27, nside this issue... flpf terj. The Senate is Election reform set to vote on u-c funding gets big tof I)7 ' measure to n~ IW boost in Senate. npf permanently ban See page 3. taxes on Internet Stth access. tent See page 2. Vol. 35 No. 21 ~ November 2003 10, Senate legislation NACo First fide't '"lhe wisdom provides support Vice President js to know and in diverting the the courage to invites counties un. defend the non-violent to commemorate public interest" mentally nl from Lewis & Clark ness jail. bicentennial.

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850. Dear Fellow County Officia, Coj The forest fires, which were raging in California more than note a week ago, are now under controL But their damage defies imagination. An incredible toll of lives, personal property and iugh natural beauty has been consumed by the intense and unpre- 1s,t dictable flames. ring Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the people in California who are affected these terrible fires —families Jnt)f by who lost loved ones, homeowners whose homes are now ash, that and the brave and valiant fircfighters who struggled against an 'fn unbelievable foe. I pledge NACo's support in seeking federal assistance to help counties and their residents rebuild their communities.

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Phoio eoueieey of Lou Annulus County Homeland Security County firefighter battles a portion ofthe most costly fires in Southern California's history. funding announced

fireshad ifornia counties Bv DRLEN A. HRRRfs three programs are the State Home- grapple ASSOCIA TE LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR land Security OrantProgram, the Law

fire The U.S. Department of Home- Enforcement Terrorism Prevention th land Security (DHS) recently an- Program and Citizens Corps. In an devastating wildfires effort to streamline funding to states nounced the availability of$2.2 bil- crossed lion in grant funding from t!ie and local governments, the depart- Bi Pave M xenix Otfice of Oct. 24. "We didn't need that," during some of the heaviest fighting ment has consolidated the adminis- STAFF IVMTER ofDomestic Preparedness (ODP) to said Supervisor Linda Parks, as light- over a three-day period between Oct. enhance the abilities offirstrespond- tration of the three programs within M. Minny Monrrn "We heartedly as possible as fires were 25-27. were out ofresources. We the OfficeofDomestic Preparedness SEMOR STAFF ers to prepare, prevent, respond and IVRITER destroying her county at a pace of were stretched as much as we could recover Irom terrorist threats. (ODP). Whilecontinuing to direct the cooler temperatures and about 10 acres per hour. "But we'e be, and we did all we could do as su- The $2.2 billion will fund three State Homeland Security Program, have helped going to continue looking to see pervisors to help the firefighters keep firefightc if programs that provide resources to get a handle on the wild- there is anything we can do better in their morale," Bennett said. state and local governments. These ~ see DHS FUNDING on page 7 throughout the southern these situations. Supervisor Kathy Long was also the state, ttee counties hard- "It was pretty scary at one point out near the I'font lines. "I'egot three ~ just beginning to get a full because one ofthe th or four sets ofclothes that smell like CogntyNews Quik Takes ofthe situation. 118 Freeway and was headed toward smoke," she said. of acres have burned, Malibu, which would have opened up Luckily, few county buildings Metropolitan Middlesex-sninerset-Hunderstoa, NJ. 58.7% ofpcople are out of a lot of development threat," Parks were affected, although a facility in Areas* with (Middlesex ond lttmemel conulleo) and, all told, these recent added. "Butthe firefighters have been SimiValleywas so smoky that county Highest Snn Jose, Calif/ 580'/ cost the state more than outstanding. Itwas taking allthe crew employees working there had the op- Black (Snnln Clara Couitty) 88jggl to make sure the acms I I8 was put tion ofstaying home. 'arning 550, Nassau eluffntk, NX 573 % out. They savedpotentially thousands Ventura County has a large agri- or More (Rensoehet end Suffolk en unites) County homes." culture industry, and several county OrangeCounty, Calif. 50.0 % of A lly enough, Ventura Supervisor Steve Bennett said the out-structurcs were lost to the fire, but elionn Vnnefo-Fatrnetd, Calif., 48.3 % (Solnno nnd plans to hold an elaborate county's firefighters were exhausted )or Napa Couolies) exercise on the morning and took very few, if any, breaks ~ see INILDFIRES on page 8 XmlyrxaKmuuireere Iep77IRIIInm County News, November Senate poised to vote on Acts of Caring Awards reco Internet tax moratorium outstanding volunteer pro Bv JEEP ARvoLD and local taxes that could amount DEPInr LEGIELA77VE DIRECTOR a to an unfunded mandate on state ln 2004, NACo will again rec- and local At press time, the Senate was governments ofup to $9 ognize volunteer programs through 1 poised to vote on a series amend- billion a year." the Acts KIIIZ of ofCaring Awards, a national ments that could provide for a NACo does not oppose a per- program honoring community-based simple, temporary extension of the manent moratorium on Internet county government initiatives that ACTS current moratorium, impose a more access taxes ifit is properly writ- provide a legacy for the future. expanded definition ofthe taxes sub- ten. Sens. George Allen (R-Va.) This is the fiflhyear forthis unique ject to the moratorium(improving the and Ron Wyden (D-ore.) are the awards program. bill slightly), or pass S. 150 without chief sponsors of S.150. The awards will be presented significant amendment, which could Meanwhile in recent weeks, next year during National County embodies the spmt of volunteensm wc cost local NACo and other — governments billions of organizations Government Week, April 18 25, in by addressing a unique need. This meets the contest criteria 'e dollars. state representing and local of- a ceremony on Capitol Hill. Up to award is given to the top program in to participate. A couatJ The ac- ficiahave made moratorium on Internet gains highlighting 33 programs willbe recognized and the contest because itsets itselfapart that won an Acts of Cnitl cess taxes expired at midnight Oct. the flaws in the billand increasing deemed examples ofoutstanding Acts by providing unparalleled service in in the past two years is EIIt i 31, and telecommunications industry support for either further amend- of Caring. Based on county size, as its community. in 2004. and taxpayer groups are making in- ments, or a temporary two-year many as three programs will be The Youth Literacy Mentoring The deadline for credible claims that states and coun- extension. Last week, hundreds recognized in each of 11 categories: Award is presented to the program Jan. 16, 2004. Entries ties are e-mails and letters poised to begin imposing a of were sent Arts & Culture; Civic Education & that best addresses a community sent to NACo at 440 Pint A host oftaxes on the Internet, f'rom county officials to senators including Public Information; CriminalJustice; need for mentoring young people to Washington, DC 20001. AI individual e-mails. and the news media opposing S. Elderly Services; Emergency Man- achieve traditional or technological application is available asia This high-pressure rhetoric is 150 in its present form. agement; Environment; Health Ser- literacy. The Youth Service Award the NACoWeb site — HDI being used to secure passage of The information emphasized vices; Libraries; Parks &Recreation; is presented to the program that —and click on Awards. NACo's S.150, legislation that would not position that: Programs for Children &Youth and best identifies a critical need in the The Acts of Caring s ~ only permanently extend the Inter- federal law regarding Inter- Social Services. youth community and addresses it, Counties Serve America, add, net tax moratorium, but also expand net access should be technology Awards may be presented in in part, by engaging young people NACo project carried out'ea! it to include many existing taxes on neutral each of three population categories in service. slupwtthNanonwide Pr~ ~ telecommunications services. Sen. telephone and cable providers to ensure that large and small com- An "act of caring" is a commu- lutions. The project's goal ii Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) warned who provide services over the In- munities, and urban and rural areas nity service provided by a county- public understanding asd ) ha> of the bill's impact on state and lo- temet should not be granted special all receive the recognition they sponsored volunteer program that about county government cal governments in a speech on the tax treatment, and deserve. enhances or preserves the quality of Senate floor Oct. 22. Burton said: existing taxes should apply re- Three special awards also will life. Winners willbe selected by an For more informafion, "The bill [S. 150] has the potential gardless ofwhether telecommuni- be given. The Legacy Award for independent panel of judges. Any Tom Goodman, NACDItat to exempt telephone and cable com- cations services are delivered over Excellence and Innovation is awarded county government that is a member fairs director, at (202) panies &om a broad array of state a telephone line or the Internet. to the program that most fully ofNACowithan active program that tgoodm an@naca, org.

President Karen Millergives First Quarter Report to NACo m C< Bv KEREN MILLER In addition to these meetings, I was on devolution, decentraliza- Department of Homeland Security I wanted the ivACo I Esstasttr met inColumbus, Ohio withthe CEO tion and civic participation. The Council. Access like this allows us by the annual meeting Ioh As yowNACo president, my life ofNationwide Retirement Systems presidents of the U.S. Conference to have our issues raised at the high- could begm immediatcll ofp has been a whirlwindofmeetings and and have hosted a steering committee ofMayors and the National League est levels. changed the vice-chiit ou travel since July 15. I have visited and apremiermemberretreat. I have of Cities joined us. My goals as president ofNACo ments to have specific eight state association meetings, S.C., been given media training to prepare Another unexpected honor was to have two focuses, one from an hes, either as vice N.C., Ala., N.Y., Maine, Texas, Ark. for the several editorial boards I will be sworn in as a member ofthe State internal perspective and the other or a haisoschas'ommittee to and the Large Urban County Caucus meet with.To date, Ihave participated and Local SeniorAdvisory Commit- on identifying possible solutions Action Caucus and the Lait in Florida. in a meeting with The Washington tee to the Department of Homeland to rebuild rural America, especially County Caucus. Mygoal As you know, my presidential Post editorial board to discuss the Security by Secretary Tom Ridge. focusing on the economic needs. grate policy into goals initiatives have centered on rural is- Internet sales tax collection issue. You may remember NACo worked On the internal effort, I wanted to quirement ofthe steetiitf has sues. However, that does not mean encourage every member who wanted leadership is to take roll that we have abandoned the urban to get involved in a leadership role to meetings to develops needs. Ican not move the rural agenda My goals as president of NACo have two focuses, one have the opportunity to submit their the state associations without the support of the large ur- from an internal perspective and the other on identifying names and credentials. In working the state associations EI ban counties. On the other hand, the possible solutions to rebuild rural America, especially fo- with other members ofthe executive who they willsubmit large urban counties need the rural committee, an application process was on the different commi+" cusing on the economic needs. tutti membership to move their agenda, developed. This made appointing a To suPPort my yoI as rural legislators hold many ofthe diverse, well-quahfied leadership forts, Wayne Myers, ptr7I~ key positions in Congress. My travel has not been confined very hard to get this committee in team much easier. It makes sense to National Rural I anticipated the travel to state to this country. Just when the travel the legislation to guarantee we had me to appoint people who take a little tion, and I hosted a association meetings once elected schedule started to level out, I got a voice at the table. Supervisor Don responsibility and initiative on their 30 rural organlzafiotu" second vice president. It is a better a call from Larry Naake saying the Knabe from Los Angeles County own to show their interest. common strategy ia +hx education than I could possibly have White House wanted me to join and Judge Robert Eckels &om Har- Accountability is key to being the rural agenda. TheKtfirs of anticipated. To learn &omyour peers Rueben Barrales and Eric Ciliberti, ris County, Texas are also on the successful. Once appointed, team dation and the Rural ™ 1 th better or easier ways to manage the &om the intergovernmental affairs committee. At home, I had a visit members were asked ifthey were Institute sponsored &I 'o complex issues we face is a bless- office, in Mexico City for a summit f'rom General John Gordon, who is willing to accept the responsibili- Othereffottsate 's ing. I am always taking something of the America'. the personal advisor to the president ties associated with their position. with partnetships ~ home to my county or state associa- This summit of all countries in for homeland security. His office is Some were not, and new appoint- QIII tion to try. North, Central and South America in the White House and he chairs the ments were made. ~ SEE FIRST r10 November 10, 2003 ction reform funding one step closer to realization

