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BY BEYERLY SCHLOYTERRECK dents selected by the outgoing EXECUTIVE EDTIOR NACo president. Agracious nominating speech by David Davenport initiated the former opponent set the stage for older of the two scholarships —the IL matilla County (Ore.) Commission Presidential Scholarship —nearly 17 'illHansell to win election as years ago. The four-year scholarship newest member of NACo's ex- program awards $2,500 per year. This team. Hansell's strong rival year' winner, &om Santa Fe County, the second vice president's slot, N.M., was Joaquin Cordova. The County (Calif.) Supervisor $4,000 CH2M HillScholarship was Deruuson, withdrew from the presented to Dustin Borrego-Sowell, at the Annual Conference, and in also of Santa Fe County, N.M. ietermined show of unity, nomi- New this year on the conference NACo's Annual awards circuit was the presentation Hansell at /, 4 Meeting, July 16. of the first Caucus Courthouse The election of officers at the awards, sponsored by Siemens. session of the Annual Con- These awards go to a rural and an capped the four-day event, urban county leader who have, in the this year in New Orleans, La. opinion of the award judges, im- conference attracted more than proved the lives of their citizens h00 attendees. through outstanding governance and n addition to Hansell, otherof- strongleadership. Winners receive a to a elected by delegates to serve $ 5,000 scholarship to present Photo by David Hathoox Executive Committee high school senior oftheir choosing. the-NACo NACo's new Executive Committee members pass on their "ribbons" to their successors in the traditional tre: President, Dallas County Umatilla County (Ore) Commis- Past post-election ritual that signals the end ofthe annual conference and business meeting. (L-r)Immediate exas) Commissioner Ken sioner Bill Hansell was this year' President President Javier Gonzales; President Ken Mayfield, President-elect Karen Miller, First Vice President-elect, Boone rural county Caucus Courthouse Angelo Kyle, and Second Vice President BillHansell. ouuty (Mo.) Commissioner Karen Award winner. Hansell was recog- in develop- , and First Vice President, Lake nized for his leadership ouuty gll.)Board Member Angelo ing and seeing through to passage a ordi- yle. Santa Fe County (N.M.)Com- county smoke management VA-HUD Javier Gonzales willserve nance, which is now used as a model Senate funders OK budget immediate past president. in farm counties across the country. BY CaSSANDRA MArlHE'lvS Development Block Grant which is $ 100 million dollars more Delegates to the conference also Two San Diego County, Calif. munity ASSOCIATE LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR program, a nearly $ 600 than last year. NACorequested $2.25 more than 40 new policy supervisors, Ron Roberts and Greg (CDBG) have unani- milliondollar increase over the FY02 billion for HOME, with an addi- sitions, which ranged from sup- Cox, shared the large urban county Senate appropriators an allocation. The Administration rec- tional $2 billionforhousing produc- for the creation of a Cabinet- Caucus Courthouse Award. The two mously approved FY03 budget 4.43 billion in formula tion. The Administration recom- Homeland Security Department men successfully spearheaded an ef- for the U.S. Department of Housing ommended $ that Last CDBG received mended $2.084 billion for HOME, tfetailed expectations for election fort to increase the number of foster Jk Urban Development (HUD) funding. year, and last year HOMEreceived $ 1. 846 legislation. care homes in their county. As a re- increases funds for two programs $4.34 m formula funding. Com- billion dollars. sult, San Diego County was the only important to counhes. The Senate Appropriations 'inaers county in the state to post an increase The Senate bill allocates $ 5 bil- mittee measure also provides the formula funding for the Com- HOME program with $ 1.95 billion, See HUD on page 10 There are two presidentialschol- in the number of foster homes. lion in ps awarded each year at 's Annual Conference to stu- See CONFERENCE on page 10 Board approves new dues structure news Quik Takes BY Toot GoobxtAN increases will be phased in over a board agreed to set a lower limitof PURUC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR two-year period, so no county will 10 percent for increases for coun- I. JJ'1 r''ri 'I 3 bof On 15, the NACo Board of have an increase above 7.5 percent ties in New Hampshire and Massa- ~~ V., Nti July 'A struc- in the first year. chusetts. Counties in those states ~t'r N i F.i'I 'lJ ~e« I ntgtS* Directors approved anew dues ture that takes into account popula- The minimum dues amount for have traditionally had lower dues because have limited Texas S (3,469 Inmai tion changes that have occurred be- smaller counties was raised fiom amounts they tween1990and2000andprovidesa $ 360 to 400, phased in over two responsibilities. Florida hamate $ 6 [1,931 nominal increase for most counties. years. Approximately 840 counties Pennsylvania 6 (1,692 inmates,' Theboardunanimouslyapproved will be affected by this change. A Scope of increases nsw Mexico (1,27S hhmates) the change in dues structure, which new bracketed system for the 10 Nearly 900 counties will have and 8 Tenaessea 3 (2,273 inmates) will go into effect in 2004. The ap- largest counties by population was increases between 2.8 percent proved plan places a top limit for also approved as part of the plan. . dues. increases at J5. percent. All After some .discussihn,. the. See STRUCTURE on page 10 Couritv News, Auaust 5;2002 Coun Bush komeland security plan includes counties H

Bv Dxcss Itoath< (4) Protection Division would have the information at the federal leveL" and local governments," convened the plan would "cover all incidents Deparlment of Homeland Security, responsibility forcoordinating intel- In addition, the plan would ex- by the secretary of Deparlment of of national significance, including working with the Department of ligence and law enforcement infor- pand the FBI Joint Task Forces Homeland Security and the attorney acts of bioterrorism and Health and Human Services, to pr mation between all levels ofgovern- (JITFs) fi'om47 current fieldoffices, general, who willundertake a com- agroterrorism, and clarify roles and vide grants to state and local goven ment and agencies. to aII 56 FBI field offices. These task prehensive review of"insider"threats expected contributions of various ments to plan for receipt and distri- first Also, the national plan encour- forces are comprised of numerous to our nation's critical 'nfrastructure. emergency response bodies at dif- bution of medicines &om the Na- ages the use ofthe Homeland Secu- federal agencies, state and local law ferent levels of government in the tional Pharmaceutical Stockpile. rityAdvisory System to disseminate enforcement and FBI agents. Defending against weapons wake ofa terrorist attack." information regarding the risk ofter- Finally, the Deparlment ofJustice of mass destruction Significantly, the plan makes First responder The rorist acts to federal, state and local is encouraged to expand the data in- The national plan encourages a adoption of the Incident Manage- certification grants (l) authorities. cluded in the FBI's National Crime coordinated andnational eflorttopre- ment System by first responders a The national slrategy encourages Information Center (NCIC) database, pare for, prevent, and respond to condition of eligibility for federal the Department ofHomeland Securit) Toughening border and whichiscurrentlyaccessibleto650,000 chemical, biological, radiological, or grants. The Incident Management to require annual certification offail (2) transportation security state and local law enforcement. terrorist threats to our com- System is a standardized set of pro- responder preparedness to handle as<( nuclear 0) cedures for dealing with disasters. decontaminate any hazard. This ceili. The national plan would seek to munities. To achieve this mission, certification promote the reliable flow ofpeople Protecting critical the plan calls on the Department of Along the same lines, the strategy fication process would also review(I< and goods and services across bor- infrastructure Homeland Security to train, equip, encourages state and local govern- abilityof"state and local respoa) relalal (4) ders, whilepreventing terrorists from The national plan calls fora single prepare and coordinate activities with ments to create and regularly update ers to work effectively with assets." meet th< using any of these modes for de- office within the Homeland Security state and local governments. The pro- their homeland security plans, and federal support To Departmcs( struction. The new Department of Department that would work with posed division for Chemical, Bio- enter into mutual aid agreements to standard,the ~ s Homeland Security would be respon- various federal departments and agen- logical, Radiological and Nuclear facilitate cooperation. To achieve this willprovide grants (based on perfor. The < the department wouldpro- state and local agencies fcl sible for securing the nation's bor- cies, stateand local governments, and Countermeasures would set national objective, mance) to ex. (l) ders and transportation systems. To the private sector to implement acom- policy and establish guidelines for vide grants (not to be confused with planning, equipping, training, and the Initiatives responders for all foie achieve this objective, the Bush plan prehensive national plan to protect state and local governments, and di- First Responder ercising first (2) encourages the new Transportation the nation's 'nfrastiucture and assets. rect exercises and drills for federal, Grants) to state and local govem- ofterrorist attacks. lh< Security Administration to work This comprehensive critical infra- state, and local chemical, biological, ments beginning in 2004. Finally, the plan endorses lnihi. closely with local governments in structure national plan would be re- radiological, and nuclear attack re- president's First Responder and bui)

~ Border and Transportattoa Security ~ Border and Transportatton Protection ss Uds division wiU bc responsilile for: This division willbe responsible for: re sea transportation systems, including (I) Securing the borders, temtorial waters. ports, terminals, wateways, and air, land, and sea (I) Secunng borders, temtorial waters, ports waterways, air, land, and ii- traasportation systems ofthe United States, including managing and coordinating governmental coordinating governmental activities at ports of entry. O- activities at ports of entry. the imnngration and naturalization laws of the United States, including ex ablishing la (2) Administering rules for the granting ofvisas, parole, or other forms ofpermksrioa to enter the United States to individuals who are oot citizens or lawful rcsidcots. I- ~ Emergency Preparedness aad Response ~ Emergency Preparedness and Respanse al Ihe division wiU bc rcsponsilile for: The division wiU be responsible for. preparedness and rmponsc activities. II) Helping to assure the preparedness of emergency response providers (state and local) for terrorist (I) Carrying out federal emergency att acks, major disasters, and other emergencies. Providing state and local authorities with equipment for detection, protection, and decontamination in an a- (2) (I) pmviding the Federal govenunent's response to temnirt attacks and major disasters. energency involving weapons of mass dearuction. ii- preparedness tmining and exercise progmms. (3) Building a comprehensive national incideat management system with Federal, State and local (3) Oveseeng federaL state and local emergency governments to respond to such attacks and disastes. (4) Pmviding assistaoce for any emergency, including natural disasters or disease. ie (4) Consolidating existing Federal govenunent emergency response plans Into a single, coordinated 1 national response plan. (I) Developiog comprehensive progruns for intcroperativc comumnications technology, and their state and Chemical, Blologtcal, Radlologlcal aad Nudear Countermeasures This otgce does not exist In the Senate BUI division willbc respoasililc for. 0) Securing the people, infrastructure, pmperty, resources, and systems in the United States from acts of termrism involving chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons or other emerging threats.

