ILG Webinar Videos Library

If you miss a webinar and would like to view it at a later date you can request an online video recording. A personalized online link, username and password is emailed to the attendee and the individual can view the recording at their fingertips! Each individual that would like to view a recording will need to contact ILG to receive a personalized link, username & password. Email Alisha for your request today at alisha.adolf@ndaco.org.

Courses are listed in alphabetical order:

A Local Governing Body's Role in the Conduct & Regulation of Charitable Gaming (2 Hours) - Games of chance, or "gambling" as most might say, have been popular for centuries. Over the years these games have evolved and in the State of North Dakota, that remains true. In the recent legislative sessions, many shifts have occurred in gaming. There have been new game types, regulations, and technologies. These updates and changes for North Dakota will be the topic of this presentation with the core focus on the local governing body's role in regulating Charitable Gaming's conduct, presence, and scope.
Presenters from the ND Office of Attorney General-Gaming Division: Triston Kosek-Communications & Training Specialist; Deb McDaniel-Director of the Gaming Division; Nicki Behm-Local and Restricted Event Permit Specialist
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $65 per non-county attendee

Basics of Fund Accounting (1 Hour) - Learn about the basics of fund accounting and recommended best practices for tracking county revenue and expenses.
Presenter: Linda Svihovec, NDACo Research Analyst & Retired County Auditor/Treasurer
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Bidding Your Projects! (1.5 Hours) - So you want to undertake a new project at the Courthouse or buy that new fancy grader, well not so fast! Before you make that next big purchase, attend this ILG webinar to find out what legal requirements you must follow.
Presenter: Aaron Birst, NDACo Legal Counsel & Assistant Executive Director of Policy
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $50 per non-county attendee

CEG Monthly Safety Moment (JAN 2023): Hand PPE Selection (.5 Hour) - The hands are one of the most frequently injured body parts at the CEG. Abrasions, cuts, punctures, and contusions are the types of injuries that we see, and a lot of these injuries can be lessened or eliminated by wearing proper hand protection. Join us as we talk about how to select the proper hand PPE based on the hazards you face in your jobs.
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

CEG Monthly Safety Moment (FEB 2023): Hearing Protection (.75 Hour) - The CEG has recently handled a spate of claims related to hearing damage. Damage to our hearing is especially devastating to workers because, in most cases, once hearing loss occurs, it can never be recovered. Join us as we talk about how to assess you worksite for hearing hazards and how to mitigate those hazards, with a focus on selection of hearing PPE.
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

CEG Monthly Safety Moment (MAR 2023): Fatigued Workers (.5 Hour) - Some studies suggest that up 1 out of every 8 workplace injuries has worker fatigue as a contributing factor. When workers are accomplishing safety-sensitive tasks while fatigued, the stage may be set for tragedy to occur. Join us as we talk about fatigue and the risk factors it creates. We will also discuss strategies to manage worker fatigue, and tips and tricks to lessen fatigue on the job.
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

CEG Monthly Safety Moment (APR 2023): Workspace Lighting (.5 Hour) - How we illuminate our workspaces can have many effects on our health and safety. From the workers' perspective, poor lighting at work can lead to eye-strain, fatigue, headaches, stress and accidents. On the other hand, too much light can also cause safety and health problems such as “glare” headaches and stress. Join us as we talk about all things lighting! 
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

CEG Monthly Safety Moment (MAY 2023): Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Safety (.75 Hour) - Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV’s) are used by county employees in many different tasks. Each year, county employees are injured while using these vehicles. Join us as we talk about the common hazards and methods of injury associated with OHV incidents, and what we can do to eliminate or mitigate these incidents.
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

CEG Monthly Safety Moment (JUNE 2023): Environmental Hazards (.75 Hour) - 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. 
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

CEG Monthly Safety Moment (JULY 2023): Fall Protection-Flat & Low Slope Roofs (.75 Hour) - From removing snow to performing routine maintenance on HVAC systems, many county workers occasionally have to do their work on top of buildings with flat or low slope roofs. The danger from a fall while working on these surfaces often goes unrealized, minimized, or even ignored. Join us as we discuss the OSHA standards regarding work on flat or low slope roofs and learn how to make that rooftop work as safe as possible. 
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

