthe growth corridors, neighborhoodvitality, mobility, environmental sustainability, and good fiscal management. Also I share the Board’sand the community’s commitment todiversity and to inclusive citizen engage-ment and collaborative decision mak-
ing. My wife Linda Lee and I are excit-ed about Arlington’s many communitycultural assets and opportunities.”
Prior to joining Savannah, Brownwas city and county manager ofColumbus, Ga., and town manager ofStratford, Conn. He had also servedpreviously as assistant city manager ofSavannah.
Brown is a credentialed managerand member of the InternationalCity/County Manager Association. Hegraduated from the University ofVirginia (Phi Beta Kappa) with both anundergraduate degree and a Master ofPublic Administration degree. He andhis wife are natives of NorthernVirginia’s Prince William County, havethree children, and enjoy kayaking andbackpacking. The couple will move toArlington County.
Hutchins selected for intensive leadership program
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors. David Hutchins is at thefar right.
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Augusta Military Academy Class of 1905
Augusta Military Academy Museum
The Augusta Military AcademyAlumni Association
www.amaalumni.org
Visit Augusta County and the Augusta Military Academy
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Mark Your Calendars
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Virginia Energy Purchasing GovernmentalAssociation (VEPGA) 2010 Annual Meeting
April 23Glen Allen, VA
Click here for registration form and agenda.
This informational work session is intended for municipalities interested in learning about how to develop and support an energy efficiency program in theircommunities.
Sponsors: Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy; and DominionVirginia Power
Date: April 28 from 10:30 a.m.– 4 p.m.Location: Innsbrook AuditoriumDominion Resources Building5000 Dominion Blvd.Glen Allen, VA 23060
Click here for information flyer.
VIRGINIA ENERGYALLIANCE SUMMIT
April 2810:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Virginia Chapter ofthe American
Planning AssociationAnnual Conference
2010Monday, May 3 through
Wednesday, May 5Sheraton Norfolk Waterside
Hotelapavirginia.org
Save the date!
The Chapter’s Annual Conference willbe held May 3-5 in Norfolk. Some ofthe sessions include Virginia’s ChangingDemographics, LEED Site Design,Web Based Citizen Participation and“Sock Puppet Stormwater."
Best of all, registration fees remain thesame as last year at $299 and we havenegotiated a room rate at the NorfolkWaterside Sheraton beginning at just$96!
Click here for APA's Web site.
Click here for attendee registration.
Click here to make hotel reservationsunder the group block.
Click here for exhibitor and sponsorshipopportunities.
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VML/VACo Finance, the financialservices arm of the Virginia Associationof Counties and Virginia MunicipalLeague, closes March 15 on bonds issuedon behalf of 14 Virginia localities.
The $45 million bond pool includesboth Recovery Zone EconomicDevelopment (RZED) Bonds, whichreceive a 45 percent interest expense subsidy from the federal government, andBuild America Bonds, which receive a 35percent subsidy.
The subsidies, which are paidthroughout the life of the bonds - up to 30years - are authorized under the AmericanRecovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
To take advantage of the deepRecovery Zone bond subsidies, local governments were required first to obtainan allocation and then act quickly to useit. The race to beat the clock began whenoriginal allocations to issue RZED bondswere assigned by the federal government.
In October, Gov. Kaine issued anExecutive Order requiring those local governments holding original allocationsto obtain financing commitments by Dec.15 - practically break-neck speed to readyprojects for financing. The deadline waslater extended to Jan. 12.
Not wanting their localities to missout on the one-time opportunity to obtainthe unusually low-cost financing, a number of local leaders who had projectson the drawing boards did step up.
To assist them in complying with thedeadline, VML/VACo Finance assembleda bond issuance team headed by theinvestment banking firm, Piper Jaffrey &Co., and bond counsel, Hunton &Williams LLP. Funding commitmentswere provided by the January deadline,with bond pricing taking place on March2.
VML/VACo Finance also aided localgovernments in obtaining new or addi-tional allocations to issue RZED bonds.With a second round of allocations to bemade once unused allocations were sweptup in January, the finance program solicited and assembled additional alloca-tion requests from localities, then present-ed the requests to the Governor's Office.VML/VACo Finance's efforts were suc-cessful in obtaining allocations from boththe outgoing Kaine Administration andthe incoming McDonnell Administrationon behalf of eight participants in the
VML/VACo Finance issues subsidy bonds for 14 localitiesbond pool.
