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By Donald Murrayassociate legislative director

County News went to press,

had learned that at least 16 state

general had certified one or

of their counties as "disparate

under the Ixtcaj LawBlock Grant Pmgram.

counties certified by the state

general, city and countywillbe required to file

plan in order to be

receive block grant funds.

jurisdictions will be

+reasonable period to submit

plans, which must be signed byaffected chief executives. In the

unlikelycircumstance thatacitycotjnty cannot work out a mutu-

The formula targets high crime areas, but fails to

consider the division of responsibility between cities

and counties in dealing with violent crime.

ally acceptable funding plan, none ofthe affected jurisdictions would re-

ceiveblockgrantfunds,andthefundswould revert to the U.S. Treasury.

The Local Law EnforcementBlock Grant Program was created as

part of the FY96 Omnibus Appro-priation Act (P.L. 104-34). It pro-

vides $424 millionin direct grants to

cities and counties to prevent and

control violent aime.Although NACo strongly supports

the concept of dhect, flexible block

grant funding to local governments,

the association has been very criticalof

the block grant formula. The formula

targets high crime areas, but fails to

consider the division of responsibility

between cities and counties in dealing

with violent crime. NACo has long

advocated that the use ofcriminal jus-

lice expenditure data is the best way to

measure governmental responsibility

and to systematically distribute the

block grant funds.

Under the formula, medium- tolarge-sized cities witha high volume

ofserious crime tend to receive most

See DISPARA TE, page 3

Co Second VP DickCecil loses localelection

sunties labeled "disparate" in16statesties', counties ordered to collaborate on crime fighting funds

Transportation funding bill

heads for president's desk

By Robert Fogelassociate legislative director

Congress gave final approval

on Sept. 18 to the FY97 Trans-

portation appropriations billand

sent it to President Clinton for his

expected signature.The measure increases over-

all transportation spending by

$ 1.3 billion,withhighwayslead-

ing the way with an $ 18 billionfunding level —the highest ever.

This should mean more funds forcounty transportation programs."Funding forhighways and mass

transit was one ofNACo's legis-lative priorities this year. Given

the budget climate, we did better

than we ever expected," said

Larry Naake, NACo's executive

director.Normally, final funding lev-

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By Ed Fergusondeputy executive director

k Cecil, NACo second viceand councilman from

Castle County, Del., was de-

in a close primary electionon Sept. 7. Cecil has

as an elected official foryears.

lman Cecil just last Julythe most closely contested

for NACo vice presidentthe association's history. His

election loss was nearlyclose: winner Robert Weiner

53.1 percent of the vote;46.9 percent. Voter turnout

low.

have enjoyed my close asso-

with NACo and its mem-over the last 20 years, and

sincerely miss the assncia-and those relationships,"

Dick Cecd

Cecil commented. "I only regret

that I couldn't have servedlonger."

"Dick Cecil has made many

lasting contributions to the bet-

terment of counties through his

many years of service to NACo

and county government," added

Larry Naake, NACo executivedirector. "His defeat will be a

great loss to New Castle Countyas well as NACo."

Cecil's departure from elected

county office means that the office ofNACo second vice president willbecome vacant at the same time. Ac-

cording to a recent change in Dela-

ware state law, Cecil willvacate his

county office on Nov. 6, however,

the county has appealed to the state

legislature to delay his departure un-

til possibly January 1997.

Questions have been raised re-

garding the procedure to be fol-lowed in fillingthat vacancy, and

outside counsel has been retained

to advise the association as towhatproceduretofollow. NACo's

bylaws provide that all NACo of-

ficers shall be elected officials.When an individual no longer

See DICKCECIL, page 4

els determined by a conference

committee are a compromise,somewhere between the levels in

the House and Senate appropria-tions bills. This year, the final

funding level for highways and

mass transit programs were

higher than either the Senate or

House bill. For highways, this

means an $ 18 billionprogram forFY97, which is $ 350 millionhigherthan the SenateandHouse

bills and $450 millionmore than

the current-year funding. These

funds willbe spent in a variety ofcategories, including county-eli-

gible programs such as the sur-

face transportation and bridge

programs.Transit funding was also

higher than either the Senate or

House bill. At $4.382 billion,transit will be funded at $330

million above the FY96 level;

almost all of the new spendingwill be directed to capital im-provement programs. Section

3 capital discretionary grants

go up $235 million to $ 1.9 bil-lion, Section 9 capital formulagrants are up $ 100 million to

$2.2 billion, operating assis-

tance is frozen at $400 million,and Section 18 rural transit is

increased from $5 million to

$ 110 million.The Airport Improvement

Program, which funds capital

projects at county and city-owned airports, was increased

$ 10 million to $ 1.46 million,also higher than either the

House or Senate bills. Amtrakwas provided with $760 mil-lion for FY97, up $ 10 million.Capital programs went up and

operating subsidies down.

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Beach County (Fts.) Commissioner Caroltestifying on bshed cf NACo at the Senate's

hearing on ISTEA rssuthcrizstion, rsisys theof the program tc local government.

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Rnswww rwsSrswwesrkrmlsm>mwa~Associate Legislative Director Msriiins Ssnz pre-

sents sn update on federal guidelines for welfare

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snd Senate conferees for the Energy sndtjieter Development spprcpristicns bill reject s

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Congressspprcpristesmcrsthsn31 biiiicntcststssfor their drinking water systems.

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Hennepin County, Minn. reports in on its Commu-

nity Countdown 2000 activities.pages S

NACc On the Move, NACc Services Newspage f1

Research News, County Services Newspsgs 12

Technology News, Membership Newspegs 13

News From the Nation's Counties, Neat Psircs

Commentarypsgs 14

Notices, Jcb Market

A bill that would establish s discounted, postal rata

for certain local government mailings hss been

Introduced in the House.

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County News, September 30, 1

NACO testifies at Senate's initial ISTEA hearingcounty and other local govern-ments reduce congestion and pol-lution."

Speaking for rural counties, she

stated, "there is a national inter-est in ensuring that the 2,000 ru-ral counties in the United Stateshave good transportation systemsso that these jurisdictions can re-main connected to the rest of thecountry and that industries suchas agriculture, tourism, mining,and timber can thrive." She addedthat the federal highway and tran-sit program has generated a tre-mendous amount of funds foreco-nomic development in counties.

ISTEA, the federal highwayand transit program, expires injust over one year, on Sept. 30,1997. Both the Senate, the Houseof Representatives and U.S. De-partment ofTransportation (DOT)willbe developing legislative pro-posals.

By Robert Fogelassociate legislative director

The Senate Environment andPublic Works Committee held itsfirst hearing on the reauthoriza-tion of the Intermodal SurfaceTransportation Efficiency ActgSTEA) on Sept. 11. NACo was

included in this kickoffevent forthis very important piece of legis-lation and was represented byPalm Beach County (Fla.) Com-missioner Carol Roberts, whoserves as chair ofNACo's Trans-portation and Telecommunica-tions Steering Committee.

Roberts told the committee ofthe importance of federal and na-tional support in the funding ofhighways, bridges and transit sys-tems. "In urban and suburban ar-eas," Roberts said, "federal par-ticipation through ISTEA helps

Hon. Roberts

Photo by Robert Poget

At a Sept. 11 hearing before the Senate Environment and PublicWorks Committee, Palm Beach County (Fla.) Commissioner CarolRoberts, chair of NACo's Transportation and TelecommunicationsSteering Committee, reminds senators of the importance of federalfunding for transportation.

Flow control rider stripped from appropriations billfusing was that House appropriatorshave a standing practice that theywon't attach substantive issues tomoney bills without the concurrenceof the chairman of the committeewith subject-matter jurisdiction.Given the continued adamant oppo-sition to adding an interstate waste/flow control amendment to the billby House Commerce CommitteeChairman Thomas Bliley (R-Va.),Myers would not create a precedent.

Four conferees on the appro-priations conference commitee dis-

agreed with their chairman, and

urged that the amendment be con-sidered. Representatives PeterVisclosky (D-Ind.), Rodney

Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.) and JimBunn (R-Ore.) all spoke in favor ofthe amendment. Rep. JosephKnollenberg (R-Mich.) said that he

would consider supporting theamendment, but only ifit were theHouse version, not the Senate, sincethe House version contains aMichi-gan-specific fixon flow controL

Myers'enate counterpart onthe appropriations conference com-mittee, Senator Pete Domenici (R-N.M.), was unwilling to risk an

impasse with Myers on the issue,so he agreed to drop the matter.

The next steps willdepend uponwhether Sen. Coats or another sena-

tor is willing to try to attach an

amendment to some other bill thatis on the Senate floor. Another pos-sibility is to try to amend another

appropriations bill that has not yetpassed, or add an amendment to an

end-of-session continuing resolu-tion on unresolved spending issues.

WithCongress scheduled to adjournfor 1996 by Oct. 4, time is runningouL

As has happened throughout the

last several Congresses, the failureof the congressional delegations ofNew York and four Midwesternstates to resolve their differences on

the out-of-state waste titleofthe billcontinues to serve as a barrier to

passage of a bill.

By Diane S. Sheaassociate legislative director

The House and Senate confereeson the Energy and Water Develop-ment appropriations bill refused toadd a flow controVinterstate wasteamendment to the Energy and WaterDevelopment FY97 appropriationsbillSept. 11. Despite a personal pleafrom Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) and

others, the chairman of the confer-encecommittee, Representative John

Myers (R-Ind.), refused to considereither the Senate version ofthe billora similar House version.

Rep. Myem'tated reason for re-

Discounted postage rate bill for local governments introducedcounties must rase taxes or reas-

sign resources to absorb the hike.Marion County (Ind.) Treasurer

Mary "Dubbie" Buckler, RoanokeCounty (Va.) Treasurer AlfredAnderson and NACo AssociateLegislative Director Ralph Taborlobbied this issue on the Hill re-cently and were instrumental in thedrafting process.

The bill is simply worded in itsfiled form in order to escalate nego-tiations with the U.S. Postal Serviceregarding specific schedules or dis-counts. Representative McIntoshanticipates amending the legisla-tion in the next Congress to incor-porate specific recommendations.

A survey done by the NationalAssociation of County Treasurersand Finance Officers (NACTFO),along with mail volume informa-

Buckler, Anderson and Taboried several additional

mbers forsupport ofH.R.st are receptive. NACo'e Director Larry Naaketter last week to all mem-

the House urging them tocosponsorship of H.R.

ACo members are urgedto contact theircongressman and

encourage them tocosponsor H.R.4136.

Because postal rate in-creases have historically

been greater than theamount by which counties

can correspondingly raise lo-cal taxes, this bill would de-

fray the impact offuture increases on

local government. NACo andNACTFOcontend the rate reductioncould be absorbed within new rate

classifications and emphasize theyare not seeking a federal subsidy tooffset a special discounted first-class

postage rate for select local govern-mental mailings.

I have lobbHouse me4136. Mo

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By Mary "Dubbie" Bucklertreasurer

Marion County, Ind.

Indiana Representative DavidMcIntosh (R) last week filed a billto require that the U.S. Postal Ser-vice establish a discounted, presortfirst-class postage rate for specific,mandated local government mail-ings.

H.R. 4136 embodies the pur-pose ofaNACo resolution adoptedin 1995. The billaddresses the needto curb the impact of existing un-funded mandates. Currently, coun-ties are required to utilize the U.S.Postal Service for such mandatorymailings as property tax statements,tax bills, summons and jury dutypay. Yet when postage hikes occur,

tion provided by the U.S. PostalService, suggest that the fiscal im-pact on the Postal Service would be

minimal.Joining Representative McIntosh

in filling H.R. 4136 are Virginia

Representatives RobertGoodlatte(R)and Tom Davis (R), and CaliforniaRepresentative Gary Condit (D).

County News invites Letters to the EditorIfyou have a compliment, complaint or different point of view,let us know. Please include a phone number with your letter.Mail or fax to: County News, NACo, 440 First St., N.W.,Washington, DC 20001-2080, 202/393-2630.

