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First-Time Attendees

First-Time Attendees. FLC Annual Conference Orlando World Center Marriott August 11-13, 2011. What is the League?. Association for Florida’s Cities, Towns and Villages; Charter Counties Eligible Governed by a Board of Directors

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First-Time Attendees

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  1. First-Time Attendees FLC Annual Conference Orlando World Center Marriott August 11-13, 2011

  2. What is the League? • Association for Florida’s Cities, Towns and Villages; Charter Counties Eligible • Governed by a Board of Directors • Created in 1922 to Lobby, Foster Cooperation and Sharing, and to Provide Information • HQ in Tallahassee; Office in Orlando for Insurance & Technology Services

  3. More About the League • 160+ Staff; one of the Largest in Nation • Work Closely with National League of Cities • Hold Annual Conference every August; Legislative Conference each November • Only a general-purpose government providing municipal services can join the League; most do every year

  4. League Governance • Board comprised of 3 officers; past presidents; district directors from 14 districts and 2 other seats • Elected for one year • Appoint executive director each year • Board sets League policies and is guided by Strategic Plan

  5. FLC Legislative Process • Policy Committees Consider State Legislative Positions • Federal, Commemorative Resolutions go to Resolutions Committee • FLC Goal: Year-round Advocacy • President appoints Legislative Committees

  6. Business at the Conference • Five Policy Committees Met Today - more work in the Fall. Business Session Saturday: Voting Delegates consider resolutions, elections, other business—only one delegate per municipality (if you have questions about your city’s delegate: check at registration)

  7. Other Conference Events • Concurrent Workshops: 4 Rounds Friday; 1 session Saturday • General & Plenary Sessions: Hear Keynote Speakers • Networking all day Friday – room available • Luncheon and Installation of President on Saturday; Closing Event Saturday night

  8. Getting the Most out of the Conference • Attend everything you can – plan your day with the “At a Glance” • Ask staff (ribbons) questions • Sit with folks you don’t know—meet new people! • Order recordings for sessions you missed • Web site will have hand-outs next week • Share what you learn when you get home!

  9. Resource Center - Friday • Has information from state and federal agencies, plus regional entities • Grants, technical assistance, new programs – this is the showcase! • Preview a copy of the FLC Resource book, which is mailed to every city in mid-August • Talk one-on-one with state and federal agency representatives

  10. Conference Tips • Wear your badge EVERYWHERE. • Keep your program handy! • Sit with people you don’t know – networking matters! • Come by Registration Desk with Questions

  11. Getting Involved • Policy Committees – talk to “veteran” officials to see if you would be interested • Read Publications and Visit Web Site – Resource Page • Attend Local and Regional League Meetings at home • Visit Web Site for Advocacy Tips • Know Your Legislators!

  12. Thank you for Attending the Conference! • Please contact the League if we may be of assistance to YOU

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