Association ~ of Counties Washington, D.C. wwvy.countynews.org Vol. 34 No.12 ~ June17, 2002 Bush asks for new Cabinet Department of Homeland Security

BY M. MINDYMORElTI Chemical, Biological, Radio- SEMOR STAFF IVRITER logical and Nuclear Countermea- In a recent primetime address sures, and to the nation, President George W. ~ Information Analysis and In- Bush proposed creating a new De- frastructure Protection. partment ofHomeland Security. If Another key component of the approved, this new department new department, and possibly the would be the first new major gov- one most vital to county govern- ernment department in more than ments, is the State/Local Govern- 50 years, and would pull together ment & Private Sector Coordina- several government entities already tion. Under this coordination, the in existence. The president's pro- department would streamline rela- posal closely mirrors a bi-partisan tions with the federal government Senate bill introduced in May. forstate and local The Photo by Donald Murray governments. As part of the president's pro- new department would contain an President-elect Ken Mayfield (r) discusses his testimony with Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick posal, agencies such as the Federal intergovernmental hy (D-vt.). affairs officethat Emergency Management Agency would coordinate the federal home- (FEMA), the Coast Guard, Cus- land security programs with local toms Service, Boarder Patrol, Im- officials. ayfield calls for diversion migration and Naturalization Ser- It would give state and local vice (INS), the Animal and Plant officialsone primary contact instead HealthInspecuon Service(APHIS), of many, and there would be an f non-violent mentally ill the recently created Transportation additional primary contact just for Security Administration, the training, equipment, planning and Nuclear Emergency Search Team other critical needs emer- Bl Donacb MURRai such as a year as part ofa coalition of more Paula M. Ditto n; Mental Health and and the National ISSOCIATE LEGISLATIVEDIRECIOR Pharmaceutical gency response. This division ofthe than 30 national organizations in Treatnient of Inmates and Proba- Stockpile, to name a few, would new department would also manage testimony before the Senate designing a proposal for federal as- tioners, Mayfield maintained that fall under the direction of the De- federal grant programs for Committee on June 11, sistance to foster community col- the majority ofthe mentally illnow partment of Homeland Security. firefighters, police and emergency o's President-elect Kenneth laborations between crimmal justice in jail are there for "minor infrac- The department would be orga- medical personnel. called on Congress to en- and health and human service agen- more tions, often the manifestation nized in four divisions The department would also set legislation that would help cies. The proposal is expected to be ~ of their illness than the result of Border and Transportation Se- standards for state and local pre- non-violent, mentally ill of- introduced later this month. intent." criminal cuilty paredness activities and equipment from county jails. Citing a landmark 1999 Bureau ~ Emergency Preparedness and has been working forover ofJustice Statistics (BJS) report See DIVERSIONon by page 7 Response See DEPAIRTMENTonpage 6 Quik Takes hanges proposed to NA(o bylaws ve

R ) BY Eu FERGUSON The committee also has recom- ~ clarifymg the entities that can SER VICES DE PAR I'MENT DIRECTOR Jackson County, Mo. $ 184 mended a few substantive changes, submit nominations to the Board of 's King County, Wash. 160 Bylaws ReviewCommit- including: Directors $ ~ Maricopa County Ariz $ 147 has been meeting fornearly a requirement that board ~ increasing the size of the Fi- Hennepin County, Mmn. has proposed a series of members representing all affili- nance Committee to 13 $ 144 members, (Sourcu'. to the NACo bylaws. The ates, the Hamilton County, Ohio $ 142 with exception of the two ofwhom must be county finance Souroo willbe voted by the member- National Council ofCounty Asso- officers or directors, and requiring the Annual Conference in New ciation Executives, be from NACo the members on the committee rep- on July 16. Most ofthe pro- member counties resenting the National Association This issue of ColtnfI'eyt's changes are "housekeeping" in ~ under certain conditions, in- ofTreasurers and Finance Officers, includes a second section, "Net designed to make the bylaws creasing I'rom 10 to 12 the number of the National Association of County Orleans Conference Guide." read. Bylaws provisions have members of the Board of Directors Civil Attorneys Ifyou and the National did not receive and put in more logi- representing the counties with the a copy, please call 942-4256 largest number of votes See B YLAIIVS on page 5 (202) for a replacement. % J.. a r" 2 w Welfare reform proposals at a glance icaid transitional program. provide Medicaid and State Below is a comparison of the fioor before the August recess. work activities under current law and Senate is also to include Health Insurance Program House-passed welfare reform billto The Senate bill is expected to be may even expand on those. Look for The likely child-care fund- an option to cover new legal immi- to new legal children curtent law. The Senate isjust getting more flexible than the House bill.Itis considerably more immigrant Assistance pregnant women is still started and its Finance Committee is not expected to have a 40-hour work ing than in the House bill,an increase grants under Temporary is also in the Social Services Block Grant, for Needy Families (TANF) legisla- Similarly, the fate of the expected to mark up a billthis week. requirement. The Senate bill Med- Whether there willbe an option to waiver authority is unknown. The goal is to have a billon the Senate expected to keep afl the allowable and a fiveyear expansion ofthe tion. Compariso n of House Welfare Reform Billto Current Law (Selected Provisions) Provision Current Law House Bill 4737 Promotion Actof 2002 Title Personal and Work Reconciliation Act of 1996 Personal W and F 2007. to states, funded at $ 16.5 billiona year through FY 2002. No change in structure or funding. Extended through FY Temporary Assistance Capped entitlement 20 For Needy Families bo Block Grant (TANF) Stisrcture & h)c two parent families. Overall Work Participadon Adult recipients must be engaged in work or work activities. Requires 5tP/o of There is no separate standard for single and 55% in FY 2004, 60% iiiFY 2005, bu Requirement afi families and 90% oftwo-parent families to participate. percentages would be 509o iilFY 2003, 65% iiiFY arid 70% iriFY 2007 and thereafter. ah standard for single and two parent families. The overall Required Hours of Adults in afl families must participate 30 hours a week in work activities (20 of There is no separate hours, 24 ofwhich must be in direct work Woiir those hours must be in priorityactivities). Two-parent families have a 35 hour hours ofwork increase to 40 with 30 in adivities. activities. ". activities to six duect work activities. They are: Definihon ofWork Allows 12 activities to count, nine ofwhich are considered "priority The nine Reduces the nine priority sector employment: subsidized Activities priority activities are unsubsidized employment; subsidized private sector unsubsidized employment; subsidized private supervised work experience; and employment; subsidized public sector employment; work experience; on-the- public sector employment; on-the-job training; services. The other activities (known as qualified f] job training; job search (6 weeks) and job readiness; community services; supervised community are allowed to meet the rest ofthe 40 hour requirement are: vocational education (up to 12 months, limited to 30% of the caseload) & activities) that treatment; rehabilitation treatment &services; praviding child care to an individual participating in community services. The substance abuse counseling or search & readiness; other activities other activities are education related to employment for an individual who has work-related education &training; job job not completed high school, and satisfactory attendance at a semndary school or the state deems necessary. school course. 24 hours ofqualified activities to count toward the direct Three Month Option Not applicable. The state may aBow months in 24 month period. Education mi For Qualified Activities work adivity requirement for three any count for four COI

to i attendance in high een Parents Meet the work requirement ifthey maintain satisfactory do school or the equivalent or participate in education activities directly related to for 20 hours. for of children under age one is retained, but parents of Parents ofYoung Parents with children under age six are only required ta partidpate 20 hours. The exemption parents between the ages of one &six willhave to meet the 40 hour Children Parents ofchildren under age one may be exempted. children month limit,but eliminates child care &transportation for Time Limit Federal time limitof 60 months for the receipt ofassistance. States have the Keeps the 60 the definition of assistance. option to lower it. Assistance is defined as aid to meet basic needs &support unemployed parents from services such as child care 8 for funding $200 milliona year until itreaches $3.1 Child Care Funding The Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is funded at $4.8 Increases the discretionary by billionin FY 2007. Increases the entitlement funding to $2.9 billiona year. ) billion: $2.1 billionin discretionary funds and $2.7 billionin entitlement g 2% their CCDBG funds for quality improvements. Increases the set aside to 696. Child Care Quality Requires states to use of Bv Set Asides Social Services Block The 1996 funding provided $2.8 billionfor SSBG, but that was subsequently No increase. F 'rant to $ 1.7 billion. Treatment af Legal immigrants who enter the country alter August 22, 1996 are barred from No change. Immigrants receiving TANF, Medicaid (except emergency services) and the State Child Health Insurance far the first five overall transfer to 50% and restores 1(P/o transfer to SSBG beginning Transfers Allows states tn transfer 30% ofTANF to the Child Care & Development Increases Block Grant (CCDBG) & SSBG. Transfer to SSBG limited to 10% through in FY 2003. FY 2002 and 4.25% thereafter. for one year. TransÃonal Medicaid TANF families that lose Medicaid benefits due to employment or increased Extends the 12 month transition mntinue to receive 12 months of assistance. Ni reimbursement to states for Medicaid cost afiocations by 50% in Medicaid Cost Because states often conduct one interview to determine eligibilityfor several Reduces the allocate shared costs FY 2003 arid 75% ui FY 2004. Aflocation entitlement 219i The base changes to 1996 for 2003, 1998 far 2004, 2001 for 2005 and Caseload Redudion A state 8 work requirement is reduced ane percentage point for each percent year )c Credit dedine in the caseload that is not attributed to policy changes. The credit is thereafter. k based on the 1995 caseload. competitive grants to states at a 5096 matching requirement. Funded x Family Formats No provision. provides milliona through FY 2007. &Healthy Maritime $ 100 year Grants FY 2006 at FY 2001 funding level. Supplemental Grants Provides grants to states with historically low benefits and high population Extended through Sec. I increases. Funded at $ 319 millionin FY 2001. the out ofwedlock birth reduction bonus in favor of the new family Bonuses Bonus for reducing out ofwedlock births ($ 100 a year and for high Repeals formation and healthy marriage grants. Replaces the high perfarrrmm bonus g"rtle I, Sec. 105) performance ($200 milliona year). with an employment achievement from FY 2004 to 2008. Funded at $500 miBion a it at the same level and clarifie that states may count chBd care Contingency Fund Matching grants capped at $2 billion for recessionary periods. Extends toward the maintenance ofeffort 3, Fro Preside t Gonzale