The House has alreadyover a dozen hearings and

ceived NACo testimonywhile the DOT has held 14

gional hearings, where they Iheard from county officialsSept. 11 hearing was the firstportunity for the Senate to I

focusing on the legislation,ISTEA has given many

ties more "ownership" of the

eral transportation program stat

strengthening the role countyficials have in the projecttion and funding process,larly in suburban and urbanshe explained. She called for

even broaderroleforcountycials when ISTEA isand at the same timethe committee that "any effuu

remove local officials fromrole would undermine theirport for a national program."

In terms of strengthening -'county officials'ole inselection and funding,concentrated on smaller and

counties. She explained thatsome county officials ofcounties had been broughtthe project selection and

process by state departnigintt

transportation, others had

NACo policy, she related,for strengthening the of,

ments for participation byofficials in all areaspopulation.

Addressing the issue oflution or turnback of the

gas tax authomty to theRoberts told the senate

tee that NACo is opposed tu

proposal. "I do not beliei)e

the 50 state legislatures and

ernors will raise state gas

enough to replace anyhighway and transit fundswould be eliminated througg

turnback proposal." She

raised the ongoing problem of

tax diversion, which would beu

acerbated if the gas tax was

volved to the states.

In addition to Roberts the

lect group of witnesses for

hearing included U.S.of Transportation FedericoGov. George Allen ofGov. Paul Patton ofMayor BillCampbell ofGa.; and Prince George's

Cuui'Md.)

Council Chair STl

DelGiedice, representing the

tional Association ofCouncils.

With Congress adjourning

early October hearings on

are likely to stop until the

Congress convenes in Jauusu

1997. This three to fourperiod is an excellent time

NACo members to reach uut

their senators andon the ISTEA issue.

(For a copy ofNACo's

policy and recent testimony,

tact Berry Thomas ai 202/I/

4209,)

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News, September 30, 1996

re.'ee

that could cover this population.We have been informed that this

rnay be thecase inIMinoisandTexas,

forexsm pie. Itisunknown whetherIhe states that do have a categorythat could cover this populationwoukl have to recertify the indi-viduals who lose SSI coverage.

By Marilina Sanzlegislative director

fhop following is an update on

reform implementationthe country, indud-

feeleral guidelines and county

slate activities.News willcontinue to

you informed ss federalare handed down and

aad state governmentsthem out.

ini

Food stamp changesThere has been s great deal of

confusion about the imphunenta-

tion of many of the food stamp

changes, in part because many ofthe law's new requirements were

dfective upon enactment Contrib-uting to the onfussion was a grace

period for quality control errorsand tbe immigration provishns,

The Department of Agricul-ture gave states a 12IMsy grace

period forqualitycontrol forthose

that have implemented the law'

changes within 30 days of enact-

ment, or Sept. 22. States thatimplement sometime between the

30 days and the 120 days get a

prorated grace period. It seems

that some states interpreted the

guidelines to mean that the provi-sions had to be implemented bySept. 22 inorder to qualify foranyof the grace period.

The immigration provisions

added to the confusion because

the law states that legal immi-grants will be denied eligibilitywhen they are recertifieeL Since itwilltake a while to develop a pro-cess fordetermining alien eligibil-

ity, the department has allowed

states to extend the recertiTication

period, but not beyond Aug. 22,

1997. The department is expected

to provide further guidance on

this section, but the date for this

action is unknown.Some states, such ss Virginia

and Iowa, are already trying to

implement thisprovision. TIeegreat-

est~seemstohaveoccurredin California, where the counties

were given three days toimplement

the new provisions. On Sept. 19,

California offidals were told that

they do not have to implement Ibis

provision untilfurtherdarifecabon,snd that the 120day grace period

willbe extended accordingly.Since departmental guidelines

are sent to state directors, coun-

ties receive their informationthirdhand, snd often based on a

state's interpretation. This has

been a problem in the past forcounty-administered programsand is not limited to the Depart-

ment of Agriculture. As a result,

NACo is asking the federal gov-

ernrnent to send us the guiddines

that are sent to the states, so that

they csn be sent directly to the

state associations of counties.

(For moreinformarion, contact

Marilina Sang ar 202/942-4260.)

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)ffi . plans for theAssistance to

Families (TANF)Grantmustsubmit their TANF

by July I, 1997, but the fed-

spending by state for the full

year cannoi exceed the block

allocation. As a result, many

are~ to submit theirUrtI

as early as possible.

II'fsept 24,feve~t I dtlei

illlntheirplsns: Massachu-

Iiiichigan, Ohio, Vermont,ling

Wijeonsin. The Health andsag

lintfi

Services Department ex-

fii toreceiveasubstantialnum-nlli yire

,i„ofstate plans by Oct. 1.

Illll'ome states, however, the

sis likely to take longer.

such state is New York. Theis expected to call for a

session of the legislatureNovemberelections,and

possible that it will taketo develop a plan.

Care DevelopmentGrant

Voder the new law, the chiM

thatcreatea new inte-

program take effect Oct 1.

, states do not bove tosub-ca%.'lall

July 1, 1997. In order to pro-with the initial prxegram ago-

HHS asked states tosubmitapplkstion form by

20. Allstates have compliedthis request, and the depart-

to make the state allo-

without any funding dis-

ih

questionsThere are many unanswered

about Medicaid, par-he reference to the imrni-

provisions. One of the is-stems from the denial of

Security Income.this program provides cat-

eligibilityfor Medicaid,could be some instancesthe individual could also

Medicaid coverage. Thewould not necessarily

ehgibility ifbeisbe meels any

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IIj/ELFARE REFORM UPDATE

Reform efforts underway

across the countrycally needy" in their Medicaid plan

By Ray Kempistylegislative intern

House and Senate conferees re-

cently agreed to appropriate $ 1.275

billion in FY96 and FY97 funds to

the states for the State RevolvingLoan Fund (SRF) drinking water

system allocations.The SRF funding is a part of the

FY97 VA-HUDappropriations billthat is expected to be enacted before

the end of the fiscal year —Sept. 30,

1996. After the billbecomes law, the

appropriated $ 1.275 billion will be

available to states from the EPA to be

used as loans for local drinking water

system improvements.Considerable pressure is on for

all appropriations bills, includingthe $ 84.7 billion VA-HUD mea-

sure, as the planned Oct. 4 congres-

sional recess approaches. Both the

Senate and House of Representa-

tives agreed separately to restore

$725 million in FY96 SRF fundingthat was derailed when the Safe

Drinking Water Act Amendments

of 1996 were not passed by the

required deadline. The two bodies

Estimated funding levels for combined

FY96/FY97 drinking water SRF state allocations

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were $ 100 million apart on FY97

funding, however, with the House

having approved $450 million and

the Senate $550 million. The con-

ference committee accepted the

higher Senate figureEPA will allocate the funds to

states based on the formula used to

distribute public water system su-

pervision grants. (See the graph

above for an estimate of how the

funds will be allocated by state.)

Regulations detailing the proce-

dures required to obtain the SRF

funds from the EPA have not yet

been developed.

DISPARATE f,...,. 1

of the funds. This occurs despite the

fact that counties share the responsi-

bility for administering local justicesystems with cities and spend the

bulkoftheircriminal justice resources

withinmunicipalboundariesonfunc-tions such as probation, courts, pros-

ecution, indigent defense, drug treat-

ment and jail incarceration.In response to NACo's criticism

of the block grant formula, twomembers of the House JudiciaryCommittee, Representative Steve

Chabot (R-Ohio) and Representa-

tive Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), both

former elected county officials,crafted a "safety valve" provisionto protect counties from major dis-

parities in the formula. The provi-sion called on the state attorney

general to resolve disparate alloca-tions.

The favorable attorney general rul-

ings occurred in the states ofArkansas,

California, Colorado, Georgia, Louisi-

ana, Michigan, Mississippi, New

Mexico, New York, North Carolina,

Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota,

Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.

The most sweeping ruling was

issued inCalifornia by Attorney Gen-

eral Daniel E. Lungren, who certified

19 counties as "disparate jurisdic-tions" —or all counties that were

potentially eligible for certification.

In South Carolina, Greenwood,Allendale and Marion counties were

certified.In Texas, the nine counties that

sought certification and received ap-

proval were Bexar, Dallas, Ector,

Galveston, Harris, Jefferson,Nacogdoches, Nueces and Travis.

In South Dakota, the largest

county —Minnehaha —sought

certification and gained approval

almost immediately after the attor-

ney general conferred with city of-ficials.

In Mississippi, the attorney gen-

eral ruled in favor of Hinds, Lau-

derdale and Forrest counties.Oklahoma's attorney general

ruled that he lacked sufficient en-

abling authority to make a ruling.In Michigan, Berrien and

Muskegon counties were certified.

A number of counties resolved

their differences without the attor-

ney general issuing a formal ruling.

In the state of Washington, for ex-

ample, the attorney general, withthe support of the state association

of counties and the state municipalleague, mediated discussions be-

tween a number of cities and coun-

tiesafterthecountieshadchallengedthe award allocations. In every in-

stance, the local governments were

able to resolve their differences.NACo has been working with

members of the House and Senate

Judiciary and Appropriations com-

mittees to change theformula, but itnow appears this willnot occur un-

tilafter the election. The State, Com-

merce, Justice appropriations billfor 1997 has no chance of being

approved. A short-term continuingresolution through the end ofMarchwill contain appropriations for alljustice programs, but a formulachange before the election seems

very doubtful.P

Celebrate NationalAnimal ShelterAppreciation Week!November 3-9, 1996

Your local animal shelter

ks bard

Pasco County, Fla. celebrates NCGWWe missed another county.

Pasco, County, Fla. held activities

in celebration of National CountyGovernment Week last spring, but

we ommitted the county's name

from the list published in CountyNews. This is the first year Pasco

has participated and is already plan-ningadditional activities for thecel-

ebration next year, April 13-19.

Congress ready to distributedrinking water systemmoney

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Locals toBy Robert D. Halman

NACo Extension fellow

?'L 0 r rsvp„'cnftfmmtnn?,0'NnbsCounty News, September

get more say in Conservation Reserve Progra'

ing is also allocated under EQIP for effect practices will bethedeliveryof technicalassistanceto andcategorizedin Iproducers both through educational the State Technical

On Sept. 18, Secretary of Agri-culture Dan Glickman announced aplan for what he termed a new andimproved ConservationReservePro-gram (CRP), administered thmugh-out the U.S. Department ofAgricul-ture (USDA).

With this new ruling, USDA willinitiate a "locally led" conservationeffort. The overall principal behindlocal-led conservation is to build onthe strengths of soil and water con-servation districts and farmer-electedcounty committees.

To implement these new rules, lo-cal people willassess the conditions oftheir natural resources and make deci-sions ontheirconservation needs. Theywillset goals, establish priorities, anddevelop proposals and recommenda-nons for then own onsee)F mon pnor-ity areas. In addition, state technicalcommittees, already established andmade up offarmers, ranchers and pm-fessional resource mangefs, will pro-vide input to ensure the programs as awhole work well together.

The USDA's Natural ResourcesConservation Service will take theleadership role in the implementa-tion of the conservation programswith collaboration fi'om the FarmService Agency (FSA). A numberof the 1996 Farm Bill's conserva-tion provisions are in a final, pro-posed or interim stage at present.

Conservation ReserveProgram

Currently under CRP, there are24 millionacres planted with trees,8,500 miles of filter strips alongwater bodies, 1.7 million acres ofwildlife practices, more than 30millionacres devoted to grass cover,and an estimated 695 million tonsper year ofsoil saved. According toSecretary Glickman, the USDAplans to build on the successes ofCRP with continued emphasis onthe enrollment of acreage. Secre-tary Glickman emphasizes that thenew proposed rulings for CRP arebased on sound conservation prac-tices and willnot be administered asa supply management tool.

The new rules forCRP allow forre-enroll ment of expiring contracts,and, ifaccepted, are subject to new

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contracts with the applicable newcontract rental rates. The rental rateswould be based on county averagecash equivalent rental rates. Pro-ducers wishing to enroll eligibleacreage will know the maximumacceptable rental rate because thelocal FSA office willcalculate theproducers'ate prior to sign-up.

