2012 Safe D 11th Annual Conference 82nd Legislature Laws Affecting Es DsJohn Carlton
Presentation regarding laws adopted by 82nd Texas Legislature affecting Emergency Services Districts in Texas at SAFE-D Annual Conference in February 2012
2012 Safe D 11th Annual Conference Esd 101John Carlton
Presentation regarding general issues related to operation of Emergency Services Districts in Texas presented at SAFE-D Annual Conference in February 2012
2012 Safe D 11th Annual Conference Things Commissioners Must DoJohn Carlton
ESD Commissioners have several requirements that must be met including taking oaths of office, completing open meetings and open records training within 90 days, and obtaining at least six hours of continuing education every two years. Commissioners must also hold regular monthly meetings, establish administrative offices, adopt annual budgets and tax rates, and complete various financial, reporting, and recordkeeping tasks to comply with regulations. Training on emergency services governance, ethics, and federal grant requirements is also recommended.
This document discusses Xcel Energy's strategy for sustainable growth through investments in regulated utility operations and environmental leadership. It outlines Xcel's plans to invest in renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, and environmental upgrades. This is expected to drive earnings per share growth of 5-7% annually and annual dividend growth of 2-4%. Regulatory mechanisms allow for recovery of major capital investments.
Artist nails the perfect portrait - using tens of thousands of SCREWSNargiz G
An artist created a portrait entirely out of screws after being inspired by his bronze relief work depicting Saint Catherine's life. He spent six months completing his first screw portrait, getting the idea to work with screws and following through on creating the unique piece using tens of thousands of screws.
Building Your Tax Base: Creating and Using Redevelopment Incentives craplanner1
Our local governments are in financial crisis mode. How can local governments position themselves to be attractive to new development and build their tax base, while maintaining control over the development process? Redevelopment agencies throughout Florida and the Nation have been using various types of incentives to spur new construction and redevelopment in high risk areas. This session walks you through the basics of redevelopment financing and provides incentivizing tools for planners to assist their local governments build a stronger tax base.
2012 Safe D 11th Annual Conference 82nd Legislature Laws Affecting Es DsJohn Carlton
Presentation regarding laws adopted by 82nd Texas Legislature affecting Emergency Services Districts in Texas at SAFE-D Annual Conference in February 2012
2012 Safe D 11th Annual Conference Esd 101John Carlton
Presentation regarding general issues related to operation of Emergency Services Districts in Texas presented at SAFE-D Annual Conference in February 2012
2012 Safe D 11th Annual Conference Things Commissioners Must DoJohn Carlton
ESD Commissioners have several requirements that must be met including taking oaths of office, completing open meetings and open records training within 90 days, and obtaining at least six hours of continuing education every two years. Commissioners must also hold regular monthly meetings, establish administrative offices, adopt annual budgets and tax rates, and complete various financial, reporting, and recordkeeping tasks to comply with regulations. Training on emergency services governance, ethics, and federal grant requirements is also recommended.
This document discusses Xcel Energy's strategy for sustainable growth through investments in regulated utility operations and environmental leadership. It outlines Xcel's plans to invest in renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, and environmental upgrades. This is expected to drive earnings per share growth of 5-7% annually and annual dividend growth of 2-4%. Regulatory mechanisms allow for recovery of major capital investments.
Artist nails the perfect portrait - using tens of thousands of SCREWSNargiz G
An artist created a portrait entirely out of screws after being inspired by his bronze relief work depicting Saint Catherine's life. He spent six months completing his first screw portrait, getting the idea to work with screws and following through on creating the unique piece using tens of thousands of screws.
Building Your Tax Base: Creating and Using Redevelopment Incentives craplanner1
Our local governments are in financial crisis mode. How can local governments position themselves to be attractive to new development and build their tax base, while maintaining control over the development process? Redevelopment agencies throughout Florida and the Nation have been using various types of incentives to spur new construction and redevelopment in high risk areas. This session walks you through the basics of redevelopment financing and provides incentivizing tools for planners to assist their local governments build a stronger tax base.
SAFE-D 2024 Annual Conference - Ethics for ESD Commissioners.pdfJohn Carlton
2024 Presentation on Ethical Issues for Commissioners of Emergency Services Districts at the Annual SAFE-D Conference. This presentation focuses on the ethical obligations for commissioners of emergency services districts in Texas, including: fiduciary obligations; dual office holding; nepotism; conflicts of interest; liability; and more...
2024 Presentation on the basics of emergency services district creation and operation in Texas at the Annual SAFE-D Conference. This presentation addresses numerous topics, including: creation; powers; board composition; funding; property tax; sales tax; financial requirements; audits; budgets; purchasing; bidding; contracting; financing; structure; employees; and much more.
