Schedule of events for the MML – Maryland Municipal League Fall
Conference October 31 - November 2, 2011
For more information on the 2011 Fall Maryland Municipal
League’s Fall Legislative Conference at the Cambridge Maryland Hyatt Regency
Chesapeake Bay, including a “Complete 2011 Fall Conference Information (.pdf)”
packet, visit the MML website at www.mdmunicipal.org.
MML Fall Conference October 31 - November 2, 2011
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To bring MML’s 75th anniversary celebration to a close, the
Maryland Municipal League will return to the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake
Bay Resort for the annual MML fall conference.
This conference is first and foremost an opportunity for
city and town officials to gather, attend workshops, exchange information, and
renew acquaintances.
It is also the event where the membership discusses and
adopts the League’s legislative agenda recommended by the MML Legislative
Committee
Conference Workshops and Special Sessions
This year, attendees will have the opportunity to attend
eleven workshops, three of which are Academy core classes and three are Academy
electives. The Academy core classes at this year’s conference are Ethics, Open
Meetings, and Employment Issues.
This year’s three Academy elective workshops will address a
variety of issues of importance impacting every city or town, regardless of
size or location. An environmentally focused workshop will provide updates on
Maryland’s Watershed Implementation Plan, the ongoing effort to curtail future
growth on septic systems, and best practices for curtailing stormwater runoff
in urban settings.
A second Academy elective workshop will provide an overview
of several of Maryland’s most popular municipal grant programs. Speakers at a
third Academy elective workshop will talk about enhancing municipal business
development opportunities through the use of property tax credits and provide
an overview the Maryland’s newly developed program to expedite development
projects
There will be three additional workshops at this year’s
conference. One workshop will provide an update on Maryland’s current law
pertaining to Miss Utility and an overview of how to best implement a
stormwater utility fee; Howard County Executive Ken Ulman will discuss
Maryland’s expanding
broadband opportunities across the State; and a third
session will give attendees an overview of the just-completed Maryland
Department of Planning’s PlanMaryland initiative.
In response to feedback generated at last year’s conference,
a special session has been included in this year’s conference schedule to allow
attendees to better understand the legislative process and how to improve
interaction with members of their legislative delegation when advocating on
behalf of their municipality and the League in general.
As a follow up to the Large City and Small Town Forums held
at the 2011 annual convention in Ocean City, time has been set aside in the
conference schedule to allow elected and appointed officials from Maryland’s
municipalities to meet and discuss issues pertinent to both large and small
cities and towns
The fall conference is also the venue for several other
groups to meet. The MML Board of Directors and the Maryland Mayors Association
will both meet on Monday, October 31. The MML Legislative/Resolutions Committee
will also meet if necessary.
Please refer to the preliminary agenda on page 9 for the
specific times of these meetings
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Schedule of events for the Fall MML conference Monday
October 31, 2011
MML – Maryland Municipal League Fall Conference October 31 -
November 2, 2011 schedule of workshops, meetings and discussions slated for
Monday, October 31, 2011:
9:00 – 10:00 Orientation for Municipal Officials (OMO)
This session will provide you with everything you need to
know about how to maximize your League membership.
10:30 – 12:30 MML Board of Directors Meeting
11:30 – 12:30 Large City Forum
Municipalities of all sizes experience many of the same
issues. However, there are some issues and topics that are of special interest
to large municipalities. Network and brainstorm with a roundtable of officials
from cities, urban, suburban and rural with large populations. Representatives
from smaller cities facing urban issues are also welcome to attend.
11:30 – 12:30 Small Town Forum
Although there are issues that impact cities and towns of
all sizes, there are some issues and topics that are of special interest to
medium and smaller sized municipalities. Network and brainstorm with a
roundtable of officials from rural and suburban towns with small populations.
Representatives from larger cities with small-town flavor are also welcome to
attend.