CEG Monthly Safety Moment (AUG 2023): Strain/Sprain Prevenetion - Workplace Stretching (.5 Hour) - Whether you work in a nice, cushy office like I do, or out in the field with the elements and big machines, strains and sprains can affect every worker. One of the things that we can do to mitigate the impact of sprains, strains, and cumulative trauma injuries is to use stretching as a preventative measure. In this safety moment we will examine how stretching can be beneficial to workers, when and how often we should stretch, and discuss specific stretches for office workers and those workers engaged in more manual labor.
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

CEG Monthly Safety Moment (SEPT 2023): Basics of Fall Protection (.75 Hour) - This safety moment will briefly touch on the basics of fall protection.  When is fall protection needed?  What type of gear is needed to provide fall protection? We will define terms commonly associated with fall protection and work to gain a wider understanding of this topic.
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

CEG Monthly Safety Moment (OCT 2023): Winter Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention (.5 Hour) - The Year of the Ice Cleats! Once again, and year after year, slips and falls on ice and snow is one of the leading causes of injury and loss for the members of the CEG.  This is the year we change that! This is the year we collectively commit to fixing this perennial problem and prevent our coworkers and ourselves from getting hurt on the job. This…is the year of the Ice Cleat!
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

CEG Monthly Safety Moment (NOV 2023): Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors (1 Hour) - This webinar is designed to help support supervisors in enforcing their county’s drug-free workplace policy. This webinar will discuss the signs and symptoms of both long- and short-term alcohol and drug abuse and what steps should be taken when drug/alcohol abuse is suspected. This webinar does not meet 49 CFR 382.603 standards for DOT supervisors.
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Competitive Bidding and First Amendment Issues for ND Counties (1 Hour) - The NDIRF will bring in Brian D. Schmidt, partner and attorney at Smith Porsburg, Schweigert, Armstrong, Modlenhauer & Smith, to further discuss competitive bidding and first amendment issues North Dakota political subdivisions may encounter. Brian produces legal articles for each of the NDIRF’s quarterly Participator newsletters – which are available at NDIRF.com (Reference Section) – and earlier wrote about these topics in the Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 Participator newsletters.
Presenters: Brennan Quintus, CEO, ND Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF); Brian D. Schmidt, Partner and Attorney at Smith Porsburg, Schweigert, Armstrong, Modlenhauer & Smith
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Conducting Meetings (2 Hours) - 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. Note for Commissioners and Auditors: This webinar completes your "Conducting Meetings" training requirement.
Presenter: Aaron Birst, NDACo Legal Counsel & Assistant Executive Director of Policy
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $65 per non-county attendee

County Budgeting 101 & Mill Levy Essentials (1.5 Hours) - Learn about the basics of the county budget process and timeline, the role of commissioners and department heads, and how mill levies are calculated to support your budget. We will walk you through the maximum mill levy worksheets and provide guidance on gathering the information needed to create a budget and accurate levy. Note for Commissioners: This webinar completes your "Budgeting" training requirement.
Presenter: Linda Svihovec, NDACo Research Analyst & Retired County Auditor/Treasurer
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $50 per non-county attendee

County Records Management (1 Hour) - This webinar will describe the processes involved with the retention and disposal of records as part of the county records management program. Specific topics include maintaining an accurate retention schedule, completing yearly records disposals (both paper and electronic records), and transferring records with historical value to the State Archives. Note for Recorders: This webinar completes your "Records Management" training requirement.
Presenter: Sharon Freeman, ND ITD Information Management Analyst
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

County Risk Management Services Availalbe from the NDIRF (1 Hour) - 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)
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Creating Accountability that Works (1.5 Hours) - Research shows that there is a link between the results organizations achieve and the level of accountability being carried out throughout the company. In this webinar participants will learn how they can put accountability into daily action and discover how to cultivate accountability in others.
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $50 per County Official & Employee / $50 per non-county attendee

Crucial Conversations for Employee Performance (1.5 Hours) - It is human nature to avoid tough conversations, but the truth is that crucial conversations are a necessary part of a successful organization. In this webinar, participants will learn some tips for handling those difficult conversations that are needed in order to address employee performance issues with confidence and competence.
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $50 per County Official & Employee / $50 per non-county attendee