YSUUN MCLAUGRLIR where it may be easier to increase LEOISLITIVE DIRECTOR the overall total. of- The loa victory for county Help America Vote Act Election Assistance Commission are charged with imple- authorized the federal government new federal mandates for to spend a total of $3.9 billion over Funding for election reform came another step Gracia Hillman in election teclutol- four years to help states meet new closer Oct. 31, when the Senate Rules and Admin- Hillman has served as the executive the Senate federal mandates, such director of as: istration Committee discharged the nominations ~ of the League of Women Voters and the the National 31 to provide an additional providing voting equipment that four individuals to serve on anew Election Assistance Coalition on Black Voter Participation. in grants to the states to is accessible to people with disabili- Commission. The commission will distribute $830 contained inthe Help ties and meets technical standards millionin funding &om FY03 and any funds that are ~ Ray Marhnez Vote Act. The legislation developing statewide voter appropriated in FY04 or FY05. The commission is Martinez is the executive director of the $ 500 million, so registration databases, and Every also responsible for providing guidance to state and ~ Texan Foundation, which encourages voter partici- bring total funding for instituting numerous additional local officials in implementing the Help America Vote pation in Texas. He previously served in the White $ 1.5 billion. safeguards to prevent voter &aud Act. The nominees are: House Office ofIntergovernmental Af'airs. survives a confer- and ensure that voters'allots are the House ofRepresenta- counted accurately. ng Paul DeGregorio Deforest "Buster" Soaries ot bring the total appro- NACowas one ofthe lead organi- DeGregorio is currently the executive vice presi- DeForest "Buster" Soaries is the senior pastor of the last two years to zationsthat represented stateandlo- dent of the International Foundation for Election First Baptist Church in Somerset, N.J., and previously —nearly the full amount cal officials in negohating the terms I IS Systems. He previously served as the director of the served as secretary of state in New Jersey. Ihooll in the Help America of Help America Vote Act. elections for St. Louis County, Mo. The nominees await confirmation by the Senate. t St, Ao the legislation may line. a major roadblock in where Treasury- Trans- Senate billwould divert Subcommittee Chairman non-violent mentally illfrom jail IS tw (R-Okla.) opposes funds to the bill for BY DORALU MURRAY o who must know how to respond ap- However, there may be ASSOCIA TE LEOISLS TIVE DIRECTOR propriately to this population. routes to obtaining The Senate, by unanimous con- An interagency task force willbe Rep. Steny Hoyer (D- sent, has approved legislation that established by the U.S. attorney gen- that the funds appear would provide significant support to eral and the secretary of health and appropriations bill, local governments in diverting the human services with the secretaries non-violent I'rom ~ "g.o) mentally ill jail. of housing and urban development, Inthe last few weeks, the ~+ Mentally !abor, education, and veterans aff'airs, Ill Offender Treatment o'ss and Crime and the commissioner of Social Se- lies in Reduction Act 2003 of (S.1194, curity. The task force willbe charged f H.R. 2387) in the last few weeks with identifying and implementing euntability has moved through the Senate with ways these departments can work breath-taking speed. Itis a major pri- together to reduce the effects of QTRfmmpage 2 ority for NACo and was a presiden- criminalization ofmentally illadults tial initiative ofNACo's Immediate and juveniles. of Shopping Centers Past President Ken Mayfield, who According to the Bureau of Jus- ots National Rural Electric testified before the Senate Judiciary tice Statistics, more than 16 percent the and the Fannie Mae Committee last year in support ofthe of adults incarcerated in U.S. jails I This effortcontinues the y. legislation. and prisons have a mental illness. presidents onpartnering Aweekbefore the Senate acted on In addition, the Office Juvenile organizations. of Oct. 27, the billwas unanimously ap- Justice and Delinquency Prevention and NACo willsign a proved by the Senate Judiciary Com- Tboroby Doosld Msrrsy reports that more than 20 percent of he agreement in Chicago in mittee backed by abipartisan coalition At a recent rally and press conference on Capitol Hill,three members youth in the juvenile Justice system A task force consisting le led by Sen. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio), of Congress spoke in favor of proposed legislation on the mentally ill have serious mental health problems, developers and county the original sponsor of the bill; Sen. in jail. From left to right, Sen. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio); Sen. Patrick and many more have co-occurring work at implementing Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) the chairman Leahy (D-Vt.) and Rep. Ted Strickland g)-Ohio). mental health and substance abuse of the partnerships. The of the Senate Judiciary Committee; disorders. 11 sI efforts to move into and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) the rank- The majority ofthese individuals and tertiary markets, The legislation is ing member. Other sponsors included authorized at to offer treatment and other services have illnesses or disorders that are will help those in rural areas 100 million each the Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), $ in of next two (such as housing, education, or job responsive to treatment, which has their economy. I "such sums" Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Pete years and as may be placement) to mentally illoffenders. the potential to reduce the number howall thepiecesneeded necessary FY05 Domenici (R-N.M.). for through 2008. It Programsreceiving grantfundsmust of these individuals in adult and a successful initative Action now shifis to the House improves upon an earlier version of be operatedcollaborativelybybotha juvenile corrections facilities while where a bipartisan coalition is in its the bill introduced late last year and criminaljustice agency and a mental improving public safety. know, I am a full-time contains new advanced formative stages. Rep. Ted Strickland language by health agency. "Implementing a community- this requires doing (D-Ohio), a former prison psycholo- NACotodedicateupto5percentof Grants may be used by com- based social service system is inf- of when I am at home and the funds for intergovem- gist, has introduced the legislation in planning munities for a variety of purposes, initelmore preferable tojailin terms Iof ontheroad. However, mental the House. collaboration among munici- including establishing mental health ofaddressing the multiple issues fac- to ofe-mail and cellular "By pal, county and state courts or other ' keeping the non-violent governments. diversion programs, ing this population. The billalso will have been able to de- stay mentally ill within the community The NACo amendment is creating or expanding community- award grants to eligible applicants at home. As presi- health and human service system, we signed to promote collaboration basedtreatmentprograms,orprovid- to prepare a comprehensive plan to ooc should know what can better monitor their condition, among state associations of coun- ing in,jailtreatment and transitional implement an adult or juvenile col- the responsibilities ties, state leagues and provide treatment and dispense medi- municipal services. In addition, grant funds laboration program, which targets cation, ifneeded. Thepublicsafetyis state governments. may be used to enhance training for adults orjuveniles withmental illness The creates and im- better served," Mayfield said during bill planning criminal-justice-system personnel in order to promote public safety and his testimony last year. plementationgrantsforcommunities and mental health system personnel public health Mayfield said. County News, November )p Senate Head Start 0 approves ~ would require academic testing of childb'easure

Bv MARikANASANz the program at lower rates: $ 6.87 also took action on the I ~ ~ ~ ASSOCIATE LEOISLATIVEDIRECTOR billion in FY04 and such sums as zation of the Community The Senate Health, Education, necessary from FY05 to FY08. The Block Grant (CSBG) and (hg i Labor and Pensions Committee program is currently appropriated at Income Home Energy (HELP) has approved its version $6.4 billion.The FY04 Labor/HHS Program (LIHEAP). Thgu of the Head Start Reauthorization appropriations bills that are pend- programs are oflen bill. Some counties are Head Start ing in conference would increase by county Community /t(t Stephanie agencies, generally through a Social the funding to $ 6.8 billion. The Agencies. The last time Services Department or a Commu- Early Head Start program receives LIHEAPwere reauthofizgt

f(BI'onlunction Osborn nityActionAgency. The Head Start 10 percent of the overall program with Head S(gn billis not expected to go to the Sen- funding. to the controversy Like the House bill, the Senate House Head Start bill, hpk, Director ate flooruntilnext year. (The House 4 has already passed its version ofthe bill includes new-teacher training reauthorization for these Community Services reauthorization —H.R. 2210) requirements. Under the Senate is on a separate track. Division Once the measure passes the Sen- bill, Head Start teachers must have The Senate billwould 'he ate, negotiations with the House in an associate's degree by 2009, and flexibilityto increase conference committee are expected curriculum specialists and program eligibilitylevel to 60 perceg( Number ofyears employed at NACo: 3 I/2 to be very contentious. There are coordinators must have at least a state median income. The differences between the two bachelor's degree in early childhood eligibility level is 125 Education: B.A., history, University of Virginia; completed major bills. The Senate version does not education by 2010. The House bill poverty. The authorization j 33 credits toward an M.P.A. in Urban Management, American contain the Administration's block requires similar degrees, but the would remain "such snmgn University grant proposal, which would allow timetable for achieving this man- essary." CSBG is currently I'rom The hardest thing I'e ever done: Learn to listen. up to eight states to consolidate their date is three years the date of at $ 645 million. The Hongg Head Start and pre-kindergarten pro- enactment of the new law. Assum- HHS bill provides only $4P) Three people giving or dead) I'd invite to dinner: Isabel grams. However, the Senate billdoes ing that the bill gets enacted next lion, while the Senate bill Allende, Thomas L. Friedman and Sam Waterston (a.k.a. Jack contain an academic testing mandate year, the House provisions, ifthey the current level of funding McCoy). not found in the House's measure. prevail, would put the new require- The Senate bill wnulil ment into effect two years earlier the authorized level for thc Adream I have is to: Lose 15 years and 15 pounds and become Testing results could only be used than the Senate bilL I'rom $2 billion to $3.4 hilhpi a principal dancer for the New York City Ballet. to make curriculum determinations, not decisions on funding. HEAP has seldom, if ever, Val Verde You'd be surprised to learn that I: Was born in The Senate bill would increase Community Services Block funded at its authorized levtl County, Texas. the program's authorized level to Grant and Low-Income currently funded at Home Energy Assistance $ 1.7 billion.The House Lghpt The most adventurous thing I'e ever done is: Driven $7.2 billion in FY05, $7.6 billion and 8 billion in FY07. Program billput in $ 1 8 billion along the border that separates Israel (rom Jordan, Syria and in FY06 $ House would authorize Meanwhile, the HELP committee put in $2 billion. Lebanon. The bill

My favorite way to relax is: Dancing, running or camping, lbe nisi I'm ounty most proud of: My family. Georgiafinal commisioners Every morning I read: The Washington Post and sofia-'n

Governing.corn. Prmitbnt Kana tlact Pub) uhrvt Larry hmke in-law's fcstm My favorite meal is: My mother Christmas tamales. in landfill fight Pubtic Atfoirs Dimmr lou jailed Aaoc Esecuase Editor Bet erly Indecision. Senior Stat/ Wrircr )SL kltad) I)au My pet peeve is: Stot/IVritcr Paslagca'ttsrlh Bv PAUL MACKIE protections Ware, Jane Hubert and Grcvbic Anor. Jack acrau&t best shot, Asststou Dsa tips My motto is: "When you'e ready to give it your it STAFF IVRITER Evelyn Kendrick can supply m their Edronal aim." I helps to have good Charles Ware roles as county commissioners. Adecrtising Stsa When Chairman 'lligcr "We'e trying to work directly Dsn and the other two members of the J ob ltlsrketlC)msdicdt e The last book I read was: The Way He TalkNokv, by Geoffrey rcpmam'eecrly with our [statej representative, the Scbloltcrtnk Nunb erg. TaliaferroCounty(Ga.)Commission aetio as) sccouau rcpnmnm ~ ~ it was Sierra Club and the NAACP [Na- spent 12 hours injail recently, Fkh(10DDIM My favorite movie is: The Wings ofthe Dove. tional Association for the Advance- (202) 3936226 one ofthe las-ditch efforts they c pub)abed blanu) mccpt tstm mentofColoredpeople],"said Ware, I could make to protest a landfill that Coostm My favorite music is: Anything by the Pretenders, U2, REM Aauonal kmodsttoa of appears be headed towards construe- adding that he thinks the company Fouadstlsn.loc. or Sting. 03rd xtt. because its dtp stnk tion in the tiny rural county between is bullying his county of 'lysshingtoa, D.C. BNI )D)g differentpoint 'AXDp My favorite president is: Thomas Jefferson. small population ofaround 2,000 and (2 pl) 393A226 Atlanta and Augusta. E moil ence+ammed "IcouldbeinAtlanta,butI choose its largelyblackpopulation. "Every- nanna sddrmst » mmscpuem

