Elected Officials' Conference is Just Two Weeks Away
Register now for the TML-TAMCC 2016 Elected Officials' Conference, February 18-20, at the Hyatt Lost Pines near Bastrop. You'll hear keynote speaker Evan Smith of The Texas Tribune on ways our great state can be even better; Diane Gottsman of The Protocol School of Texas talking about networking for success; Dave Ivan of Michigan State University teaching how to lead positive community change; and generations expert Cecilia Rose on building healthy multigenerational teams.

Register today!

2016 Texas Youth Advisory Commission Summit
For almost 15 years, TML has partnered with a city in Texas to host a two-day, statewide Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) Summit. The summit is an opportunity for cities, schools, and local youth groups to share the experiences of their programs, and the positive impact they have on their community. It provides a fun environment for youth and city leaders to learn from and work with each other. Adults and students leave with a greater appreciation of their own programs, and new ideas to inspire their enthusiasm and success. 

The City of Pearland is hosting the 2016 YAC Summit on February 20-21, 2016. The summit's theme--Olympiad: Training for a Stronger Future--aims to inspire future leaders to dream big and think outside of the box through life lessons, practical advice, team-building exercises, and of course, laughter!

Learn more about the 2016 YAC Summit.

Public Funds Investment Act Training on March 10-11
Join us for the next TML PFIA training workshop in Austin on March 10-11. This workshop meets the state's current training requirements, and is designed for elected and appointed officials at all experience levels. While tailored to small cities (less than 15,000 population), the information is applicable to cities of all sizes.

Register now. The workshop will sell out.

Small Cities' Problem-Solving Clinics in West, Tom Bean, and Balcones Heights
Small cities, we have a training workshop that is just your size - a TML Small Cities' Problem-Solving Clinic. Each clinic covers the basics (key legal requirements, legislative updates, and a review of TML services), and offers ample time to discuss the issues important to your city during the legal question-and-answer session and roundtable discussion. For just $40 per registrant, the clinic delivers a high educational impact at a low cost. Upcoming clinics will take place on March 11 in West, March 18 in Tom Bean, and April 8 in Balcones Heights.

Reserve your place.

Your City Can Take Center Stage!
City Lights is a monthly feature in Texas Town & City magazine that highlights TML member cities' awards and accomplishments. Was your city named one of the best performing in the nation? Are you proud of that nice government bid you won last week? Tell us about it! Send your city's boasts and brags with brief background details to the TML Communications Department.

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!