The proposed bill updates current statutes by establishing new continuing education requirements for members of the county Board of Supervisors (BOS), county treasurers, and chief deputy treasurers. Specifically, it mandates that BOS members complete at least six hours of professional development training within one year of their initial election, focusing on topics such as open meeting laws and finance matters. Additionally, county treasurers and chief deputy treasurers are required to complete a minimum of six hours of orientation training in their first year, followed by at least ten hours of ongoing education annually, which must include specific topics related to their duties.

The bill also introduces provisions for reimbursement of training costs by the county BOS and mandates annual reporting on training attendance. It establishes civil penalties for non-compliance, imposing a $50 fine for each hour of required training not completed, up to a maximum of $500. Furthermore, it allows for the completion of continuing education through online programs and requires training providers to include relevant resources for ongoing education. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the professional development and accountability of county officials.

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