When planning your I ~Iyi~t PEiYrfSOiY new budget, count on FPiP homeland security funds rYHd. z,~ YC'E 6EZfuA'7 As Congress works towards completionofaSupplementalAp- propriations bill for FY02, and eventually on appropriations for 2003,1 wanted to suggest to county Join A Pouerful Coalition... boards across the country —par- ticularly those who are currently Bil/ Dennison Us! crafting their next year's fiscal Help Help budgets —to take into consider- ation the substantial funding that will be available for homeland security as you finalize your plan. Leadership You Can Count On Congress is considering pro- viding more than $ 100 million for all-hazards emergency plan- ning within the next couple ofmonths to jump start the planning uwu. anni Jon4naco. org for how the remainder of the president's proposed $3.5 billion First Responders initiative willbe spent. Sponsored The Cali a State Association County ofltcials should immediately work with their emer- bp forni of Counties gency management team to identify your needs and work with your other emergency management partners to put together a budget plan for when funds willbe available. A word ofcaution. It is too soon to know how much willbe made available for any area ofthe country. Congress has yet to complete action on the legislation, so counties should not begin to obligate any funds just yet. But, the better prepared you are to document your needs, the better able to promote them when funding is available.

UD brownfields bill asses the House

B> Cxssxwoax MErrusws vate funding sources for LEOISLR TIVE DIRECTOR brownfields redevelopment. Brownfields Redevelop- Ultimately, the legislation im- EnhancementAct, (H.R. 2941) proves the HUD brownftelds pro- by the House on June 4, gram by increasing its flexibility improve access to funding and improving the abilityofsmaller through the U.S. Depart- communities —which could not ofHousing &Urban Develop- afford to divert scarce resources (HUD) for the redevelopment from the CDBG program —to en- of brownfields gage in the redevelopment of NACo has been a strong sup- brownfields sites. NACo is a strong of H,R, 2941 since it was supporter of the adaptive reuse of by Rep. Gary Miller(R- brownfields. ) on Sept. 21, 2001. H.R. 2941 builds upon 3 tv key feature of H.R. 2941 brownfrelds legislation signed by BktoftkY the requirement that President George W. Bush in Janu- combine grant mon- ary. That legislation provided dol- received through the lars to state and local governments program with funding for the assessment and cleanup of under the Community brownfields through the U.S. En- ONLY YOO CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES. Block Grant (CDBG) vironmental Protection Agency. www.amokcybear.corn This approach had the H.R. 2941 will allow HUD and effect of overextend- state and local governments to play minimal CDBG fund- a strong role in restoring well as limitingthe ability to brownfields sites to active use in public dollars with pri- communities. 17

