OMA/FOIA: The Latest Opinions & Decisions Interpreting Illinois Sunshine Laws
Wed, Dec. 11 | 4 - 5 PM CT
Presented by David Livingstone, Madison County State's Attorney's Office
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This program will bring you up to date on the current interpretations on compliance with Illinois’ sunshine laws: the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. The latest opinions issued by the Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor and decisions from the Illinois courts will be covered, focusing on how those opinions and decisions affect local governments.
This session qualifies for 1 CE for those who have completed the ETT program and may qualify for 1 CE for Pension Board Trustees.
Wed, Dec. 11 | 4 - 5 PM CT
Presented by David Livingstone, Madison County State's Attorney's Office
Register now
This program will bring you up to date on the current interpretations on compliance with Illinois’ sunshine laws: the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. The latest opinions issued by the Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor and decisions from the Illinois courts will be covered, focusing on how those opinions and decisions affect local governments.
This session qualifies for 1 CE for those who have completed the ETT program and may qualify for 1 CE for Pension Board Trustees.
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This session will update you on the latest tricks and schemes that the cybercrooks are using to try to breach your systems. It will also cover current best practices on how to help safeguard your organization. |
Erin Slone
Erin Slone currently serves as Deputy Director of Illinois Funds for Outreach for Illinois Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs, where she markets $20 billion treasury management programs on behalf of over 1500 local governments. Erin spent 14 years as a public finance investment banker structuring debt products and advisory services for state and local governments and agencies across the country. She also spent eight years as a business and marketing consultant for fintech startups. Erin received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with Honors from the University of Chicago, and a Master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern. She serves as a trustee in the Village of Park Forest and a Director of multiple nonprofit organizations.
Joseph Daniels
Joseph is a 16-year veteran of the Illinois National Guard and is part of the Defensive Cyber Operations Element out of Joint Force Headquarters. Joseph brings leadership experience from Federal and State Government and the Private sector. Joseph has been involved in a volunteer effort to educate small to medium size businesses on the importance of Cyber Security, growing the right IT teams, and re-shaping legacy government infrastructure to current agile architectures.
Erin Slone currently serves as Deputy Director of Illinois Funds for Outreach for Illinois Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs, where she markets $20 billion treasury management programs on behalf of over 1500 local governments. Erin spent 14 years as a public finance investment banker structuring debt products and advisory services for state and local governments and agencies across the country. She also spent eight years as a business and marketing consultant for fintech startups. Erin received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with Honors from the University of Chicago, and a Master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern. She serves as a trustee in the Village of Park Forest and a Director of multiple nonprofit organizations.
Joseph Daniels
Joseph is a 16-year veteran of the Illinois National Guard and is part of the Defensive Cyber Operations Element out of Joint Force Headquarters. Joseph brings leadership experience from Federal and State Government and the Private sector. Joseph has been involved in a volunteer effort to educate small to medium size businesses on the importance of Cyber Security, growing the right IT teams, and re-shaping legacy government infrastructure to current agile architectures.
These programs are sponsored by the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board.
FireSprinklerAssoc.org
708-403-4468
708-403-4468
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This program will inform attendees regarding new rules and developments in the Illinois OSHA regulatory system. The program will also focus on the resources for fire departments to improve learning from incidents and fatalities.
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Erik Kambarian
Erik Kambarian is Chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA). In 2019, Erik retired from Godfrey Fire Protection District where he served as a volunteer firefighter, career firefighter and officer, and fire chief. Mr. Kambarian has degrees in fire science and public administration, and is pursuing a PhD in psychology focusing on risk assessment in the fire service.
Erik Kambarian is Chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA). In 2019, Erik retired from Godfrey Fire Protection District where he served as a volunteer firefighter, career firefighter and officer, and fire chief. Mr. Kambarian has degrees in fire science and public administration, and is pursuing a PhD in psychology focusing on risk assessment in the fire service.
