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My Experience Becoming an Ag Commissioner

My Experience Becoming an Ag Commissioner. Jim Allan Solano County AgriculturalCommissioner Sealer of Weights and Measures. It’s Good to be the King!. Mel Brooks – “History of the world Pt. 2”. …and did you exchange- a walk on part in the war; for a lead role in a cage?.

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My Experience Becoming an Ag Commissioner

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  1. My Experience Becoming an Ag Commissioner Jim Allan Solano County AgriculturalCommissioner Sealer of Weights and Measures

  2. It’s Good to be the King! • Mel Brooks – “History of the world Pt. 2”

  3. …and did you exchange-a walk on part in the war;for a lead role in a cage? • Pink Floyd “Wish you were here”

  4. Application • Practice! • Less confrontational than license interview • Interview with - Board of Supes - CAO - Headhunter

  5. Better Lucky than Smart • Good luck!

  6. Negotiation • Appointment vs. Contract • Salary • Perks – MIP’s etc. • Longevity • Retirement • Tech/Communications • Transportation • Relocation

  7. Getting Started • New County vs. Promotion

  8. Getting Started, cont. • Make sure your house is in order • Do everything CACASA suggests • Incrementalize change • Seek positive publicity • Walk the Board for controversial items • Understand the corporate culture • Enjoy your job • Flex your networking muscles

  9. Closing comments • Questions ?/?/?

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