WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 16, 2019 10:00 A.M. STATE AID STREET MEETING MANNING ROOM, MH 12:30 P.M. ACCRTA TRAINING to ARKANSAS Orientation for City Clerks, City Recorders, City Treasurers. BALLROOM, 2:30 P.M. This training session is especially helpful for individuals MH who are newly elected. AGENDA 1:00 P.M. REGISTRATION CADDO ROOM to (PRE- 7:00 P.M. REGISTERED) OSAGE ROOM (ON-SITE), SCC 1:00 P.M. VISIT WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN to EXHIBIT HALL 7:00 P.M. Governmental agencies have been invited to exhibit GOVERNOR’S in Governor’s Hall I and II. Drop by during breakfast HALLS I & II, and breaks to visit with the various exhibitors regarding SCC services their agencies have to offer and learn how their services might benefit your municipality. Be sure to stop by League Services and visit with the AML staff as well. 2:00 P.M. MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION TRUST BOARD MEETING MANNING The January 2019 quarterly meeting of the Municipal ROOM, MH League Workers’ Compensation Trust Board will meet. *3:00 P.M. CITY GOVERNMENT 101: WHAT IS LOCAL to GOVERNMENT AND WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW? 6:45 P.M. Presiding: Mayor Joe A. Smith, North Little Rock President, Arkansas Municipal League Speakers: Charlie Camp, Senior Auditor Arkansas Legislative Audit Mark R. Hayes, Executive Director Arkansas Municipal League John Wilkerson, General Counsel GOVERNOR'S Arkansas Municipal League HALL IV, SCC Tracey Pew, Director of Human Resources Arkansas Municipal League Dave Mims, Consultant, League’s IT in a Box *Scanning for the five (5) hours of core credit will take place on Thursday, January 17, after the session. Mayor Joe Smith Dave Mims Rep. Matthew Shepherd Twitter: @nlrgov Twitter: @Sophicity Twitter: @Matt_J_Shepherd Facebook: @CityofNorthLittleRock Facebook Sophicity Chief Justice Dan Kemp Mark R. Hayes Senator Jim Hendren Twitter: @judgedankemp Twitter: @ARMuniLeague Twitter: @JimHendren1 Facebook: @judgedankemp 14 WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 16, 2019 7:00 P.M. OPENING NIGHT BANQUET to Legislators, Constitutional Officers and the Chief Justice of 8:30 P.M. the Supreme Court have been invited to attend. Municipal AGENDA officials who have obtained their “Certified Municipal Official” status and “Continuing Certified Municipal Official” status will be recognized after we hear from the President Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House. The League will recognize outgoing municipal officials who have achieved Life Member status. Lastly, but not least, the Dean’s Chair will be awarded to the outgoing municipal official who has served the League for the longest time easily track through participationcomply on various with Committees, Councils, employee work hours and Boards. emerging regulations manage Presiding: Mayor Joeavoid A. Smith, costly North free Little Rock President, Arkansas Municipal League benefits eligibility rider penalities Invocating: Mayor Darrel Kirby, Bay Vice President, District 1 Speakers: Honorable Jim Hendren, State Senator President Pro Tempore, District 92 With all you Honorabledo, Matthew J. Shepherd State Representative WALLY ALLEN Speaker of the House, District 6 BALLROOM, let us take careHonorable Dan of Kemp, you. Chief Justice SCC Arkansas Supreme Court American Fidelity Assurance CompanyHonorable (American Tim Griffin, Fidelity) Lieutenant isGovernor pleased to partner with Five PointsState to assist of Arkansas AML members with Honorable Leslie Rutledge, Attorney General their Patient Protection and AffordableState ofCare Arkansas Act (ACA) tracking and reporting through a proprietary Honorable technology Tommy platformLand, Commissioner called of State MyBenefitsChannel.com. 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Tim Griffin Tommy Land Andrea Lea Twitter: @LtGovTimGriffin Twitter: @ARCOSLoffice Twitter: @ARAuditor Facebook: @LtGovTimGriffin Facebook: @ARCOSL Facebook: @ARAuditor Leslie Rutledge John Thurston Dennis Milligan Twitter: @AGRutledge Twitter: @johnthurston Twitter: @ARTreasurer Facebook: @ARTreasurer 15 WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 16, 2019 8:30 P.M. OPENING NIGHT DESSERT RECEPTION to After the Opening Night Banquet walk across the street 10:00 P.M. to the beautiful Capital Hotel and meet AML President Joe Smith, First Vice President Harold Perrin, and our hosts from Stephens Inc. Delicious desserts and beverages will be provided as well as an opportunity for you to tour the Capital Hotel. CAPITAL HOTEL, AGENDA Opening Night Dessert Reception Sponsored by MEZZANINE Stephens Inc. 16 THURSDAY - JANUARY 17, 2019 7:00 A.M. REGISTRATION OSAGE to ROOM, 5:00 P.M. SCC AGENDA 7:00 A.M. HOST CITY BREAKFAST to Sponsored by: City of Little Rock & 8:45 A.M. Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau GOVERNOR’S HALLS I & II, Little Rock is proud to host the Arkansas Municipal SCC League’s 2019 Winter Conference. The city’s wide array of attractions, cuisine and lodging options make it the perfect location for taking care of business Rock Region METRO Streetcars > and unwinding at the end of the day. Little Rock7:00 isA.M. VISIT WITH GOVERNMENTALTo learn more, AGENCIES IN to EXHIBIT HALL convenient, affordable and famous for that Southern visit LittleRock.com 5:00 P.M. Governmental agencies have been invited to exhibit hospitality, and we can’t wait to see you here. GOVERNOR’S in Governor’s Hall I and II. Drop by during breakfast HALLS I & II, and breaks to visit with the various exhibitors regarding SCC services their agencies have to offer and learn how their services might benefit your municipality. Be sure to stop by League Services and visit with the AML staff as well. 7:15 A.M. VOLUNTARY PRAYER SESSION to FULTON This session is devoted to gather and pray for those who ROOM, SCC 7:45 A.M. lead our great nation, states, and municipalities. 8:45 A.M. OPENING GENERAL SESSION to The Winter Conference officially begins with the 10:00 A.M. Presentation of Colors and the singing of the National Anthem. Host City Mayor Frank D. Scott, Jr. will welcome delegates. Arkansas Business will present the 2018 Trendsetter City Awards to cities and towns that have shown themselves to be innovative and creative at the local government level. These awards are presented in partnership with Arkansas Business Publishing Group, GOVERNOR’S Crews & Associates, and the Arkansas Municipal League. HALL IV, SCC Presiding: Mayor Joe A. Smith, North Little Rock President, Arkansas Municipal League Color Guard: Little Rock Fire Department National Anthem: Officer Allison Walton, Little Rock Police Department Host City Welcome: Mayor Frank D. Scott, Jr., Little Rock Emceeing: Mitch Bettis, President Arkansas Business Publishing Group Frank D. Scott, Jr. Mitch Bettis Twitter: @FrankScottJr Twitter/FB: @MitchBettis 17 THURSDAY - JANUARY 17, 2019 10:00 A.M. BREAK GOVERNOR’S to HALLS I & II, 10:15 A.M. SCC 10:15 A.M. GENERAL SESSION II: THE 92ND GENERAL to ASSEMBLY AND WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO CITIES 11:15 A.M. AND TOWNS The 92nd General Assembly convenes this week and AGENDA legislative priorities of the cities and towns in Arkansas have to be made known to state legislators. This session will focus on the ideas, thoughts, and concepts that will serve to further and to protect cities and towns. Presiding: Mayor Harold Perrin, Jonesboro First Vice President, Arkansas Municipal League GOVERNOR’S Speakers: Mark R. Hayes, Executive Director, Arkansas HALL IV, SCC Municipal League Dan Douglas, State Representative, District 91 Randy Ort, Assistant Chief - Administration Arkansas Department of Transportation Joe Quinn, Executive Director, Arkansas Good Roads Foundation Chris Villines, Executive Director, Association of Arkansas Counties 11:15 A.M. GENERAL SESSION III: THE 92ND GENERAL to ASSEMBLY AND HOW LOCAL LEADERS CAN BEST NOON ADVOCATE FOR YOUR HOMETOWNS As local leaders, you must be engaged with the League and the Legislative process during the 92nd General Assembly. Hear from League staff on reasons why your engagement is needed and learn all the ways in which you can be completely engaged in this important process. Presiding: Mayor Joe A. Smith, North Little Rock GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC President, Arkansas Municipal League Speakers: Mark R. Hayes, Executive Director Arkansas Municipal League John Wilkerson, General Counsel Arkansas Municipal League Jack Critcher, Legislative Liaison Arkansas Municipal League Whitnee Bullerwell, Deputy Director Arkansas Municipal League 18 THURSDAY - JANUARY 17, 2019 NOON VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARDS LUNCHEON The 2018 Volunteer Community of the Year Award AGENDA winners will be recognized. The Honorable Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas, will speak and present the awards. Bruce Davis, Commission Chair, will assist the Governor in presenting the awards. WALLY ALLEN Presiding: Mayor Joe A. Smith, North Little Rock BALLROOM, President, Arkansas Municipal League SCC Invocating: Reverend Truman Tolefree, Pastor Bethel A.M.E. Church, Little Rock, AR Speaker: Honorable Asa Hutchinson, Governor State of Arkansas Presenter: Bruce Davis, Chair, The Governor’s Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism Emceeing: Ashley Ketz, News Anchor, KARK 2:00 P.M. GENERAL SESSION IV: HOW DO YOU MAKE to YOUR CITY/TOWN ATTRACTIVE TO POTENTIAL 3:15 P.M. BUSINESSES AND WHAT CAN YOU DO TO CREATE A STRONG WORKFORCE? There is a process offered by AEDC that municipalities can undergo to make their hometowns more attractive to outside industries. As important as this is, strengthening your workforce also plays a major role when outside entities look at potential locations in our state.