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CC - Item 3K - 29th Annual MMASC Conferencei S E M f Q' o P0 ATEU `ay0 i ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUN IL FROM: ANDREW C. LAZZARETTO, CITY MANAGE DATE: JUNE 27, 2006 SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 29th ANNUAL MMASC CONFERENCE SUMMARY Attached for your review is information regarding the 29th Annual Municipal Management Association of Southern California Annual Conference set to take place July 19-21 in Indian Wells. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council authorize any Council Member, the City Manager, the City Attorney, or staff designee to attend the 29th Annual MMASC Conference at City expense. ANALYSIS Seminar sessions at the MMASC Conference will include a discussion on Public Finance 101, Innovations in Local Government Legislation, Tales From Young City Managers, and other related events. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: Oliver Chi Director of Administrative Services Attachment A: Conference Brochure APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: ITEM NUMBER: Passion for our Profession ! 29th MMASC Annual Conference July 19-21, 2006 Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa • Indian Wells, California The 2006 MMASC Conference is three full days of intensive learning and information sharing through speakers, breakout sessions, and a dynamic pre-Conference program. Each breakout session is designed to explore a current issue facing our profession, build your skill set as a local government professional, or prepare you for the exciting challenges that you face in your community. The 2006 MMASC Conference is a unique opportunity to obtain essential information to help you make significant positive impacts to your community by showing your true Passion for Your Profession! • • • July 19, 2006 6:30am - 11:00am MMASC Golf Tournament 11:00am - 12:00pm Registration Exhibit set-up 12:00pm - 4:00pm Pre-Conference Workshop 5:30pm - 7:30pm Speed Networking July 20, 2006 7:30am - 8:30am 8:30am - 10:00ant 10:15am - 1 1:30am 12:001)m - 1:45pm 2:00pni - 3:15pnt 3:30pm - 4:45pm S:OOprn - 7:30pm 8:30pnt Registration/General Session breakfast/ Exhibits Open Welcome General Session Speaker Breakout Sessions I General Session Lunch Breakout Sessions II Breakout Sessions III Dinner (on your own) President's Reception July 2 I , 2006 7:30am - 8:30am 8:30am - 9:00am 9:00am - 10:15ani 10:30am - 11:45am 12:001)m - 1:45prn 2:OOpm Registration/General Session Breakfast/ Exhibits Open MMASC Business Meeting General Session Speaker Concurrent Workshops IV Lunch with a City Manager Conference Closing • Ask Not What Your Manager Can do for You, Ask What YOU Can do for Your Alanager! The relationship between you and your manager is unique. You serve as your their confidante, helper, cheerleader, ghost writer, and even miracle worker No matter the position, every employee needs to know the lest ways to support their manager. Conic learn effective ways to support your manager. so that the two of you can achieve both your organization's goals and your professional ones. Tales of Young City Managers Several cities in California have hired City Managers and Assis- tant City Managers who are under the age of 40. Come hear three young, dynamic, dedicated professionals discuss the challenges and successes of having a top job at such a young age! Beeping Fresh in a Long-Terns Position Many people smy in one job for a lung time because they love it! Regardless of how long you have held your current position, this panel will discuss wavs to keep yourself fresh, challenged, and motivated to continue doing great work fur your community. Public Finance 101 Nut everyone needs to he a finance major or an accountant to suc- ceed in local government. but knowledge of the principles of pub- lic seetor finance are a must for every local government profes- sional. This panel will give you the financial tools you need to succeed Innovations in Local Government Legislation California is known for leading the nation in cutting edge legisla- tion designed to improve the quality of life of citizens. Comc hear how unique pieces of legislation were conceived, drafted, and implemented. This session is a must if your organization is con- sidering new legislation! Daily Ethical Challenges of Local Government Each day, local government professionals at all levels are faced with a variety of ethical dilemmas. This session will help members make sure that the choices they make are the right decisions, no matter how large or small the issue may be. Log on the