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Dollars and Sense of Municipal Operations

Who Should Attend

The workshop is focused on highway operations and anyone who manages a budget will be able to take advantage of the many years of experience of the instructors.

After taking this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the pitfalls and realities of the budget process,
  • Discuss how highway and public works department budgets are created, managed, and updated during a crisis,
  • List the legal duties involved in preparing a budget,
  • Defend the highway department budget, and
  • Incorporate planning and asset management into the budget process.

Workshop Details

  • Cost - $90.00 per attendee
  • Timing of workshops
    • Workshops typically run from 8:30am - 3:00pm and lunch will be served.

Workshop-Related Materials

Instructor

Guy James was with the Allegany County Department of Public Works for over thirty years, serving as the Highway Superintendent for the last 7 years.