Constitutional Officers Legislative Days in Richmond January 21-23, 2018

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1 Constitutional Officers Legislative Days in Richmond January 21-23, 2018 All events are at the Omni Hotel unless indicated otherwise. Education Program Joint treasurer and commissioner of the revenue Education Program is January 22. Registration fee is $75 and includes continental breakfast (both Monday and Tuesday) and breaks plus handouts. There is no lunch with the education program; we encourage attendees to register separately for the VALECO annual meeting and luncheon. See below. The Education Program is worth: 8.6 points for Treasurers (includes Tuesday s FOIA session) plus 1 additional point if you attend the VALECO annual meeting 2 points for Commissioners of the Revenue plus 1 additional point if you attend the VALECO annual meeting Treasurers can register on-line for the education workshop at this site: Commissioners can register through Scott Harris, COR, Hanover County. VALECO VALECO annual meeting & luncheon is January 22 at the Omni Hotel, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. The VALECO meeting and luncheon is worth one point towards certification. VALECO registration form can be found on the last page. Visit your Senators and Delegates Senators and Delegates are now in the Pocahontas Building, 900 East Main Street. Make appointments now to visit them while you are in Richmond. We will not be visiting them in masse like we have in the past. Talking sheets will be sent out ahead of time and will be available/discussed during the Legislative Info session on Monday afternoon.

2 Hospitality Suite Hospitality Suite on Sunday and Monday nights at the Omni sponsored by Treasurer s Cancellation Policy: If you find you cannot attend, Al Spengler at Cooper Center (aws@virginia.edu) a full refund will be issued prior to January 11; half refund up to Wednesday January 17. No refunds for cancellations received after January 19 unless medical emergency. If you have any questions, please contact Al Spengler at the Cooper Center at UVA aws@virginia.edu or

3 Agenda Sunday, January 21, 2018 All events are at the Omni Hotel 1:30 p.m. Refreshment Break 2:00 p.m. Treasurers Board Meeting 3:00 p.m. Commissioners of the Revenue Board Meeting 3:00 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. until Midnight Hospitality Suite Times subject to change Monday, January 22, 2018 All events are at the Omni Hotel Treasurers & Commissioners of the Revenue Legislative Day Education Program Sessions and Times Subject to Change 7:45 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Conference Registration All morning sessions are Concurrent 8:30 8:40 a.m. Welcome L. O. Lee Pfeiffer, MGT, Treasurer, Cumberland County President, Treasurers Association of Virginia Maggie A. Ragon, MCR, Commissioner of the Revenue, City of Staunton President, Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia 8:40 9:30 a.m. Developing a Relationship with the new Administration Ross Mugler, MCR, Commissioner of the Revenue, City of Hampton Evan Poston, MCR, Commissioner of the Revenue, City of Norfolk 9:30-10:15 a.m. Responding to Subpoenas and Other Requests for Information Jeffrey Scharf, Partner John Rife, Partner Taxing Authority Consulting Service, P.C. 10:15 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 11:15 a.m. Trends in Virginia Demographics Stephen Holzman Research and Policy Analyst Weldon Cooper Center Demographics Research Group 11:15-11:45 a.m. Compensation Board Updates Robyn M. De Socio, Executive Secretary Virginia Compensation Board

4 11:50 am - 1:30 pm. VALECO 43 rd Annual Meeting and Luncheon Separate registration required! Featured Speaker: TBA 1:40 2:30 p.m. USA Economic Update/Forecast Kathleen L. Bowe, Sr. Managing Consultant PFM Asset Management LLC 2:30 2:45 p.m. Break Sessions are Concurrent COR: 2:45 3:15 p.m. COR Legislative Updates Page Johnson, MCR, Commissioner of the Revenue, Fairfax City Ross D Urso, MCR, Commissioner of the Revenue, Fauquier County 3:15 4:00 p.m. COR Reports from VP s and bill watch Overview of role of each VP Description of bills under watch by each VP 4:00 p.m. Closing Announcements and Adjournment TAV: 2:45-3:30 p.m. Legislative Updates and TAV-PAC Report Lee Pfeiffer, MGT, Treasurer, Cumberland County Tara Thomas, MGT, Treasurer, Gloucester County Kevin Hutchins, MGT, Treasurer, Roanoke County 3:30-4:15 p.m. Round Table Speakers TBA 4:00 p.m. Closing Announcements and Adjournment 4:00-6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. until Midnight Hospitality Suite (Times subject to change) Tuesday, January 23, :30 10:30 a.m. FOIA Training and Updates Alan Gernhardt, Executive Director Virginia FOIA Council Visit your Senators and Delegates Senators and Delegates are now in the Pocahontas Building, 900 East Main Street. Make appointments now to visit them while you are in Richmond. We will not be visiting them in masse like we have in the past. Talking sheets will be sent out ahead of time and will be available/discussed during the Legislative Info session on Monday afternoon. 12 Noon General Assembly convenes.

5 LODGING Omni Richmond Hotel 100 South 12th Street, Richmond Room Rate: $139 single; $149 double plus state & local taxes Cut-off date: January 8, 2018 Check-In: 3:00 p.m. Check-Out: 12 Noon Hotel rooms feature executive work desks, free high-speed wireless Internet access, cable TV, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, and coffeemaker. The Omni also has an indoor heated pool. See web site for info on fitness center. Remember to enroll in the Omni Select Guest Program. It does not cost anything to enroll and by doing so you will be entitled to comp Wi-Fi Service, comp pressing and shoeshine, bottle water, and several other benefits. To enroll and see the other benefits, go to this link: Toll Free Number: 800-THE-OMNI Room Block Name: Constitutional Officers Legislative Day 2018 Special website for making your reservations: Map & Directions: Parking Valet Parking: Self Parking $25 per night with unlimited in and out. $21 full day in James Center garage underneath the hotel. FYI: Hourly parking in area decks charge from $3-$5 per hour. NOTE: For those commuting, the self parking deck across the street from the Omni Hotel on 12 th Street charges a max of $18 per day for parking. Parking rates are subject to change.

6 VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL ELECTED CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS (VALECO) Notice of 43 rd Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon January 22, :00 Noon Rain, shine or snow! Omni Hotel 100 S. 12 th Street Richmond To register for lunch: information below to Bonnie Dickson or Fax form to Bonnie at (804) Last day for luncheon reservations is Wednesday, January 17, 2018 COST: $25 VALECO member; $30 non-member Buffet Menu: Roasted Pork Loin, Rosemary Demi Glace and Grilled and Sliced Flank Steak, Mushroom Jus Please check below if you would like to request a vegetarian or vegan meal. Payment (checks payable to VALECO) may be presented at the door or mailed to: Bonnie Dickson, Treasurer, Lancaster County 8311 Mary Ball Rd, Suite 204, Lancaster, VA ATTN: VALECO Annual Meeting Phone: Name Office/Locality Address City State Zip Code Telephone FAX Address (required) I would like to request the following special meal: Vegetarian Vegan Staying Overnight? Rooms are available at the OMNI Richmond (100 S. 12 th Street) on Sunday, January 21 and Monday, January 22 at the government group rate of $139 single or $149 double. Ask for the Constitutional Officers Legislative Day 2018 room block. Cut-off Date: January 8, 2018 Call THE-OMNI ( ) or for reservations.