Welcome

Welcome to the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government. The Institute was established in 2008 to provide professional learning opportunities specifically designed for county supervisors, other county elected officials and senior executives in county service.

The Institute is a professional, practical continuing education experience designed to expand the capacity and capability of county officials to provide extraordinary services to their communities.

You will find an array of courses that address county governance, current hot topics, leadership practices and organizational management. Whether your interests are in better understanding county funding and financial management, county government structure and responsibilities, leadership and interpersonal relationship strategies, transportation and land use planning, organization effectiveness or a myriad of other critical topics and practices … there is likely a course of interest for you.

Welcome to the Institute!

John Gioia, Chair
CSAC Institute Governing Council
Supervisor, Contra Costa County


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Announcements
Winter-Spring 2010 Course Schedule Available
CSAC Institute is offering 18 courses in its Winter and Spring Class Schedule. Highlights include a series of courses on health and mental health services and a special course on Realignment that will be held in conjuction with the CSAC Legislative Conference in June. Other courses highlight leadership practices and other issue areas requested by County Supervisors and senior executives. Also new are three courses that are offered in Oakland.

Download the new schedule by subject: Winter/Spring 2010 Course Schedule (updated 16 Dec 09)

Institute Awards First Credentials
The CSAC Institute awarded the first credentials at the 2009 CSAC Annual Meeting. Congratulations to the three Supervisors and two Senior Executives who earned their credential! Click here for details:
New Health Care Series Offered
The Institute is offering a special series of four courses on Health Care and California Counties. Learn more by clicking: Health Care Courses. Sponsored by a grant from the California HealthCare Foundation.
Cal-ICMA Coaching Program Announces 2010 Schedule
Cal-ICMA is launching its expanded Coaching Program at the League of California Cities City Managers Department Conference February 3-5 in Carlsbad. To view the new schedule of webinars, telephone panels, and webcasts as well as tips on maximizing these experiences, click here.
 
 

Highlights of Upcoming Courses
Course Description
Getting Things Done: The Art of Working With Others to Achieve Results

With Senator Dave Landis
Friday, February 19, 2010
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sacramento
$75.00 - County officials and staff

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In these economic times, many counties are considering shared services as a way to reduce costs. How do you effectively work with other agencies, non-profits and the business community to get things done? That's just one aspect explored in this class. This course examines practices that improve the likelihood desired objectives are achieved. It explores elements which contribute to success, from interpersonal relations to building a system of monitoring and a culture of accountability. Participants look at themselves and the values that underlie ethical behavior and trustworthiness. Other components address transparency in decision-making, coalition building, collaboration, and setting expectations.

Join expert faculty member Senator Dave Landis as he shares his expertise as a 28-year elected official and now senior executive in local government in this important discussion. [more]
Fiduciary Responsibility - Managing the County Treasury

In association with CSAC Financial Corporation
Thursday, March 11, 2010
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sacramento
$75.00 - County officials and staff

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Do you know what your responsibility is for managing the county treasury and investments? While the county treasurer has lead responsibility to manage county funds, others also have responsibilities in overseeing the treasury. As stewards of the county’s finances it is imperative that County Supervisors, CAOs, County Counsel, Auditors-Controllers and others understand their roles as they relate to investing county funds … and their responsibility for managing the treasury. This course will enhance county officials’ ability to critically examine their county’s investment strategy and assess whether that strategy is being successfully implemented. Central to this task is understanding the concept of fiduciary duty.

Join an outstanding faculty of County Treasurers and Counsel for this important class. [more]
Executive Development Courses in Oakland
All classes
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Oakland
$75.00 - County officials and staff

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The CSAC Institute is offering three of its most popular executive leadership development courses at the Alameda County Training Center in Oakland.

The three course series includes:
Financing California Counties - Friday, 26 February
Labor Relations in Local Government: Negotiating Contract Changes - Friday, 12 March
Local Governance in California - Friday, 23 April

Each class is led by a distinguished faculty of experts who will help you expand your expertise in county governance. [more]
 
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