
Online training without leaving your office or home.
- With a computer, internet access and speakers or a telephone, you can attend a web-based class conducted LIVE using GoToWebinar.
- Register online here and use a credit card. Once your registration has been processed, you will receive an emailed confirmation with the webinar link.
- To join the webinar, click the registration link and register with GoToWebinar.
Cost: $10 for members and $20 for non-members.
YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO GET MEMBER PRICING.
All of the webinars are one hour and will run 10:00am-11:00am.
If you choose the "bill me" option, you will not automatically receive the link. It will have to manually be sent.
Cancellation policy: Since webinars are recorded, NO REFUNDS once purchased. Contact Emily Koenigsfeld, Event & Training Specialist at emilyk@mocities.com or 573-635-9134 for the link to view after the conclusion of the live presentation.
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UPCOMING WEBINARS
May 10 - Post Disaster Recovery
June 12 - The Benefits of Native Plants
June 19 - Fundamentals of Muni Contracting
Questions?

Contact Emily Koenigsfeld
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2nd Quarter Schedule
REGISTER HERE - May 10
POST DISASTER RECOVERY: LESSONS LEARNED AND BEST PRACTICES, presented by Curt Skoog, Branch Manager, IBTS
Description: Planning for a natural disaster is a constant process. Although no disaster plan is ever perfect, localities that regularly review and update policies and procedures, staffing and stakeholders’ roles, and funding options are better able to manage the response and recovery effort when a disaster does strike.
Participants will be introduced to IBTS OnHAND, an online resource of natural disaster-related case studies, tools, and tips developed to meet the needs of stakeholders at the local level. Additionally, webinar participants will learn best practices to maximize federal disaster funding.
REGISTER HERE - June 12
THE BENEFITS OF NATIVE PLANTS FOR COMMUNITIES, presented by Carol Davit, Executive Director & Editor, Missouri Prairie Foundation
Description: Learn how plants native to Missouri can benefit cities, towns, and neighborhoods by providing sense of place, habitat for pollinators and other beneficial wildlife, address stormwater issues, and beautify.
REGISTER HERE - June 19
FUNDAMENTALS OF MUNICIPAL CONTRACTING, presented by Nathan Nickolaus, Attorney, Cunningham, Vogel & Rost, P.C.
Description: This presentation will discuss the basics of municipal contracts and purchasing, including statutory requirements, constitutional limits, conflicts of interest, competitive bidding requirements, and procurement procedures and best practices. It will also provide negotiation tips and practical recommendations to city officials regarding drafting, awarding, and executing municipal contracts. By reviewing these fundamentals, city officials will be well equipped to lawfully execute municipal contracts needed for their respective city.
NOTE: To receive your MGI credit, once you complete the webinar, please email emilyk@mocities.com. It will then be applied.
Revenue Sources & Financing Alternatives Link
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Administration
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4/12/2018
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SOURCES OF REVENUE AND FINANCING ALTERNATIVES FOR MISSOURI MUNICIPALITIES, presented by Erick Creach, Gilmore & Bell, P.C.
Description: The session will provide attendees with information regarding revenue sources available to Missouri municipalities, including taxes, user fees, fines and various other sources. Additionally, we will cover how such revenue sources can be used to finance a municipality’s on-going operations and capital improvement projects.
Will qualify for 1 hour of Revenue Sources credit in the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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How to Avoid Being Burnt by the Sunshine Law - Edw Link
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Administration
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3/6/2018
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HOW TO AVOID BEING BURNT BY THE SUNSHINE LAW - AVOIDING COMMON PITFALLS AND STAYING COMPLIANT, presented by Edward Sluys, Attorney, Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O'Keefe, P.C.
Description: This webinar will address the core principles of the Missouri Sunshine Law and discuss best practices to ensure compliance. The session will also address topics such as what constitutes public meeting and records, how public meetings are to be noticed and what documents can be closed pursuant to the Sunshine Law.
