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Agenda Item 3.1.4

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TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
Memorandum
To: 

Board of Directors

From:

Todd Muck, Executive Director

Meeting Date:

April 24, 2019

Subject:

Conferences and Training Attended by Agency Staff


RECOMMENDED ACTION:

RECEIVE report on conferences or trainings attended by agency staff.

SUMMARY:

Agency staff attend conferences or trainings at Agency expense that are pertinent to their roles in pursuing the Agency’s mission.  These events allow the staff to stay current and participate in the development of transportation practices and policies related to their roles.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenses related to staff training are included in the Travel and Training item in the adopted Agency budget.
DISCUSSION:

During the week of April 1, Executive Director Hale participated in the spring meeting of the American Public Works Association’s Government Affairs Committee in Washington, DC.  It was an excellent time to be in the nation’s capital since several committees were beginning work on the reauthorization of the federal transportation act, also known as the “FAST” act. 

 

Summaries of Executive Director Hale's trip and the American Public Works Association's transportation policy priorities are attached.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
APWA Government Affairs - DC Trip summary
APWA Transportation Policy Priorities