Jun 23, 2023 | AOC News
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is seeking a permanent director. They would like your input to inform the search. Motus Executive Search will host listening sessions to gather the perspectives of community partners to identify the key attributes and skills you would like to see in the next OHA director.
The Motus team will facilitate a 60-minute listening session, guided by five structured questions. Motus is dedicated to fostering productive collaboration and meaningful communication throughout this listening session. They encourage you to share any additional input and insight from your perspective. After each question is asked, the Motus facilitator will pause to listen to feedback and responses from the group.
The questions will focus on the health challenges and opportunities facing Oregon communities in coming years, the type of leadership style you would like to see in OHA’s next leader and the experience and track record of engagement they should have in diversity, equity and inclusion.
All listening sessions will be conducted and recorded virtually via Zoom. The listening sessions will be held:
- July 10th from 12pm to 1 pm
- July 12th from 6 pm to 7 pm
- July 14th from 1 pm to 2 pm
The Zoom link for each session is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7669630318?pwd=U2VMZlRXWlRxNnQ5MWZIeDRvNi8wdz09
To attend via phone, the toll-free number to call is 888-788-0099 and you will be prompted to enter the meeting ID and passcode.
Meeting ID: 766963 0318
Passcode: 987654
The Oregon Health Authority’s mission is to ensure that all people and communities in Oregon can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.
For more information, you can review the OHA director recruitment job posting.
Jun 22, 2023 | AOC Business Partner
Recently, CIS unveiled their digital Annual Report for 2022. For those who may have missed it, here’s a copy.
Brief Orientation Videos Explain CIS Coverages and Services
CIS strives to make their coverages and services easier to understand. To further this strategic goal, they’ve created six concise orientation videos that explain: Underwriting, Claims, CIS Benefits, Risk Management, and Pre-Loss. They also created a brief overview video titled Stand with Us. To learn more about CIS coverages or services, please take a moment to watch some (or all) of the videos.
Contributed by: Bill LaMarche | CIS Public and Member Relations Manager
*Sponsored content provided by AOC Business Partner.
Jun 20, 2023 | AOC Business Partner
With each passing year, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has become more prevalent with first responders. Join CIS experts as they address this issue and many other public-safety-related topics during the Annual Public Safety Conference, Aug. 9-11 at Salishan Coastal Lodge (Gleneden Beach). Registration for this event is FREE for those members with CIS general liability coverage.
The three-day conference will highlight many issues, including employment-law trends, trauma training, and social media best practices for command staff and public information officers (PIOS). In addition to the high-quality training, attendees will receive 15 DPPST credits, and valuable networking opportunities with public-safety leaders from across the state.
This event is FREE for our members with our general liability coverage. Travel and overnight expenses are the responsibility of each attendee.
Click here to to learn more about this event.
Contributed by: CIS
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Jun 20, 2023 | AOC Business Partner
Last year, the CIS Board approved hiring a Cyber Risk Management Consultant to help Members prevent cyberattacks. So far, the investment is paying off with fewer cyber claims in 2022. This has led to no premium increases for CIS’ first two tiers of coverage and a 5 percent increase for Tier 3.
Members who have cyber coverage through CIS receive free cyber security consulting from CIS’ in-house IT expert. CIS’ coverage is tailored to counties, and often better than what can be secured from the for-profit insurance market.
To encourage CIS Members to sign up, CIS has reduced the eligibility requirements from last year so more Members can qualify. When counties have CIS cyber coverage, they receive free dark web monitoring, a cyber risk management expert to assist counties, and much more. CIS cyber coverage is reasonably priced, and unlike the cyber insurance market, CIS contributions are stable because they can self-insure the first $250,000 in limits.
Here’s what else counties need to know:
Tier 1: $50,000 Limit — No Applications Needed. The CIS Board wants to ensure every Oregon county has a minimum level of cyber coverage. The contribution is very reasonable, and we encourage Members to work with their Agents to place this coverage with CIS.
Tier 2: $250,000 Limit ($200,000 excess of $50,000) — Application Required. To help counties obtain this coverage, CIS has reduced the minimum requirements to:
- Having a cyber security policy
- Strong passwords
- Offsite backups
- Training employees
- Having CIS Property and Excess Crime coverage (Required)
Tier 3: Up to $1,250,000 Limit (up to $1M excess of $250,000) — Qualifying for Tier 2 can also qualify for Tier 3. Tier 3 is a fully insured program. Keep in mind that this excess coverage program is in addition to the $250,000 limit.
For additional information contact Greg Hardin at 503-763-3889.
To download and complete an application, visit cisoregon.org/PropertyLiability/Cyber.
Counties can also contact Tena Purdy at tpurdy@cisoregon.org or Karen Masterson at kmasterson@cisoregon.org for more information.
Contributed by: Bill LaMarche, CIS public and member relations manager
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Jun 16, 2023 | AOC News
On June 16, the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) celebrated the graduation of twenty-four students from diverse backgrounds including County commissioners, judges, staff, and OSU Extension staff.
The County College program, sponsored by CIS and Oregon State University (OSU) Extension, began in 2006 in partnership with the OSU Extension Service, and for four years, ran every year. Since the 2009 class, it has run every other year in odd years. Designed primarily for new commissioners, judges, chairs, and high-level staff, the program offers a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and authorities of a county, and a county commissioner, judge, or chair, including legal, government ethics, public meetings and records, parliamentary procedure, and much more.
Over six months, County College participants engaged in over 80 hours of educational programming from over 75 content experts and thought leaders. In addition, they gained hands-on experience with tours at the OSU, Oregon Forest Science Complex, the Oregon State Hospital Museum, the Marion Resource Recovery Facility, and the Marion County Public Works Facility.
In November, the 2023 County College class will come together again for a formal graduation ceremony as part of the 2023 AOC Annual Conference Opening General Session at the Graduate Eugene.
Congratulations to the Graduates of the 2023 County College Program:
- Chair Shane Alderson, Baker County
- Commissioner Christina Witham, Baker County
- Commissioner Kellie Jo Smith, Columbia County
- Commissioner Rod Taylor, Coos County
- Nikkol Taylor, Coos County
- Commissioner Brad Alcorn, Curry County
- Commissioner Jonathan Trost, Curry County
- Assistant to the County Commissioners/ Employee Resources Officer Miranda Rees, Gilliam County
- Commissioner Leah Watkins, Gilliam County
- Executive Assistant to the County Judge Delaney Watkins, Gilliam County
- Judge William Hart, Harney County
- Commissioner Mark Wunsch, Jefferson County
- Legal Secretary Kassie Austin, Josephine County
- Commissioner David Loveall, Lane County
- Commissioner David Sykes, Morrow County
- Commissioner Jeff Wenholz, Morrow County
- Commissioner Roy Drago, Morrow County
- Regional Director Nicole Strong, OSU Extension / AOC Districts 2 and 3
- Local Liaison Laura Corder, OSU Extension / Douglas County
- Service District Administrator Tammi Gaskey, Sherman County
- Commissioner Cindy Timmons, Umatilla County
- Commissioner Phil Brady, Wasco County
- Administrative Services Director Ali Postlewait, Wasco County
- Commissioner Kit Johnston, Yamhill County
View the entire 2023 county college program curriculum and agendas here.
Contributed by Kristen Paul, AOC public affairs associate