Bonds were issued in twotaxable series, one rated in the“AA” category, the other rated“A.” The True Interest Costwas 3 percent for AA-ratedbonds, after the RecoveryZone subsidy; and 3.3 percentfor A-rated bonds.
The VML/VACoFinance bonds were issuedwith the same structure as traditional tax-exempt municipal bonds, includingthe right to “call,” or pay-off, the bondsafter ten years without penalty. Whilesome issuers "juice" the pricing of theirbonds by giving up their right to call with-out penalty, VML/VACo Finance chosenot to do so as a protection for its partici-pants and to provide them with maximumflexibility in managing their debt.
Tina Neal, Senior Vice President forPiper Jaffray & Co., described the importance of the call feature: “Municipalbonds are issued with varying maturities,from short-term to long-term. As short-term maturities are paid-off, this leavesonly the long-term maturities with theirrelatively higher yields. That is is whynearly all municipal bonds issues may berefunded toward the end of their lives intoshorter-term bond issues at lower rates.
“We wanted to preserve the ability ofparticipants to refund their bonds withoutpenalty because we believe it is veryimportant to the goal of achieving thelowest overall borrowing costs,” Nealsaid.
Participants in the bond pool rangedfrom AAA-rated Virginia Beach andLoudoun County, to towns that had neverbefore sought a bond rating. VML/VACoFinance worked with this diverse group toassemble two bond pools: Pool I for AA-rated participants and Pool II for A-ratedparticipants. The bonds were rated byboth Moody's and Standard & Poor’s.
“We took advantage of RecoveryZone bonds to fund some much-neededschool renovations,” said BennySummerlin, Henry County Administrator.“VML/VACo Finance assembled anexcellent bond team and made the processrelatively easy for the County. And, wewere pleasantly surprised when costs ofissuance actually came in $6,000 less thanwe were expecting.”
The authorization to issue RecoveryZone Bonds expires at the end ofcalendar 2010, with most of Virginia's$104 million total allocation already having been issued. Build America Bonds,on the other hand, are expected to continue to be available to local govern-ments without limitation throughout2010. In 2011, the Obama Administrationhas proposed reducing the federal subsidyfrom 35 percent to 28 percent.
Half of the participants in theRecovery Act Bond Pool took advantageof Build America Bonds to fund some orall of their projects. With the success ofthis financing program, VML/VACoFinance is making plans once again toissue Build America Bonds during the latter half of calendar 2010. Bridgefinancing is available through theCommercial Paper and CommonwealthLoan Programs.
Local governments interested in participating in the upcoming bond poolare invited to contact VML/VACoFinance at 804-648-0635 or to visit thewebsite: valocalfinance.org.
Participants in the VML/VACo FinanceRecovery Act Bond Pool City of ChesapeakeCity of FredericksburgCity of ManassasCity of PetersburgCity of Virginia BeachCounty of HenryCounty of LoudounCounty of Prince GeorgeCounty of WytheFrederick County Sanitation AuthorityTown of Cape CharlesTown of Front RoyalTown of HerndonTown of Tappahannock
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Gov. Robert McDonnell has pledged to repeat his predecessor'saccomplishment of preserving 400,000 acres of open space for conservation purposes before his term expires in 2014.
The pledge was made during a keynote address he made to over 600attendees of the 21st Annual Environment Virginia Symposium thattook place at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington on April 7-8.
Land conservation is one of three major items on Gov. McDonnell'senvironmental agenda. The two other items are the restoration of waterquality in the Chesapeake Bay and making Virginia a leader in the fieldof energy through production of many diverse energy sources, includingfossil fuels, wind, biomass, and clean coal.
He reiterated his commitment to drilling for oil and natural gas offof Virginia's coastline. Through a series of tax incentives the governor also spoke in support of making all of Virginia a “greenjobs zone.”
The Symposium also featured significant comments by Chuck Fox, senior advisor on the Chesapeake Bay to theEnvironmental Protection Agency's Administrator. With threats to invoke “consequences” on state and local governments ifnutrient reduction goals under the anticipated TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Loading) limits are not met, Fox reiterated thehard-line approach EPA is pursuing with respect to improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.
These limits on loadings of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediments are expected to be finalized by Dec. 31, 2010. The consequences for failing to meet these pollutant limits could be the denial of certain forms of federal funding.