2024 Presentation on Emergency Services Districts and Annexation at the SAFE-D Annual Conference. This presentation addresses annexation by emergency services districts and annexation by cities into emergency services districts.
2017 TRWA-TWCA Water Law Seminar - PUC UpdateJohn Carlton
Presentation regarding regulatory and litigation developments at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) related to water and sewer rate applications, cases and appeals.
2017 TRWA Annual Convention - Leading Your Board to SuccessJohn Carlton
Presentation for board members of rural water supply corporations, special utility districts and other water districts in Texas regarding the operation and management of these entities.
Presentation regarding bills introduced and passed by the Texas Legislature during the 85th Legislature (2017 Session) that impact Emergency Services Districts.
SAFE-D ESD 101 Conference November 2017John Carlton
This document provides information from a presentation on Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) in Texas. It defines ESDs as local political subdivisions that may provide fire, rescue, EMS and other emergency services. It notes there are over 315 known ESDs in Texas, more than 200 of which are members of SAFE-D. The document discusses the authority and limitations of ESDs, how they are funded through property taxes and fees, and financial requirements around audits, payments, and depositories.
This document provides information about ethics and transparency requirements for Emergency Services District commissioners in Texas. It discusses the state's Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act, which govern transparency. It also covers ethics topics like fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, nepotism, dual office holding, and incompatibility. The document warns of potential liability for violating open government laws and outlines ways commissioners can be removed from office for misconduct.
The document summarizes the legislative agenda and outcomes of SAFE-D, an association representing emergency services districts, during the 2013 legislative session in Texas. Key issues addressed included seeking relief from the tax cap for ESDs, resolving unappropriated special funds, and clarifying rules around city annexation and ESD governance. Some successes included bills allowing greater flexibility for ESD expenditures and exempting smaller ESDs from full auditing requirements. However, efforts to remove or modify the tax cap were unsuccessful. The document provides details on relevant bills filed and their outcomes.
SAFE-D ESD 101 Presentation - October 2013John Carlton
Basic introduction to the legal aspects of the administration and operation of Emergency Services Districts in Texas, including meetings, finances, contracting and ethical issues.
2012 TRWA Attorney's Conference: Ethical Considerations in Board Governance f...John Carlton
This document discusses ethical considerations for lawyers working with boards of water supply corporations and districts in Texas. It outlines the lawyer's roles as advisor, advocate, negotiator, intermediary, and evaluator. It also discusses duties to the organization as a client, including taking reasonable remedial actions if an officer commits a legal or ethical violation. The document reviews obligations of board members such as sworn statements, bonds, and oaths of office. It also discusses accountability to state laws, agencies, voters, residents, and governing documents.
2013 TRWA Districts Conference: Districts - Back to BasicsJohn Carlton
Basic introduction to the legal aspects of the administration and operation of Special Purpose Districts providing water in Texas, including meetings, finances, contracting and ethical issues.
2012 Texas Fire Chiefs Association Academy: ESDsJohn Carlton
Emergency services districts (ESDs) are local political subdivisions that provide fire, rescue, EMS and other emergency services. ESDs are governed by appointed or elected commissioners and are primarily funded through property taxes not exceeding $0.10 per $100 of assessed value. Over 300 ESDs exist in Texas, providing essential emergency services funding and coverage to residents. ESDs must comply with state laws and regulations regarding finances, transparency, and accountability.
Basic introduction to the legal aspects of the administration and operation of Emergency Services Districts in Texas, including meetings, finances, contracting and ethical issues.
Powerpoint presentation to the State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts Annual Conference on Basis Emergency Services Districts Legal Issues, March 2013
SAFE-D 2013 Last Monday Webinar - Legislative UpdateJohn Carlton
This document summarizes the legislative agenda and bills of importance to SAFE-D (State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts) during the 2013 legislative session in Texas. Key items on SAFE-D's agenda include seeking tax cap relief for emergency services districts, resolving unappropriated special funds, addressing issues related to cities, and clarifying rules regarding assets and audits. Several bills are discussed that relate to these agenda items, including proposed constitutional amendments and bills on tax caps, dedicated funds, city consent for annexation, and other ESD governance issues. Major dates for the legislative session are also provided.
SAFE-D 2024 Annual Conference - Ethics for ESD Commissioners.pdfJohn Carlton
2024 Presentation on Ethical Issues for Commissioners of Emergency Services Districts at the Annual SAFE-D Conference. This presentation focuses on the ethical obligations for commissioners of emergency services districts in Texas, including: fiduciary obligations; dual office holding; nepotism; conflicts of interest; liability; and more...