website jar a complete list of sessions! July 21, 2006 Every attendee is invited to join one of many cite nian- agers attending the 2006 Conference for lunch on 1--ri- day..1uly 21st. This is your opportunity to ask a city manager all your unanswered questions about how to become a city manager, what qualities city managers are looking for when liiring analysts, assistants, and depart- ment heads, and how do they keep up their passion for the profession. With only it handful ol'people to a table, conversation is comfortable and personal. You do not want to miss this opportunity!! t • ! sharpening one's leadership skills. For anyone who wants to lead, whethcr in a small group. a community, or. in your organization, The Dance tiJ' 1,eadership lip"orhshop will provide special insight and un- derstanding of the art,of leading'others to achieve shared coals. , The Dance of Leadership Workshop is a highly interactive multi- Robert B. Denhardt, Ph.D. media presentation, involving brief lecturettes, conversations, and demonstrations through art, music, and dance (though don't vNorrv, no Comments on the Dance dancing is required!) Don't miss this great workshop, which will in- of Leadership Workshop: spire you to think creatively about leadership, and allow you to imme- in Dance c+ Leadership 3Vorkshop will nown educator and motivational sl enhardt is a member Of the faculty as done extensive work with local g dational President of the American n, and the author of seventeen boy tnd organizational change. t n agency. • "We can talk about leadership as an art not a science, but Bob Denhardt goes beyond talk. He takes us to the nted by internation- heartbeat of leadership itself. His " The Dance of L.eader- workshop on Zoberl B. Denhardt. ship," evokes the artist within each of na State University. us in a way that makes leadership natural and accessible to all. Our City nt agencies. Ile is a Leadership Team--which can be a for Public Admini- tough audience--sings Bob Denhardt's " praises! tanagement, leader. - James Keene, City Manager City of Tucson, Arizona • "Dr. Denhardt blends the best of academic theory with practical appli- cation. Our members gained a great deal from his presentation on leader- ship; his examples and stories were orksliop timely, humorous and thoroughly enjoyable." Full Lynn Tipton, Executive Director Florida League of Cities E . July 19, 2006 O'hal is "Speed Networking"? On Wednesday evening, the Executive Board will host a Speed Networking event from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Hyatt. This event will provide: you with an opportunity to meet new- colleagues, hear about the exciting programs they are implementing in their communities, and find out what makes others so passionate about our profession. Isn't it just handing out your business cards? Speed Networking is about setting the foundation for ,building relationships. No one can succeed by working alone or operating inside a vacuum. You need information and support to succeed in an ever-changing environment. Many of'the best netvorkers don't have a rolodex full of business cards, but rather a key group of contacts they tap into when they need it r Networking is much more, but don't forget to bring your business cards too! I don't like focusing conversations entirely on work; can I still make contacts and network? Absolutely! You can focus your networking efforts on career aspirations, mutual friends in the profession, or you talk about an additional degree you are pursuing. The goal is to meet people from other agencies that you may not otherwise get a chance to meet or share information with. Won't people feel I'nr just using their? If you only call on your network when you want some- thing, then yes, they will get that, impression. But, if you truly enjoy die other person and take the time to help them when they need it and vice versa, there won't be a feeling of being "used." So much of what we do is facilitated by effective relationships. This event is a great way to culti- vate those relationships, and make achieving your organi- zation's goals that much easier! • Benefits of Attending The MMASC Board is aware that policies vary from agency to agency with respect to attendance at profes- sional contcrenecs. The Board also understands that agencies want to ensure that there is an organizational benefit to sending stall' to a professional conference. This year's Conference is designed to provide the oppor- tunity for professional improvement' through training and education, and to advance the profession of public administration. The Annual Conference is just one of many ways MMASC seeks to educate its members. The three days of the Conference are prograrmned with the needs of the membership in mind. "Elie Conference Committee takes great care to ensure that the topics presented are relevant and timcly, and includes information that members can put to use immediately upon return to their agencies. The 2006 NIM.ASC Conference will be the 290i profes- sional conference put on by lie organization. The 2006 Conference will be held July 19 2 t in Indian Wells at the Hyatt Grand Champions Hotel. 