These new rules also allow theeligibility criteria for acceptanceinto the program to include croppedwetlands. Deputy Secretary ofAg-riculture Richard Rominger, speak-ing before the House AgricultureCommittee, explained that futureCRP sign-ups will target the mostenvironmentally sensitive land andland that is highly erodible.

In order to give producers theopportunity at any time of year tosign up for specific environmentalpractices, on Sept.4, FSA officesacross the nation initiated a con-tinuous sign-up program. Eligiblepractices include filterstrips, ripar-ian buffer, shelter belts, livingsnowfences, field windbreaks, grassedwaterways, salt-tolerant vegetation,shallow water areas for wildlife,and acreage within the EPA-desig-nated wellhead protection areas.

Environmental QualityIncentives Program (EQIP)

The Environmental Quality In-centives Program is a new programwhich combines the functions ofthe Agricultural Conservation Pro-gram, Water Quality Incentives Pr(y-gram, Great Plains ConservationProgram and the Colorado RiverBasin Salinity Control Program.When implementing EQIP, USDAwill focus on conservation priorityareas such as those that are criticalto the natural resource objectives ofprotecting the environment. Thisrule also allows producers not in theconservation priority areas to re-ceive assistance where the environ-mental benefits for the federal dol-lar can be maximized. In fact, therule encourages the adoption oflow-cost and effective conservation prac-tices like certain pest and nutrientmanagement techniques.

EQIP still involves the develop-ment of a farm conservation planand a Commodity Credit Corpora-tion (CCC) contract. The CCC con-tract will specify the cost sharingand incentive payments that the pro-ducer willreceive after the conserva-tion practices areimplemented. Fund-

programs and agribusiness services.The new ruling designations for

what constitutes a large livestockoperation and its eligibilitystatus forcost share assistance forconstructionofanimal waste management facili-ties is being left up to the individualstates. USDAexplains that creating anational eligibility standard wouldbe impractical because ofthe relativedifferences that exist between cattle,pork, poultry and other types of op-erations within a state, as comparedto those in other states.

Wetlands conservation(S wampbuster)

The changes to the S wampbusterProgram focused on conserving sig-nificant and important wetland func-tions and values on a watershedbasis, and making Swampbustermore flexible in its ruling. The revi-sions create realistic opportunitiesto mitigate the loss ofwetlands func-tions and values through restora-tion, enhancement or creation ofwetlands for persons who desire toconvert a wetland for agriculturalproduction. Although perrfuts maystill be required, under these rules,producers will also have the flex-ibilityto improve existing drainagesystems as conditions change.

To speed up the exemption pro-cess, USDA willestablish a list ofpractices that have a "minimal-ef-fect" on wetland functions or val-ues. Although this minimal effectdecision may cause a change in awetland, the change willhave rela-tively insignificant immediate orlong-term effects. These minimal-

provide producers withinformation on the minimal gexemption.

A major change in therulings is the "prior-con I

"farmed-wetland"revisions will now allow forfied prior-convertedalways be consideredverted for agricultural use.

would allow farmers to letrevert back to wetland withsurance that the landbrought back into productionfuture without fear ofS wampbuster.

The next planned sign-upWetlands Reserve Programwillbegin on Oct. I, 1996.than only allow a one-monthup period as in previousUSDAwillpermit sign-upsout the year.

Under the Wildlifecentives Program (WHIP),owners willenter into a

agreement to implement a

habitat plan. The agreement)for a minimum of 10 years

date the practices areUSDA is seeking

CRP, WRP and EQIPings,and the mosteffective manner in which te

sider redesignation ofpriority areas This commegi ~riod lasts for 45 daysSept. 18, 1996.

( Writlen commentssubmitted lo Chefyl Zavodny,Service Agency, CEPD, g'.024I5, Stop 0513, Washingtox20050-0513. )

"THE WISDOM TO KNOWAND THECOURAGE TO DEFEND THE PUBLIC INTEREST

President: Michael HightowerPublisher: Larry Nsske

Public A+airs Director/ Tom GoodmanEditor: Beverly Anne Schlotterbeck

Editorial SttgytMary Ann Barton, senior staIIwritcrSusan D. Grubb, senior staII wrftcr

Jsy Sevidsl, graphic am/st

yl I, '(,,)(jI$ l

DICKCECILserves as an elected county offi-cial, that individual is no longerqualified to serve as a NACo of-ficer. Vacancies in NACo's of-ficer positions are filled by pro-gression of the officer below (thepresident-elect succeeds to thepresidency; the first vice-presi-dent becomes president-elect,etc.).

Succession works well to fillallpositions but thatofsecond vicepresi-dent, from which there is no office todraw. Since the NACo bylaws pro-

from page Ivide no direction, the Articles of In-corporation are turned to next. Un-fortunately, they are silent on theissue as well. Ironically, Delawarelaw then prevails, since NACo is aDelaware corporation, and the law ofthe state ofincorporation is used whenboth the bylaws and the Articles ofIncorporation are silent on the issue.Delaware law authorizes either theBoard of Directors or the generalmembership at the next annual meet-ing to fillthe position. In past years,the board has left the position vacant,

defemng to the general membershipat the next NACo Annual Confer-ence.

Si nce the 1960s, there have beenat least four other instances of va-cancies occurring in NACo office.In three of those instances, the of-fice was left vacant until it wasfilled by the membership at thenext NACo Annual Conference.The other instance resulted in theelimination of the office of fourthvice president entirely, fulfillingan earlier-adopted bylaws change.

Adrcrtui ng $taII:Beverly Schlotterbeck, mulonal accounu reprcsentatiac

Angels Sides, Jab Marker rcpresensui vc202/942-4256 'AX202/393-2630

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By Ralph Taborlegislative director

il

months after passage of the

, Faun Bill, it appears the FY97appmpiiations bill (H.R.

PL 104-180) will effectively

the U.S. Department ofAgri-)fmmfuflyimplement-

Rural Community Assistance

(RCAP). While language in

was not initially clear, leuers

department officials from the

and Senate chairtnen of the

Subconunittee on Ag-and Rural Development left

about their intent.

povisions involved are some

key portions ofRCAP. Accord-

the letter from House Subcom-

Joe Skeen (R-NM),tits clear intent ofHX. 3603 that

not go into effect in fiscal

1997.... While the RCAP mayeffect on rural develop-

the committee has had nooppor-i

hold hearings on it, nor has the

plovldixl us wltllanyIt

of its impact"spite of this setback, many

n[sde by the Farm Billwillbe

Starting in FY97, ruralpmgrams willbe funded

broad categories: rural hous-

business and rtual utilities.

nt

USDA state rtual development di-rectors will have flexibilityover thefunding of specific programs withineachcategoiy. However, the flexibilityto transfer up to 25 percent of anyfunding category between categoriesis removed. Additionally, USDA wasinstructed not to implement the grantof

five

percent

of

each

stat's overall allo-cation to the state governments, as set

up by the Farm Bifl.USDA

officials

have made

it�clea

that they willpush hard next year toreverse the appropriation commit-tees'ction. The president's budgetrequest for FY98 will ask for fullimplementation of RCAP.

Implementation of the state stra-

tegic planning process required bythelegislationisalsocontinuing. Thelegislation requires each USDA state

rural development director to pre-pare a strategic plan for the deliveryof assistance within that state. Theconference report to the Farm Billstresses the involvement of state and

local government officials and state

rural development councils in the

planning process.

Specifically, the conference re-

port notes that "[Congress] is con-cerned that the role of these state and

local government officials does notbecome merely procedural or con-sultative in nature. Rather [Congress]intends that state and local govern-

vii News, September SO, 1 ggg9,

.riculture appropriations, II puts RCAP on hold

5

Former Vice President Spiro A new remembered

P'i""

ment officials plan an integral and

necessary role in the creation ofeachstate's strategic plan."

In a recent meeting with USDAofficials, NACo was assured thatemphasis would placed on the need

to involve state and local govern-mentoflicials in theprocess. USDA'srural development directors willhave

about two months to outline how

they intend to complete their plan,including what methods they willuse to get the public involvement.

New regulations for USDA'swater and waste loan and grant pro-grams were proposed earlier thismonth (Federal Register, Sept. 12).

The proposed regulations reflect

changes in the 1996 Farm Bill, butalso the Administration's policies on

project funding priorities. A higherpriority would be given to smaller,low-income communities and re-

gional systems. The application pro-cess would be streamlined by reduc-

ing paperwork and eliminating the

preapplication process.

Former Vice President Spiro Agnew, shown here (third from right) with NACo ollicials at the WhiteHouse during his vice presidential days in the Nixon Administration, died on Sept. 17. Agnew rose tonational office after firstserving as Baltimore County (Md.) executive then Maryland governor. Whilein county government, Agnew served on the NACo Board of Directors. Pictured with Agnew are fiveformer NACo presidents. They are (I-r) Stanley Smoot, Gladys Spellman, William Connor, VanceWebb and Gil Barrett. At right is Bernie Hillenbrand, former NACo executive director.

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Since 1980, the National Association of Counties

(NACo) has looked to PEBSCO for exclusive

leadership in deferred compensation administration.

And no wonder. For more than 5,200 jurisdictions

participating in the NACo program, PEBSCO is the

undisputed leader —administering in excess of $2.5

billion in NACo program assets for over 221,000

public employees.

Our story is told in a new booklet called, aHow To

Select The BEST Deferred Compensation Program." It'

yours free when you call 1—800 —545&730. It'ltell

you exactly how, and why, we'e become the favorite

elected representative of county government.

Proving, once again, that when government officials

rank deferred compensation programadministrators, we always end up on top.

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6 'outltty Mevtrs; Septd/tt'b'er SO,

Hennepin County begins Community Countdown 2By Rosalind Miller

Property taxes. Crime and drugs.Family. That's what HennepinCounty, Minn. residents listed as

their top concerns when the countylaunched its "National Conversation"meetings —phase one of Commu-nity Countdown 2000 —last springat its annual town meetings.

Community Countdown 2000 isNACo's five-year, national initia-tive to increase confidence in gov-ernment through greater under-standing and involvement by thepublic. It is a nonpartisan, publiceducation effort that will providecounty government with the ratio-nale and framework to explain howcounty government operates, servescommunities and thrives on publicresponse.

About 204 persons attended thefour meetings. Another 802 partici-pated in the National Conversationby telephone interviews through theTwinCities Area Survey conductedby the Minnesota Center forSurveyResearch, University ofMinnesota.

Through the National Conver-sation, Hennepin County learnedwhat county residents'eel are ma-

jor concerns in their community:~ How the county would pm-

vide health and human services pro-grams and other resources for poor

bated whether funding a new jailversus less expensive alternative de-tention programs will make theircommunities safer. And is puttingmore money into intervention andprevention programs the answer?

~ With less money, will thecounty be able to continue programsthat strengthen families and pro-vide health services? Family pres-ervation was a common theme.

For the last fiveyears, the countyboard hasgonetoresidentsforfeed-back in the form of town meetings.The purpose of the meetings are tohear suggestions from citizens onhow the county can improve itsways of doing business, spend itsmoney more effectively, and in-volve citizens in the county's bud-geting process.

The National Conversationmeetings fitright into the '96 townmeetings format. As suggested byCommunity Countdown 2000preparation material, HennepinCounty invited a diverse group of

and disadvantaged people iffederaland state government adjusts fund-ing in social services programs.Hennepin County citizens feel verystrongly about not making up anydifferences with increases in prop-erty taxes.

~ What to do about rising crimeand drug use. County residents de-

citizens to attend its meetings, in-cluding interested citizens; electedofficials;and representatives ofedu-cation, community, health and artsorganizations. The question and an-swer segment of the meetings wasjust right for the discussion of whatresidents thought might be majorchallenges of the future.

One message of this year's townmeetings was that the federal gov-ernment willbe asking local govern-ments to take more responsibility forfunding pmgrams. Commissionerstold residents that in thefuture, peoplewillhave to decide what is importantto them. For example, are they will-ing to pay more in property taxes formore programs and social services,or have fewer services?

