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Ethical Challenges Facing Local Governments in 2020

River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 33950
February 21, 2020, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
ICMA Practices: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 13

Program Summary

In the last decade, the advent of social media and other technical advances has challenged local governments to effectively respond to evolving issues; all which have an ethical component that must be considered and defined. Building and sustaining a culture of ethics becomes even more important with the discretion employees must have to fulfill their ever changing public service duties. To define and discuss these ethical challenges, a distinguished and diverse panel of local government managers has been put together to provide an informative and interactive program for attendees. FCCMA members are encourage to register key staff members to attend this important program and to be prepared to contribute to this discussion.

Note: attendance will satisfy FCCMA's annual four-hour ethics training requirement.

Panelists
• George Brown, Deputy City Manager, Boca Raton
• Noah Powers, Town Manager, Orchid
• Nick Mims, City Manager, Fort Pierce
• Howard Tipton, County Administrator, St. Lucie County
• Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney, St. Lucie County

Click here to register. The cost of the training is $49 for members/non-members, $15 for students. The training will include lunch. The deadline to register is February 14.

Planning and Zoning Trends and Innovations
Robbins Lodge, 4005 S. Hiatus Road, Davie, FL 33330
February 28, 2020, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
ICMA Practices: 8, 9, 10

Program Summary
Presenters from Calvin, Giordano and Associates will, among other things, discuss planning trends and innovations relative to parking for new development, generational shifts to be considered in development, and lessons learned from mixed-use developments. The second part of this program will summarize practical applications and innovations from recent developments in the town of Davie. This FCCMA program is geared toward managers and key staff members involved in planning and development within their communities and students of planning and public administration interested in "real application" of current trends in this discipline.

Panelists
• Sarah Sinatra Gould, AICP, Planning Director, Calvin, Giordano and Associates
• Jim Hickey, AICP, Planning Administrator, Calvin, Giordano and Associates
• Alex David, AICP, Planning Director (Miami Office), Calvin, Giordano and Associates
• Richard Lemack, Town Administrator, Davie
• Phillip Holste, Assistant Town Administrator/CRA Director, Davie

Click here to register. The cost of the training is $49 for members/non-members, $15 for students. The training will include lunch. The deadline to register is February 21.

True Colors Assessment
City of Palm Bay Community Annex Meeting Room, 120 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
February 28, 2020, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
ICMA Practices: 3, 4, 5, 13, 14

Program Summary
True Colors is described as a communication model that is deeply rooted in personality typing and temperament - It's not an intelligence test! Participants will explore how they are wired, how they engage with others, what drives them and what frustrates them. The goal is to have fun and make this session accessible to everyone! Ultimately, recognizing and understanding our differences promotes greater acceptance and improved relationships. All participants will receive take-away materials to help with further study and practical application of lessons learned. We all adapt and change over time. This approach to assessing personality and communications is very simple and easy compared to other programs. Attendees are welcomed from all levels of governments.

Presenter
John Muller, the Gehing Group

Click here to register. The cost of the training is $49 for members/non-members, $15 for students. The training will include lunch. The deadline to register is February 21.