St. Marys County Government Citizens Academy
St. Marys County Government is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of life in the county, fostering economic growth, and protecting the rural character of the area. The government provides high-quality services, preserves the environment and heritage, and creates opportunities for future generations. Learn about the administrative services, mission, vision, and key personnel of St. Marys County Government through the Citizens Academy program.
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St. Marys County Government Citizens Academy September 6, 2016 6-9 PM
It is the responsibility of St. Marys County Government to preserve and enhance the quality of life by recognizing and protecting the unique character of St. Mary s County as a rural Chesapeake Bay peninsula; foster economic growth and create an atmosphere of excellence by focusing and managing growth to create vibrant, attractive communities; by protecting the rural character and economy of the countryside, nurture the shoreline and adjacent waters and preserve and capitalize on the other natural resources and historical qualities in the county. Vision 2
St. Marys County Government will: Be responsible and accountable to the County s citizens Provide high quality, cost effective and efficient services Preserve the County s environment, heritage, and rural character Foster opportunities for present and future generations Mission 3
Overview of Administrative Services: County Administrator, Rebecca Bridgett, Ed.D. County Attorney, George Sparling Chief Financial Officer, L. Jeannett Cudmore Human Resources, Catherine Pratson Public Information Officer, Tony Jones Navigate Website Volunteer Opportunities 2015 St. Mary s County Government s State of the County Video Administrative Overview 4
Aging & Human Services Economic Development Emergency Services & Technology Finance Citizens of St. Mary s County Commissioners of St. Mary s County County Administrator Human Resources Land Use & Growth Management County Attorney Public Information Office Public Works & Transportation Recreation & Parks County Organizational Chart 5
Commissioners of St. Marys County James R. Guy (President) Michael L. Hewitt Tom Jarboe John E. O Connor Todd B. Morgan Dr. Rebecca Bridgett County Administrator Denise Cargill Administrative Assistant Chris Fleming Administrative Assistant Tony Jones Public Information Officer Cheri Noffsinger Sharon Ferris Sr. Admin. Coordinator Jackie Lathroum Administrative Coordinator Sr. Admin. Coordinator County Administrator s Office 6
Appointed by the Commissioners Implement Budget & Policy Decisions of the Commissioners of St. Mary s County Supervision of 9 County Departments Oversight of Daily County Government Operations Liaison to State and Federal Partners Customer Service http://www.stmarysmd.com County Administration Overview 7
George Sparling County Attorney David Weiskopf Deputy County Attorney Diane L. Gleissner Coordinator Angela H. Blondino Paralegal Brandy McKelvey Paralegal County Attorney s Office 8
General Legal Counsel Civil Litigation Legislation Real Estate Transactions Public Information Act Civil Infractions Planning Commission Board of Appeals Ethics Commission Office of the County Attorney County Attorney s Office Overview 9
Amy Aud Admin Coordinator L. Jeannett Cudmore Chief Financial Officer Patty Stiegman Deputy Director Brandon Hayden Procurement Manager Desiree Ridgell Accounting Officer Lotti Bell Patty Litten Sonyia Staats Budget Analysts Tory DiGregorio(Senior) Shelly Bean Buyers Leigh Keyes (Senior) Barbara Whitehead Accountants Margaret Bowling Vacant Payroll/Cash Receipts Janet Farrell Procurement Specialist Becky Trossbach Pam Allen Accounts Payable Finance Organizational Chart 10
Budget / Administration (6 Employees) Budget development and monitoring Grants Administration Review CSMC financial agenda items Debt service GOB/Exempt Financing Financial system application security & training Plan administration for OPEB trust Finance Overview 11
Accounting (7 Employees) County-wide financial accounting & reporting Payroll 28,000 checks and direct deposit advices Vendor 13,000 checks and electronic Billing and cash receipts except Property Taxes (Treasurer) Compliance and reporting State, IRS, GASB Annual audit Consolidation of MetCom, BOE etc. Procurement (4 Employees) All purchasing operating and capital E-MD Marketplace all formal solicitations (mandated by State) 30 to 40 formal solicitations 5,800 purchase orders/change orders (requisitions approved by Budget) User requirements/ budgetary constraints/ fair and open competition Grant compliance Finance Overview Continued 12
July Sept 2016 Start the new FY2017 Pay & Process Final FY2016 Invoices Process FY2017 Purchase Orders Work on Audit FY2016 Develop & Distribute FY2017 Approved Budget Book Start FY2018 Budget - Calendar Collect CY2015 Income Tax Process 2nd Quarterly CY2016 Payroll Reports Oct Dec 2016 Energy Tax Refunds FY2016 Instructions for FY2018 Budget Complete Audit FY2016 & Present to CSMC Set Parameters for FY2018 Budget Mosquito Billing for Summer 2016 Process 3rd Quarterly CY2016 Payroll Reports Jan Mar 2017 FY2018 Budget Training Distribute FY2016 Audit Complete CY2016 W2s & 1099s Review FY2018 Budget Submissions FY2018 BWS & Recommended Budget Process 4th Quarterly CY2016 Payroll Reports April June 2017 Develop & Distribute FY2018 Recommended Book FY2018 Public Hearing & Budget Approval Approval FY2018 METCOM CIB & BOE Budget Develop FY2017/FY2018 Transition Memos & Training Work on FY2018 Procurement Plan Start on FY2017 Audit Process 1st Quarterly CY2017 Payroll Reports What Year Is It? 13
