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Kansas Road Scholar Program Level III: Master Road Scholar Executive Development Program

Goal

To enhance the management and administrative skills for persons who are appointed or aspire to be appointed as a county or city highway administrator, county or city engineer, or public works director.

Objective

To provide a comprehensive administrator training and recognition for participation in the executive development program training.

Required Courses:                                Executive Skills -Level III Events calendar

Fundamentals of Leadership
Basics of Budgeting, Finance and Reporting
Overview of Human Resource Management
Effective Community and Media Communication
Project Planning and Management
Effective Management of Intergovernmental Relations
Legal, Permitting and Regulatory Processes
Asset Management and Cost Accounting
Local/State Project Coordination
Overview of Engineering Functions in Public Works

Elective Courses:

(Choose one, or select one of your own choice and have the review committee approve it):

Fleet Management and Equipment Maintenance
Solid Waste Management
National Highway Institute Classes
Appropriate Classes Provided by KDHE
Road Safety Assessment offered by KS LTAP
Traffic Impact Studies offered by KS LTAP

Monitoring Agency:

Kansas Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
1530 W. 15th, #2160
Lawrence, KS 66045.

Contact Person:  Kristin Kelly, 785-864-2594   Email: kbkelly@ku.edu

Level III: Executive Development Program Course Listing

Fundamentals of Leadership
Length: A minimum of five hours of instruction.

Objective:

• Provide information on the following topics: leadership concepts, sources of influence, relationship building, ethics, mentoring, etc.

Instructor Info: The Kansas Association of Counties.

Presentation Frequency: This course will be presented every other year.

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Basics of Budgeting, Finance and Reporting
Length: A minimum of four hours of instruction.

Objective:

• Provide information on the following topics: budget processes and preparation, revenue sources, fund accounting, issue bonding, State reporting, etc.

Instructor Info: The Kansas Association of Counties.

Presentation Frequency: This course will be presented every other year.

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Overview of Human Resource Management
Length: A minimum of four hours of instruction.

Objective:

• Provide information on the following topics: developing job descriptions, labor law, classifications, personnel policies, performance appraisals, due process, when to get help, EAP, etc.

Instructor Info: The Kansas Association of Counties.

Presentation Frequency: This course will be presented every other year.

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Effective Community and Media Communication
Length: A minimum of five hours of instruction

Objective:

• Provide information on the following topics: pro-active communication, issues management, framing an accurate message, writing press released and fact sheets, managing public meetings, press interviews, etc.

Instructor Info: The Kansas Association of Counties.

Presentation Frequency: This course will be presented every other year.

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Project Planning and Management
Length: A minimum of six hours of instruction.

Objective:

• Provide information on the following topics: identifying projects, setting priorities, funding, schedules/timing, steps in conception to completion, project management tools, contracting, etc.

Instructor Info: Norm Bowers, Kansas Association of Counties Local Road Engineer; Former County Engineer in Johnson, Coffey and Marion counties; and guest speakers from Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Wildlife and Parks.

Presentation Frequency: This course will be presented every other year.

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Effective Management of Intergovernmental Relations
Length: A minimum of four hours of instruction.

Objective:

• Provide information on the following topics: the Federal system, Kansas government, legislative processes, relevant Federal and State agencies, how to understand a statute, how to work with Kansas bureaucracy, partnership opportunities with other local governments, working with townships, etc.

Instructor Info: The Kansas Association of Counties.

Presentation Frequency: This course will be presented in 2005, 2007, etc.

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Legal, Permitting and Regulatory Processes
Length: A minimum of four hours of instruction.

Objective:

• Understand the Clean Water Act and construction storm water permitting
• Learn about permitting requirements for construction projects related to historic sites, national historic register and historic bridges.
• Understand permitting required by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as they relate to public works
• Learn the contents and application of Environmental Coordinating Act and associated requirements from Kansas Department of Agriculture
• Understand permitting required by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and U.S. Fish and Wildlife for public works-related activities.

Instructor Info: KDOT, Bureau of Local Projects, KDHE Bureau of Water Watershed Management, Kansas State Historical Society, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Water Resources, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife.

Presentation Frequency: This course will be presented every other year.

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Asset Management and Cost Accounting
Length: A minimum of four hours of instruction.

Objective:

• Improve skills in developing project budgetary and tracking expenditures (labor, materials, equipment, services, capital)
• Learn essential components to asset management systems and observe demos of a sampling management system used by counties and cities in Kansas.

Instructor Info: Norm Bowers, Kansas Association of Counties Local Road Engineer; Former County Engineer in Johnson, Coffey and Marion counties.

Presentation Frequency: This course will be presented every other year.

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Local/State Project Coordination
Length: A minimum of six hours of instruction.

Objective:

• Provide an opportunity to share up-to-date information on Kansas road and bridge projects monitored by the Bureau of Local Projects. Topics may include: funding, agreements, traffic safety, bridge inspection, project development, right of way procedures, etc.

Instructor Info: KDOT, Bureau of Local Projects.

Presentation Frequency: This course will be presented every other year.

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Overview of Engineering Functions in Public Works
Length: A minimum of six hours of instruction.

Objective:

• Review relevant statutes and discuss liability issues.
• Consider procedures and penalties.
• Hear the perspective of an insurance professional on matters related to risk and insurance.
• Participate in scenarios and discussion on when an engineer is needed

Instructor Info: Tom Mulinazzi, KU transportation engineer; an insurance professional; county engineers and commissioners and engineering consultants.

Presentation Frequency: This course will be presented every other year.

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Elective Courses
One elective course must be completed to receive a certificate. Participants should submit a copy of their attendance verification in order to receive credit.

Possible class topics might include:

• Any National Highway Institute Course
• Fleet Management
• Equipment Maintenance
• Solid Waste Management
• Road Safety Assessment
• Traffic Impact Studies

Contact Kristin Kelly, KS LTAP – 785-864-2594 or kbkelly@ku.edu – to have your class approved for Kansas County Road Scholar credit.

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