— where they'e tried to put landfills in n to be in Taliaferro County a good, The oppearance of paid ubmucm clean environment. This landfill is- the past five or six years in Georgia no tmy impltes sept»am~ tionsl Assmtadon of Counucs for ml has been in minority communities. Iau sue is just as wrong as some of the scttdccs or tttcsutgcs odMlutd LeBers'Fo"the other stfm D.C. ud civil-rightsissuesbackinthe1960s," "This is no democracy. This is pmd al kgsshington Ware said. trash from all over the United States. Mad subscnpuons me 390 pu ym 360 per year for ntmmuabm n I don' know how long it willtake us tuc. g" Complex Environmental, the copies. Educolional insumttm ~ Editor tostopit,butwethinkweshouldhave comty sllpp)ctmoM Atlanta company planning the Mmtlbct ~ cack Send payment «otb onhr Ifyou have a compliment, the opportunity to say what we want htknim 1,000-acre landfill, already has a NACo, 660 First St N BL 9 complaint or o in our community," Ware said. construction permit from Georgia's 9'DSTMAS TEIL Snrd VNsm view, let us know. On Oct. 14, about 300 landfill gcrbcpra Environmental ProtectionDivision. Idp Ftnrst N W )VC W 'IgigeD protesters along with TV crews (US FS 906620) Please include a phone number with your letter. Mail, fax or e- Itwouldnoimallyneedapproval&om but Taliaferro gathered outside the county Anocisrsu ttcmm mail to: County News, NACo, 440 First St., N.W., Washington, DC the county as well, O Nadoml Fesodcsm I 20001-2080; (202) 393-2630; [email protected] County had no zoning restrictions on the land, so there are few, ifany, News, November 10, 2003

The Acts ofCaring is part of the Counties Serve Ameri- ca, a long-tenn project of the National Association of Counties in partnership with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, a Nationwide istei Financial company. It is TS OF designed to raise public un- wss i. derstanding and awareness at about county government. AWARDS In 2004, the NationalAsso- lr— ciation ofCounties (NACo) willrecognize and promote eiii ~:t, 4 4 tee volunteer programs through F. II'4 4 F t 4 F Population Categories the Acts -e h tit tl ofCaring awards, a ~ ICF Awards be 'f44 4 may presented in each of 4 d national ceremony honoring three population categories to ensure that large and small communities, community-based, county a and le 4 urban and rural areas 4 IIII all receive the government initiatives that tl' *4 4 4' he recognition they deserve. I'4 F,t 4 4 4 provide a legacy for the fu- Flt F,F 4 ~;l h. 4 ture our 4 4 4 Ie 4 tl Category Population of country. Ff Fih Acts of Caring Awards FI'het 1 S00,000 and above CF 4, 4,4'4 4 4. Up to 33 programs will be reCognized FFIF" 4 2 - and deemed examples of outstand- 100,000 500,000 3 100,000 and below ing Acts of Caring. Based on county How to Apply size, as many as three programs will be Application Deadline Applicants should submit three cop- recognized in each of 11 categories, ies ofcompleted applications accom- Applications must be received at the including: Arts & Culture; Civic Edu- panied by an application form. Each is an Act of following address on or before Friday, Caring? cation & Public information; Criminal should be typed, double-spaced and of caring" January 16, 2004. No applications will is a community ser- Justice; Elderly Services; Emergency in 12-point font or larger. Completed ".e provided by a be accepted or considered after this county-sponsored Management; Environment; Health applications should not exceed 1,000 teer program that enhances date. Faxed or e-mailed copies will not or Services; Libraries; Parks & Recreation; words or six typewritten pages (ex- the be accepted. quality of life. Programs for Children & Youth; and cluding application form). Allapplica- Social Services. tions must include an electronic file NACo Acts of Canng Awards in is Eligible to Participate? MSWord-compatible c/o NACo format. Please ty government that is a Legacy Award for Excellence note that no application materials will of 440 First Street, NW NACo with an active pro- and Innovation be returned. Supplementary materials that meets the Washington, DC 20001 following appli- The Legacy Award for Excellence and will not be considered in Judging. criteria is eligible to participate Innovation is awarded to the program ActsofCaring Acknowledgment of Receipt awards. A county that most fullyembodies the spirit of For more information that To ensure receipt, please include a won an Acts of Caring volunteerism addressing a by unique stamped, self-addressed Please contact Tom Goodman, NACo in the past two years is envelope with not need. This program sets itself apart by public affairs director, for more infor- in 2004. each submission. providing unparalleled service in its mation about the Acts ofCaring awards community. or programs must: Program Judging application process at (202)942- Winners willbe selected 4222 or tgoodmanPnaco.org. at least one calendar year prior by an indepen- Youth Literacy dent panel of application date. Mentoring Award judges. These individuals community willdetermine award recipients based participation on a The Youth Literacy Mentoring Award is on quality of application, program cat- basis. presented to the program that best ad- the egory and population category. participation of the dresses a community need for mentor- (oflicials and/or staff) in a sig- ing young people to achieve traditional t and Announcement of Awards Nationwide" ongoing role. or literacy. technological AllActs of Caring honorees willbe as a model program and be recognized at a national ceremony Youth Service Award to be held in Washington, DC measurable out- during The Youth Service Award is presented National County Government Week that benefit the community. to the program that best identifies a in April2004. Additionally, they will a completed application no critical need in the youth community be recognized in County News, on the January 16, 2004. and addresses it, in part, by engaging NACo Web site and in all national media young people in service. releases and promotions. 6 County News, November ]i Counties can play a key role in the Lewis R Clark Bicente '

Bv Bu.c DHS BANSELL national group, and attended my first Clark Caucus, and at least 27 federal in the national planning process, and spirit of cooperation NACo Ftssr Vice Pttsstosttr council meeting on Oct. 25. Counties agencies are involved. We can add our Iam honored serve in this rul. Please 200 years ago, county have a On Oct. 26, 1803, Merriweather now place at the table. support where appropriate. do not hesitate to let me know any have the opportunity to add Lewis and William Clark, the co- As an organization, NACocan also For counties or states that have the concerns you might have. I plan on to this historic bicentennial leaders of the expedition that would help when any legislation concerning trail running through them and who attending the council meetings and forever bear their name, left the Falls the bicentennial comes before want to participate in the commemo- signature events, representing county (To contact Bill of the Ohio. Twelve days earlier, Congress. There are 84 members ration, I am available to assist in any governments. call: (541) 278-620); Lewis had stepped ashore &om his of the Congressional Lewis and way I can. I am your representative Working together, in the same bhansellIorednet. org,) custom-made keelboat in Louisville For to greet Clark. With a handshake, the two leaders set off. The journey covered 8,000 miles of territory over a period of two T SI E,T s sA'LAcE four months and years, nine days. I Its record contributed important new TI a I'I aT informahon concerning the land, its resources and its native peoples. The information had a major impact on the development ofthe West. Now, 200 years later, we are honoring their great expedition with a bicentennial commemoration over the next three years, and county governments across the country can be part of the commemoration. My goal is to ensure they do have an op- portunity to participate.

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T'lTE C LstR Ql<+ Af; E'LL Prior to being elected to NACo's executive committee, Iwas active, and Icontinue to be involved inthe Oregon efforts ofthe commemoration. I was honored to serve as'he first chair of h the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Oregon, Oregon's statewide coordi- nating committee. I was convinced then, and even more now, that county governments need to be involved in the process of planning activities. In Oregon, there are nine counties which share the trail Lewis and Clark followed, and it is where many ofthe actual events will take place. I believe also that NACo needs PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT Also, to be involved at the national level. There are 224 counties, in 16 states, doesn't just mean reporting it. Instead, you can help that share the Lewis and Clark Trail. stop it before it ever starts. With everything from simply helping ~ 'r Counties have an important and Prevent Child '. significant part to play, but were not a parent with errands or babysitting America originallypart ofthe national planning process. I sought to change that. to supporting parenting programs in your community. Find out With the support ofthe executive the many ways you can help at committee and through the work of President Karen Miller, we recently www.preventchildabuse.org or by calling 1-800-children. were successful in getting a county Sta representative on the National Lewis A CHILD IS HELPLESS. YOU ARE NOT. and Clark Council. Iam proud to serve as NACo's representative on this IO, 2003 , Nerrs, November

