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HomeMy WebLinkAbout081723 Telecommuting _ Election Tips _ WildfiresHelping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2023-08-17?e=8b00a740b8> August 17, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=6c5bee5cb4&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b697126376&e=8b00a740b8> Election Season Tips and Reminders <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=3d9b494231&e=8b00a740b8> August 16, 2023 by MRSC Insight <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5406c64a83&e=8b00a740b8> During any election season, there are a variety of common areas that can trip up candidates, elected officials, and local government agencies and their staff — so let's review some potential problems before they happen. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a82c881ca5&e=8b00a740b8> Telecommuting in the Post-Pandemic Age and Legal Considerations <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=7c3e3411e9&e=8b00a740b8> August 14, 2023 by Mike Kitson <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=13381725a3&e=8b00a740b8> , Shirley Lou-Magnuson <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/c lick?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=98082e716f&e=8b00a740b8> In the post-pandemic age, remote work appears here to stay, but has your public agency holistically addressed telecommuting such that it realizes the benefits of the approach and avoids creating excessive legal liabilities? 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