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Leading and managing are different. Good managers managestuff. Good leaders lead people. The best organizations haveboth. Learn the difference and how you can become a betterleader in your organization, no matter what position youhold. Be introduced to the five practices of exemplary

leadership as defined in The Leadership Challenge, and thenexplore and reflect personally on what you can do to make adifference in your own organization.

Create connections with colleagues from across the statethrough a series of structured small-group and one-on-oneconversations about leadership and its role within ourorganizations.

See two very different approaches to beginning the budgetprocess. The City of Mooresville takes a laid back approachthat works well for its community. Budget simply placesresources where departments can access them on their owntime. Looking to kick it up a notch? Invite a gorilla, as the Cityof Raleigh has done in the past. They annually host acreative, fun event designed to energize departmental staffas they begin the budget process. Learn tips to improve yourprocess and hear the results of an online survey sent toNCLGBA members. See what the budget kickoff process is likein cities, towns and counties across North Carolina.

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Brush up on capital budgeting and finance. Hear an overview ofcapital financing options available to local governments in NorthCarolina. Discuss the basic legal authority, proceduralrequirements, and major limitations of each financing option.

(Off-site at Packs Tavern, shuttle until 10 pm)

In life, we develop scripts that affect how we look at ourselves andothers. These scripts impact relationships and our ability to solveproblems. Understand your individual script, recognize its impact,and learn strategies for enhancing your effectiveness both in theworkplace and in your personal life.

Practice 15 easy poses you can do at your desk or anywhere whenyou need to de-stress.

Examine what sustainability means to each of our communitiesacross North Carolina. Discuss desired outcomes, such asreducing costs or environmental impact. Share how you approachanalysis of these types of projects. Brainstorm ways to reducecosts through sustainable efforts while increasing revenues.

Discussion will focus on four programs -- used cooking oilcollection, hybrid vehicles, building design and greencertification, and public-private partnership for energygeneration. Share how your community analyzes cost, benefit andsustainability.

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The 1999 ICMA Revenue Estimation Survey found revenueforecasting was mainly the responsibility of finance and budgetofficers. Municipalities predominantly used traditional forecastingapproaches such as expert and trend methods. Poor forecasts

may result in either a revenue shortfall or a revenue surplus.Strategize ways to involve departments in revenue forecasting toimprove accuracy.

Come talk trash! And nuts and bolts and paving and recyclingand maintenance. Problem solve common issues public worksdepartments face during budget development and discuss bestpractices. Challenges include budgeting for the needs of bothtown programs and citizens, projecting future service needs,maintaining aging infrastructure while also addressing newinfrastructure projects, and responding to regulatory issues.

Share how to best communicate these budget needs tomanagement and Council.

Making good hiring decisions is crucial to the success of anyorganization. Discuss interview questions and strategies,practical evaluations, and advertising strategies that will help youselect the best candidate for your next department or centralbudget office staff recruitment process.

Discuss strategies to best position yourself for your next job in

budgeting or for another position elsewhere in local government.

Many communities are challenged with efficiently providing andfunding fire and emergency services in unincorporated areas,across municipal boundaries, and in partnership with manyindependent municipal and historically volunteer-basedindependent departments. Come discuss non-general fundmechanisms and partnership opportunities authorized and in use

for fire services funding in North Carolina, such as rural fireprotection districts, consolidated fire and rescue service districts,interlocal cost share funding models, contracting with another

jurisdiction or department.

Please review the following in advance of the session: http://sogpubs.unc.edu/electronicversions/pdfs/lfb43.pdf (CountyFunding for Fire Services in North Carolina, Kara A. Millonzi, May2011)

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Discuss any problems you face as a small budget shop. Sharebest practices for budget development process, calendar,documents, and other issues affecting small local governments.

Note: Define for yourself a small jurisdiction. If you think you cancontribute and would like to discuss the budget process and otherintricacies of public budgeting for small towns and counties, joinus!

Hear a synopsis of the changes that NC made to the income taxpolicy and then discuss the best and worst case scenarios.What will this mean for your community? And what actions canyou take now?