t eland security grant program provides $ 7 7.billion to local governments

FUNDINGPom page l of receipt of funds from ODP. Funds willbe provided as products, FY 4 Department of Homeland Security h also now administer the services, or direct funding to benefit Corps and the new Law local communities that have an Counterterrorism Grants - State Allocations Terrorism Prevention approved Citizen Corps Council or are attempting to establish one. State Grant LETPP Citizen n, Counties should immediately State Allocation Program Corps Total omneiad Security begin to contact their respective Program SAAs regarding the eligibility and Alabama $28,138,O0O $8,350,000 $584,000 $37,072,000 Alaska 14,862,000 4,410,000 309,000 19,581,000 , the State Homeland requirements for these funds. 654,000 Grant Program willaward Arizona 31,490,000 9,344,000 41,488,000 to states and local gov- (For more information regard- Arkansas 22,001,000 6,529,000 457,000 28,987,000 2,783,000 to assist them in efforts to ing this program or to review the California 133,964,000 39,752,000 176,499,000 prevent, respond and re- state application, visit the Citizen Colorado 28,208,000 8,370,000 586,000 37,164,000 terrorist threats. Again, Corps: www.citizencorps.gav/ Connechcut 24,594,000 7,298,000 511,000 32,403,000 equipment covered under or www.ajp. usdoj.gov/docs/ Delaware 15,427,000 4,578,000 320,000 20,325,000 willcontinuetoin- fy04hsgp.pdf) D.C. 14,610,000 4,335,000 303,000 19,248,000 such as personal protec- Florida 70,382,000 20,885,000 1,462,000 92,729,000 chemical detection Georgia 42,214,000 12,526,000 877,000 55,617,000 radio interconnection Law Enforcement Hawaii 16,939,000 5,026,000 352,000 22,317,000 costs related to the design, Terrorism Prevention Idaho 17,271,000 5,125,000 359,000 22,755,000 conduct and evalua- Program Illinois 56,173,000 16,669,000 1,167,000 74,009,000 biological, radio- The last of the three awards an- Indiana 33,917,000 10,065,000 704,000 44,686,000 Iowa and explosive agents nounced was a new grant program 22,784,000 6,761,000 473,000 30,018,000 and training programs; and dubbed the Law EnforcementTerror- Kansas 22,021,000 6,534,000 457,000 29,012,000 with statewide and ism Prevention Program. The pro- Kentucky 26,779,000 7,946,000 556,000 35,281,000 Louisiana gram is funded at $ 500 million and 28,125,000 8,346,000 584,000 37,055,000 is also an expanded ap- is intended to help law enforcement Maine 17,110,000 5,077,000 355,000 22,542,000 listto choose &om communities detect, deter, disrupt Maryland 31,495,000 9,346,000 654,000 41,495,000 new equipment," and prevent acts of terrorism, with Massachusetts 34,846,000 10,340,000 724,000 45,910,000 Michigan to a department press re- a specific focus on the prevention of 47,362,000 14,054,000 984,000 62,400,000 the announce- a weapon-of-mass-destruction inci- Minnesota 29,981,000 8,896,000 623,000 39,500,000 the grant notice. dent, according to DHS. Specifically, Mississippi 22,560,000 6,694,000 469,000 29,723,000 have until early December funds willbe available to help local Missouri 32,236,000 9,556,000 670,000 42,472,000 and submit their applica- police enhance their capacities to Montana 15,780,000 4,682,000 328,000 20,790,000 the application is submit- share information to preempt ter- Nebraska 18,612,000 5,523,000 387,000 24,522,000 Nevada by ODP willbe made rorist attacks, reduce vulnerability 20,147,000 5,978,000 418,000 26,543,000 New will be notified of their ofcertain high-value targets, recog- Hampshtre 17,043,000 5,057,000 354,000 22,454,000 New Jersey approved, funds willbe nize the potential development of a 42,317,000 12,557,000 879,000 55,753,000 to each state's desig- threat, provide intervention achvities New Mexico 19,047,000 5,652,000 396,000 25,095,000 New York (SAAi. before a threat can be executed, en- 78,827,000 23,391,000 1,637,000 103,855,000 Carohna SAAs must obligate 80 hance interoperability communica- North 41,384,000 12,280,000 860,000 54,524,000 Dakota of the awarded funding to tions and assist in management and North 14,828,000 4,400,000 308,000 19,536,000 Ohio 52,098,000 governments." Coun- administration. 15,459,000 1,082,000 68,639,000 Oklahoma immediately begin to con- The funds can be used forplanning, 24,708,000 7,332,000 513,000 32,553,000 respective SAAs regarding organization, training, exercises and Oregon 24,804,000 7,360,000 515,000 32,679,000 Pennsylvania 55,255,000 and requirements for equipment &om an authorized equip- 16,396,000 1,148,000 72,799,000 Rhode ment list that includes an expanded Island 16,333,000 4,847,000 339,000 21,519,000 k. South Carolina category for law-enforcement equip- 26,828,000 7,961,000 557,000 35,346,000 South Dakota 15,267,000 information regarding ment related to threat intervention, 4,530,000 317,000 20,114,000 Tennessee 32,667,000 or to review the state such as SWAT gear. 9,694,000 679,000 43,040,000 Texas visit the Department of This program also allows for 87,888,000 26,079,000 1,826,000 115,793,000 Utah Security: »ww.dhs.gov/ overtime costs specifically related 20,640,000 6,125,000 429,000 27,194,000 Vermont www.ojp.usdoj.gav/docs/ to homeland security efforts. 14,768,000 4,382,000 307,000 19,457,000 Virginia pdf) Grant funds willbe made available 37,837,000 11,228,000 786,000 49,851,000 Washington 33,606,000 to each state through its SAA, and 9,972,000 698,000 44,276,000 West Virginia 18,863,000 states are required to provide no less 5,597,000 392,000 24,852,000 Wisconsin 31,437,000 Corps Grant than 80 percent ofthese funds to local 9,329,000 653,000 41,419,000 Wyoming 14,360,000 tn law enforcement agencies, including 4,261,000 298,000 18,919,000 the department will pro- county sheriffs. Also, states must million in funding through utilize the State Homeland Security grants to states for the Strategy as the basis for allocation of Homeland Program. Formed in these funds. Counties should imme- Security Grants and Training Web Site —as part ofPresident diately begin to contact their respec- In addition to the notice offirst responder grants, Department ofHomeland Security also announced the . 13ush's USA Freedom tive SAAregarding the eligibilityand launch ofa new comprehensive grants and training Web site — — at wwwdhsgov/grants —that willeducate lo- Citizen Corps requirements for these funds. cal governments on the numerous grants available for homeland security to state and local governments. provide funds to state The department recently announced the launch of an interagency grants and training Web site on its governments to create (Far more information regarding Web site. The site provides information on homeland security andan publ'ic-sa fetygrantty opportunitiesti offere d volunteer activities this program or to review the state by the department and other federal departments and agencies including Health and Human Services, the application, visit the Department of Department ofJustice and the EPA and a link to the Compendium of Federal Terrorism Training for State will be required to Homeland Security: »nvwdhs.gov/ and Local Audiences, an interagency site for training opportunities available to state and local emergency percent of the funds to grants or»wwojp. usdoj.gov/docs/ personnel. within 60 days fy04hsgp.pdf) County News, November ll California wildfires affect every departmenf of county government ~ WILDFIRESfmm page I a recall election weren't enough, of5cials in San Bernardino County the main losses were to orchards and had to implement emergency- cattle-grazing areas, Long said. voting procedures for the Nov. 4 Probably the county facility af- election because of the fires. Due to fected most was the Todd Road Jail, evacuations, several polling places the largest jail in the county, which in the county were not available, so had to be evacuated because ofhaz- the Registrar ofVoters'l5ce set up ardous smoke. Afier another county emergency-voting sites that were co- jail was filled to capacity, about 800 located with evacuation centers. inmates were transported by bus and "I want to make sure that every lined up under supervision along a voter in our county still has the op- hallway between the county's Hall of portunity to cast their ballot despite Justice and Hall of Administration. the dislocations and tremendous "And because the firefighters were uncertainty ofthe current situation," so stretched at the time, correctional Registrar ofVoters Scott Konopasek olficers actually put out the fire near said. fiom the jail," Parks said. He said he took the extraordinary The supervisors met withCalifor- measure because ofdisplaced voters. nia Gov. Gray Davis and Governor- loss ofpolling places and the number elect Arnold Schwartzenegger, who ofpoll workers; lost, burned or lefi- both promised expedited reimburse- behind absentee ballots; and the fact 4 "4o@ ~ -s . ment forthe massive costs beingborne that at least 14 zip-code areas did not

nine I to the county for the firefighting. have mail delivery. Parks also noted that the Ventura The county has set a one-stop up photo courtesy ofVeotuo foo County Board of Supervisors will Fire Emergency Local Assistance Ventura County, Calif. inmates are lined up in a hallway between the county's Hall of Justice asd work hard to change a 1930 state Center (FELAC) countyat the airport for Administration when they had to be temporarily evacuated from the Todd Road Jail Facility law that prohibits use naval-base of fire victims to provide a variety of approaching fire dangers. planes until all commercial supports government services in a central are first in use to fight fires. "Those location. agenciesan big planes could really make a dif- FELAC features 30 to 40 infor- assistance to counseling, will be that the Southern California counties fightmg other fires In the attt avei ference. We need to get that changed mational and referral booths stafled located in center," this said Board have implemented helped contain the of inter-governmental . Pr so we can use all our resources, and by FEMArepresentatives as well as of Supervisors Chairman Dennis fires as much as possible. "[Depart- Horn said ifit weren't for ik this the whole Ventura County Board is staflers Hansberger. "Our goal is for people mentofHomelandSecurity] Secretary towns inthe county, more Gui that," behind she said. seven state agencies. The county will to be able to walk into this center and [Tom]Ridge toldus he was veryhappy been lost. Wh: even offer childcare at the center. walk outwitheverything they need to about our mutual aid agreements. The county was forced is San Bernardino "Every service County victims of these put their lives back together." Everybody knows what everybody the government down for hti the recent As if scramble to hold fires will need, from financial In addition to the county Fire De- else is doing. It's very coordinated," except for essential emploYttt partment crews, the Sheriff's office Knabe said. county lost thousands of and the Registrar ofVoters, practically Supervisor Michael Antonovich, parkland, but fortunately tlt vict every county department is in some who had massive fires raging in at lose any buildings, aithoutlt gro Leaders protest. judge's order way helping with the fire recovery. least two locations in his district, said the park system, some c Public health nurses are stalfing the county ol5cials are very angry these have been lost. ~ LANDFILLPompage 4 fiompurchasing acreage and opening evacuation center, crews from the fires were started and that the L.A. Horn estimates that their businesses. Assessor's 015ce, Code Enforcement County Board of Supervisors has lost about $5 million courthouse to witness the three ACCG has stressed the necessity and Building &Safety are surveying initiated a plan to reward citizens guardrails, and park sttucttgt commissioners get peacefully ofplanning through workshops and and documenting the damage, the who help with the case. smce the state recently arrested and taken to jail. They trainings. Gril5n said many farmers county's Behavioral Health Depart- "We'e approved a $50,000 re- the county's 25 were protesting a judge's order to often object to local zoning plans, but ment is providing counseling for ward for information leading to the Horn hopes that between allow constructionsaid ofhalf the landfilL he added that zoning plans in largely- residents, the Treasurer-Tax Collector arrest and conviction ofthe arsonist. federal monies, the county wts They were released because they agricultural counties don't have to is assisting residents to receive reas- We'e also looking to increase the quite as big ofa financial bii agreed to sign a letter that the look like major metropolitan plans. sessments and tax billpostponements, penalties in California for arson," they could have. landfill doesn't violate county "Rural zoning can protect agri- and several agencies are working on Antonovich said. And now, the clean-Up zoning,plustheycouldn'trepresentabout culture too," he said. a systematic re-entry plan to allow coveiy begms. San Diego ll their constituents while injail. The Griffin said the association evacuated residents to return home. San Diego County three one-stop locations issue has been in and out of the will probably highlight Talliaferro assistance. Griffm With one of the largest fires in to receive courtroom since 2001, and the (pronounced Tolliver) County in a Los Angeles County California history burning within its "The clean-up is Georgia Supreme Court refuses to four- or five-page case study it plans With approximately 90,000 borders, San Diego County was one of Horn said. One ofthe hear an appeal from the county. to publish as an educational tool for employees, it's safe to note that the hardest hit areas. Supervisor Bill last Tuesday [at a Boarti "We have pushed for counties to other Georgia counties. Los Angeles County had plenty of Hom, who is a native San Diegan, sors meeting] was waive st adopt zoning plans for years and it Meanwhile, back in Talliaferro, employees personally affected by represents an area that lost 75,000 rebuilding your home gttcs really takes a crisis of someofGeorgi'ssort," the commissioners received the the fires. Supervisor Don Knabe, for acres of land and 177 homes. dents want to put up new said Jerry Griflin,executive director, support of the community to fight one, said the disaster is hitting close "This was huge," Horn said. "I'e there willbe the typical Its" Association County Commissioners the landfilldeveloper, and the result to home for many citizens. never seen anything likethis and I'e they are simply replaciag wu then ofGeorgia(ACCG). "It' unfortunate thus far is a $60,000 billfor attorney "One of my own employees is lived here my whole life." lost, we won't charge that this happens, but hopefully we fees. But Ware said that the harmful building a home up in Stevenson While most ofthe fires within the In addition to the class+ can help other counties from not fall- environmental effects ofthe landfill, Ranch. He's up there right now," county are contained, things were noted that the county is h+ ing into that trap." which could create runoff into the Knabe said. "The thing is, Stevenson extremely dil5cult at the height of whole new class ofpea)tie + >u Ogeechee River and the drinking wa- Ranch is where the fire's going right the fires. According to Horn, what "Thousands ofpeople +n counties don' have land-use controls ter itsupplies to thousands ofpeople now, but itcould be going somewhere made itreally difficultwhen the fires displaced by the fire, inplace. He added that counties with- downstream, makes the fight well else in a flash." broke out, particularly in his part of "We'e working verY ~'tstiity out land-use plans have few means worth the cost. The county has also The good news is that the regional the county, was that much ofthe fire- into temporary housmg by which to block landfillcompanies recently adopted a land-use plan. approach foremergency management fightingequipment was in other areas rebuild." !ii News, November 10, 2003

