New Supervisors Institute Agenda
Monday, November 18
Monorail Rooms A & B
8:30 am — Welcome
- Mike McGowan, Institute Moderator, Former Yolo County Supervisor and CSAC President
- Matt Cate, CSAC Executive Director
- Bill Chiat, CSAC Institute Dean
Self-Introduction of Participants; meet your peers and share your goals (and fears) as Supervisor-elect.
9:30 am — First 90 Days: What to Expect – How to Prepare
Hear practical tips from experienced supervisors on preparing for your first 90 days in office. Hit the ground running with helpful insights and suggested practices. Acquire tools to deal with both the expected and the unexpected elements of your new role as a County Supervisor.
Moderator: Mike McGowan, Former CSAC President and Yolo County Supervisor
Panelists:
- Contra Costa County Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
- San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts
- Tuolumne County Supervisor Karl Rodefer
10:45 am — Role, Responsibilities and Authority of County Government
Examine the required and discretionary responsibilities of California counties. Explore the role and authority of counties within the context of state government and other local agencies such as cities and special districts.
• Instructor: Bill Chiat, CSAC Institute Dean, Former Napa County Executive Officer
12 Noon — Luncheon Program — Working with Others to Get Stuff Done
Getting things done requires collaboration with other officials and agencies. Learn practical tips for building effective working relationships with your fellow Board members and the governing boards of other local and regional agencies.
- Speaker: Orange County Supervisor John Moorlach
1:30 pm –Jump Start Your Term: Top 10 Questions You Should Ask Your CAO (and Department Directors too)
Soon you will be meeting with your County Executive/Administrator and the department heads. What should you be sure to ask? What information do you need to know?
Moderator: Walt Ekard, Former San Diego County Chief Administrative Officer
Panelists:
- Veronica Ferguson, Sonoma County Administrative Officer
- Greg Devereaux, San Bernardino County Chief Executive Officer
- Larry Lees, Shasta County Executive Officer
3:15 pm — The Clerk of the Board: Their Role; Your Relationship
The Clerk of the Board plays a critical role in your work as a supervisor. Learn how the Clerk can help you be more effective and the resources and services available from your Clerk of the Board. Understand financial reporting and public records laws.
Panelists:
- Gail T. Borkowski, Monterey County Clerk of the Board
- Christine Ferraro Tallman, Stanislaus County Clerk of the Board
5:00 pm — Recap and Adjourn for Day
5 pm to 7 pm — New Supervisor’s Welcome Reception with County Supervisors and Institute Faculty
Magic Kingdom Lawn
Tuesday, November 18
7:30 am — Networking Breakfast
8:15 am — Welcome to the California State
Association of Counties:
Serving California’s 58 Counties for 120
Years.
Understand the range of services CSAC provides to supervisors and counties. Learn about CSAC’s state and federal legislative programs, the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government, the Institute for Local Government and more … all available to you.
Panelists:
- Supervisor John Gioia, CSAC President
- Matt Cate, CSAC Executive Director
- Riki Hokama, NACo President and Council Member, Maui County, Hawaii
- Martin Gonzalez, Institute for Local Government Director
- Bill Chiat, CSAC Institute Dean
9:30 am — Roles and Responsibilities of County Counsel – And the Laws You Need to Know
County Counsel serves as both the attorney for the Board of Supervisors and the attorney for the county. Learn more about what you can expect from County Counsel and the key open meeting laws governing you as county supervisor.
Panelists:
- James Fincher, Merced County Counsel
- Kathleen Bales-Lange, Tulare County Counsel
- Bruce Goldstein, Sonoma County Counsel
11:20 am — Summary of Session I and Overview of Sessions II and III
- Bill Chiat, CSAC Institute Dean
11:30 am — Getting the Most out of the Annual Meeting: A Conference Introduction and Overview
- David Liebler, CSAC Deputy Director of Public Affairs and Member Services