Senate votes in favor of erne rienc t supplemental appropria tions bill

SV NEIL E. BOMBEHG firefighters, state and local law en- ~ $ 125 million for border ap ~ 0 ~ ASSOCLITE LEGJSLATIVE DIRECTOR forcement agencies, and emergency rity initiatives, including stg Despite substantial bickering medical personnel. The funding will for the Immigration and I heal bioi among senators over the correctness also be used to increase the number tionServicetoimproveborder fe of including certain special earmarks ofFederal Emergency Management points andto includeexpanded Martha inthe supplemental appropriations bill, Agency search-and-rescue teams response systems on criminal the Senate passed its version ofH.R trained to respond to biological, ground checks for people seeking W. McDaniel 4775 by a vote of 71 to 22. The bill, chemical, or nuclear attacks, enter the country, which provides $31 billionin funding ~ $970 million for port security $ 100 million for nuclear fora widerangeofprograms, includes: efforts, including increased Coast proliferation efforts, County Commissioner ~ $ 14 billionfor the Department Guard surveillance and customs ser- $200 millionto protect re- inspections of cargo agro-terrorism by hiring Spalding County, Ga. of Defense —the same level vice security quested by the George W. Bush containers entering the country, inspectors and by updating 1 ha Administration ~ $ 387 million for bioterrorism safety laboratories, New response focused on strengthening ~ $ 100 million for NACo Board $5.5 billion directed to f of Directors York to continue recovery efforts toxicology and infectious disease assessments on the security of from the Sept. 11 attacks, and laboratory capacity, systems, ~ se- $340 million for enhanced $ 1 billionforthe shortfall in the $200 million for improved Pell Grant program. curity at nuclear laboratories and mesne secunty efforts mcludmg The supplemental bill also con- facilities, cret Service initiatives to 11 Number of years active in NACo: ~ counter tains $ 8.3 billionforhomeland secu- $ 154 millionfor cyber security, electronic crimes, FBI Years in Public Office: 12 rity initiatives, including: with a special emphasis on assisting rorism efforts, courthouse ~ $4.4 billionfor increased secu- the private sector to combat com- security at federal buildings apartments for the elderly Occupation: Administrator, rity efforts by the Transportation puter attacks, monuments, memorials, and to ~ $ 87 millionforthe U.S. Education: Attended Florida State University Security Administration at the $265 millionforairports help nation's airports, meet security standards and for se- Service to combat anthrax Wh and chemi The hardest thing I'e ever done: Run for county ~ $ 1 billion for first responder curity improvements at air traflic other biological commissioner. efforts, including grants for control stauons, weapons delivered through mail system. lco I Three people giving or dead) I'd invite to dinner: Thomas The supplemental also gra Jefferson, Ben Franklin and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. $400 million of Workforce Ink ment Act programs of which A dream I have is toi Own a condo at the beach. 'IET full-funding bill millionwillbe directed to states, You'd be surprised to learn that Ii Love to weed gardens. local programs. to The most adventurous thing I'e ever done is: I haven' clears Senate panel done it yet. Co untie My favorite way to relax: Garden; watch golfon television. Public lands counties step up lobbying efforts I'm "THE WISDOM TO KNO'O'NUTHE most proud of: My family. Bv PAUL V. SEDDog. tee, who traditionally disapprove of DEFENDTHE PUBLIC INIERESI DIREcTGR AssocfA TE 2EGfsLA TfvE mandatory Every morning I read: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Prarrdn I Js ra Gsttrslcs House version the bill, an< The public lands counties'uest The of Psutthc . Lsrt7 Il\ske My favorite meal is: Italian food. for full funding for the Payment in H.R.1811,isscheduledforaJune27 Puhlu Asans Orator. Tom Gaodmn al For- Mccamtafrn . Be edy Anus schNnerbcU Lieu ofTaxes (PILT) program got a hearing before the Forests and Sauor SICEWrile hgndy btonlti pet peeve is: People who are rude when driving. peal Alba nlackl~ My littleclosertocompletionon June5, est Health Subcommittee of the sras water, ES Gnylsc Anne Jack Hernanda Resources Commit- fu My motto is: Never say never. when the Senate Energy and Natural House Natural Edrronal Aablmt Slscey Kcanedr Committee approved the tee. Its sponsor, Rep. Scott Mclnnis Resources crtblng Staib The last book I read was: John Adams by David McCullough. subcommittee. Ad PILT and Refuge Revenue Sharing (R-Colo.), chairs the Be crly schlouerbcck, aadonM «tousa don't Permanent Funding Act (S. 454). In addition to the long-term ef- Storey Kennedy Job 'slsrktnlClanilnb My favorite movie is: I have one. 2201) 3934226 'AX10H393.2630 The bill,which would annually fund fortto enact S. 454/H.R.1811, NACo My favorite music is: I enjoy all kinds —classical to rock. theprogramatitsfullauthorization, is seeking short-term relief in the pablnhcd bineckly cscept Jaauary aad Aagn b stmtal Ataals tiea sf Cental Rcteatb was ordered to be reported favorably form of a $25 million increase over 4ib Finl Slntl, N.W. pa My favorite president is: Thomas Jefferson. 'lyssbiaglos, D.C. 10MI without amendment. A staff mern- last year's appropriated amount for 201 393anh FAX101'393'IQ4 ber for committee chair and bill au- the program in the FY03 Interior and E-tng: cllraoc nsag «tamapsc norg thor Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) related agencies appropriation mea- Oagne addrea: m million. indicated the next step is to work sure —for a total of $235 The sppcatccofpaulcd cltaltatls tlt Nsbasl with Senate Majority Leader Tom County officials will be lobby- eay unplus suppon or eadatsemest by tbe nos ofCaunuas for any of du pnsiuas, on Hillin support ofthe weslitngsa 0 Letters to the Daschle (D-S.D.) to move the billto ing Capitol sdnruted pcnahcab postage paid a the Senate floor for a vote. PILT and Refuge Revenue Sharing oOer offices. Iii Although the bill had been PermanentFundingActandthein- Mal subsaip boas as S90 per year for non-manta W. creased annual appropriation for year Iar nasnamhca pmchmtM multiple tepm Editor stronglyopposedbytheGeorge cosA ltoml llubtulttm talc, S43 pcr ymr Mctltbcr hear- FY03 during the annual PILT Fly-In are each. send paymcn»n Ifyou have a compliment, Bush AdministrationataMay9 meatel suhsaipboas 320 — ondeddtesschsngatoNACo,440FirnSI.N.W., it was passed the committee on June 26 27. Participation in the complaint or different point ing, by D.C 20001. a Fly-In is subsidized by NACo's of view, let us know. with no comment or debate on rkaagcr a OssP Wil vote. Although PILT enjoys Western Interstate Region. POSTIUSTERC sa 4 ddna voice 440 FaaSl IV 0 Hmhmgaa D.G Jdul e- Please include a phone number with your letter. Mail, fax or wide bi-partisan support in the Sen- iUSPS 704620) HSSN. 0744.9m) tc News, NACo, 440 First St., N.W., Washington, DC measure mayattractopposi- (For more information, contact mail to: County ate,this Ouatoecf Aaononon +Coeu a Rrrcsnh Fccsda 20001-2080; (202)393-2630; [email protected]. tionfromabudgethawksaandmem- 2'aul Beddoe, associate legislative b) hers ofthe Appropriations Contmit-j director, at (202) 942-4234J 17 tate bioterrorism plans gaining approval; funding released Bv Faanx Konn temtortes were given an extension AXSOCIAEE LEGISLATIYEOIREEIOR for their plans (see chart). Health and Human Services With full approval of their Bioterrorism Secretary Tommy Thomp- plans, states, territories and mu- Funding by approved, June 6, comprehen- nicipalities willreceive the remain- State/City/Territory for FY02 state plans to build strongerpub- ing 80 percent of their share of health systems and better prepare nearly $ 1.1 billion in bioterrorism Total Funds Funds to be bioterrorism. This marks the first grants. "With these plans, we can Allocated Initial 20% Released lrap federal, state and local govern- now more aggressively build our State to State Allocation June have created a unified plan for health systems, providing greater 2002'labama to public health emer- protection and care for our citi- $ 16,873,276 $3,374,656 $ 13,104,054 resulhng from terrorism. zens. These plans usher will in a Alaska 6,888,597 1,377,719 5,116,576 Over the past month, HHS ex- new era ofcooperation between all Arizona 18,659,807 3,731,961 13,137,736 have reviewed and approved levels ofgovernment when itcomes Arkansas 12,237,400 2,447,480 9,011,930 plans. Twenty-four states and to protecting the public's health," Calif. (Los Angeles) 28,250,343 5,650,068 : 13,600,275 cities had their plans fully ap- Thompson said. California 70,779,150 14,155,829 56,623,321 Twenty-four states and one Itwillbe critical that county and Colorado 16,492,100 3,298,420 11,210,613 , hadmostoftheirplansapproved local governments monitor the imple- Connecticut 14,151,041 2,830+08 11,200,833 had some funds withheld pend- mentation of their state plans to en- ibd Delaware 7,298,076 1,459,615 further review or refinement ofa sure that local public health infra- 5,395,604 District of Columbia 11,995,177 2,399,036 of the plan. And two states, structure is strengthened in prepara- pending clarification D.C., and all eight U.S. tion for any bi oteirorist attacks. :d Florida 47,022,750 9,404,550 32,464,865 Georgia 26,646,732 5,329,346 21,317,386 '.; Hawaii 8,416,564 1,683,313 6,733,251 ACo and ESRI come Idaho 8,631,973 1,726,395 6,905,578 Ill. (Chicago) 12,819,246 2,563,849 10,255,397 Illinois 30,140,755 6,028,151 20,841,525 rough for counties Indiana 21,142,415 4,228,483 16,913,932 Iowa 12,898,461 2,579,692 10,318,769 When Glen Rauner, global in- McDowell County also received fi- Kansas 12,276,652 2,455,331 9,671,321 nli satellite (GIS) coordina- nancial assistance from the West Kentucky 15,813,872 3,162,774 12,046,119 h Charles County, Md., called VirginiaAssociation of Counties to Louisiana 16,930,453 3,386,091 13,544,362 to explain why the county's renew its NACo membership and grant application wasn't sent in eligibilityfor the grant series. Maine 8,582,235 1,716,447 6,810,988 nv he had a valid excuse. "Un- '"Weare more thanhappyto have Maryland - 19,093,295 3,818,659 15,274,636 , we had a tornado come a chance to support counties and Massachusetts 21,844,479 4,368,896 17,475,583 :s and wipe out part of our especially counties in their time of Michigan 3 1,225,867 6,245,173 21,623,094 and I am now finally getting need. The decision to extend the Minnesota 18,107,921 3,621,584 14,486,337 to some normalcy in my office deadline for these two counties was Mississippi 12,685,012 2,537,002 9,066,380 Missouri County News, May 20)." easy for us to make," said Rich 19,874,066 3,974,814 15,466,193 Montana 2 officials from McDowell Leadbeater, ESRI Government Af- 7,608,045 1,521,609 extension granted Nebraska , W. Va. explained that their fairs, Washington D.C. office. 9,722,687 1,944,538 7,778,149 Nevada had experienced devastat- The NACo/ESRI Technology 10,472,795 2,094,559 8,378,236 New during the same terrible Foundation Grant Series awarded Hampshire 8,479,944 1,695,989 6,783,955 New weekend in the East, it more than 270 grants of GIS soft- Jersey 27,242,380 5,448,476 21,793,904 another New case for delay in their ware, training, data and publications Mexico 10,004,395 2,000,879 8,003,516 New York application. to NAComember counties, parishes 33,917,260 6,783,452 27,133,808 New York a special arrangement and boroughs during its run from City 26,181,040 5,236,208 20,944,832 ESRI, North Carolina a GIS and mapping sofi- April2001 to April2002. ESRI and 26,288,291 5,257,658 19,479,818 firm, both North Dakota counties received NACo are working to provide fur- 6,928,502 1,385 700 5,146,802 to the program deadline ther GIS benefits as part of NACo 'ere Ohio awarded GIS grants. membership in the future. 34,923,424 6,984,685 21,663,780 Oklahoma 14,268,890 2,853,778 10,145,669 Oregon 14,192,426 2,838,485 11,353,941 Pennsylvania 'WS Members ofthe bylaws commit- 37,348,690 7,469,738 29,878,952 tee included Rhode Island 7,989,965 , page I Cook County (111.) Com- 1,597,993 6,391,972 South Carolina missioner Carl Hansen (chair), North 15,736,097 3, 147,219 12,588,878 South Dakota of County Administra- Carolina Association ofCounty Com- 7,222,917 1,444,583 5,778,334 the board Tennessee representatives of missioners Executive Director Ron 20,119,939 4,023,987 14,540,999 ifidiates, rather Texas than the afRi- Aycock, Shelby County(Tenn.) Com- 59,749,890 11,949,978 41,081,4171 and Utah missioner Julian Bolton, IdahoAsso- 11,086,779 2,217,356 extension granted 'icmsing &om Vermont three to five the ciation ofCounties Executive Direc- 6,841,277 1,368,256 5,473,021 of states that must Virginia . be repre- tor Dan Chadwick, and MajorCounty 23,750,941 4,750,188 18,535,709 to Washington amend the bylaws. (Olda.) Commissioner Bruce Elwell. 20,655,319 4,131,064 16,524,255 bylaws West Virginia require that proposed Also, Virginia Association of 9,976,425 1,995,285 7,981,140 be made Wisconsin accessible to Counties General Counsel Flippo 19,268,906 3,853,781 15,215,125 who wish to read Wyoming them. Hicks, Hennepin County (Minn.) 6,540,590 1,308,120 4,879,433 be found on NACo's Web Commissioner Randy Johnson, El .naco.org, and TOTALS $ can be Paso County (Colo.) Commissioner 1,024,295,529 $204,859,106 $747,092/03 If you do not have Ed Jones, Marathon County (Wis.) I lethe Internet, a 'ome funds gave been withheld copy of the Admmistrator Mort McBain, and pending further review or refinement ofa portion ofthe plan. amendments can be ob- Pinellas County(Fla.) Commissioner 'xtension granted for completion of state plan. by calling (202) 942-4276. Barbara Sheen Todd. Cot 6 17