Cybersecurity and Your County: From Mitigation Tactics to Coverage Solutions  (1 Hour) - The NDIRF has partnered up with NRG Technology Services to bring you this cybersecurity session during which we’ll review common types of cyber attacks and mitigation tactics your county can take to reduce the chance of a cybersecurity or data breach incident, and discuss how NDIRF coverage responds should this type of incident occur. The NDIRF will also review its program through which counties can obtain a rate reduction for implementing three cybersecurity measures available free from the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT). 
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Dealing with Difficult Personalities (1.25 Hours) - Difficult people or situations exist in every workplace. Knowing how to deal with them effectively is essential. This training will help you learn how to identify personality or behavioral characteristics that can make some people difficult to get along with. In turn, you will gain helpful tips and techniques to deal with these individuals in an effective manner.
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $40 per County Official & Employee / $40 per non-county attendee

Did You Know?! There is a lot that goes into the SPC and TLR abstracts. (1 Hour) - We will be reviewing a brief history of the SPC and TLR abstracts, learning the differences between the two abstracts, discussing how the information is used, reviewing common mistakes found in these abstracts, understanding how to convert the abstracts into files that TAP will accept, and finding great resources available to aid in this process.
Presented by The Office of State Tax Commissioner
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Elements of Trust (1.25 Hours) - Trust is at the heart of every relationship, and it's especially critical in the workplace. In fact, the primary factor affecting employee turnover is whether or not a trusting relationship was developed between the manager and the employee. Our Elements of Trust session teaches leaders how to build trust to increase engagement, creativity, and commitment!
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $40 per County Official & Employee / $40 per non-county attendee

Eliminate Negativity, Encourage Positivity (1.25 Hours) - Have you ever been around a chronic complainer or someone who is constantly nega-tive? Negaholism is a condition that is sweeping the workplace and is sucking the life out of those of us who are trying to keep an upbeat attitude. In this webinar, employees will learn how to model and foster positivity in the workplace and explore how to confront energy vampires on their teams.
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $40 per County Official & Employee / $40 per non-county attendee

Ethics in County Government (1.5 Hours) - 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" training requirement.
Presenter: Aaron Birst, NDACo Executive Director
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $50 per non-county attendee

Focused Job Interviewing for Best Results (1 Hour) - What can you ask and what kinds of questions do you need to avoid when conducting a job interview. How do you structure an interview and how do you organize interview questions to obtain critical information from job candidates. This webinar will explore the concept of “behavioral based” interview techniques which operates on the premise that the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. It will help organizations establish an interview process that will focus on the strengths and weaknesses of individuals and at the same time maintain legal integrity.
Presenter: Chuck Horter, NDACo HR Coordinator
Cost: $35 per County Official & Employee / $35 per non-county attendee

From Courthouse to Your House - Work Well at Home (1.25 Hours) - Whether you are working in your usual, but locked in location or working from home, you’ll find our upcoming webinar helpful. Even if you’re not working from home yet, you may soon be, and your NDACo staff are here to help you.
•    SACCHO Executive Director Mary Korsmo will help you keep your family safe when you come and go from your out-of-house work.
•    NRG President Lonny Bosch will offer tips on how to protect your data from the OTHER kind of virus, and make the most of technology in your home.
•    NDACo Assistant Executive Director of Operations Genny Dienstmann will help you adapt to working remotely “with” your office-mates.
•    CEG Underwriting & Loss Control Manager Mike Wolf will help those working from home learn how to set up a home work station and give you other tips to keep you healthy and productive.
•    And more!
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee

GIS Program Overview (1 Hour) - This webinar will provide details on the services offered by the NEW GIS Program and introduce you to the team responsible for launching the program in April of 2022.
Presenters from NDACo: Lisa Jahner, Assistant Executive Director of Research & Programs; Jason Horning, Next Generation 9-1-1 Program Manager; Maggie Splonskowski, 9-1-1 Data Analyst
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar JAN 2023 (.25 Hour) - What to do in January to prepare for February. (Ag Land Value Certification, Scheduling Equalization Meetings, TAP Uploads for HPC, DVC & BX)
Cost: FREE

Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar FEB 2023 (.25 Hour) - What to do in February to prepare for March. (Notice of Increase, Preparation for local equalization meetings)
Cost: FREE

Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar MARCH 2023 (.25 Hour) - What to do in March to prepare for April. (Assessment Book Reviews, Equalization Meetings)
Cost: FREE

Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar APRIL 2023 (.25 Hour) - What to do in April to prepare for May. (County Equalization Meetings, Supplementary Abstracts)
Cost: FREE

Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar MAY 2023 (.25 Hour) - What to do in May to prepare for June. (Vacant Lot Worksheets, Finalizing Sales Ratio Study, Preparation/Presentation to State Board of Equalization, List of New Growth/Decreases)
Cost: FREE

Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar JUNE 2023 (.25 Hour) - What to do in June to prepare for July. (Gathering Information for Appeals, Continuing Education)
Cost: FREE

Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar JULY-AUGUST 2023 (.25 Hour) - What to do in July to prepare for August and September. (Tax Appeals Process, Handling Credit Applications, Finalizing Taxable Value, Omitted Assessments, Tax Levy Reporting, Assessment Clean Up, Possessory Interest Review, Ag Land Value Procedures)
Cost: FREE

Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar SEPTEMBER 2023 (.25 Hour) - What to do in September to prepare for October. (Ag Land, Modifiers)
Cost: FREE

Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar OCTOBER 2023 (.25 Hour) - What to do in October to prepare for November. (TLR, Possessory Interest, Various Applications for Mailing)
Cost: FREE

Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar NOVEMBER 2023 (.25 Hour) - What to do in November to prepare for December. (Various Abstracts, HPC & DVC Uploads)
Cost: FREE

HR Responsibilities for County Officials (Part 1 of 2) (1.5 Hours) - 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
Cost: $50 to County Officials & Employees / $50 per non-county attendee

HR Responsibilities for County Officials (Part 2 of 2) (1.25 Hours) - 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
Cost: $40 to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee

Hiring & Application Process (1.5 Hours) - 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
Cost: $50 to County Officials & Employees / $50 per non-county attendee

Hiring the Right People (1.25 Hours) - The right person on your team will add value and the wrong person can easily destroy it. Interviewing should never be left to pure intuition alone or to an unprepared individual. This training discusses the importance of how to effectively prepare for and conduct an interview and select the right candidate to join your team.
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $40 to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee

Law Enforcement Open Records (1.25 Hours) - This training will provide an in-depth look at open records laws in the State of North Dakota as outlined in the North Dakota Century Code. The focus will be on law enforcement responsibilities under the law along with popular exemptions relating specifically to law enforcement.
Presenter: Annique Lockard, Assisant Attorney General, ND Attorney General's Office
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee

Navigating the Complexities of Delinquent Tax Foreclosures (1 Hour) - This webinar will discuss the timelines and requirements of the delinquent tax foreclosure process. We will cover the steps and actions required by NDCC 57-28 and talk about potential problems that may arise during the process. 
Presenter: Erica Johnsrud, McKenzie County Auditor/Treasurer
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

NDIRF Financial Performance and Claims Review  (1 Hour) - Get a first glimpse of the NDIRF’s 2022 financial performance and review of claim trends from the past year as well as tips to help strengthen your county’s risk management practices to reduce claims. This webinar will also feature updates on the North Dakota State Fire and Tornado Fund, which provides property coverage for North Dakota counties.
Presenter: Brennan Quintus, NDIRF CEO
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

ND State Fire and Tornado Fund Coverage Review, Updates, and Renewal Preparation  (1 Hour) - Your political subdivision’s buildings and outdoor property are some of its most valuable assets, so it’s important to understand how they’re covered under the North Dakota State Fire and Tornado Fund (NDFT). This one-hour presentation will provide a general overview of property coverage, highlight recent coverage enhancements, and help you prepare for the upcoming July 1 renewal. This webinar will be led by NDIRF Director of Underwriting Jeff Tescher and NDIRF Director of Member Services Corey Olson. Olson will explain the importance of working with your local agent to regularly review your property schedule and ensure your property is adequately covered. The NDIRF has administered the NDFT since June 2019.
Presenters from NDIRF: Brennan Quintus, CEO; Jeff Tescher, Director of Underwriting; Corey Olson, Director of Member Services
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

