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KLC President and Bowling Green Mayor Elaine Walker
KLC First Vice President and Paducah Mayor Bill Paxton
SB 88 Implementation
Policies and Procedures
• New employee handbook adopted in June by KLC Executive Board
• Adopted by governing boards of all affiliated organizations.
Open Records
• KLC has complied for more than one year
• Policy adopted to facilitate handling of requests
SB 88 Implementation
Open Meetings
• KLC and all affiliates in compliance since July
• Regular meeting schedule adopted by all boards
SB 88 Implementation
Procurement
• Competitive selection process
• Approval of Executive Board required for any purchase over $50,000
SB 88 Implementation
SB 88 Implementation
Compensation
• Executive Board oversight
• Required use of pay data and analysis
• Documentation required
Complaints
• Board officers responsible for receiving and investigating
• Online process
SB 88 Implementation
Training
• Board member training provided in June and July
• Training on legal, financial, and fiduciary obligations
• Ongoing annual training
SB 88 Implementation
Code of Ethics
• Conflicts of Interest and standards of conduct
• Financial Disclosure
• Nepotism policy
• Gratuity policy
SB 88 Implementation
Annual Audits
• KLC and affiliates have received annual audits for years
• KLCIS is audited and regulated by the Kentucky Department of Insurance
SB 88 Implementation
Financial Information
• Online and searchable database of all expenditures
• Budget and Audit information posted online
• Fully operational by January 1, 2011
SB 88 Implementation
Additional Reforms
New limits on reimbursable expenses
Rigid documentation requirements
Federal Per Diem for travel
No Spouse travel
Additional Reforms
Limits on use of credit cards
By-laws task force
Elimination of retention bonuses
Additional Reforms
Policy to govern disposition of surplus property
Harassment policies updated to ensure Executive Board informed
Whistleblower policy adopted
Additional Reforms
Purchase of vehicles overseen by the Finance Committee
Assignment of vehicles based on need for travel
Evaluation of NewCities funding
• Start date: November 1
• Former New Hampshire Local Government Center Deputy Director of Membership
• Former elected official
KLC Executive Director
Jon Steiner
New Management