January 29, 2024
Main Schedule
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
IAC Mentoring Program Lunch
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Concurrent Workshops & Committee Meeting
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Concurrent Workshops & Committee Meeting
Committee & Board Meetings
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Capital Crimes Defense Fund Board Meeting
Chair: Doug Zenner, Nez Perce County Commissioner
IAC Staff Liaison: Kelli Brassfield
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Legislative Committee
Chair: Don Hall, Twin Falls County Commissioner
Vice Chair: Tom Dayley, Ada County Commissioner
IAC Staff Liaisons: Kelli Brassfield and Sara Westbrook
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Chair: Todd Smith, Madison County Commissioner
Vice Chair: Denis Duman, Idaho County Commissioner
IAC Staff Liaison: Sara Westbrook
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Public Lands Committee
Chair: Sherry Maupin, Valley County Commissioner
Vice Chair: Bryce Somsen, Caribou County Commissioner
IAC Staff Liaison: Kelli Brassfield
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
IAC Board of Directors Meeting
President: Vic Pearson, Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney
1st Vice President: John David Davidson, Blaine County Treasurer
2nd Vice President: Mark Bair, Bingham County Commissioner
Immediate Past President: Chris Goetz, Clearwater County Sheriff
Public Safety Workshops Track
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
U.S. Customs and Border Protection – A National and Local Overview
The United States Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Air and Marine Operations, Office of Field Operations, and U.S. Border Patrol will provide a deep dive into their operations and how they can assist you and the community you serve. This presentation will provide an outline of CBP and its operational footprint in Idaho, of local challenges, and how we work with local partners.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Sustainability of the PERSI Trust Fund
This workshop will provide a fiscal update of the fund and the current status of the fund, including a new Executive Director and potential legislation that could impact the fund. Deputy Director Hampton will also include information on rehiring retired law enforcement.
Leadership Workshops Track
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Can You Please Calm Down - Tips for Managing Challenging People (1.0 COI Elective)
Do you deal with angry/cranky people in your work or personal life? This workshop will provide you with skills that support dealing with the "those" people in your life. During this session, we will utilize conflict management and neuroscience theories to drive the appropriate skills in life's difficult moments.
- Recognize your own and others big triggers
- Develop skills for managing yourself in tense moments
- Understand the dos and don’ts when dealing with challenging people
- Develop skills for diffusing tense moments
Public Works Workshops Track
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Federal and State Transportation Grants – How to Find Them and Submit Competitive Applications
This workshop will inform participants on how browse available grant opportunities, stay informed on opportunities and get a briefing on the technical assistance services provided by LHTAC for grant applications.
General Government Workshops Track
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Serving with Purpose: IAC Programs and Services (1.0 COI Elective)
Welcome to "Serving with Purpose: IAC Programs and Services" workshop! This engaging session invites you to explore and discuss what IAC has to offer with both our dedicated team and the partners supporting our products and services. As an added bonus, participants have the chance to win exclusive IAC swag items!
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Employee Performance Reviews (1.0 COI Elective)
In this workshop, Tammy will discuss the pros and cons of employee performance reviews. Participants will gain a better understanding of bias and how to avoid it. The workshop will also cover effective communication, best practices, and accountability strategies.
January 30, 2024
Main Schedule
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
District Breakfasts
- District 2
- District 5
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Concurrent Workshops and Committee Meeting
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Concurrent Workshops and Committee Meeting
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Concurrent Workshops and Committee Meeting
Committee & Board Meetings
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Justice & Public Safety Committee | 400AB
Chair: Matthew Clifford, Ada County Sheriff
Vice Chair: Brent Reinke, Twin Falls County Commissioner
Staff Liaison: Kelli Brassfield
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
Chair: Jeff Hough, Bannock County Commissioner
Vice Chair: Penny Manning, Bonneville County Clerk
Staff Liaison: Sara Westbrook
Public Safety Workshops Track
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
The Power of the State’s ICDBG Program
The Idaho Community Development Block Grant program is a valuable resource that has helped local officials accomplish community-based projects across the State of Idaho. Come learn about this program and how it can benefit your County.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Active Threat Awareness and Preparedness
This workshop will focus on providing community members a better understanding of active threat attackers, mental preparation, how to prepare for and respond to an active threat event and the steps to take to assist law enforcement and to limit casualties.
