PREPARING TO TAKE OFFICE

A prep school for newly elected officials

December 8-18, 2008

Presented by the Texas Association of Counties

Scheduled Activities

8 a.m.	Registration
8:30-9 a.m.	“Life in the Fish Bowl – A Survival Guide for New Officials”
9-9:45 a.m.	Basics of the County Government System
9:45-10 a.m.	Break
10-11:30 a.m.	Key Employment Liability Issues
11:30-12:30 p.m.	Lunch (provided)
12:30-12:45 p.m.	TAC Services Overview
12:45-1:30 p.m.	Public Trust and Public Resources
1:30-2:00 p.m.	Open Meetings and Purchasing
2-2:15 p.m.	Break
2:15-3:00 p.m.	Public Information, Ethics and Nepotism
3:00-3:30 p.m.	Working with the Legislature
3:30-4p.m.	Working Effectively in County Government
4 p.m.	Any questions?
4:30 p.m.	Adjourn