Commissioners stressed thatcommunities and government willneed to work together as partners tofind solutions to these challenges.

(Rosalind Miller is a senior in-formation writerfor the HennepinCounty Of)icc ofPublic Ajrairs.)

F'WCVilV77EafiiN!V'ThMJEA1rcWi7I

Dear Fellow County Officials,Radon is a natural, radioactive

gas that can cause lung cancer. It isinvisible, odorless and tasteless. Ac-cording to the US. EPA, it is theleading cause of lung cancer amongnonsmokers in the United States.Yearly, between 7,000 snd 30,000deaths can be attributed to radon-induced lung cancer. Everyone issusceptible to the elfects of radon.Therefore, it is appropriate to focusattention on radon in our homes,schools and workplaces. Elevatedlevels of radon have been found inevery state, in many couoties, snd in Michael Hightowerone out of 15 homes nationally.

Information is one of the most powerful ofall tools. Amoog themany activities occurring during National Radon Action Week(Oct. 20-26, 1996), lparticularlyencouragetesting for radon. Weneed to know where it is and where itis not. Since radon cannot bedetected by our senses, only by testing can we move from the worldofstatistical estimates to the realm ofcertain knowledge. We needto know the extent of the problem and the distribution of thethreat.

As the problem is further defined, ss excessive levels of radonare found, then there are successful and economical solutions toreduce it.However, before people fix,they need to test. Before theywilltest, they need to know. Therefore, a successful role countiescan play is to actively promote radon awareness and testingduring National Radon Action Week.

I strongly encourage my fellow county colleagues and theircounties to actively participate in National Radon Actioo Week

Nominations open forpublic service awards

Is there a program in your countyyou feel should be recognized for itsimproving performance over theyears or a project that outshines oth-ers in your county?

Applications for the 1997 PublicService Excellence Awards are be-

ing accepted untillan. 15. The awardshonor those federal, state, city,county,intergovernmental and internationalgovernment programs for outstand-ing impmvement over previous per-formance oroutstanding achievementin comparison to other existing pro-grams with the same function.

Programs may be nominated ei-ther for a one-time achievement orsustained achievement over the pastseveral years.

A new category this year is theCommunity Outmach Award whichwill honor public employees whoparticipate on their own time in vol-unteerprogramsthatbenefit thecom-munity.

NACo is a cosponsor of the pro-gram, along withthe Public Employ-ees Roundtable, U.S. Office of Per-sonnel Management, InternationalCity/County Management Associa-tion, National Governots'ssocia-tion and The U.S. Conference ofMayors.

(For morc thformarion, contactthe Public Employees Round/able,P.O. Box /4270, Washington, DC20044-4270, phone: 202/927-5000,fae 202A)27-500&)

Sincerely,

Michael HightowerNACo President

NACo President-elect Randy Johnson, Hennepin County, Minn. coromissioner, olfers his ideas at s townmeeting held at the county library earlier this year.

"Five Queskio "

That Count"As part of the Com

nity Countdown 2

campaign, county o

cisls snd their citizensencouraged to ask the

vi Hlowing questions ofdidates for federal o

in 1996 to ensure thatcandidates understa sthe impact of theirpaign promises on lgovernment and taers.

On Mandates:Q: Willyou protect

communities fromfederal mandates?

In other words, dothink the federal gomeal shouhf bc allowedmandate programs atI hl h hh Vthem?

On Indirect Taxes:Qi Do you expect new

cal taxes to pay for bigernment programs? '

In other words, howcommunities avoidtaxes or cuts incounty services lofunderal programs thatpushed to the localllcularlysince someallies by law cannotlaxcs.

Jl

On Health Care:+Q: Who will pay

Medicaid and healthdollars run out?

In other words, isan expectation thatgovcrnmcnls willfunds lo continue thesegrams?

On Crime:Qi What impact will

eral cuts have on localprevention?

In alber words, howyou colure that federalbacks do nolpul citizen>risk by impairingprograms like crimelion?

On GovernmentCooperation:

Q: Will you seekinput before creatinggovernment programs?

In other words, willyossure a process oflion between federalcouuly governments lcthrough complexfrom both a local audperspective?

0,'I

ACo chairs Community Countdown hearingsurprising results ofsuccess-

programs to curb in-violence and neglect ofchil-

were presented at a nationalLII

hearing chaired by NACo on

l2 in Los Angeles County,

The hearing was conducted as

of the Community Countdown

campaign.

headng was an integral part ofHarm's Way: A National Forum

& Violence," which fo-

on finding practical solutions to

many have called "a crisis inviolence against children."

President Michael High-who presided over a special

joint committee on state

local elected officials that heard

testimony, said that it should be

as a part of the National

( phase ofthe campaign.

tert

ore

veri'etnt

As originator of Community2000, NACo is acting

n catalyst in the search for work-

programs that can be used to

h, many kinds of problems incommunity," Hightower said.

I hearing, on a very disturbingcomplex set of problems, un-

many approaches that couldnationwide."

the Los Angeles hearing, a

of public and not-for-profitfrom across the country pro-

examples of innovative pro-many operated with minimal

i The testimony willbe dis-if to public officials and child

nationwide by the's Institute International,

of the forum.invitation forNACo to chair

hearing was recognition by the

that work table solutionsterrible problems willhave

fashioned at the local govern-"Hightower said. "Ithink

entire panel was inspired by the

and the ingenuity of the

organizations.Panel members included Marion

(Ore.) Commissioner Randya past president of NACo;

County (Del.) ExecutiveE. Greenhouse, former chair

NACoJustice and Public Safety

Committee; Iowa State Rep-

Mona Martin,chair ofthe

Conference of State Legis-(NCSL) Committee on Chil-

Families and Health; and Cali-u Goldsmith,'fthe Assembly Committee on

Justice.

Rep. Martin said she was so im-with the outcomes of pro-

providing mentoring to fami-ocsl "at risk" for violence and abuse

she plans to introduce enablingin the Iowa legislature

will recommend similar actionNCSL.

At the forum, more than 50 ex-

representing many differentand professional view-

on violence against childrenin small group sessions with

750 participants in searchingsolutions to such problems as

"As originator ofCommunityCountdown 2000,NACo is acting as a

catalyst in the searchfor workable programsthat can be used toattack many kinds ofproblems in anycommunity."

HARM'WAY

Michael Hightower

NACo president

youth and family violence, sub-

stance abuse, and violence in the

mediaFirst Lady Hillary Rodham

Clinton, Gov. John Engler ofMichi-gan and poet Maya Angelou were

principal speakers.

0-r) New Castle County (Del.) Executive Dennis Greenhouse; Marion County (Ore.) Commissioner

Randy Franke, former NACo president; Mary M. Emmons, executive director, Children's Institute

International; aud NACo President Michael Hightower take a break during the Sept. 12 national public

bearing on violence against children in Los Angeles County, Calif.

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The Book ... The MovieCounties and the New Telecommunications Law

TLe XLooleNACo hns published Implementing the New Telecommunications Lawt A County and Local Officials'uide to the

Telecommunications Actof1996. Geared to county and local officials, itprovides a concise explanation of this new law

and how itaffects local governments. The Guide includes an overview of the Telecommunications Act and sections on

how the legislation affects county zoning authority, withparticular attention to the siting ofcellular towers, management

and compensation for the use of public rights of way, nnd local government taxation of telecommunications services.

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In fact, Community Countdown 2000, NACo's

public awareness program to restore confidence

in government, is >veil underwav!

Some counties have already

held National Conversation

meetings. That's the first step

in uniting citizens, civic orga-

nizations with counties in 6~au C~4'"

tackling local problems before

the year 2000. And in giving

county officials a great

opportunity to explain their

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under the aegis of an

effective, national, non-partisan campaign.

The message of Community Countdown 2000

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share responsibility with local government in

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What's needed now is the

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Call your county campaign

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become part of this exciting effort. Or use the

form below to obtain additional information.

seeking solutions to local problems. That also

was the message of THE AMERICANPROMISE, the PBS series sponsored by the

Farmers Insurance Group.

Now, with the support of

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and others, Community

Countdown 2000 is poised for

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Campaign kits are in every

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Counties Cere forAmerica

This message brought to you by your friends at the Farmers insurance Group

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ct I want to join the Community Countdown2000 national satellite teleconference train-ing on October 9, 1996 from 3:15 p.m.-4:15

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IO 'qaeur)Ij) New raf.ERTP(orvtbdrr So/

Jefferson County: Helping citizens realize the dream of homeowners "By David L. Armstrongcounty judge/executiveJefferson County, Ky.

A recent national survey foundan increasing number of Ameri-cans are willingto give up expen-sivecars and vacations, evenpost-pone retirement, to buy a house.Many are worried, however, abouttheir ability to raise downpay-

ments and meet monthly mort-gage bills.

County governments can playa key role in helping these citi-zens realize their dream ofhome-owner-ship —a dream thatstrengthens families and paysmany dividends for the local com-munity and economy.

In Jefferson County, ourstrategy is to bring jobs toneighborhoods and neighbor-

A recent national survey found anincreasing number ofAmericans arewillingto give up expensive cars andvacations, even postpone retirement,to buy a house.

hoods to jobs.County government is invest-

ing in job creation at sites suchas Riverport Industrial Park, one

Overview of the Law~ Areas Atrnded Pvnmss Cbnnges ~ Indnxinns, Fxdndnns . Time Limits

Implementation Dates Direct Etrect on Cnnnam ~ Overall Bndgeu~ Social Services Acuivitiex ~ Health Care Services ~ Job Training Services

Working With New Major Players .

'overnors ~ State Legisla turns

Welfare Reform ApproachesDirect Wdlnre RespnnxibiTitr Counties ~ Indirect Wdrnre RmpnmibiTity Cnnnum

When Does It Occur?October 9, from 1-3 pxn„Eastern Standard Time (Adjust for Lnmt 1"nne).

Where Can Counties Participate?Each state nxsncinunn nnd/nr county is urged tn set up down linksites. Encb sante mnr

bnve as many sites as itwbbm ta NACn enmnrnaes many sites.

How Do Counuas Set Up Sites?Anyone setting np s site must fillnut the form bdnw nvnt FAXit tn NACn. NACnwill

vvgbtnv tbe site nnd send the site mordinntnr tbe down link mnrdinntes. (Tais processallows NACn tn keep track ofsites nnd know tn wbnm tn send the Down I.ink Guide. Nnsite will receive information or mntevidx without Faxing back this form.)

Community Countdown 2000: Campaign Overview PresentationOct. 9 9:15-4:1'.m. Eastern Ti'me(Adjust forLocal Time)

Community Countdown 2000 is a five-year, national initiative of NACo to raise confidence in government through greater understandingand involvement by the public. It is a nonpartisan, public education effort that willprovide county government with the rationale and

framework to explain how county govermnent operates, serves communities and thrives on public response.

What Is It?The Community Cnuntdnwn snteuite brnndcnxt presents general information

abnna the Community Countdown 2000 campaign and provides an opportunity tnnxk qnestinax about itviaphoae nnd FAXlines. NACnPrestdent Micbnd Higbtnwer,mmmiaxinner, Fnitnn County, Gn., nnd NACn Execnuve Director Lnny Nnxke wutintroduce the campaign. Training willbe done by VxiMnrmluinn,president, PadecVisions Communications, Ina

~ Overview of tbe Campaign Five gnesnons That Count ~ National Cnnversnunn~ Acts of Carina ~ Involving Your Community —Especially IGds

Benefats of the Campaign ~ Explanation of tbe Campaign IGtHow tn Obtain Public Outreach

When Does ItOccur?October 9, Crom 3: 15-4:15 p.mn Eastern 5 tan dard Time (adjax a for local time).

Although unrelated tn it, tbe Welfare Reform broadcast immediately precedesthis brnadcast. (Site tncbnidans can cbeck for bars and anne nnd tbe NACn logoat 3 p.m.)

Where Can Counties Participate?Excb state nxsnda don is urged in invite enon ties to setup down Unk sitm tbrnngbnnt

the state. Encb state may have as many sites ns itwtxbm tn. NACn encourages manysites nationwide. Campaign kits have been distributed tn chief dented nmdnis in eachcounty. When a sile veglsteas with NACn, we willsend tbe coordinates nnd the phoae-in nnd FAX-innumbers.