11) EstabUshiag guiddines for State and local government e0'orts to develop and inxslement countermeasures to threats of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear terrorism, and other threats. ~ Information Analysts aad Infrastructure Protection ~ Crtucal Infrastructure Protection Ihc division willbe rcsponnb)e for: The division willbe responsible for. govenunents and 0) integrating relevant Information, intcgigeace analyses, and vulnerability assessments to identify (I) Receiving information from tbe Directorate of lnteUigcnce, law enforcement. state and local protective priorities and support protective measures by the Department, other executive agencies, other information to assess the vulncrabaities of key resomces and critical infrastmctures. y State aad local government personnel, agcacies, and authorities, the private sector. and other entities (2) Developing a comprehensive national plan for securing key rcsrxsrccs and critical infrastructure. (I) Developing a comprehensive national plan for securiog the key resources and critical infrastructure in (3) Enhancing and sharing information (with State and local governments) regarding cybcrsecunty and physical 14 the Uaitcd States security, tracking vulnerabUit ice, and delineating the roles of various governmental agencies in prev eating, 13) Admiaisteing the Homeland Secunty Advisory System excrcising prinmiy rcsponsibgity forpublic defending, and recoveriog fmm attacks. threats advisories, and providing speciTic warning infonmuion to State and local governmen personnel, agencies, and authorities, the private sector, other entities, and the public, as well as advice about appropriate protective actions and count measures 14) Reviewing, analyziag. and making recommendatlons for improvenents in the policies and procedures govertung the shan ng of law enforcement, int eUigen ca, and other information relating to ie homeland within the Federal government and between it and State aad local government at aad authorities. ~ Sdence and Tecbaology ~ Sdeace and Technology Iic division willbc responnlilc for. lbe division willbe responsible for. 0) Establishing and administering the primuy research and development activities ofthe Department. (I) Managing and supporting research and development to meet national homeland security needs. mcluding the longnem rcscarch and development oceds and capabgitics for aU e«ments of thc (2) Articulating national research and development goals, priorities, and strategies. Depanmein. (3) Coordinating with entities within and outmde the governmem (iacluding state and local governments) to 0) Facilitating the deployment of technology that willserve to cnhaace homeland securit, including advance the research and development agenda ofthe Department. to for ie thmugh the establishment of a centrtd izcd Felerd repository for information relating (4) Advising the Secrdary oa aU scientific and technical matters. dissemination to Federal, State, and local and private sector entities, and for information government (5) Facilitating the transfer and deploymcat of technologies (including State and local governments) crucial to s «r pesons seeking guidance on how to pursue proposals to develop or deploy technologies that homeland security needs. is would contribute to homeland security. it I) Pmviding guidance, rccomrnendations, and tcclmical assistance as appropriate to assist Federal. State, aad local evaluate and the use of e- snd sector c(forts to stc the dlvlslon of Border and Traas portatloa (above) rd bnmtgratton Affairs e- (I) Under the Senate proposal, the Immigration and NaturaUzation Sewice would bc terminated and two divisions of would be created in its place; the Bureau of Enforcement and Border Atfaim; and the Bureau of Immigmt 1 on Services. OveraU the Immigration Alfaim division willbe responsible for developing and implementing U.S. I- immigratioa poUcy. (2) lbe Bureau oflmmigneion Services willbe responsible for visa petitions, applications for adjustment of status Of and clmngc of status, naturaUzation applications, asylum and refugee applications, and determinations regarding the custody and parole of asylum seekers, (3) lbe Busem of Enforccmma and Border AffairnnU be responsible for border patrol, detention, removal, intelligence, and investigations. ct (4) Also. aa OAice of Children's Services would be crened to nmognize the special needs and circumstances of 3- alien children. or ~ See HOMELANDon page 8 Cotgntv News, Au(lust 5, 2002 CotigI Letters to the : Di ~ ~ .<.C itor Dei

F 0 From one winner post-election conversations, I en- ofAmerica, the USGA and Augus te to another... couraged Billto keep active inNACo, National (the home of the Maste rs) public/private partn Allow me to thank the NACo which he assured me he would do. indeveloping lucky ''at the establishment of FlISt membership, one and all, for their My hat is off to my colleague, ships for u Califor- Tee youth facilities to make support at our annual conference in gentleman and friend from golf olo affordable foi New Orleans this summer. I am nia, Supervisor BillDennison, along more accessible and C Conway honored and look forward to serv- with his wife Pat. They are special all children. and am forward to There are now facilities wherc ing as NACo second vice president. people I looking dr ahead. no child is turned away due to lackof I owe a special debt ofgratitude workingwiththem inthe years funds, supported local citizens County Clerk to Plumes County (Calif.) Supervi- by whohaveformednonprofitFirst Tec Election Authority sor BillDennison. Billis a class act. BillHansell organizations to make this en. Buchanan County, Mo. Throughout the campaign forNACo happ have to look at Jacks Mo second vice president, we heard the You only Fla., or Nashville, Tenn statement, "NACo wins no matter Golfing for a good cause... ville, o'eli Chesterfield County, Va. to see w NACo Board who is elected." I certainly concur. In the past twenty years, prior to the con- a creative partnership between Directors Bill is a great leader, both at my retirement (and becoming a of industry and county gove rn- 0YO home and in NACo, and all of us sultant like everyone else who re- golf ments can do. have benefited from his work. But tires!) I served as assistant secretary df'0 Department of Com- Thank you NACo for help even more importantly to me is the of the Florida (I1$ active in NACot 10 years of- dreams come true forchildren. Th Number ofyears fact that Billis a great person. He has munity Affairs, senior executive Consolidated willnot all be the next Tiger Woods, hoP Yearsin Public Office: 20 years integrity, honesty and is a man of ficer for the City/ but the values ofcourtesy, self diSCI. high character. This was clearly dem- County ofJacksonville, Fla. and vice focus and honesty learned on Occuparioni county clerk onstrated when he was willing to president of Community Affairs for pline, the golfcourse willmake them bet- Education: B.S., Missouri Western College place my name in nominahon. This the PGA Tour. ter citizens. kind gesture speaks volumes about In all those positions, I found 'f Resign from oh and run Frankly in the beginning Thehardestthingl'veeverdone: myj him. I was deeply honored by both NACoand its staff tobe most helpful nSL we not had the encouragement from for office. his action and words. and responsive whenever called upon local county commissioners and then Ben We also decided early on that our for assistance. Three people fh'ving or dead) I'd invite to dinner: who saw the vision ofwhat thc fiiendship would not suffer just be- Most recently, NACo and its staffs Franklin, Yogi Berra and Lauren Bacall. industry wanted to do, this might cause we happened to be seeking the Executive Director LarryNaake have golf with not have happened. A dream Ihave is toi Visit Ireland. same office. We were friends before, been most helpful in counseling during and afier the campaign. In the PGA Tour, the LPGA, the PGA You 'd be surprised to learn that IfOffiiciated college football. Richard Bowers The most adventurous thing I'e ever doneis: Try to fiy a Ari helicopter. Count+ews Myfavorite way to relax: Walk along the Missouri River. 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Bv Pouc Mtctos burse people who were evacuated srlFF irRFIER for up to two weeks for the cost of Jim Sullivan and his wife are staying at a hotel. But they won' to still have clothes. reimburse us for storage costs." Sullivan, a Douglas County Sullivan's back yard is in Pike olo.) commissioner and president National Forest, where the Hayman 64 Colorado Counties Inc., was re- Fire destroyed 137,000 acres by the evacuated from his home for time itwas extinguished in late June. days while the biggest fire in his He and his wife voluntarily evacu- 's history ravaged the surround- ated for three days. They returned forest lands. home for three days, but when winds moved the fire 19 miles in one day, the U.S. Forest Service called for a Many drought experts mandatory evacuation. The couple believe catastrophes like stayed at their son's house, out of the Hayman Fire can be harm's way, for the next six days. "Thank God the fire didn't get to avoided recognizing by our area, but it was close," said drought-stricken areas as Sullivan, adding that stormwater is disasters waiting to now black and the ground is baked as deep as 10 inches and could prevent happen. tree growth for the next 100 years. Photo courtesy of Douglas County Board of Commissioners A fire-fighting plane takes to the sky to battle the Hayman blaze in Colorado in June. One of the worst "Ididn't move any clothes. They drought years ever 'fyou can replace it, don' move Residents fiom several counties fires, from Colorado to Canada to glamorous disaster like FEMA's being reviewed by one Senate com- 'ullivan said. "We moved out across the United States have been Arizona, is drought. Mark Svoboda, typically worked with, but it's the mittee, the USDA and the Depart- antiques, artwork. That's all evacuated &omtheirhomes, lost their a climatologist with the National number-one reason for economic ment of the Interior, the act only in storage, and it's going to stay homes and farms to fire, and just Drought Mitigation Center in Lin- problems. It costs the country six to needs President George W. Bush's until the snow flies. plain suffered from all the effects of coln, Neb., said conditions are three eight billion dollars per year, on av- approval to gain some teeth. "F EMA[the Federal Emergency this year's natural disasters. times worse this year than in an av- erage, as of 1996. And the price has The act would: Agency] will reim- A main reason for this season' erage year. He said 15 percent ofthe gone up since then." ~ create an integrated national country usually experiences a Pfogfaill drought, but 40 percent has been Drought: Policy's ~ establish research priorities riiona's (ounty Associations Mount affected this year, the worst since 36 ugly stepchild? ~ coordinate delivery offederal percent was affected in July 1988 Congress enacted the Stafford services to local and state levels, and Drive to Help WildfireVictims and 65 percent during July 1934's Disaster Relief and Emergency As- ~ improve collaboration be- "Dust Bowl." sistance Act of 1974, which gave tween scientists and managers. Colorado is experiencing its dri- FEMAfederal jurisdiction fornatu- "They'e hoping to get itsigned The Arizona Association of Counties (AACo) and the County est year in 107 years ofmonitoring. ral disasters. However, drought was offthis year. Droughts have been Supervisor's Association (CSA) have established the AZ Counties Wild- It was Nebraska's driest June. It' not covered by the act, resulting in really active [in media coverage] Ste Recovery Fund to help communities, families and businesses recover the warmest year ever in New York, no lead agency. That changed in this year, and that gets the atten- tttd rebuild from therecent devastation causedby the Rodeo-Chediski fire. New England and New Jersey. 1998 when former President Bill tion of Congress and everybody The Rodeo-Chediski wildfireis the largest natural disaster inArizona's Ranchers in the Montana counties of Clinton signed the National Drought right on down to the county level," history. The fire has consumed nearly halfa millionacres, an area larger Liberty and Toole have sold their Policy Act, creating a National Svoboda said. ftan the Greater Phoenix area. More than 400 houses have been destroyeL cattle herds afier fouryears ofdrought Drought Policy Commission. The Shaun McGrath, program man- "Many of our counties have rushed to the aid oftheir colleagues and left them with no grass. In Roanoke, commission, administered by the ager for the WGA, believes Bush ieighbors by providing personnel and durable goods to assist in the Va., residents are restricted from fill- U.S. Department of Agriculture favors the drought act. "said AACoPresident Sheri Newman. "Establishing this fund ing pools and hot tubs. Grain and (USDA), has fallen on hard times, "The only concern is how much continues our efforts to be of assistance to those affected by the Rodeo- cattle commodities traders are tak- as its staff and funding have it's going to cost. FEMA is not wildfire." ing losses, tourism is suffering and dwindled recently. fighting it and [the USDA] has "We have seen incredible pictures and heard the heart-breaking stories arsonists are being arrested. Since being appointed in 1998, been quiet on it," said McGrath, tom the families,"said CSA President Jimmie Kerr. "Whilethe immediate, Sullivan, for one, hopes his area the commission's lone county repre- who has been a vocal proponent of needs ofmany people are being met, the impacts left behind by the can get funding forremedial refores- sentative, Ronald Morriss, has re- the act for the WGA on Capitol ltodeo-Chediski wildfire will be felt by these communities for many tation and that FEMA will set up a tired from both the commission and Hillrecently. "The act would cre- s claims office for people who lost the Santa Cruz County (Ariz.)Board ate the National Drought Council, To lend their support, individuals and business may send a check or their homes. ofSupervisors. No one at the county and there would be an appointment money order made out to the AZCounties WildfireRecovery Fund to 1910 FEMAprovides help in the after- level has taken his place on the com- of one county-level person. Coun- Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Donation slips and other information are math of large-scale fires, but there mission. While the commission re- ties would have real power. We'e by calling (602) 252-6563 or visiting the Arizona Association are many advocates for a more by pro- mains in limbo, and because of a hoping to get a letter from NACo in Counties Web active site at www.azcounries.org. approach. Many drought ex- lack of FEMA oversight, coordina- SUPPort. One hundred percent the tax-deductible contributions made to the perts believe catastrophes of like the tion and planning for droughts has Hayman Fire can be avoided rec- Recovery Fund will aid the recovery efforts and assist those by suffered dramatically, according to (Far more information about as ognizing drought-stricken they go about the difficulttask ofrebuilding their lives and local areas as the commission's own findings. droughts, ga to fhe Jtlarional Droughf disasters waiting to happen. Meanwhile, the Western Mitigation Center's Web site at "We always say droughts are the Governor's Association (WGA)has www.drought.unl.edu. County a+i- For more information, contact executive director, Art'- Rodney Dangerfields of disasters. Jim Sawyer, worked to present Congress with the clals may alsofinda l0-step droughf- Associafion Counries, government direc- They don't get no respect. The wor- of or Tonia Tunnell, affairs National Drought Preparedness Act preparedness plan helpful,

