As the use of video surveillance has become more common, questions arise as to what to do with stored videos and what happens when people request to see them. This session will focus on the use of video surveillance in parks and

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has changed the way we approach workers’ compensation claims. In many ways, the pandemic will likely improve the way we collect an employee’s accident and exposure data and offers us new ways to prepare to defend the

This session will address privacy regulations for Illinois park districts and the best strategies to comply with these regulations. In addition to identifying the various privacy threats, this discussion will also provide an account of the unique privacy laws regulating Illinois park

Learn the ins and outs of land purchase, sale, and lease of park district property. Topics include what you need to know to evaluate property-related proposals from private and public sector entities alike, and how property transfers can help advance a district’s

Park agencies manage many acres of public space where sometimes controversial activities take place. What authority does your organization have to regulate parks, while respecting the individual rights of park patrons? Find out at “Not in my Park!” proudly presented by Ancel

This presentation will discuss the basic requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act: when is there a meeting; the pitfalls of the use of electronic communication; when is there a quorum; what should be on the agenda; what can or should be

This session will focus on some of the more challenging aspects of public meetings such as commonly misused closed session exceptions, options for controlling a rowdy crowd, how to handle rogue commissioners, public relations issues, and everything in between. Learning Outcomes: Participants

Sexual abuse claims and allegations against coaches and trainers are becoming all too common. This session will explore the disheartening trend and will discuss what your agency can do to guard against it. The session will focus on better understanding the growing

Today more than ever, elected officials and high-ranking public executives are under the microscope of public scrutiny. In a world where the public can record and publish events to the world as they occur, elected and appointed park, forest preserve and other

This program provides your agency with specific information on how to lawfully manage public demonstrations in your parks. We will discuss (i) how to identify and establish free speech areas in your parks, (ii) drafting a comprehensive permitting policy, (iii) dos and