Responsiveness To internal and external customers develop a sound understanding of their needs and how they relate to the budget and our financial activities Communication Timely, comprehensive and understandable information available to internal and external customer/users Technical Proficiency Implementing techniques as well as meeting changing requirements Technology Effective use to improve financial processing, reporting, and otherwise support the management of the County Accountability Financial records and decision-making should reflect the highest level of accountability Business Practices Cost efficient and effective processes and procedures to support the decision making needs of the Commissioners of St. Mary s County and department heads Responsible and Timely Reporting A commitment to timely reviews, reconciliation, monitoring, and reporting Finance Guiding Values 14
County http://www.stmarysmd.com/finance Budget Audit General Obligation Bonds Look up a past check how do I http://www.stmarysmd.com/howdoi.asp Receive Open Bid Notices Check Open Bids State http://dls.state.md.us/Content.aspx?page=299 Balance Sheet Overview of MD Local Governments Tax Capacity & Effort Finance On-Line Resources 15
Catherine Pratson Director of Human Resources June Robrecht Deputy Director Karen Gates Benefits Coordinator Tracie McPherson Sr. Administrative Coordinator Kathy Arnold Risk Analyst Jennifer Earhart Sr. HR Specialist Amber Hebert ADA Coordinator Rachel Pulliam HR Specialist Human Resources 16
Employment with County Government Benefit Programs Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) Americans with Disabilities Act Coordination Risk Management/Employee Wellness Human Resources Overview 17
The Human Resources Department administers the policies and procedures adopted by the Commissioners of St. Mary's County We provide quality services and support in the areas of employment, training, employee relations, benefits, safety, and assisting our employees in a caring, trustworthy, and timely manner The Human Resources Department serves an employee population of over 700 full and part- time employees Human Resources Mission 18
Employment New job openings are posted every 2 weeks May apply on-line, in person, by fax, or mail Applications are reviewed and rated based on education, experience, knowledge and skills required for the position All applicants are notified of the status of their application http://www.stmarysmd.com/hro/application/H RApplication.asp Human Resources 19
Benefits County employees have a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, disability, and retiree health Employees participate in a pension plan and may contribute to an additional retirement savings plan Employees are recognized with length service awards Employees have access to job training, in person and on line skills development and tuition reimbursement Human Resources 20
Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) Provides a benefit to volunteer fire, rescue squad and advance life support members Age 60 - $200 per month Age 55 - $150 per month Includes a surviving spouse benefit Human Resources 21
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordination FY2016 position in County Government Ensures services provided by County Government are accessible Coordinates facility renovations to ensure they comply with ADA Investigates complaints by citizens or employees and coordinates a grievance process Technical expert to various County functions Human Resources 22
Risk Management Worker s Compensation Liability and Property Claims Employee safety programs Employee Wellness Program Discount to wellness/fitness centers Discount for Recreation and Parks programs Health Risk Assessment Program Employee Assistance Program Wellness Day Human Resources 23
Tony Jones Public Information Officer Cheri Noffsinger Sr. Admin. Coordinator Amy Carter Video Media Producer Public Information Office 24
Acts as liaison between government and media outlets/journalists Administers County s social media venues and websites Keeps citizens informed about County government activities and events Manages and produces content for County cable access channel (SMCG TV 95) Provides updates during weather events and other declared emergencies PIO Overview 25
Public Information Officers (PIO) are the communications coordinators or spokespersons for certain governmental organizations (i.e. city, county, school district, state government and police/fire departments). They differ from public relations departments of private organizations in that marketing plays a more limited role. The primary responsibility of a PIO is to provide information to the media and public as required by law and according to the standards of their profession. http://www.stmarysmd.com/pio/ PIO Overview 26
Navigate Website Rebecca Bridgett County Administrator Tony Jones Public Information Officer http://www.stmarysmd.com
Boards, Committees and Commissions (30 + Boards/3 Categories) Legal Authority Boards Board of Appeals Building Code Board of Appeals Economic Development Commission Ethics Commission Metropolitan Commission Planning Commission Volunteer Opportunities 28
Appointed Boards Adult Public Guardianship Review Board Electrical Examiners Board Historic Preservation Commission Housing Authority Human Relations Commission Library Board of Trustees Plumbing Fuel and Gas Board Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board Social Services Board Tri-County Animal Shelter Board Volunteer Opportunities 29
Advisory Boards Airport Advisory Commission Agriculture Seafood and Forestry Board Commission on Aging Commission on the Environment Commission for People With Disabilities Commission for Women Emergency Services Committee Family Violence Coordinating Council Museum Division, Board of Trustees Recreation and Parks Board Transportation Advisory Committee Wicomico Shores Golf Course Advisory Board Volunteer Opportunities 30
Volunteer Application and Resume Current Vacancies Meeting Schedule Appointment cycles Questions call Diane Gleissner at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1700 http://www.stmarysmd.com/voluntr/ Volunteer Opportunities 31
2015 State of the County Video Tony Jones Public Information Officer 2015 State of the County Video Report