the NACo Bv Srsvrixnis Osnosn nities. Looking ahead five years, re- and technical assistance on these is- cent survey results during its July 12 Also from survey, what assistance are OIRECIOR OF COMMUMTVSERVICES spondents added the burdens of an sues to its members. meeting in New Orleans. Suoo,estions learned types of weremadeforenhancingNACo'sser- viewed as most useful to members. Growth management, economic aging American population and Results are used to identify counties'nformation Topping the list were conference development and access to health growing mass transit needs to the list trends, provide guidance to the de- vices to meet M needs on topics forwhich the associa- workshops, best practices guides, . care are among the top challenges to ofmajor challenges facing counties. velopment ofnew NACo programs, E- evaluate and adjust current edu- tion does not have current programs. conference round table sessions, is- abo county govenunents acmss the coun- The NACo Leadership Survey on and For example, the committee, not- sue briefs and Internet-based courses, try, according to a survey conducted County Priority Issues, an informal cational offerings. that road construction was iden- by NACo this spring. survey conducted on a periodic basis Outgoing Member Programs and ing challenge, said county (To see the leadership surve> More than one-third of county at the request ofthe NACo Member Services Committee chair Barbara tified as a top are interested in learning results, or for more information officials responding to the survey Programs and Services Committee, Sheen Todd,commissioner,Pinellas officials more about innovative state and lo- about NACo 's educanonal and tech- said that these three issues, along asked a small sample ofNAComem- County (Fla.), has been an advocate for transporta- nical assistance programs, please with mad construction, infrastruc- bers to identify the top 10 current for using the leadership survey to cal financing options NACo should pur- send an e-mail message to Brad ture maintenance, education and and future challenges facing county reach out to the membership forideas tion projects and new research and educational Banks, NACo Community Services schools, and the county role in the government and to select the most and input into NACo programs. sue a Division, at [email protected]) criminaljustice system, present im- useful methods the associahon can The committee discussed the re- project on this topic. too mediate challenges in their commu- employ to provide research, training bui ulg NACo announces 2002 Five of Counties are urged sch nat of to celebrate Civic Star Restoration grantees got and SOEnixucu pro- This year, the Five Star Partner- Bv Jxson J. in matching contributions are gloI Participation Week couuUMTT sERvlcEs Rssoctt TE vided by local restoration partners shipawarded52grants,equalingmore NACo recently announced the in the form offunding, labor, mate- than $550,000 in funds. The program Cha rials,equipmentorin-kindservices. is made possible with support from County governments across in America Campaign seeks to get recipients ofthe 2002 Five Star Res- "Thesepartnerships areaperfect the EPA's Office of Water, Oceatu America are encouraged to take part more citizens to work at the polls toration Challenge Grant Program. Cit) the benefits of commu- and Wetlands, as weB as the National envt inNational CivicParticipation Week, on Election Day. Civic Participa- This year, NACo will award example of involvement in protecting our Oceanic and Atmospherit coin which willbe held Sept. 11 —I7. tion Week offers an ideal time to $ 134,260 in grants to help fund nity environment," said Environmental Administration'sFisheries'commu- Designated by the U.S. Senate, emphasize the need forpoll work- projects that span 21 counties across Protection Agency Administrator nity-based restoration prognun for the week willshowcase American ers and the important role they the country. Whitman. "As we celebrate select grants in coastal areas. democracy and civicparticipation, play in our democracy, and in en-, The Five Star Restoration Grant Christie Year Clean Water, we must Additional funding was pro honor the courageous spirit ofthe suring that the election system runs Program, which provides $ 5,400- the of continue to find new ways to meet vided by EPA's Chesapeake Ba> American people and pay tribute smoothly. $ 20,000 grants to community- water goals. Educating our Program, EPA Region III ant to those who lost their lives on The Participation America based partnerships for support of clean as these projects do, ensures Lockheed Martin. Sept. 11. Foundation, a nonprofit organiza- wetland and streamside restoration youth, we are them to ad- During the week, Americans tion whose mission is to strengthen projects, is a partnership between that preparing dress the next generation of clean (For more information on tht willbe challenged to pledge their American democracy, is organiz- NACo,theNational FishandWild- challenges." Five Star Program, or to lean about commitment to civic participation ing Civic Participation Week The life Foundation, and the Wildlife water NACo has helped how to become a program sponsor. through voting, communicating foundation is assisted by 25 found- Habitat Council. Since 1998, fund projects in nearly 60 counties please contact Jason Shedlocf ideas with elected officials, volun- ing sponsors that include the Na- Five Star Restoration projects across the country, providing a total NACO community services assoc> teering and contributing to worthy tional Civic League, AOL Time involve a high degree of coopera- more than half a million dollars ate, at (202)942-4252 ot hav causes and organizations. Warner Foundation, Golin/Harris tion, with local government agen- of environmental restoration. [email protected]) issu Counties can serve as coordi- International,the League ofWomen cies, elected officials, community for en- nators for the week's events and Voters, Points ofLightFoundation, groups, businesses, schools and all work- ing activities by convening town hall United Way of America, Capitol vironmental organizations, water meetings, involving schools and Advantage and George Washing- ing together to improve local five Star Graiitees fish businesses, issuing proclamations, ton University. NACo is a support- quality and restore important and emer- organization. and wildlifehabitats. honoring police, fire ing ~ Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska "NACo be a of gency medical personnel and host- is proud to part ~ Deerfield High School —Lake County, Ill. learn more about National the Five Star Program," said NACo ing memorial observances. County (To LR ~ LaGrange County Department of Parks and Recreation — VSR officials should use the week to Civic Participan'on 8'eek, go to President and Dallas County(Texas) "The Grange County, Ind. encourage citizens to become more www.part/ cipatl onamerl ca. org. Commissioner Ken Mayfield. ~ Urban Council of Governments —Fayetu involved in their community and To learn about the Expand De- program exemplifies everything that Lexington-Fayette with their government, mocracy Campaign, check the is good about community-based res- County, Ky. educa- Parks and Recreation —St NACo's Expand Democracy NACO IPebsiteatwww.naca.org) toration —partner-building, 't. Charles County Department of tion, volunteerism and sound, tech- Charles County, Mo. nical implementation. Beaverhead County, Mont. in 1998, the Nebraski "From its inception ~ WildlifeManagement Institute, in nine counties across success of the Five Star Program and South Dakota has been phenomenal and its ben- N.J ~ Red Bank Borough Board ofEducation —Monmouth County, efit to counties across the nation —Westchest« ':SIIIjab4 S' ~ Westchester County Department of Planning immeasurable." .", 3-NH-NE- County, N.Y. The Five Star funds provide seed Bentot ~ Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District — Visit us at www.countynews.org money that can leverage a much Ore. larger amount offunds and services County, ~ Dallas —Dallas County, Texas that are already in place and coordi- Concerned Citizens of desktop! His The news on your ~ Department —Sauk County, nated by the grantee. On average, Sauk County Land Conservation ~ —Teton County Wyo. ~ for each dollar of Five Star-spon- Teton County Weed and Pest Headline update ~ Web site update PDF delivery sored funds, five additional dollars v Catslsrv NEIIR)s Aunt'st 5,'20d2 'iami-Dade County's Web portal for kids a winner

