e w l u it r h home 88th Annual Conference June 24 - 26, 2019 Biloxi, MS 88thAnnualConference June 24-26, 2019 • BilOXI, MS Agenda & Exposition Guide e Home rule has increased municipal We support power by providing that municipalities w l home rule! u can adopt any ordinances that they it r desire regarding municipal affairs for their In 1985, the legislature h city, as long as they do not conflict with e granted municipalities in ho m state or federal law. It is important to keep this the state a limited home rule. Mississippi’s home rule authority at the local level, which is why the League statute is a form of authority which allows a municipality fights for our municipalities across the state by asking the to regulate its own affairs and to adopt orders, resolutions Mississippi Legislature to refrain from passing any laws that and ordinances necessary to do so. preempt local authority. Welcome to the 2019 Annual Conference. I want to say a special thanks to the 2019 Conference I am glad you chose to participate in the largest association Planning Committee Chairman, Mayor Jimmy Cockroft conference in the state of Mississippi. Over 3,000 municipal of Kosciusko, for his leadership in organizing this conference. elected officials, municipal employees, state agencies’ Mayor Cockroft and the planning committee provided employees, legislators and exhibitors are expected to important direction to the MML staff in putting together participate this week. an excellent agenda of educational programs and special This year’s conference theme, “Hitting a Home Run with events. During the extent of the conference, you will notice Home Rule,” focuses on the importance of Home Rule which members of the Conference Planning Committee wearing allows Mississippi municipalities the authority to regulate lime green “Ask Me about the Conference” buttons as an their own affairs and to adopt orders, resolutions, and extra resource available to conference attendees looking for ordinances that are necessary to do so. Home Rule is additional guidance or assistance during the event. Please critically important to our capability of serving our citizens feel free to approach any of these members for additional well. This fact prompts League officers and our legislative assistance or guidance throughout the event. team to fight hard at the Capitol each year to encourage Finally, this week will mark the end of my presidency, and the Mississippi Legislature not to pass laws that preempt I want to thank all of the MML members, officers, and staff local authority. for supporting me and making this past year so rewarding. During the next three days, you will be able to participate It has truly been an honor to serve you, and I look forward in excellent educational sessions that will provide you with to visiting with each of you this week. I pray that God blesses the tools and knowledge you need to continue moving your each one of you as we continue to serve our communities. community forward. An invaluable component of our con- ference is always the chance to meet and network with other Enjoy the Conference! municipal leaders. The contacts and friendships you will make through your involvement in the MML will serve as a Mayor Glen Barlow, French Camp tremendous resource for you during the remainder of your 2018-2019 MML President term and beyond. 2 MML OFFICERS Staff Shari T. Veazey EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Shari T. Veazey Glen Barlow C French - MAYor DEPUTY DIRECTOR Robbie Brown MEMBER SERVICES COORDINATOR June Dunlap ACCOUNTING & CONVENTIONS P M COORDINATOR A Tiffany Bush EXECUTIVE MARKETING DIRECTOR COORDINATOR Samantha Wilmoth SPECIAL PROJECTS PRESIDENT & RESEARCH COORDINATOR Achaia Moore Billy Hewes MAYor - GulFPORT RECEPTIONIST Valerie Palmer CONFERENCE INTERN Asia Moore Errick Simmons MAYor - Greenville - MAYor MML LOBBYIST Trey Bobinger MML GENERAL COUNSEL Troy Johnston - Butler SnoW 2018-2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Past Presidents 1ST VICE Mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler, Madison PRESIDENT Mayor Gene F. McGee, Ridgeland Mayor Charley Dumas, Prentiss Mayor Nancy Chambers, Forest 2ND VICE Mayor Alton Shaw, Wesson PRESIDENT Mayor Jimmy Cockroft, Kosciusko Mayor Les Childress, Flora COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Legislative Mayor Les Childress, Flora Finance Mayor Chuck Cariker, Tunica APPOINTEES Northern District Central District Southern District Past President Mayor Patti Pettit, Woodland Mayor Billy Nowell, Cleveland Mayor Phil Torjusen, Gautier City Clerks Association Mayor Will Hill, Louisville Mayor Walter McDavid, Metcalfe Mayor George Bass, Long Beach City Clerk Angela Richburg, Byram 3 2018-2019 Conference Planning Committee Chairperson Affiliate Members Mayor Jimmy Cockroft, Kosciusko & Caucus Groups Southern District