Millennial Housing Commission releases report to Congress „..'v

CRESS>oaE MRTrarws tive. The commissioners reasoned new mortgages. This position is in lags behind the national average. The the Housmg and Commumty RSSOCIR TE LEOISER TITE DIRECTOR that offering tax reliefto owners for line with interim NACo policy ad- report also highlights the challenges portunity Subcommittee on House side. On the Senate side, The Millennial Housing Com- dilapidated properties would boost dressing the MRB program. of finding affordable housing for was submitted to the mission convened May 30 to pro- preservation efforts. In addition, the commissioners working familiesjuxtaposed against report fiom VA-HUDAppropriations vide housing policy recommenda- The commissioners also recog- recommended revising federal bud- trends indicating the shrinking sup- andt mittee and the Senate tions to Congress, delivered a report, nized the need to create additional get laws that inhibit financial and ply of units available to them. of tb the on Housing and Transportation. that identified challenges to housing affordable rental housing. Differing contractual capabilities ofin the main- The report was submitted to not anticipated that the I affordability,recommended housing fiom NACo's pmposal to augment tenance and upkeep ofits properties. Veterans Administration-Housing Itis Development (VA-HUD) Congress willbe able to act on policychanges forconsideration, and housingpmducfionthmughtheHOME The report echoes themes ofthe and Urban recommendations; however, suggested tools and resources for program,the commissioners suggested Bush Administration, noting that the and Independent Agencies Appro- as well as be scheduled. housing policy decisionmakers. Congress enact a new mixed-income, homeownership rate for minorities priations Subcommittee ings may The report does acknowledge the multifamilyrental production program role of local governments in com- The program would have modest tar- Nuclear Incidents Interoperable munity development and the cre- geting requirements, and would attract DEPARTMENT ation of affordable housing, but it private capital towards the production As it stands now, in the event Communications stops short of extending new tools ofrental units. Pom page I ofa nuclear incident, federal, state Makingsure alllevels and and resources directly to local gov- and local officials often have com- of government are able to emments. Alsoofsignificance is that Streamline programs to ensure that funds are spent ac- peting views about evacuations cate in a tune of crisis will be a 'e the commissioners recommended The commissioners were also cordingly. The Department of and the distribution of key phar- priority ofthe new department Pre- De- substantial funding increases to the aware ofa need to streamline access to Justice's Office of Domestic maceuticals. Under the new HOMEInvestment Partnerships Pro- federal dollars that support commu- paredness, the Federal Bureau of partment of Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure be re- gram (HOME), a position that mir- nity development efforts for services Investigations National Domestic one federal agency would Protection distribution rors NACo policy. related to housing, transportation, eco- Preparedness Office and FEMA's sponsible for the of The Department of ex- t Overall, the commission's vision nomic development, workforce de- Office of National Preparedness potassium iodide to citizens Security would take on the a nuclear no for the nation's housing was "topro- velopment, childcare, education and would fall under this heading. posed to incident, bilityofcoordinating a national The depart- duce and preserve more sustainable, training. The commissioners recom- In addition to the new intergov- matter where they live. to secure the nation's be for affordable housing in healthy com- mended Congress consider empower- ernmental affairs office, the depart- ment would also responsible The department would join with with local officials munities to help American families ing state and local governments'se of ment would head up the coordina- coordinating state, local and private sectors affect- on immediate evacuations. 3rd progress up the ladder of economic these dollars by allowing states to set tion ofseveral key elements give them one primary contact opportunity." aside up to 15 percent offederal block ing local governments. coordinating protection activities. grant funds for comprehensive rede- Incident Management Because the proposed new New tools velopment. In this manner, planning Communication Working with federal, state and partment of Homeland Securtty toward this vision, the for community-development needs Under the president's proposal, local public safety organizations, the not publiclyin the works at the To work 'he a compre- Conference commissioners recommended sev- would not be inhibited by the compli- one government department would department would create NACo Legislative national incident manage- the assoctanon does eral new tools and resources. For cations inherent in several different communicate withthe country about hensive February, ment for response to terrorist a resolution supporting the example, the commissioners recom- funding streams. a chemical or biological attack. The system disasters. Un- Director ofLegislative a mended Congress enact a new department would coordinate incidents and Batt/ra) NACo would Edwin Rosado says the pmposal homeownership tax credit that could Needed reform the provision ofspecific threat infor- der the plan, the department existing federal emer- be discussed at the NACo be used to offset developers'otal The commissioners also tackled mation to local law enforcement and consolidate into one all- Conference in July in New development costs. The credit would housing policy issues that need ma- set the national threat level. The new gency response plans hazard and would manage and According to a press released Ji be allocated by states according to a jorreform. TheyrecommendedCon- department would ensure that local plan, coordinate federal entities support- sued by a White House spokesman. f qualified allocation plan in census gress end chronic homelessness by law enforcement wouldreceive clear local response efforts. Accord- planning process for the new 'n tracts where the cost to build would creating additional units of afford- and concise information about ing to the president, this system ment has already begun and, outstrip the appraised value of the able housing available for individu- threats. Citizens wouldalsoonlyhave ing and streamline federal president's plan, the new completed structure. In this manner, als and families needing transitional one department telling them what, if would clarify incident management. willbe established by Jan. I, 2003 states could target community de- housing, as well as those in need of any, actions they must take. velopment efforts as well. adequate shelter. The commission- The commission also recom- ers also recommended establishing a Homeland Security mended Congress support preserva- work requirement linked to housing Organization of the Department of mechanisms such enable recipients to tion efforts through assistance, to In as exit tax relief. Noting that the tax become self-sufficient and free-up Secretary* State, Lurut. uud Private abandoned others need Secretary treatment oftransferring existing units for in of Secret Service Deputy Sector Coordination or deteriorating properties inhibits assistance. owners from selling properties, the The commissioners examined commissioners recommended Con- existing resources, and noted the fed- gress authorize the creation of enti- eral Mortgage Revenue Bond(MRB) lufuruuuhuu Analysts Border aud Transportation Chemical Biological ties owners could transfer could be improved re- lufrusiruriurv to which program by Security . Rahotugicut, uud Countermeasures such properties, and then receive a moving impediments to using pro- u Border Security preservation tax credit as an incen- ceeds of the program to generate Science St Tuchuotugy Tiuuspuiiuiiuu Security

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DIVERSION planning and share resources across he witnessed fusthand the growing Get the word from page J agency lines. number ofmentally illjuveniles inap- out.'ounty attorney From 1980 until 1988~Mayfield propriately housed in county deten- News

