April 11, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST | Registration Deadline: April 8, 2013
Cost: $50 FACC members/$75 nonmembers
Transparency – it’s not just records, sunshine laws, financial reporting or the latest craze. A lack of information can create a perception that something is being hidden and erode trust in government. One way to combat this perception is to embrace transparency. Transparency requires a cultural shift in an organization, as well as concrete plans for an effective communication strategy to implement it. This session will answer the following questions. What happens when the leadership of an organization does not support a transparent culture? How do you create an effective communication strategy to enhance transparency? What do you do if your efforts are not improving confidence in government? What are the benefits of incorporating transparency into your organization’s culture? What are the consequences of not incorporating transparency into your organization’s culture? The session will include best-management practices and concrete examples of how you can incorporate transparency into your office or organization. A panel of experts will include Jonathan Lewis, City Manager, City of North Port; Tracy Miller, Florida Regional Director/Technology Director, Alliance for Innovation; Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Former City Manager, Town of Palm Beach and City of Sunrise; and Francine Ramaglia, Assistant Village Manager, Village of Wellington. This webinar series is presented by the Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC) and the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government. Registration forms and online registration are available at www.floridaclerks.org. Space is limited. For more information, contact Liane Schrader at 850-222-9684 or lschrader@flcities.com.
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