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    It has been a pleasure to speak with so many of you over the last couple of days. It has become clear that many of you simply need cybersecurity training right out of the gate. As this is a priority ...

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    Reserve Policy

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    Hi Everyone, Does anyone have a clear, concise reserve policy that non finance people can understand? Ours is a bit confusing, and our Finance Committee (and staff) would like to update it. Thanks ...

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    RE: Bylaws

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    Hi Shirley, Our Board reviews Bylaws annually. We have the Board President create an Ad Hoc Committee at the first Board Meeting of the year, and then at the second meeting we either reaffirm or amend ...

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    Regional Government Services recently adopted the attached policy. Our Administrative Services Manager, who led in creating our policy, also strongly encourages that you join the GovAI Coalition ...

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    Bylaws

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    Our bylaws have not been updated since about 1991. I know... So much has changed in 30 years that our board wrote a new set of bylaws. Is it appropriate (legal) for the board to make a motion to relinquish ...

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    If we want to protect the considerations of a contract decision from being told to the givers of the contract and from employees who may face layoff before a manager has the opportunity to speak with those ...

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    Hi Megan, I missed the webinar, is it possible to obtain a recording? Thanks, ------------------------------ Renee Ghisletta Administrative Services Officer Santa Cruz Port District Santa Cruz, CA ...

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    Good afternoon, If your agency has held a Board retreat in the past 12 to 24 months, please provide a copy of the scope of work/services your agency requested from consultants as well as the contact ...

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    We utilize (and have for many years) Rocky Mountain Power Services. They did our annual arc flash refresher last week and do an in-depth facility review every five years to update stickers, safe zones, ...