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Great Lineup of Workshops Slated for CSAC Annual Meeting

August 30, 2017

CSAC staff has developed a strong lineup of workshops for our upcoming Annual Meeting, focusing on issues that significantly impact California Counties. The conference is scheduled for November 28 through December 1 in Sacramento County. For a look at the conference schedule, click here.

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CSAC, County PIOs Fostering Cooperation

August 24, 2017

In an effort to foster wider cooperation and coordination among County Public Information Officers, (PIOs), CSAC organized a regional meeting in San Bernardino County on Wednesday that drew 29 communications professionals from seven counties. Three members of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) crisis communications team also participated.

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Registration Now Open for CSAC’s 123rd Annual Meeting

August 16, 2017

Registration is now open for CSAC’s 123rd Annual Meeting, scheduled for November 28 through December 1 in Sacramento County. CSAC staff is busy planning a comprehensive conference agenda that focuses on many of the current issues of importance to counties.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Register Now for U.S. Communities Supplier Summits

August 10, 2017 Laura Labanieh

August 10, 2017

Did you know that there are more than 40 contracts currently available through the U.S. Communities Purchasing program? On average, California counties utilize only two contracts per county, leaving significant savings that counties can realize by utilizing more of the supplier contracts. This no-cost program is available to all counties, cities, special districts, and non-profits and offers the lowest local government pricing on all contract items.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Bond Accountability: How to Make it an Everyday Thing

August 2, 2017

August 3, 2017

By Mark Campbell, Executive Director, California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission

Originally appeared in the CSMFO Magazine – July 2017.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Strong Showing by California Counties at NACo Annual Conference

July 27, 2017

NACo’s 82^nd Annual Conference and Exposition drew approximately 1,500 county officials and staff from across the country to Franklin County, Ohio. The conference, which ended on July 24, provided a valuable opportunity for county officials to network, as well as share information and best practices with their colleagues from every corner of the United States.

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NACo Releases Summer Advocacy Toolkit

July 26, 2017

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has released its 2017 Summer Advocacy Toolkit to provide county officials with tools and resources that will help them better advocate for their county.

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FPPC Moving to New Address

July 6, 2017

The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) will soon be moving from its longtime location at 428 J Street, in Sacramento. The change may mean some minor delays in service during the move, but more importantly, there will be a new address for any formal communications and for a few specific forms as required by some public officials.

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Cannabis the Focus of CSAC Regional Meeting
California County Officials Gather in Humboldt County

June 28, 2017

June 29, 2017

California County officials gathered in Humboldt County this week to attend CSAC’s Northern California Regional Meeting on Cannabis Policy. More than 60 officials from 17 counties participated.

Today’s meeting gave county officials an opportunity to learn from one another and hear from the industry about the challenges and opportunities of developing an entirely new regulatory framework for a newly legalized commodity.

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CSAC FC’s U.S. Communities Program Launches New Playground Solutions Contract

June 28, 2017 Laura Labanieh

June 29, 2017

The CSAC Finance Corporation is excited to announce the new U.S. Communities contract for playground equipment, outdoor fitness equipment, site accessories, surfacing and related products and services was awarded to GameTime and KOMPAN. This contract was awarded through a competitive solicitation process conducted by lead public agency, City of Charlotte, North Carolina.

CSAC Bulletin Article

CSAC Webinar: Employee Orientation Mandate

June 22, 2017 Geoffrey Neill

June 22, 2017

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CSAC Finance Corporation Announces New U.S. Communities Contract for Tractors and Mowing Equipment

June 22, 2017 Laura Labanieh

June 22, 2017

New competitively-solicited contract for tractors and mowers provides access to overall best government pricing with leading suppliers

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CSAC, CAOs honor victims of 2015 San Bernardino County terrorist attack

June 21, 2017

Those fallen, injured and impacted by the 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino County are being permanently commemorated through an original oil painting and bronze plaque commissioned by CSAC and the County Administrative Officers Association of California.

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CSAC Welcomes New Legislative Team Member

June 15, 2017

CSAC’s Legislative team has a new member we’d like to introduce to you. There is so much to cover under the general heading of “Health and Human Services” that we are splitting that into two categories. Farrah McDaid Ting will still cover health policy and we are pleased to introduce Justin Garrett, our new Legislative Representative for Human Services. We asked Justin a few “get to know you” questions. Here are his answers.

Justin, welcome to CSAC; we’re glad to have you. What made you want to come to work for California’s 58 counties?

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Deadline for 2017 CSAC Challenge Awards Quickly Approaching

June 8, 2017

The deadline to enter the 2017 CSAC Challenge Awards is quickly approaching. These annual awards spotlight the creative spirit of California county governments. The deadline to enter this year’s awards is June 23. All it takes is a two-page executive summary for each entry.

To learn more about the awards, click here to review our electronic brochure.

CSAC Bulletin Article

U.S. Supreme Court Decides Excessive Force Police Case

June 1, 2017

A United States Supreme Court ruling on a California case this week offers greater protection for police who use force in the line of duty. The court ruled that when police force is reasonable, there is no valid excessive force claim. The decisions is a rejection of the “provocation rule” adopted by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that creates liability for law enforcement officers that use reasonable force if a separate Fourth Amendment violation contributed to their need to use force.

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California Counties, Are You Up for the Challenge?

May 19, 2017

Best practices can be found throughout California’s 58 Counties. We know because we have seen them first hand. Now it’s time to show the rest of the state — and nation — the innovative programs your county has developed.

How? By entering the 2017 CSAC Challenge Awards, which spotlight the creative spirit of California county governments. The deadline to enter this year’s awards is June 23. All it takes is a two-page executive summary for each entry.

CSAC Bulletin Article

CSAC Welcomes Two New Supervisors

May 11, 2017

CSAC welcomes two new Supervisors to the County Family this week. Governor Jerry Brown announced appointments to fill vacancies on the Boards of Mendocino and Riverside Counties. See his news release here.

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NACo Recognizes Ten California Counties

May 4, 2017

Ten California Counties received prestigious Achievement Awards this week from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for innovative and effective programming in a wide array of categories. Three counties — Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino — received “Best in Category Awards” and several of the 10 received multiple awards. Other California County recipients include: Alameda, Placer, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma and Tuolumne.

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