NDSU Extension: Who We Are and What We Do (1 Hour) - Join us and become aware of the history of NDSU Extension and recognize the importance of Extension to the state’s economy, the world’s food supply and overall societal well-being. You'll learn about the importance of Extension’s statewide county-based network to disseminate research-based information from the NDSU Main Campus and REC’s based on local needs. Understand the NDSU Extension Base Policy language and other guidelines or policies within NDSU Extension that involve extension agents.
Presenters: Jim Gray, West District Director-NDSU Extension; Lynette Flage, Ph.D., Associate Director-NDSU Extension
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

No Bully Zone  (1.5 Hours) - Bullying is not just in the schools anymore. It is becoming a topic that we need to address in our organizations. This webinar explores how “bullying” type behavior can upset the work environment and impact working relationships. Participants will identify the types of bullies in the workplace and techniques to deter the bully’s influence on them and the workplace.
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $50 to County Officials & Employees / $50 per non-county attendee

Occupational Injury/Illness Incident Investigations (1 Hour) - Investigating a worksite incident— a fatality, injury, illness, or close call— provides employers and workers the opportunity to identify hazards in their operations and shortcomings in their safety and health programs. Most importantly, it enables employers and workers to identify and implement the corrective actions necessary to prevent future incidents. This webinar is appropriate for employees that may be asked to participate in an incident investigation team, but have little or no experience in the investigation of occupational injury/illness.
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Open Meetings & Open Records (1 Hour) - 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, Treasurers & Recorders: This webinar completes your "Open Meetings/Open Records" training requirement.
Presenter: Annique Lockard, Office of Attorney General
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Payroll 101 (1.25 Hours) - An Introduction to Basic Payroll Concepts! Get your payroll questions answered.
Presenters from Eide Bailly: Kristina Meulebroeck, MBA, SHRM-CP, CPP, SPHR - Outsourced Senior Payroll Manager; Bekah Thomson, Outsourced Senior Payroll Associate
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee

Payroll Year-End (1.25 Hours) - Reminders and tools to make the year-end go smoother.
Presenters from Eide Bailly: Kristina Meulebroeck, MBA, SHRM-CP, CPP, SPHR - Outsourced Senior Payroll Manager; Bekah Thomson, Outsourced Senior Payroll Associate
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee

Positively & Powerfully Navigating Change (1 Hour) - JFK once said that “change is the law of life,” therefore it’s not if change will happen but rather how do we handle change when it does happen. This webinar is designed to improve your understanding of how you react to change and discover a RADICAL approach to successfully navigating through change.
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $35 to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Prevent Property Disasters: How to Prepare Your Properties for Winter (1 Hour) - North Dakota winters can be harsh, and the effects of a harsh winter can seep into spring (ex. flooding). Hosted by the NDIRF, this session will review common claim types the North Dakota State Fire and Tornado Fund (NDFT) receives throughout the winter and spring and provide you with tips to help prevent these potentially disastrous claims from occurring at your county. This session will specifically cover pipe freeze, snow and ice removal, and sewer backup for occupied and vacant buildings.
Presenters from NDIRF: Keith Pic-Director of Claims; Corey Olson-Director of Member Services
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Professionalism & Etiquette in the Workplace (1.25 Hours) - Have you ever put your foot in your mouth while talking to a coworker? Have you sent an email and then gotten a response you did not expect? This webinar will focus on increasing employees awareness of workplace expectations and office manners. We will explore such topics as email and social media etiquette, effective communication and professional behavior in the workplace. By paying attention to these areas we can build stronger working relationships by getting along with better manners.
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $40 to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee

Role of the Commissioner (1.5 Hours) - The role of county commissioner comes with many expectations, but no job manual. Join us for an interactive webinar to learn about the roles of a county commissioner, including specifications of the office required by the ND Century Code.
Presenters: Aaron Birst, NDACo Executive Director; Chad Peterson, Cass Co. Commissioner; Cindy Schwehr, Barnes Co. Commissioner
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $50 per non-county attendee