Succession Planning
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Presented by Karl Ottosen, Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd
This live webinar will look at the perennial question of how to handle the transition from one fire protection district administration to the next. The speaker will cover not only the topic of fire chief succession planning but also trustee succession. Tips for successful planning will be covered to guide attendees in this important process. Karl R. Ottosen has over 28 years of experience representing governmental bodies, private corporations, and individuals in a variety of labor and employment law issues. Mr. Ottosen frequently negotiates contracts with unions representing bargaining units in law enforcement, fire protection, education, public works, and other public services, as well as with private sector manufacturing units. Mr. Ottosen is regularly selected to speak at seminars and workshops on labor, employment, and local government law issues. His topics include issues in finance, litigation, anti-discrimination compliance, supervisor training, sexual harassment, violence in the workplace, and other general labor and employment concerns. Click here to register |
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Earn your CEs at your own pace. Check out IAFPD's On-Demand Library!
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You Need Policies
Presented by James Sinclair State and federal laws and regulations mandate numerous policies that all fire protection districts must have in place. Other policies are helpful and should be considered by districts as part of the "best practice" of fire protection district administration. This program will be a high-level presentation of those policies to provide participants with an understanding of the need for and benefit of the adoption of various policies and ordinances and implementing them. |
Back to Basics: Webinar Series on Finance
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
Jim Sinclair uses a "back to basics" approach to familiarize you with the three separate but interrelated parts of fire protection district finance. Now available to view at your own pace, each of these programs will also fulfill one hour of the three-hour CE requirement for those who have completed the Essential Trustee Training program.
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
Jim Sinclair uses a "back to basics" approach to familiarize you with the three separate but interrelated parts of fire protection district finance. Now available to view at your own pace, each of these programs will also fulfill one hour of the three-hour CE requirement for those who have completed the Essential Trustee Training program.
Back to Basics #3: Mind Your Tax Levy!
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
Fall is the time for the adoption of the fire protection district’s tax levy. This program will focus on the preparation of the levy including a discussion of considerations and limitations in setting the amount of the levy; estimation of equalized assessed value (tax base); the application of the Truth in Taxation Law and the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law; referendum and election matters related to tax rates and levies; and other topics pertaining to the tax levy.
Click here to order the On-Demand webinar
Click here to order the On-Demand webinar
Back to Basics #2: Financial Reporting for Fire Protection Districts
With IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
With IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
It’s their money—not yours—and you have to tell them how you spent it!
Financial reporting requirements for fire protection districts is the subject of the next IAFPD webinar on fire district finances. All fire protection districts are required to prepare various financial reports each year. These requirements can change year to year as districts’ finances change. The reporting requirements can be confusing and hard to understand. This session will sort out the various reports, when they are required, what they must contain, when they are due, and where they have to be filed or published.
Click here to order the On-Demand webinar
Financial reporting requirements for fire protection districts is the subject of the next IAFPD webinar on fire district finances. All fire protection districts are required to prepare various financial reports each year. These requirements can change year to year as districts’ finances change. The reporting requirements can be confusing and hard to understand. This session will sort out the various reports, when they are required, what they must contain, when they are due, and where they have to be filed or published.
Click here to order the On-Demand webinar
Back to Basics #1: The FUNdamentals of Fire Protection District Budgets and Appropriations
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
It is the responsibility of the Board of Trustees of each fire protection district to adopt the annual budget and appropriation ordinance on a timely basis. The Municipal Budget Law specifies that this process must be accomplished. Join us for a back-to-basics refresher for fire protection district officials. This session will give participants a look into the mandatory budget and appropriation process and take them through the process. Learn the steps required from adopting a Tentative Budget Ordinance to publishing and filing the Final Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. Receive tips on mistakes to avoid and shortcuts to make the process easier.
Click here to order the O-Demand webinar
Click here to order the O-Demand webinar
If you missed the LIVE version of any webinar, you can still view it by ordering from a full list of programs available in the Online Learning Library
Online learning is growing in demand. Your company can partner with IAFPD to keep this resource affordable for our members and get your message out. Call Karrie at 217-535-6620 to learn how.
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