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*Delegate Registration* 2021 Virtual Midwinter Conference Webinar Series

Saturday Sessions Start at 2:00 pm CST & Week Day Sessions Start at 9:30 am CST
Online


★★ MUNICIPAL TREASURERS: The Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) has approved 9 hours of continuing education. These sessions are marked with an * before the session title. ★★

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021

2:00-3:00 pm *LIMIT YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY:
Learn how to comply with Nebraska's conflict of interest laws.
Frank Daley, Executive Director, Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission

3:15-4:15 pm *BUDGETING:
Better understanding of the law and the process.
Christy Abraham, Legal Counsel, LNM
Lash Chaffin, Utilities Section Director, LNM

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021

9:30-10:30 am *RISK MANAGEMENT – Liability Claims Trends:
Financial Strength and Benchmarks to Meet Future Challenges.
This session is sponsored by the League Association of Risk Management (LARM).
Kristin Smolik, Vice President, Sedgewick Pooling
Mark Weaver, Director of Finance, Sedgewick Pooling

10:45-11:45 am LEGAL OVERVIEW:
1) Public Works/Utilities
2) Environmental Requirements
3) Code Enforcement
Lash Chaffin, Utilities Section Director, LNM

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

9:30-10:30 am *Understanding Municipal Finance, Accountability and Fiduciary Duties
Craig Kubicek, CPA, CFE (Assistant Deputy), Nebraska State Auditor's Office
Rachel Wittler, CPA, CFE (Senior Auditor In-Charge), Nebraska State Auditor's Office

10:45-11:45 am *LEGAL OVERVIEW:
1) Tort Claims Liability
2) Recreational Liability
3) Bidding and Purchasing
Lash Chaffin, Utilities Section Director, LNM

Friday, Feb. 12, 2021

9:30-10:30 am *DIRECT BORROWING VS. ISSUING A BOND:
Be informed about the trade-offs and relevant financial considerations for your municipality.
Mike Rogers, Attorney, Gilmore Bell

2:30-3:30 pm *RISK MANAGEMENT:
Protect Your City or Village From Cyber Attacks.
David Young, Chief Information Officer, Lincoln

Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021

2:00-3:00 pm *LIMIT YOUR LIABILITY:
Public Records Law and Transparency in Government.
Christy Abraham, Legal Counsel, LNM

3:15-4:30 pm *LEGAL OVERVIEW:
1) Open Meetings Act
2) Understanding Your Role in Your Form of Government
L. Lynn Rex, Executive Director, LNM

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