PowerPoint presentation accompanying my annual report to the Waushara County Board of Supervisors. The presentation detailed my efforts to transform and improve the management and operational culture of Waushara County government, progress made, and plans for the immediate and long term future.
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Waushara County Effective and Efficient Government
But you’re gonna have to serve somebody, yes indeed
You’re gonna have to serve somebody,
It may be the devil or it may be the Lord
But you’re gonna have to serve somebody.
Gotta Serve Somebody
Bob Dylan - 1979
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Responsibilities of County Officials & Employees
Rank and File Employees report to and are managed by Department Directors
(Middle Managers in Larger Departments)
Middle Managers report to and are managed by Department Directors
Non-Elected Department Directors report to and are managed by the County
Administrator
Elected Department Directors’ continued Employment is subject to the
County’s Electorate
County Administrator’s continued Employment is subject to the County Board
of Supervisors
Members of the Board of Supervisors’ tenure is subject to the County
Electorate
All of the above are subject to State and Federal law and decisions of Courts
possessing appropriate jurisdiction
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Waushara County Government
Facts and Figures
Waushara County Government serves a year round population of
approximately 25K and Summer season population of approximately 75K.
Governing body of eleven elected Supervisors
Seven other independent elected officials
Four Citizen Boards and Commissions
Eighteen Departments
Services through the University of Wisconsin-Extension
Contracted Surveyor
County Museum
Annual Budget of more than $40M
Approximately 400 employees
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Don’t just tell your team
members what you want,
but explain to them why.
Leadership
Jeffrey Morales - 2015
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Various Forms of Communication
Rapid and Complete Response to Citizen Inquiries and
Complaints
Detailed Explanations to Employees as to Administration
Management Decisions
Frequent and Detailed Communication to Department
Directors
Frequent and Detailed Communication to Supervisors
including Weekly Message
Communication to the Public through traditional and
Social Media
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Waushara County Effective and Efficient Government
Perfection is not
attainable. But if we
chase perfection, we can
catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi - 1959
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Rising Standards and Expectations
MANAGEMENT
Engaging and Fulfilling Work Environment
Collaborative but Strong Management and Leadership
Open Door Policy
Frequent, Direct, Unambiguous, and Informative Communication
Support of Employees and Assumption of Responsibility
Open to New Ideas and Suggestions
Long Term Planning Based on Critical Thinking and Analysis
Trust, Respect, and Appreciation of Employees
Directly Addressing Problems and Individuals
Concern for Employees’ Wellbeing
Employee Recognition and Appreciation Events
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Rising Standards and Expectations
EMPLOYEES
Striving for Excellence, not hoping for Mediocrity
Improving Performance through Creativity, Training, and being open to new
Ideas
Focus on and Support for the Overall County Mission and not just Themselves
or their Department
Pursuing Leadership Roles in their Professional Organizations
Understanding No One is Entitled to a Job without Meeting Performance
Standards and Expectations
Never Justifying Things with “But We’ve Always Done it this Way”
Always Mindful Taxpayers do not exist to provide Employees nice jobs but
Employees exist to serve Taxpayers
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The economy is the start
and end of everything.
Prime Minister David Cameron - 2015
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Economic Development Efforts
HIGHLIGHTS
Fox Valley Technical College – Wautoma Center
Fox Valley Workforce Development
North Central Wisconsin International Trade, Business and
Economic Development Council (ITBEC)
StoneRidge Markets Expansion
Planned Waushara County Venture Center
PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS
Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (TREDC)
County and Regional Tourism
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Community Outreach Efforts
Summer Board of Supervisors Tour
Tour of Township and Village Board Meetings
Annual Tour of Senior Dining Centers
County Government Day
Area Service Clubs
Community Events
Attendance at Various Community Meetings
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Organizational Participation
Wisconsin Counties Association
White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
Wisconsin City/County Management Association
Wisconsin County Executives Association
Wisconsin County Mutual Loss
Prevention/Workers Compensation Committee
Wisconsin County Utility Tax Association
Fox Valley Technical College Advisory Council
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Goals for Improvement
Improved Employee Morale leading to better
Work Performance and reduced Turnover
Hiring Managers with an Emphasis on seeking
Management and Leadership Ability
Advocacy at the State and Federal Levels
Greater Efficiency in All Things
Use of Critical Thinking in Analyzing and Solving
Problems
24. LEGAL
Waushara County Effective and Efficient Government
Change can be frightening, and
the temptation is often to resist it.
But change almost always
provides opportunities – to learn
new things, to rethink tired
processes, and to improve the way
we work.
Klaus Schwab - 1971
25. LEGALQuestions or comments?
Bob Sivick
Willamina City Manager
Willamina City Hall
411 Northeast C Street
Willamina, Oregon 97396-2783
(503) 876-2242, Extension 103
sivickr@ci.willamina.or.us
Questions or Comments?
Bob Sivick
Waushara County Administrator
Waushara County Courthouse
209 South Saint Marie Street
Post Office Box 300
Wautoma, Wisconsin 54982-0300
(920) 787-0431
ROBERT.SIVICK@CO.WAUSHARA.WI.US