Who Should Attend?Pnbtk information daces, cnnnly dmand ntndds, dUUdn nnxnbua mmuy nntvwxb

munty Exaxutnn Swvtm Fnvnvmnk and nnjone dw tnvdvvd wkb nv tnkxvxkdinmnnty gnvernmmtiswdmmeindkxxLTtwbawxtcwswstbenqnddly nxddln~Cnnntdnwnnnbwxh ovvsnnknswbntuvebeenappdntntbrtbdrstxu~nvmnnay.

How Do Counties Set Up Sites?Anyone wishing to ad np x site may do an. Just fillnut the form bdow xnd FAX it

to NACa NACn will register tbe site xnd send the site coordinator the down linkmnvdtnetes. (Tbix process xUnws NACo tn keep track of sites nnd know tn whom tnsend any tecbnkd changes or updates. Nn site wui rnmtve tecbntmt Informationwithout faxing back this form.)

FAX-Back, Site information Sheet

!

FAX this form back to , . Site Liaison Name (ifdifferent from the site coordinator)NACo Training Division at (202) 737-0480. i '. I

Please indicate the following information. Seating Capacity Expected Attendance(Check here) Yes, we are hosting a site and need tbe technical informa- Name ofSite Technician

tion..;:, Site Technician'sPbnne(dayofbroadcast)

FAX(day ofbroadcast)Name ofSite CoordknatorSite Coordinator Phone NumberSite Coordinator FAXNumber Which broadcast are you receiving?(NACo willFAX back the technical information to this number.) 0 Welfare Law 0 Community Countdown 2000 0 Both

0Site Coordinator Address (A Master Copy of the Down Link Guide willbe IMPORTANT!sent to this address. Sites requesting a summary of the Conununity Count- Upon receiving ynurinfnrman'nn, NACn will provide/he coordinales and willpuldown 2000 campaign should check here,) you on our list ln receive materials fornaetuiees nlyour sue. This process allows

NACn lo keep /rack ofsites, lo know lo whom ln send lhe Down Link Gukia andro whom ro send infnrwuu/nn changeslupdates. NACo WILLJVOT SEND IN-

Site Location (faciuty) FORMATION OR MATERIALS TO PROSPECTIVE SITES UNLESS WESite Address RECEIVE THIS FORM BYFAKINGBACK THIS FORM, YOU AGREE TO

HOSTA SITEAND WILLNOTIFYNACo OF AJVY CHANGES.IF YOU ARE HOSTING A SITE, PLEASE BE SURE TO NOTIFYYOUR LOCALMEDIATOATTENDTHE BROADCAST.

For more informafiora, please call 202/942-4267.

Announcing Two NACo Satellite Broadcasts

Counties and the New Welfare Reform LawOct. 9 1-cpm. Eastern Time(Adjust forlocal 7imeJ

NACo is sponsoring a satellite broadcast from Washington, D.C. on the Welfare Reform Law and its implications for counties.It is free of charge to down-linking sites and attendees.

What Is It? Who Should Attend?A matt(part sntdnte program, brought tn counties by NACn, rmturtng key ptnyem Anycounty nvntbev local nincini or vmptnym dealing with wdrxre, sndni servtms, or

rmm federal, state nnd county governments. It willindnde the Following: indigent care xbnntd ntuxnL

of the fastest growing iparks in the nation. Tocompanies locating hera

there is a work force wv

access thetr jobs, we are

ring the development ofable homes near the

In 1993, I challenged the

ing Partnership ofconsortium of local banks,ernment housing provide/a

i

developers) to build 200under the price of $ 80,000

I (

the next five years. I also ',

posed butldmg the firstable housing site in an area

county where jobare rapidly growing.

The county donated the'or

the development of 89

to the Housing Partnership,Houstng Partnershtp. In

passed cost savings on the

local developers.The result is a hi

affordable developmentnow home to more thathomeowners —many who

See JEFFERSON COL/NTY,

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National~ ~

StrategyNACo Is one of 58

tionhI organizationspating in the NaHomeownership S ri

wbacb was convenedyear by Housing andDevelopment (HUD)tary Henry Cisneros st

request ofPresidentPartners are pu

various actions whichaimed at reducing the

of housing throughtive production R

and regulatory refidentifying ulternativanancing, mobilizingnity support for home

ersbip, opening hmarkets to undersegroups, and providingownership educationcounseling.

One example of NAiparticipation occurred

summer when countycials joined HUDand volunteers withfor Humanity inhouse in Harris C

Texas during tbe NACs

Dual Conference.In addition to the

partnerships, over 70

and local public-ppartnersbips have bees

ognized. Last spring,Housing PartnershipLouisville, Ky. received

cial recognition at tha

tionalmatin Wasbtngton, D C

related story above,)

Nevrsi Septernfsis 30tn1996

NAC0 ervices ews

on the move

+ AgroupofNACooffi-and staff traveled to Tai-

earlier this month at the

of the Taiwanese,The purpose of,

~

tdp was to strengthen thebetween U.S. Io-

officials and their Taiwan- Lg~)counterparts, as well as ~ 8. M

the possibiiity of in- MichaelHightower Bovin

trade opportunities.

gtoup included President Michael High tower,Pact President Doug Bovin, First Vice

Betty Lou Ward, Johnson County

) Commissioner Elaine Becker-Braun,Director Larry Naake.

+ Members of the National Association ofCounty Offlcials (NABCO) Executive

were in Washington, D.C., Sept. 11—

In addition to their business meeting, members

in Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference

including a reception at the home of Vice President Gore.

+ On Sept. 16, Associate Legislative Director Ralph Tabor and

Relations Coordinator Shawn Bullard pardcipated in a forum

by the University ofMaryland's journalism department forgovernment reporters. Tabor answered questions on county

while Bullard highlighted services provided by NACo'sAffairs Department.

+ Associate Legislative Director Marilina Sanz participated in a'ouse meeting with Carol Rasco, assistant to the president,

1

25, to discuss the coordination ofwelfare reform implementation.

+ At the National Recycling Coalition's Annual Congress inPa, Sept. 19, Kalamazoo County (Mich.) Commissioner

Powers was a speaker at a roundtable discussion on localsolid waste source reduction. Research Associate Naorni

riedman moderated the panel.+ President-elect Randy Johnson, Com-

munity Services DivisionDirectorJerry McNeiland Information Technology Services DirectorWin Lyday attended a conference, titled

"Applic-

ations

of

Geographicc

Information Systems(GIS)to the Sustainability of Renewable Natural Re-sources," in Jackson, Wyo. Sept. 11 —14. Theyparticipated in sessions where they identifiedapproaches for more effectively utilizing GIS.

Randy Johnson Johnson also addressed delegates to the Mon-tana Association of Counties conference in

Mont., Sept. 15-19.I On Sept. 18 in Lewiston, Idaho, Associate Legislative Director'm Joseph gave an update on federal legislation affecting counties

the Idaho Association of Counties annual conference.+ Research Associate Peter Lane led a workshop for the Arling-County (Va.) Volunteer Coordinators Roundtable Sept. 12, spon-

by the Arlington County Volunteer Office.0 In Biloxi,Miss., for the Southeastern Employment and Training

fall conference, Director of Employment and TrainingGorten burg spoke at a general session on the status ofcongres-

legislation, and highlighted state and county efforts to beginthe welfare reform legislation.

4 Atthe County Commissioners Association ofPennsylvania meet-

in Seven Springs, Pa, Sept. 11, Director of Information TechnologyWin Lyday made a workshop presentation on anticipated

trends and demonstrated how to use the Internet'b At the Wyoming County Commissioners Association meeting

Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 18, Steve Swendiman, managing director's Financial Services Center (FSC), made a presentation on

programs and services.> NACo Administration and Finance Director Kathyann Bosakbeen appointed by the American Society ofAssociation Executives

to serve on the association's Administration and Finance

The committee makes education and policy planningto finance, human resource, information technology

administration officers within ASAE.O'ACo On the Nave was compiled by Susan D. Grubb,

staff wruer.)

Deferred compensation has

just become a better program forpublic employees, thanks to therecent enactment ofthe Small JobsProtection Act of 1996. The act(also referred to as the minimumwage bill) included provisionsthat made several enhancementsto Section 457, the Internal Rev-enue Code, which governs de-ferred compensation plans. Thelegislation has come after yearsof lobbying by a coalition ofpub-lic and private sector organiza-tions, including NACo andPEBSCO, that have a stake inimproving the program for publicemployees.

Public employees willfind thattheir deferred compensation planis both safer and more flexible as

a result of the new law. If youparticipate in your county's de-

ferred compensation plan, youwill soon find that:

Your deferred compensationassets are safer. The funds youhave in your deferred compensa-tion account will be out of reachof your county (in the case of a

financial hardship) as well as

creditors of your county (in theunlikely event of a bankruptcy).While no county has ever invadedits deferred compensation assets,

NACo.'"".".'"'"".'"'he

new law will ensure that alldeferred compensation assets are

for the exclusive use of deferredcompensation participants. Thenew law requires that afl deferredcompensation assets be held in a

trust or similar vehicle by Janu-

ary 1, 1999.The maximum annual amount

you can contribute to your de-ferred compensation account willincrease over time. You are cur-rently limited to contributing a

maximum of $7,500 each year toyour account. However, to keep

up with inflation, the new lawallows this maximum to be in-dexed in increments of $500 inthe same manner in which pen-sion plan restrictions are currentlyindexed.

You will be able to make a

second decision about when tobegin receiving your deferredcompensation funds. Under thecurrent law, soon after you retireor terminate your employmentwith the county, you must make a

decision about when you want tobegin receiving your deferredcompensation monies. Once you

formally declare your payoutcommencement date, itcannot be

changed. The new law allows youto change your initial decision,but only once. If you choose tomake such a change, you must doso prior to receiving your initialpayment.

As you can see, the new legis-lation goes a long way to ensurethat the money you save throughyour deferred compensation ac-

count will be there when youneed it, that you will be betterprotected from the effects of in-flation, and that you willbe ableto begin receiving your fundscloser to when you actually need

them. The result is a plan thatbetter serves its original purpose—to encourage public employ-ees to save so they willbe finan-ciafly prepared to enjoy theirretirement years.

(Jf you participate in theNACo Deferred CompensationProgram and want more infor-mation about the new legisla-rion, conract the PEBSCO Cus-tomer Service Center at 800/545-4730, orcall your local PEBSCOrepresentative.)

(NACa Services News was writ-ten by Fred Zeldow, NACo finan-cial/marketing analyst.)

JEFFERSON COUNTY I o 10

homes for the first time in theirlives.

Why was this a good invest-ment for county government?Because homeownership is di-rectly connected to the economicvitality of our community.

Workers can access jobs. Em-ployers can filljobs with employ-ees who might otherwise be sepa-rated from potential employmentby long commutes or lack ofpub-lic transit.

Homeownership is proven tostrengthen families by offeringgreater security and personal con-trol. Homeownership encouragessavings and investment. It pro-motes economic and civic respon-sibility.

The ripple effects for the com-munity are easily identified, as

well. Homeownership stabilizescommunities. It spurs the sales ofgoods and services, creating jobsin the process.

In fact, a study by the NationalAssociation ofHome Builders in-dicates that the construction of1,000 single-family homes gen-erates 2,448 full-timejobs in con-struction and related industries. Italso generates $75.5 million inwages and $ 37 million in federal,state and local fees.

The overwhelming community

response to our first effort has

proven to developers that build-ing affordable housing is eco-nomically viable.

Bringing jobs to neighbor-hoods and neighborhoods to jobsworks so well in our community,we are tripling our efforts.

My colleagues on fiscal courtand I have allocated funds in thisyear's budget to acquire 270 moreacres of land in the county forjobcreation and construction of af-fordable homes.

We willcreate more than 3,000new jobs in just five years, againat Riverport Industrial Park. Wehave offered the Housing Part-nership 61 acres of this land forthe development of more than 240affordable homes.

