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LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL SECRETARIES AND ASSISTANTS LAMSA Conference! Pack 21visits Pineville Mayor Rich Dupree’s office in city hall. facility is slated for development on the same twenty-acre piece of property, representing a $30M investment. “While it did encompass taking down buildings, doing some asbestos and other mitigation work, now you’ve got brand new, multimillion-dollar construction taking its place.” Reflecting on Pineville’s long partnership with LaMATS, Mayor Dupree offered some advice for other local government leaders, especially those new to office. “I had the experience of working under and learning from Mayor Clarence Fields for two decades, a chance to learn from someone who served on the LaMATS Board and taught me a lot,” he said. “But oftentimes, a new mayor comes in with so many challenges, so many things that he or she may need to fix, and really, you don’t know what you don’t know.” “Take the opportunity to listen to what LaMATS can do for you,” advised Dupree. “They can shorten obstacles from a procurement standpoint, acquire equipment or other things you might need, or help you liquidate things you don’t know what to do with. LaMATS figures out the best way to do that,” he said. “That takes stress off a new mayor. A lot of people will say they want to help, but there aren’t many groups I’ve encountered with the same sincerity and ability to deliver on what they promised.” Thank you, Mayor Dupree! LaMATS is proud to be a part of Pineville’s growth, and we’re with you every step of the way! by Cliff Palmer LaMATS Executive Director Palmer leads the Louisiana Municipal Advisory and Technical Services Bureau (LaMATS) - a subsidiary of LMA. He can be reached at cpalmer@lamats.net. The Louisiana Association of Municipal Secretaries and Assistants (LAMSA) will hold their 34th Annual Spring Conference March 20 – 22, at Margaritaville Resort & Casino in Bossier City. Activities will commence on Wednesday with a tour of the Bossier Strip, Mardi Gras Museum, 911 memorial, and historical musical spots. Bring your camera for some unique photo opportunities! On Thursday, LAMSA President Constance Barbin will call sessions to order, and the Honorable Mayor of Bossier City, Thomas Chandler, will welcome participants. Classes will begin with a session on Effective Communication by Richard Williams, followed by an interactive work session on How Well do You Know Excel. The Annual Business meeting will be held at the lunch hour, honoring those achieving their designation as Certified Municipal Assistants. There will also be an election of new officers, specifically three Directors At Large. After lunch, we will hear from Tracy Melancon, LMA Director of Technology and GOSEP regarding the latest cybersecurity issues we face. After a short break, we will hear from Donna Frazier, Caddo Parish Attorney, who will give us the latest updates on employment law and Human Resource policies. Ending the day, the membership will have round table discussions where they can talk with their counterparts about specific topics they are facing in the workplace. It is always great to hear from your peers and receive valuable information to bring back to your municipality. On Friday, we will begin with our mayor’s panel, and after evaluations and certificates, we will hear from an exciting motivational speaker, Marco French, 2022 LA. Principal of the Year, Disney Educator winner, and recipient of the National Milken Educator Award. Early bird registration is due March 1, but participants may continue to send in registrations by mail or credit card. For more information, call President Constance Barbin at 225-642-9600, Kristine Scherer at 504-259- 1068, or email lamsa@currently.com. By Kristine Scherer LAMSA Conference Coordinator Page 26 LMR | FEBRUARY 2024
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