Mayfield worked as an assistant district tioncenters. Overayear ago, Mayfield The BJS study, sai, con- for Dallas County, Texas and eventu- organized a community-based task Job Market dk ClassiTieds firmed that "too often mentally illin- ally became the chief of its Juvenile force in Dallas County to put together For more information, contact mates tend to followa revolving door, Division. a comprehensive progtam to divert Stacey Kennedy, County News Job Market representative fiom homelessness to incwcemfion It was during this period as the mentally ill individuals who commit at (202) 942-4256 or sfrennedynaco.org. :om and then back to the streets. Too many county's chiefjuvenile prosecutor that minor offenses &omjail. of these individuals do not get ad- treatment and end up being Legal Notice Legal Notice 0 arrested again," he said. 'The nation's local jails have in- iear become the dumping forthementallyill Mayfield IfYou Have a General Claim, or a Claim for "Ofthe 10 million admis- to county jails each year, it is Asbestos-Containing Products in that 16 percent are mhvtdu- suffering &om mental illness. Of total the study found that 70 per- Your Residence or Building Manufactured ofthementallyillpopulation were i offenders. What the pub- or Sold to understand about thispopu- by the Companies Listed Below: is not just that they willsignifi- benefit &om a system ofcom- USG Corporation Lg W Supply Corporation USG Industries, Inc. services, including hous- United States Gypsum Company Beadex Manufacturing, LLC USG Pipeline Company health and human services, but USG Interiors, Inc. B-R Pipeline Company Stocking Specialists, Inc. that such a strategy would be less USG Interiors International, Inc. La Mirada Products Co., lnc. and more effective in the term. For minor offenders, com- YOU FILE based mental health care is far MUST A CLAIMBYJANUARY15, 2003 expensive than maintaining them jail,"Mayfield saiL he United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Asbestos-Related Property Damage Claims. Moreover, "implementing a com- TDelaware (tbe "Court") has established January 15, 2003, ~ Ifyou wish to assert a General Claim other than an Asbestos- social service system is as the general claims bar date (the "General Bar Date" ) in the Related Property Damage Claim, you may use Official pore preferable to,jail in chapter 11 cases of the companies listed above (tbe "Debtors" ). Bankruptcy Form No. 10. You may not use Official All entities, including governmental units,'that wish io assert'ny Bankruptcy Form No. 10 to file an Asbestos-Related Property ofaddressing the multiple issues claims against the Debtors are required to file proofs ofclaim Damage Claim. this population," he added. "By on or before 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on January 15, 2003. These forms can be downloaded from the USG Claims the mentally ill within the Website, or obtained by calling the USG Clainis Helpline and human services system, we Who Must File a Proof of Claim listed below. also better able to monitor their The General Bar Date applies to all "General Claims," which A signed original of a completed proof of claim form, are claims of any kind against the Debtors that arose before June provide treatment and to together with any supporting documentation, must be delivered 25, 2001, except asbestos-related personal injury claims. to the Debtors'laims and Noticing Agent: Logan g medication ifneeded. The General Claims include Asbestos-Related Property Damage Company, Inc., 546 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, New tns safety is certainlybetterserved." Claims. The detinition of an Asbestos-Related Property Damage Jersey 07043, Attention: USG Claims Processing d Jail, on the other hand, Mayfield Claim, as well as other important information and definitions, Department, so as to be received not later than 5:00 p.m., be obtained 1 has the opposite effect. may from the USG Claims Website listed below. Eastern Time, on January 15, 2003. The proof of claim form If you wish to assert a General Claim against Debtor, traumatizes the mentaUy ill and any may be submitted in person, by courier service, hand delivery, including any Asbestos-Related Property Damage Claim, you or mail addressed to the Claims and Noticing Agent. Any proof :r, them worse. For the county must file a proof of claim by,lanuary 15, 20()3. of claim submined by facsimile or e-mail will not be accepted departmentpsychiatrist, itoflen and willnot be deemed filed. 3 working twice as hard to get Additional Information ~ back to where they were when Additional information about the claims process and the Consequences of Failure to File a Proof of Claim General Bar Date may be obtained from the entered the jail. For the sheriff it USG Claims Any entity that fails to file a proof of claim by January 15, Websiie, the USG Claims Helpline, or the Claims and 2003, as required by the Court's order establishing the General mean assigning a deputy to care- Noticing Agent listed below. Bar Date and the procedures outlined in this notice, shall be monitor the individual injail." Certain the of Debtors manufactured or sold, at various times forever barred, estopped, and enjoined from asserting any In many states, he noted, even a from the late 1920s through the late 1970s, a number of General Claim, including any Asbestos-Related Property stay in the county jail is enough products that contained asbestos. These products include Damage Claim, against the Debtors; or voting upon, or some acoustical plasters, some wall and ceiling plasters, a mentally illperson &om spray receiving any distributions under any plan or plans of fireproofing, fire-rated ceiling tiles, decorative textures, joint reorganization in these chapter 11 cases entitlements as Social in respect of such Security, compound, and industrial insulation. For more information General Claims. or Medicare. Once indi- an regarding the Debtors and products containing asbestos that Failure to use the Asbestos-Related Property Damage Claim is released &emjail,he or she is may have been sold by the Debtors, please refer to Form to assert an Asbestos-Related Property Damage Claim, or www.useclaims.corn. to receive such benefits, but it failure to include all of the information and documentation take weeks or months for the required by that proof of claim form, may lead to such claim Procedure for Filing Proofs of Claims being barred even it was filed to be restoreiL if prior to January 15,2003. ~ Ifyou wish to assert an Asbestos-Related Property Damage lheneed forcollaborationbetween Claim, you must use the Debtors'roof of claim form for You may wish to consult an attorney regarding this matter. justice and health and human agencies at the local level in I) For complete information, including aII relevant forms, notices, and instructions, please consult: with the mentally ill was a theme emphasized by aev- USG Claims Website USG Claims sritnesses, Helpline i Mayfield cited King County, www.Llsgclaims.corn 1-866-233-9048 for successfully creating inte- service Write to: USG Claims Processing systems forpeople with Dept., Logan Ik Company, Inc., 546 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, NI 07043 illness and other co-occurring The goal, he said, "is to clients, share information, share Counav News, June 17. 2002 a

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NORTH CAROLINA settle a five-year old federal lawsuit posal calls for the 20 parks in ~ Withthe Hornets buzzing offto filedby female inmates at the county tion to keep the gates open, but New Orleans, the city of Charlotte jail willsoon prove successful. the bathrooms. and MECKLENBURGCOUNTY The inmates first filed suit back When the county was faced are looking foraway to attract a new in 1997 complaining, among other a large budget deficit, it was zon NBAfranchise to the area. And they things, that female inmates with to eliminate more than 20 'enI think they'e found it with a new mental illnesses are housed with the positions responsible for issu arena and park. general population, causing a dan- ing county parks. Although Afier nearly a year of planning gerous and stressful environment. A money is not there to reinstate and discussions, the county and city task force created by U.S. Magis- jobs, Hague proposes having radfI have come to an agreement that trate Diane Devlinoffered Welsh agreed with crews comprised of people tran( ALABAMA have begun complaining to the would close off a downtown street the assessment. jail time for misdemeanorcitedfo do the as court rul- county that visitors don't know and create an 8.5-acre park facing In an effort to settle the lawsuit, and fines work. With nearly many offenders~eople the has spend about The workers would be ings as prisoners, the saga of the enough about the violent riptides that the entrance to the arena. The county county t inmate situation in the Alabama have led to recent drownings. owns the land for the proposed park, $ 500,000 in renovations to the jail lent that would include the establishment ing with suspended licenses, county jails continues (County News The Board of Supervisors has thus its involvement in the project. a mental health unit for driving citations and failure to Sept. 3, 2001). determined it would have to place "It's frustrating that it's taken so of new unit in court or fines on a A state judge has recommended $ 50,000 back into the Harbor much time to get to an end result, but women, a separate disciplinary pear pay a intake facility, of offenses. that the state pay the counties $2.16 Department's budget in order to re- I'm glad we brought enough people and separate million for inmates held in county instate dailypatrols. But fornow, the to the table to get here," Commis- According to The Morning Call, Supervised by county prison's about 600 ees, the workers would do jails when space was not available in board is advising people to play it sioner Becky Camey told The Char- the population of includes 80 clean and landscaping, but state prisons. safe on beaches without lifeguards. lotte Observer. "Now it's time to inmates a day usually up Men with mental illnesses not maintain the bathrooms Issued by retired Judge William move on." women. the liabilityissues. Gordon, the report is neither binding COLORADO The park is not a done deal yet are housed apart from general of The county is also currently nor a final decision, but itis part ofan Farmers in LAS ANIMAS however. Questions stillremain over population inmates. meantime, the commis- work crews for roadside ongoing lawsuit filed by counties COUNTY are being forced to sell who willfund it, what kind of park In the ing other to Because the is one ofthe against the state. offtheir livestock because the cur- willit be and how will closing the sioners have taken steps jail in the county budget, Gordon concluded the state rent three-year drought has lefi pas- street affect traffic. help settle the lawsuit, including sign- expenses a contract with a private psychi- District Court is eager to should pay $26 per day for each tures barren and cattle feed is too ing ~ in the program. inmate held by counties instead of expensive. In an effort to diversify the atric agency. Snohomish County has the state. For the seven-month pe- That's just one ofmany drought- county board ofcommissioners, one similar park work crews for riod, ending April 16, state inmates related problems new County Ad- UNION COUNTY commissioner WASHINGTON years with promising results. remained inthe county system 83,126 ministrator Bill Cordova is facing. is proposing expanding the county With county budget cuts threat- days beyond the 30 days permitted There's also depletion ofsnow pack, board and changing the way voters ening to keep several parks closed in INews From the Nanon s by the courts. increased potential for wildfires, select conunissioners. outdoors-crazed KING COUNTY, n'es is written Stag Wrirer And while the money is appre- health threats and drinking-water According to The Charlotte Ob- the council is reviewing a proposal by Mactae and Senior Staff Writer ciated, what the counties really shortages in the southeastern Colo- server, Commissioner Larry Helms to re-open the parks. MindyMorem'. Jfyou have news, want is the prisoners moved from rado county. willask his four fellowcommission- Put forth by NACo Immediate e-mail them at county jails. But Cordova, who has expefi- ers at an upcoming meeting to con- Past President and King County mmoretn@naco. oig.) "The goal has never been to get a ence in emergency management, is sider asking for district voting for Councilwoman Jane Hague, the pro- check from the state," Sonny delaying any commission action to the board and a larger board. Brasfield, spokesman for the Asso- ask for disaster relief from the state Under Helms'roposal, the ciation ofCounty Commissioners of government. board would grow to nine members I can Alabama told the Associated Press. "Ifthe board declares a disaster withseven elected from districts and "It's not the money, it's the removal here now, some doors to relief will two chosen by county voters at-large. ofthe prisoners." be closed to the farmers," Cordova Ifapproved by the commissioners According to Brasfield, the $2.16 recently told the Trinidad Plus, and the State Legislature, the idea monetary award, plus an- "They have to have crops in the could be put before voters as early as million I can other $ 153,823 in attorney fees was ground in order to access some pro- this fall. only meant to be an incentive to grams. Time&arne is critical." Currently, all five commission- encourage the state to findsolutions. ers run countywide. ILLINOIS According to Helms, a fiv-mem- CALIFORNIA Lee Deutsche says his wife' ber board elected at-large was fine Weekday visitors at several chocolate-chip cookies may cost him for the county when it was largely VENTURA COUNTY beaches the election forthe WILLCOUNTY rural and less diverse. However, the Charlotte area's will have to go back inside and Board ofDirectors. Not because her county is one ofthe watch reruns of Baywatch ifthey cookies are bad, but because she' fastest growing counties and there is hope to see any lifeguards this sum- running against him! a fear this growth willcause a lack of I r I I . I I I I Deutsche diversity. Currently, three of the mer. A $ 17.6-million deficit in the Not only is Mary Ann I 2002-'03 budget left county offi- running against her husband for the fivecommissioners livewithina few cials no choice but to trim lifeguard board, she's running as a Republican miles of each other. The truth Is, a little of your lime can make e llfellme of difference. Because Fri- to his standing as a Democrat. With Although there is some opposi- work schedules from daily to kids with something lo do are less likelyto do drugs. yeu can kelp. For more to Helms'iming, ifnotthe idea, visit day through Monday. fivecandidates running forthree open tion Informallon on drug prevenllon programs in your community, cell or "We'e kind oftweaking the sys- seats, the couple, married in Janu- he believes there is no better time tem to make sure the public benefits. ary, could both land on the board. like the present. it's But we'e looking for visitors to be The Deutsches started dating "I fully believe that impor- Ob- smarter," the county's Harbor Di- whilerunning forofficeback in 1998. tant to do," Helms told The rector Lyn Krieger told the Los An- On their firstdate, they got ice cream server. "What I hope to do [at the upcoming meeting] is create some geles Times. at a local Dairy Queen. 1877 KIDS313 discussion about the whole process." Ventura County officials have As for those cookies? www.youcanhelPklds.gfg informed the public that midweek Mary Ann told FOXNews.corn beachgoers willhave to call 911 for she hasn't had to use them to PENNSYLVANIA otr~ ru r wltu~cuu But some residents in the unin- influence voters. At least not yet, BUCKS COUNTY commis- help. IP corporated beach areas near Oxnard she said. sioners are hoping their efforts to /3