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis
In the past two years, Idaho has seen an increase in fentanyl distribution, use, and overdoses. This workshop will give an overview of the impact of fentanyl on our communities and the efforts of the United States Attorney’s Office to address the crisis through partnerships with community stakeholders and law enforcement at all levels (federal, state, county, city, and tribal).
Leadership Workshops Track
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Create, Manage, and Execute Your County’s Strategic Plan (1.0 COI Elective)
Whether you already have a strategic plan in place or your county is looking to create one, join this session to learn how to create strategic plans that actually work. Learn five keys to creating, managing, and executing a plan using modern frameworks, techniques, and tools. You’ll also get a preview of the industry’s first cloud-based solution that allows counties to create, execute, and manage any type of action plan.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Create, Manage, and Execute Your County’s Strategic Plan (1.0 COI Elective)
Whether you already have a strategic plan in place or your county is looking to create one, join this session to learn how to create strategic plans that actually work. Learn five keys to creating, managing, and executing a plan using modern frameworks, techniques, and tools. You’ll also get a preview of the industry’s first cloud-based solution that allows counties to create, execute, and manage any type of action plan.
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
The Secret Sauce of Healthy Teams (1.0 COI Elective)
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of a thriving workplace culture? Join us for an enlightening discussion on workplace culture. In this conversation we will delve into workplace culture's essence, its definition, various types, and the critical elements that shape it. Through conversations and interactive exercises, you will gain valuable insights into the profound impact of culture on employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity.
Public Works Workshops Track
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Traffic Studies 101: Essentials for Effective Transportation Planning
Join us in this workshop as we delve into the intricacies of what triggers traffic studies at the county level and the corresponding prerequisites for a successful analysis. Explore diverse factors, from urban expansion to policy shifts, gaining the essential knowledge to navigate the complexities of effective transportation planning.
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Campaign Finance Reporting for Candidates
Learn about the Idaho Secretary of State’s new Sunshine Campaign Finance Portal and how to register, bring in a previous balance, add transactions, and file reports.
General Government Workshops Track
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Cyber Breach Response: A Hands-On Experience through Tabletop Exercises
Join us for an immersive and interactive workshop. This engaging session is designed to provide participants with a firsthand understanding of the complexities involved in responding to cyber breaches. Don't miss this opportunity to not just acquire knowledge but to personally encounter the realities of responding to cyber breaches.
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Advancing Housing Affordability in Idaho Counties: Lessons Learned from the NACo Housing Task Force
Is there a one-size-fits-all solution for ensuring housing affordability at the local level? In the last year, the National Association of Counties convened a Housing Task Force to answer this question. In this session, learn the results of a year of research, resulting in a comprehensive policy guide outlining the myriad best practices Idaho Counties can use to ensure affordability, including recommendations on land use, regulations, partnerships, finance, and more.
January 31, 2024
Main Schedule
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Concurrent Workshops or House and Senate Floor Sessions
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Refresh. Renew. Refocus. Be Your Best Every Day!
In this interactive and engaging presentation, keynote speaker and comedian Larry Weaver uses clean humor and relatable stories to illustrate the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.
Key points include:
* Energy–improve health and wellness through better sleep, diet, and exercise.
* Team–commit to lifelong learning, surround yourself with positive people, avoid negativity.
* Attitude–express gratitude, spread kindness, find the humor in life.
These skills are crucial to success in any venture, whether your focus is on Leadership, Customer Service, Change Management, Stress Reduction, or simply Having More Fun at Work.
Prepare to laugh, learn, and leave equipped to become more positive in your personal and professional life.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
District Meetings and Social
- District 4
- District 6
Committee & Board Meetings
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Public Safety Workshops Track
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Leadership Workshops Track
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Public Works Workshops Track
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Local Transportation Planning
This workshop will summarize the federal and state authorizing legislation applicable to transportation planning, provide practical applications for counties and inform participants of funding opportunities for future planning pursuits.
General Government Workshops Track
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Protecting Public Funds (1.0 COI Elective)
Protecting public funds is a large responsibility. Join Melissa Schug as she takes you through the risks, challenges and solutions to keep public funds safe, and in the communities with the constituents you serve.
February 1, 2024
Main Schedule
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Affiliate Meetings
Please refer to affiliate meeting agendas for specific meeting times and registration costs.
Committee & Board Meetings
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Public Safety Workshops Track
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Leadership Workshops Track
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Public Works Workshops Track
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General Government Workshops Track
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