The Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA’s) nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation assess how well an entity’s budget serves as: a policy document; a financial plan; an operations guide; and a communications device. McLennan County excelled in each area and received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for … Continue Reading about County Budget Serves as Communication Tool
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Commissioners Court Meetings During an Emergency
KEY QUESTION: What is the proper procedure for scheduling or rescheduling Commissioners Court meetings as necessitated by an emergency? REFERENCE POINT: … Continue Reading about Commissioners Court Meetings During an Emergency
Conference Agendas Designed With Takeaways in Mind
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County officials serving as your Association officers work throughout the year to prepare and fully develop agendas for upcoming education conferences. County … Continue Reading about Conference Agendas Designed With Takeaways in Mind
Communicating and Collaborating
Comal County Commissioner
Educating our citizens and communicating with them is the key to having an understanding. It can also be a great way to mobilize some support when it comes to … Continue Reading about Communicating and Collaborating
A Glimpse in the Life of Oldham County Commissioner Quincy Taylor
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the … Continue Reading about A Glimpse in the Life of Oldham County Commissioner Quincy Taylor
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Smokehouse Creek Fire
Rising From The Ashes
The Smokehouse Creek Fire ignited in Hutchinson County on Feb. 26 and burned more than 1 million acres in the Texas Panhandle, making it the largest wildfire in Texas history. Our thanks to the Hemphill, Hutchinson, … Continue Reading about Smokehouse Creek Fire
Better Together
Comal County Commissioner
In this month’s sneak peek of NACo’s County Government Month, I couldn’t help but appreciate their theme: ForwardTogether. It’s akin to TAC’s mantra, #254Strong. But what does this really mean? How does this play … Continue Reading about Better Together