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~ NACo President-Elect Kenneth Maynield attended the Ari- 2001 Achievement Award 8'inners... Association of Counties Annual Conference in Mesa. At the general session on June 12, Mayfield discussed emergency response Court Administration Issues. h ate NACo First Vice-President Karen Millerattended the Colo- Pre- Trial against his/her driver's license. In 2000, the judges con- Counties, Iac. Summer Conference in Vail. She spoke on Conference Hearing In some circumstances, the de- ducted 131 proceedings: 51 transportation funding, June 11. Miami-Dade County, Fla. fendant may elect to attend an non-jury trials, 20 jury trials, eight-hour traflie course in lieu 41 motions, 16 settlement con- NACO STAFF In response to the escala- of a court appearance. ferences and 3 sentencing bear- tioa in civil traffic infraction The pro'gram costs are ings, accounting for 10 percent r Lois Kampinsky, director oftelecommunications and educa- filings and requests overload- $ 161,000 for computer system of all the trials held in 2000 in spoke about the NACo Internet University June 13 at the ing the courtcalendar,the lith changes and salaries. The num- Pierce County Superior Court. to taizona Association ofCounties Annual Conference in Mesa. Judicial Circuit court initiated ber ofcases going to trial has been The court provided and paid the Pre-Trial Conference Pro- reduced by 75 percent, which in for the temporary judge, clerk ~ On June 10, Deputy Legislative Director Jeff Arnold and gram. The overloaded court turn bas caused the required ap- and court reporter needed for Legislative Director Paul Beddoe attended the Arkansas calendar required extensive pearances by police to also de- cases, at a cost of$86,726. There Administrators Consortium in Hot Springs. At the meeting, overtime by attending police crease by 75 percent. was no cost to the litigaats. spoke for the Arkansas County Treasurers Continuing Edu- officers, and fees and costs The collection of fines and Cases come to the program costs Program on PILT aad other federal lands revenue-sharing were not being collected as for traffic infractions com- in two ways. First, a trial may Forest Safety Net, aad Refuge Revenue Sharing. Beddoe cases were dismissed. pared to those during calendar come to court administration discussed PILT. Ultimately, more than 50 year 1999 increased by $2.6 mil- from a judicial department be- perceat of the cases were dis- lion during program operational cause the department is al- ~ Julie Ufnerjoined the NACo staff on missed because the court could months, even though trafficticket ready in trial. Ifcourt admin- May 30 as the associate legislative director not set trials in tbe times allot- filings decreased by 13,897 over istration has no judge avail- forenvironment, energy and land use. Ufaer ted by statute and law enforce- the same time period. able, the parties are offered joined NACo Irom the offic of Rep. Phil ment officers were unable to the temporary judge for trial English (R-Pa.), where she has four years of attend all tbe trials. Tbe public Pierce County immediately, if a temporary legislative experience, most recently as se- perception that it was easy to Superior Court judge is available, or urged to nior legislahve assistant working on a num- get a ticket dismissed became Temporary Judge Program set the trial before a tempo- ber ofissues, including environmental policy. universally accepted. Pierce County, Irash. rary judge in the near future. She has also participated in political cam- At the request of the chief Both parties must agree to paigns in Pennsylvania on behalf of candi- judge, a collaborative working Pierce County Superior accept a temporary judge. If dates to statewide and national positions. committee was formed to re- Court had a backlog of civil, the parties refuse a temporary Julie Ufner Ufaer has a degree in communications from solve these issues. The group domestic and crimiaal cases. In judge, they are required to par- Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. decided a pre-trial conference 2000, criminal case filings in- ticipate in a settlement confer- with only the defendant and/or creased by 6 percent, civil case ence conducted by the tempo- ~ Jim Culbert, U.S. Forest Service, defendant's attorney required filings increased by 4 perceat rary judge. Second, the tempo- been selected NACo's as Forest Ser- would eliminate the need for and domestic case filings in- rary judge coordinator tele- Liaison. He is working on New Pay- witness participation. creased by 4 percent. Not only phones parties in pending cases to States legislation, while keeping With well-orchestrated col- was there a backlog of old cases that have been continued to a informed of issues such as forest laboration by representatives awaiting resolution, but the date in the future. planning, roads aad the National from the courts, clerks, police number of incoming cases was The parties are offered a Plan. He hopes to hear county-level department and the county's also increasing. To add to the temporary judge of their stories aad pass along such pro- technology department, an au- local court's burden, the Wash- choice from those on the panel, to other member counties. Culbert tomated calendar system to iagtoa Supreme Court adopted at aa agreed upon date. Ifthe worked for the U.S. Forest Service track and organize police of- time standards to complete vari- parties do not agree to use a 1978. He has held field positions in ficer on-duty hours, court ous types of cases. Pierce temporary judge and no settle- Mexico, Alaska, California and the schedules and related statistics County Superior Court was ment is reached, the case re- Mariana Jim Culbert Islands. was created. rarely able to meet these stan- turns to the originating de- The objective of the pro- dards because ofits backlog and partment for a new trial date. UP tgt COMING EVENTS gram was four fold: increasiag caseload. The program is available to ~ to decrease requests for The Superior Court imple- cases that might have to wait ~ Tom Sweet, director of corporate civiltraffic trials by 50 perceat mented a temporary judge pro- months for a new trial date. relations, willattend the Hawaii State As- ~ to decrease the need for gram in June 1999 to supplemeat Those who take advantage of sociation of Counties Year End Confer- police officer appearance by 50 the number ofjudges available to the program have their cases — ence June 26 28 in Wailea. percent conduct court proceedings. The tried whea it was scheduled ~ to decrease case dismissals court recruited retired judges, sit- or at an agreed upon date. County Services Representative Kaye due to untimely processing, and ting judges (from other jurisdic- This gives them trial date cer- Braaten aad Financial Services Center ~ to increase revenue derived tions within the state) and attor- tainty, which is a basic tenet Managing Director/CEO Steve from fines aad court costs. neys who applied to participate. in effective case management. Swendiman will participate in a work- While improving use ofgov- Eventually 22 individuals shop, "A Chance to Save Millions,"at the ernment resources, the pre- were named as temporary judges Florida Association of Counties Annual conference also ben- Tom Sweet trial plan for 2000. The temporary judges Conference June 26—28 on Marco Island. efits defeadants. the case If is handle motion arguments, (Hats affto ... ivascompiled settled at the pre-trial hear- sentencings, settlement confer- by Joseph Hansen, research as- ing, the defendant may be eli- ences and conduct civil, domes- sistant. Hats Offta ... features (On the Move is compiled Paul Mackie, wri/et.) a by staff gible to receive reduced fine, tic and criminal non-jury and 2001 NACo Achiev eat eat Atvard and no or reduced points jury trials. Winnersd 14 C ~ Ne THE H.R. DOCTOR IS IN NOTICES

