The proposed bill would amend current statutes to establish new continuing education requirements for members of county boards of supervisors (BOS), county treasurers, and chief deputy treasurers. Specifically, it would insert provisions requiring county BOS members to complete at least six hours of professional development training within one year of their initial election, covering essential topics such as open meeting laws and finance matters. Additionally, it mandates that county treasurers and chief deputy treasurers complete a minimum of six hours of orientation training in their first year, followed by ten hours of ongoing education annually, including specific topics related to their duties. The bill also includes provisions for the reimbursement of training costs by the county and requires the county supervisors association to report on training attendance by December 31 each year.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement for county treasurers and chief deputy treasurers to complete at least ten hours of continuing education annually, with at least one hour focused on waste, fraud, and abuse. The education can be provided by various recognized entities, and the county board of supervisors is responsible for covering the associated costs. Additionally, these officials must submit a certified statement of their completed education hours by December 31 each year, with civil penalties for non-compliance. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the qualifications and accountability of county officials through structured training and education.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-506
House Engrossed Version: 11-270, 11-506