Western New York Regional Training
May 18-19, 2022 | Holiday Valley, Ellicottville

Co-Sponsored by Barton & Loguidice

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

  • 7:00 p.m.

    Networking Reception and Albany Update

Thursday, May 19, 2022

  • 8:00 a.m.

    Continental Breakfast

  • 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

    Welcoming Remarks from NYCOM Leadership

  • 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

    Municipal Ethics and Labor Relations
    Strict compliance with municipal ethics rules and a basic understanding of labor relations are minimum job requirements for all municipal officials. This session will highlight several hot topics related to these issues.

    • John Mancini, NYCOM Counsel
  • 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

    Local Governance and Running Effective Meetings
    Governing involves a combination of leadership, policy-making, and regulation. This session will delve into those powers and responsibilities, focusing on the process and procedure. The presentation will include an overview of the fundamental requirements of the Open Meetings Law.

    • Wade Beltramo, NYCOM General Counsel
  • 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    Holding Public Office: Tips and Pitfalls

    • Mayor William Aiello, City of Olean, NYCOM Treasurer
    • Mayor John Burrell, Village of Ellicottville, NYCOM Executive Committee
  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    Essentials of Municipal Finance
    Understanding local government finances is critically important since the municipal budget guides everything a city or village does. This presentation will address some key elements of municipal finance including revenue options, state aid, expenditure of funds, and budget development.

    • Barbara VanEpps, NYCOM Deputy Executive Director
  • 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Networking Lunch