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AMC offers a variety of
events and educational programs designed to help county
commissioners and staff keep up-to-speed on issues, trends and
technology. In addition to these
special programs and conferences, AMC promotes member participation
through policy committee and district meetings.
We're also
continuing to expand our educational programs and events to focus on
leadership development for both county officials and staff, through
the
Futures Task Force.
County Government 101: A conference for newly elected county
officials
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When: |
January
of odd-numbered years |
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Where: |
St.
Paul |
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Who: |
All
newly elected county officials |
This important, comprehensive conference is one that no
newly elected official should miss! Held every-other January in St.
Paul, following county commissioner elections, this conference is
specifically designed as an orientation for newly elected county
leaders and features several interesting workshops on topics that
help make more effective county commissioners.
Legislative Conference
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When: |
Late
March or Early April |
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Where: |
St.
Paul |
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Who: |
Commissioners, administrators, department heads |
AMC Legislative Conference offers county commissioners
and staff the opportunity to learn more about legislative issues,
refine AMC legislative policy and discuss concerns with
legislators. Workshops on a variety of topics are presented, and
proposed resolutions to the legislative platform are considered. An
evening reception gives county officials the chance to meet
one-on-one with key legislators. The conference also features the
AMC president’s annual “State of the County” address.
Leadership Development
Summit
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When: |
July/August |
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Where: |
Rotating throughout state |
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Who: |
Commissioners, administrators, department heads |
AMC’s Leadership Development Summit provides additional
training and educational opportunities for county officials.
Workshop content is generally geared toward developing leadership
skills, rather than being issue-oriented. Because the location
moves around the state, the summit also includes area tours, which
provide insight to the region’s economic and cultural climate.
Annual Conference
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When: |
First
week of December |
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Where: |
Rotating between Twin Cities, Duluth, Rochester and St.
Cloud. |
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Who: |
Commissioners, administrators, department heads |
The AMC Annual Conference is the premier county
government event in Minnesota. The conference serves as AMC’s
annual business meeting, when delegates vote on the legislative
platform and elect new officers to the board of directors. The
county Vendor Fair features exhibit booths of products and services
for county government. During the awards banquet, AMC honors
exceptional county employees and projects. Yet education is a major
emphasis of the conference, with thought-provoking workshops and
general sessions on current hot topics, board leadership skills and
technology issues.
District Meetings
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When: |
Spring
(May/June) and Fall (October) |
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Where: |
Rotating throughout each of AMC’s 10 districts across
Minnesota. |
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Who: |
Commissioners, administrators, department heads |
Counties belong to one of 10 districts. District meetings
are held at least two times per year to refine policy positions and
provide valuable information on specific county issues. These
districts select delegates to serve on AMC’s four policy committees
to assist in drafting the Association’s legislative policies.
Policy Committee Meetings
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When: |
Spring
(Legislative Conference)
Summer (August)
Fall (September)
Winter (Annual Conference) |
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Where: |
Rotating |
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Who: |
Commissioners, administrators, department heads, lobbyists |
More than 130 delegates serve on AMC’s
five policy
committees: General Government, Environment & Natural Resources,
Health & Human Services, Public Safety and Transportation. The committees draft
AMC legislative policies for approval by the full Association.
Every member county is represented by a delegate on at least one of
the committees. The AMC policy development process is carefully
constructed to ensure that county officials are actively involved in
policy development and understand the issues facing county
government. AMC policy statements are developed through a democratic
process aimed at reflecting the collective opinion of county
commissioners in Minnesota. |