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The entire concept of a offers advice on very respectful of every Dalmatian ager willrisk watching a career go While it is not a methods manual, the guide also most of which is a synthesis of we meet! 2it-hour shift schedule is down the tubes, or rather, the two- approaching wetland monitoring, comments received from organizers ofwetland monitoring programs Having said that, it's time to museum a inch hoses, by making the proposal! a relic, poor across the United States. state what every county and No fire chief willlast long by being boldly information regarding the publication, contact Kathleen human resources practice the champion forthis kind ofchange. For more city manager —and every Kutschenreuter at (202) 566-1383. Copies may be obtained from the and is not effective In the face of reality, it is perhaps firefighter—knows deep down in Wetlands kelpgne at (800) 832-7828. The publication is also posted at: enough of a public service just to their hearts. The entire concept of a management. www.cpa gov/»wow/wvrlandi/inaniiov/valnianuav.hmik 24-hour shiA schedule is a museum raise the issue and then rush back concrete reinforced bunker (Sa! relic, a poor human resources prac- into the OTHER RESOURCES tice and is not effective manage- of convention! ~ New Urban News, a professional newsletter covering New bui! ment. There, I said it! Itdidn' hurt a This ancient shiA pattern is as However, the time willcome, the Urbaoism aod Smart Growth, willspoasor Success in TND Building pfe bit! You know I'm right, don't you? old as the fire service. It dates from HR Doctor predicts, when the costs dt Construction, a 90-minute interactive audio conference with Jim ofpi the times when pretty white horses in overtime, in liability, and in tax The typical (i.e., the ancient, the Constant!ac ofLooney Risks Kiss Architects, and R. John Anderson scene of increases willbecome so great that venerable) 24-hour schedule in- towed the wagons to the ofAnderson Lamb Associates. Constant!ac and Anderson —both of con- eventhese kinds ofschedules willhe volves an average of48 to 56 hours the fires. The HR Doctor is whom have experience with building Traditions! Neighborhood De- cho- per week of work time. Of course, vinced archeologists willannounce called into question by a rising velopments (TNDs) —will discuss bow to: partner with designers, work takes on a different meaning any day now a startling discovery. I rus. Whether it begins in a hyper- builders and code officials; use proactive design review and fast- in the station. It means active duty can hear the CNN report now: "In busy urban department chorus orwith track permitting, clarify the new urban design and construction camp" more. for about eight hours, interrupted an ancient Neanderthal burial private entrepreneurship, the time is process; share the basics at "builder boot and ar eoaference will take place on July 2 at 2 p.m. EST. by meal time, grocery store time mound, scientists from UCLA un- going to come! Itis already happen- The audio off Participants get valuable resource materials, may call in to listen and and exercise. After 5 p.m. the time covered the remains of a 24-hour ing with the excessive scheduling of have the opportunity to ssk questions. In response to feedback fram is occupied TV watching and shiA scheduling log!" This sched- medical interns and residents work, by previous successful conferences, the question and answer portion will social events when calls aren't be- uling approach predates "modern" and it willhappen with firefighters. be extended. For more information visit the Web site at laws, such as the Fair Labor Stan- Emergency services are going ing answered. www nawurbannvws ram This scenario varies widely, of dards Act and non-discrimination through an increasing crisis oforga- Their jurisdictions often course, depending on how busy the laws. It is a breeding ground for nization. ~ The FuUbright Scholar Program is offering grant opportun!- Av feu- station is and whether the depart- grievances, unnecessary overtime resemble maps of 14th century ties for public administration faculty and professionals for tbe 2003- ser- ment is in the middle of a densely costs and management problems. dal Europe, rather than rational 2004 academic year. Awards for both faculty and professionals raan wants awards area or a more peace- In a worldwhere perhaps 80 per- vice delivery areas. Everyone from two months to an academic year. Wbi!e many populated urban "anyspec!b'rojectfield" ful rural atmosphere. Many stations cent or more ofthe 911 calls to fire their own helicopters, hazmat units and host institution, there are a number of open anew candidates to propose their owo project and deter- are literally on the run constantly. departments are for medical emer- and separate departments. The awards that mine their host institution afrifiatioo. Others are unlikely to have their gencies rather than fires, it is an county in which the HR Doctor lives Para- Foreign language skills are needed in some couatries, but mss sleeping patterns disturbed at all. anachronism. We claim to value in- has 24 separate departments! "How Funbright lecturing assignments are in English. 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Once this issue is ~ Tbe Clean lpaier Pavrners forthe 21st Cenruvy, a cot!ah»ra i!ii four weeks of annual leave, Kelly and expand the system —even ifthe proved, perhaps we can begin to effort between NACo, the Enviroamental Protection Agency (EPkl Sewerage Agencies, and a host i! days off, sick leave, holidays, work- system overlaps with other fire de- tackle another ancient scheduling the Association of Metropolitan that represent local and state agenciei s compensation time, and shiA partment boundaries, etc. Are we artifact —the summer-off school participatiag organizations ers 9,» hk»ifiThe prv schedule. I know I'm glad that my seekiag app!icants for their recognition awards program. efforts, beyond the children have the summer s they gram is intended to recognize extraordinary ofthe Clean Water Act,that local governroents are msk!i(n'uirements can help withthe harvest at our house. ssi now and are willingto undertake in the future, botb within their How about you? 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The news on your desktop! ed!zonal asshamz) PhiLRosenbevy (Nadcar is eampged by Sraeey ffennady, Headline update ~ Web site update ~ PDF delivery The HR Doctor www,hrdr.nel w D JOS MAlVCET/CLASSIFIEDS //urn ANTDIRECI'OR OF access our Web site, at vate, in Seneca County as well as ensur- The position is in the Unclassified cation, and Development Divisioa of kNCK/INTERNAL AUDITOR— www.co. ti ook or. us. Phone (503) ing compliance with appropriate govern- Service and serves at the pleasure ofthe the Carl Vinson Institute of Govern- ETTE COUNTY, GA. 842-3418. Equal Opportunity Employer. mental and otherregulatory requirements. County Manager. To apply forthis posi- ment at The University of Georgia, (starting range) $47,458. 32— The preferred applicant will have a tion, please contact: announces the position ofManagement Ip It COUNTY ENGINEER- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Busi- Volusia County Personnel Division Development Associate. Position avail- County, Ga. is seeking quali- VOLUSIACOUNTY, FLA. ness Administration, Finaace, Planning, 123 West Indiana Avenue able on December I, 2002. Faculty forthe position ofAssis- Salary: DOQ Economics, Public Administration or a DeLand, FL. 32720P607 rank-public service. Qualifications: A of Finance/Internal Audi- (2104A) Closes: Open Until Filled. related field and have five years of (386) 736-5951 masters'egree in public administra- ts (5) is responsible for assisting MinimumQualifications: Bachelor's de- proven economic development experience. E-mail:personnelco.volusia us tion, business administration, adult :e fl. Director in managing, plan- gree in CivilEngineering and six (6) years Apply to Seneca County Personnel Applications available at Web site: education, sociology, psychology or 11 sl ted maintaining the county's finan- of progressively responsible experience Office, I DiPmnio Drive, Waterloo, New hirpillvolusia.erg/personnel related field is required. A minimum ~perations. Work involves manage- in public works or a related field includ- York 13165; or calI 315-539-1712, or fax Volusia County is a drug fiee work- of three years'anagement/supervi- ofthe county's internal audit func- ing experience of an administrative and your resume to 315-539-9980. Open until place, and an Equal Opportunity Em- sory experience working preferably