DEQ Director Dennis Treacy made a presentation expressing concerns about how EPA's growing emphasis on enforcement as the chief device in its toolbox, by provoking counter-suits and other reactions, could actually slow progresstoward protecting the nation's environment. Treacy is now the Vice President of Environmental and Corporate Affairs withSmithfield Foods, Inc.
The theme of this year's Environment Virginia Symposium was "Optimizing Stewardship in a Challenging Economy" andfeatured seven different tracks that addressed such environmental issues as climate change, re-development, sustainable agriculture, energy, land conservation, the Chesapeake Bay, and regulatory updates. Several presentations made during thesymposium are available at this Web site.
Each year the Environment Virginia Symposium is held for the purpose of convening representatives of the public and private sectors to encourage an exchange of information and technologies to promote environmental protection in ways thatalso promote economic growth.
It is also held to recognize efforts to improve the environment by leaders in industry, government and non-profit organizations. This year, Michael Lipford, Executive Director of the Nature Conservancy of Virginia was the winner of the2010 Erchul Environmental Leadership Award.
Governor to continue Kaine's land conservation goalsBy Larry Land
Applications for the 2010 NACo County Courthouse Awardsprogram are now available. The County Courthouse Awards program is sponsored by Siemens and recognizes innovative governance by county elected officials from NACo Member counties.
Award winners will receive an engraved plaque that they candisplay in their county, recognition at the 2010 NACo AnnualConference and a $5,000 college scholarship to present to a graduating high school senior.
Awards will be given out in three categories: rural, suburbanand urban. All NACo members are encouraged to apply.Applications must be received by May 7.
Contact: Dalen Harris or Erik Johnston at (202) 393-6226/ [email protected] or [email protected].
NACo’s 2010 County Courthouse Awards
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ActionCall your Senators and Representative to oppose mandatorycollective bargaining legislation
Key informationSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has re-intro-duced the Public Safety Employer-Employee CooperationAct of 2009, S. 3194. The bill mandates states and localgovernments to enter into collective bargaining agreementswith their public safety employees. Sen. Reid introduced themeasure under a rule allowing the bill to come to the floorin as little as 48 hours after introduction and without committee review. S.3194 is identical to S.1611, which Sen.Judd Gregg (R-NH) introduced last year, and is nearly identical to H.R. 413, the House version of the bill.
The House also is preparing for a vote on similar mandatory collective bargaining legislation. Rep. GeorgeMiller (D-CA), the chair of the House Education and Labor Committee and one of the bill's leading advocates,expects an April vote on H.R.413.
VACo and NACo oppose the legislation. VML, NLC, the Virginia Sheriffs Association and the Virginia Association of Chiefsof Police also oppose the legislation.
Please convey your locality’s opposition by calling your Senators and Representatives. VACo’s original letter of oppositionincludes the following statement (Aug. 2009):
The legislation imposes an unfunded mandate on states and localities and provides public safety employees wages and benefitsdifferent from their public sector peers, many of whom also perform important and unique duties.
Additionally, the legislation preempts the authority of state and local governments over a segment of their workforce. As youmay know, a significant number of Virginia public safety personnel currently receive enhanced benefits. These current benefitshave been granted by the Commonwealth and in some cases by local governing bodies without a federal mandate. In summary, the pending legislation is a solution in search of a problem.
Talking pointsThe National League of Cities’ summary of the legislation:• Grants every police officer, firefighter and emergency medical technician at the state or local level the right to form and join alabor union• Directs local governments to recognize the employees’ labor union• Requires cities and towns to collectively bargain over hours, wages, and the terms and conditions of employment other thanpensions • Requires states and municipal governments to establish an impasse resolution process• Requires that state courts enforce the rights established by this mandatory collective bargaining bill.• Direct every state - even if it currently recognizes employee collective bargaining rights - to conform to federal regulationsaround mandatory collective bargaining within two years of the bill's effective date and without regard to state or local laws.
Key contactsClick here for telephone numbers to U.S. Senators and Representatives from Virginia.
Congress to consider mandatory collective bargaininglegislation for public safety employees
By Mike Edwards and Phyllis [email protected] and [email protected]
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HUTCHINSContinued from page 4
DC, from June 1-5, 2010.Representatives from George
Washington University/TrachtenbergSchool of Public Policy and PublicAdministration will participate as a university partner.
