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Vilsack Roundtable Unprecedented! U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed the reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools legislation with five members of Oregon's Congressional delegation and nearly 40 county commissioners from 24 of Oregon's 36 counties. The roundtable was held in Portland, August 20th and you can learn more about it HERE.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, center, with Members

of Oregon's Congressional delegation in Portland

Educational Opportunity! Sign up now to learn more about Risk Management and Personnel issues through AOC and OSU’s County College Continuing Education program. Get the details for the next sessions to be held near you right HERE.

Read All About It! Your Oregon Trails newsletter is ready to go. This issue is packed with information - you'll want to read the whole thing! (Updated 8-6-2010)

SPRING CONFERENCE - Thank You!! It was a great success thanks to all who attended. We've posted the presenters' presentations for your edification and continued enjoyment. We appreciate your participation and look forward to AOC's Annual Conference in Eugene in November.

Broadband Mapping Project. The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has a federal grant to collect information on the availability and use of broadband services in Oregon. Please read the letter from the PUC about the mapping project and why it is important to Oregon counties. You can read that letter HERE.

Government Efficiency. The Effective and Cost-Efficient Service Provision Task Force is up and running. The Legislature established the task force to explore ways to make local and state government more efficient and effective. For more information, please visit the task force web site.

OREGON COUNTIES - Providing Vital Public Services Since 1843. AOC has produced a 15 minute video about county government in Oregon. You can view it here http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.channel&channelID=466093118

and if you want a DVD of your own to show in your county, contact Eric or Laura at the AOC office. (It looks awesome on a big screen!)

AOC MEMBERS GET INVOLVED! Please remember that if you have an issue you would like AOC to run through the steering committee/legislative process, please fill out the AOC Legislative Issues form to get the ball rolling. The form can be found on this Web site under "Policy Center" and Steering Committees." Or, for a limited time, click the link above.