ACCA COUNTY MATTERS – Member Newsletter
Dear ACCA Members,
I extend a warm welcome to all of you as President of the Association of Colorado County Administrators (ACCA). As we dive into the heart of autumn, I'm thrilled to share some exciting opportunities and updates with you. Your dedication and hard work make a difference every day in our communities, and your ACCA team is here to support you in every way possible.
Looking ahead, I want to highlight a great opportunity – our upcoming ACCA Pre-conference Program at the CCI Foundation Winter Conference, titled "Creating a Servant Leadership Culture." This full-day, high-level professional development event will be held in conjunction with the CCI Foundation Winter Conference at Westin Westminster from November 27th to 29th, 2023. It's an extraordinary chance for all of us to come together and foster growth and collaboration. Please bring as many as you can to this opportunity.
I encourage you to mark your calendars and secure your seat(s) by emailing your registration information to coloacca@gmail.com by November 20, 2023. Seats are limited, and we don't want you to miss out on this invaluable opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and that of your teams.
Please take the time to review the information below – we wanted to share all ACCA relevant opportunities and information in one place for you.
Thank you for your dedication, and I look forward to connecting with you at our upcoming events. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, suggestions, or topics you'd like to see presented in the future. Your voice matters, and together, we can make a significant impact in our communities.
Semper Fidelis,
Don Davis
ACCA President
Join ACCA at the CCI Foundation Winter Conference – Administrators, Commissioners and All Are Welcome. Bring the Whole Team!
ACCA is very excited to invite everyone to take part in our full-day, complimentary, high-level professional development, pre-conference program, “Creating a Servant Leadership Culture,” to be held in conjunction with the CCI Foundation Winter Conference at the Westin Westminster – November 27-29, 2023. This training generally comes at the cost of thousands of dollars to local governments, ACCA is proud to offer this opportunity at no charge as a community service to all Colorado counties and cities.
The ACCA Pre-conference Program and Member Meeting will be held as follows:
· DATE: Monday, November 27, 2023
· TIME: 9 am to 4 pm – Lunch and coffee breaks/light snacks will be provided at no charge
· The 2023 ACCA Membership Meeting will directly follow the session at 4 pm.
To Register:
RSVP for this event by emailing your Name, Title, County, Email Address and Phone Number to coloacca@gmail.com no later than NOVEMBER 20, 2023, to secure your seat. Seating is limited, on a first-come, first-served basis. Do not delay. We hope you will join us!
About This Program:
In a world marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, Servant Leadership offers a radically different way of leading that nurtures healthy relationships, while staying on the edge of dynamic change. Servant Leaders build better communities and a better society for everyone. This session will focus on the 12 principles of servant leadership: Listening, Empathy, Nurture the Spirit, Building Community, Healing, Awareness, Calling, Conceptualization, Foresight, Persuasion, Growth and Stewardship. We will delve into each of these competencies needed for upper-level managers and senior executives with responsibility for shaping the organization's culture and systems to facilitate excellent performance.
This session is presented by Strategic Government Resources, Inc. (SGR), which exists to help local governments become more successful by recruiting, assessing, and developing innovative, collaborative, and authentic leaders. SGR’s services are designed to promote innovation, team building, collaboration, and continuous improvement in local governments. SGR has approximately 700 local government clients in 47 states across all our business lines.
About Our Facilitators:
Mike Mowery, SGR President of Leadership Development and Strategic Foresight:
Dr. Mowery has been with SGR since 2011. Before joining SGR Mike was a full-time pastor for 20 years, having served churches in Washington, Colorado, and Texas. His doctoral project was developing a collaborative approach to strategic planning, and this has formed the foundation for the Council Retreats that SGR leads every year in cities and counties across the nation. Mike is passionate about the importance of servant leadership because he believes it provides a way for a future in which everyone has the chance to flourish. Although he has not worked for any municipalities, he has led over 500 Leadership Workshops for local governments.
Andy Duke, SGR Senior Vice President:
Andy is a certified coach and assessor with the SEND Network where he has helped numerous pastors and planters develop their organizational strategy. He is also a certified Life Younique Primer coach, a process which helps individuals discover their unique life call and purpose. Andy believes that servant leadership has always been the best way to ensure organizational health and long-term success and finds it exciting to see current leadership literature acknowledging this and seeking to apply it.
For more information and registration for the CCI conference, please visit: https://ccionline.org/home/conference/. We hope you will join us!
Your Are Invited to ACCA/CCCMA's Next Webinar – Complimentary
Property Tax Limits-Past, Present, and Future
This session will review the limits applicable to Colorado property taxes including, if it passes, Proposition HH and will attempt predictions about possible future changes.
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Time: 4 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Virtual – Zoom platform
To register for this event:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdO2pqzMjGNw5fl7QdXPgX8JO0JL0qjrt
This session is offered at no charge to ACCA members and friends.
About Our Presenter:
Dee P. Wisor represents governmental entities and other participants in public finance transactions and economic development matters. In particular, he advises governments on compliance with the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights ("TABOR") and has written and spoken frequently on TABOR matters. He has been an expert witness in TABOR litigation. He is a partner with the firm Butler Snow LLP and is a member of the Public Finance Group. Dee has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007 and is a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel. He served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Bond Lawyers for nine years including a one-year term as the President. He received his B.A. from Dickinson College and his J.D. from the University of Denver and is admitted to the State Bar of Colorado.
****** What other topics would you like to see presented? Send your ideas at coloacca@gmail.com any time!
Your Voice Matters!
Letter to NTIA calling for alternatives to BEAD's Letter of Credit
Dear ACCA,
I just wanted to let you all know, that thanks to ACCA bringing this issue to the forefront, the Estes Park Board of Trustees is also jumping in with a letter to NTIA calling for alternatives to the BEADS letter of credit requirement.
The Estes Park utility director, who is responsible for the Town’s fiber utility, was unaware of this issue until I shared the threads from ACCA. He also has shared this with Fort Collins, Loveland and Longmont as well. Although it doesn’t impact Estes directly, the Town wanted to weigh in and support other rural communities for whom this is an issue.
I just wanted to share as an example of how impactful networking can be and sometimes unexpected ways. One more example of how the ACCA listserv is making a difference! Keep it up!
Frank Lancaster
CCCMA/ICMA Senior Advisor
Trustee - Town of Estes Park
Request for ACCA District Board Representation Nominations
Nominate your ACCA Board district representative for the 2024-2025 term. All district representatives are appointed. Your recommendations will be compiled for consideration.
Here is a list of current district representation:
- President: Don Davis, Broomfield
- Vice President and Southern Region Representative: Amy Tanabe, Otero
- Secretary/Treasurer and Western Region Representative: Mike Bordogna, San Miguel
- Past President and Front Range Region Representative: Sunny Bryant, El Paso
- Mountain Region Representative: Jeff Shroll, Eagle
- Eastern Region Representative: Jacob Piper, Lincoln
To submit your nominations, simply email us at coloacca@gmail.com no later than November 3, 2023.
NOTICE OF ELECTION: We are pleased to announce that Amy Tanabe of Otero County has accepted the nomination for Board President and Mike Bordogna of San Miguel County has accepted the nomination for Board Vice President. The election will occur as part of the ACCA membership meeting at the 2023 CCI Winter Conference to be held November 27, 2023, at the Westin Westminster. More details will be forthcoming.
Thank you for your time and consideration!
Contribute Your Trusted Templates to ACCA's Resource Center
We could all use a helping hand from time to time. New County managers, especially those new to government, could benefit from those contract templates and other resources that you may have. It can be a steep learning curve, with many challenges as they come up to speed with the job requirements.
We have created a resource clearing house for all ACCA members at https://coloacca.weebly.com/resources.html. We need your help to expand it and ensure it is relevant to all county managers.
If you have sample contracts, templates or other resources that you would be willing to share, please reach out to us at coloacca@gmail.com.
Recognition for the Important Work You Do
We have reached out to all Colorado County Commissioners to request nominations for ACCA's Administrator of the Year Award. If you are so inclined, feel free to send the message below directly to your commissioner. If not, please know that ACCA is advocating on your behalf.
The role of the County Administrator is like no other position. It's more than a job, it's a way of life. Dedicated professionals give their time, talent, and tact to carry out the vision and ambitions of the Board of County Commissioners by leading their organization, rallying their community, and making a real difference.
Nominating your County Administrator for ACCA's Administrator of the Year Award is a way of saying thank-you for their help in realizing your goals. Whether your Administrator typically works from the wings or plays a more visible role in the county organization and community, their work makes things happen. Receiving this coveted award recognizes that effort and provides an opportunity to share their professional story to inspire others and showcase your county's success.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION TODAY!
The recipient of the 2023 ACCA County Administrator of the Year Award will be honored at the CCI Awards Ceremony to be held as part of the 2023 CCI Winter Conference to be held November 27-29, 2023, at the Westin Westminster.
To get more information, please email us at coloacca@gmail.com. If you have any questions about eligibility or details of the ACCA awards program, please contact ACCA President Don Davis at 303-271-8508 or ddavis@broomfield.org
Nominations are due by November 3, 2023.