Root Cause Analysis (.75 Hour) - Incident investigations that focus on identifying and correcting root causes, not on finding fault or blame, also improve workplace morale and increase productivity, by demonstrating an employer’s commitment to a safe and healthful workplace. This webinar builds off of the techniques and guidelines learned in the “Occupational Injury/Illness Incident Investigations” webinar and focuses on two key elements: determining the true root causes of the incident and implementing effective corrective actions. This webinar is appropriate for employees that may be asked to participate in an incident investigation team and/or develop root causes and/or corrective actions, but have little or no experience in those tasks.
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee
Security Spotlight: Physical and Cyber Security Risk Management Best Practices (1 Hour) - As a public entity, your county is responsible for safely providing in-person and online services and experiences for your community. This webinar will highlight frequent and/or costly physical and cyber security claim types processed by the ND Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF) and provide tips to help strengthen your county’s risk management practices to help keep your community members safe in-person or online. This session will be led by NDIRF CEO Brennan Quintus and NDITD Information Security Officer Jessica Newby.
Presenters: Brennan Quintus, NDIRF CEO; Jessica Newby, NDITD Information Security Officer
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

SIRN 101 (1.5 Hours) - This webinar will explain how the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN) will change the landscape and improve communications capabilities amongst emergency responders and dispatch centers across the state through advanced technology and features. Your presenters will provide history on the SIRN project as well as the plan to build-out this new system including the timeline and financial commitment at the local and state levels. Join us to find out more how SIRN will improve emergency communications in your community and our state.
Presenters: Darin Anderson, Public Safety Program Manager, ND ITD; Donnell Preskey, Government/Public Relations Specialist, NDACo; Karen Kempert, Emergency Manager, Cavalier County; Captain Eric Pederson, ND Highway Patrol
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $50 per non-county attendee

Step Wisely Slip, Trip & Fall Prevention (.75 Hour) - In the United States, 1 out of every 4 workplace injuries are due to slips, trips, and falls. Slips, trips, and falls also account for roughly 1 out of every 7 workplace fatalities. Join us as we talk about how to prevent slips, trips, and falls at work. This presentation was created by the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust, an organization that has seen a significant decrease in these types of incidents since the creation of their Step Wisely program.
Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Strategies to Boost Your Employee Engagement (1 Hour) - If you want to start taking actual steps towards addressing and boosting engagement in your workplace, then this webinar is for you. If you want to get focused on engagement, but aren’t sure where to start or need a bit of guidance, then this presentation is for you! This webinar will remind you about the importance of employee engagement and the different factors that influence levels of engagement. It will walk you through the employee engagement process and discuss practical initiatives that can boost engagement in your workplace.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Define employee engagement and why it is critical to organization success
- Apply the employee engagement process to enhance engagement levels
- Adopt best practices to drive employee engagement
- Devise a plan to impact the engagement in your organization
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $35 to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Stress Less (1.5 Hours) - If there is one condition that describes our lives today it is "stressed out." In fact many of us are getting stressed out over being stressed out. We are overworked, overextended, overwhelmed and overloaded. This webinar will explore the causes of stress and strategies for reducing the stress experienced by all of us in life and while on the job.
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $50 to County Officials & Employees / $50 per non-county attendee

Supervisor Skills (1.25 Hours) - This webinar is designed to help current supervisors become more effective leaders and assist recently promoted employees with transitioning into supervisory roles more successfully. Supervising a work environment requires skills ranging from basic administrative tasks to leadership, mentoring, communication and so many things in between! Confidence in these skills can make all the difference in creating and maintaining an effective and positive workplace.
Presenter: Tanya Wieler, HR Consultant, Dakota Dynamics
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee

Team Grow: Inspire Your Team to Get Along & Get Stuff Done (1.25 Hours) - Does your team bicker endlessly or smile and nod while avoiding the tough issues? Does your team make decisions so slowly that nothing ever gets done or too fast and misses the critical issues that come back to bite you later? Too often, team miscommunication and dysfunction leads to low productivity as well as misery and wasted time. This webinar focuses on how you can transform your team for the better and begin to grow, get along and get stuff done!
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $40 to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee

The Donation Dilemma (1 Hour) - Donations! Join us to discuss restrictions on budget authority and what it means to your county.
Presenter: Aaron Birst, NDACo Legal Counsel & Assistant Executive Director of Policy
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

