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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.
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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.
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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.
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Click here to order the self-paced program
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