For nearby attendees or those arriving on Tuesday for the conference, the City of Franklin will provide a tour of the city to see innovative projects and facilities. Likely sites include the nationally recognized Westhaven mixed use development, downtown preservation, new Public Works Building (reuse of the old 84 Lumber building), Police Department Headquarters, new Columbia State Community College campus, etc. The tour will be limited to the first 25 registrations with bus transportation provided by the City. WEDNESDAY MARCH 29 – Conference Registration 8:30 9:00 AM - – 9:00 10:00 AM – Update from Tennessee Department of Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano and Deputy Commissioner Barbara Sampson will overview department services and assistance available to help cities and towns operate better. They will also address the software update and access to the situs sales tax data information identified by jurisdictions. Introduction by Bill Hammon (Alcoa). (CMFO-Finance) Break 10:00 10:15 AM - – 10:15 11:30 AM – Update from Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer will update attendees on department activities and initiatives, including the status of proposed legislation to increase various user fees at the General Assembly to fund critical state and local transportation needs. Introduction by Eric Stuckey. (CMFO-Finance) 11:30 1:00 PM – Networking Lunch On Your Own & Conference Registration For newer members desiring to know a member better and students “seasoned” interested in a career in local government. Here’s a chance to connect in an informal, small group setting. Lunch for this voluntary event will be treat at a location “Dutch” decided by the group. Seasoned members will lead the groups. Participants should indicate desire to participate when register online for the conference. Welcome & Opening Comments 1:00 1:20 PM – – TCMA President Rob Lyons (Murfreesboro) and ICMA Vice President Bill Hammon (Alcoa) 1:20 2:20 PM – Orientation of Newly Elected Officials Municipal governments are the most complex organization in every city, and are governed by citizen members who often enter office with no knowledge of the charter, municipal law, city operations, or their role and responsibilities. Come
For nearby attendees or those arriving on Tuesday for the conference, the City of Franklin will provide a tour of the city to see innovative projects and facilities. Likely sites include the nationally recognized Westhaven mixed use development, downtown preservation, new Public Works Building (reuse of the old 84 Lumber building), Police Department Headquarters, new Columbia State Community College campus, etc. The tour will be limited to the first 25 registrations with bus transportation provided by the City. WEDNESDAY – MARCH 29 8:30 – 9:00 AM - Conference Registration 9:00 – 10:00 AM Update from Tennessee Department of Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano and Deputy Commissioner Barbara Sampson will overview department services and assistance available to help cities and towns operate better. They will also address the software update and access to the situs sales tax data information identified by jurisdictions. Introduction by Bill Hammon (Alcoa). (CMFO-Finance) 10:00 – 10:15 AM - Break 10:15 – 11:30 AM Update from Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer will update attendees on department activities and initiatives, including the status of proposed legislation to increase various user fees at the General Assembly to fund critical state and local transportation needs. Introduction by Eric Stuckey. (CMFO-Finance) 11:30 – 1:00 PM Networking Lunch On Your Own & Conference Registration For newer members desiring to know a “seasoned” member better and students interested in a career in local government. Here’s a chance to connect in an informal, small group setting. Lunch for this voluntary event will be “Dutch” treat at a location decided by the group. Seasoned members will lead the groups. Participants should indicate desire to participate when register online for the conference. 1:00 – 1:20 PM – Welcome & Opening Comments TCMA President Rob Lyons (Murfreesboro) and ICMA Vice President Bill Hammon (Alcoa) 1:20 – 2:20 PM Orientation of Newly Elected Officials Municipal governments are the most complex organization in every city, and are governed by citizen members who often enter office with no knowledge of the charter, municipal law, city operations, or their role and responsibilities. Come
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