The golf tournament will be held at the Starr Pass Golf Club. The shotgun format will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20. The registration fee includes green fees, golf cart, continental breakfast, boxed lunch and prizes.

Event Cost: $105

Registration for this event is separate from the main conference registration.

The Arizona We Want and Arizona Progress Meters: Catalysts for Statewide Action

Join the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) and its partners for an informative and interactive 3-hour program where CFA will introduce its newly expanded portfolio of Arizona Progress Meters.

The Arizona Progress Meters are a dynamic set of tools that measure how we are doing on these priorities and inform data-driven dialogue, support strategic decision making and align long-term planning efforts at the state and local levels.

The eight priority areas of the Arizona Progress Meters include: Jobs, Education, Young Talent, Health and Well-being, Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Civic Participation and Connected Communities. CFA in partnership Expect More Arizona and the ASU Decision Center for Educational Excellence, will highlight the success of the Education Progress Meter and advancement toward the statewide attainment goal–Achieve60AZ.

More than 40 communities across the state and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey have adopted the Education Progress Meter as a framework for creating community conversations to drive actions in support of education.

Learn how Arizona leaders are successfully implementing the Education Progress Meter to support their community goals.

Registration for this event is separate from the main conference. To register for the education pre-conference session sponsored by Center for the Future of Arizona, click on the link below:

Each city and town is urged to participate in the development of the League's Municipal Policy Statement. Mayor Jenn Daniels of Gilbert will serve as chairman of this year's Resolutions Committee.

True Colors© Personality Workshop

What color is your true personality? If you want to move up in the working world, or just be more skilled in your current position, you need to know your strengths and weaknesses. True Colors© is a fun and insightful personality-identification system that recognizes and celebrates people’s true character and strengths and turns it into practical information and actionable takeaways.

Whether you are an elected official or municipal staff, this fun and interactive session will help you learn more about yourself to utilize your unique strengths.

Karen Stafford, Manager, Organizational Development and Learning, Arizona Regional Office, Employers Council

Established in 1939, Employers Council provides professional services to over 4,000 companies, nonprofit organizations and governments, helping them develop and maintain effective, successful organizations.

Event Cost: $40

Please Note: Registration for this event is separate from the main conference.

All AMRRP members are encouraged to attend the annual meeting.

The League welcomes all conference delegates and guests to the opening reception.

Important note:

This dinner is open to all government (city/town, county, state and association) conference attendees and is included as part of your conference registration.

Youth delegates from your city or town are invited to join us at the 14th Annual League Youth Program to be held during the conference, Wednesday, August 21. Attendees will participate in their own sessions and activities and will also have the opportunity to interact with local elected officials.

Highlights of the one-day program will include team-building exercises, networking, and information sharing opportunities for the youth councils. Sessions will address youth leadership and how to become active and engaged members of the community.

Youth commissions and youth advisory boards from across the state are invited to participate.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a $65 registration fee for each student and chaperone attending the Youth Program.

To view the agenda and registration information, click here.

If you have any questions about the Youth Program at the League Conference, please contact us at league@azleague.org or (602) 258-5786 for more information.

• Parade of Flags
• Host Mayor's Welcome
• Sponsorship Recognition
• Keynote Presenter: John O’Leary
  
  
  ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life
  Expected to die. Now teaching others how to truly live.
  
  In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006.
  
  John’s debut book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 national bestseller, has sold 120,000 copies and has been translated into 12 languages.
  
  John speaks to more than 75,000 people around the world each year on how to live a truly a meaningful life. His storytelling, unexpected humor and authenticity will inspire League Conference attendees to live a more inspired life.

• History of Arizona Water Rights Litigation, the General Stream Adjudication Process, Key Issues and Why it Matters
• Greater Arizona Broadband Upgrade: Bringing Better Service to Arizona’s Communities
• AMRRP Resources: New PTSD Assistance-Helping Cities/Towns Make Difficult Land Use Decisions
• Update and Discussion with the PSPRS Board
• Opportunity Zones

• Update on Colorado River Issues and What the Drought Contingency Plan Means for Arizona
• League 2019 Legislative Report and Look Ahead to 2020 Legislative Session
• 2020 Census: The Arizona Count
• The Basics of Economic Development for Cities and Towns: What Elected Officials Need to Know
• Autonomous and Connected Vehicles: What is the Future for Arizona’s Cities and Towns
• First Amendment Auditors: Best Practices for Cities and Towns

• Sound Management of Water Supplies as an Essential Element for Sustainable Economies
• Addressing Domestic Violence in Your Community
• Arizona Primary and Secondary Property Tax System: General Overview and Recent Property Tax Election Results Summary
• Elected Women: Making THE Difference
• When a Community Wins: How to Measure Success in Economic Development Projects That Come to Your City/Town
• Cancer Risk and Public Safety Personnel: Best Practices to Reduce the Threat

Tour of the "White Dove of the Desert,” Mission San Xavier del Bac. San Xavier was founded by Father Kino, the "Padre on Horseback," in 1692 and was completed in 1783. San Xavier is acclaimed as the finest example of Spanish Colonial architecture in the country, hosting "marvelous original statuary and mural paintings." As an authentic 18th century space, San Xavier del Bac receives 200,000 visitors each year and has been the subject of significant restoration.

Event Cost: $35

Cost includes breakfast at the Starr Pass and Tour of the Mission. The bus will return before the general luncheon at the Starr Pass.

Please Note: Registration for this event is separate from the main conference.

• How Local Control Became "Loco” Control - A Look at Preemption, Unfunded Mandates, Revenue Takeaways and Other Violations of Home Rule and Local Democracy
• Border Myths and Facts: Realities of Life, Governance and Business on the Border and Its Impact on Arizona
• ASU, NAU and U of A: Our State Universities, Developing the Workforce of the Future
• Reading the Tea Leaves: Pundits Discuss the Current Political Climate and Next Year’s Legislative Session
• Tackling the Homeless Issue in Our Communities

• Using Social Media: Best Practices and Pitfalls Every Elected and Appointed Official Should Know
• Moving from Council to the Legislature and Vice Versa: Tips and Lessons Learned Regarding the Similarities and Differences of Governing at Diverse Levels of Government
• Building and Maintaining Effective Mayor, Council and Manager Relationships
• Data Privacy in the Age of Cybersecurity, Smart Cities, and Data Analytics
• Transportation Update

• Governor Doug Ducey will address the attendees
• Senator Kyrsten Sinema will address the attendees
• Legislative Awards and Recognition
• League Service Awards

• Big Vape V. Public Health: Cities and Towns in the Crossfire

• Arizona COG Directors
• Arizona City Attorneys Association
• Greater Arizona Mayors Association (GAMA)
• Arizona-Sonora Council Meeting

The 2019 Showcase of Cities and Towns will be held on Thursday, August 22. There will be food and drinks. Booths will be 10' by 10'.

A 30-year tradition, the Showcase is truly a unique and special event - one of a kind in the nation.

Please Note: All conference attendees are welcome. If your city or town would like to host a booth at this event there is separate registration from the main conference.

Enjoy a full breakfast and share and discuss ideas, challenges, solutions and best practices that you are facing in your community with other municipal officials in an informal and relaxed setting.