~ ~ OCTOR S ~ ); osting an Engagement" pa~ 0+««8th md Safety BY PAW BRENNER repeutive strain m)uncs These Doctor recently received nothing more than a cursory "check rest of us to consider. That lesson Few repetitive strain injuries, which survey &om a local NBC- the boxes" five-minute people think of an office as effort. is that they form, within their own can take the form of carpal tunnel station. a dangerous place to work, and in television It was Poor behavior at work, including ranks, a family full of positive many senses, it isn't at all. syndrome or other musculoskeletal a campaign to encourage sexual harassment, dis- bullying, and engagement. afllictions, seem to be related to the on as a However, all the changes in television criminatory or threatening behavior, When a member of the fire de- the increase in concentrated work on approach for employers is often overlooked way work happens, in the way by supervisors partment is critically ill, he or she computerkeyboards. Higherrates of ads in organizations are structured, and job newspapers, or written off as "that's just Oscar. willhave a hundred &iends looking in the new technology being used, these injuries have caused employers, and in other outlets. The Everyone knows he's harmless! out for their comrade. That kind of have caused some new concerns employees and healthcare providers of the media-comparison Ignore him and he will go away." positive engagement is the cure for about health and safety for office to consider preventive measures in that the average adult in Disengagement fosters trouble not many of the troubles plaguing the workers. These the office environment. aow spends 253 minutes a only in elementary concerns cluster school, but also society, and you don't need to be a The second That's around five categories: development is the television! more later in the workplace. fireman or police woman to foster ~ ergonomic and human factors renewed focus on the combined busi- hours out of our precious positive engagement. ~ ness assets i lighting ofpeople and knowledge. day Start in your own rela- family codes and safety regulations As organizations increasingly realize place inthe media tionships and your work relation- ~ indoor air quality, and that their people are a valuable and went to radio. The average ships. You might consider inviting ~ environmental issues, including strategic resource, it has become to radio 128 minutes a all your coworkers to an "engage- heat, noise, and ambiance. correspondingly important to ensure spent surfing the Web (45 ment" party. Instead of bringing Maybe the most important insight that those people use safe and healthy 'er day) has now eclipsed gifts, let them all bring ideas and &om this focus on health and safety workplaces. reading the newspaper experiences about how to improve issues is the value of a holistic ap- per day), according to their lives and the lives of their proach to creating a healthy, safe, and What can employers do? survey. In last place communities through positive en- comfortable workplace. Addressing The benefits of a safe and reading, which kept gagement with one another. one category of issues in isolation healthy workplace are documented paying rapt attention for Let them bring challenges for willnot create a healthy office. Those lower costs to the company (medical of only 19 minutes per others to take up to create more Putc ROSENBERG who have spoken ofthe workplace as coverage, claims, absenteeism, etc.) a significant portion positive uses than THE HR DOCTOR watching TVfor a "ecosystem" and a more valued, statistic type of have captured productive work involved a good part of that 253 minutes a the true spirit of a holistic approach force. A 1996 study by Louis Hams day of the little length of life we to office health. & Associates, Inc., found that 44 e these numbers were If each have. we think we can do well percent of office workers surveyed pride and trumpeted by engagement and without positive constructive Happy all the Reasons for concern ranked eyestrain higher than both executives in an effort to best, relationships with others in The growing concern about air quality and exposure to hazard- more advertising, the HR health and safety in the officeworkplace is fu- ous materials as their greatest health a very troubling side to a complicated world full of eled by two significant developments. concern in the oflice environment. of television as a major challenges, we are wrong The first is an increase in the The Bureau ofLabor Statistics sites factor in our lives and —as individuals, as com- Phil Rosenberg incidence of employee health munities and as a nation. The HR Doctor ~ www.hrdr net problems, including eyestrain and ~ See FSC NEWS on years ago, an author page JO om Heymann looked at spend the precious Disengagement means that we of their lives and, among don't pay as much attention as we concluded that the aver- should to nurturing and preserving spentonly fourminutes family relationships. This may well SihoPgly private, uninterrupted be a major contributor to divorce and with his or her child. dysfunction in family relationships. „ Create a ihe Doctor finds the Project that contrast When one relationship element fails, . ail~~ a ~ to the People four hours a day and four itcan often trigger a cascading failure You Serve by Improving day to be sad, and perhaps in other areas, including individual the Environment. core ofwhy we see some financial affairs and personal health. in society that occupies Ifwe think we can do well without NACosF~st R t of local governments'ime positive constructive relationships available forcommunity4xased ~~~ with others in a complicated world you would liketo ksain inote ~ h any connection between fullofchallenges, we are wrong —as ~ 's funding to improve your cummunay's environment, article and human individuals, as communities and as a go to the NACo Web site — or public administration? nation. The bottom line is that we can- tvww~—and check under Technical Assistance, Water is a resounding "yes." not go it alone; we cannot disengage Or, contact Jason reflected in the frompositive relationships withother Shedlock atjrhed/ocNtnacrxovfr~or (202)39341221k mirrors the same people and expect our own lives to in the workplace. prosper as a result. often retreat from For all the complicated and of positive increasingly expensive costs of 13y buildin ~ partnerships and fostering natural ~ with subordinates running departments, like a fire rce stewardship, your county - Is the HR Doctor depariment, or a sheriff's or a police ~ a star! you say "yes," how department in local government, for the percentage of all the workers'ompensation costs, evaluations that were and occasional behavioral lunacy that leted on +++** time in your goes on in those operations, they offer Restoration which may reflect one extremelyvaluablelesson forthe Program 10 County News,

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In order for the ACS to become a realistic to believe that U.g, successful replacement for the long living in all of these form in 2010 and provide the more be counted at the same tune current demographic data needed by U.S. is counting its more A New Face for Census 2010 counties forplanning, and potentially millionresidents in2010? for distribution offederal funds, the be the cost of trying? Witt might not recognize the 2010 In the 1990 and 2000 censuses, required by H.R. 1619, willbe con- program needs fullfunding inthe next activities ofthe Census Census form when it comes to our the Census Bureau enumerated ducted inFrance, Kuwaitand Mexico. two to three budget cycles. go unfunded? houses. In efforts to streamline the Americans in the military and their The Census Bureau plans to mount a In the 2004 budget, the most Census form and to change the way dependents and federal civilian em- massive publicity campaign, similar important commencement pe- (For additional data is collected, the Census Bureau ployees livingoverseas, largely &om to the one for the 2000 Census, target- riod for the American Community about overseas enumerutk is "re-engineering" for the next de- administrative records. These counts ing U.S. citizens livinginthe three test Survey, $ 8 million to $ 10 million ta www.census. countries. Working through partner Census funding will to the wwwt'2003lcb03cn03. html cennial census. Among the changes were included invarious statepopula- of go l c planned is the use ofa short form for tions to determine apportionment for organizations and using the English Overseas Enumeration Pilot forjust all respondents. the U. S. House of Representatives, media in each ofthese countries, the three countries. According to most (Research News wat Census Bureau hopes to get the word sources, there are 193 countries (in- by Jacqueline Byers, Inthe 2000 Census, one out ofsix but for no other purposes. sy homes (17 percent) were sent long In April2003, Rep. Carolyn Ma- out that the pilot is being conducted. cluding Vatican City) on earth. Is it research.) forms that were used to collect de- loney (D-N Y)introduced H.R. 1619 U.S. citizens livingin these countries mographic data, such as the length —called the Census of Americans may ask that a questionnaire be mailed ofyour commute to work and how Abroad Act—that directs the Cen- to them at their overseas residence, many rooms are in your residence. sus Bureau to conduct a test count may pick up a questionnaire at the ~ FSC NEWSPom page 9 health and safety is the If the Census Bureau's plans go of Americans living abroad and embassy or consulate or I'rom part- ate training for the people through, and Congress appropriates requires that they be counted in the ner organizations, or respond via the cumulative trauma disorders as 62 the workplace. Orienting the necessary funding, the long form 2010 Census. The results of the test Internet. percent of the workplace injuries the best use of the tools, will be replaced by the American should be reported to the president Anactive group ofAmerican citi- reported in 1992. features, and other task I Community Survey (ACS), which and Congress by June 30, 2005, zens living abroad, many of whom A focus on health and safety in information is critical to rep is an ongoing survey conducted along with recommendations &om pay U.S. income taxes, lobbied the oflice workplace begins with a the health and safety between decennial censuses. the secretary of commerce concern- Congress to be included in the 2000 thorough understanding ofworkplace into the workplace. The The ACS is designed to sample ing the inclusion ofthese citizens in Census, but their efforts occurred configurations, work process issues, about how to best use the SuI about 3 millionhouseholds annually, future censuses. too late in the planning process for and the specific needs of the people way that promotes health starting in 2004, in counties across Issuesthat willneed to beaddressed that census. The introduction ofH.R. who perform in the space. Coming to is a fundamental way tu the nation and to use that information to make this a reality include; 1619 is in direct response to these that understanding is no small task, people. Stat to update demographic data at more ~ how these Americans living concerns. The State of Utah, which and often involves gathering an ex- frequent intervals than in the past. abroad willbe counted lost a house seat to North Carolina in tensive amount of information. How it's all connectetl health In addition, for the first time ~ how will data collected be reapportionment after the 2000 Cen- The information-gathering pro- Afocus on ever, the Census Bureau is pilot- used, and sus, also maintains that ifMormon cess is as significant for creating a and furniture configututiuut safe workplace as workplace do not exist in ing a program to count Americans 'hether Americans living missionaries living abroad had been and healthy any 's living overseas, with the intention, abroad will be included in state counted, the state would have been other subsequent activities. And it compames focus on huts iffeasible, ofincluding them in the counts for reapportionment. able to maintain that seat. requires sound tools to collect a safety issues, businesses 2010 Census. The pilot, scheduled for 2004 as In a fact sheet published by the wide range ofdata on: looking at other issues, such Bureau of the Census prior to the ~ the work being performed and ~ electronic tools: the 2000 Census, the residency rules its component features technologies thatsupputt c are described as follows: ~ the tools required to perform of work, new ways of and new 'Stt ~ X 0 1 > i "Planners of the first U.S. de- tasks and functions with people, cennial census in 1790 established ~ the other environmental ele- enhance the speed aud tttc CounT ~~~ the concept of 'usual residence's ments that affect health and safety, of the output people are the main principle in determining and generating thei ~ tt ~ individual herself/ cost of ownership: C Irene where people were to be counted. the person This concept has been followed in himself and his or her unique range of costs associated su all subsequent censuses and is the needs. ning, providing, and ONLINE a re guiding principle for Census 2000. Once a clear picture emerges of workplace, provides a gqsit tts at wwntoauttynaw,e,pyg Usual residence has been defined as the health and safety issues that are view of true workplace the place where the person lives and most relevant inthe workplace, com- costs, and expectations: tk sleeps most of the time. This place prehensive solutions can be designed 'ork ! workfutcc 'orld Get t e News on Your Deskto is not necessarily the same as the that integrate the fullrange ofhealth view of the person's voting residence or legal and safety factors. issues such as control, com- personalization, and the Sanant Headline Update: residence. Also, noncitizens who In the office workplace, a in the United States are prehensive health and safety solution all this on performance. Every two weeks, we'l e-mail a short synopsis of the top are living cou knowledge about the An integration of tbetc News. Pick news, click the link and included, regardless of their immi- willincorporate stories in County your workplace gration status. person, their tasks, and their tools and other relevant read the story. wa'nsure the use resources such as: that a new apptuuct U.S. Citizens not employed by will be Web Site Update: U.S. Government who are working, ~ appropriate ergonomic seating signing and elfccu" — ~ tools will create a more Every two weeks, we'l e-mail the main page from studying or livingoverseas are not computer support Ce work uad www.countynews.arg. Ifyou don't always remember to visit included in the census." (Emphasis that reduce strain and enhance for people to the Web site, why not let us bring the Web site to you? theirs.) performance to succeed. ~ surface at- Why should coun'.y govern- appropriate work Gaj PDF Delivery: Bremmer is u~ ments be interested in the overseas tributes, including height, depth (pam 1 Every two weeks, we'l send you the entire County News, issuesfttr enumeration plans? There are at least and lighting workplace a convenient PDF file. Save each the" every page, every picture, in ~ a part of two reasons. The first is that fund- optimal ambient and task light- Steelcase is issue on disk and read them when you find time. Gaverntnettt Census activities remains ing to reduce eyestrain mumttes ing for po" ~ contracts to tight. With Congress facing unprec- air quality control, and Alliance To sign up for any of these services, go workplac«+ out the and edented deficits, appropriations for ~ other environmental elements marion on wwwcauntynews. orglOnline Form. cfm, fill form, 'am Mastic at (6lbj answer a few questions. There is no charge for this service. many activities are being reduced that promote health and safety. www.uscommumn@ <'tt I or eliminated. The final element for ensuring to News, November 10, 2003

