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Leslie Herring, City Administrator, City of Westwood

President, Kansas Association of City/County Management

8:45-9:30 a.m.

Property Tax & Appraisal: A View from the Trenches

Let鈥檚 clear up some common misconceptions about state initiatives to reduce property taxes, modify appraisal methods, and amend the constitution. Clarity gained in this session is sure to assist your efforts to estimate your revenue and explain to your governing body and the public about what鈥檚 changing and what鈥檚 not. Bring your questions!

Clark/Armstrong

Sean Robertson, Saline County Appraiser

9:45 鈥� 10:30 a.m.

Innovative HR Practices

No better way to elevate an organization than by investing time in updating personnel policies and procedures to meet the needs of today鈥檚 workforce. Do hiring bonuses really help with recruitment and retention? What should be included in a policy about using AI chatbots? Is paternity leave really a thing? How can flexible scheduling help? Hear practical tips to enhance your daily operations from an HR director at the top of her game.

Clark/Armstrong

Jenny Turner, Human Resources Director, City of Derby

9:45 鈥� 10:30 a.m.

Economic Development & Municipal Airports 102

Is your local or regional airport an asset for business expansion and development? Every local government manager needs to know the value that a nearby municipal airport can contribute to the community鈥檚 future. Regardless of whether you participated in the recent (May 21) webinar Economic Development & Municipal Airports 101, this session is sure to offer insights into making the most of your airport assets. In addition to reviewing aviation economic development opportunities and trends, how to include your airport in your local economic development strategic plan will be highlighted.

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Tim Rogers, Principal, Rogers Airport Consulting

Lindsey Dreiling, PhD, Owner & CEO, Dreiling Aviation Services

10:45-11:30 a.m.

Enhance Effectiveness of Advisory Boards

Advisory boards have been a primary method of citizen engagement in local government for decades. But are your boards REALLY effective? Hear from two cities at different stages in their efforts to assess dozens of boards and find ways to 鈥渄o more with less鈥� and ensure staff time spent with boards is productive. 

Clark/Armstrong

Brandon McGuire, Assistant City Manager, City of Lawrence

Donte Martin, Assistant City Manager, City of Wichita

10:45 鈥� 11:30 a.m.

Managing Construction Projects

Panelists will describe the ins and outs of alternative methods of managing capital projects. Hear why newer methods like design-build and construction manager at risk are gaining in popularity over the traditional design-bid-build. Explore pros and cons from their experience through specific examples of projects unique to local governments like streets, water treatment facilities and electrical utility improvements. Bring your questions!

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Hunter White, Senior Project Manager, Hutton

Kristi Northcutt, Previous City Administrator, City of Lindsborg

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Greetings from the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs

Presentation of KACM Rising Star Scholarships

How the Kansas Data Trust can Help Communities

KACM Foundation Update

Clark/Armstrong

Stephanie Newbold, PhD, Director, Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs

Leslie Herring, KACM President

Paul Mahlberg, KMEA General Manager

Brad Mears, KMU Executive Director

Misty Bruckner, Director, Public Policy & Management Center

Courtney Christensen, Trustee

1:00 鈥� 2:15 p.m.

Alternative Employment Options

Discover innovative employment solutions for local governments facing workforce challenges in today's competitive labor market. This session explores alternative workplace arrangements including strategic staffing partnerships, recruitment process outsourcing, payroll and benefits administration outsourcing, and structured employment models such as ASO and PEO arrangements. Managers will gain practical insights into how these solutions can enhance operational efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and create flexible employment frameworks while allowing leaders to focus on their core business. Leave with actionable strategies to modernize your employment approach while optimizing resources.

Clark/Armstrong

Connor Cross, SHRM-SCP, Director of Human Resources & Payroll, Syndeo

Kate Rhea, SHRM-CP, Director of Business Development, Syndeo

1:00 鈥� 2:15 p.m.

Arts-Driven Community Development

Curious whether your community is thinking comprehensively about economic development? Learn in this session about real Kansas examples of the value of arts initiatives in communities across the state. Visual arts can be a key part of your downtown redevelopment, and performing arts can attract visitors and entertain locals. Hear about resources available at the Kansas Department of Commerce and other funding sources that may help your community.

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Kate Van Steenhuyse, Assistant Director, Kansas Arts Commission

2:30 鈥� 3:30 p.m.

Staying Within the Lines: Employment Advice from a Pro

Adapting to today鈥檚 workforce challenges requires that you know at least a little in a lot of different areas. Issues such as child labor compliance and employment termination situations can cause a lot of stress. And other employment issues, such as drug testing and responding to unemployment claims, can add to what may seem like an overwhelming plate. In this session, we鈥檒l touch on a variety of common issues that may arise with your workforce and offer some tips to protect your local government when dealing with these situations.

Clark/Armstrong

Forrest T. Rhodes, Jr., Partner, Foulston Siefkin LLP

2:30 鈥� 3:30 p.m.

Interacting with Elected Officials

From candidate orientation to creating opportunities for members of the governing body to interact with former members and elected officials at other levels of government, the role of the manager/administrator is key. Learn what鈥檚 worked and what hasn鈥檛 from Matt Allen鈥檚 20+ years of experience. Hear about the critical nature of the relationship between elected officials and staff. Learn from Shaun the ways KLC is getting involved in leadership development for local elected officials.

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Matt Allen, City Manager, City of Garden City

Shaun Rojas, Senior Director of Civic Engagement, Kansas Leadership Center