President, City Clerks’ Association Cathy Clark - Clarksdale Mayor Billy Hewes, Gulfport President, Court Clerks’ Association Mayor Joel Miles, Wiggins Joycette Nichols - Canton Alderwoman Carrie Moulds, Lucedale President, City Attorneys’ Association Alderman Williard Davis, Prentiss Attorney Jeff Turnage -Columbus City Clerk Kathy Anderson, Lucedale President, Police Chiefs’ Association Central District Chief Walter Armstrong - Natchez President, Fire Chiefs’ Association Mayor Errick Simmons, Greenville Chief Terry Wages - Brandon Mayor Sally Garland, Crystal Springs President, MBC-LEO Councilwoman Carolyn Weathers, Greenville Alderman Deron Harmon - Flowood Mayor Robin McCrory, Lexington President, American Public Works Association City Clerk Kimberly Vaughn, Crystal Springs Bart Ballard - Brandon MS Chapter of American Planning Association Northern District Thomas Gregory -Starkvill e Mayor Glen Barlow, French Camp Representative, MS Tax Collectors Association Mayor Carolyn McAdams, Greenwood Leroy Belk - Tupelo Mayor Amye Hill, Calhoun City President, MS Parks & Recreation Association Alderman Tony Poss, Amory Alex Wilcox - Tupelo Alderwoman Jan Henderson, French Camp 4 Registration REGISTRATION HOURS CELL PHONE POLICY Monday, June 24 • 7:00am - 5:00pm Out of respect for our speakers and your Tuesday, June 25 • 7:30am - 4:00pm fellow attendees, we ask that you silence your Wednesday, June 26 • 8:00am - 1:30pm cell phone during conference sessions. NAME BADGES CONFERENCE ATTIRE Badges must be worn at all times. Business casual is appropriate No one will be admitted to any conference for all conference functions. activity without the badge issued upon Relax and enjoy the conference! registration. A $5 fee will be charged for a replacement badge. Everyone attending the Annual Conference The registration fee provides a name badge must register. This includes all delegates and which allows admittance to all general and their guests, presenters, exhibitors and media educational sessions, as well as the Exhibit Hall representatives. On-site registration will take Luncheon on Tuesday. The fee also provides place in the West Lobby of the Mississippi tickets to the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Coast Coliseum & Convention Center. June 26; and the Incoming President’s Reception on Wednesday evening at the The on-site registration fee of $275 for Beau Rivage. Name badges must be worn, members and $350 for non-members is for the and the designated ticket must be presented entire conference, and no credit is allowed for to participate in these events. unused event tickets or unattended functions. In addition, each attendee who registers on-site may register one guest. The on-site guest fee is $50 for guests of members and $90 for non-members’ guests. 5 MML88thAnnualConference IMPORTANT INFORMATION All on-site payments and purchases Your current CMO transcript can Unless otherwise noted, all meetings must be made with debit or credit cards be found in your conference packet. and events will take place at the only. No cash or check purchases If you are a newly elected official, you Beau Rivage or the Mississippi Coast will be allowed. will not have a transcript in your packet. Coliseum & Convention Center. _____________ ♦ _____________ By attending CMO education sessions _____________ ♦ _____________ for the first time, your transcript will be Name badges are required for generated using credits earned at this The Incoming Presidential Reception admittance to all conference activities. conference to use for future events. will be held at the Beau Rivage in the _____________ _____________ Magnolia Ballroom, Wednesday, ♦ _____________ ♦ _____________ June 26, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Please be respectful to our presenters, If you require assistance or guidance _____________ ♦ _____________ and be on time for all educational at any point during the conference, sessions. Remember to silence your feel free to seek out a member of the Designated tickets must be presented cell phone during all meetings. Conference Planning Committee who to enter the Awards Luncheon _____________ ♦ _____________ will be wearing a lime green “Ask Me and the Presidential Reception About the Conference” button. You may at the Beau Rivage. Circle the sessions you attend in your also seek assistance from MML staff _____________ ♦ _____________ conference program, and remember members or volunteers stationed at the to sign each attendance sheet to Your name badge will serve on-site registration area located in the receive CMO elective credits. as your ticket for Tuesday’s west lobby or at the CMO transcript “Lunch with the Exhibitors.” table in the central lobby. MSmunicipalleague @MMLonline @MMLonline www.mmlonline.com Don’t forget tO FOLLOW AND LIKE MML ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM!