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Local Officials: Stronger, Together Podcast

The Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool proudly introduces the Local Officials: Stronger, Together Podcast Series. The Pool is producing this regular podcast series, which has been dubbed STP, to help local officials (and managers and staff) understand key operational and legal concepts, and the services the Pool provides. After arming members with that information, each 15-minute episode will give easy action items to help keep your citizens, employees, volunteers, and property safe, all while saving public dollars. City council members can earn up to 19 Texas Municipal League Institute CEUs for listening to the podcasts. To receive CEUs for a particular episode, an elected official must provide a description of the episode, which must be educational in nature, pertain to municipal leadership, and should enhance your service as an elected official, for TML approval. Attorneys who listen to podcasts may be eligible for up to three hours of self-study CLE credit. Please refer to the State Bar CLE compliance rules for more information.

Copyright: © 2024 Local Officials: Stronger, Together Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 28: The TML Risk Pool’s 50th Anniversary: Here’s What You Need to Know Oct 06, 2023

Show notes

In this special, abbreviated episode, Scott welcomes you back from the TML Annual Conference and Exhibition and explains more about the TML Risk Pool and what we offer our Members. He describes a few of the Pool’s most important Member benefits and encourages elected officials to learn more by reviewing the 50th Anniversary Pamphlet. In it, you’ll learn about why TML created the Pool, why we’re the best value proposition for cities, and our coverages and loss prevention services. Reach out to Scott at scott.houston@tmlirp.org with questions or comments!

Further Information:

TML Risk Pool’s 50th Anniversary Pamphlet

Episode 9b: “Cyber Bytes #2 – Welcome Back Hacker Hank!” Sep 15, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Scott introduces the second of several short cyber security training videos. This isn’t some boring webinar. No way. Instead, join the Risk Pool Cyber Guy, Ryan Burns, and his buddy Hacker Hank as they continue to educate you about all sorts of cyber perils. These videos are hilarious! You can listen in traditional podcast format, but you’ll be missing out if you don’t watch the nine-minute YouTube video version linked here! If you can identify which pool employee plays Hacker Hank, email Scott at scott.houston@tmlirp.org for the chance to win a prize!

Further Information:
DIR Cyber Incident Reporting Requirement

Episode 27: Code Enforcement Officers: Certification and Training, Practical Challenges, and Legal Pitfalls Aug 04, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Scott explains State of Texas code enforcement officer certification and training and he interviews City of Irving Assistant City Manager Teresa Adrian, Code Enforcement Director Shain Diller, and Deputy City Attorney Janet Spugnardi about practical and legal challenges related to code enforcement.

Further Information:

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation New Code Enforcement Officer in Training Registration.
Texas Department of State Health Services Code Enforcement Certification and Training Website.
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Basic Code Enforcement Officer Training.

Episode 26: Podcast en Espanol: Mantente segura en el trabajo! (Stay Safe at Work!) Jun 30, 2023

Show notes

Únase al anfitrión invitado especial Víctor Flores, abogado de la ciudad de Mission y miembro de la Junta de Síndicos del Grupo de Riesgos de TML, mientras explica en español: (1) que el Grupo de Riesgos de TML proporciona propiedad, responsabilidad civil, compensación laboral y cobertura cibernética; (2) que el departamento de prevención de pérdidas del Pool puede proporcionar capacitaciones para mantener seguros a los empleados mientras trabajan.

Join special guest host Victor Flores, Mission City Attorney and TML Risk Pool Board of Trustees member, as he explains (in Spanish): (1) that the TML Risk Pool provides property, liability, workers’ compensation, and cyber coverage; (2) that the Pool’s loss prevention department can provide resources to keep employees safe while at work.

Episode 25: 2023 Reinsurance Discussion: What it Is, Why the Pool has it, and how the Pool Uses It Jun 09, 2023

Show notes

In this special episode, Scott interviews Pool Deputy Director and C.O.O. Lindsey Fields about reinsurance – what it is, why the Pool has it, and how the Pool uses it.
Further Information:

· A Message from the TML Risk Pool: TML Risk Pool Board of Trustees Adopts 2023-2024 Rates

Episode 24: 2023 Rerates, the State of the Pool, and More Jun 02, 2023

Show notes

In this special episode, Scott interviews Pool Executive Director Jeff Thompson about the major rate drivers and their effect on your 2023 rerates, the state of the Pool, and more.

Further Information:

A Message from the TML Risk Pool: TML Risk Pool Board of Trustees Adopts 2023-2024 Rates

Episode 16a: "Lessons from Hurricane Ian: Are You Prepared?" Mar 31, 2023

Show notes

Explains preliminary forecasts, lessons from Florida’s Hurricane Ian last year, SynergyNDS (one of the Pool’s turnkey recovery partners), and more.
Further information:
Are You Prepared: Before, During and After the Storm Workshop Recording
Are You Prepared: Before, During and After the Storm PowerPoint Presentation
Top 10 Components of a Continuity of Operations Plan
Individual Building Continuity of Operations Plan Worksheet (PDF)
Individual Building Continuity of Operations Plan Worksheet (Excel spreadsheet)
SynergyNDS Flyer
Synergy/TML Risk Pool Hurricane Harvey Recovery Video
Synergy’s TML IRP Website
TML Emergency Management Resources
TDEM Preparedness
TML Risk Pool Member Portal
TML Risk Pool's Preparing for Natural Disasters and Emergencies

Episode 23: “An Interview with Risk Pool Assistant Director Mike Rains: Lessons Learned from 37 Years” Mar 03, 2023

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Posted March 3, 2023

In this episode, Scott interviews Mike Rains. Mike is retiring after 37 years of service to the Pool and its Members. Listen to Mike’s insights about the Pool’s growth over his almost four-decade tenure.

Episode 9A: “Cyber Bytes #1 – Hank’s Hacks!” Mar 03, 2023

Show notes

Posted March 3, 2023

In this episode, Scott introduces the first of several short cyber security training videos. This isn’t some boring webinar. No way. Instead, join the Risk Pool Cyber Guy, Ryan Burns, and his buddy Hacker Hank as they discuss “Hank’s Hacks,” which are the most common ways a hacker tricks local government employees into sending money, downloading ransomware, and more. This video is hilarious! You can listen in traditional podcast format, but you’ll be missing out if you don’t watch the nine-minute YouTube video version linked next to this episode! If you can identify which pool employee plays Hacker Hank, email Scott at scott.houston@tmlirp.org for the chance to win a prize!

Episode 22: "Texas Town & City Magazine: How Cities Work" Feb 03, 2023

Show notes

Explains: (1) that the Texas Municipal League prepares an outstanding edition of Texas Town and City Magazine in January of legislative years called “How Cities Work;” and (2) reviews ways a city official can use the magazine to educate legislators and others.

Further materials links:

Texas Town & City Magazine (January 2023 Edition)

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