Don’t miss our May webinars! May 5th, Negotiations 101. Click here to register.<https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=IMLA&WebCode=EventDetail&evt_key=7d9624fa-40cf-4b6e-9f4a-d4eac8b280c2> Free Live For IMLA Members - CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. This presentation will outline the steps in preparing for a negotiation, discuss factors to consider in picking a strategy, and demonstrate both how to use and how to counter some of the most common negotiation tactics. Speaker: DeWitt “Mac” McCarley May 10th, Construction, Secrets and Strategies to Successful Public Construction Projects. Click here to register.<https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=IMLA&WebCode=EventDetail&evt_key=febeda17-a900-475c-ba41-c89699993896> Free Live For IMLA Members - CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. Successful projects - meeting quality, time, budget requirements - can happen if the public owner and the municipal attorney take the proper steps to prepare for design and construction. Without the necessary planning and strategy, public works construction may experience unwanted delays, claims and cost overruns. This session will discuss the underlying causes that threaten successful project outcomes. Specific recommendations (“secrets”) will be presented regarding critical issues during the design phase including designer selection and professional services agreement, the public owner’s project management approach, and key construction contract provisions. Since unexpected issues are common in construction, a corresponding claims management strategy that focuses on avoidance, mitigation and resolution of claims and disputes will be presented. Speaker: Joe Seibold & Christopher J. Petrini May 19th, Robocall Me Maybe? Examining Automated Calls by Cities in Light of the FCC’s Broadnet Order on Reconsideration. Click here to register.<https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=IMLA&WebCode=EventDetail&evt_key=e466d780-d1a4-4db0-858c-d46082fdb798> As local governments seek to streamline processes and efficiently utilize funds in continually decreasing budgets, some are turning to automated phone calls and text messages (“robocalls” and “robotexts”) as a cost‐effective option to communicate with citizens. This session discusses the applicable federal laws and regulations that govern automated calls, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 as well as the associated FCC rules, orders, and rulings, with a focus on the FCC’s Broadnet Order on Reconsideration, released December 14, 2020, that formally applied these federal laws and regulations to local governments and their contractors. This session also discusses practical considerations and best practices for local governments when contacting citizens by automated calls and texts, including those related to telephone town halls, municipal court cases, water utility service, and COVID‐19 information. Speaker: David Johnson May 24th, Police, Creating a System of Police Oversight. Click here to register.<https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=IMLA&WebCode=EventDetail&evt_key=770285a9-a80a-4add-bc4d-082af3b3dcd2> The City of Austin has had some form of civilian police oversight for 20 years. This presentation will explore the legal issues the city has faced during that time, the changes in civilian oversight that have occurred, and different forms of oversight in other cities that have influenced the City of Austin’s approach. It will explore issues related to the confidentiality of police disciplinary records, anonymous civilian complaints, and labor relations with the Austin Police Association. Speaker: Neal Falgoust Click here<https://imla.org/webinar-schedule/> for more details on the webinar and our entire 2022 calendar. If your office participates in our Kitchen Sink Subscription, you do not need to register separately. Your office will be sent log in information automatically. If you’d like to subscribe to Kitchen Sink, please click here<https://imla.org/kitchen-sink/>. Please let me know if you have any questions or I can be of any assistance! Caroline Storer Marketing Director P: (202) 466-5424 x7104 D: (202) 742-1384 [facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/InternationalMunicipalLawyersAssociation/>[twitter icon]<https://twitter.com/imlalegal>[linkedin icon]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-municipal-lawyers-association-inc./> [logo]<https://imla.org/> 51 Monroe St. Suite 404 Rockville, MD, 20850 www.imla.org<http://www.imla.org/> Plan Ahead! Take a look at all of IMLA’s upcoming events<https://imla.org/events/>! 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