A lot of hard work goes into preparing the budget, but we allknow its just the beginning. Once the budget passes, how do youensure the organization sticks to the plan? How are the inevitable,unforeseen items addressed? Managing the budget during thefiscal year can take many forms and include issues like budgetarylevel of control, transfers and amendments, and monthlyprojections. Answer the question all the departments ask, whatdo you do the rest of the year?

A leaders vision is an invitation to what could be: come watchexcerpts from Dr. Martin Luther Kings landmark speech througha new lens and then explore what visions we could inspire andshare in our own organizations. In this follow-up to theLeadership general session from Wednesday, we will concentratespecifically on how things could change in your organization if weenvision the future (and its possibilities) and enlist others inpursuit of that vision.

Discuss your reflections from the morning presentation and how

your work practice can improve. What role do you default to? Andhow can you get out of the triangle?

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Organizational Website, featuring group information and regular updates

Career GatewayYour best source for local budgeting & finance job postings

The City of Durham uses their award-winning strategic planmethodology to build capacity in the organization, make decisionsand set priorities. Hear an overview of citywide and departmentperspectives on Durhams strategic planning process and teamapproach, tips on how to build capacity in your organizationthrough developmental opportunities, ways to use data to makedecisions and show how to set priorities.

Learn different ways technology is funded including planningfor costs, funding mechanisms for up-front costs and ongoingmaintenance and upgrades, computers and mobile devices andany workgroups that review collaboration opportunities and/or

prioritize technology initiatives.

Learn how you can encourage citizen participation in your annualbudget development without significant costs.

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Why create a culture of well-being in the workplace? Uncover thetools and community resources that are helping employers attainmeasureable health improvement outcomes and optimize wellnesscost savings at the same time. Learn the benefits of focusing on acomprehensive wellness program as a forefront strategy.

General overview of the condition of the U.S. macroeconomy andhear the current domestic economic events being discussed in thenational media. Review the progress of the economic recoveryand how current events and policies are shaping the futureeconomic landscape of the U.S. economy. The condition of theNorth Carolina economy will be discussed, including the currentemployment situation, conditions in the local housing market, anda general economic forecast for the state.

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Websites

www.ExploreAsheville.com www.RomancAsheville.com

www.AshevilleDowntown.org www.AshevilleGrown.com

Restaurants

On or Near Hotel PropertyHorizons Dining Room , 828-252-2711

Blue Ridge Dining Room, 828-252-2711

Elaines Dueling Piano Bar (Open Thursday Night)

Grovewood Caf, 111 Grovewood Road, 828-258-8956

On Merrimon Avenue (From North to South Towards Downtown)

Vegheads (Vegetarian Drive Thru), 705 Merrimon Avenue

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Avenue, 828-254-5339

Vinnies Neighborhood Italian, 641 Merrimon Avenue, 828-253-1077

Zen Sushi, 640 Merrimon Avenue, 828-225-6033

Nois Thai Kitchen, 535 Merrimon Avenue, 828-251-1960

Luellas Bar-B-Que, 501 Merrimon Avenue, 828-505-7427

Homegrown, 371 Merrimon Avenue, 828-232-4340

Downtown Top Picks

Creperie Bouchon, 61 1/8 North Lexington Avenue, creperiebouchon.com

Curate, 11 Biltmore Avenue, 828-239-2946, curatetapasbar.com

Barleys Taproom & Pizzeria, 42 Biltmore Avenue, 828-255-0504

Wicked Weed Brewing, 91 Biltmore Avenue, 828-575-9599

Table Asheville, 48 College Street, 828-254-8980, tableasheville.com

Tupelo Honey Caf, 12 College Street, 828-255-4863, tupelohoneycafe.com

French Broad Chocolate Lounge, 10 South Lexington Avenue, 828-252-4181

Other Top Picks (More at urbanspoon.com)

12 Bones Smokehouse, 5 Riverside Drive, 828-253-4499

Corner Kitchen, 3 Boston Way, 828-274-2439

Nine Mile, 233 Monord Avenue, 828-505-3121

Papas & Beer, 17 Tunnel Road, 828-255-2204

Laughing Seed Caf, 40 Wall Street, 828-252-3445

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