Bv M. Minor Moasrn County of tomorrow, and it is our SENIOR STAFF ITRTTER goal to help them understand the When Miami-Dade County importance ofcivicparticipation and Manager Steve Shriver approached involvement," Shriver said. Charon tSlvlfiiI E-Government Director Judi Zito wKids.miomidade.gov doesn't com- ~ about creating a kids page on the pete with the Disney.corn 's of the county's Web site, Zito knew just Internet. Rather it focuses on a very II '> who to turn to. specific subject matter. Nowhere else ~ 0 II A 4 u RuuRRT Her design team was eager to do can children find information about something a bit more creative and our government, presented in a way figured this was a perfect opportunity. that is entertaining." e "When I threw this out there, The page is divided into five sec- l d they were very excited," Zito said. tions ranging from the County Castle, "Each member of the team kind of which deals with things such as I took over a section on the site and county responsibilities and careers, Wl built and out. There C it up was noth- to the Fun House that covers envi- W& m k . eau n Ing extra. They did this as a donation ronmental games and puzzles. Visi- oftheir time." tors are guided through each section l And, after consulting with area a different sea creature and a by en school children and getting the do- strand ofbubbles follows the cursor . ~ @le.,4l I ~ 4«we~I RRAT.~ a.vAc. nated artwork from a relative ofone wherever it goes. The sea creatures ofthe designers, what the Web team talk, and there is background music, got was http: //kids.miamrdade.gov although all the text is available for Rad a spot in the finals of a presti- those without speakers or who may gious international information tech- be hearing-impaired. employees would get, but they Out of 600 entries in the e-govern- to the page on its own Web site. And award —the aology 2002 Stockholm The text on the site, particu- couldn't really answer in a way ment category, the even the adult employees of the Challenge. in larly the sections that explain that kids understood. kids.miamidade.gov page is one of county are finding the page fun and The "Under site, themed the Sea county government and what each Since the site launched in Octo- 19 finalists. The awards will be informative. City," uses aquatic creatures and department does, is written in a ber 2001, it's gotten about a quarter presented in Sweden in October. "When we first launched it, ev- environs to introduce children totheir way that kids willunderstand. Zito ofa millionhits and averages 1,000 "We'e all flipping a coin to see eryone was fascinated with the county and the people who run it. said was it designed to help all hits per day. According to Zito, even who gets to go to Sweden," Zito said bubbles," Zitosaid laughing. "Anda "Children are the Miami-Dade those homework questions county though the site is a completely local, with a laugh. funny thing was, we had some em- grassroots site, the crew has received In addition to the positive feed- ployees tell us that for the first time, e-inails about the site from people all back from kids and the industry, Zito they really understood what some over the world. ', said the page has also gotten high departments do." ewageage at:y releases In fact, that's one of the things praise I'rom county librarians and And for the record, the site is fun that prompted Zito to enter the page teachers. The county school board (and informative) fornon-employee, into the 2002 Stockholm Challenge. endorsed the site by including a link non-county adults too. „s lieW SeCurit software II y I; Bv JANirs DAVENPORT tion generated by security vulner- SENIOR ASSOCIATE ability assessments. Since Sept. 11, county oflicials Funded by the EPA, and in col- ~:oun'pL ews have addressed a whole new slate of laboration withPA Consulting Group issues related to protecting county and SCIENTECH Inc., AMSA has Challenge Update and infrastructure, includ- made the sofiware available to all wastewater facilities, from po- wastewater utilities free of charge. Thanks terrorist attacks. To help them Training opportunities on to allour eagle-eyed readers who took up our challenge their efforts, the Association of VSA TERA are scheduled to begin this to find mistakes in Counly News. Your pens are on the way! Sewerage Agencies month. And since you were so successful, we'e hMSA) recently released the Vul- Users can also download the sofi- decided to issue another lity Self Assessment Tool ware at www. VSATusers.nel. This challenge forthis issue. The rules and award are the same: I'SA P") for wastewater utilities. Web site willinclude technical sup- The first reader fo report a mistake (a typo, an error in grammar, VSATTRI provides a comprehen- port, software upgrades for down- an error in fact) willreceive an "OfficialCounty News" pen. intuitive system forwastewater loading as they become available, Entries may be either e-mailed or faxed. operators to analyze their vul- ands Web page devoted to frequently (Please remember to us an to both terrorist threats asked questions regarding VSAT™. give address.) E-mail:[email protected] . Fax: (202) 393- natural disasters. AMSAis also currently in the dis- 2630 —Attn: County News VSA~ organizes data, supports cussion phase with EPA to develop Hint: Why wait for the mail? The online edition of County analyses, documents VSA Trinsofhvare forjointpublic drink- News willbe available Aug. 6 at analyses and presents complex ing water-wastewater agencies as well www.counlynews.org. And we guarantee in an easy-to-understand as for small and medium sized drink- at least one winner —ifhe or she is the first to spot the fora fullsuite ofutilityassets ing water agencies. mistake we plant. physical plant, employ- knowledge base, information (For more information on and customers. VSAT, visit AMSA 's IVeb sile al This sofiware tool includes ref- www.amso-cleonwaler.org or coll IIappy hunting! libraries of both potential AMSA al (202) 833-2672. Informa- and security countermea- tion also be available on the will 's and (IVebsrer New College Diclionary and provides an enduring EPA 's water security VVeb site ol the Associated Press Stylebook are our o46ci al r%rences.) for managing the informa- www.Epa. gov/safew a ter/securl ly) Ceontv News, Autgust 5, 2002

~ HOMELANDPompage 3 House and Senate Homeland Security Department Legislation

vevacu 'ax ' KEY OFFICES e FUNCTIONS Otnce for State aad Local Government Coordinadon ~ Otnce for State aad Local Governmeot Coordination 'Be ofiice willbe responsililc for overseeing and coordinating devel opmcn tal programs for and The office willbe responsible for overseeing and coordi nstiag developmental programs for and relationships with relationships with State and local governments. State and local governments. ~ National Couactt of ITrst Responders ~ State Federal Ltalsoo on Homeland Security

'Ibe Council would be 1 00-member a group made up of expert police. firefighters, emergency medical The Senate billwillestablish a Federal Liaison on Homeland Security in each State that willprovide coordination personnel and htxqritat wodcas. The duties the of council willbe: between the Department of Homeland Security and State and local first responders, and for other purposes. (I ) Develop a plan to disseminate information on first response best practices. (2) Identify aad educate the Secretary oftheDepartment on the latest technological advances in the field offirst response. (3) Identify probable emeqp'ng threats to first reyonders. (4) Identify needed improvements to first respoase techniques and training. (5) Identify eflicient means of communication and coordination between fitst responders and local, State, and Federal officials. (6) Identify areas in which the Departroent can assist first responders. (7) Evaluate the adequacy and timeliness of resources being made available to local fimt respondets. (8) Report to Congress by October I of each year on how first responders can conunue to be mast eifectively used to meet the ever-changing challenges ofproviding homeland security for the United States.

~ Intcttlgencc Anal) sls Ceater ~ National Otllce for Combadng Terrorism 'Ibe Intelligence Career Analysis willbe responsible for producing afi-source cogaborative intelligence The National Ofiice for Combating Terrorism would be created to advise the White House and oversee a national analysis, warnings, tactical assessments, and strategic assessnwnts of the temnist threat and infrastructure strategy on homeland security. Tbe Secretary and Director shall develop the national strategy for combating vulnerabiTities ofthe United States. termriam and homclaad security response for the detection, prev ention, protection, response and recovery necessary la addition, the Center wi0 be responsible for improving the lines of comrruni cat ion with respect to to countcr tertorist threats. homeland security between the Federal Government and State and local public safety agencies and the The Secretary has responsibility forportions of thc strategy addressing border security, critical infiastructure private sector through the timely dissendnation of information pertaining to threats of acts of terrorism protection, emergency preparation and response, aad integmting slate aad local effmts with activities ofthe federal against the United States. government. The Director has overall responsibility for the development of the strategy, and particularly for those portioas addressing intelligence, rtnlitary assets, law enforcement and diplomacy. The strategy willinclude: policies to maximize the collection, translation, analysis, exploitation and dissemination of information related to combating terrorism throughout the federal government and with state and local authorities. INSCE~ LANEOUS PROVISIONS ~ Conduct Of Certain Pubne-Health Related Activities (Sec. 505) ~ Exchange of Employees between State and Local Governments (Sec. 163) The bill urges the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the HHS Secretary to set The bill promotes the exchange of employees between thc Department of Homeland Security and State and local priorities and prrparedness goals aod fiuther develop a coordinated strategy of ag public health-related government to impmve informatios sharing and coordination with the Department. activities to improve State, local, and hospital preparedness and response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear and other emerging terrorist threats.

Note: Some elements of S. 2452 may be changed. The Senate has yet to vote on this legislation. They willreconvene after the August recess and vote, on the Iegistatton.

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The Senate bill also included approprtanon of$ 574 nulhon for CONFERENCE p...„ HUD Pompage I funding for expiring Shelter Plus HOPE VI program, a program Care grants. The Shelter Plus Care severely distressed 'evitalize hous- This is also the same as Conference speakers department. He cited NACo's early The committee did not fund program provides funding for housing. President George W. Bush's re- ing and supportive services for the FY02 allocation. The committee The Opening General Session of call for a unified homeland security 200 million dollars in chronically homeless. Shelter Plus included language in the billto the conference on Sunday, July 14 department, and promised to have an quest of $ new funding through the HOME Care has been crucial to counties set the HOPE Vlin 2003, because featured a presentation by former open line of communication with Administration's with homeless assistance programs. concerns arising out of the MajorityLeader ofthe U.S. Senate, county officials in the implementa- program for the downpayment assistance initiative. The bill provides $ 193 million to- scope and direction ofthe George MitchellofMaine. He spoke tion ofnew programs. Administration an- wards Shelter Plus Care. The committee recognized aboutresolving conflicts inthe world, Secretary of the Interior Gale InJune, the American Dream The committee recommended groundbreaking work of HOPE including his experience inNorthern Norton also spoke at the conference nounced the Fund to boost $25 million for the Office of Rural and urged the codification of Ireland and his development of a and signed a memorandum ofunder- Downpayment .t homeownership opportunities for Housing and Economic Develop- cessful practices used in the plan for bringing peace between Is- standing withNACoPresident Javier minorities. The fund would pro- ment for FY03, the same as FY02 mentation ofHOPE VIprojects. raelis and Palestinians. Gonzales pledging federal, state and the HOME funding. The Administiation had committee also urged HUD to Pol Mitchell said that removing local cooperation in the stewardship vide money through downpayment assis- proposed to eliminate this program. with authorizers to recommit to strl Chairman Yassar Arafat is no guar- of public lands. program for mi- The committee allocated $25 mil- progmln. bui or stability in the "We share mutual goals in the tance to qualified, first-time antee of peace Itis expected that the Senate aw; "It's illu- stewardship of America's public nority homebuyers. lion for brownfields redevelopment Middle East. a dangerous the House "NACo and its The committee rejected the through HUD. This amount is the willbe higher than sion. Ifhe goes or not, everything' lands," Norton said. president's request because ithad same amount allocated inFY02. Mir- sion of HUD appropriations, not going to be fine," Mitchell said member counties are our neighbors, not been authorized, as well roringlegislation supported byNACo, House has yet to consider the in response to a question about the and by working together as partners, yet that the committee these grants are no longer required to budget. Work on the pre Palestinian leader's future. we can improve the management of as the fact to restore funding to ex- be tied to CDBG funding. process willbe completed afier On Monday, July 15, U,S. Air our lands." wanted The committee recommended an August recess. Force Commander-in-Chief, North Pulitzer Prize winning colum- isting programs. American AirForce Defense Com- nist and humorist Dave Barry, whose mand General Ralph E. Eberhart, column appears in several hundred ad- increase. Counties with population increase of5 percent per year linI the newly confirmed head ofhome- newspapers across the country, STRUCTURE increases between 45 percent and the board and making no change> loci land security for the U.S. Military dressed the Closing General Session 59.9 percent would have a 12 per- the system. addressed a general session. on Tuesday and had the delegates Pom page I cent increase in dues. (See accompa- The committee determined Eberhart told county officials, "We laughing in the aisles. nying chart for a complete list.) using population as a basis for prel down our guard. Some- ' must not let on system is best because Goodman, public affairs percent phased in over two years. The board based its decision times we'e not very patient. And if (Tom du 20 counties willhave recommendations by a special dues numbers can be confirmed bJ become impatient, I suggest director, Mindy Moretti, senior stag Approximately you structure committee appointed in third party, are readdy a da remember writer, and Paul Maclae, stagwriter, a 15 percent increase, 43 willhave a you close your eyes and and are not subject to 0 to this article. 12 percent increase and 97 willhave 2001 by then President Javier those images of9-11." contributed len increase. One hundred Gonzales. The committee comprised questions. The committee saill Attendees also watched a special For a complete report on the a 10 percent Finance Committee, the its recommendation that the and conference see the special second and twenty-four counties willhave the NACo videotapedmessage fromHomeland care in their dues. leadership ofthe Membership Com- posed plan represented a Security Director Tom Ridge. Ridge section, 2002Annual Conferenc'e and no change «I mittee and two executive directors considered and fair system of the ExpositionReport,includedwiththls believe we have approved a gave a detailed explanation counties. would ensure stability for NAC issue.) good system that is fair to counties. of state associations of new proposed homeland security numbers and whileensuring NACo's membership The committee began work in membership and financial future," said NACo October 2001 and met three more from dues. President Ken Mayfield,who chaired times before making its recommen- members willbe noticed a special committee that came up dation to the Board at the Western (All and dues with the proposal. "When we ap- Interstate Region Conference inMay. mailofthe changes this would like to plied our current system with the The committee reviewed many dif- fall. Ifyou 393-6226'es county's dues for 2004, 2000 Census numbers, we saw that ferent scenarios and options includ- your Andrew Goldschmidt, some counties would have huge in- ing: lowering the per constituent for- call director Membership creases in dues. We knew that we mula, basing dues on a county's total of Josh tVACo's would have to develop a new system budget, basing dues on a county's or Fudge, at (202) that would be fair and equitable, total employees, applying a flat dues coordinator, which is what we have done." Dues Increases for 2004- Current dues structure Approved The current NACo dues struc- Phased in over Two Years* ture is based on a per-constituent fee I ~ increases above 60 percent would haves multiplied by a county's population. Counties with population The formula currently stands at about percent dues increase. —59.9 .l two cents per constituent for 2002. ~ Counties with population increases from 45 percent Since the system is based on popula- would have a 12 percent dues increase. tion, the Association reviews the dues ~ Counties with population increases from 30 percent-44.9 Mrs. 5radlei( cou4n'j- seem fo 9ek structure every 10 years after the would have a 10 percent dues increase. enough parents invo'Ived in the school are released. —29.9 census numbers ~ Counties with population increases from 15 percent even though she would have an 8 percent dues increase. New structure —14.9 ~ Counties with population increases from 5 percent really, real'ly, real'li, The new structure builds on the would have a 5 percent dues increase. existing system by using the percent- percent ~ Counties withpopulation increases from 0 percent&,9 really, reall~, really age population changes that have oc- have a 2.8 percent dues increase. I.ried 1990 Census and 1 curred between the in tble ~ population decreases would have no change the census in2000. Itestablishesbrack- Counties with ets for the percentage population in- I «» fddl ~ fdt»fr+cd « iil«ct««t F«dtdd 5* Whdh dhlfh «» t«f hf ld«». Fhdi fhs-sdh*dts. based on the difference between df««««> f ydht«« ffd httthf d um h v««hh «d FF« t yh hfh»rt«t«t I creases that are then used to determine «Population percentages are counties, New chhrthct'ttys the percentage increase in dues. and 2000 Census numbers. Minimumdues largest counties by population &hu»»d fhy &yllHh Ufh For example, counties with a Massachusetts counties and the 10 BENTON population increase of60 percent or ff tdsytt'«yh' s s d«tdhy g « II h h h \ t h more would have a 15 percent dues ~ ~ uEA&n ~ ~ >5 % W~ ~ RH&n ~