NKw$ FRo y NA ON $ CQU~'$ s IN THE NEWS Uh approval by the Planning and Zoning "This ordinance is a complete iiii Commission, CANYONCOUNTY reaction to the publicity of a pro- ~ Executive Director LarryNaake's response to an article in the Hall commissioners have voted unani- posed public suicide in St. Peters- Street Journal appeared as an Oct. 10 follow-up entitled "Readers Get Un mously to deny a permit for an 800- burg," Commissioner Bob Stewart Touchy About Taxes at Amazon." Naake commended journalist Lee acre, 8,000-cow dairy over concerns told the Tampa Tribune. "Itsure is a Gomes for dispelling some myths about local governments'florts to about air and water pollution as well sad commentary on our time when collect sales taxes on catalog and Internet purchases, while adding that as regulation of waste shipped off we have to sit here in 2003 and pass counties, cities and state governments are losing $26 billion annually

1'udge U, has ruled that dairy property. an ordinance like this." because of a lack oflegislation dealing with the issue, fea, IDE COUNTY — the According totheldahoStatesman, The little-known band generated ~ Alysoun McLaughlin, associate legislative director, was quoted in in California to hold an this is the second large dairy to be national and international media at- an Oct. 17 article in The Bond Buyer responding to Sen. Ron Wyden's using touchscreen voting denied a permit this year by the com- tention when it announced it would (D-Ore.) accusation that state and local government advocacy groups — missioners. Commission are a to tax e-mail and Internet access. In "State and in all its precincts had California Chairman allow a terminally illfan to commit pushing proposal 0) I properly tested and certi- Todd Lakey expressed reservations suicide onstage to raise awareness Local Finance: Senator Blasts E-MailTax Plan that Groups Say Doesn' the secretary of state. Ninth aboutrepeatedviolationsoftheClean ofright-to-die issues. Exist,"McLaughlin noted, "The notion that states and local governments 'ourt ofAppeals Judge Water Actat a dauy owned are poised to impose a tax on e-mail is clearly preposterous." verified that the system by the company that was proposing ~ Oklahoma County (Okla.) Commissioner Jim Roth praised NACo against fraud "by using the dairy in Canyon County. Awell- Add OAKLANDCOUNTY to in an Oct. 8 editorial for The Daily Oklahoman entitled "County Ben- data paths and ballot organized group of neighbors and the list of counties going the extra efits From Global View." Referring to NACo conference workshops, by allowing instantaneous other local dairy critics had voiced mile to make sure they'e prepared Roth wrote that "by learning through associations like NACo, we can pie i checks between the voting their disapproval ofthe dairy to the for emergencies. Including more capitalize on the successes ofother counties and avoid the mistakes of is stored in triplicate, commissioners."The regulations and than 500 personnel, 13 area hos- others." He noted that Oklahoma County saved more than $ 157,000 possessing the capability the law have not caught up with the pitals, three county Emergency in purchases Irom a national distributor because ofdiscounts obtained a printed facsimile of expansion ofthese industries," Lakey Management Oflices, the Oakland through NACo's cooperative purchasing program. cast," the Metropolitan told the paper. County Sheriff's Department, local reported. police and fire departments, federal NACo OFFICERS & COUNTYOFFICIALS II Marie Weber, a resident I authorities, volunteers and ~ all four BillHanseB, firstvice president, spoke at the Missouri Association of had brought the suit, ~ Fresh on the heels of a World Oakland County HazmatMutualAid Counties Annual Meeting in Camden County (Osage Beach) Nov. 9-11. Shelley, against Secretary Series that pumped $50 million into Response ~ Teams, the county recently President Karen Miller discussed NACo issues at the Virginia Kevin the economy South Shelley claiming that of Florida, the completed the largest emergency Association ofCounties 69th Annual Conference in Bath MIAMI-DADE County (Hot of touchscreen voting sys- COUNTY Board preparedness operation in Michi- Springs) Nov. 9-11. lack a paper trail for audit wore Florida MarlinWorld Champi- gan history. violate the due process or onship t-shirts to their latest meeting Two separate but simultaneous NACo STAFF rights ofindividual and announced a ballpark financing incidents were staged as part of the ~ the judge ruled that the plan aimed to keep the team in the Total Operational Preparedness Ex- Angelito Limhas joined NACo as staff accoun- tant. He has a bachelor's failed to show a compelling region. ercise (TOPEX). One incident took degree in accounting fiom the University the that themachines somehow Although the plan has yet to in- place at the Lake Orion train yard of Assumption in the Philippines. worked as a abilityofcounty and state clude an exact location fora stadium, and another occurred at Oakland Lim program finance officer for the past five at offtcials inauditing and veri- Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Community College. The Hazmat years EnterpriseWorks Worldwide Inc., in results. Penelas, Marlins President David teams were charged with respond- Washington D.C. ~ Samson and county commissioners ing to their designated locations to Dan Miller recently joined ~ NACo as ABARBARACOUNTY hailed the new proposal to begin fi- perform WMD operational tasks the editorial assistant for County ¹ws. Millerholds a bachelor's degree are frustrated with the nancing a $ 325 million, 38,000-seat such as decontamination exercises, in English fiom The College ofWilliam the state' budget problems retractable-roof stadium as a good scene stabilization and coordination & Mary and recently worked as a high school assistant to a local economy. With next first step. The county is expecting of police and fire resources. dean of curriculum in 's Cambridge, Mass. deficit likely to reach to pledge $ 73 million in bed and ~ Julie Ufner, associate legislative director, partici- $ 16 billionand $26 billion, sports-facilities taxes contingent on Dnn iitieeer pated m Georgetown Uruversity's Environmental expressed concern, the team's contributing $ 137 million Sometimes, you just have to Law &Policy Institute Conference in New York City Oct. 30-31. The confer- meeting, that the car reg- and covering any cost overruns, and find the humor in a situation. And ence was titled "LitigatingTakings and Other Constitutional Challenges fee —which makes 18 a deal being negotiated by March 15, although Ireeholders in BURLING- up $ to Land Use and Environmental Regulations." the county's $ 140 million 2004, according to the South Florida TON COUNTY are very serious ~ Sandra Clark, manager, Educational Services, spoke on the lead- —could be reduced or Sun-Sentinel. The team currently about their laws, they are hoping ership role ofcounty officials forgrowth management and community by state legislators. The shares Pro Player Stadium with the some humorous new signs will get development at the Western Community Stewardship Forum in Carbon public safety services NFL's Miami Dolphins. more people to obey the law. County (Red Lodge), Mont. Oct. 26-29. The WCSF is a U)CI Barbara The county is joint project County, replacing some of ofNACo and the Sonoran Institute. to the Record, ~ Suicide isn't typically a county its familiar black and white speed ~ Lomp ac AbigailFriedman, program director, Community Services Division, al five-year issue. Andcommissioners limit signs with signs that include financial fore- legislative facilitated the workshop that provides land-use "Free training to eight teams fiomthe meeting until in PINELLAS COUNTY weren' messages such as Speeding from fast-growing Western counties at the WCSF. She also moderated a about what changes thrilled about their recent unanimous Tickets Ahead" and "Meet Our workshop entitled "Teaming Opportunities forLocal Governments and by Governor-elect Ar- decision to outlaw public suicide,but Judge —Exceed 25 mph." Land Trusts to Conserve Public Open Space" at the Land Trust Rally were nevertheless forced to put "The signs are designed to at- Supervisor they in Sacramento County (Sacramento), Calif. Oct. 16-19. said a list of spending the law on the books in response to tract attention by employing humor is needed to help deal with rock group Hell on Earth's threat to make people more aware ofspeed UP & COMINg budget cuts, Supervi- to hold an onstage suicide during limits," Freeholder Vincent Farias 'ndrew Goldschmidt, membership g)'arshall agreed that the a concert in an unincorporated part told the Associated Press. markefin d to, 'll tend the Kansas Association of Counties plans are in ofthe county. The countywide ordi- The signs are being placed in 28th Annual Conference and limbo, Exposition in Johnson ,'( month and areas where speeding is a County (Overland Park) Nov. 23-25. newspaper, "We'e not nance went into effect this persistent ~ EmilyLandsman, membership the big picture. We'e also prohibits promoting a suicide problem. If they are successful, coordinator, willtravel to the Ken- tucky Association of Counties Annual these incremental cuts." for commercial or entertainment Farias said the county willconsider Conference in Fayetteaye e Counounty (Lexington) Nov. 19-21. ot, purposes, with a maximum penalty putting them up elsewhere. IJU of a $ 500 fine and up to 60 days in (On the Move is compiled Paul the recommendation for jail. ~ See NEWS FROM on page J4 by Mackle, senior(ter) Corrrrty News, November I1

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fire Safety Camp This project was supported by in county court for misdemeanor and I ==. — .:-=- total population, including the County, Vch the Tennessee Department of Cor- trafficoffenses. Each year, on average, nearly seven million illegal rection - and the Board of Probation 3,725 offenders violate theirprobation l ~ ~~u =j aliens and 12 million other incidents ld County experi- and Parole. The Department of Cor- and return to court to appear before the r.. o, =i non-citizenscountedinthe2000 increase in the number of rection agreed to assist in facilitating judge. Prior to the creation ofthe Court Census. This is part ofthe reason an injuries the installation and operation ofthe Officerprogram, eachprobationofficer why a new study by the Center following the close of video conferencing equipment at the was required to appear in court when for Immigration Studies is so the summer. Causes for prisons. The Board ofProbation and the offenders under their supervision significant, along with the fact included bike ac- Parole agreed that one ofits employ- appeared, which resulted in having that states withlarge non-citizen water, and lawn mower ees would be available at the prison to as many as 11 or more of5cers away populations take so few votes to windistricts, creating tension withthe as well as residential connect and turn on the video confer- &om their of5ce, unable to see other principle of"one person, one vote." Available online at wwwcisorg, address this problem, the encing equipment. Itwas also agreed reporting off'enders, and incurring the report is titled "Remaking the Political Landscape: The Impact of County Fire and Emer- that video conference hearings would travel and overtime expenses. Illegal and Legal Immigration on Congressional Apportionment." Services Department be first on the hearing docket, thus This program was designed to a Junior Safety Camp to minimizingthe time victims and their eliminate the need forseveral officers Flowers m their air injury-prevenhon educahon families would have to spend at the to appear in court. The court Officials in urban counties fire officer ages 8-12. District Attorney's Oflice. represents all ofthe probation of5cers may want to take a peek at the Safety Camp is a two-day Video conferencing equipment, and is responsible for checking the Bay Area AirQuality Manage- to kids from 8 to 12 years computer equipment, and associated court docket regularly for hearing ment District's Web site at features a fun and safetyexciting costs were $75,000. The ISDN and dates and times, greatly reducing www.baaqmdgov to find out where important life- telephone lines cost $800 per month. dependence on subpoenas and ju- how nine San Francisco-area are taught. The two Since becoming operational in dicial assistants for that information. counties have met federal health ofthis program are April 2002, several dozen victims The court of5cer informs all officers standards for smog. Despite a accidental deaths and inju- have provided testimony at parole oftheir hearings, which allows them 30 percent population growth increasetheknowledge of hearings. time to prepare their cases. since 1980, ongoing programs and individuals within The average yearly cost ofsending inthe region have helped reduce about an Court Oflicer Program the court of5cer to court is $ 1,641, emissions from industry and vehicles. Orange County, Fla. significantly lower that the $ 6,103 During the 2003 smog season, which ended last month, the region learned about safe prac- for six officers and much informat-less than experienced only one day in which the air exceeded EPA ozone stan- number of different areas The Orange County Probation Unit the $ 11,188 for 11 of5cers. dards. The counties introduced clean-air regulations on everything biking, cooking, developed the Court OfficerProgram f'rom lawn mowers to hair sprays to cleaner types of gasoline. The use and firearms. in response to fourproblems: the large (Hats Offta ... was compiled by successful smog-reduction programs, which are detailed at the Web tuition for the camp was number ofof5cers required to appear Christi na Crayton, research associ- site, should result in fewer lawsuits in the counties, federal transpor- camper and covered fees in court for several hours, the lack of ate, andfeatures 2003 Achievement tation funds being received more quickly, and, of course, better air snacks, lunches, activi- timeliness and consistency in prepar- Award winners. For more for citizens to breath. a t-shirt. ing court files, the lack offamiliarity ionn on Achievement Awards, call costs for the two-day between court officialsand probation, (202) 66t-8834.) Small and global $ 150 (facilityfee); $ 800 and the high cost ofparking fees and Information about tapping into international markets that county salaries); $ 350 (lunch, traveling expenses. officials can pass on to their business communities is located at a QUIK FACT: ); and $350 (t-shirts). The Orange County Probation new Web site at wwwAssessyourlnternationatRistcarg, launched unit supervises an average of 5,850 Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, was formed recently by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The site offers in 1987 and was named attar the Aleut Hearing Video offenders annually. Most of these people, small businesses the tools they need to help determine who some archcologists say have inhahiticd what insurable exposures ilci rig offenders are sentenced to probation the area for more than 70 centuries. they may encounter when doing business overseas. These County, Tenn. can range &om credit and liabilityrisks with unknown customers to workers'ompensation laws, which can vary widely. effort to increase victim 18 —24, 2004 in parole hearings, April ... And good health to all county's district attorney Pierce County, Wash., has introduced a helpful site an innovative video system which links his www PCFi rstSaurce.arg, de- Tenn. withthe 8 d ohlp room NATIONAL O at a distant state ;, Ml%WSI find human services througho t allows victims of crime the county. The county's GIS at parole hearings without travel CQUNTY to the prison. GOVERNMENT leeie address and view search-radius- to saving l,O time and WEEK based lists and maps. Keyword the program ~~ allows the ~- or category searches report hsts appear 'O 1 without having to . r of services such as housing, and then confined in a tstna food, childcare, transportation, convicted felons. It also counseling, ethnic and minority officials who do not services, family support, senior and youth servic,'ces,an d me di'ca I andd about security issues health services. officials who receive the victim (Paul Mackie, input &om indi- stagwriter compiles Web Watch. Ifyauhaveanitem yau would like would not otherwise MARKYOUR CALENDAR featun.d, please e-mail [email protected]) 14- ~ County News, Noventbet Ip