For a half-million dollar in-vestment in the 61 acres, we willgenerate $21.5 million in homereal estate sales. That willhave a

strong impact on our economyand a strong impact on the lives ofthe 240 families who willcall thisdevelopment home.

We are also working with ourcitizens to help prepare them forhomeownership.

This summer, Housing and Ur-ban Development SecretaryHenry Cisneros recognized ourcommunity's Homeownership

Partners Program as one of thebest in the nation.

Homeownership Partners is a re-

source for prospective buyers. Weteach them how to save for a

downpayment and qualify for a

mortgage. We emphasize the im-portance of budgeting and keeping

up with the maintenance ofa home.

Again, we are helping citizens real-

ize their dream of owning a home.

Approximately 70 percent ofthe

people who participate in the pro-gram are at or below the local me-

dian income. In the past six years,

more than 6,700 citizens have en-

rolled. Of those who have com-

pleted the program, 79 percent have

been successful in purchasing a

home.These are simple and effective

strategies working in my commu-nity. They can work for you too.Please call us, or, better yet, come tovisit. We will be glad to share oursuccess withyou —a success that is

a winning proposition for countygovernments, and for citizens weserve.

(For more information aboutJefferson County's housing initia-tives, write ro: County Judge/Ex-ecutive David L. Armstrong,Jefferson County Government, 527West Jefferson Sr., Suite 400, Lou-

isville, Ky40202.)

New Legislation Makes DeferredCompensation Safer, More Flexible

I2 County News, September 30,

esearc ews

If you are looking for modeldisability or diversity programs,look no further than NACo's re-search department. Two new pub-lications are now available whichshowcase county programs thatserve people with disabilities andpromote cultural awareness.

"Model County Programsfor Serving People withDisabilities"

This publication highlightsmore than 40 county disabilityprograms from 19 states. Foreach program, contact informa-tion and a program summary isgiven.

The Work Integration and Co-worker Mentorship Program byJohnson County, Kan.; the In-teragency Coordinating Council

by Chesterfield County, Va.; andthe Disabled Parking Fine FundProgram by Broward County,Fla., are just a few examples ofthe programs highlighted in thisbook.

Information on programs in-cluded in this publication came di-rectly from 1995 and 1996 Awardfor Excellence applications. Since1994, this award program has hon-ored member counties withthe mostoutstanding programs targeted at

improving the quality of life fordisabled Amertcans. The programis sponsored by NACo and the Na-tional Organization on Disabilities,in conjunction with the J.C. PenneyCompany. The award-winning pro-gram receives $ 1,000.

If your county would like toparticipate in the fourth annualAward for Excellence Program,please contact Kelly Schulman at202/942-4246. Applications willbeavailable this November and aredue by March 14, 1996.

"Model County Programsfor PromotingMulticulturalDiversity inLocal Government"

This publication highlights

See PUBLICATIONS, page 13

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New Publications Highlight ModelDisability and Diversity Programs

independent or dependent living forseniorcitizens. Too often transporta-tion services for the elderly are over-looked or not thought ofas an essen-tial component to the quality of lifefor counties'lder populations.

Meeting the transportation needsof the elderly, however, is critical tohelping seniors "age in place," andremain living in their homes for as

long as possible.A well-thought-out county trans-

portation system for seniors repre-sents the difference between socialisolation and social involvement, es-

pecially for the frail or vulnerableelderly.

This is especially true for seniors

living in suburtxe or ruml areas wherethere may be limited or no public trans-

portation. As a result, many ofthe health

and supixxt services needed by older~ such as gening to doctors'p-pointmene, grocery stores and bankR

may not be easily accessible.

Many counties have already takeninitialsteps to make their transporta-tion services to the elderly more ac-cessible and user-friendly, an ap-proach that enables seniors to liveindependently longer and savescounty dollars.

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(pop. 310,000), a networksenior transportationjoined forces to improvetion and access tobroaden the total system's

yrbase, and to enhance the, c'<1

life of the area's elderlyabled. In other communities,two populations are usually

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separately, despite theirneeds.

in 1992,theSenicr

portation Consordum is a

model ofcommunity-basednon seivgcm that has had mao)

ceases, including the

policies and

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The Elderly's Gateway to the W'he

ability to get fiom here tothere is often the difference between

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organizations form partnerships to improve education across America.

"Better Education isEverybody 's Business"

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Prince George County, VaThe Prince George County (Va)

Transportation Servicesforgeniogspro-

gram enables an average of 35 indi-viduals 65 years and older to get wherethey need to go each day.

'The program is innovative because

it is made possible through a jointpartnership between Prince GeorgeCounty and the Crater Area Agency onAging, a regional planning district fornine Virginia localities.

The partnership enables the county(pop. 30,000) to provide a myriad ofservices to seniors in a more cost-

effective

fashio. Transportation to se-

niors is provided through a fleet of 12

passenger vans, whose ownership andmaintenance responsibilities are di-vided between the two agencies.

Opening more "doors" than ever,the Prince George County initiativehas improved needy seniors'ccessto programs and dramatically in-creased senior participation incounty- and community-run ser-vices. The transportation programshave also increased safety for se-niors and reduced injuries of se-niors who attempted to travel bybus or by driving themselves.

"Ifit weren' for these [transpor-tation services], these [seniors]wouldn't be able to survive in ourrural locality," said BillGandel, di-rector of the county's Department ofSocial Services.

Claekamas County, Ore.In the mixed ruraVsuburban set-

ting of Clackamas County, Ore.

reduction ofgaps in service,savings ofsignificant dollarssornum members throughchasing and shared resources ,'pl

An excellent example ofpartnership is the sharing ofvehicles between pmviders,comprised of county,private sector transportation

"It's a good example tha i,don't have to be the totala service to make it happen,

Pat Lyon, director of the

Aging and DisabilityServices.

laborative appmaches can

eficial outcomes."To help county officials

the transportation and other

of the growing numbers ofand frail elderly persons,working in partnership wit)

National Conference of Stair

islatures, has launched a new

nical assistance project, 1ing the Challenges andties of an Aging America.

Aspart ofthe initiative,are now developing a series ol

guidebooks on aging issues ths

include information ontrends, major agin o issues, and

ofcounty and state offlcials in

ing the needs of the elderly.

(For more informationthese atufot/terprograms,mforniarlon about youraging-relaredinnovations,Kelly Schulman at 202/942

fax: 202/737-0480)(County Services New>

hvrinen by Kelly Schulmn»search associate.)

'Ite'ws, Sepfember 30, 1096

df=q googy ews

ichnology has invaded oui.

—we use iteveryday whenturn on our televisionfo

we receivecableorsatel-

,t signals to watch our fsvor-and when we use

portable or cegulsr tele-But nothing is having

Ii impact like the change inbusiness environment andtechnologies available to

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Companies have found that employeemorale is improved and, consequently,business is better by keeping employeesinformedandincorporating fechnologyintotheir business functions.Most organizations realize

k d importance ofutilizingap-tooL» in improving the

business is performed. Insurvey conducted by

d Computing (April66.5 percent believed

company was leveragingtechnology(IT)

The top reasonspromoting technology in-

improving customerspeeding employee se-

to information, stream-operatioos, lowering

aad improving employee

Most organizations realizetechnology can help to

degrees. Dependingthe type of bnsiness or ser-

technology can greatlythe ability to perform

properly integrated in thehis functions and if the

technologies are chosen.For those organizationshave already invested inform oftechnology, ques-have to be asked as to

the current technol-is viable in the future, and

cao new technologies bewith the original

For organizationshave yet to take the Urst

serious considerationbe given to the futureand then alternatives re-

to be able to make adecision for the pre-

buildingblockthe organization.TheBeyand Computing sur-listedthetop waysthecom-

felt they were helpingleverage information tech-

. These included install-new systems (73 percent),

end users(69 percent),

existing systems (66), increasing the tech-budget (46 percent),

training the IT depart-(46 percent). What is sig-

is that it really takes a

of ag of these toleverage techoology

ao organization. It isi overall commitment to aplan that incorpo-

sible, and necessary, to haveboth short-term and long-rangeobjectives and related policiesregarding technology.

More problems are encoun-tered when there is a piecemealapproach to establishing tech-

nology withinan environinent,At some point, someone willhave to address the issues andcorrect them. This may resultin more time and money than ifs unified plan had originallybeen established and worked.

Although there are many al-ternatives in both proven sndemerging technologies, theInternet is becoming acceptedas a major option in the busi-ness environment today. Manystates, counties and related or-ganizations have a Web site oruse the Internet to find infor-mation, send messages, or at-tract businesses to their locales.

In 1994, the Internet hsd 38migion users and it is estimatedthat number wiU grow to 199million by 1999. There werereportedly 280,000 WorldWide Web sites as of Novem-ber 1995. Those organizationsthat become familiar with thepower of the Internet snd thepossibilities in conducting busi-ness or providing service viathe Internet willbe better posi-tioned to compete and serveconstituents in the future.

Technology is expanding andchanging at an astounding rate.Organizations must review theirbusiness objectives and positionthemselves to take advantage ofthe hnmense potential of infor-mation technologies. Coinmu-nication with constituents, cus-tomers and vendors will pro-vide the competitive advantageneeded to respond quickly andto stay informed in s world thathas made information availableat our fingertips.

Access to this informationsnd the ability to use the infor-mation will be key to success

now and definitely in thefuture.

rates both business and technol-

ogy objectives that wiU result in a

successful business environment.There is no one ultimate

achievement that can be obtainedto know that your elforts are suc-

cessful. The technology road is

neverwnding. There willalwaysbe new and better technologies-new avenues to take. However,

the road should paragel orat leasthelp your organization get toagreed-upon interim destinations.That is, the business goals and thetechnology paths should be jointlyagreed to and going in the samedirection. This willhelp the orga-nization achieve success morerapidly and position itself to ben-efit from better technology, asappropriate, along the way.

Many organizations are reagz-ing that their customers are takingadvantage of technology, and tokeep pace,they too must face toughtechnology issues. Thee that arepreparing techoologicsgytoday forthe year 2000 willbe at a markedadvantage from those that do nottake appropriate steps now.

Many individuals arelearningnew technologies and investigat-ing the Internet. The expertiseand inquisitive nature of these

employees must be nurtured andcapitalized on to promote the in-tegration of technology in every-day business activities.

Companies have found thatemployee morale is improved and,consequently, business is betterby keeping employees informedsnd incorporating technology intotheir business functions. Thus,

quality is improved snd there is a

greater sense of teamwork. In-formation technology also pro-vides the means to present alter-natives and creativity in environ-ments that were previously fairlystructured snd mundane.

Leveraging information tech-

nology in the public sector can be

difficult when considering bud-

get constraints snd tiine lbnita-tions associated withofficialswhomay only have s short time inoffice. However, it is still pos-

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We have received several re-quests to run another word search

puzzle, so here it is. This featurefocuses on the county's relation-ship with the community and theservices counties provide.

Because we'e heard from so

many educators who are inter-ested in educating children aboutthe role and purpose of countygovernment, we thought thispuzzle would be useful. This is a

perfect opportunity to educateschool children on some of theinterest areas that counties areinvolved in.

Please take some time to ex-

plain to a child the significanceof your county's concern aboutthe disposal of solid waste, the

need for clean sir, and legisla-tion that responds to the needs ofyour county. You may even wantto copy this puzzle for distribu-tion to your schools.

Here's hoping that you andthe children enjoy!

(Membership News was writ-ten by Cynthia Featherson,membership marketing direc-tor.)

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more than 20 county diversityprograms from 11 states. For eachprogram, contact information anda program summary is given.

The Project Harmony programby Voiusia County, Fla.; the Cus-tomer Service and Cultural Di-versity Program by MaricopaCounty, Ariz.; and the Cross Sys-tems Cultural Competency En-hancement Program by OrangeCounty, N.Y., are just some of theprograms covered in this book.

Information on the programsincluded in this publication camedirectly from 1995 and 1996MulticulturalDiversity Award ap-plications. Begun in 1994, thisaward program honors membercounties with the most outstand-ing programs that promote diver-sity and cultural awareness. The

program is jointly sponsored byNACo, the National Associationof Black County Officials, theNational Association of HispanicCounty Officials and WomenOfficials at NACo.

