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Posts for September 2019

Preparing for and Responding to Emergencies: 2019 Legislation

September 26, 2019  by  Sarah Doar
Category:  Emergency Management ,  New Legislation and Regulations

This blog post looks at SB 5514, HB 1147, and SB 5012, three pieces of recent legislation that address how local governments and law enforcement should respond during active emergencies. 

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Want Better Teamwork? Take More Breaks

September 16, 2019  by  Byron Katsuyama
Category:  Performance Management-Measurement

A recent study suggests that team members in problem-solving groups need time alone as well as face-to-face meetings to get the best possible group results. 

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New Ruling Addresses the Extent of the "Public Records" Definition

September 5, 2019  by  Flannary Collins
Category:  Court Decisions and AGO Opinions ,  Public Records Act

A new decision from the Washington State Supreme Court addresses the extent of the “Public Records” definition, which now provides more clarity for local governments. 

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Key Takeaways from the AWC Budget and Finance Management Workshop

September 4, 2019  by  Mike Bailey
Category:  Budgets and Budgeting ,  Financial Management

This blog covers some key financial management takeaways from the 2019 Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Budgeting and Financial Management Workshop.

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