lj NEWS FROM ftompage 12 After the county determined that Rentz asked those coming to there were no economically feasible her birthday party to bring a Teddy e p(lb uses forthe half-century-old structure, bear instead of a present. She then The people appearing on TV they set out to find a use for it. donated seveml dozen Teddy bears in HAMILTONCOUNTY aren' The county issued a letter ofintent to the Beaufort County Emergency CHIEFFORENSIC PATHOLOGIST county manager (or full-range competing insome newreality TVse- this summer to sell the old county Medical Services department. In —EL PASO COUNTY, COLO. A Master's degree in Public EI Paso ries, but their television appearances prison to the Adams County Histori- turn, EMS technicians willgive the County, Colorado, a county tration is desired. Prefer ofapproximately 540,000 is recruiting a are about as realistic as it comes. cal Society. Under terms ofthe deal, stuffed animals to children in need neighborhood preservation, ChiefForensic Pathologist to perform ap- and enforcement, Since 1996, the county's Depart- the society would be responsible for ofcomforting whilebeing treated in commercial proximately 300-350 autopsies per year. ment, infiasttucture ment ofJob and Family Services has razing the building and erecting anew an ambulance. improvet«« Qualification Requirements: Medical maintenance and labor ret«h««t been working inconjunction withthe one. Ifthe society decides not to build "We'e so thankful to Kelsey Physician trained and board certified in have excellent interpersonal county sheriff and a local television on the site, the land willrevert to the and all her «III of fitends for contrib- Forensic Pathology, branch of medicine be adept at Council/Manager station in an effort to collect unpaid county. The society also agreed to these bears," uting Teddy county concerned with the investigation ofsud- nity, intergovernmental aad child support. create a storage facility for county EMS Director Ed Allen told The den ahd unexpected, violent or suspicious relations. Each week, the local station runs archives on the property. deaths. Mustbe trained and Island Packet. "Sometimes chil- experienced, to To apply: Please submit Itn pictures the greatest extent of parents wanted for non- dren are scared or uneasy about possible, in pathology, sume, along with a cover let« staff payment of child support. Viewers being in an ambulance. The bears toxicology, histology, and other medical- current salary by Monday, legal sciences. with information can call a special County departments aren't often help calm and soothe them during to: Robert E. Slavin, President; This position offers an telephone number and sheriff"s depu- the recipients ofaltruistic acts, espe- an emergency." excellent MANAGEMENT financial ahd comprehensive bene6ts tiesuseviewers'tipstofindandarrest cially &om a 13-year-old teenager, 3040 Holcomb Budge Road ]« package. I, Norcross, GA 30071. Pbo««i child support fugitives. but once in a while, they are. (News From is compt ledbyPaul El Paso County has the only on-site 449-4656; fax: (770) 416-OIWI; To date, the program has collected Kelsey Rentz of BEAUFORT Mack/ e, wr ten and M Mindy forensic toxicology lab in Colorado. slavtnlb«/I«auth. net. nearly $2.8 million for children. COUNTYdecided that instead ofre- Morett/, senior staff'writen Ifyou El Paso County is a thriving commu- Note: Under Florida law, ceiving presents forher birthday this have news fto m a county, please nity nestled at the base ofbeautiful Pikes public documents and willbe year, she would S«h give giffs to county e-mail them atpmackt'[email protected], Peak, home of the prestigious United to the media upon request Pl«u THI Merger madness continues and emergency personnel instead. or mmorettinaca. org.) States AirForce Academy as well as the poor to subnuttmg your t«st»it this time it's in Oklahoma. State United States Army NORAD Defense fidentialityis important to legislation is being considered that Center; it is the second largest county in Opporhmity Recruiter/Employe would authorize a merger of the the State ofColorado, encompassing over 2,150 state's two largest cities with the square miles of land. Our County COUNTYADMINISTRATOR- is home to eight incorporated cities two largest counties. However, the and ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MM. towns, the largest of which is the City (DULUTH) current legislation only addresses ~ Call for Papers of Colorado Springs, where the County Salary: $90,500 to $ 104,8$ l these two counties and some, like The URISA (Urban and Regional Information Systems Association) con- seat is located. The county and all of its St. Louis County, Mi»esott> those in ROGERS COUNTY, are ference wiffbe held July 18-20, 2004 at the University ofWisconsin-Madison municipalities offer a unique physical cruiting to 611 a vacancy for pushing to be included. on the subject ofpublic participation GIS. Public Participation GIS (PPGIS) topography and a wide variety ofvisitor ADMINISTRATOR. The Co»I The refers a county wants the legislature to range of topics raised by the intersection of community interests attractions. El Paso County is host to a ministrator is responsible fortb« to consider allowing other Okla- and GIS technology. variety ofbusinesses and industries. supervision of county deputm«e homa counties to merge so Rogers Abstracts are being solicited in any ofthe followingpresentation topics/ The location officesite forthis position stitutions, and agencies; and categories: PPGI S Practice, can study the possibility ofmerging Monitoring, and Evaluation; PPGIS Theory/PPGIS is the OIficeofthe El Paso County Coroner the various achvities with the Science; Data Issues; Organizations and Institutions in withthe cityofClaremore, where ap- (using and being affected Colorado Springs, home offourseasons, of the County Board The by PPG IS). Submissions are also being accepted fora Project Showcase/Poster supplying annually an average of285 14 I proximately a quarter ofthe county's days operating departments report Session. Allabstract subinissions received Jan. 2004 willbe considered ofsunshine. Precipitation is moderate population lives. by 5, at County Administrator. St. Lo» for the program. 16 inches of rain and 33 inches ofsnow has 2,300 employees ahd op»I« The county has enlisted the help of corn. More information and the abstract submission form are available on the annually, with very low humidity levels an annual budget of $257 milie a state representative to push legisla- URISA Web site at: www urisa.oq,/ppgts.htm. Or call Scott Grams, URISA year-round. County Administrator repoth tion that willallow county residents Education Manager, at (847) 824-6300. Applications will be accepted until member County Board sad to vote on whether or not they would November 21, 2003. administrative head ofthe co»It. like to merge. ~ Publications For more information ahd an applica- Qualifications: Cantbda«s I« The Center for a New American Dream conducted a study for the City of tion, contact: position ofCounty ml Portland, Ore., which showed that there are non-toxic alternatives to the toxic Andrea McGee, Employment &Com- have a Master's Degree or ~ TheALLEGHENYCOUNTY graffiti-removal products currently in use. Many of the current products are pensation Administrator, El Paso County (Bachelor's Degree acceptal) Ii known to be carcinogenic, Govenunent, Council is looking to increase the cause permanent eye damage, burn skin or cause Human Resources, 105 E. Administration or Business reproductive disorders or birth defects. Vermijo Avenue, Suite 103, Colorado tion plus 10 years voter rolls in the county, but not by The free report describes the test methodology, identifies safer products, Springs, CO 80903; Phone (719) 520- sible public or related holding a registration drive. Instead, and includes performance results that can allow the public to choose the 7431; Fax (7'19) 520-7413; e-mail: experience, including five they are lobbying Congress. ya«'dministrative products that best fitheir needs. In addition, itindicates areas for future study, [email protected]/ Web site: capacity at a b« The council recently passed a including a recommendation that national standards be developed to make it wwwelpatoco. county leveL non-binding motion, by a vote of easier to identify safer products. Compensation: $90,5 Opt« IIE 8 to 5, to request Congress to look To access the report, visit the Center for a New American Dream Web site CITYMANAGER— depending on experience»4 into the possibility of lowering the at wwwnewdream.a~procure/graffiti.htmL CITYOF NEPTUNE BEACH, FLA. tions, plus excellent voting age to 17. Salary: Beginning salary competitive package. sa "Many of our young people at ~ Awards and negotiable depending on qualifica- Deadline for resumes: 8n" 17 are more mature than we were at The U.S. Small Business Administration is accepting nominations for tions; excellent benefits. Send resumes to: Anthony J. Dit««e 17," explained Council member Bill several awards to be presented at the National Small Business Conference Population 7,300. Civil Service/Personnel May 10-16, 2004. Outstanding opportunity to manage North 5th Ave. West-Suite I, Robinson, who introduced the bill. a beautiful and stable residential coastal MN 55802. Phone (218) Award categories include Small Business Person ofthe Year. The criteria 716-II-'218) Robinson told Pennlive.corn that for this award includes staying power, growth in employment, increase in community located inJacksonville/Duval 725-5054. because 17-year-olds can serve in the sales/unit volume, innovation, response to adversity, and evidence ofcontri- County. Strong quality-of-lifeemphasis. military, albeit with their butions to his/her community. Mayor and City Council is comprised COUNTY parents'ermission, they should be able to The organization willalso present Advocate awards for Women in Busi- of five (5) members elected at-large to DIRECFOR —QUAYCOLp/B vote as well. ness, Minorities, Veterans, Financial Services, Home-based Businesses, Small overlapping terms. The FY2004 General Quay County is acc«p"n Business Journalist and Research Advocate. Fund budget is appmximately $3.5 M.This cations fiom all qusfi6«d ~ What do you do with your old Allnominations must be postmarked or hand-delivered to Sheila Thomas is a full-service city, including water and for the position of QUAY + county jail when you'e outgrown at the SBA olfice at 1110 Vermont Avenue, N.W, Suite 900, P.O. Box 34500, sewer utilities and police. There are 107 MANAGER/PERSONNEL full-time equivalent most TOR. Chief Executive ptj«I«> it and built a new one? Well Washington, DC 20043-4500, no later than Friday, December 5, 2003. For employees, of you Co»IJ additional information, contact Thomas at (202) 606-4000, ext. 276. whom are unionized. sible to a three-party sell it for $ 1, of course. At least l«I F Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor' sion for overall ms»g«m«s that's what they are considering in degree inPublic Administration or related ADAMSCOUNTY. (Notices is compiled by Dan Miller, editorial assistant) MARKET» fieldand significant experience as a cityor ~ See JOB News, November I'0; 2003