If your county would like toparticipate in the fourth annualMulticultural Diversity AwardProgram, please contact PeggyBeardslee at 202/942-4279. Ap-plications willbe available in No-vember and must be submitted byMarch 14. 1997.

(To purchase copiesofiheabavepublications, please call Public Af-fairs at 202/942-4256. Each publi-cation costs $3formembers and $5

for noiimembera)(Research News was written

by Peggy Beardslee, research as-

sistant.)

NACo Serves Counties

14 County News, September ag, I

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Juvenile Crime Dip:Can We Build on It?

ILLINOIS~ SiafffiomiheCOOKCOUNIY

Sheriff's Oflicehavereceived aiasteoflife in a military boot camp, includingmorning teveille at4 am. and motivat-

ing drill instructors, as part ofspecial-ized training for officers who willrunthe SherifF s Boot Camp.

The Rehabilitation Training In-structor Course, a two-week programconducted by the U.S. Army's Mili-tary Police School, trains comctionalofficers who will be working in a

military-type boot camp programaimed ai the rehabilitation ofnonvio-lent youthful offenders.

In addition io teaching drill ser-

geant techniques, participants alsolearn about counseling evaluation,leadership and discipline, physicalfitness training, suicide prevention,stress management, and alcohol and

drug abuse awareness. Fifty-threeofficers and supervisors completedthe training last month.

"We feel it will be invaluabletraining forour officer to have expe-rienced the same physical and emo-

tional regimen that they willexpectfrom inmates on a daily basis," saidSheriff Michael F. Sheahan.

Inmates sentenced io the programmust spend !8 weeks in the BootCamp, followed by eight months ofpost-release supervision, which in-cludes electronic home monitoringand day reporting.

The boot camp, a 384-bed facil-ity, is scheduled io open this fall.

MARYLAND~ Small businesses in MONT-

GOMERY COUNTY that gener-ate relatively small quantities ofhaz-ardous waste now have a safe, low-cost option for disposing such mate-rials, through an innovative newcounty program known as EcoWise.

Under the program, the countywill sponsor monthly collectionevents during which eligible busi-nesses and employers may deliverhazardous waste materials for recy-cling, treatment or disposal. Partici-pants will pay costs averaging 80percent below that of comparablefees for directly contracting with a

hazardous waste management firm."Until today, many small busi-

nesses have had no viable option fordisposing their hazardous waste ma-

terials," said County Executive Dou-

glas M. Duncan on Sept. ! I, at an

event marking !be

fiisi�collection

da."They could easily pay in the hun-dreds of dofiats just io have a fewgallons of materials removed. Thisprogram willhelp them cut their dis-

posal costs dramatically and, mostimportantly, ensure that these haz-

ardous waste materials are safely and

properly managed."The county is!he first jurisdiction

in Maryland io proactively providecost-efficient hazardous waste op-tions to small businesses.

NEW YORK~ TheNASSAU COUNTYLeg-

islature hss approved a billthat wouldrequire nouindigent probationets io

pay a portion of the cost of supervi-sion. The proposal, claims CountyExecutive Thomas S. Gulotia, willsave residents millions of iax dollarsannually.

"Each aad every day of the year,our hard-working residents are called

upon to subsidize the expenses ofsupervising those who have brokenthe law and are now on probation,"commented Guloita, who sponsored

the legislation. "Itis time to shift the

burden of paying from the victim iothe criminal ... !o those who created

the expense in the first place."The daily $30 fee willbe assessed

in addition to any penalty imposed

by the court after a conviction orguilty plea by the prisoner.

~ The sale of box cutters io mi-nors is now an illegal practice inWESTCHESTER COUNTY,thanks to a new law calling for the

restriction.The hand-held device with a re-

tractable blade is increasingly beingused by youths as a weapon and is

being marketed in local stores as a�lo-wpdced�keychainpocketknif,explained

County&gislatorLouisMosiello, whoinlroduced the legislation.

The law makes it illegal for per-sons, firms or individuals within the

county to sell box cutters to minorsand io display ot store box cutterswithin reach of the general public."The purpose of the law is to make itharder for minors to obtain box cut-ters, which will improve safety onthe streets, on the playgrounds, and

inourschools,aswell,"saidMosiello.(News From the Nation 's Coun-

ties is compt?ed by Susan D. Grubb,senior staff writer.)

By Neal PierceWashington Post Writer'

Group

(Neal Peirce is a syndicatedcolumnist who writes about lo-cal governmentissues. His col-umns do not reflect the opin-ions of County News or theNatlona! Association ofCoun-ties.)

The downtick in violentju-venile crime in 1995, just re-ported by Attorney GeneralJanet Reno —a 2.9 percentdrop overall, murders de-dined 15.2 percent —doesn'mean we'e on our way out ofthe woods. The new figuresfollow some terrifying years—six in which juvenile ar-rests for murder, rape, rob-bery snd aggravated assaultrose 50 percent; seven inwhichjuvenile arrests for weaponslaw violations doubled; 10years that ssw the number ofhomicides by juveniles triple.

And the dedine comes justas experts have been warningof a firestorm of crime as theranks of 14- to 17-year-olds ~youth in their most violent-prone years —will increaseby 23 percent in the next de-cade.

Still, the 1995 figures areheartening because they shat-ter the idea of an inevitablesurge of dangerous youthcrime we'e powerless to con-trol,

What did cause tbe 1995decline? How do we acceler-ate it?

Social conservatives willcredit last year's drop to thepopular new wave of laws al-lowing juveniles to be tried ssadults, punishing truancy andimposing curfews, puttingmore youthful offenders be-hind bars.

The truancy and curfewlaws are too new, though, tohave had an impact. And theyearly, fresh supply of poten-tial young criminals makes itunlikely incarceration alonecould ever reverse recentyears'tunning growth in ju-venile crime.

What then of the "softer,"crime-prevention side —af-ter-school recreation oppor-tunities for children, familycounseling, creating "safe"places, drug rehabilitation?

The vast majority ofpeoplewho workwith troubled youthwant to stress the preventionmeasures. The ffaieigh ¹wsand Observer suiumed up the

feeling of several court officialsand social service leaders —that"cracking down on teen violencewithout also attacking its causesis like bailing out a leaky boatwith a pickax."

But it has been prevention ef-forts that legislatures, formost ofthe '90s, have been de-empbasiz-

Oregon, for example,established a upirst

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to form stronger linkswithneighborhood residents.

Community policing is stron-gest in some of the big cities af-flicted by the worst youth crime,especially homicides. "Everyplace thatlhaveexamined wherecommunity policing has occurred,there has been a dramatic drop incrime, particularly in violentcrime," says Marvin Wolfgang,the noted University of Pennsyl-vania penologist.

Combining community polic-ing with proactive efforts to getguns out of the hands of youthproduces real results, as NewYork snd Boston have learned.YouthmurdersinNew Yorkhavebeen dropping rapidly; in Bos-

ton, not a single juvenile has beenkilled with a gun so far in 1996.

But no one thinks improvedpolicing stone can cope with theyouth crime problem. Reno has itaboutrightwhenshesaysweneed"tobe both tough and smart." Onthe one hand, that means "swift,certain appropriate punishment."Ifteenagers are punished quicklyand logically after a petty theft,truancy or shoplifting, thechances are substantially lessthey'l advance to violent crimeslater.

On the other hand, says Reno,"We willnever arrest, prosecuteand incarcerate our way out ofthe problem." Quality preventionprograms are critical,she argues,to break the cycle of violence.

A new twist is that state legis-latures, so hot fordraconian pun-ishment in the '90s, are startingto warm up to prevention agen-das too.

violence prevent!onin the schools, includingtifying at-risk kids anding them in conflictand ways to controlbehavior,

Missouri has alsoa parental accountabilityresponsibility act withtion fostering improrecord-keeping. The goal:!hseveryone involved in youthnhabilitation —thecourt, schools, socialand parents themselvesknows what's happeningeach kid, and canon preventive steps.

Today's Congressout of step with thesemon-sense approaches.Judiciary Crime 0

tee Chairman Bill(R-Fla.) is pushing a billtitle that tells it all-ViolentYouth Predator Act

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CONFERENCES4r 77te U.S. Department of

(DOT) through the

partnership for Transporta-las is spon-

iwo regional workshops en-

"Building livable Communi-an !, Transponaiion. "

'isl '5, ectettaty ofTransportation

pega explains, "Ibe work-

ae part of a broader educational

I program to encour-

a catalyst for impmving the liv-

ofmmmunities."will be held in Cam-

Mass., Oct. 4 and in Austin,

Oct. 26. For more informationCambridge workshop, contact

Conant of the Conservation

, foundation at 617/350-0990. For

on the Austin conference,

Karen Akins, Austin Neigh-Council. st 512/469-7974.

On Oct. 7, the American Pub-itt. Association's (APTA)OII

'98 international trade show willits doors in Anaheim, Calif.

in tandem with APTA's an-

meeting, Erpo '96 will feature

600 exhibitors of public trans-

equipment and supplies.contact Den-

API'A, by phone: 202/I18, or e-mail:dkoubaCu

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(ACA).In itare provisions forguidance and

practical suggestions forboth develop-ing and directing a teen anger manage-ment program.

To order a copy, call ACA's cus-tomer service depmiment at 800/222-5646 and ask for item 576-F2. ACAmember cost is $40 and nonmembercost is $50. Shipping and handling is

$4.25. Volume discounts are available.

CATALOGUE~ The 1996-97 edition of Volun-

teer Energy Resource Catalogue fromEnergize, Inc. has just been released

and contains mom than 65 books, train-

ing materials and soitware from 37

sources.Some ofthe volunteer issues reviewed

in the materials are management tech-

niques, new trends, recruiting tech-

niques, safety and program ideas.

To receive a free catalogue, call800/395-9800 or fax: 215/438-0434.

WEB SITE~ TrnnrAcior Transponai/on Ac-

non Network is a new, full on-lineservice sponsored by the US. EPA'sTransportation Partners Programand Surface Transportation PolicyProject (STPP). It can be accessed at

httpd/www.transact.org or by phone:202/319-1861 or 800/STPP-406.

The site provides transportation-

related information and internet ac-

cess. Acomprehensive libraryoftrans-

portation budgetary and policy infor-mation, contacts, interactive commu-nication and technical assistance on

transportation issues are also at the site.

To learn more about TransAct, callthe STPP at 202/939-3470 or the EPA

Transportation Partners Hotline at 202/260-6830.

More than 130 public and pri-tector organizations. including

Nissan, Motorola and

, willbe represented in the exhi-hall of the ThirdAnnual World

on Intelligent Transport(ITS).

Congress, held in Orlando,Oct 14-18, will focus on how

CONFLICTRESOLUTIONPROGRAMS

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~ Increasing violence amongyoung people over the past decade has

prompted parents, educators and other

youth workers to see the importanceofteaching children ofall ages how topeacefully handle conflicts when they

occur.The Bureau For At-Risk Youth

provides pmgrams and products to teach

these violence prevention techniques.'Ihese programs are Peace by Peace,

Project VIP—Violence Is Preventable

Program, and Peace Tafks.

For more information about these

and other programs, or fora 1996 cata-

logue, write the The Bureau at 135

Dupont St.. P.O. Box 760, Plainview,

NY 11803-0760, or call 800/99-YOUTH.

