INFORMATIVE EDUCATION
The 2018 County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) State Conference will cover key issues affecting grassroots government, along with other important topics to assist with your daily operations as an elected official. The conference will kick off with a message from state officials, a legislative update from CJCAT General Counsel Jim Allison, and a panel of legislators who will discuss pressing county issues as we look toward the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature.
Approval for 17 hours of continuing education credit for County Commissioners is pending. This includes four hours of credit offered Wednesday afternoon in the Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum Session. The County Judges Education Advisory Committee has approved four hours of judicial education credit for the Tuesday afternoon Judicial Education Session. County Judges may also obtain up to 16 hours of credit (non-judicial) toward Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum by attending designated sessions. Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum Completion Certificates will be awarded during Thursday’s closing luncheon.
The conference educational co-sponsor is the V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Educational sessions will be complemented by an array of social activities including the President’s Party and Exhibitor Appreciation Night, Host Court Night, and our popular tournaments, along with a slate of spouses’ activities, all designed to help you network and reconnect with your peers from across the state while forging new friendships.
Hotel reservations may be made after registering for the conference online. The room reservation deadline is Sept. 14. Reservation cancellation must be made 72 hours prior to arrival.
(If you need to cancel your room, be added to the waitlist, or would like information about an overflow hotel, please contact Rachel Kucera at rachelk@county.org or 800- 456-5974.)
REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY
The most convenient way to register for the conference is online at: www.county.org/member-services/educationand- training/calendar/Pages/2018-CJCA/Registration.aspx.
You will receive a confirmation notification and invoice within 7 to 10 business days. You may also complete the accompanying registration form and fax to 512-477-1324.
After Oct. 2, please register onsite at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Conference organizers will process payment and provide name badges and conference materials at that time.
To cancel your conference or hotel reservation, please email Rachel Kucera at rachelk@county.org or send a fax to 512-477- 1324; this will help move fellow attendees off the waitlist. We kindly request you do not post your reservation on the listserv as this hinders the waitlist management.
Registration cancellations must be in writing (fax acceptable) at least 72 hours prior to the conference to receive a refund, minus a $10 processing fee.
For more information, please contact the TAC Education Department at 800-456-5974 or email Michele Ewerz at michelee@county.org.
Please remember to bring a door prize.