June 1, 2023

Highlighted below are several upcoming webinars and trainings from the Institute for Local Government of interest to counties.

Webinars

Keeping Public Meetings Accessible: New Open Meeting Laws for Local Governments

Thursday June 22 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Local governments have been working to stay up to date on teleconferencing requirements for public meetings since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The legal requirements for virtual and hybrid public meetings continue to evolve, particularly since new legal requirements went into effect at the beginning of 2023 (AB 2449). Join ILG, our partner Best Best & Krieger LLP, and your local government colleagues for a discussion of the new landscape of open meeting laws and how local governments are navigating these new parameters in practice. Free to register. Learn more and sign up today.

Virtual Planning Commissioner Training

Friday June 23, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

ILG is hosting a virtual planning commissioner training. This session is offered free of charge exclusively for city and county planning commissioners and designed to benefit both new and seasoned professionals. Due to the popularity of the in person sessions, we have just added a virtual session. This session will be hosted virtually, and will run from 9:30am to 4:00pm with breaks throughout the day. You must be a current planning commissioner or planning commission staff and pre-registered to attend. Sign up for the virtual training today.

Leading Local: Artificial Intelligence & Local Government

Wednesday, June 28 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we communicate and approach everyday tasks. But questions abound. What does AI entail? What are the opportunities, risks, benefits and policy implications? How does it actually work? Join ILG and Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert John Robichaux for a timely discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing local governments because of the advancement and increased accessibility of AI technologies. This crucial conversation will provide an overview of the basics, while also illustrating how local governments in California may be able responsibly explore AI tools to help enhance efficiency, improve services, and address critical challenges faced by their communities. Register today.

Training

T.I.E.R.S. Public Engagement Training for Local Government Leaders

Wednesday, July 26, & Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily

Join ILG for our next T.I.E.R.S. public engagement training! This two-day virtual training will help California local government leaders, staff, and elected officials master equitable public engagement and build trust in their communities. Don’t wait to register as the past two T.I.E.R.S. trainings have sold out quickly! T.I.E.R.S. will help you operationalize your outreach and engagement efforts in a more sustainable and collaborative way and provide you with resources and digital tools necessary to authentically engage your community.

Registration for this comprehensive training is $625. Space is limited. Register by Friday, July 14 to secure your spot. Learn more and register today.