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3:45 p.m. <br />Break <br />4 p.m. <br />Advocacy at the Capitol <br />League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations Team <br />In this session you will identify the role you and the League play in lobbying at the Capitol. Understand the League’s policy <br />development process, gain tips for communicating with legislators, discover models and toolkits available to city councils, <br />and become familiar with the way Minnesota cities impact Washington D.C. <br />Learning Objectives: <br />• Become familiar with the League’s legislative policy development process. <br />• Learn how you can make an impact at the Capitol through advocacy efforts. <br />4:30 p.m. <br />Social Time <br />5:30 p.m. <br />Dinner & Remarks from League Leadership and Event Sponsors <br />6:30 p.m. <br />Adjourn <br /> <br />Saturday, Feb. 22 <br />7:45 a.m. <br />Continental Breakfast <br />8:30 a.m. <br />Public Finance in Context <br />Mark Ruff, Finance Director, League of Minnesota Cities; Lisa Sova, Assistant Finance Director, League of Minnesota Cities <br />Put theory into practice through discussion and examining common financial situations. Practice with other participants <br />during breakouts, where you will get a chance to share questions and hear from others. Please note: this session builds on <br />information learned in the Finance 101 and 201 MemberLearn courses. It is recommended that you complete the courses in <br />MemberLearn ahead of this session. <br />Learning Objectives: <br />• Understand your role in the city’s budgeting process. <br />• Learn critical components of public finance. <br />• Gain confidence in making budget decisions. <br />9:45 a.m. <br />Break <br />10 a.m. <br />Elected Leaders Panel <br />Moderator: Jen Wolf, Deputy Administrator, League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust <br />Panel: Representatives from League Board of Directors and member cities <br />A perennial favorite! Learn from a panel of experienced elected and appointed officials about the expectations and duties of <br />an elected official. Share your challenges and get tips on how to be successful in your critical city role. <br />Learning Objectives: <br />• Feel confident in the duties and opportunities of your new role.