12:00 Lunch on your own
12:00 – 4:30 Registration
12:00 – 5:00 Table Top Exhibits Open
1:00 – 2:00 Refreshment Break
1:15 – 1:45 MML Legislative and Resolutions Committee
Meeting (if needed
1:30 – 3:30 Ethics
Officials should have sufficient knowledge of their Public
Ethics Ordinance as generally required by state law. Many officials fill out
the necessary forms and assume that they have complied with the law. But, are
their day-to-day actions living up to the intent of the law? The often
fine-line differences between legal and ethical behavior will be illustrated in
small group discussions.
1:30 – 3:30 Environmental Issues
What is a “TMDL” and what does it mean to me? I keep hearing
about a “WIP” but I don’t really understand what it is.
What’s going to happen with septic systems in Maryland in
the future? These questions and more will be answered at this session where
presenters will discuss the Federal initiative to put the Chesapeake Bay on a
“pollution diet”. Attendees will also hear about the work of the Task Force on
Sustainable Growth and Wastewater Disposal.
3:45 – 4:45 Maryland Mayors Association Meeting
5:30 – 6:30 Welcome Reception
Dinner on your own
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Schedule of events for the Fall MML conference Tuesday,
November 1, 2011
MML – Maryland Municipal League Fall Conference October 31 -
November 2, 2011 schedule of workshops, meetings and discussions slated for
Tuesday, November 1, 2011:
8:00 – 12:00 Table Top Exhibits Open
8:00 – 3:30 Registration
8:00 – 9:30 Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15 Opening General Session – Overview of MML
Legislative Agenda
9:30 – 10:30 Understanding the Legislative Process
Understanding politics is an important component to
achieving success as a municipal official. This session will offer a basic
overview of how a bill becomes law in Maryland. It will also provide tips, do’s
and don’ts associated with working with your legislators, both in your
municipality and when visiting your legislators at the State capital. 10
Municipal Maryland The Academy for Excellence in Local Governance is a
voluntary certificate training program designed to help local government
officials, especially newly elected officials, meet the challenges of their
roles. Municipal participants are required to successfully complete nine core
and five electives to earn certification from the University of Maryland.
9:30 – 11:30 Show Me the Money!
Representatives from three State agencies will provide an
overview of a variety of popular and effective grant programs available to
municipalities looking to embark upon roadway safety improvements,
environmental upgrades, and community enhancements.
10:15 – 11:15 Refreshment Break
10:45 – 11:30 Managing Municipal Utilities
There were significant changes made to Maryland’s Miss
Utility law in 2010 that impact any city or town responsible for managing their
own wastewater, stormwater and water utility lines. 2010 also brought
significant changes to Maryland’s stormwater management regulations. Speakers
will provide an overview of the new Miss Utility law and also discuss whether a
municipal stormwater utility fee is a possible solution to managing escalating
stormwater management expenses.
12:00 – 1:3075th Anniversary Luncheon
1:45 – 3:45 Open Meetings
This workshop will provide an overview of the Open Meetings
Law and a review of some of the cases that have come before the Compliance
Board. Topic content will also include a look at some of the complaints filed
with the Compliance Board that were found not to be in violation of the Open
Meetings Law.
1:45 – 2:30 Broadband Expansion in Maryland
Howard County Executive Kenneth Ulman will discuss ongoing
efforts to expand broadband internet service to new areas in the State and what
it means to a local government to have expanded internet service.
2:45 – 3:45 PlanMaryland Update
Now that PlanMaryland is a reality, what exactly does it
mean to municipal officials? Representatives from various stakeholder groups
will talk about the expected impact on local governments, the environment, and
the development community.
3:00 – 4:00 Afternoon Break
4:00 – 5:00 Business Meeting
6:00 – 9:00 Reception & 75th Anniversary
“Thanksgiving Dinner
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Schedule of events for the Fall MML conference Wednesday,
November 2, 2011
MML – Maryland Municipal League Fall Conference October 31 -
November 2, 2011 schedule of workshops, meetings and discussions slated for
Wednesday, November 2, 2011:
8:30 – 10:30 Continental Breakfast
9:30 – 11:30 Maximizing Municipal Economic Development
Opportunities
Attracting and keeping businesses is critically important to
ensuring a healthy and vibrant community. This session will provide an overview
of a State program geared towards streamlining permitting and development
processes. Attendees will also learn about the more than fifty enabling
property tax credit programs and variable property tax rate options available
in Maryland to municipalities.
