Overview

The Institute is hosted by the Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University and will be held at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center on June 4-5, 2009 in Auburn, Alabama. This year's event brings together Alabama county commissioners, tax collectors, revenue commissioners, and other county officials to explore ways for the Alabama county to enhance its revenue environment, position the county for economic development and growth, and effectively build for the future. The Institute begins at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday and will conclude by 12:00 p.m. on Friday.

FEATURED SPEAKER

Stimulus Act: What Local Governments Need to Know

Mr. Ferguson is the Deputy Executive Director and Director of County Services Department of the National Association of Counties (NACo).

INSTITUTE TOPICS

• Preparing for the Future in Today's Economy
  
  
• Foreclosures - Impact on Local Government
  
  
• Business Closings - Financial Impact
  
  
• Transparency
  
  
• Stimulus Plan Funding
  
  
• New Immigration Regulations
  
  
• Public/Private Initiatives
  

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS

• David Perry, Alabama Department of Finance, Stimulus Implementation
  
  
• Bill Johnson, Director, ADECA
  
  
• Sonny Brasfield, Executive Director, Association of County Commissions of Alabama
  
  
• Bill Bass, Director Property Tax Division, Alabama Department of Revenue
  
  
• Ronald Baldwin, Bureau Chief Office Engineer, ALDOT
  
  
• Russell Kelly, Chief, Permits and Services Division, ADEM
  
  
• Dr. Keivan Deravi, Professor, Economics, Auburn University at Montgomery

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Hotel Reservations: The Institute is being held at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. You may make reservations by calling (800) 228-2876.

Institute Reception: All participants and their guests are cordially invited to the 39th Annual Institute Reception on Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. You can expect good food, excellent conversation and networking opportunities.

Refund Policy: Written cancellations received 15 working days prior to the beginning of the program will be honored with full refund of the registration fee. Late cancellations or non-attendance will not be refunded.