Friday, June 19, 2015

    

Legislative Wrap Up Workshop Almost Sold Out
Join hundreds of your colleagues from across the state at this important one-day workshop where you'll learn about the outcome of the major city-related bills from the 84th Legislative Session. Hear about the deals reached, the measures that fell short, and the impact the new laws will have on your town or city. TML staff will brief you on key legislation, and explain how your city can prepare for the laws' enactment.

When: Monday, June 29
Time: 7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m. (Central)
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Austin

Register now to reserve your place.

Prepare Your City's Newly Elected Officials for Success
Encourage your city's newly elected officials to attend the Newly Elected City Officials' Orientation, hosted by the Texas Municipal League (TML) and the Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners (AMCC).  This training program will answer your newly elected officials' questions and help them effectively address the issues they'll face as a new mayor or city councilmember.  Join us July 24-25 in San Antonio or August 13-14 in Round Rock for this valuable learning experience.

Program details and registration.

TML Workshop Tuition Scholarships for Small Cities
The TML Workshop Tuition Scholarship Program, which was established by the Small Cities Advisory Council, helps city officials in small cities (less than 15,000 in population) attend TML training events.  Each scholarship recipient receives a complimentary registration and a reimbursement for travel-related expenses of up to $100.

Scholarship winners are randomly selected and notified one month in advance of the training. For full program rules and to apply, visit the Small Cities' Scholarships page on the TML website.

Supreme Court Update on Police Cases
The International Municipal Lawyers Association and the State and Local Legal Center are offering a free webinar on July 29 (noon-1:15 p.m. Central) on this term's Supreme Court police cases.  The Supreme Court's police cases docket this term includes a hotel registry ordinance case and a pretrial detainee excessive force case along with a number of Fourth Amendment traffic stop cases and qualified immunity cases. Discuss the implications of these decisions for state and local government and police officers.  Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is not offered for this webinar.

Learn more and register.

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 today.

TML's LinkedIn Group: A Place to Connect
If you're a city official in a TML member city, you're invited to join our LinkedIn Group.  The TML LinkedIn Group will connect you with peers in other Texas cities in a private forum.  You can post interesting articles, discuss city issues, and share your insights and best practices.  Join our LinkedIn Group today!

 

2015
Jun 25
Lubbock
Jun 25
Henderson
Jul 2
Roanoke 
Jul 9
Region 16 Meeting
Silsbee
Jul 16
Region 5 Meeting
Bowie
Jul 16
Amarillo 
Jul 23
Region 9 Meeting
Harker Heights 
Sep 17
Region 9 Meeting
Hewitt 
Oct 22
Region 3 Meeting
Lubbock
2015
Jun 29
TML Legislative Wrap-Up - An Insider's Perspective
Austin
Jul 24-25
TML Newly Elected City Officials' Orientation
San Antonio
Jul 29-31
TML Leadership Academy: Course 1
Round Rock
Aug 6
Retail Follows Rooftops: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Population Growth
Webinar
Aug 7
Small Cities' Problem-Solving Clinic
Borger
Aug 13-14
TML Newly Elected City Officials' Orientation
Round Rock
Aug 18-21
Building Officials Association of Texas Annual Conference
Texarkana
Aug 26-28
TML Leadership Academy: Course 2
Round Rock
Sep 22-25
TML Annual Conference and Exhibition
San Antonio
Oct 15-16
Economic Development Conference
Austin
Nov 5-6
Human Resources for Public Officials
Austin
Dec 10-11
Public Funds Investment Act
San Antonio


 

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Austin, Texas 78754
Phone: 512-231-7400
Fax: 512-231-7495

 

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