(No/fees is compiled by Ra/h/een

Rouse, special conespondenz)

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ANIMALCONTROL DIREC-TOR —FORSYTH COUNTY,N.C.: Forsyth County, NC —pop.270,000, located in the urban Pied-mont Triad area, 4 hrs. from the beachand 2 hrs. from the mountains, majorcity Winston-Salem —The success-

ful applicant will plan, direct andcoordinate activities of the AnimalControl department. which includesthe operations of the shelter and su-

pervision of the patrol division. Thepatrol division consists of sworn lawenforcement personnel. Requiresfour-year degree, with a major incriminal justice, business adminis-tration or a related field, and at least3 years progressively responsibleanimal control program and shelterexperience, including supervision oran equivalent combination ofexperi-ence and training which provides therequired knowledge, skills and abili-ties. Emphasis willbe placed on ad-ministrative and public relationsfunctions necessary to promote thedepartment's programs and educatethe public in state and local lawsgoverning the care and treatment ofanimals. Salary commensurate withqualifications. To apply, call ForsythCounty Personnel Dept., 910/727-2851. Position open until filled. EOE.For more information about ForsythCounty, see or World Wide Web site:

http: //www.co.forsyth.nc.us.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVEHEALTH OFFICERSAGINAWCOUNTY,MICH.:TheCounty of Saginaw, population212,000, is soliciting applications fora Chief Administrative Officer forthe Saginaw County Department ofPublic Health. Responsibilities in-clude the daily operations of the de-

partment and represents the Countyon all matters of Public Heath con-

cern. Develops policies and proce-dures for meeting the Public Healthneeds of the community; providesleadership direction and supervisionto a large staff of managerial, profes-sional, technical and support serviceemployees. Must possess a Master'Degree in Public Heath or a closelyrelated field and must meet require-ments established by the State De-

partment of Public Health and be

certified by the Michigan Depart-ment of Public Health as a HealthOfficer. Also, must have a minimumof eight years full time Public HeathAdministration experience. Excellentmanagement and leadership skillsnecessary and have the ability to re-

late to all segments of a diverse com-munity. Salary range is $58,820-$ 76,147, with an excellent benefitpackage. Qualified applicants shouldsubmit a resume no later than No-vember 15, 1996 to: County ofSaginaw, Personnel Division, 111 S.

Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, Michi-gan, 48602 or call 517/790-5507 torequest an application form by mail.

DIRECTOR, ANIMALCON-TROL AND HUMANE TREAT-MENTDIVISION—MONTGOM-ERY COUNTY,MD.: MontgomeryCounty seeks experienced individualto direct and manage the daily opera-

tion of the Animal Control and Hu-

mane Treatment Division in the De-

partment of Police. The successfulcandidate willbe experienced in de-

velopment and administration of petlicensing and rabies control pro-

grams, contract negotiation and ad-

ministration, budget preparation, and

policy development for animal con-

trol issues and operations. Minimumrequirements include a Bachelor'Degree and 5 years experience inanimal control enforcement and hu-mane treatment operations. 2 yearsof which were in a supervisory oradministrative capacity. The selectedcandidate is appointed by the CountyExecutive, confirmed by the CountyCouncil, and reports to the Chief ofField Services Bureau of the PoliceDepartment. The salary range is

$46,666-$ 78,110. Interested candi-dates should forward their expres-sions of interest/resumes as soon as

possible to the Office of the ChiefAdministrative Officer, 101 MonroeStreet, Executive Office Building2ndfloor, Rockville, MD 20850. Reviewof received resumes will begin im-mediately. EOE M/F/D.

partment of Permitting Services,which is responsible for the County'sregulation of construction and land

development; issuing constructionand occupancy permits, managmgand coordinating building code and

zoning law enforcement; review ofplans for commercial kitchens; and

inspection of wells, septic and fireprotection systems. The successfulcandidate will have demonstratedskills and knowledge in team build-ing; customer-focused services;building industry trades and construc-tion; building, environmental and

public safety code enforcement; bud-

get administration; policy formula-tion and implementation; public ad-

ministration and/orcomplexorganiza-tional and issues management. Mini-mum qualification requirements in-clude a Bachelor's degree in engineer-

ing, physical science, community plan-ning, public administration or a related

field, and extensive (7 years) experi-ence in construction. environmental orzoning code enforcement, and/or per-

mitting services/related public admin-istration work, with preferably 4 ofthese years in and administrative orsupervisory capacity. Masters degree

preferred. The selected candidate is

appointed by and serves at the pleasure

of the County Executive, and is con-

firmed by the County Council. Aftertwo years experience of operation(1996-1998), the Department is also

subject to evaluation and legislativereview. The salary range is $63,906-$99,094. Interested candidates shouldforward their expressions of interest/resumes as soon as possible to the

Office of the Chief Administrative Of-flicer, 101 Monroe Street, Executive

Office Building 2nd floor, Rockville,MD 20850. Review of mceived re-

sumes will begin immediately. EOEM/F/D.

DIRECTOR, CAPITAL IM-PROVEMENTS —PALMBEACHCOUNTY,FLA.: Rewarding oppor-tunity in administrative & manage-rial work for Palm Beach County,FL—a governmental entity in theforefront of innovative project man-

agement approaches to provide cost-effective &operationally sound qual-

ity facilities. Highly responsible &visible work directing & coordinat-

ing activities of the Capital Improve-ments Div. of the Facilities Develop-ment & Ops. Dept. Applies profes-sional architectural, engineering Bt

construction knowledge & skills tothe planning, design & constructionof public bldg. &renovation projectsfor the Board of County Commis-sioners & State constitutional offlic-ers. Bachelor's degree in architec-

ture, engineering, building construc-

tion or related field and 5 years pro-gressively responsible total develop-ment management experience and/orowner's rep experience that includes

3 years direct supervision of profes-sional, technical &support staff. Musthave either 1) FL registration as a

P.E. or architect or be able to obtainwithin 12 months or 2) GC licensewith at least 10 years experience at

project manager level or at least 5

years at-risk construction manage-ment experience. Salary $54,121-$ 82,078/yr., DOQ. Applications/re-sumes must include SS¹, positiontitle Bt be reed. by 5PM, 10/25/96.Palm Beach County Personnel, 50 S.

Military Trail ¹210, West PalmBeach, FL 33415 (Fax 561/233-4604)EO/AA.

DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC DE-VELOPMENTCOMMISSION,—STANLY COUNTY, N.C.: StanlyCounty, located less than 20 mileseast of the Charlotte/MecklenburgCounty line, seeks an Economic De-

velopment Commission (EDC) di-rector to: organize and direct the workof the Economic Development Com-mission; recruit new business and

industry; conduct market research;serve as liaison between business.industry,andelectedofficials; reportto county manager and a 17-memberEDC board; supervise one other em-

ployee; motivate the community to-

ward economic development efforts;represent county in allied economicdevelopment organizations; coordi-nate the marketing of industrial sites;communicate with engineers, con-tractors, county officials, and indus-

trial executives: maintain database,

oversee EDC communications; prepare

DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENTOF PERMITTING SERVICES—MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,MDAMontgomery County seeks experi-enced and capable administrator to

plan, manage and direct the opera-tions of the newly established De- Continued on page 16

Job Market - Classified Rate ScheduleLine Rates: $5 per line, NACo member counties; $7 per line. others.

~ Display Classiiiedi $30 per column inch, NACo member counties;

$50 per column inch, others.~ Billing: Invoices willbe sent after publication.'ail advertising copy to: Job Market, County News, 440 First St.,

N.W., Washington, DC 20001.~ FAX advertising copy to: Job Market, County News, 202/393-2630.~ Be sure to include billing information along with copy.

For more information, call Ksthleen Rouse, Counry News,National Association of Counties, 202/942-4256.

16County News, Septembe/SI,

JOB MARKETf/0 15and deliver presentations regardingeconomic development activities; en-gage in considerable personal contactwith citizens concerning requests andcomplaints. The successful candidateshould possess a bachelor's degree froman accredited four-year college or uni-versity in economic or related studies,supplemented by graduate or profes-sional study and/or work experiencerelated to economic development. Theapplicant needs excellent interpersonalskills and a desire to work with com-munity businesses. The applicant mustbe willing to work independently andcreatively and must have knowledgeofMicrosoft Office software. The can-didate should be able to balance gov-ernmental procedures with the busi-ness community and handle many di-verse tasks at one time. An ability to

take conceptual ideas and to convertthese ideas into derails is strongly pre-ferred. Salary commensurate withqualifications. Positions open untilfrlied. Submit resume with cover letterto: William Stockard, Human Re-sources Director, Stanly County Ad-ministration Building, 201 South Sec-ond St., Albemarle, N.C. 28001.

DIRECTOR, RESEARCH &DEVELOPMENT CENTER-PINELLAS PARK, FLA.: Director,Research dt Development Center atlarge public children's planning andfunding agency. Responsible for su-pervising in-house and contract re-search activities, outcome evaluation,resource development, and intern pro-grams. Ph.D + 8 years human serviceexperience required. Hiring range

$40.403-$ 46,733. Applications/Re-sumes to Personnel, Juvenile WelfareBoard, 6698 68th Ave. N., PinellasPark, FL 33781 no later than 10/21/96.EOE.

DIVISION DIRECTOR OFECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-HORRY COUNTY, S.C.I HorryCounty is seeking applicants for a Di-vision Director ofEconomic Develop-ment responsible for managing anddirecting the activities and functions ofHony County Government relating tothe Planning Department and CodesEnforcement Department functions.utilizing a thorough knowledge of allrelevant State laws, County ordinancesand regulations. Horry Counry is thesecond fastest growing county in thecountry located on the East Coast, and

encompasses the popular resort area ofMyrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mini-mum Training and Experience: ABachelor's degree in Public Adminis-tration, Business Administration, Plan-ning, or related field and eight (8) yearsprogressively responsible administra-tive experience or a Master's degree inPublic Administration, Business, Man-agement and five (5) years progres-sively responsible administrative ex-perience or an equivalent combinationofeducation and experience which pro-vides the required skills, knowledgeand abilities. Must possess a valid driv-ers license. Salary Range $52,276.00through $91,717.00. The deadline forfilingfor the above position is October30, 1996. Applications should be sub-mitted to the Horry County PersonnelOffice, P.O. Box 997, Conway. SC

Return completed form totNACoConference Registration CenterP.O. Box 26307Akron. OH 44319

NACo==-"-Employment Policy & Human

Services ConferenceCONFERENCE REGISTRATION

POSTMARK DEADLINE—OCT. 18, 1996

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FACILITYOKLAHOMA

OKLA.: Facility42 (expandmg to 79) bed,credited, secure juvenilesponsible forall day-to-dayMust have demonstratedcross-cultural sensitivity mdtent verbal writtenskills; a capacity to balanceterests of staff, Juvenilethe community-at-large; a

progressive professionalonstrated commitment toBachelor's Degree m andiscipline,2 yrs. residential,3ministrati ve fulltime workMSW with 5 yrs. of directadmi nistrative ex peri ence inited juvenile detention faciTis [)ferred. Start date Dec. I, 19IIletter and resume to: A.sonnel Coordinator,Juvenile Bureau. 5905 NBlvd., Oklahoma City. OKDeadline: October 31, 1996.

ROAD DEPARTMENTAGER —OKALOOSAFLA.: Okaloosa County150,000), is acceptingthe position ofRoadager. The position reports toWorks Director, responsible fat

million budget, 116the maintenance of over 800roads in the county system.degree in Engineering, Buildislsuuction, or closely related;mented by a minimum of sevcs

progressively responsibleand construction experiencelic facilities, three of whicha supervisory/managementa municipal organization. Vlicense. Okaloosa County is

the Emerald Coast ofFlorida. Salary range is $ 37

$61,297.60 annually. AnCounty Application forform must be submitted byI, 1996 to be cons/dered fortion. Apply to: Okaloosasonnel Department, 601-B N.

Street, Crestview, Florida 3253(i,

689-5870. By Florida Law, all

tions for employment with the

are open forpublicinspection. Nto pre-employment drugAfftrmativeAction EqualEmployer.

SENIOR CITYDENVER COUNTY, COLO.:

and County of Denver,Health Department.month. Minimum QualiMaster's in City/RegionalCivil/Transportationrelated degree and three ycart

rectly related professionalin: Transportation/Land Use/

ity planning and policyTrip Reduction Program trainial,

enforcement of localKnowledge oftransportationprograms, transit-orientedtainable development, computer

cling, air quality regulation, aad

native mode programs is

(Equivalencies accepted), To

an application form, send a

City and County of Denver, 11(t

St., Denver, CO 80202. Attx

Garritt. Submit applicationOct 15 and Oct 31 1996.