MARKET/CLASS JPB DS FINANCE AND ADMINISTRA- is located incentral Virginia,surrounding SLAVINMANAGEMENTCONSUL- TION DIRECTOR —GEORGIA the City ofCharlottesville, home ofthe TANTS, 3040 Holcomb Bridge Road, REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION University ofVirginia.The County covers Suite B-l, Norcross, Georgia 30071. DIRECTOR OF fmmpage /4 FINANCE— AUTHORITY 726 square miles and is located roughly Phone:(770) 449-4656. Fax:(770) 416- ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA. Salary: Competitive and is negotiable 100 miles &om Washington, D.C. and 0848. E-mail:slavin@bel/south.nei. Salary: 61,423 policies, budget, finances, $ to $98,275 depending on qualifications. 65 miles from Richmond. Albemarle is Albemarle County is an Equal Op- func- Albemarle purchasing, and other County has a growing The Georgia Regional Transportation noted for its rural and historic character, portunity Employer. population equivalent or minimum of approximately 87,000. It Authority (GRTA) works with counties but also contains vital urban and subur- it )r islocated incentral 'xperience preferred but not Virginia,sutmundhtg designated as nonattainment under the ban centers. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR his DOE.Allapplicants will the City of Charlottesville, home the of federal Clean AirAct standards to pro- The County is governed by an elected —GLOUCESTER COUNTY, VA. k and post- UniversityofVirginia. to pre-employment The County covers vide transportation choices, improved six-member Board of Supervisors who Salary: $61,911 or higher, DOQ. alms teshng. Applications 726 square miles and is located drug roughly air quality and better land use. Working represent the six County magisterial dis- Responsible management and ilo)a 100 miles 'he County Manager's olfice, &om Washington, D.C. and with 13 counties in the greater Atlanta tricts. The County Executive, appointed professional engineering position 65 miles &om Third Street, P.O. Box 1246, Richmond. Albemarle is metropolitan area, GRTA is responsible by the Board ofSupervisors, is the chief w/excellent benefits available with Ilf a noted for its rural 'ewMexico,orphone(505) and historic character, forallocating and auditing federal funds executive ofhcer and oversees County Gloucester County, Va. Position re- r resumes must but also contains and vital mban and subur- for transportation/air quality improve- operations. The County is a progressive ports directly to county administrator llrl ban by the County Manager' centers. ment projects. organization managed according to and 'V() High supervises the engineering, building The County is later than 5 p.m., Monday, governed by an elected The position, a crucial part of the Performance Organization principles. It and grounds, mosquito control, and solid six-member 24, 2003. Quay County is an Board of Supervisors who GRTA management team, is respon- provides a fullrange ofservices includ- waste functions ofthe county. Master' ri represent the six Employer. County magisterial dis- sible for managing and coordinating aU ingadministration, judicial,public safety, degree, 6—9 yrs. exp. in municipal pro- (771 tricts. The County Executive, appointed financial, human resources, grants and public works, human development, parks gram engineering w/5+ yrs. supervisory the Board OF DEVELOPMENT by ofSupervisors, is the chief contracts, information technology, and and recreation, education, and community exp. Must be VAregistered PE. Salary: —EL PASO COUNTY) executive olficer and oversees County administrative operations. The Finance development. $61,911 or higher, DOQ. County appli- operations. The County is a progressive and Administration Director reports to The Albemarle Police Department is cation and resume due no later than 4: 91,000 to $ 111,000 organization managed according $ toH/gh the GRTAExecutive Director and works State certified. Its mission is to protect 30 p.m., Dec. I. For application packet, Performance .'TheDevelopment Organization principles. It closely with the Finance and Adminis- and promote community safety, ensure contact: Gloucester County Human Director is a new position to provides a fullrange services includ- of tration Committee of the GRTA Board, the safe and orderly movement oftraffic Resources Department, 6467 Main St. restructuring the County's ing administration, judicial, of public safety, state and federal olficialsand the banking and seek solutions to problems that cre- (P.O. Box 329), Gloucester, VA23061 Review Process. public works, human The new development, parks mdushy. ate fear or threaten the quality of life in or phone (804) 693-5690, or visit our structure includes and recreation, education, plan- and commu- Requirements include: Bachelor' the County. The Chief ofPolice reports Web site: wwwg/ouces/ervadnfa. EOE eagineering. nity development. The County serves degree in accounting, finance, business to the Assistant County Executive. The M/F/D. as fiscal include developing, agent for several City/County or public administration (master's level FY04 police budget is $8.9 mi)hon. Po- use policies, jointlygoverned entities. It has an AAA degree or CPA preferred) and ten years lice employs 108 sworn and 28 civilian RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The bond rating. The FY04 budget is $218.1 ofprogressively responsible positions in personnel. AGENCYDIRECTOR —TULARE will entail coordination with million, of which $ 146.2 supports the governmental finance and administration The Police Captain is an executive COUNTY, CALIF. General Fund. outside There are 2,800 County management. level employee who assists the Chief Salary: Base Annual Salary: responsible manage- employees including 2,100 school system Please send cover letter, current of Police in planning and directing the $ 133,050 (effechve I/04). policy support to the Board of personnel. resume with salary December by 4, full activities of the Department. The Tulare County Q>op. 370,000), and reporting to The Finance Director reports to an 2003 to: Captain's position is one oftwo bureau located in California's Central Va)Jey Administrator. Assistant County Executive. He/she is a Robert E. Slavin, President, SLAVIN commanders overseeing all a)11 divisions and southern Sierra Nevada, is seek- CANDIDATE: Competitive critical part ofthe County's Leadership MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, within the agency. The work &equently ing a Resource Management Agency should have a bachelor' Council and is responsible to properly 3040 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite B- involves coordinating all police activities 0 Director. Appointed by the Board of public or business administra- plan for,organize anddirectthefinancia I, Norcross, GA 30071. Phone: (770) in conjunction with the other )1st captain and Supervisors and reporting to the County engineering, architecture and taxation functions of the County. 449-4656. Fax: 416-0848. E-mail: (770) the Chief ofPolice. Either Captain may Administrative Officer, the Agency Di- field and a minimum ten Specific responsibilities include direct slav/nibellsourh. ner. of be called upon to assume command ofthe rector is responsible for the County's administrative or oversight ofcapital financing and debt equivalent Equal Opportunity Employer and Department in the absence ofthe Chief. public works, engineering, community is the development-approval management, financial accounting Recruiter. The Captain supervises divisional com- development and redevelopment, gen- Emphasis will be placed on and reporting, payroll, property tax manders and other supervisors. eral services, transportation and parks and administrative quali- assessment and collection, and risk LIBRARYDIRECTOR—DAKOTA Requires a thorough knowledge of programs and related facilities. Agency experience, and ability, five management and insurance. The Fi- COUNTY, MINN. the principles and practices of modem resources mc1u de a $ 17.3 nu1hon FY03- senior management position. nance Department currently employs DakotaCounty, Minnesota,oneof the policemanagementcombinedwithstrong 04 operating budget and a staff of440. degree is preferred, although 53 personnel. largest and fastest-growing counties in leadership skills and solid technical Visalia, the County seat, is the gateway ofrelated experience Requirements include a Bachelor' Minnesota, is seeking a creative and dy- knowledge in the practices and proce- to Sequoia National Park and a variety of that meets the minimum degree &om an accredited institution namic LibraryDirector. Witheight branch dures ofpolice work, police investigative recreational opportunities. The ideal can- may be substituted. preferably in accounting, economics or libraries and a bookmobile, the Library techniques, techniques ofidentification, didate willbe an experienced public-sec- position requires strong business administration, supplemented system serves a population of 350,000 rules ofevidence and laws ofsearch and tor executive with a broad background -service orientation and a by 5 years experience in public finance in the southern suburbs of Minneapolis seizure. Must have excellent verbal and in public works, planning, redevelop- ofprofessional integrity. The administration at a management level. and St. Paul. written communications skills. ment, or general services, who possesses of this department should be A Master's degree and experience as a To be considered for this Mghly Requires any combination of edu significant organizational development, and promote options local government CFO or Assistant are visible position, candidates must have a canon and expehence eqiuvalent to a budget management and interpersonal aad conflict resolution. This preferred. Must have excellent interper- master' degree inL)l>rary Science(ALA- Bachelor's degree &om an accredited skills and is dedicated to quality cus- a creative thinker who sonal skills and be a true "team player" accredited preferred) and 10 years of institution inpublic administration, busi- tomerservice. This stmng, enthusiashc, fiexible, adaptable, and able and leader committed to total qual- progressive general librarymanagement ness administration, police science or one and results-oriented leader willoperate challenges with confidence. ity principles, employee empowerment experience, including 7 years of public ofthe social sciences. Minimum ofthree collaboratively within a complex orga- should be an and accountability, supportive ofcurrent libruy management experience. advocate of years ofpolice management experience. nizahonal structure statf "can-do" and an ethnically professional skills as a technology, creative with a at- For further information about this Completion of FBI, SPI or similar pro- diverse community. At least five years team builder. titude and a solution-focused consultative position, please visit our Web site at gram is a plus. Must have, ' or be able to ofmanagement TO mvwca.dakota.mn.us. experience in a compa- APPLY: Send cover let- approach. Please submit obtain, a valid Virginia driver's license. rable agency, and a Bachelor 's degree in information Salary Range: $61,423 to $98375 a letter of interest and resume to Must meet appropriate physical agility a related field are expected. AMaster' McGee, El Paso plus excellent benefits. The beginning c/iris/inc.ne/sonIco.dakota. mn. us by and endurance County, standards forthe position. degree is desirable. 4;30 p.m. on December 2003. Vacancy created by Department, 105 East salary is open and negotiable depending 31, We Must cany a firearm and qualifyannually. retirement of County employee. To be Suite 103, Colorado on qualifications. are an Equal Opportunity Employer Must meet the necessary recertilication considered for this exceptional 80903-2208; sendyourresumebyDecember committed to diversity and strongly career Phone: (719) Please training requirements established by the 7 opportunity, submit 'acsimile: Slavin, President, encourage applications &om candidates your resume, three (719) 520-7406; 15, 2003 to: Robert E. VirginiaDepartment ofCriminal Justice work-related CONSUL- &om all backgrounds. references and current EC SLAVINMANAGEMENT Services. salary by Friday, December 12, 2003 on Deceinber 31 TANTS, 3040 Holcomb Bridge Road, Salary Range: 2003 at $53,000 to $70,000 to: CSAC Human County POLICE CAPTAIN— Resources Advisory is an Equal Oppiir Suite B-l, Norcross, Georgia 30071. plus excellent benefits. The beginning Services, 241 Lathmp Way, Sacramento, Phone: (770) 449-4656. Fax: (770) 416- ALBEMARLECOUNTY, VA. salary is open and negotiable depending CA95815; Tel: (916) 263-1610 or brochure avail- 0848. E-mail: s/avinbellsou/h.net. Salary: $53,000-$ 70,000 on qualifications. (916) is 263-1401; Fax: the Op- Albemarle County has a growing 916 561-7205; EmaiL County's Web site at Albemarle County is an Equal Please send yourresume byDecember population of approximately 87,000. It resumesicps.ca.gov Tulare County portunity Employer. 29, 2003 to: Robert E. Slavin, President, Web site: wwwco, tulare, ca. us. Comtty News, November ]t

National 'sociation of Counties 2nd Annual Counties Gare for Kids Award<

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M The National Association of Counties (NACo) is pleased to announce its second annual Counties Care for Kids Awards Applications may be obtained from the in Web site at www.naco.org, Undp< program, which highlights the critical role counties play NACo bys early childhood development and school readiness, and to County Resource Center/Technical further develop the leadership of county officials across the Assistance. country. If you have questions about the -Ott lttd In 2004, NACo will recognize early childhood and school application or the awards process, readiness programs at a ceremony honoring county please contact HyeSook Chung, government programs that provide exceptional services for Senior Associate, at Q02) 661-884' children and families. NACo salutes the outstanding work of bebungnaco. org. counties in support of children and families and invites you to apply for recognition. ~ ~ a