CCI 101 S T R U C T U R E, G OV E R N A N C E, S E RV I C E S A N D PA R T I C I PA T I O N. j t a y l o c c i o n l i n e.

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1 CCI 101 S T R U C T U R E, G OV E R N A N C E, S E RV I C E S A N D PA R T I C I PA T I O N J O H N ( C H I P ) TA Y L O R O F F I C E : M O B I L E : j t a y l o c c i o n l i n e. o r g

2 Counties in Context

3 County Commissioners World County government exists for the convenient administration of the state government Counties possess only those powers expressly delegated by statute and necessarily implied powers

4 Counties Cover the State Map Courtesy of Trent Pingenot -

5 School Districts Cover the State Map Courtesy of Colorado Department of Education -

6 Municipalities Serve Communities of Interest Map Courtesy of Colorado State Demographer s Office, Department of Local Affairs -

7 Special Districts Have Defined Service Areas Map Courtesy of Colorado State Demographer s Office, Department of Local Affairs -

8 Colorado Local Governments in Context Local Gov t Type Purpose Powers Service Area County General Limited (statutory and constitutional) School District Limited Limited (statutory and constitutional) Municipality General Plenary (statutory and constitutional) State Subdivision State Subdivision Community of Interest Special District Limited Limited (statutory) Community of Interest

9 County Power is Deliberately Decentralized County Elected Officials: Commissioners Sheriff Clerk Treasurer Assessor Coroner Surveyor District Attorney

10 Roles of the County Commissioner Agricultural Research and Protection CSU Cooperative Extension Right to farm ordinances Blowing soils, weeds and brush Irrigation districts Predator control Pest control Prairie dog and rodent control Noxious weed management Airports Ambulance service Budgeting and finance Cemeteries Condemnation (eminent domain) County property Management Acquisition Joint use with municipalities Debt for construction and maintenance Public buildings Roads and bridges Drainage structures and facilities Emergency telephone service (911) Employment issues Personnel policies Insurance Overtime/leave Retirement Personnel management Fire codes Firearms regulation Hazardous waste incinerator siting Housing authorities Improvement districts Local improvement districts Public improvement districts Land use management Libraries Licensing/Regulation Dance halls Dogs and pets Escort services Flea markets Liquor Marijuana Massage parlors Auctions Nude entertainment Pawn brokers Trash haulers Oil and mineral rights and operations Parks and Recreation Police powers generally Property valuation appeals Public health Purchasing Roads and bridges, transportation Sewage treatment and sewers Social/health and human services Street lights Solid waste disposal Siting Dumping grounds Trash removal Underground utilities Water service Wildfire planning and response

11 County Revenues Property tax is the main revenue source Sales tax authority Excise tax authority Grants and other intergovernmental funds

12 County Mandates Elections Property assessment and taxation Social services and public health Law enforcement and public safety Courthouses and district attorneys MV license plates and registration

13 That is why CCI is here! Source of education tailored to the needs of county commissioners. Forum for networking with other commissioners, sharing best practices, and taking cooperative action. Collective county voice at the General Assembly. Credible source of county information.

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15 Formed in 1907, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation By statute, an instrumentality of member counties 62 of Colorado s 64 counties are members Lobbies for county commissioners at the General Assembly 86% of revenues from county dues, 95% from county sources

16 An affiliated 501(c)(4) with its own dues structure Membership based on presence of public lands in the county Dues based on federal payment program receipts Dedicated primarily to federal lobbying on PILT, forest payments, federal lands issues Also maintains a strong presence in NACo Public Lands and Western Interstate Region

17 A 501(c)(3) nonprofit and charitable organization Membership open to all, the home of our corporate associate program Focused on educating and assisting county officials and promoting knowledge of and interest in county government Foundation hosts two conferences each year, an associates reception, and new commissioner orientation every other year.

18 CCI Structure and Governance Board of Directors 8 members Member from Each District Immediate Past President Secretary and Treasurer from Over 50,000 Caucus Budget and Dues Development Administrative Oversight Establish Advisory and Ad Hoc Committees Amicus Participation Districts 5 regions Elect Board Representatives Facilitate Regional Dialog By-Laws Committee

19 CCI Structure and Governance Steering Committees Subject Matter Based Determine Bill Positions During Session Recommend County Legislative Priorities Recommend Policy Statements and Changes Legislative Committee Legislative Agenda Oversight Policy Statement Oversight

20 CCI Structure and Governance Full Membership Decisions Approval of Budget and Dues Schedule Approval of Legislative Agenda and Policy Statement Changes Approval of By-Laws Changes Positions on Initiatives and Referenda Special Committees Bylaws Committee Amicus Committee

21 Opportunities for Participation Legislative Agenda Policy Statement District Positions Meetings Steering Committees District Meetings Conferences Workshops and webinars Serve as a committee chair or officer

22 ccionline.org

23 County Commissioner Handbook

24 Publications and Electronic Updates

25 Social Media

26 Other Services and Activities Legislative Representation and Information Education Webinars and workshops Initiative Information and Research County Operations and Administration County Election Data and Ballot Information Information Sharing and Networking Appointments to Executive Branch Councils and Commissions Liaison with Other County-Based Organizations

27 Educate Advocate Empower These words are part of the CCI logo and embody the services that we at CCI try to provide: We work to ensure that commissioners can make informed decisions for their counties. We strive to protect counties from adverse state and federal policymaking. We seek to provide opportunities for commissioners to be heard and to have an impact on the future of their county.

28 Strategic Review - Business Meeting Proposed Bylaws Changes draft language is included in business meeting packet. Change 65% majority to simple majority Eliminate proxy voting for leadership Add non-majority party member to Board Add district presidents to Board Proposed Policy Changes direct staff to develop proposals for consideration at Summer Conference Develop policy for bill positions between steering committees Establish diversity requirements/guidelines for leadership Develop policies regarding member behavior, meeting conduct, and enforcement mechanisms Develop enhancements to CCI educational opportunities, incl. meeting management, new commissioner sessions and ongoing training

29 Thank you! o CCI is located at the corner of 8 th and Grant in downtown Denver. o CCI and CTSI are conveniently located in the same building o Free county parking on the north side of the building is accessible from the alley. o We look forward to seeing you there!