It's Not Too Late! Register for June 26-27 PFIA Workshop for Small Cities 

Did you know that investment officers, chief financial officers (if the treasurer is not the CFO), and treasurers are required by the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) to receive 10 hours of training within 12 months of taking office, and to renew every two years with 10 hours of instruction?

Make sure that you and your city are in compliance.  TML's PFIA training meets the state requirements, and is designed for both elected and appointed city officials.  Upon completion of the course, attendance is reported to the State Comptroller's Office to assure that participating investment officers and cities are in compliance with the law.  

Here are the upcoming trainings you can attend:

• Austin; June 26 - 27 (small cities)
• Dallas; July 31 - August 1
• San Antonio; December 11 - 12

From Snooze to News: TML July Webinar
If you're an elected or appointed city official, you need the media on your side to tell your story, reach your target audience, and muster support for key initiatives. In this one-hour webinar, Reyne Telles, Communications Director for Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell, and Alicia Dean, Senior Public Relations Specialist for the City of Austin, will share useful tips for positive media relations and coverage. They'll discuss:

• Your role with the media
• What makes a story newsworthy
• How to prepare for a successful media interview
• And more!

Thursday, July 10, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $65 per computer connection
Details and registration.

It is All About the Youth on TML's YouthNet Listserv
When you register for YouthNet, you are connecting to a community of city officials who are engaging their city's most critical resource--youth. Join YouthNet today to collaborate on youth-focused city initiatives, projects, and issues. The listserv is a complimentary service open to all TML member city officials.  

Let the TML Buyer's Guide Lead the Way
The TML Buyer's Guide is a searchable database of products and services offered by TML associate members. The Buyer's Guide database allows you to browse through an alphabetical list of firms or search for a product or service category. Use the Buyer's Guide to explore solutions for your city.

Join the SolutionsNet Community
Need some advice on starting a community garden? Interested in how other cities have structured their paid time off policy? Looking for a sample cell phone use policy? Wonder if other cities are outsourcing a particular service?

The SolutionsNet listserv makes it easy for you to access our most valuable resource--the experience and expertise of other member city officials. The TML listserv membership is open to all member city officials; all you have to do is complete a short online registration.

Once a member, you have access to archived discussion threads and documents. Most importantly, you can post questions and respond to requests from other city officials. By participating in SolutionsNet, you are solving problems with your peers, and building a catalog of resources for yourself and others to access. And participating doesn't mean your email inbox will be flooded with unwanted emails. The listserv allows you to customize what and how much information you receive.

To become a part of the SolutionsNet community, visit the SolutionsNet page of the TML website.

Help wanted? Let the TML Career Center Assist The TML Career Center is the most frequently visited page on the TML website, because it connects employers with potential employees. TML member cities can post job openings at no charge. Private sector companies can post job openings at a cost of $150 for a 30-day posting. For more information, visit the TML Career Center.