The Institute, now in its seventhyear, has graduated 141 members from42 states and 138 counties across thecountry. Known for enhancing thecapacity of county officials to identifyand implement innovative solutions tothe complex challenges facing countygovernment in the 21st century, this
year's program will focus closely on thedemands of personal leadership in anew era of government, one characterized as a “permanent crisis” byCLI Faculty Marty Linsky.
“The county officials who participate in the Institute get information, ideas, and perspectivesthey can’t get anywhere else,” saidLarry Naake, executive director ofNACo.
These county leaders not only discuss the core principles of publicservice leadership with prominentexperts, they also collaborate intensivelywith each other to develop new ways toattack real-life issues of importance to
the citizens of their counties.In addition to developing skills and
cultivating new perspectives ofleadership, the Institute builds a network of CLI alumni who continueto offer support, suggestions and feedback across years and county lines.Classes meet daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5p.m. and in three evening meetings.
Program costs are offset by corporate and non-profit sponsoringorganizations. Sponsors for 2010include IBM, ESRI, NACo's FinancialServices Corporation (FSC), theNational Council of CountyAssociation Executives (NCCAE) andthe Arizona Association of Counties.
The governor has recommendedan amendment to HB 281 (Albo)that would prohibit local animalshelters from euthanizing, or prohibiting the adoption of, dogsbased solely on breed.
As passed by the GeneralAssembly, HB 281's chief purposewas to increase penalties for animalcruelty.
The amendment proposed bythe governor incorporates the exactprovisions that appeared in HB 429(Griffith), a failed bill VACoopposed during the 2010 legislativesession for the following reasons:• HB 429 removed local governmentability to make needed judgmentcalls on important matters relatingto public safety.• HB 429 would have been a costlyproposition for localities. This isbecause many of Virginia’s animalpounds would be exposed to additional law suits brought by persons who believe a locality ismaking breed-based decisions relating to adoption and euthanasia.In order to document compliancewith HB 429's provisions, localities
Oppose governor's amendments to HB 281By Larry Land
would be compelled to assume thecosts of employing a person to perform temperament tests and con-duct DNA testing to identify breed.• VACo also believes it is importantto protect the status of any existingcounty ordinances or policies
relating to adoption or euthanasia inanimal pounds. A circuit court decision issued last year upheld theadoption/euthanasia policies practiced in Loudoun County. HB429’s chief purpose was to undo theeffects of that court decision.
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Cost: $350 per person, includes books, materials, lunch
Next Certified County Supervisor course to begin April 30
Managing While Leading will be the next course in the VACo and Virginia Tech sponsored CertifiedCounty Supervisor Program. The course will begin on Friday, April 30, with the initial classroom sessionand will conclude on Tuesday, June 29. Both sessions will be in Albemarle County. Between the twoclassroom sessions, each class member will complete a series of lessons based on assigned readings. Thefocus of the Managing While Leading course will be on the mix of duties and responsibilities shared bycounty supervisors as well as actions board members can take to ensure county sponsored services andprograms are delivered in an efficient, effective and accountable manner. To meet this educational objective the course participants will examine and discuss public sector models as well as private sectorapproaches focusing on efficiency and accountability.
Persons interested in taking the course must complete a registration form. Please note that individualsmay enroll in the Certified County Supervisor Program at anytime. There is a rolling admission ratherthan a set admission time.
Questions regarding the certification program can be directed to Larry Land at VACo or Mike Chandler.Be a part of the action by registering for the class.
Click here for the registration form.
Managing While Leading: Understanding Your Duties,Powers and Responsibilities
Friday, April 30, Albemarle County9:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 29, Albemarle County9:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Employment ads are edited due tospace considerations.
To view the full versions, visitwww.vaco.org and click on the employment link on the top left corner.
Director of Library Services/Gloucester CountyApplication Deadline: May 14Salary Range: $53,788 - $80,682/ yr.Excellent Benefits PackageRe-advertisementGloucester County seeks a dynamicteam oriented leader to plan and directall phases of library operations. Mustpossess MLS from ALA-accreditedschool and 6 to 8 years of progressivelyresponsible public library experience;including 3 years in a supervisory ormanagement position.Interested candidates should visitwww.gloucesterva.jobs for details.
