1:00-2:15 Workshop Block (4 Concurrent Sessions)

• Digital Traps: Uncovering the Path from Online Exploitation to Trafficking - Safety Measures and Warning Signs – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 101-102 (Presentation not available)
  This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dangers posed by online exploitation, the potential trajectory towards trafficking, and the crucial role of early detection and intervention in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
  - Cassidy Halseth, Special Agent-ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation
  - Jill Krone, Victim Specialist-ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation/Victims Services Unit
  - Dr. Analena M. Lunde, DNP, RN, FNE, Victim Specialist-ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation/Victims Services Unit
• Grant Funding: The What, Where and How to Help Your County – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 103
  Grant_Funding-The_What_Where_and_How.pdf
  Funding_Opportunities_NDDOT.pdf
  Grant_Assistance_Program_.pdf
  Join us in learning about grant funding options, grant writing tips, how/where to look for them, and what things grantors look for in your grant applications. NDDOT will also provide a summary of funding opportunities and legislative initiatives for the upcoming session.
  - Brandon Beise, PE, Asst. Local Govt. Engineer-Rural Program-NDDOT
  - Brent Bogar, Senior Consultant-AE2S
  - Ben Sampica, PE, Transportation Engineer-NDDOT
  - Josh Wayt, Funding Specialist-Moore Engineering
• Does Your County Need a PIO? (Spoiler alert: YES!) – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 104
  THIS WAS A PANEL DISCUSSION - NO PRESENTATIONS TO SHARE
  When a reporter walks into your courthouse, does everyone hide under their desks? Every county must communicate with the public for a variety of reasons. Not all counties have a staff person dedicated to communications, but all counties should choose someone who can get trained as a Public Information Officer (PIO), to develop a communications strategy for the whole county and for all occasions; for both “blue sky” times and stormy times.
  - Maxine Herr, Public Information Officer-ND Parks & Recreation; President-NDPIO
  - Lindsey Harriman, Williams County PIO
  - Tiffany Harr, Eddy County Recorder, Clerk of Court and PIO designee
• Zoning Decisions in a World of Economic Development  – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 105
  Zoning_for_Rural_Industrial_2024.pdf
  This session will cover the latest developments in both Agriculture and Technological economic development projects that will pose both opportunities and challenges to local government. Specifically, this session will focus on Animal Feeding Lot Operations and Data Centers and their interaction with local zoning.
  - Randy Christman, ND Public Service Commissioner
  - Doug Goehring, ND Agricultural Commissioner
  - Natalie Pierce, Planning Director-Morton County

9:00-10:15 Workshop Block (4 Concurrent Sessions) Prairie Rose Rooms

• Retirement Planning for Public Employees – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 101-102
  HB_1040_NDPERS_Retirement.pdf
  This session will cover the latest developments in both the PERS Defined Benefit Plans and the new PERS Defined Contribution plans for new employees starting January 1, 2025.
  - Derrick Hohbein, CPA MBA CEBS, Chief Operating Financial Officer-ND PERS
• Tapping into IT Trends & Technologies for Your County – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 103
  ND_Cyber_Tools_and_You_-_2024.pdf
  Join the NRG Technology Team and NDIT to learn what new IT trends and technologies are in your future to help counties and the citizens we all serve. We will be sharing cybersecurity tools you can take back to your offices to help protect your IT systems and reduce liability exposure.
  - Cody Anderson, Systems Engineer-NRG Technology Services

- Lonny Bosch, President-NRG Technology Services
- Dwight Driscoll, Account Manager-NRG Technology Services
- Erik McGurren, Security Analyst-NRG Technology Services
- Steven Palmer, Senior Information Security Officer-NDIT
- Amber Schriock, Service Manager-NRG Technology Services

• Thriving at Work: Managing Office Burnout and Building Resilience – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 104
  CredibleMind_-_NDACo_-_Oct_2024.pdf
  Burnout-Thriving_at_work.pdf
  In today’s fast-paced work environment, burnout has become a common challenge that affects productivity, mental well-being, and overall job satisfaction. This workshop aims to equip participants with practical strategies to recognize, prevent, and manage office burnout. Participants will learn about the importance of work-life balance and stress management techniques. Join us to enhance a healthier, more productive work environment where everyone can flourish!
  - Sherry Adams, RS/REHS, Executive Officer-Southwestern District Health Unit
  - Karen Goyne, Behavioral Health Nurse-Southwestern District Health Unit
  - Lindsey Harriman, Community Engagement Coordinator-Williams County
• Secure Elections in ND – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 105
  Secure_Elections_Workshop.pdf
  This workshop will provide an in-depth explanation of the election process and provide a demonstration of the equipment used in ND elections.
  - Michael Howe, ND Secretary of State
  - Erica Johnsrud, Auditor/Treasurer-McKenzie County
  - Donnell Preskey, Government/Public Relations Specialist-NDACo
  - Erika White, Elections Director - ND Secretary of State

10:30-11:45 Workshop Block (4 Concurrent Sessions)

• Understanding Measure 4: Elimination of Property Taxes – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 101-102
  Property_Tax_Measure_DP_8-24.pdf
  Attendees will receive an update on the effort to educate voters on the importance of property taxes along with best practices in informing citizens. In addition, hear how this measure could impact tax policy in the future.
  - Josh Askvig, Director-ND State AARP
  - Rep. Mike Lefor, House Majority Leader
  - Neal Messer, Commissioner-Stark County
  - Donnell Preskey, Government/Public Relations Specialist-NDACo
• Keeping People Safe: ATVs and UTVs – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 103
  WSI_Presentation_NDAOC_Oct_2024.pdf
  Drones_in_North_Dakota_2024.pdf
  Offroad vehicles like quads and side-by-sides are an integral part of rural life in North Dakota. Whether for recreation or for work, ATVs and UTVs are everywhere. Unfortunately, the use of these vehicles oftentimes results in injury. Join us as we discuss the role of ATV/UTV safety in achieving Vision Zero and examine how accidents involving these vehicles affect your County. This workshop will also explore the use of drone technology to eliminate the hazards of using quads and side-by-sides in the workplace.
  - Josh Dipippo, CEO/Founder-Spotters Aerial Ag
  - Leah Kelm, Regional Coordinator-Vision Zero
  - Jennifer Seibel, Certified Safety Professional, Loss Control Consultant-Workforce Safety and Insurance
• Demystifying Emergency Communications – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 104
  Demystifying_Emergency_Communications.pdf
  Emergency_Communications.pdf
  This session will provide clarity on the various emergency communications networks (911, radio, paging & public safety broadband). Topics will cover each system's governance structure, system status and plans for the future including the concept of a comprehensive governance structure.
  - Jason Horning, Next Generation 9-1-1 Program Manager-NDACo
  - Eric Pederson, Public Safety Manager-NDIT
• Nationwide & NDACo - Partnering to Help Employees Retire with Confidence – Upper Level Prairie Rose Room 105
  Nationwide-NDACo_Partnership.pdf

  Employees face an uncertain future, with 79 percent of workers saying that they do not know enough about investing to ensure their savings last throughout their retirement. This workshop will focus on new solutions available to employees that provide them with an opportunity to turn their supplemental retirement savings into a stream of guaranteed lifetime income.

  - Eric Glinsky, Nationwide Defined Contribution Product Specialist