2001 Achievement Award Winners... ~ Flag that Web Site for au Award ice Criminal Justice and Montgomery County, Md. has been awarded the Accenture/Massa- Public Safety chusetts Institute ofTechnology (MIT)Local Government Innovator Award fortaking a proactive approach in developing online services to meet the needs of its citizens. Adopt-a-Building At the conclusion of the four- them to go back to their respective County, Va. month program, the previously easy agencies and train other officers, Ipl to steal items were no longer readily reducing training costs and of- the most colorful and InJune 2002 ArlingtonCotmty's accessible. In fact, when the of5cers ficer down time due to traveL The pleasantly busy county police Second District developed a attempted to get into the same of- sheriffs also entered into mutual government sites around. taategy to deter larcenies at office fices, they were approached and de- aid agreements that allowed offic- Among the features ofthe l nied access huildings and enhance security by employees. ers assigned to the unit to work site, located at l iwareness ofthe employees. Expenditures for the program trafhc in all six counties. www.co. ma. md us, is a full The Adopt-a-Building Pro- include preparation, executing and Each month, the traflic unit explanation of the tl il oOeuee0 sSeencee fi4 ftam is a comprehensive preven- assessments. The man hours were conducts at least one joint traffic iion plan to include oflice safety realigned for the police officers that enforcement project with empha- adorned by a fleur-de-lis presentations, surveillance by were detailed to the program. sis given to projects that target and General Robert plain-clothed and uniformed po- driver/alcohol-related offense, as Montgomery's gold rings lice office and feedback sessions Sheriff's Multi-Agency well as passenger restraint issues with blue gemstones. through office surveys. The busi- Traffic Interdiction Unit inconjunction withstate cainpaign By the way, did you icss community, including Ar- Catawba County, N.C. periods. Public information and know Montgomery was one of the first counties in America to be liagton County's local govern- education programs were devel- established and named after an elected representative? Montgomery, a es ment, has embraced this profpam. Six sheriffs in western North oped and implemented as specific popular American in the late 1700s, helped break the tradition ofearlier During the needs inception ofthepro- Carolina banded together to form a were identified in each counties being named after Old World figures, such as Prince George pam, officers gave several safety traffic enforcement unit. Participat- member county. and Queen Anne. pasentations to the employees of ing counties were Burke, Catawba, One member county experi- of5ce buildings and con- Davie, Iredell, McDowell and enced a 60 percent reduction in ~ New Report on Youth Gun Violence office walk-throughs each the number fatal by Rowan. These counties are traversed of crashes that Anew report claims that programs to train adolescents to stay away . The walk-throughs gave the occurred in a seven-month by three Interstates (1-85, 1-77, and I- pe- from guns, or behave responsibly on their own around guns, do not time to identify easily sto- 40) and a nuinber ofU.S. highways. riod. During the firstyear, partici- work. items such as id purses, wallets Each ofthe six counties was ex- pating counties reported an over- Instead oftryingto change youth behavioraround guns,policymakers all laptop computers. periencing trafficcrash rate increases 22 percent reduction in traffic and parents should focus on keeping kids away Rom unsupervised The officers completed a daily equal to their increases in traffivol- fatalities. contact with guns, the report recommends. ofthe areas checked and The at the ume. Faced with the growing popu- projects total cost in its The report, which was released by the David and Lucile Packard Co ofthe month ofoperation, the first year was $ 732,320. that lation, trafficvolumes, and alarming Of Foundation and is entitled officers returned to cost, $622,940 was funded human and financial losses associ- grant Children, Youth and Gun office buildings and and the local governments placed ated with crashes, the sheriffs ap- were Violence, notes that more in the items which could responsible for the remaining plied for and received a grant from than 3,000 people under easily been stolen. $ 109,320. Costs included the North Carolina Governor's High- age 20 are killedeach year The GOTCHA stickers have a $293,000forsalariesandbenefits. way Safety Program (GSHP) to fund by firearms, while more ofpersonalizing the program anew unit called the Sheriff s Multi- Officer training was $439,320, in I than 18,000 are injured. make the less security con- equipment and costs. Agency Traffic Interdiction Unit. operating More importantly, the employee understand how The grant required each ~ fe/kl sheriff report finds that children a theft can happen. Aftersev- (Hats io was to detail two officers either full- or off ... compiled ted& who have undergone walk-throughs of the office to by Christina Crayion, research part-time traffic enforcement avoidance training have $ the officers found that assistant. Hats /a ... / withintheir respective jurisdictions. aff features been shown in experimen- was more dif5cult to locate un- Member office were provided with 2002 NACo Achievement Award tal settings to findand play items. specialized that Winners.) training allowed with guns at the same rate as children who have not received the training. The researchers found that , HS awarding r grants fo volunteer young children ofien lack — the cognitive maturity edical corps Deadlin e: Aug. 23 these programs expect The Devised Innle Packard they have, and adolescents Foundecton often are susceptible to Department of Health and not limited to: ofUSA Freedom Corps. l D~ IWI D peer pressure, feelings of Services (HHS) now offers ~ current or retired health profes- In addition to assisting during M~ee ~etc IWI l M~P~ invulnerability and risk- in grants to help local sionals (such as physicians, nurses, local emergencies, Medical Reserve taking behaviors. develop volunteer Medical mental health professionals, deittists, Corps volunteers can assist with The full report and a Corps to strengthen local dental assistants, pharmacists, and immunizations, blood drives, health list of the children and response and public veterinarians) and nutrition education, anti-smok- ~a w~e, guns experts who partici- infrastructure. The units will ~ social workers ing campaigns and increased physi- ~&e I e pated can be located at volunteers ~ communications/public rela- cal activity campaigns. Complete 4 e M~e* wwwpackard.org, or go taay assist medical response tions professionals grant applications are due no later s ll c directly to the reportatthe and facilities ~ l4 during health care administrators, and than Aug. 23. ~1leeee, i .scale home page or local emergencies, such . clergy. www ldren. oq,. occurring influenza epi- Communities can apply for up to (For more information go io future%hi hazardous materials their spills, $50,000 in grants to develop www.hhs.govlnewslpressl2002pres/ (Paul Mackie, sra+wri ofterrorism. ter, compiles Web Watch. Ifyou have a site own Medical Reserve Corps units. 200207/9.hinil, or call the HHS you would like olaateers featured, please e-mail [email protected]) can include, but are The Medical Reserve Corps is part Press 0+ice at (202) 690-6343.) ee-ei I ~ e Jl 'Ja e ee 12