9:30 – 11:30 Employment Issues
This workshop will provide an overview of preferred
employment practices. The speaker will address how positions should be
advertised and interviews conducted. Learn about risk management techniques
concerning proper supervision of employees, as well as appropriate procedures
for disciplining employee
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Historic downtown Cambridge is in the midst of a
renaissance, with new restaurants, shops, and art galleries. On the second
Saturday of each month, shops and galleries stay open late with free receptions
and specials. Find out more at www.cambridgemainstreet.com.
Academy for Excellence in Local Governance
The Academy is designed as a two-year program; however,
participants may complete the requirements sooner than expected, or may use an
additional third year to complete program requirements. Payment of a onetime
$250 registration fee is required to participate in the Academy. Three core and
three elective Academy topics are included among MML’s 2011 fall conference
workshop choices. Please note that only the Academycore topics are recurring
topics with specific and required content.
The Academy extends elective credit to classes held at the
convention, fall conference and other training venues that meet Academy
elective criteria. Topics given an Academy elective designation change each
year and are designed for all conference registrants, including those who are
Academy graduates. Please refer to the Preliminary Program to see which
workshops have the Academy designation.
The Maryland Municipal League is a founding member of the
Academy. The program is administered by the Institute for Governmental Service
and Research at the University of Maryland (IGSR). If you need additional
information or a copy of your transcript, please contact Toni Jennings, Academy
Registrar, 301/405-4905, amjennin@umd.edu.
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According to the Maryland Municipal League website:
Conference Workshops and Special Sessions
This year, attendees
will have the opportunity to attend eleven workshops, three of which are
Academy core classes and three are Academy electives. The Academy core classes
at this year’s conference are Ethics, Open Meetings, and Employment Issues.
This year’s three
Academy elective workshops will address a variety of issues of importance
impacting every city or town, regardless of size or location. An
environmentally focused workshop will provide updates on Maryland’s Watershed
Implementation Plan, the ongoing effort to curtail future growth on septic
systems, and best practices for curtailing stormwater runoff in urban settings.
A second Academy
elective workshop will provide an overview of several of Maryland’s most
popular municipal grant programs. Speakers at a third Academy elective workshop
will talk about enhancing municipal business development opportunities through
the use of property tax credits and provide an overview the Maryland’s newly
developed program to expedite development projects
There will be three
additional workshops at this year’s conference. One workshop will provide an
update on Maryland’s current law pertaining to Miss Utility and an overview of
how to best implement a stormwater utility fee; Howard County Executive Ken
Ulman will discuss Maryland’s expanding
broadband
opportunities across the State; and a third session will give attendees an
overview of the just-completed Maryland Department of Planning’s PlanMaryland
initiative.
In response to
feedback generated at last year’s conference, a special session has been
included in this year’s conference schedule to allow attendees to better
understand the legislative process and how to improve interaction with members
of their legislative delegation when advocating on behalf of their municipality
and the League in general.
As a follow up to the
Large City and Small Town Forums held at the 2011 annual convention in Ocean
City, time has been set aside in the conference schedule to allow elected and
appointed officials from Maryland’s municipalities to meet and discuss issues
pertinent to both large and small cities and towns
The fall conference is
also the venue for several other groups to meet. The MML Board of Directors and
the Maryland Mayors Association will both meet on Monday, October 31. The MML
Legislative/Resolutions Committee will also meet if necessary.
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For more information on the 2011 Fall Maryland Municipal
League’s Fall Legislative Conference at the Cambridge Maryland Hyatt Regency
Chesapeake Bay, including a “Complete 2011 Fall Conference Information (.pdf)”
packet, visit the MML website at www.mdmunicipal.org.
League’s Fall Legislative Conference at the Cambridge Maryland Hyatt Regency
Chesapeake Bay, including a “Complete 2011 Fall Conference Information (.pdf)”
packet, visit the MML website at www.mdmunicipal.org.
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