Executive Director/Middle PeninsulaJuvenile Detention CommissionThe Middle Peninsula JuvenileDetention Commission (MerrimacCenter) seeks a senior managerial posi-tion appointed by and reporting to theCommission as its chief administrativeofficer to manage all aspects of a 48-bedsecure juvenile detention facility in theWilliamsburg area serving 18 Virginiajurisdictions. The review of applicationsis expected to begin on or about May 21but the position remains open untilfilled. More information and applica-tions can be obtained at www.merri-mac-center.net, 757.887.0225, or at9300 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA23185. Applicants are encouraged tosubmit a resume but an employmentapplication is required. The MerrimacCenter is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. The compensation packagewill be commensurate with qualifica-tions. Send application, resume andsalary history to:Mr. William H. Pennell, Jr., ChairmanMiddle Peninsula Juvenile DetentionCommission8311 Mary Ball RoadLancaster, VA 22503
Deputy County Administrator/Warren CountyThis position performs complex profes-sional and difficult administrative workmanaging, guiding, and directingdepartments such as FacilitiesMaintenance, Refuse Disposal, RefuseCollection, Warren County Airport,and Government Center VolunteerOffice; assists the County Administratorin coordinating daily budget, personnel,and administrative policy decision mat-ters; and supervises special projectsrelated to facility construction/renova-tion, etc. Salary range is $61,698.09 -$93,880.93, and is negotiable based onqualifications and experience, with anexcellent benefits package. For employ-ment application, including job descrip-tion, contact Warren CountyAdministrator’s Office, 220 NorthCommerce Avenue, Suite 100, FrontRoyal, VA, or by calling (540) 636-4600,or by visiting our Web site at www.war-rencountyva.net. This position will beopen until filled.
Sanitary District Manager/WarrenCountyThis full-time position, under the regu-lar supervision of the CountyAdministrator, performs difficult skilled,technical and administrative worksupervising employees and participatingin the management, operation andmaintenance of the Shenandoah FarmsSanitary District. Salary range for thisposition is $35,838.22 - $54,532.08, withan excellent benefits package. Foremployment application, including jobdescription, contact Warren CountyAdministrator’s Office, 220 NorthCommerce Avenue, Suite 100, FrontRoyal, VA or by calling (540) 636-4600or by visiting our Web site at www.war-rencountyva.net. This position will beopen until filled.
Director of Recreation/RockinghamCountySalary: DOQ/DOE + benefits.Manage the performance of staff toensure effective and safe implementa-tion of athletic and recreational activi-
ties for a broad range of ages and inter-ests by selecting, training, coaching, andorganizing individuals. Contribute sig-nificantly to the development of poli-cies, plans, objectives and procedures byfacilitating problem identification andresolution, developing short and long-range plans, keeping abreast of changes,and making recommendations to policymakers. Prefer 5 to 10 years experience.Send your resume and references to theDirector of Human Resources,Rockingham County Virginia, 20 EastGay Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 ore-mail to [email protected]. Deadline to apply is May7.
County Attorney/Amherst County Under the general direction of theAmherst County Board of Supervisors,the County Attorney will be involved inthe practice and managing of local gov-ernment law in a growing rural countylocated between Lynchburg andCharlottesville. Required: Graduate ofaccredited law school; member of theVirginia Bar. Preferred: Three or moreyears broad experience in local govern-ment law. For any county positionrequiring the operation of a vehicle, avalid Virginia driver's license isrequired. Any department head or high-er, according to the personnel planSection 2.7, shall reside in the Countyof Amherst. For more information, call434.946.9400. While all positions withAmherst County are considered openuntil filled, for administration purposes,we would appreciate having completedcounty applications submitted alongwith resume and a listing of three pro-fessional references as soon as possible.Please submit resume and county appli-cation to County Admnistration: P.O.Box 390, Amherst, Va. 24521. Thecounty application form may beobtained online at www.county-ofamherst.com.
Budget Division Director/HanoverCounty
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Hanover County seeks experienced pro-fessional to direct the budget operationsof the County. Bachelor’s degree inaccounting, finance, public administra-tion or related field, supplemented by 5years of progressively responsible expe-rience including supervision of profes-sional staff. Local government experi-ence is preferred. Master’s Degreedesired. Ability to deal effectively withdepartment heads, staff, officials, andthe public. Salary range $73,242 -$98,882 plus excellent benefits. Formore information or to apply for thisposition, please visit our career site atwww.hanovercountyjobs.com (804)365-6075, (TDD# 365-6140).
