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Helping 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-2023-10-05?e=b45c483d9e> October 5, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=80b183bdfc&e=b45c483d9e> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=353e2c53f2&e=b45c483d9e> Local Governments Can Now Dig Into Free Public Works Training <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=c1a772184c&e=b45c483d9e> October 5, 2023 by Josh Klika <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=299bd5932e&e=b45c483d9e> MRSC has received funding to offer training and technical assistance on public works contracting and to help local governments comply with SB 5268, which modifies small works roster requirements, and HB 1050, which expands apprenticeship utilization to municipalities. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=556ab6571f&e=b45c483d9e> 2023 Public Records Legislative Changes — School and Election Records <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=f6f0fc0d1d&e=b45c483d9e> October 2, 2023 by Sarah Doar <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=79d4607a44&e=b45c483d9e> County election officials and school districts will be pleased to learn about new public records changes: one exempts voted ballots and another exempts the personal information of students in any records pertaining to the student. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=4b16a7c8ef&e=b45c483d9e> Surplus County Property <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d1ce26d564&e=b45c483d9e> The laws governing the sale or disposal of county property can be complex. To help, we’ve recently overhauled our Surplus County Property webpage, including information on real and personal property, alternative local procedures, sample resolutions, and more. In Case You Missed It September 27: Handling Payroll Overpayments <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=eb628dc5e1&e=b45c483d9e> September 25: New PRA Exemption Available to Protect Employee Safety <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=ce892274be&e=b45c483d9e> Explore Topics: Implicit Price Deflator Exceeds 1% for Setting 2024 Property Taxes <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=e91798bff3&e=b45c483d9e> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=ba4ffdf6eb&e=b45c483d9e> MRSC Training OCT 17 Building Trust and Inclusivity through Community Engagement <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=7916269e96&e=b45c483d9e> Tuesday, October 17 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Online Credits: CML (E) OCT 18 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=598479640b&e=b45c483d9e> (Free) MRSC Rosters Electronic Bidding <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=88aa232a5c&e=b45c483d9e> Wednesday, October 18 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Online <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=388f4437f2&e=b45c483d9e> In Case You Missed It PRA Deep Dive: The Role of IT in the Public Records Process <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=9e698e8c2c&e=b45c483d9e> Recording Duration: 90 Minutes | Broadcast Date: September 6, 2023 Credits Available for Self-Reporting: 1.5 CML <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a74987322b&e=b45c483d9e> Have a Question? 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From Our Partners Labor & Industries: Washington’s minimum wage will hit $16.28 per hour in 2024; overtime salary thresholds also increase <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id= 82a6046816&e=b45c483d9e> Department of Commerce: Commerce seeks input on funding program to support affordable housing near transit <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a01bae6bc3&e=b 45c483d9e> Department of Ecology: Ecology offers grants for electric vehicle charging stations <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d7f840f145&e=b45c483d9e> State Auditor’s Office: Outdated IT applications pose a risk to local governments. 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