Last updated on August 28, 2008

August 27, 2008

State Legislature Update

Time is Running Out!

NEW YORK STATE CONFERENCE OF MAYORS

53RD FALL TRAINING SCHOOL

FOR CITY AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS

September 15-19, 2008 - Crowne Plaza

LAKE  PLACID

There are so many components to the Fall Training School that make up this unique training event -- a variety of sessions, the ability to receive
certifications, and ample networking opportunities. Don't miss out!

Please click here for details and registration materials.

SAVE THE DATE

NYCOM's Public Works Training School

October 20-23, 2008

Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs

At this year's school in Saratoga Springs your public works staff will:  Network with their peers; Learn from experts in public works; Gain continuing education and training specific to public works; Earn contact hours for renewing drinking and wastewater licenses; Meet consultants and vendors who specialize in public works; and Learn to stretch resources with new ideas and innovations.

Please click here for details and registration materials.

Natural Gas Exploration Symposium A Huge Success

More than one-hundred and ninety city, village, town and county officials from across New York’s Southern Tier and Catskill regions convened in Binghamton on August 12, 2008 for a first in the state comprehensive one-day symposium that addressed the myriad issues and concerns local officials are facing as it relates to the Marcellus Shale natural gas exploration. The symposium, which drew extensive press coverage, provided effected NYCOM members with a well-balanced perspective on the economic, infrastructure, health and land use issues surrounding natural gas exploration. Many of the speakers at the symposium have been generous enough to provide NYCOM with links to their presentations (see below).

Gas Well Development and Regulatory Requirements of the Susquehanna River Basin - Susquehanna River Basin Commission (pdf)

Safeguarding the Public's Drinking Water - DOH (pdf)

Appalachian Spring - AAPG (pdf)

Value of Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Supplies to New York's Region - Northeast Gas Association (pdf)

Nominations are being accepted for the second annual New York State CIO of the Year Award, honoring a state or local government Chief Information Officer

The award will be presented in conjunction with the 2008 Government Technology Conference (GTC) East to be held on Monday, September 22, 2008 at the Empire State Convention Center. The CIO of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding public sector Chief Information Officer.

For submissions and further details on the award, please visit www.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/18121_6800353/62107/ or contact
mtorn@govtech.com.

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