Village Manager/The Village ofWinnetka (Ill.)The Village of Winnetka, Illinois(pop.12,371), strategically located alongthe Lake Michigan shoreline and withinan easy drive, or rail commute, ofChicago’s city center with its significantbusiness and cultural resources andleisure time activities, invites applica-tions from highly skilled candidates toserve as the Village’s next VillageManager. Please submit a cover letter,resume and salary history along with atleast three professional references toJohn Anzivino and Sharon Klumpp [email protected], or toSpringsted Incorporated, 1564 EastParham Road, Richmond, VA 23228-2360, or fax to (804) 726-9752. TheVillage Manager’s position will remainopen until filled; however, resumesreceived by April 27 will be given firstreview and consideration.Confidentiality will be maintained forall candidates submitting applicationmaterials. For a completecommunity/position profile related tothe community and position, pleasevisit www.springsted.com.
Tourism Director/Bath CountySALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits.(Pop. 5,000) Historic destination com-munity in the Highlands known for its
healing waters, excellent golfing, out-door recreational opportunities, and cul-tural resources. As department director,reports to the county administrator.Deadline for the first round of applicantreview is Friday, April 30. Job descrip-tion and application form at www.bath-countyva.org. Applicants may also callthe County Administrator’s Office at540-839-7221 (Toll Free 888-823-1710)or e-mail [email protected], resume, and cover letter toBath County Administrator, PO Box309, Warm Springs, VA 24484. EqualOpportunity Employer.
Senior Planner|GIS Analyst/Town ofAshlandThe Town of Ashland seeks to fill theposition of Senior Planner/GISAnalyst. Salary range for the position is$41,773 to $61,413 with the startingsalary depending on qualifications.Applications and a job description maybe obtained at the Town of AshlandMunicipal Building, 101 ThompsonStreet. (Please note that a Town ofAshland application must be submittedin order to be considered.) Open untilfilled. Informational inquiries may bemade to the Ashland PlanningDepartment at (804) 798-1073. Mail ordeliver all completed applications to:Director of PlanningP O Box 1600Ashland, VA 23005
Director of Finance/BrunswickCountyBrunswick County is accepting applica-tions for the position of Director ofFinance. This full-time position worksunder the general supervision of theCounty Administrator. Requires five (5)years professional experience in budget-ing and finance, preferably in local gov-ernment, some of which shall have beenperformed in a supervisory capacity. Acomplete job description is available atthe Office of the County Administratoror at www.brunswickco.com. Submitresume’ to the Office of the CountyAdministrator, 102 Tobacco Street,Lawrenceville, VA 23868. Position openuntil filled. Telephone 434-848-3107 or
toll-free 1-800-848-3199. BrunswickCounty is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.
Clerk of the Council/City ofLynchburgSalary: Market Competitive DOQ. TheCity Council of Lynchburg seeks a cer-tified professional to serve as the Clerkof Council. The incumbent is appointedby City Council and works closely withthe City Manager. Responsibilitiesinclude: Attends and records the actionof all meetings of City Council; plansand directs all activities of the CityClerk's Office as prescribed by theLynchburg City Code; assists and advis-es the City Manager, City Council, andother top management officials on pro-cedures and activities; ensures compli-ance with local and state laws; managesthe overall administrative operations ofthe Council/Manager Departmentincluding supervision and direction ofthe office staff. Online application,resume and writing sample required byApril 16. Human ResourcesDepartment 900 Church St. LynchburgVA 24504. Call 434-455-4200 for moreinformation. For a complete descriptionand to apply visitwww.lynchburgva.gov.
Accounting Consultant (Full-time orPart-time)/VML-VACo FinanceVML/VACo Finance seeks a part- orfull-time accountant with governmentexperience for temporary or permanentplacement with our AccountingServices consulting program. A govern-mental background is required, prefer-ably in a local setting. CPAs or CPAcandidates are encouraged to apply.Compensation is commensurate withexperience. We offer flexibility in workscheduling and the ability to occasional-ly telecommute. Due to our geographi-cally diverse clientele, this is a statewiderecruitment. Interested persons shouldsubmit a confidential resume with refer-ences and salary history to [email protected]. Additional informationon VML/VACo Finance is available atvalocalfinance.org.
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Executive CommitteePresident: Phillip A. Bradshaw, Isle of Wight County President-Elect: Robert R. Adkins, Wise County 1st Vice President: Barbara A. Favola, Arlington County2nd Vice President: Catherine M. Hudgins, Fairfax County Secretary Treasurer: John D. Miller, Middlesex CountyImmediate Past President: Donald L. Hart, Jr., Accomack County
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