To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Time Certain Matter
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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9:15 A.M. - California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Update and CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government Executive Institute Credential Presentation
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive CSAC and CSAC Foundation updates from CSAC Chief Executive Officer, Graham Knaus; and
2. Receive the CSAC Government Executive Institute report and credentials presentation for the third annual CSAC Institute in Northern California hosted by Humboldt County.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce
DISCUSSION:
The CSAC William "Bill" Chiat Institute for Excellence in County Government is a professional, practical continuing education program for senior county staff and elected officials. Its goal is to expand capacity and capability of county elected officials and senior staff to provide extraordinary services to their communities. The institute was established in 2008 and is a component of the California Counties Foundation, Inc. and CSAC. More than 6,000 county staff and elected officials across the state have taken courses.
CSAC, in partnership with Humboldt County, hosted its third annual CSAC Institute in Northern California that began Jan. 9, 2025, for 10 sessions ending May 23, 2025. Attendees dedicated approximately 45 hours to this intensive leadership in local government training series. Classes included:
? Leadership Fundamentals and Public Service Values
? Empathic Stance in Leadership Roles
? Productivity and Motivation
? Mastering the Art of Effective Communication
? Communicating and Presenting Complex Issues and Data
? Navigating Difficult Conversations
? Resilient Leadership
? Ta...
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