Will qualify for 1 hour of sunshine law credit in the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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Municipal Risk and Claims Realities - MIRMA Link
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2/20/2018
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MUNICIPAL RISK AND CLAIMS REALITIES, presented by Patrick Bonnot and Glenn Price, MIRMA
Description: This webinar analyzes the saga of governing the world of risk management and claims administration from a Missouri municipality’s standpoint. As our communities change over time, our residents expect local government to buck the stereotype of a slow-moving, monolithic object. Where some activities, due to high frequency/severity, dictate that municipalities contract out the specific tasks, other activities, due to low frequency/severity, allow for a more modest, managed approach. We will sift through various high-level and in-the-trenches aspects to assist in understanding which approach could be better for your municipality depending upon the service rendered.
Will qualify for 1 hour of liability and risk credit in the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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Creating and Authentic Servant Leadership Culture Link
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2/8/2018
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CREATING AN AUTHENTIC SERVANT LEADERSHIP CULTURE, presented by Ron Holifield, Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Government Resources
Description: We live in a VUCA world of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. To thrive as a leader in a VUCA world, we must lead in the constructive tension between healthy relationships and dynamic change. Servant Leadership provides the right philosophical framework for leading in this environment. This webinar will provide a practical roadmap for how to create a real and sustainable culture built on the foundation of servant leadership principles.
Will qualify for 1 hour of elective credit for the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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Conducting City Business - John Young Link
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1/12/2018
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CONDUCTING CITY BUSINESS: ORDINANCE, RESOLUTIONS, MOTIONS & PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE, presented by John Young, Hamilton Weber LLC Description: Sometimes rules for your meetings are provided by law. Sometimes you are left to fend for yourselves. This webinar will discuss the rules that a city must follow, explain the practices that many cities implement as a matter of custom, and suggest best practices for conducting effective city meetings. Will qualify for 1 hour of parliamentary procedures credit in the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
NOTE: To receive MGI credit, must email emilyk@mocities.com after you watch the webinar.
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Coaching for Performance - Dr. Mike Mowery Link
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3/9/2018
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EVERYONE NEEDS A COACH, presented by Dr. Mike Mowery, President, Servant Leadership Implementation and Executive Coaching Description: “You should spend a small amount of your time hiring your direct reports, evaluating them, exhorting them…praising them…and when necessary, firing them…For the remaining 90 percent of your time you should be doing everything you can to help your direct reports succeed. You should be the first assistant to the people who work for you.” - Steve Sample, President of USC 1991-2009 (The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership). This requires a lot of trust. It cannot just be created in a vacuum. This session will cover: Tools for Building a Coaching Culture, 3 Broad Categories of Coaching and Outline for Coaching Development. These are not meant to be strict rules to follow, but guidelines that can give the coaching meeting structure. Will qualify for 1 hour of Elective credit for the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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Fundamentals of Muni Gov - Christine Bushyhead Link
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11/20/2017
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FUNDAMENTALS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, presented by Christine Bushyhead, Bushyhead LLC Description: Will qualify for 1 hour of Fundamentals of Municipal Government credit for the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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Business Retention and Expansion - Sallie Hemenway Link
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11/20/2017
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BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION (BRE), presented by Sallie Hemenway, Missouri Department of Economic Development Description: Look behind you! While all eyes are focused on attracting new business your existing businesses are steadily fueling your local economy. This session provides specific tools and action steps communities can take to ensure existing businesses have what they need to grow and thrive. Will qualify for 1 hour of Economic Development credit for the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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Ethics - Patricia Churchill Link
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8/23/2017
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ETHICS, presented by Patricia Churchill, Director of Regulatory Affairs, AT Government Strategies
Description: This seminar will cover key concepts of ethics, conflicts of interest, and nepotism, as well as recent legislative developments and court decisions of particular interest to municipal government officials. Will qualify for 1 hour of Ethics credit for the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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Planning and Zoning - Paul Martin Link
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7/27/2017
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PLANNING AND ZONING, presented by Paul Martin, Attorney, Paul Martin P.C. Description: From conditional use permits, to PUDs and BZAs, this session will provide an overview of how planning and zoning is supposed to work, as well as discuss some common pitfalls. Will qualify for 1 hour of Planning and Zoning credit for the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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The Need for Servant Leadership - Dr. Mike Mowery Link
