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GENERAL INFORMATION
September 12-16, 2022 | Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs

EVENT SAFETY
NYCOM and the Saratoga Hilton will strictly adhere to CDC and NYS public health guidelines in place at the time of the Fall Training School. Prior to the conference, we will directly notify all pre-registrants and speakers of any specific measures that will be in effect, if any.

MEETING REGISTRATION RATES
Both the FULL PROGRAM and ONE-DAY registration rates include participation in all sessions, the trade show, breaks and the reception Thursday evening. Meals are NOT included in the meeting registration fee. If you wish to participate in meal functions and are not staying at the Saratoga Hilton in the NYCOM room block, please select the meals you wish to participate in during the meeting registration process.

FULL PROGRAM RATE
Early Bird Available until August 18th

• Member City/Village Attendee: $357
• First-Time City/Village Attendee: $257
• Non-Member Municipal Attendee: $547
• NYCOM Network Patrons: (Golden: $303 | Ruby: $455 | Silver: $546)
• Private Sector Company/Organization: $607

ONE-DAY PROGRAM RATE
Early Bird Available until August 18th
• Member City/Village Attendee: $217
• First-Time City/Village Attendee: $152
• Non-Member Municipal Attendee: $272
• NYCOM Network Patrons: (Golden: $161 | Ruby: $241 | Silver: $289)

• Private Sector Company/Organization: $322

Late Registration:  After August 18, all registration fees will increase $15 for members/patrons and $25 for non-members.

Policy on Access for the Disabled
The Conference of Mayors makes every effort to plan meetings which are accessible to the disabled. NYCOM requests advance notice by the registrant (including on-site registrants) so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

Attire
The attire for the meeting is casual, except for the Annual Banquet on Thursday evening for which business attire is recommended. The Theme Dinner on Wednesday evening will be "Margaritaville".

Authority to Attend
Local official attendance at this training event is permitted by General Municipal Law § 77-6(2), which permits a city or village to authorize attendance by "any of its members or any officer or employee ... or other person who has been elected pursuant to law to a public office of a municipality for which the term of office has not commenced ..." Local officials are entitled to be reimbursed for all actual and necessary costs incurred while attending this program.

Additional Policies
Refunds will be made in full for your meeting registration fee if you notify NYCOM no later than September 9, 2022. 


CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

(CLE) Municipal Attorney Continuing Legal Education
NYS Conference of Mayors will be offering CLE credit for relevant sessions at the 2022 Fall Training School. Attorneys wishing to take advantage of this opportunity MUST PRE-REGISTER for both the Fall Training School AND CLE credits. All NYCOM CLE courses offered at this school contain new content for 2022 and are not “repeat” courses for purposes of the NYS CLE Board's “no repeat” rule, unless otherwise noted. Note that 22 CLE classes are tentatively scheduled, offering attendees the option of receiving up to 18 hours of CLE credit. One session will be for 1.5 hours of Ethics and Professionalism CLE credit each. The remaining sessions will be for 1.5 hours of Professional Practice CLE credit each.

For a copy of NYCOM's CLE Financial Hardship Policy, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at (518) 463-1185.

(CMFO) Credentialed Municipal Finance Officers Program
This program was established to recognize the hard work and dedication of the Local Government Finance Officer that chooses to stay educated and informed of financial issues and compliances in order to maintain a high degree of professionalism in their performance as a finance officer. For more information or if you have questions about the application, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

(RMC) Registered Municipal Clerks
The RMC program was established to recognize educational and professional accomplishments in preparation for a municipal clerk career. For more information or if you have questions about the application, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

(CPE) Continuing Professional Education
CPE credit hours are available for Certified Public Accountants. For further information, please contact the NYS Comptroller's Office of Local Government and School Accountability at (866) 321-8503 or (518) 473-0005.

(EOA) NYCOM's Elected Officials Academy
The Elected Officials Academy (EOA) is NYCOM’s two-tiered program that facilitates and recognizes the educational and leadership accomplishments of elected city and village officials. Any NYCOM class that you take, conference that you attend, or committee that you serve on will earn you Elected Officials Academy credits.  For further information on the EOA and to enroll, please see HERE.