Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center│ Nacogdoches County
May 11-14, 2020
Embracing the conference theme, Made in Texas, by Texans, the North and East Association will convene May 11 for a four-day meeting to study the latest topics affecting grassroots government. Conference classes will take place at the Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center.
Back again this year, the Association will offer early bird sessions on Monday morning, May 11, to include four hours of administrative training for Commissioners Court members.
Agenda changes this year include the following:
- The inspirational breakfast will take place on Wednesday morning in the hotel’s restaurant, 1st City Café.
- Thursday morning’s breakfast will include the Association’s Business Meeting and Installation of Officers.
Continuing Education
Approval has been granted for 13 continuing education hours for County Commissioners during the regular conference sessions and four additional continuing education hours for the early bird session.
Four judicial education credit hours for Judges have been approved.
The overall agenda includes 11 hours of credit towards Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum Certification.
The V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is the education program co-sponsor.
The Association leadership has crafted an agenda with the following goals in mind:
- demonstrate new leadership skills through knowledge, training, and ideas gained from educational sessions;
- better understand the duties of other county offices and the role they play in county government; and
- better understand the legislative issues affecting Texas county government.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the Association Welcome Reception on Monday evening. Activities for spouses will be arranged for Tuesday and Wednesday, with final details available at www.county.org. Wednesday will also feature afternoon luncheon tournaments including dominoes, and golf.
Meeting Registration AND HOTEL INFORMATION
The conference registration fee for county officials is $225 up through April 20, and $250 after April 20. To conveniently register for this conference and to view host hotel and other lodging details, go to https://www.county.org/Calendar-of-Events/2019/North-and-East-Texas-CJCA-Meeting. The online registration deadline is April 17. Following that date, please register onsite at the conference.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and all refund requests must be received in writing (fax or email acceptable) by April 27 and will be subject to an administration fee. Refunds after April 27 will be subject to an administrative fee equal to half of the registration fee. No refund requests will be honored after May 29. Please email cancellations to Rachel Kucera or fax to 512-477-1324.
Monday, May 11
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration and Information Desk Open
Early Bird Session
9:30 a.m. Coffee Break
10-10:50 a.m. Overview of Senate Bill 2
10:50-11:40 a.m. Property Values and Calculations
11:40 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Provided Lunch for Early Bird Session
12:20-1:10 p.m. County Budgeting Overview
1:10-2 p.m. Implementing SB 2: Practical Considerations and Budget
3-4:30 p.m. Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall
Committee Meetings
3-5 p.m. Resolutions Committee
3-5 p.m. Nominations Committee
3-5 p.m. Site Selection Committee
4:30-6 p.m. Exhibitor Appreciation Reception
Tuesday, May 12
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration and Information Desk Open
7:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 a.m. Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
Opening General Session
8–8:50 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
8:50-9:40 a.m. Keynote Sessions – 3.010 Building Better Relations: Made in Texas
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spouses Event
9:40-10:40 a.m. Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
10:40-11:30 a.m. 3.013 Working with the Legislature: Legislative Panel
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch on your own
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Past Presidents’ Luncheon (by invitation only)
Commissioners Education Session
1-1:50 p.m. 4.005 Purchasing Applications
1:50-2:40 p.m. 4.013 Risk Management: Road Safety Issues
2:40-3:35 p.m. Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
3:35-4:25 p.m. Road Repair Maintenance
4:25-5:15 p.m. Road Repair Grants
5:15 p.m. Commissioners Recess
Judicial Education Session
1-2 p.m. Guardianship and Probate Issues in Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Cases
2-3 p.m. Impaired and Distracted Driving Issues and Motions
3-3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:15-4:15 p.m. Texas Commission on Jail Standards Update
4:15-5:15 p.m. Moderated Discussion
5:15 p.m. Judges Recess
6-10 p.m. Host Court Night
Wednesday, May 13
7-8 a.m. Inspirational Breakfast
8 a.m. Coffee in the Exhibit Hall
8-10:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration and Information Desk Open
General Session
8:30-9:20 a.m. 3.007 Civil Rights Issues
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spouses Event
9:20-10:20 a.m. Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
10:20-11:10 a.m. 3.018 Environmental Issues
11:10 a.m.-noon 4.021 Strategic Planning
Noon Lunch on your own
Domino Luncheon and Tournament
Golf Luncheon and Tournament
Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum Session
1-1:50 p.m. 2.001 County Judge
1:50-2 p.m. Refreshment Break
2-2:50 p.m. 2.015 Juvenile Probation Officer
2:50 p.m. Recess
Thursday, May 14
7:30 a.m.-noon Registration and Information Desk Open
Association Business Meeting and Installation of Officers Breakfast
8-9 a.m. Business Meeting Agenda
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- Financial Report
- Committee Reports
- Election of Officers
- Installation of Officers
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9-9:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
General Session
9:30-10:20 a.m. 3.011 Councils of Government
10:20-11:10 a.m. 4.015 Records Management
11:10 a.m. Adjourn
*This agenda is subject to change.