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County Budget Advocacy

County Budget Advocacy. The Role of Advisory Leadership. County Contributions. Salaries of faculty and staff – 80- 90% Operations – 10 – 20 % Utilities Building rent Supplies Computers Training. SITUATIONAL NEEDS. New anything… Budget shortfall and cuts Long-term projects.

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County Budget Advocacy

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  1. County Budget Advocacy The Role of Advisory Leadership

  2. County Contributions • Salaries of faculty and staff – 80- 90% • Operations – 10 – 20 % • Utilities • Building rent • Supplies • Computers • Training

  3. SITUATIONAL NEEDS • New anything… • Budget shortfall and cuts • Long-term projects

  4. County Budgeting Process • Phase 1 – Budget request and development • January – February • Phase 2 – Budget presentation and hearings • March – April • Phase 3 – Follow-through and relationship building –May through December

  5. County Extension Director Role • Network in strategic social and political systems. • Keep county manager informed. • Maintain good relationships in county Budget Office. • Prepare budget. • Develop and prepare advisory council.

  6. Advisory Council Role • Understand Extension budget needs. • Advise director on strategy. • Use personal network to stay informed. • Make appropriate contacts.

  7. PHASE 1 Advisory Leader Roles • Council informed of Extension budget and special requests. • Council involved with planning and conducting a Report to Commissioners

  8. PHASE 2 Advisory Leader Roles • Attend Budget Hearings. • Speak at budget hearings. • Develop strategies to handle crisis situations that develop. • Activate rapid response network as needed.

  9. PHASE 3 Advisory Leader Roles • Stay abreast of changes in political structure. • Call commissioners or manager to clarify issues informally. • Build relationships with current commissioners and manager. • Learn as much as possible about newly elected commissioners or new county manager.

  10. Report to Commissioners • Purpose is to report impacts and justify programs. • Timing is ideally during Phase 3 but many do in Phase 1 of the process. • Advisory leaders in the lead role.

  11. Rapid Response System • Activated when Extension budget is threatened. • County Director will call advisory leaders who can make a contact with a critical person. • All advisory leaders alerted of the situation.

  12. Advisory Leader DOs • Thank Commissioners for support. • Work as a team with the county director. • Develop consistent communication points. • Study elected officials interests. • Be prepared with accurate facts.

  13. Advisory Leader DON’Ts • Get discouraged if request is not funded this budget cycle. • Insult a commissioner or be rude.

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