The Legislative Process (1.5 Hours) - Like a comet that passes the earth every couple of years, the North Dakota legislature is going to make its return to Bismarck this January. This ILG webinar is designed to cover such topics as: What is the legislative process?; What are some tips for working with legislators?; Where can I get the legislative information I need?; and What legislative issues may lie ahead? Join us for a fun, fast-paced webinar presented by members of "Team County" - the legislative relations specialists of NDACo.
NOTE for Commissioners, Recorders and Treasurers: This webinar completes your "Legislative Process" training requirement.
Presenters: Aaron Birst, NDACo Executive Director; Donnell Preskey, NDACo Government/Public Relations Specialist
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $50 per non-county attendee

Transitioning Employees Back-Reintegration Process (1 Hour) - As local officials consider transitioning employees back to onsite work and open courthouses and other county buildings to the public, NDACo is here to help you with your transition plan.  Our staff will be reviewing the Reintegration Plan Summary and current CDC recommendations.  We are here to help answer your questions about the process.
Presenters: Genny Dienstmann, NDACo Assistant Executive Director of Operations; Mike Wolf, CEG Underwriting & Loss Control Manager; Patrick Engelhart, CEG Safety Manager
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

Understand Your Property Coverage: NDFT Review & Updates (1 Hour) - Your political subdivision’s buildings and outdoor property are some of its most valuable assets, so it’s important to understand how they’re covered under the North Dakota State Fire and Tornado Fund (NDFT). This one-hour presentation will provide a general overview of property coverage, highlight recent coverage enhancements, and explain the importance of working with your local agent to regularly review your property schedule and ensure your property is adequately covered.
Presenters: Corey Olson, NDIRF-Director of Member Services; Jeff Tescher, NDIRF-Director of Underwriting
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

USDA Rural Development (1 Hour) - USDA Rural Development Business and Cooperative Programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate business creation and growth. The programs work through partnerships with public and private community-based organizations and financial institutions to provide financial assistance, business development and technical assistance to rural businesses. Denise Sundeen (B&CP Program Director) will speak about the core programs under the Business and Cooperative Programs such as OneRD Guarantee, Rural Business Development Grants, Rural Energy for America Programs, Value Added Producer Grants, and available Revolving Loan Funds. Ranetta Starr (Community Facility and WEP Program Director) will speak on the Community Facility and Water and Environmental Programs and Melanie BauerDukart (Single Family Housing Program Director) will speak on the Housing Programs.  
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

What's Age Got to Do With It? (1.25 Hours) - Today's workforce is multi-generational and each generation has different ideas about what work means and how to interact with others. This webinar will provide employees with a deep understanding about the differences of each generation and explore techniques to effectively work with each generation.
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $40 to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee

Worksite Wellness - Part 1 (1.25 Hours) - Boost your worksite productivity while reducing healthcare costs! This two-part webinar series will review the impact of worksite wellness programs on business performance and healthcare costs, explore various techniques and strategies, and share lessons learned.
Presenters: Dr. Terry Dwelle, Former ND State Health Officer; Javayne Oyloe, Upper Missouri District Health Unit; Daphne Clark, Upper Missouri District Health Unit; Ruth Roman, Fargo Cass Public Health; Jeanna Kujava, Pembina County Public Health Dept; Rachel Ramsay, Pembina County Health Dept
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee

Worksite Wellness - Part 2 (1 Hour) - Boost your worksite productivity while reducing healthcare costs! This two-part webinar series will review the impact of worksite wellness programs on business performance and healthcare costs, explore various techniques and strategies, and share lessons learned.
Presenters: Chris McInnes, Traill District Health Unit; Katie Johnke, Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health; Allen Anderson, Grand Forks Public Health Dept
Cost: FREE to County Officials & Employees / $35 per non-county attendee

WOW Onboarding (1.25 Hours) - We know that better onboarding experiences lead to better hires and great engagement. During this webinar we will focus on key characteristics that create wow-worthy onboarding experiences for new hires, allowing faster immersion and greater retention!
Presenter: Dawn Kaiser, Certified HR Professional/Speaker/Author
Cost: $40 to County Officials & Employees / $40 per non-county attendee