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The gardens also bring rooftem- COUNTYdistrict attorney was hop- WASHINGTON peratures down in the summer from ing for when the county set up its The PIERCE COU about 150 to 80 degrees. first scofflaw sting, Sheriff's Department's Crime Living roofs are already in use AccordingtoTheMorningCall, sis and Information Unit all over the country, including atop 26 of the almost 300 people who receivedaspecialachievement Chicago's city hall, an Arlington had been targeted showed up to at the 22nd Annual ESRI County (Va.) fire station, the Heinz claim the bait—bogus cash pay- tional User Conference for its ot 57 building in Pittsburgh and the ments touted as unclaimed property vative use of GIS technology. Ford plant in Dearborn, Mich. beingdistributedbythestate. Once Formed five years ago under " the scofflaws were properly identi- U.S. Department of Justice MICHIGAN,.-.".. fied, they were taken out in hand- the crime analysisunithasbeen Jail isn't usually the best setting cuffs to the county jail. The tar- toaccessinformationandspatial for a person's inner artist to flourish. geted people were from several area and notify the public more But Donna Hiner, who has visited counties as well as other states. improve officer safety and be CALIFORNIA create countywide affordable hous- the facilities in ISABELLA, "These are warrants for people responsive to the community m Paper willsoon be mainly a thing ing. "We'e been using HOME ROSCOMMON, and OGEMAW who failed to show for hearings or result of its GIS imp nc the of past in SAN MATEO money for several years to build af- COUNTIES, thinks this need not be court dates, who failed to pay child Deputies can quicklycreate COUNTY, which has launched its fordable homes in the unincorpo- the case. support or fines, or failed to show ized crime statistics and maps electronic document-recording rated areas and in 16 cities with a Hiner began her self-funded up for contempt hearings," District smafl geographical areas, ' project. population of 50,000 or less," "facemask" program, the Contained Attorney Frank Cori explained. them to work in a Warren Slocum, the county's Lieberman said."However, weiden- Adjustment Project, to introduce in- "They have been sent letters and ented fashion and see how their clerk-recorder-assessor, said the tified several cities where there was mates to art. She makes clay masks notices, but failed to comply. This forts are affecting the crime project is thus far being used to in- a gap. By themselves, they didn' from plaster molds and then shows is our last resort." ages in certain areas. crease the efficiency of filing and qualify for any federal money. But, inmates how to mold their own or According to Cori, the sting Like many other county'ould recording tax liens and private land ifthey formed a consortium, they each others'aces, all the time breath- cost the county a lot less than the SNOHOMISH COUNTY records. could split $ 1.6 milliona year forthe ing through straws stuck into their rounding up the wanted people one is over capacity, usually "Converting our current paper next three years." nostrils. by one and costs would be distrib- between 600 and 700 inmates millto an electronic process frees up The Home Investments Partner- Ogemaw County Jail inmate Troy uted among the offenders. space designed for 477 inmates. our staff to provide better service to ship (HOME)program grants can be Lewis toldMichigan Coun ries: "You "ThepeopleofSchuylkillCounty relieve the crowding situation, 'I'ill local customers and daily walk-in used to build, buy, and rehabilitate look at yourself and your situation, get their money back," Cori told county is planning to expand the'he traffic," Slocum said. "Whether re- affordable homes that are forrent or and you don't like the person you see Morning Call. "We hope to get to house 1,040 inmates. 'li cording documents from the private sale. The money can also be used to and you believe that you are no good the biggest bang for the buck." To accommodate the sector or from other government help low-income families pay rent to yourself or family. This whole costs ofa new, larger jail, the entities, the reduction in processing or make a down payment on a home. experience has allowed me to see the VIRGINIA ~;, ', is proposing a 0.1 percent sales time and costs benefits everyone." Approximately $ 1.8 billion in person I am, and the changes I need According to a recent article in increase. The council is Slocum and others believe the HOME funds are provided each year to make." The Washington Post, 19 of 30 puttingtheproposedincrease project willprovide a model for the to states and localities to address The plaster hardens in about 15 planned road projects in FAIRFAX September ballot. rest ofthe state. The county's Ingeo affordable housing needs. minutes, and Hiner often tries to COUNTY'S six-year road budget Without the additional Electronic Recording System uses have the inmates paint an inspira- had to be eliminated because of the from an increased sales tax, electronic SMARTdocuments topre- MARYLAND tional message on the back of the state's inability to provide its por- county, which spends almost 70 pare, submit, and process records in a ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY masks. Hiner hopes to eventually tion ofthe funding. cent ofits $ 160 millionexpense matter ofminutes, withouttouching a Executive Janet Owens figured if introduce the program into all of The roads, often choked with getoncriminaljustice,willbe single piece ofpaper. SMARTstands she couldn't get more greenspace on Michigan's 81 county jails. stop-and-go trafficduring rush hour, to proceed with cuts in human forsecurable, manageable, archivable, the ground, she would get it on the on Saturdays and even at mid-day, vices, parks and other areas. retrievable, and transferable. roof. Because of stormwater runoff NORTH CAROLINA will not get new lanes, signals or Byworking together, San Mateo damage to the Chesapeake Bay, as Under a proposal by the North other improvements. (News From the Nation 's County and the California Secretary well as high cooling costs for build- Carolina Legislature, the "These are your neighborhood riesis written by StagWriter 1 of State were able to establish the ings, Owens and her fellow county MECKLENBURG COUNTY streets," Board Chairman Katherine Mackie and Senior Stag Write infrastructure for electronic notary oflicialshave approved "livingroof- commissioners willhave an oppor- Hanely told thePost."Whilethebig Mindy Moretti. Ifyou have oi seals, opening the way for all Cali- tops" on five county buildings. tunity to levy a half-cent sales tax projects get all the attention, it's please e-mail them fornia counties to take advantage of In a move to reduce environmen- starting Jan. I, 2003. The proposed equally frustrating when these roads pmacki enaco. org the benefits of electronic document tal damage caused by dense subur- billwould lower the state's share of get all jammed up." mmorelri@naco. oig.) recording. Other counties in Califor- ban development, advocates ofgar- the sales tax by a half cent. Ifthe nia have implemented electronic re- den-style roofs told The Washington commissioners choose to levy the cording solutions, but San Mateo is Post that new foliage acts like a tax, the county's rate would remain 7 the first to combine government-to- sponge, taming the flowofrain that percent. Ifthey don', the rate would govemment services and private sec- carries pollutants into nearby water- fall to 6.5 percent. tor document submission services in ways. An inch ofrainfall across one The proposal was designed to a single system. acre of roofing dumps 26,000 gal- replace $24.7 millionin annual pay- lons ofpolluted water onto the ground ments the state used to make to local FLORIDA and beyond. Because of these num- governments as a reimbursement for Tell people older A partnership spearheaded by bers, legislators throughout Mary- defunct taxes on investments and BROWARD COUNTY Commis- land began offering tax credits in business inventory. than you what to do. sioner Ilene Lieberman has resulted 2001 to developers ofthe sometimes- According to The Charlotte Ob- in nine cities securing an extra $5 pricey living roofs. server, commissioners are consid- million in federal funds for afford- Since developers have been hesi- ering using the tax to boost eco- able housing. tant to sink start-up costs into roof nomic development and pay for The municipal partnership be- gardens, Owens decided Anne small projects that save money for tween the county and Coral Springs, Arundel County could advertise the taxpayers. Davie, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, program by example Once the basic Margate, Miramar, Sunrise, Tarmac, roof is finished, a tarp is laid to PENNSYLVANIA and Plantation was encouraged by prevent leakage and soil and sedum The lure offree money willbring yourvotec aunts.or@ Lieberman and other members of are laid to create an absorbent, low- just about anyone out, and that's just the commission as part ofits goal to maintenance garden. what the.. SCHUYLKILL,. 13 st RESEAKCH NEWS Jail Growth: Are National Trends Relative to Local Entitiesl

Over the past decade, the num- systems experienced a decrease in growth intheirjurisdictions is of persons in the United States equally the number of inmates held during important. some form ofcorrectional su- the last 12 months. As county officials develop including those on proba- five, This slow growth has led jail 10 and 20 year plans for their com- in local jails, in state or federal administrators to question future munities, and as county jails con- or on parole increased by mr r construction plans as well as long- tinue to serve as the entry point into than 2.1 million. On Dec. 31, Eve..'L term needs for additional capacity, the criminal justice system, a record 6.5 million adults being staffing and programming. Industry informed, prepared, and undercorrectional supervision. cognizant leaders caution local administrators ofwhat's happening on the federal Bztweentheperiod, 1993 to2000, on forecasting future needs based on level is essenhal to most somber of adults in the criminal accurately national trends, but also state that projecting futurejail capacity needs. system rose by nearly 50 per- "lfyou don 't know where you 're we'l " suppused io go, niake room forya! understanding the role local govern- growing at an average of4 per- ments have played in the criminal (Research News was written per year. As the number of de- Art by Jszk Hernandez by justice system and the dynamics of Clvtyrina Crayton, research associate) entering the penal system the need to house them and simple assaults Despite these dramatic numbers, a major focus for ~ local, state jails were increasingly used for there does appear to be a slowdown More Information on Correctional Trends national jail administrators. pre-trial detainees and to house fed- in the growth in local jail popula- Ihenumberofoffendersbooked eral prisoners. tion. Occupancy levels, forinstance, ~ Bureau of Justice Statistics: www.ojp.usdaj gov/bjs idmitted to local jails rose from During a single week in June have droppedinthetwolargestjail ~ National in 1988 to 11.4 midiion in 2001, jails recorded an estimated jurisdictions. Archive of Criminal Justice Data:

. wwwdcpsr.umich.edu/NA This increase was caused by 221,400 new admissions. These Atmid-year2001,theLosAnge- CJD/home. html factors: numbers reflect a trend that NACo les Countyjail system(the largestin ~ Justice Research and Statistics Association: were wwwjrsalnfo.org jails used for detention of has addressed. NACo has lobbied the country) wasoperatingat82per- with outstanding warrants for national policies that represent cent of capacity, and the New York )sils were used to house offend- increased expenditures for county Citysystemat63percentofcapac- for drug law violations governments. ity. Overall, 24 of the 50 largest jail NarxCES CONFERENCES NACo Ox THE Movx ~ Psnetists snd speakers are being sought for the 6th National hlhigarion Banking Conference April 23-25, 2003, in Ssn Diego. The NACO Csflforuis venue wiU offer conference participants first-band experi- OFFICERS dk a master's degree in political management and an ence with conservation banking to protect endangered species snd COUNTY OFFICIALS undergraduate degree in political science, both from other natural resources in addition to mitigation banking for wetlands. George Washington University. The hands-on conference for mitigation snd conservation banking ~ Former NACo President Harvey Ruvin, clerk wiUconcentrate on dual themes: practice snd policy. Sessions willrange ~ the courts for Miami-Dade County, Fla., and Media Relations from tbe primer for newcomers to banking to panels on emerging Henley, chair ofthe Board ofSupervisors Manager Tiffany Ricci markets, technical banking issues, techniques used in banking snd the Fsirfax County, Va., are among the elected and now also serves as the newest information on legislation snd current events in the industry. Presentations, officials who participated in a focus group NACo staff liaison for the ss well as ideas for sessioas, sre welcomed from 25-26 in Washington, D.C. National Association of experienced mitigation snd conservation bankers, regulators, engi- neers, bank users, consultants, bonding The group helped develop a guidebook on critical County Information Of- firms, venture capitalists, nonprnfits that maintain banks snd public interest groups. for Public Technology, Inc. (PTI) as ficers (NACIO). She is the Abstracts ofno more than 300 words should be tailored to one ofthe of a grant from the U.S. Department of contact for all NACIO is- suggested topics listed st www.aiingarionbankingconferencncam (also ommerce's Critical Infrastructure Assurance Of- sues and questions. svsUsbtebycsging(800)726-4853) and subiuitted tocbahlenkerols com (CIAO). PTI is a non-profit technology research, or foxed to (703) 548-6299 by Sept. 4. For s copy of the conference and commercialization organization ~ Steve Swendiman, snnouncemeut of Tiffany Rlcci or information about exhibiting at the conference, see the National League ofCities (NLC) and the managing director, www.mlrlgarionbankingcanference.com, e-mail cbahlergerols.com or City/County Management Association NACo's Financial Ser- call (703) 548-5473. vices Center, spoke recently to the Kansas Associa- tion of Counties Board of Directors in Topeka, and ~ More than 1,800 health care professionals working in correc- tional institutions NACO STAFF the Kansas Association of Counties afliliate and from across the country ivitl gather in Nashville, Tenn. Oct. 19-23 for the /Varional associate presidents in Manhattan. Swendiman gave Conference on Corrrcrinnal Healer Care. Sponsored by the National Commission on Correctional Bestth ~ Joe Dunn joined presentations about NACo's US Communities Gov- Care, thc conference brings together physicians, nurses, dentists, psy- emment Purchasing Alliance, as well as its NACo July I as associate Totally chiatrists snd psychologists, administrators Web Government snd others working in tbe legislative director for ag- program. nation's federal snd state prisons, city snd county jails, snd juvenile riculture and rural affairs detention snd cnntinement facilities. ~ Direqtor Workforce n and is stafling the Rural of Development Programs The five-dsy conference is for snvonc interested in correctional health Action Caucus. Dunn Cary Gortenburg and Lesley Buchan, project care issues. The co a fere nce willfeature more than 90 educational comes from the National manager for the Access to Health Care grant, repre- programs. To start the programming, pre-conference seminars ivflt Association of Develop- sented NACo at the Second Annual Health System provide s look at issues lu correctional health care today. For more information, ment Organizations Development Institute in Atlanta June 17-19. Con- visit the NCCBC Web site at www.ncchc.org. (NADO), where he served ference attendees were national and local leaders in ~ The N stion el Association ofDevelopment as a legislative representa- creative approaches to community health system Organization(NADO) Joe will bold its 35th Annual Duns transformation. Training Conference, Promoting Regional tive. He has worked closely Prosperity Sept. 28-Oct. 1 st the Reno Hilton in Reno, Nev. The with NACo in the past on brochure snd registration form are available on NADO's Web site development issues and the Farm (On the Move is compiled by Paul Mackle, Bill.Dunn has srajrwriler ) (www.nadaoig/meerings). For information about pre-conference work- shops snd conference sessions, visit the Web site or call (202) 624-7806. THE H.R. DOCTOR IS IN ~ JOB MARKET/CLASSIFIEDS

