Conferences

Commissioners' Fundamentals (1.2 CEUs)
July 23-24
Day I: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Day II: 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

This course explores the roles and responsibilities of commissioners, enhancing understanding of the commissioner's multifaceted position as advocate, leader, team-builder, strategist-and more. Primarily designed for new commissioners, Commissioners' Fundamentals provides an excellent training foundation. Attend this seminar to increase your effectiveness as a board member and leader, while exploring the intricacies of board-staff relationships and boundaries. (Prerequisite: N/A)

Understanding the Basics of Tax Credits: An Overview (1.4 CEUs)
July 23-24
Day I: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Day II: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Is your community development/redevelopment agency preparing to embark on operating a tax credit development program-or has it recently initiated a process for establishing a tax credit development program? If so, attend this course to gain better insight about Low Income Housing Tax Credits. The course includes a program overview and discussion of key compliance issues.

Enhance your resident leadership capacity. Attend this seminar to learn how to create partnerships between the resident council and the housing agency so that both groups can collaborative develop, renovate, and enhance neighborhoods and communities. An ideal training course for current and emerging resident leaders and coordinators.

Ethics and the H/CD Commissioner
(1.2 CEUs)
July 27-28
Program Day I: 12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Program Day II: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ethics plays a significant role in the life of a commissioner. This seminar increases the commissioner's understanding of professional conduct guidelines and ability to recognize and appropriately address ethics-related issues and problems that may occur. This course, intended for the new commissioner-and a refresher for the veteran commissioner-uses practical applications and skills assessment exercises to reinforce ethics-related concepts. It discusses industry laws and regulations impacting ethical conduct and helps participants build their capacity as board members. (Prerequisite: Commissioners' Fundamentals seminar)

Workshop for Executive Directors
(1.2 CEUs)
July 27-28
Program Day I: 12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Program Day II: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Learn how to maximize your limited resources including staffing and successfully manage the fiscal operations of your agency. Discuss asset management and how it will affect your agency. Discover best practices and participate in a practicum examining key aspects of housing operations: maintenance, modernization/ construction administration, occupancy, and inspections. Revised seminar includes pre-reading and assessment assignments and an end-of-class assessment. (*Additional .5 CEU for completion of pre-seminar assignments.)

Strategic Planning, Agency Development, and Policy for Commissioners
(1.2 CEUs)
July 27-28
Program Day I: 12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Program Day II: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

This program provides a systematic way for commissioners to master the skills and knowledge needed for excellent leadership of housing and redevelopment authorities. This course provides an understanding of strategy, including planning, strategic initiatives, management, and leadership. Participants will explore the relationship between strategy and the agency's mission and how strategic plans fit with HUD's planning expectations. This course also deals with the development of agency capacity so it can achieve its goals in the context of the strategic plan. The instructor will lead a discussion on the development and implementation of policies consistent with agency objectives and goals, budget, and the means by which the agency pursues its mission.

Commissioners Guide to Understanding and Monitoring Agency Operations and Programs
(.7 CEU)
July 28
Program: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

This interactive workshop facilitates the commissioner's understanding of operational and program diversity among agencies and explores the concept of "the agency as a business" that must be continuously monitored and assessed. Designed for new commissioners, this course also examines board-staff boundaries and responsibilities related to establishing and implementing agency policy and managing and overseeing operations and programs. (Prerequisite: Commissioners' Fundamentals seminar.)

Exam Retakes -- Afternoon of July 27
The PHM, SHM and SPHM exam retakes will be offered immediately following the closing general session on Sunday, July 27 from 12:30-3:00 p.m.

NAHRO also will be offering retakes of the following proficiency exams: HQS, Public Housing Occupancy, HCV/Section 8 Occupancy, PH or HCV Eligibility Income and Rent Calculation, UPCS, and Workshop for EDs on Sunday, July 27 from 12:30-3:00 p.m.

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