Wednesday, June 7   10am - 11am, CT

Description: All public entities are subject to the Open Meeting and Open Record laws. Assistant Attorney General Annique Lockard will share with you "need to know" information about these laws. Get your questions answered and join us for this important webinar!

Note for Commissioners, Auditors, Treausuers and Recorders: This webinar completes your "Conducting Meetings" training requirement.

Note for State's Attorneys: CLE approved for 1.0 ND CLE credit (Event# 20230607NDAC)

Presenter: Annique Lockard, Assistant Attorney General-Office of Attorney General

Wednesday, June 7th     2pm - 3:15pm, CT

This webinar is brought to you through the HR Collaborative for Local Government. The Collaborative is offering a series of 6 HR Hot Topic webinars this summer. $50 to attend ALL 6 sessions!

Description: The HR Collaborative’s Six-Session Summer Virtual Series will kick off at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, featuring a question-and-answer session with ND Labor Commissioner Nathan Svihovec.  

This first session will be moderated by a member of the HR Collaborative’s Technical Assistance Committee who will ask previously submitted attendee questions from 2-2:45 p.m. and then open it up for on-the-fly questions from 2:45-3:15 p.m.  

If you would like to submit a question for Svihovec to answer during this session, please send it to the HR Collaborative at HRCollab@ndirf.com by Wednesday, May 17.

Note for State's Attorneys: CLE approved for 1.25 ND CLE credits (Event# 20230607NDAC)

Fee & Registration: http://www.hrndgov.org/latest-news/schedule-2023-hr-collaborative-summer-virtual-series/

Tuesday, June 13th   10am - 10:45am, CT

Description: Bees, snakes, and poison ivy; oh my! Many county employees work outside in summer, whether on a road crew, in vector or weed control, or in parks and maintenance operations, amongst others. Those workers should be aware of and prepared for the environmental hazards presented by the flora and fauna of North Dakota. Join us as we discuss some frequently encountered hazards, what we can do to avoid those hazards, and specific actions to take if a worker is affected by those hazards. 

The County Employer Group (CEG) is committed to providing answers and assistance to our members through webinars, on-site consultations and presentations.

Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager

Wednesday, June 14th   3pm - 3:15pm, CT    

Contact:  Melissa Vachal, Mountrail County Recorder for information.

Contact Ashley Lies, NDSSA Executive Director for information.

Wednesday, June 21st    10am - 11:15am, CT

This webinar is brought to you through the HR Collaborative for Local Government. The Collaborative is offering a series of 6 HR Hot Topic webinars this summer. $50 to attend ALL 6 sessions!

Description:

• How to Analyze the Job
• Thorough Screening & Planning
• What can I legally ask in the interview?
• Theory vs. Behavior Based Interviews

Note for State's Attorneys: CLE approved for 1.25 ND CLE credits (Event# 20230621NDAC)

Presenter: Chuck Horter, NDACo Human Resources Coordinator, SHRM-CP

Fee & Registration: http://www.hrndgov.org/latest-news/schedule-2023-hr-collaborative-summer-virtual-series/

Contact:  Kim Jacobson, Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone Director for information.

For more information contact: 

Donnell Preskey, Executive Director County Auditors and Treasurers Associations

donnell.preskey@ndaco.org

701-328-7337

The conference home page has links to the agenda and registrations for both attendees and corporate sponsors/exhibitors:

www.ndaco.org/treasurer-auditor-convention

Wednesday, July 12th   10am - 11:15am, CT

This webinar is brought to you through the HR Collaborative for Local Government. The Collaborative is offering a series of 6 HR Hot Topic webinars this summer. $50 to attend ALL 6 sessions!

Description: The Americans With Disabilities Act is a complex area of law and the subject of many lawsuits against employers. This session will address ADA concepts and what the ADA requires employers to do once an accommodation is requested.  As a litigation attorney, Brian will explain the life of an ADA lawsuit and explain the important steps employers must follow to give themselves the best chance of success in an ADA lawsuit.  

Note for State's Attorneys: CLE approved for 1.25 ND CLE credits (Event# 20230712NDAC)

Presenter: Brian D. Schmidt, Attorney at Law and Partner at Smith Porsborg Schweigert, Armstrong, Moldenhauer & Smith 

Fee & Registration: http://www.hrndgov.org/latest-news/schedule-2023-hr-collaborative-summer-virtual-series/

Wednesday, July 12th   3pm - 3:15pm, CT    

Wednesday, July 19  ~  10am - 11am, CT   

Description: Through your County’s NDIRF membership, you gain access to various risk management training and resources. From free online or in-person defensive driving courses (DDC) to thousands of free online local government professional development courses, we’re always looking for ways to help support your County’s efforts to help reduce risk and enhance operational effectiveness and efficiencies. During this session, our Director of Member Services Corey Olson will walk you through each of services we provide so you can learn how to implement them into your County’s risk management program.

Presenter: Corey Olson, Director of Member Services, ND Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF)

Wednesday, July 26th    10am - 11:15am, CT

This webinar is brought to you through the HR Collaborative for Local Government. The Collaborative is offering a series of 6 HR Hot Topic webinars this summer. $50 to attend ALL 6 sessions!

Description: Depending who you ask, working remotely might be the best thing ever or a giant headache. Join us as we explore the pros and cons of this work arrangement, the various ways employers utilize remote work arrangements, and the specific tools you need to make it a success.

Note for State's Attorneys: CLE approved for 1.25 ND CLE credits (Event# 20230726NDAC)

Presenter: Tanya Wieler, Walsh County Human Resource Coordinator, Dakota Dynamics HR Consultant 

Fee & Registration: http://www.hrndgov.org/latest-news/schedule-2023-hr-collaborative-summer-virtual-series/

Contact:   Paul Fracassi, Cass County Tax Director for information.

Wednesday, August 9th    10am - 11:15am, CT

This webinar is brought to you through the HR Collaborative for Local Government. The Collaborative is offering a series of 6 HR Hot Topic webinars this summer. $50 to attend ALL 6 sessions!

Description: Millions of people spend a large part of their day, and lifetime, at work, increasing the effect that workplaces have on employees’ mental health and well-being. When people thrive at work, they are more likely to feel physically and mentally healthy, overall, and to contribute positively to their workplace. Leaders have the opportunity to rethink how we work and create workplace environments that support employee health.

Note for State's Attorneys: CLE approved for 1.25 ND CLE credits (Event# 20230809NDAC)

Presenter: Katie Johnke, RDN, LRD, CLC, Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Nutrition Services Coordinator

Fee & Registration: http://www.hrndgov.org/latest-news/schedule-2023-hr-collaborative-summer-virtual-series/

Wednesday, August 23rd    10am - 11:15am, CT

This webinar is brought to you through the HR Collaborative for Local Government. The Collaborative is offering a series of 6 HR Hot Topic webinars this summer. $50 to attend ALL 6 sessions!

Description: The NDIRF’s Nancy Reis and Joanna Drennen will review available HR Collaborative resources and online training platform LocalGovU, available free to NDIRF members. 

Note for State's Attorneys: CLE approved for 1.25 ND CLE credits (Event# 20230823NDAC)

Presenters: Nancy Reis, SHRM-CP, NDIRF Administrative Services Manager; Joanna Drennen, HR Collaborative Executive Director

Fee & Registration: http://www.hrndgov.org/latest-news/schedule-2023-hr-collaborative-summer-virtual-series/

For more information and to register, please visit ndace.org/convention.