!vlinimum requirements include a supervisory nature. Must be registered as filled. Salary range is $60,903-$ 70,040. ployer committed to a diverse workforce. with local fig governments is required. s degree in Accounting or Fi- a Professional Engineer (PE) by the State Exceptional teaching/training and fa- as well as thorough experience in ofFlorida at the time ofappointment. A FINANCIALMANAGEMENT MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL cilitationskills are required. 'fhis posi- - S, finance administration. Posses- comparable amount of education, train- ASSOCIATE—THE UNIVERSITY PROTECTION— tion is expected to conduct 80-100 (6- s valid State ofGeorgia driver' ing, or experience may be substituted for OF GEORGIA, CARL VINSON ORANGE COUNTY, FLA. hour days) oftraining per year. Prefer- et is required. Starting salary range the minimum experience. This is a highly INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT, Salary: To the mid $80s DOQs. ence willbe given to a candidate who id ,458.32 —$59,322.90. Qualified responsible administrative, technical, and PUBLIC SERVICE FACULTY (Population: 825,000) Anticipated has provided training in a local gov- It should submit a resume to supervisory work directing the operations The Governmental Training, Edu- beginning salary to the mid $80s DOQs. ernment setting. of Human Resources, 140 ofthe Construction Engineering Division cation, and Development Divisionofthe Orange County, Florida is seated in Compensation will be negotiable, a Ave., Suite 102, Fayetteville, ofthe Public Works Department. Apply: Carl Vinson Institute ofGovernment at Orland. The County has 13 cities and cov- DOQ, for a 12-month appointment. Ap- If 14 or fax (770) 719-5553 or e- Personnel Services, 123 W. Indiana Ave., The University of Georgia announces ets about 1,000 sq, mi. Over 65 percent of plications received by September 30 2002 IS co faye/re.gu us. DeLand, Fla. 32720-4607. Applications the position of Financial Management its residents live in its unicorporated areas. willreceive consideration. Send cover available in Vol usia County libraries, Web Associate. Position available on Nov. l. The County and the Central Florida region letter resume and the names addresses DEVELOPMENT site: hrrpi//vofuvia.org or call (386)736- Public Service faculty rank. offer outstanding quahty oflife amenities and phone numbers offive references to CTOR- 5951. EOE/AA.Veteranspreferencepur- Qualifications: A Masters Degree in at reasonable costs. County Charta pro- Ms. Emily Davis, Administrative Assis- OOK COUNTY, ORE. suant to state law. Public Administration, Business Adnun- vides fora directlyelected Chairman(CEO) tant to the Director, Carl Vinson Institute — governmental . $4,170 $ 5,322/mo. istration, or Accounting is required al- and a six-member County Board (Legisla- of Government, 201 N. Mdledge Av- County (Tillamook), Or- DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC though a C.P.A. designation or excep- tive). A County Administmtor is respon- enue, Athens, GA 30602-5482. EOE. (Salary $4,170-$ 5,322/mo). Re- DEVELOPMENT gi PLANNING— tional experience may be substituted. A sible for managing the daily activities of forthe County's land use plan- SENECA COUNTY, N.Y. working knowledge of gen- many county functions including Com- QUALITY COORDINATOR— bailding, and on-site sewage dis- Sulury: $ 60,903 —$70,040 erally accepted accounting principles and munity and Envimnmental Services. En- CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA. programs. Requirements: Five The County ofSeneca, located in the their application is requirecL A minimum vimnmental Protection is the division of Send resume to: progressively responsible expe- heart ofthe beautiful Finger Lakes region of seven years proyessively responsible Community and Environmental respon- Chesterfield County in m departmental administration of New York State, is seeking qualified experience in or with state and/or local sible for environmental monitoring, in- Human Resource Mgt, Dept. sf local government or a closely applicants for the position ofDirector of govemmentfinancialadminisrationispre- spection. compliance and overall quality 9901 Lori Road field which includes successful Economic Developing and Planning. Sen- ferred. This position is expected to con- assurance affecting landfills, sewage, wa- P.O. Box 40 m budget management and eca County is a fiiendlycommunity with duct 100 (6-hour days) oftraining per year ter, petroleum, air, hazardous materials, Chesterfield, VA23832 capacity. Bachelor's degree wonderful neighborhoods, good schools andreviseandupdatecuniculumasneedecl lakes, rivets and streams. The Division Applications and additional infor- in administration or land use plan- and abundant water sport activities. This Compensation will be negotiable, employs 79 FIES. Responsible forday-to- mation may be obtained by contactmg I related field and three years of Senior Management team position is re- DOQ, for a 12-month appointment. day activities, federal, state and local regu- HRM (804) 748-1551 or management experience in the sponsible for the implementation of the Applications post marked by Sep- latory compliance and divisional budget- unvw.ches/erfie/d.gov/jobs. Reference id 'rea of building, land use or County's economic developmentprogram tember 30, 2002 willreceive fullconsid- ing, stafiing andtesoutces. Willplan, imple- requisition ¹02-582. ni Attime ofappointment, a valid and acts as the Director of the Industrial eration. Send cover letter, resume, and ment and assess compliance programs and ifi 'over's license is required. AP- Development Agency. the names, addresses, and phone num- intemct with the public. SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR- st i 5 00p m. onluly5,2002. County This upper level professional posi- bers of five references to Ms. Emily Requires: MS/Environmental Engi- ROBKSON COUNTY, N.C. is mandatory. Obtain from tion shall be responsible for administer- Davis, Administrative Assistant to the neering, Law,Natural Science and 10 years Salary: $53,412 —$ 76,224 County Personnel Olfice, 201 ing and coordinating all economic devel- Director, Carl Vinson Institute of Gov- of related experience including supervi- Robeson County is seeking a Solid (venue, Tillamook, OR 97141 or opment activities, both public and pri- ernment, 201 N. Milledge Avenue, Ath- sory duties (orwork/education equivalent) Waste Director with an annual salary 3- ens, GA 30602-5482. EOE. and proven leadership skills withexcellent range of $ 53,412 —$ 76,224 depending flhen HR Projects Begin to Pile Up, Call CPS management skills includmg analytical, on experience. The Robeson County GROWTH AND RESOURCE communication and fiscal skills. Landfill is classified as sub titled D MANAGEMENTDIRECTOR- Open until filled. Send resume to: with a new federal designed leachate You sen, our niche is public agency HR. From VOLUSIACOUNTY, FLA. Robert E. Slavin, President collection treatment and methane gas teinng to racruidng and everything in between. Salary: $ 75,000 or DOQ SLAVINMANAGEMENT control. This position reports to the our experts help ease your workload. CLOSING DATE:Open untilfilled. CONSULTANTS County Manager. Call us at 9162633600 or 800.822.4277 (outside CA) Volusia County, Florida (population 3040 Holcomb Bridge Road Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 414,000) is seeking an experienced man- Suite B-I in environmental engineering, civil ager to direct the government's Growth Norcross, Georgia 30071 engineering,final environmental science, and Resource Management Department. Phone: (770) 449-4656 or a related field, 6 to 9 years of Otxctu in Csl!feints 8 Wluondn The incumbent will be responsible for Fax: (770) 416-0848 engineering or public works manage- coordinating, directing and facilitating E-mail: [email protected] ment experience; or an equivalent ve www.cps.cagov the operations and delivery of services NOTE: Under Florida's Open combination ofother experience. Pos- i), provided by Planning and Development, Records Laws, resumes are considered session of a valid Class B Commer- Job Market - Classified Rate Schedule Envimnmental Management, Land Man- as public documents and must be pro- cial Driver's License issued by the agementandAcquisition, Leisure Services vided to the media upon request. Should state ofNorth Carolina. Certification

huieii candidate S7 per line, NACo member counties; S/Oper line, others. (parks and recreation), and ECHO and you wish further information concern- as a Manager of Landfill Operations Classified: SSO per column inch, NACo member counties/ S70 per Forever Pmyams. The total budget is ap- ing this matter, please call prior to sub- from the Solid Waste Association of sg inch, oihevs. proximately $24,000,000 withaworkforce mitting your resume. America must be obtained. III /uwdcei willbe scut uflerpublicuriou. vdmriuiug of approximately 520. The position re- AN EQUALOPPORTUNITY RE- Application can be obtained and er copy iuiJob Marker, County News, 440 First Si., N. W., DC 1000/. ports to the County Manager. Minimum CRUITER/EMPLOYER. submitted to: Robeson sf County Admin- advvvrisiug copy iuiJob Marker, County News, (101)393-1630. Qualifications include a Bachelor's de- istration Building, Human Resources mfvvnidug iui forthispositionissubjec copy [email protected]. gree in Public Administration, Business PUBLIC SERVICE FACULTYPO- Office, 701 North Elm Street, Lumberton, be 'ue ioinclude billingI'%rmuriou along with copy. Administmtion, Finance or related field, SITION, MANAGEMENTDEVEL- NC (910) 671-3016. Applications will given prior iu are upproximurious uud du uoi publication only and five (5) years progressively respon- OPMENT ASSOCIATE— reflect final cusi. be accepted until position is filled. The sible administrative and management ex- CARL VINSON INSTITUTE, UNI- Far more informuriou, contact Siuciy bemicdy, perience. Acomparable amount ofeduca- VERSITY OF GEORGIA to a Criminal Background/Reference County News lob Market representative: Tek (202) 942-4256. uon, training or may substitute Sufaryi experience Negotiable DOQ. Check and Drug Testing. Equal Op por- for the minimum experience. The Governmental Training, Edu- tunity Employer. /6

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