Even the best public agency boards experience conflict, and healthy conflict is a sign of a healthy board. But not all board conflict is good for your agency and commissioners and executives must have procedures, strategies and practices available to ensure healthy

Learn the fundamentals of being on an elected board and the latest developments in social media, virtual meetings, and electronic communication for commissioners. This session will cover Open Meetings Act and parliamentary essentials, typical board meeting practices, voting rules, and more, in

At the heart of every park board and foundation board is a good-intentioned citizen who wants to give back to their community. Whether a new eager-beaver or a seasoned veteran, board members share the same desire to do a fantastic job. This

The executive director is the board’s most important employee (in some models, the board’s only employee). This session reviews tips and advice for both directors and elected officials on how to keep that relationship healthy and functional. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be