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE msumes by August 23, 2002, to James OFFICER — EL DORADO Mercer, President, Tbe The Anti-Bureaucrat COUNTY, CALIF. 5579B Cbamblee Dunwoody Road, ¹51 Salary: DOQ. Atlanta, GA 30338 Voice'770) (Population: 156,000). El Dorado 0403; fax (770) 399-9749; e-mag Imagine having dinner with the innovation and accountability. necessarily an indictment ofsome- County's unique environment and high [email protected]. IN ACCOR "getaway" WITH FLORIDA'S 19th century Prussian political scien- It is a special sin oflarger organi- thing very important to ethical and quality of life provide tbe DANCE the region's new and RECORDS LAWS, RESUMES tist Max Weber, who described and zations that the number of layers in successful government, namely, lifestyle desired by expanding businesses. The County has a ALLAPPLICATIONMATERIALS defined the concept of bureaucracy. the bureaucracy tends to grow, and accessible and accountable gov- PI 2002/03 budget over $241 million and SUBJECT TO PUBLICD Atthat time bureaucracy was a mod- the flexibilityin speed ofcommuni- emment decisions. Rather, it is a 1,869 employees. Position reports to EOE. the cations and responses to changing suggestion that, in our zeal for all em and scientific advance in way the 5-member Board of Supervisors. slow things being open, we actually governments and companies orga- the circuinstances tends to Candidates should have experience in COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR to great- nized to be more productive. The down, perhaps eventually becoming close the door potential budgeting and finance, economic de- STAFFORD COUNTY, VA. ness or potential improvement. — connotation was a positive one. paralyzed. The HR Doctor points velopment, planning and growth issues, Salary: $ 125,000 $ 135,000 DO0 An anti-bureaucrat in the re- land use and intergovernmental rela- Excellent opportunity. Located cruitment setting for example, tionsinalargerorsimilarpublicasency way between Boston and Atlanta, Impersonal rules prevent an organization would search for qualities of setting. Relevant BA/BS highly desired just 40 minutes south of the natios strength and leadership, for people (graduate degree a plus), but emphasis capitaL Population: 103 200. This is and abil- heart of a multi-state market known from responding to circumstances that may who can develop a vision of the willbe placed on experience e corn/recruit. the "Golden Crescent." Issues future and articulate it in a persua- ity. See www.dmgm ax/ mus. be unique to a particular group of people. 8/30/02 to MAXI- Stafford County include growth sive way. Anti-bureaucracy means Send resumes by MUS, Attn: Norman Roberts or Eric agement additional resources for honoring and demanding innova- flow&omthetopdow Middleton, 10474 Santa Monica Blvd., system; need for more diversified characteristics ofa out that organizational paralysis is tion and supporting risk taking. It The defining ¹208, Los Angeles, CA 90025, FAXto base; development ofhigb tech under the bureaucracy include a hierarchical not a covered disability means fostering organizations that (310) 475-8007, or e-mail to new water reservoir; transportation organizational in which instructions Americans with Disability Act. respect the contributions ofthenew- [email protected]. EEO/ADA. mads and open space land and directions Impersonal rules prevent an or- est employees and the one with the County operates under a Board and information flows up. Another ganization &om responding to cir- least amount of earned salary as CIVILENGINEERING/HIGHWAY visors/Aninustrator formof characteristic is the presence ofim- cumstances that may be unique to a well as the highest paid officials. —ROBSON LAPINA with seven Board members. Board personal rules. In other words, the particular group of people. Instead, It also means considering and Robson Lapina is a multi-discipline authority over local taxation, borrowing, adoption of local laws rules, regulations, ordinances, civil bureaucracies may breed decisions understanding that the decisions forensic engineering firm practicing and central U.S. general county policies. service provisions and job classifi- made by Stepford Wives in a one- being made in the county adminis- throughout the eastern We seek a mature professional, experi- County Administrator appointed cations are designed to transcend the size-fits-all environment. The pub- tration building ofien have serious enced in design, construction, and main- and responsible to Board AI service ofany one individual. Prime licadministration environment ofan effects on the lives ofindividuals. tenance phases ofmadways, for interest- Duties include directing County come and county agricultural community in the foot- We accept as normal the conduct ministers may go, ing and challenging assignments. Must tions. Requires minimumofa treated in rela- commissioners may start and end hills ofMississippi maybe of an environmental impact be degreed and registered, withexcellent degree m Pubbc or Busmess their careers, but the rules keep roll- the same manner as urban and more tive to our decisions on land use. analytical and communication skills. Full tration or related field, Master' ing along, applying to everyone in densely populated areas ofthe Sili- Isn't it logical'to also demand a time for Lancaster, Pa., Pittsburgh, Pa. preferretL Experience as a city/co the organization. cone Valley in California. "human impact study" when we and Morristown, N.J. More information manager/adiin'strator ina growing These impersonal rules include make a decision about funding or and reply via wwwRobsonLapina.corn. munity is desired. Background in preferred. civilservice selection rules. The idea A more responsive system organizing services in different ning and/or finance COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR—ful candidate should be a strong being that hiring criteria for public The main point the HR Doctor ways? . CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLA. with new ideas, approaches; employees should be based on merit hopes to convey in this article is that It is very hard and growing Salary: negotiable DOQ, up to service-oriented pmfessional who and fitness rather than social class, it can be fun and productive to be an harder, to make innovative deci- $ 125,000 per year. instillthis in staff a good affiliation or anti-bureaucrat and to deliberately sions using bureaucratic traditions race, gender, political Excellent opportunity. Located ap- experienced in regional make a system ofthe 19th century. That explains, other criteria. seek out ways to proximately 100 miles south ofTampa. Salary negotiable DOQ, in range So our mythical dinner withMax more flexible and more responsive, in part, why there is a growing Population: 144,571. Fastest growing $ 125,000 —$ 135,000 plus auto or Weber (probably schnitzel with often despite itself. chorus ofsupport for rule flexibil- county in the U.S. between 1980 and allowance/competitive fringe apple strudel for dessert) would be For example, civil service rules ity, re-organizations which reduce 1990. County seat is Punta Gorda. Full- may be expected Brochure Resumes I a time to celebrate and honor the and eligibilitylists ofien result in a hierarchy and compensation pro- service position recognized by ICMA. &omThe Mercer Group. 33 concept of bureaucracy. That is, if selection outcome very, very differ- gruns which reward risk taking Issues facing County include growth be sent by August 23, 2002, to Mercer President, The Mercer the dinner was held in the year 1870. ent than the one envisioned by 19th instead ofrisk avoidance. management, divers ificano ofecononuc in- Inc., 5579B Chamblee However, if we fast forward the century reformers. Inflexible rules Public Administration of the base, issues with phosphate mining dustry and County water, economic de- ¹511, Atlanta, GA 30338. V dinner and Max was invited to my take so long to apply and are so late 19th century was exciting be- velopment, and beautification of areas 551-0403; fax (770) 399-9749; house the definition and common complex, that even ifthe best candi- cause itmeant experimentation and around the County. County Administra- [email protected]. EOE. meaning ofbureaucracy would have dates the eligibilitylist for hire, discovery of what power could top tor appointed by and responsible to five- I'rom successful adminis- altered significantly. they have moved on by the time the emerge member Board ofCouaty Commission- COUNTY MANAGER- the Dinner would likely be rather organization offers them jobs. trative organizations. Fun in ers. Duties: carry out directives/policies DAVTE COUNTY, N.C. depressing for all of us, even the Subsequently, instead of imper- 22nd century willbe derived from ofBoard, enforce orders; report to Board 36300; FI government employees, who most sonal rules producing the best out- success in amending or chipping oncessfullaction taken pursuant to any directive Davie County (Pop. full tant probably would be grousing and come, the rules ofien produce mid- away some of the cement and or policy of Board budget $51 nulhon 350 The Maatge whining about bureaucracies as un- range or satisfactory candidates plaque which have come to tarnish Requires Master' degree or equiva- part-time employees). chief administrator appointed by 8 inefficient and rather than superstars. the title ofbureaucrat. lent in Public Administration, minimum caring, plodding, commissioners 8 of progressively responsible member board of wasteful examples ofall that is wrong This applies beyond civil ser- Sit back for a moment, over a years management experience in municipal/ for four-year staggered terms. An withthe modern world. Bureaucracy vice. In states with extremely zeal- fresh apple strudel inhonor ofMax county government, including two years gnduate degree wttha Master has come to be a metaphor for evil ous open records laws, the resumes Weber, and ask yourself how your Publii experience as head ofa major organiza- Business Administration or candi- county government rates on the and waste in our lives. or applications of every job tional unit of government or equivalent muustranon is preferred. Spemal de- "uber-organization." date, including county manager, scale of combination oftraining/experience. Suc- eration will be given for New definitions partment director, or others, are at Here's hoping you enjoy the candidate must be able to accom- responsible experience in The updated, emerging redefini- risk of exposure even as the mail is apple strudel and the exercise of plish goals; communicate well, orally policy and pmcedure, including tion of bureaucracy might better be opened. The potential invasion of becoming an anti-bureaucrat. and in writing;be a good facilitator; have knowledge ofState law Administration. County resident) . called anti-bureaucracy or counter- privacy stops many strong candi- experience in growth management. SalarynegotiableDOQ, upto $ 125,000 quired Salary is commensurate bureaucracy. It is a notion in public dates in their tracks. sna Plu'Laosenbevy auto allowance/competitive perience. Please send resume, service that an impersonal set ofrules 'The result is that an agency and per year plus The HR Doctor ~ &ingebenefits expectetL Brochure produces robotic rather than human the taxpayers may lose out on a tal- maybe www.hrdr. net available from the Mercer Gmup. Send ~ See J08 MAJIJIEronyag outcomes and that hierarchy stifles ented superstar leader. This is not JOB MARKET/CLASSII"IEDS