'Elie Conference format includes a pre-Conference event held on Wednes- day, and two days of Conference workshops held on Thursday and Friday. 'I he MMASC Conference is typi- cally attended by approximately 250 local government professionals representing all disciplines of local gov- emment, and at varied organizational levels. Many City and County Managers, Assistant City Managers, Depart- ment Beads, Analysts, Managers, Interns, and student: attend the Conference each year. If you have any ques- tions about the conference, MMASC staff is available at (714) 972-0077. July 19, 2006 This year's MMASC Conference will feature an op- tional Golf Tournament at the Ilyatt Grind Champi- ons Indian Wells Resort Course. The Resort Course, which has played host to the Sr. PGA Tour's Gulf Stream Tournament, is a 6,600 yard par 72 layout designed by Ted Robinson. If you are interested in signing-up or would like more information including costs, please contact Chris Marcarello at (949) 644-3057 or via email at. cnshrcart:llaa'city.new}port-beacl).ca,us. 0 29th MMASC Annual Conference July 19-21, 2006 Hyatt Grand Champions • Indian Wells, California Please Print or Type in Form Name Agency/Organization Address City Telephone Completed registrations received by June 16, 2006 will receive the $40 Early Registration Rate Discount. Reg- istration and payment received after June 16, 2006 will be charged the Regular Registration Rate. Cancellations must be received by July 14, 2006 in order to avoid be- ing billed. Substitutions may be made at any time. . aena~ns Registration Rates Register b) June 16th to receive the Early Registration Dis- count of$40 off the listed prices below: Full Menrber : Full Conference - (Includes All 3 Days) Two Day - (Indicate Days Attending: One Day - (Indicate Day Attending: Non-Member : Full Conference - (Includes All 3 Days) Two Day - (Indicate Days Attending: One Day - (Indicate Day Attending: Student Rate : Full Conference - (Includes All 3 Days) Two Day - (Indicate Days Attending: One Day - (Indicate Day Attending: ❑ $300 ❑ $250 O 7/1907/2007/21) ❑ $215 O 7/1907/2007/21) ❑ $350 ❑ $290 O 7/1907/2007/21) ❑ $255 O 7/1907/2007/21) O 7/1907/2007/21) O 7/1907/2007/21) Before June 16th subtract $40 discount: Total Registration Cost: Title ❑ $195 $175 $155 - $40 E-mail State Zip To assist our catering staff, please select the meals you will be attending. All meals listed bel ow are incl uded with the price of the conference: Pre - Conference Lunch O yes O no Wednesday Evening Networking O yes O no Thursday Breakfast O yes O no Thursday Lunch O yes O no Friday Breakfast O yes O no Friday Lunch O yes O no Special Dietary Needs (be specific): Email Registration Form to: mmasc@occities.org Mail Registration Form to: MMASC c/o League of California Cities, OC Division 600 West Santa Ana Boulevard, Suite 214 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Fax Registration Form unicipal to: (714) 972-1816 Mancr~ e~nerit 11~A""' itlrion of nuthern Any Questions Call: Logan Nusse at (714) 972-0077 Payment may be made online by Credit Card or by mail via Check made out to MMASC. Champions The 2006 NIh1ASC Annual Conference, "Passion for Our Profession." will be held at the beautiful I Ivatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa in Indian Wells. A block of-rooms has been set aside for attendees of the Conference. Please mention that you are with the MMASC Annual Conference to receive the exclusive Iv1MASC Conference rate ol'$109 a night (plus tax) during the Conference and prior to the Conference (beginning on Jul), Kith) and after the Conference (through July 23rd). Reserve your room online by logging on to xvww.mmasc.org and l'Ollow the link to the IlyatVs exclusive MNIASC room rate reservation page or call the Hyatt Grand Champions directly at (760) 341-1000. Rooms will till up fast! M,u iripcil nMMunugcnttnt 'Association of outhern alifornia MMASC c/o League of California Cities, OC Division 600 West Santa Ana Boulevard, Suite 214 Santa Ana_ C:1 92701 If addressee is not available:, please pass this announcement on to a colleague.