2024 Presentation on the basics of emergency services district creation and operation in Texas at the Annual SAFE-D Conference. This presentation addresses numerous topics, including: creation; powers; board composition; funding; property tax; sales tax; financial requirements; audits; budgets; purchasing; bidding; contracting; financing; structure; employees; and much more.
2024 Presentation on Emergency Services Districts and Annexation at the SAFE-D Annual Conference. This presentation addresses annexation by emergency services districts and annexation by cities into emergency services districts.
2017 TRWA-TWCA Water Law Seminar - PUC UpdateJohn Carlton
Presentation regarding regulatory and litigation developments at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) related to water and sewer rate applications, cases and appeals.
2017 TRWA Annual Convention - Leading Your Board to SuccessJohn Carlton
Presentation for board members of rural water supply corporations, special utility districts and other water districts in Texas regarding the operation and management of these entities.
Presentation regarding bills introduced and passed by the Texas Legislature during the 85th Legislature (2017 Session) that impact Emergency Services Districts.
SAFE-D ESD 101 Conference November 2017John Carlton
This document provides information from a presentation on Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) in Texas. It defines ESDs as local political subdivisions that may provide fire, rescue, EMS and other emergency services. It notes there are over 315 known ESDs in Texas, more than 200 of which are members of SAFE-D. The document discusses the authority and limitations of ESDs, how they are funded through property taxes and fees, and financial requirements around audits, payments, and depositories.
This document provides information about ethics and transparency requirements for Emergency Services District commissioners in Texas. It discusses the state's Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act, which govern transparency. It also covers ethics topics like fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, nepotism, dual office holding, and incompatibility. The document warns of potential liability for violating open government laws and outlines ways commissioners can be removed from office for misconduct.
The document summarizes the legislative agenda and outcomes of SAFE-D, an association representing emergency services districts, during the 2013 legislative session in Texas. Key issues addressed included seeking relief from the tax cap for ESDs, resolving unappropriated special funds, and clarifying rules around city annexation and ESD governance. Some successes included bills allowing greater flexibility for ESD expenditures and exempting smaller ESDs from full auditing requirements. However, efforts to remove or modify the tax cap were unsuccessful. The document provides details on relevant bills filed and their outcomes.
SAFE-D ESD 101 Presentation - October 2013John Carlton
Basic introduction to the legal aspects of the administration and operation of Emergency Services Districts in Texas, including meetings, finances, contracting and ethical issues.
2012 TRWA Attorney's Conference: Ethical Considerations in Board Governance f...John Carlton
This document discusses ethical considerations for lawyers working with boards of water supply corporations and districts in Texas. It outlines the lawyer's roles as advisor, advocate, negotiator, intermediary, and evaluator. It also discusses duties to the organization as a client, including taking reasonable remedial actions if an officer commits a legal or ethical violation. The document reviews obligations of board members such as sworn statements, bonds, and oaths of office. It also discusses accountability to state laws, agencies, voters, residents, and governing documents.
2013 TRWA Districts Conference: Districts - Back to BasicsJohn Carlton
Basic introduction to the legal aspects of the administration and operation of Special Purpose Districts providing water in Texas, including meetings, finances, contracting and ethical issues.
2012 Texas Fire Chiefs Association Academy: ESDsJohn Carlton
Emergency services districts (ESDs) are local political subdivisions that provide fire, rescue, EMS and other emergency services. ESDs are governed by appointed or elected commissioners and are primarily funded through property taxes not exceeding $0.10 per $100 of assessed value. Over 300 ESDs exist in Texas, providing essential emergency services funding and coverage to residents. ESDs must comply with state laws and regulations regarding finances, transparency, and accountability.
Basic introduction to the legal aspects of the administration and operation of Emergency Services Districts in Texas, including meetings, finances, contracting and ethical issues.
Powerpoint presentation to the State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts Annual Conference on Basis Emergency Services Districts Legal Issues, March 2013
SAFE-D 2013 Last Monday Webinar - Legislative UpdateJohn Carlton
This document summarizes the legislative agenda and bills of importance to SAFE-D (State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts) during the 2013 legislative session in Texas. Key items on SAFE-D's agenda include seeking tax cap relief for emergency services districts, resolving unappropriated special funds, addressing issues related to cities, and clarifying rules regarding assets and audits. Several bills are discussed that relate to these agenda items, including proposed constitutional amendments and bills on tax caps, dedicated funds, city consent for annexation, and other ESD governance issues. Major dates for the legislative session are also provided.