The Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA’s) nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation assess how well an entity’s budget serves as: a policy document; a financial plan; an operations guide; and a communications device. McLennan County excelled in each area and received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for … [Read more...] about County Budget Serves as Communication Tool
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Commissioners Court Meetings During an Emergency
KEY QUESTION: What is the proper procedure for scheduling or rescheduling Commissioners Court meetings as necessitated by an emergency? REFERENCE POINT: Texas Government Code Chapter 551, The Open Meetings Act, Sections 551.0411 and 551.045 TALKING POINTS: Background: Commissioners Court is required by law to give written notice of the date, hour, place, and … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Meetings During an Emergency
Conference Agendas Designed With Takeaways in Mind
County officials serving as your Association officers work throughout the year to prepare and fully develop agendas for upcoming education conferences. County Progress is privileged to attend and report on every meeting of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and the regional associations. For the last several years, we have developed and published a running … [Read more...] about Conference Agendas Designed With Takeaways in Mind
Communicating and Collaborating
Educating our citizens and communicating with them is the key to having an understanding. It can also be a great way to mobilize some support when it comes to communicating with our legislators. The more our citizens understand the issues and limitations that we deal with at the county level, the more they can help advocate for us and the local issues. Don’t forget, out of … [Read more...] about Communicating and Collaborating
A Glimpse in the Life of Oldham County Commissioner Quincy Taylor
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Oldham County Commissioner Quincy Taylor for taking the time to visit with us. YOUR HISTORY: I was born and raised right here in … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Oldham County Commissioner Quincy Taylor