MML Convention Program

Council-Manager Relationships Location: Grand Pavilion

Moderator: Larry Moss, Councilmember, City of Greenville Speakers: Pat McGinnis, City Manager, City of Portage

Sarah Moyer-Cale, City Manager, City of Hastings Sheila Tomkowiak, Mayor, City of Grosse Pointe Juan Ganum, City Manager, City of Bridgman Bob Slattery, former Mayor of Mount Morris; League Past President Back by popular demand! Now more than ever, building relationships and understanding the roles of city council and how they can interact with their administration is critical to the success of our communities. When the relationship between the city manager and city council breaks down, forward motion slows, time and resources are wasted, trust and respect are damaged, and, ultimately, the community will not get what it deserves. Come hear from both sides of the equation and learn firsthand about the appropriate roles for elected officials and managers, discover what strategies can be put into place to help build a productive relationship, and hear examples directly from some seasoned elected officials and managers. CC 4: Staff Effectiveness CC 5: Personal Resiliency and Development CC 13: Human Resources Management and Workforce Engagement Transforming Employee Health Insurance Presented by Business Alliance Program Participant Michigan Planners, Inc. Location: Gerald R. Ford Conference Room Moderator: Marty Chambers, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Lowell Speaker: Aaron MacDonald, Chief Strategy Officer, Michigan Planners, Inc. Second only to payroll, employee health care spending is continuing to escalate. This is often dealt with through annual changes that confuse employees and diminish overall plan value. Michigan Planners has the tools you need to make your plan a simple, long-term solution to build and maintain a package that is the best fit for you and your employees. Join them to learn more about how they have provided access to affordable and comprehensive coverage for over 60 years. CC 12: Financial Management and Budgeting CC 13: Human Resources Management and Workforce Engagement CC 14: Communication and Information Sharing

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