In an effort to provide more training to cities around the state, the Association of Idaho Cities has put together short training videos.  These training videos can be watched at work, home, or even in council meetings at any time. 

Please take some time to look over the different videos and find some that would be interesting to you.  If you have any requests for new training videos please email those requests to Leon Duce at AIC.

• The Basics of Annexation - AIC Counsel Jerry Mason discusses Idaho law and best practices relating to annexation.  23 min. 

• Introduction to City Budgeting 2013 - Ken Harward discusses the basic requirements of Idaho law relating to city budgeting and upcoming deadlines.  12 min.  PowerPoint slides for this video are available by clicking here.
  
  

• Roles & Responsibilities in Budgeting and Finance 2013 - Ken Harward discusses the roles and responsibilities of the budget officer, council and mayor relating to budgeting and finance.  14 min.  PowerPoint slides for this video are available by clicking here.
  
  
• Understanding City Revenue Sources 2013 - Ken Harward discusses major revenue sources, including property taxes, revenue sharing, highway distribution account and state liquor account.  22 min.  PowerPoint slides for this video are available by clicking here.
  
  
• Budgeting Best Practices 2013 - Ken Harward discusses budgeting best practices for city elected officials and staff.  4 min.  PowerPoint slides for this video are available by clicking here.
  
  
• Strategic Planning and the Relation to Budgeting 2013 - Ken Harward discusses the importance of strategic planning and how it can strengthen the budgeting process.  8 min.  PowerPoint slides for this video are available by clicking here.
  
  
• Licenses, Franchises and Fees 2012 - AIC Counsel Jerry Mason discusses the differences between taxes and fees, the limitations and procedural requirements set by Idaho law, and provides practical advice for implementing these revenue sources.  20 min. 
  
  
• Public Works Purchasing 2011 - AIC Counsel Jerry Mason describes the purchasing process for public works projects.  14 min.
  
  
• Procurement of Personal Property 2011 - AIC Counsel Jerry Mason outlines the purchasing process for personal property.  10 min.
  
  
• Purchasing Services 2011 - AIC Counsel Jerry Mason shares the basics of procuring services.  8 min. 
  
  
• Purchasing Professional Design Services 2011 - AIC Counsel Jerry Mason explains the quality based selection process for design professionals.  7 min. 
  
  
• Road and Street Report 2010 - Lance Holmstrom of the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council leads you through the Annual Road and Street Finance Report line by line. The report must be sent to the State Controller by December 31 each year and must be published once as a legal notice between January 1 - 15 each year.  35 min.

• Adopting the 2009 Building Codes (2010) - AIC Counsel Nancy Stricklin explains the process for adopting the 2009 Building Codes.  13 min.
  
  
• The Value of Energy Codes for Elected Officials - Energy Consultant Ken Baker discusses why the updated energy codes are important to cities, homeowners, builders and contractors. 13 min. 

• Basics of Campaign Finance Reporting - Justin Ruen covers the basics of campaign finance reporting for city clerks.  9 min.
  
  
• Campaign Finance Disclosure Requirements - Justin Ruen outlines the campaign finance disclosure requirements for candidates and political committees.  14 min. 
  
  
• Campaign Finance Disclosure FAQs - Justin Ruen answers common campaign finance questions asked by city clerks, candidates and campaign treasurers.   11 min.

• Roles and Responsibilities - AIC Counsel Jerry Mason describes the roles and responsibilities of city officials.  11 min.

• Swearing-in Elected Officials - Justin Ruen walks you through the swearing-in process for elected officials.   13 min.
  
  
• Basics of Election Consolidation -  Justin Ruen reviews the basics of Idaho's Election Consolidation Law and the responsibilities of city clerks and county clerks.   13 min.
  
  
• 2011 General City Election Calendar Deadlines - Justin Ruen explains the deadlines for city clerks and candidates for the 2011 General City Election.  12 min. 
  
  
• Elections FAQs - Justin Ruen answers some questions frequently asked by city clerks and candidates.  15 min.

• The Role of the Supervisor - Jim McNall of ICRMP talks about the role of the supervisor in hiring, managing and disciplining employees.  12 min.
  
  
• Hiring for Elected Officials - Jim McNall of ICRMP describes the process of hiring city employees from the perspective of elected officials.  17 min.
  
  
• Employment Laws for Elected Officials - Jim McNall of ICRMP helps elected officials understand the requirements of employment laws.  18 min.
  
  
• FLSA Exceptions and Exemptions - Jim McNall of ICRMP discusses the exceptions and exemptions in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  11 min.
  
  
• FLSA Record Keeping - Jim McNall of ICRMP outlines the records that are required for compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  9 min.
  
  
• Personnel/Termination for Elected Officials - Jim McNall of ICRMP walks elected officials through the process of terminating city appointed officials and staff.  9 min.

• Understanding Senate Bill 1138  - Jerry Mason discusses Senate Bill 1138, passed by the 2013 Idaho Legislature, which makes important changes to the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act.  13 min.   
  
• Public Hearing Procedures Pt. 1 - Part one of a four part series on planning and zoning hearings with AIC Counsel Jerry Mason.  26 min.   
  
  
• Public Hearing Procedures Pt. 2 - This is the second of a four part series on planning and zoning hearings with AIC Counsel Jerry Mason.  22 min.   
  
  
• Public Hearing Procedures Pt. 3 - Part three of a four part series on planning and zoning hearings with AIC Counsel Jerry Mason.   33 min.
  
  
• Public Hearing Procedures Pt. 4 - This is the last of the four part series on planning and zoning hearings with AIC Counsel Jerry Mason.   23 min.
  
  
• How To Testify at a Planning and Zoning Hearing - This video will help you to understand the process for testifying at a planning and zoning hearing.  8 min.
  
  
• The Planning and Zoning Workshop - This video discusses the purposes and requirements of planning and zoning hearings.  27 min. 

• Meeting Notices and Agendas - AIC Counsel Jerry Mason explains the legal requirements for meeting agendas and notices.  14 min.
  
  
• Purpose of Meetings - AIC Counsel Jerry Mason describes the purpose of meetings and what should be included in your meetings.  17 min.

• Public Records - Jim McNall of ICRMP discusses the basics of public records and recent changes to Idaho law that city officials should understand.  10 min.
  
  
• Records Retention - Jim McNall of ICRMP shares the basics of records retention.  4 min. 
  
  
• Public Records for Elected Officials - Jim McNall of ICRMP outlines the responsibilities of elected officials with respect to public records.  5 min. 

• USDA Rural Development - Dave Flesher of USDA Rural Development talks about the different programs that assist rural communities throughout Idaho to achieve their goals.  17 min.
  
  
• Department of Environmental Quality - Tim Wendland discusses funding available to cities in FY 2013.  11 min.