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WEBSITE MIGRATION

Effective January 2, 2008, our new web address is lgc.uwex.edu. This older site will remain live for several months while we add page redirect commands, but will not be kept up to date. Please change your bookmarks.

2007-2008 WisLines Underway

Conducting Local Elections (PDF file, 91 kb)

Current Issues Affecting Local Government Officials (PDF file, 476 kb)

Local Land Use Planning and Zoning (PDF file, 158 kb)

Coming soon: Open Government and Parliamentary Procedure 2008

ARCHIVED Last Year's WisLines

Still available as a materials bundle or audiostream (see next topic):

Fire Department Hot Topics (PDF file, 166 kb)

Current Issues Affecting Local Government Officials (PDF file, 190 kb).

Conducting Local Elections (PDF file, 294 kb)

Local Land Use Planning and Zoning (PDF file, 109 kb)

Open Government and Parliamentary Procedure (PDF file, 201 kb)

You may register by mail, phone or fax. To learn more about these Local Government Center programs, visit our WisLine information page.

New, Easier "Materials Only" Ordering

We've streamlined our method of providing print-plus-audio versions of WisLine programs that have already occurred, or that will occur but you cannot attend. Our WisLines information page explains the procedure, or if you already know what you need, go direct to our

order form (PDF file, 89 kb). On-line audiostreams can also be ordered after the live program has occurred.

Attend the Mid-Year Business Improvement District (BID) Conference
Thursday, October 11, 2007, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Seminar Agenda "Positioning Your Bid for Success" (PDF file, 81 kb)

Registration Form (PDF file, 155 kb)

Since 2003, UW-Extension's Local Government Center has helped coordinate and offer a series of annual programs aimed at educating Business Improvement District managers, their Board members and interested parties about BID operations and programming. You may view past seminar agendas here.

If you have questions about this event please email: kharkness@new.rr.com

Web Resources Guide

This

web resource guide (PDF file, 114 kb) was presented at the 2007 Budget and Community Growth workshops (see below) for town and village officials. The purpose of this guide is to provide easy access to forms, materials, and other information local officials use in fulfilling their responsibilities. This is our first draft of this document and we would like to hear your comments. Please download this document and let us know what we should change to best meet your needs.

Fall Workshops in Nine Locations Held in September

Workshops were held throughout the state to familiarize town and village officials with budget issues and other important aspects of their jobs. If you missed this year's workshops, you may still order a materials packet. Access the registration brochure for more information.

(PDF file, 561 kb)

Conducting the Annual Board of Review -- Training options

Livestock Facility Siting

Find information on required state standards and local ordinances at the DATCP website.

Resources for Extension Faculty

"Local Government & Finance Basic Resources List" (Microsoft Word file, 134 kb) This 8-page annotated document provides a basic bibliography that includes books and manuals, fact sheets, websites, periodicals and other materials, many of which may be accessed by the provided internet links. It was developed by UW-Extension's CNRED Local Governance & Finance Team.

"Running for Local Elected Office in Wisconsin" This new set of materials will help you decide whether you should run ... how to run ... and how to present the topic to others.

Visit the University of Wisconsin's online catalog of educational programs designed to meet the professional development needs of government officials and managers. govtraining.org

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Census Information
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This page was last updated October 10, 2007.

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