Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC)

??#MMASCAC2024 Thursday Morning Session Highlights ?? Designing and Implementing Gen-AI Tools for Public Sector Success Gain valuable strategies for responsibly leveraging gen-AI to enhance government services while addressing key concerns around transparency, accountability, fairness, and privacy. Empowering Your Leaders: Strategies for Analysis to Support Executive Leaders Learn actionable steps you can take to be a teammate your city manager can count on to propel your city forward. The Role of the Public Sector CFO Discuss the growing and expanding needs of public sector professionals. Achieving Resiliency: Preparing Cities for Climate Change Gain valuable insights from Time’s Most Sustainable Company on bolstering energy resilience, navigating the impacts of rising temperatures, and preparedness for natural events. #LocalStrength #RootedInExcellence

?? 30 Days to Go! ?? The countdown has officially begun for the MMASC Annual Conference! ?? Join us in just 30 days for a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with professionals from across the region. Stay tuned for exciting updates, sneak peeks, and more! Don’t forget to register if you haven’t yet! ?? https://ow.ly/45AT50TBBWU #MMASC2024 #LocalStrength #RootedInExcellence

??#MMASCAC2024 Thursday Morning Session Highlights ?? Developing a Common Language for Equity & Excellence This interactive workshop helps organizations and groups develop a common language for talking about equity issues in ways that are clear, promote trust, and lead to an enhanced ability to identify issues and dynamics related to structural inequity while pointing to more new actions and solution. The Other Taxes: How to Make Minor Taxes a Major Asset Hear the latest trends, compliance tactics, and services that can both gain revenue while saving money on the expenditure side to grow and support the local community. 1 and 1 Make 11 In this interactive session, we will learn strategies and mindsets for creating and cultivating exponential relationships and unlikely, but powerful, partnerships. Defying Dysfunction: Navigating Federal Policymaking to Build Local Strength Learn how to cut through the dysfunction to leverage federal policymaking to strengthen, fund, and grow your organization's legacy. #LocalStrength #RootedInExcellence

?? Excited for the #MMASCAC2024! ?? Join us for inspiring sessions, insightful discussions, and networking opportunities that will elevate your professional journey. ?? Wednesday Afternoon Session Highlights: Municipal Law Jeopardy! Play Municipal Law Jeopardy with categories highlighting major legal issues that municipal governments and staff are facing, such as the Housing, Public Records Act, Government Claims Act and general municipal law topics. Developing a Risk Management Culture At Your Organization This panel will discuss the responsibility of Risk Management at all levels in your organization and show practical examples of how agencies have worked to develop this culture in all departments. Strong Community Roots Yield Public Engagement Excellence Learn how to root your public engagement processes in the strength of your community and benefit from community resources and wisdom throughout the development and execution steps. #LocalStrength #RootedInExcellence

San Diego Region members - enjoy a night of hockey and networking with the San Diego Gulls and the Municipal Management Association of Southern California! The game will take place on Saturday, November 2nd, against the Abbotsford Canucks. After the game, there will be a picture on the ice, which will be available for everyone in the group. A private networking event will be held in the Stella Artois Lounge from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, before doors open. The game will start at 6:00 PM, and MMASC will have a private section in the lounge during the game. Food will be provided at the networking event, but drinks will need to be purchased separately. More info available at: www.mmasc.org/Calendar

? Still Time to Register! ? Don’t miss out on the fun at the #MMASCAC2024! There’s still time to sign up for our exciting Pickleball and Golf events in the morning on Wednesday, November 13! ??? Whether you're looking to show off your pickleball skills or enjoy a round of golf with colleagues, these activities are a great way to connect and unwind! There are still additional rooms available at the Mar Monte Hotel, a 5-min walk from the Hilton, so start your conference experience early! ?? Register now for golf: https://ow.ly/FFgV50TBOTt and secure your spot today! ?? Register now for pickleball: https://lnkd.in/gGZV-2Hq and secure your spot today! #LocalStrength #RootedInExcellence

?? Join Us for the MMASC Welcome Reception! ?? Kick off the MMASC Annual Conference with us at our Welcome Reception! ?? Connect with fellow attendees, enjoy delicious refreshments, and get ready for an incredible conference experience. This is the perfect opportunity to network and build relationships before the sessions begin! Don’t miss out on the fun—come as you are and bring your enthusiasm! We can’t wait to see you there! ?? #MMASCAC2024 #LocalStrength #RootedInExcellence

There's still time to secure your spot at the 2024 Annual Conference! We have plenty of rooms available, including Tuesday evening, and you won't want to miss out on our incredible lineup of programming. Explore all the amazing opportunities that await you: https://lnkd.in/gBVwjuJD. Don’t wait—register today and be part of this unforgettable experience!

There's still time to secure your spot at the 2024 Annual Conference! We have plenty of rooms available, including Tuesday evening, and you won't want to miss out on our incredible lineup of programming. Explore all the amazing opportunities that await you: https://lnkd.in/gBVwjuJD. Don’t wait—register today and be part of this unforgettable experience!

We’re excited to continue our partnership with Dr. Santor Nishizaki, former city manager and CEO of the Mulholland Consulting Group, to launch the third cohort of our NextGen Soft Skills Certificate Program.