NYCOM Regional Training Events

New Officials Workshop | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (9:30 A.M. - 2:15 P.M.)
Address: Freeport Recreation Center, Room 101, 130 East Merrick Road, Freeport, NY

This workshop will provide village and city officials with the knowledge and tools you need during your transition to public service and will enable you to hit the ground running. Seasoned officials in need of a refresher are also invited to attend. Registration includes all workshop materials and lunch.

While there is no charge for this in-person workshop, we ask that you please use the link to register so that we have an accurate headcount. This workshop is eligible for 3.0 elective credits for those enrolled in NYCOM's Elected Officials Academy.

AGENDA
9:30 a.m. - Welcoming Remarks
Mayor Robert Kennedy, Village of Freeport and Barbara Van Epps, NYCOM Executive Director

9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - The Essentials of Village/City Government
. Roles and Responsibilities of Elected and Appointed Officials
. Open Meetings Law
. Running Effective Meetings
. Handling Municipal Records
Speakers: Wade Beltramo, NYCOM General Counsel and Rebecca Ruscito, NYCOM Counsel

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Local Government Finance
. Property Taxes
. The Tax Cap
. Other Revenue Options
. State Aid
. The Budget Process
. Expenditure of Funds
Speakers: Brian Coffin, NYCOM Legislative Director and Barbara Van Epps, NYCOM Executive Director

12:15 p.m. - Networking Lunch

1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Public Integrity and Workforce Management
. Municipal Ethics
. Employee Relations
Speaker: John Mancini, NYCOM Counsel

2:15 p.m. - Workshop Concludes