Court Administrators Seminar

June 24-26, 2012 Omni Southpark Hotel

4140 Governor’s RowAustin, Texas 78744

(512) 448-2222

Funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Court Administrators SeminarJune 24 – 26, 2012Omni Southpark

4140 Governor’s RowAustin, Texas 78744

512.448.2222Sunday, Day 1 June 2412:30 – 5:00 p.m. Registration

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Preparation Course Level I – Clerk’s Certification Program

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Preparation Course Level II – Clerk’s Certification Program

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Optional Pre-Conference: The New Laws of Recusal and Disqualification in Texas Municipal Courts: What Every Prosecutor, Judge, and Clerk Must

Know

Monday, Day 2 June 258:00 – 8:30 a.m. Announcements & Clerk Certification Program Update

8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Leading Across Generations-Leveraging Differences to Build Strength

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Break

10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Hits and Misses from the 82nd Legislative Session*

10:50 – 11:00 a.m. Break

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Email and Record Retention Requirements

12:00 – 12:55 p.m. Lunch

Tuesday, Day 3 June 266:45 – 7:50 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 –9:00 a.m. Court Security: Steps to Prevent and Manage Workplace Violence

9:00-9:10 a.m. Break

9:10-10:10 a.m. You Take the Call-Hot Topics from the TMCEC Legal Line

10:10 – 10:20 a.m. Break

10:20 – 12:00 p.m. Integrity & Values in Leadership: A Leadership Development Strategy

12:00 p.m. Seminar Adjourns

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Clerk Certification Test Levels I, II & III

_________________________________________________________________________________* Denotes Municipal Traffic Safety Initiatives (MTSI) curriculum funded by a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation.

1:00 –2:15 p.m. PowerPoint 101 and Other Presentation Tools

Personal and Organizational Accountability

Essential Tools for New Managers

2:30 – 3:45 p.m.Making the Case for Your Court: Developing Your Presentation Skills

Professional Development Programs and Opportunities

RX: Technology: The Cure for Insanity?: Return on Investment and Technologies of the Future

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Making the Case for Your Court and Staff: Reporting to the City Council

Managing Emotions Under Pressure Budgeting Workshop

TRACK APresentation Skills

TRACK B Professional Development

TRACK CManagement Essentials

TEXAS MUNICIPAL COURTS EDUCATION CENTERFY12 REGISTRATION FORM

Name (please print legibly): Last Name: ________________________________ First Name: __________________ MI:___________Names you prefer to be called (if different): _________________________________________________Female/Male: ______________ Position held: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date appointed/Hired/Elected: ____________________________________Years experience:___________________________________Emergency contact:______________________________________________________________________________________________

HOUSING INFORMATION - Note: $50 a night single room feeTMCEC will make all hotel reservations from the information you provide on this form. TMCEC will pay for a double occupancy room at all regional judges and clerks seminars, the level III assessment clinic, the court administrators conference, and the traffic safety conference: To share with a specific seminar participant, you must indicate that person’s name on this form. I request a private, single-occupancy room ($50 per night : ____ # of nights x $50 = $_______ ) I request a room shared with a seminar participant. Room will have 2 double beds. TMCEC will assign roomate or you may request roomate by

entering seminar participant’s name here:__________________________________________________________ I request a private double-occupancy room, but I’ll be sharing with a non-participating guest. I will pay additional cost ($50 per night : ____ # of nights x $50 = $_______ ). I will require: 1 king bed 2 double beds I do not need a room at the seminar.

Hotel Arrival Date (this must be filled out in order to reserve a room): ______________________________ Smoker Non-Smoker

Municipal Court of: _______________________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________Court Mailing Address: __________________________________________ City: ____________________________ Zip:_________________Office Telephone #: _____________________________________________ Court #: _____________________ Fax: _____________________Primary City Served: ____________________________________________ Other Cities Served:______________________________________

STATUS (Check all that apply): Full Time Part Time Attorney Non-Attorney Juvenile Case Manager Court Administrator Court Clerk/Deputy Clerk

I certify that I am currently serving as a municipal judge or court support personnel in the State of Texas. I agree that I will be responsible for any costs incurred if I do not cancel at least 10 business days prior to the conference. I agree that if I do not cancel at least 10 business days prior to the event that I am not eligible for a refund of the registration fee. I will first try to cancel by calling the TMCEC office in Austin. If I must cancel on the day before or day of the seminar due to an emergency, I will call the TMCEC registration desk at the conference site IF I have been unable to reach a staff member at the TMCEC office in Austin. If I do not attend the program, TMCEC reserves the right to invoice me or my city for meal expenses, course materials and, if applicable, housing ($85 or more plus tax per night). I understand that I will be responsible for the housing expense if I do not cancel or use my room. If I have requested a room, I certify that I work at least 30 miles from the conference site. Payment is due with the registration form. Registration shall be confirmed only upon receipt of registration form and payment.

________________________________________________________ ________________________________ Participant Signature (may only be signed by participant) Date

PAYMENT INFORMATION: Payment will not be processed until all pertinent information on this form is complete. Amount Enclosed: $___________ Registration/CLE Fee + $___________ Housing Fee = $_________________ __ $100 Check Enclosed (Make checks payable to TMCEC.) __ $100 Credit Card

Credit Card Payment: Amount to Charge Credit Card Number Expiration Date

Credit card type: $________________________________ ________________________________ ___________________________ ___ MasterCard ___ Visa Name as it appears on card (print clearly): ________________________________________________________________

Authorized signature: _________________________________________________________________________________

Fax to 512 435 6118 or mail to: Texas Municipal Court Education Center, 1609 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78701

June 24-26, 2012Court Administrators SeminarAustin, Omni Southpark Hotel

The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC) is pleased to offer a specially-designed seminar for court administrators and court supervisors. The focus of this year’s seminar is on strengthening and reinforcing the administrators’ management tools and leadership skills in order to most effectively administer the workload and personnel in municipal court. Presentations and materials will cover management essentials, presentation skills, and development of strong leadership strategies, as well as a review of the last legislative session’s changes in the law.

To register for the seminar, please complete the registration form and return it to the TMCEC office. The registration fee must be submitted with registration. We will e-mail each registrant a confirmation letter prior to the seminar.

The TMCEC grant will provide the course materials, breakfast and lunch on Day 2, and breakfast on Day 3. Housing: Due to decreased funding, participants will be required to share sleeping rooms with another participant. Those not wishing to share a room can choose to pay an additional $50 a night to have a private room. Participants sharing a room will not be charged any additional fee outside of the regular registration fee. If you work within a 30-mile radius of the conference site, TMCEC cannot pay for a hotel room. TMCEC will continue to make all hotel reservations from the information that you provide on your registration form. Do not contact the hotel unless you plan to arrive early or extend your stay; in either case, you will be responsible for payment of that portion of the bill. TMCEC pays for your hotel room, but be prepared to post a deposit or present a credit card for incidentals.

Cancellations must be received at least 10 working days before the seminar date by calling TMCEC at 800.252.3718. Costs for meals, course materials, and housing will be charged for late cancellations.

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