I serve local community with a JOB IL4RtfETPom page /4 high level on the west side of Michigan, 25 miles grams for the 975 employees under the fmdings to alert senior management, ofcommitment. &omLake Michigan. The County Seat is Board of County Commissioners. Re- elected olficials and the community as to application (PD-107), and sal- Any combination of education and Grand Rapids (population 200,000). The sponsibilities also include managing the current and future human services history to the attention of Mr. Dan experience equivalent to bachelor's or area offers unique cultural and recre- County compliance programs as stipu- needs of Polk County. Collects, orga- Chairman, Board of Commis- master's degree speci atiiing in parks and ational activities and exceptional educa- lated by Federal, State, and local regula- nizes, analyzes and presents information, R 123 South Main Street, recreations or related field &om an ac- tion opportunities. tions, as well as the County's Risk Maa- which supports decision making and pro- N.C. 27028. until credited i Open filled. college or university and 5 years This position is part ofthe Manage- agement program. Requires Bachelor' gram fundmg reqmrements to meet goals pmfessionalrecreationexperienceinplan- ment Pay Plan, a pay for performance Degree in Human Resources, Labor Re- and objective of the Community Health COUNTY MANAGER/ ning and implementation ofrecreational compensation system. The salary ranges lations,PublicA ministration,oraclosely and Social Services Division. Identifies OPERATING activities. — OFFICER— Should also have minimum 2 &om $ 85,865 $94,549, depending on related field; Masters or equivalent pre- significant gaps in health and social ser- COUNTY, VA. years in a supervisory capacity or any qualifications, and is accompanied by a ferrecL Minimum five (5) years respon- vices availability for citizens who are . up to $ 135,000. equivalent combination of experience and comprehensive benefits package. For ad- sible experience in upper level manage- unable to secure afiordable medical care, 41010-3A-CMO. training which provides the required ditional information about Kent County, ment in the field of Human Resources; housing, transportation and other social The County Manager is seeking a knowledge, skills and abilities. visitour Web si te at www.acceiskenrzom. County or municipal experience preferred. service needs, including the elderly, dis- innovative, detail-oriented Acomplete job description and appli- To request an application package, e- Submit letter of application and resume abled, chronically ill and disadvantaged to partner with him to ensure cation are available &om the Bedford mail lira.rauch@kenrcounryorg or call no later than August 30, 2002, to: George families. Partiapates incollaborative plan- the highest quality services are de- Human County Resources Deparlment, (616) 336-2192. Applications must be Touart, County Administrator, P. O. Box ning activities including grant planning to the Arlingtoncommunity. This Bedford County Building, postmarked August 23, 2002 be A~on by to 1591, Pensacola, FL32591-1591 or fax to activities withother representatives of the created executive-level position 122 East Main Street, 2nd Floor, Bedford, considered. (850) 595-4908. EOE/ADA/DFWP. Human Services Department, other local exercise considerable independent VA 24523 or by calling (540) 586-7601. Kent County is an equal opportu- agencies and organizations and funding in managing the day-to-day Salary is commensurate with experience. nity employer committed to a diverse REGIONAL PLANNER / sources as appropriate, and follows the of county. The Deputy Benefits include: life, medical and dental workforce. TRANSPORTATION PLANNER- through to ensure that all requirements to focus on the oversight of service insurance, retirement, direct deposit, flex- CENTRALINACOUNCIL OF receive funding are met. and will have operational ac- ible spending plan, paid holidays, vacation HUMANSERVICES DIRECTOR- GOVERNAIENTS, N.C. QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate &om for county services. and sick leave. Applications will be ac- EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, WIS. Career Opportunities in dynamic an accredited college or university and Requires: A significant amount cepted — of until position is fillecL Salary: $72,924 $91,228 annually, New South ... Centralina Couacil of have relevant social service planning success as a city/county Applicatioas and job descriptioas plus excellent fringe benefit package. Governments seeks highly motivated and grant writingexperience. Must pos- deputy, assistant, or depart- are also available on our Web site: The quality of life you are looking professionals to develop regional initia- sess a Master's degree withmajor course director in a full-service local gov- www.cixbedford. ursus. for is here in Eau Claire County! tives in the Charlotte metro area. work in Social Service planning, Public or demonstrated success as a EOE, ADA. (94,000+). Human Services uses client- Centralina's region includes nine coun- Administmtion, Urban Planning, Public or in a deputy large complex centered and community-based ap- ties and 62 municipalities with a popula- Health Administration, Sociology or re- state, or regional agency which FISCAL SERVICES DIRECTOR— proaches to provide services. The Direc- tion of 1.4 million. The agency is the lated field and have four(4) years related on service delivery rather than KENT COUNTY, MICH. tor exercises full professional level ex- focal point for new regional planning experience; Ega Bachelor's degree with development. Salary: $ 85,865-$ 94,549 DOQ. pertise and considerable independent activities and collaboration on a number major course work in Social Service Applicant must be detail-oriented, This key member of the County authority and responsibility to adminis- of environmental, transportation and Planning, Public Administration, Urban exceptional analytical and quan- Administrator's executive team is re- ter the overall operations of the Eau governance issues. Bright and energetic Planning, Public Health A ministration, skills, be proficient in technol- sponsible for strategic leader- providing Claire County Human Services Depart- people with excellent communications Sociology or a related fieldand have five and have strong writing skills. In ship to ensure the availability of suffi- ment in accordance with state and fed- and presentation skills and GIS skills are (5) years related experience. Must be must have exceptional inter- cient financial and capital resources to eral laws and to implement general poli- needed for. computer literate. Must have a valid skills to provide leadership support county services. The Fiscal Ser- cies set forth by governing bodies. $30 Regional Planner: to provide driver's license and be able to obtain a example andpromote teamwork vices Director oversees the county's $372 millionbudget and 144 FTE employees. gmwth management and development valid Florida driver's license at the time collaboration. Experience must in- millionbudget and all accounting func- Qualified applicants will have a support to regional initiative and local ofemployment. Excellent benefits. demonstrated tangible results. tions including general ledger, revenues Master's degree in Human Services, jurisdictions, prepare land use plans, and Submit resume or applicanon to: Polk be reviewed and debt, budget preparation and admin- Business, or Public Administration and provide local technical assistance on County BOCC, Personnel Division, P.O. umtinuous basis. Submit de- istration, accounts your payable, purchasing, five years of demonstrated successful planning/zoning mattem. Successful can- Box9005,DrawerCA03 J3artow,FL33831- resume (using the job title as the risk management, financial information management experience in public or pri- didate willhave excellent written, oral, 9005, (863) 534-6030 or visit our Web site: liae of your e-mail) to systems and financial reporting. The vate sector. Candidates will be evalu- and presentation skills, a Master's in wwwpolk- county. net EOE M/F/D/V. vtxus as the firststep in Director provides leadership for 42 pro- ated based on assessment of directly Urban or Regional Planning, Public See full job announcement, fessional and support stalK Other re- related experience and training. Resi- Administration or related, and 3+ TAXASSESSOR- sp an application, or electmni- sponsibilities include years'xperience apply ensuring compli- dency within 45 minutes of work loca- in planning, preferably at a ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. at wwwco.arlington.va.urlpers. To ance with state and federal statutes, is tion required by end ofprobation pe- multi-jurisdictional level. AICP pre- Salary: $73,699-$ 117,918. paper materials mailed call (703) GAAP and GASB, facilitating external riod (one year). Appointment is condi- ferreiL Competitive salary with excel- This individual is responsible for di- (24hrjobline), (703) 228-3500 audit processes, and analyzing debt fi- tional upon successful background check. lent benefit package. recting a staffof 176 employees, 380,000 Desk), or (703) 228P613 nancing for county projects. Completed County application forms Transportation Planner: to parcels ofreal property and 550,000 per- phone users only). EOE/Reasonable Requires a Bachelor's degree in are required and must staff'ural I be on file in the transportation planning sonal property accounts with a budget of Upon Request. Accounting, Finance or a related field Personnel Department no later than 5:00 organization(s), coordinate with air qual- $ 11,400,000. Qualified candidates will combined with 10 yeats financial and p.m., September 30, 2002. To obtain an ity conformity groups and neighboring possess a BS and at least six years residen- OF PARKS accounting management experience, application packet, contact: MPOs, provide guidance on regional trans- tial, commercial and industrial real prop- ~ RECREATION— with at least five years experience in the Eau Claire County portation planning issues. Successful erty appraisal experience includiag pub- COUNTY, VA. design, development and implementa- Personnel Department, candidate will have a Master's in Re- lic assessment and supervisory experi- tion of fiscal and accounting policies, 721 Oxford Avenue, Suite 1125 gional Planning, Transportation Planning ence. Salary range is $73,699 —$ 117,918. are being accepted for procedures and systems. Requires dem- Eau Claire, Wl 54703-5481 or related, and 3+ years'xperience in Apply by Sept. 6, 2002 by calling (314) for Director of Parks and onstrated senior management and super- (715) 839-4710 transportation planning with significant 615-5429 foranapplicatioaorapplyonline in Bedford County. Position visory skills, a working Governments, knowledge of Fax (715) 839-1669 experience in transportation project fund- at www.sr/ouisco.corn/personnel. administrative work in promot- fund accounhng, extensive experience [email protected] ur ingand implementation. Competitive sal- dnecting a comprehensive in parks long range financial planning, supe- Eau Claire County is an Equal Op- ary with excellent benefit package. program for the county. rior analytical and statistical application portunity Employer. For further information or to submit should COunt+eWS have a compre- skills, and commitment to high quality resumes, contact: Hilda Threatt, Execu- kaow ledge of all aspects o fplan- customer service. HUMANRESOURCES DIRECTOR tive Assistant, Centralina Council of «ganiziag and implementing rec- Must possess the to a [ > ability work in —ESCAMBIACOUNTY, FLA. PO Box 35008, Charlotte, Counties, pmgiams suitable to the inter- collaborative manner and maintain eff'ec- Salary: $ 70,000-$ 85,000/DOQ. NC 28235 or hrhrea/rcenrralina.org. needs of the Get the word out... County. Position tive working relationships with adminis- Escambia County, FL is seeking an Closing date: September 10, 2002. EOE. the planning for and manage- trators, directors, elected officialsand stalK experienced professional and proven of all facilities and purchasing Requires excellent interpersonal and com- leader the ( I of for position of Human Re- SENIOR PLANNER,COMMUNITY and supplies. Advanced munication skills, oral and written, and sources Director. in- Responsibilities HEALTHAND SOCIAL Job Market - Classified and public relations skills the abilityto communicate financial con- clude planning, organizing, and direct- SERVICES —POLKCOUNTY,FLA. . Must have the abilityto inter- cepts across the organization. AMaster' ing all human resources programs that Salary: $43,971.20 annually. motivate and coordinate degree and five experience as a include parks years may labor relations, employee Performs research, analysis and plan- For more information and rates, personnel and volunteers. CFO are contact Stacey strongly prefeirecL relations, recruitment/selection, classi- ning tasks, writes grant proposals and Keanedy, oral and written communica- Kent County News Job Market representa- County is a diverse, thriving fication, policy development, compen- reports for the Community Health and necessary. 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