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5/11/2017
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THE NEED FOR SERVANT LEADERSHIP, presented by Dr. Mike Mowery, President of Servant Leadership Implementation, Strategic Government Resources Description: Two things are causing the need for Servant Leadership to be more pronounced than ever. The Term VUCA World - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous The changing demographics of the workforce. Boomers are exiting stage left, Millennials are entering stage right. Managing the Millennials by Espinoza discusses the character traits of effective managers and challenged managers. This kind of climate is calling for a new approach in leadership. Will qualify for 1 hour of Elective credit for the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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Personnel Law - David Davis Link
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4/6/2017
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PERSONNEL LAW, presented by David Davis, Davis Law, LLC Description: This webinar will provide an overview of personnel law for public entities. The webinar will highlight some of the differences between personnel law as applied to public entities versus private entities. Any municipal official who deals with supervising employees or who makes hiring, discipline or employment terminations should consider attending. Will qualify for 1 hour of Personnel Law credit for the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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Public Works Contracting - Susan McGreevy Link
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3/15/2017
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Priority Based Budgeting - Jon Johnson Link
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3/9/2018
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PRIORTIY BASED BUDGETING - LEADING YOUR ORGANIZATION TO MEANINGFUL CHANGE, presented by Jon Johnson, Center for Priority Based Budgeting Description: Applying the "new lens" of Priority Based Budgeting has led over 100 cities, counties and special districts across the United States and Canada to make meaningful change in their communities. PSS is recognized by ICMA, the Alliance for Innovation and the Government Finance Officers Association as a Leading Practice. Hear from the experiences of local government managers who have effectively supported challenging elected officials, incentivized departments to take ownership and action, engaged citizens in a role of influence, and created successful partnerships. These PBB pioneers are here to help your organization create substantial change. Will qualify for 1 hour of Budget credit for the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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Building Trust - Dr. Mike Mowery Link
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3/9/2018
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BUILDING TRUST, presented by Dr. Mike Mowery, President of Servant Leadership Implementation, SGR Description: We have all seen the negative impact that a lack of trust can cause on a team or in an organization.
Often when speaking with mid-managers and supervisors, they are the ones who are most affected by the difficulties of trust. They are caught in the middle between management and front line employees. Both groups think the middle managers SHOULD be on their side, and both groups FEEL like the mid-managers are more sympathetic with the other side. (Probably like Referees feel at a football or basketball game.) However, just the fact that we can talk about “sides” in this context demonstrates the problem with trust in our organizations. Will qualify for 1 hour of Elective credit for the Municipal Governance Institute (*MGI).
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Building Inclusion by Ending Workplace Bullying Link
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3/27/2018
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BUILDING INCLUSION BY ENDING WORKPLACE BULLYING, presented by Catherine Mattice, International speaker, author, consultant and trainer
Description: We are seeing a lot of distrust and anger on the news. Communities are fighting over statues, raging over police behavior, and posting "me too" on their social media. Indeed, we are in an emotional time right now. With all this focus on sexual harassment and racism, we've missed one very crucial behavior that has to stop too: workplace bullying. Workplace bullying is aggressive communication, humiliation and manipulation that results in depression, anxiety, and stress for targets and witnesses. It harms productivity and customer service, and damages the organization's culture.
Attendees will learn how to stop workplace bullying and create a more respectful, inclusive work environment. Attendees will learn:
How to define workplace bullying and how close it is to harassment and workplace violence How to implement a health workplace
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Shared Services - Curt Skoog Link
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1/12/2018
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SHARED SERVICES: HELPING JURISDICTIONS WITH CAPACITY, CONSISTENCY AND EFFICIENCY, presented by Curt Skoog, Branch Manager, IBTS Description: Your jurisdictions may struggle with having resources to provide quality and timely services such as building department services. A shared approach provides a way for municipalities to join together to share the cost of some or all of these services, maximize building department efficiencies, and hire/retain the best resources to service citizens and the building community. This session will explain how this approach works, how to plan and implement shared building department services and how doing so can help to capacity, consistency and efficiency.
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Legislative Wrap-Up - Richard Sheets Link
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Administration
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9/28/2017
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Use Tax Explained - Stuart Haynes Link
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Administration
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9/28/2017
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The Future of Retail - John Brancaglione Link
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9/28/2017
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