The 70th Annual North Dakota Association of County Engineers Institute is scheduled for January 2020. The convention will be held in Fargo.

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

Tuesday, February 9th    3pm - 3:15pm, CT   

Wednesday, February 17th   10am - 10:20am, CT

Description: Our hands are frequently one of our most oft-injured body parts, with hands involved in roughly 1 in 5 claims filed by the CEG. A lot of these types of injuries may be prevented by developing work practices and using the proper PPE. Join us as we discuss the actions we can take in our organizations to prevent these injuries.

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, February 24   10am - 12pm, CT

Description: Meetings can often get off track and take on a life of their own. This webinar will help you hold professional and efficient meetings by providing you with information about requirements of public meetings, meeting agendas and parliamentary procedure. Aaron will also cover the importance of meeting minutes. Please join us and get your questions answered! Note for Commissioners and Auditors: This webinar completes your "Conducting Meetings" training requirement.

Presenter: Aaron Birst, NDACo Legal Counsel & Assistant Executive Director of Policy

Wednesday, March 10th    3pm - 3:15pm, CT   

Wednesday, March 17th   10am - 10:20am, CT

Description: Needlestick injuries are a serious hazard in many of our county employees work settings. From law enforcement and corrections officers searching suspects and property, to community health care workers and nurses assisting patients with various tasks, needlesticks can pose a grave and potentially lethal risk to our coworkers. Join us as we examine this risk, and explore actions that employers and employees can take to prevent these types of injuries.

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, March 24   10am - 11:15am, CT

Description: The HR Function in local government has become increasingly complex! Gone are the days when “HR” meant you were simply talking about payroll and benefits. Join us for this 2-part series where we break it down for you in an easy to understand format. Human Resources Management essentially has two dimensions: The technical side of HR and the not-so-technical side… also called Strategic HR. Part 1 will focus on an overview of Technical HR – terms and labor laws you need to recognize, resources to help you dig deeper when needed, and key HR processes within every organization. These are the building blocks. A basic grasp of Technical HR is needed in order for county officials to fulfill an even more important role… the not-so-technical side of things is where our county leaders can *shine*! Be sure to join us for Part 2 to learn more. 

Presenter: Tanya Wieler, HR Consultant, Dakota Dynamics

Wednesday, March 31   10am - 11:15am, CT

Description: Part 2 in this series is all about the not-so-obvious side of the HR function. This requires us to look beyond the administrative tasks of payroll and benefits, policy manuals and labor regulations to see a bigger picture and create a bigger plan. Plan = Strategy. Strategic Human Resources is all about linking the HR function to the overall goals of the County. We often have this feeling that we are trying to do more with less. Does your county or department have a long-term plan to counter those thoughts? Have you thought beyond this year’s budget or next month’s meeting? What is it that helps us recruit and retain qualified and happy employees? What is your role in all of this? Strategic Human Resources does not need to be an overwhelming, abstract concept. Whether you’re a brand new official or a veteran who’s been around for a while, you can contribute to future growth and success by focusing on strategic decisions. We will cover key tips for helping you become a strategic thinker invested in your county’s well-being.  

Presenter: Tanya Wieler, HR Consultant, Dakota Dynamics

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

Wednesday, April 21   10am - 11:15am, CT

Description: Our employees are our #1 asset! County government provides services to our taxpayers; without qualified people we can’t provide those services. In many areas across the state we are operating in an “employee’s market”. It has become increasingly hard to find qualified and committed employees. This session will cover the basic process to fill vacancies in your county, provide tips for those hard-to-fill jobs, and provide an overview of the technical tasks such as writing the job advertisement and applying Veteran’s Preference.  

Presenter: Tanya Wieler, HR Consultant, Dakota Dynamics

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

Contact:  Susan Hoffer, Ward County Clerk of Court for information.

PO Box 5005
Minot ND 58702-5005
701-857-6600
shoffer@ndcourts.gov

Wednesday, May 19   10am - 11:30am, CT

Description: Don't let ethical dilemmas grind you down. Tune into this fun and interactive webinar to put your brain and heart to the test to help guide your decision making into the future to ensure you are ready for the next challenge. Note for Commissioners: This webinar completes your "Ethics in Government" training requirement.

Presenter: Aaron Birst, NDACo Legal Counsel & Assistant Executive Director of Policy

Conference originally scheduled for June has been rescheduled:

The event will be held June 8-10, at the West Fargo Convention Center.

Contact:  Katie Nadeau, Ramsey County Recorder for information.

Click here for Agenda and information on the event.

Group rate under ND Auditors & Treasurers Association Annual Conference or online using promo: NDATAC

For more information contact: 

Donnell Preskey Hushka, Executive Director County Auditors and Treasurers Associations

donnell.hushka@ndaco.org

701-328-7337

Contact:   Amber Gudajtes, Grand Forks Tax Director for information.