May 6, 2019
OML’s Community Leadership Development
Class 8 Holds Opening Session
OML's Community Leadership Development (CLD) class 8 recently met for their inaugural session in Muskogee. The session was led by Karen Hill, certified trainer and leadership consultant. The goals of the leadership training focused on identifying each person’s various personality traits and how those impact work environments and those you lead; creating a leadership action plan and learning the art of teamwork without using words. More Information
Ethics and Audits Workshop
May 10, 2019
Rose State College
Professional Training Center
There's Still Time To Sign Up For This 
Important Workshop!

Each year, OML receives dozens of inquiries pertaining to ethical and legal issues affecting municipal leaders and staff. This workshop will address the subjects of many of the inquiries, including:

·           Conflicts of interest laws and regulations
·           Rules regarding use of public funds and property
·           Insight to special investigative audits
·           Appropriate interaction with vendors
·           Practices in ethical behavior
·           Smart meeting procedures
·           Ethics, crisis, and communication

We look forward to seeing you there!

CLE Credits Pending Application Approval
Featured Presenter
Brett S. Sharp   is Professor of Public Administration and founding Director of Leadership Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma. He served as Employment Manager for the City of Oklahoma City and Agency Services Coordinator for the State of Oklahoma. He is the author and editor of several books including his latest,  Managing in the Public Sector: A Casebook in Ethics and Leadership  (2nd Ed.), and   Oklahoma Government & Politics , now in its 6th Edition.
His research also appears in several major journals including  American Review of Public Administration, Public Integrity , and  Review of Public Personnel Administration.  The Oklahoma Political Science Association recently named him as Scholar of the Year. He is serving as a visiting research professor at Swansea University in Wales. His latest research is in data visualization of administrative reform and policy implications of artificial intelligence.
Regional Round Tables Are Back!
Join us for a Regional Round Table! This is a great way to get involved and network with leaders in your district. For more information, contact  your field representative  or call 405-528-7515.
Panhandle Round Table
May 20, 2019, 4:00 p.m.
Guymon City Hall
424 N Main Street
Guymon, Oklahoma 73942
Pottowatomie/Lincoln County Round Table 
May 30, 2019, 3:00 p.m.
McLoud City Hall
402 E Broadway
McLoud, OK 74851
Seiling Round Table
May 21, 2019 1:00 p.m.
Seiling City Hall 
315 N. Main Street 
Seiling, OK 73663
Small Towns Round Table
June 3, 2019, 2:00 p.m.
Valley Brook Municipal Building
1618 SE 59th St.
Oklahoma City, Ok 73129
Save The Date!!
2019 MCO Summer Conference, June 12-15, Broken Arrow
Mark your calendars now to attend the 2019 MCO Mayors Summer Conference on June 12th - 15th in Broken Arrow, OK. Come join your fellow Oklahoma Mayors this summer! The conference is an excellent opportunity to network and participate in educational sessions!
Weatherford To Host First Responder and
Business Leadership Conference July 25-26
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The first-responders of the City of Weatherford invite all statewide first-responders, along with municipal leaders to attend this leadership conference. Educational topics will include: Ethical Decision Making, 10 Top Things that get Cops/Firefighters in Trouble, Pump Operations, Autism and First Responders and much more.
OML Board Call for Nominations Districts 4 and 5
The OML District 4 Board seat has become vacant as of April 4, 2019, due to J. D. Spohn being elected to the Vice President's seat.  Nominations will be received until Friday, May 24, 2019 , and will be presented to the OML Board of Directors at their next meeting.

The OML District 5 Board seat has become vacant as of April 4, 2019, due to the resignation of the Honorable Beverly Rodgers.  Nominations will be received until Friday, May 24, 2019 , and will be presented to the OML Board of Directors at their next meeting.
Show Us Your Pets!
We’d love to photograph your wonderful pets and include them in our issue, so we’re running a contest to find Oklahoma’s greatest animal BFFs. Winners will receive a subscription to Oklahoma Today (plus another subscription to give as a gift!) and will have their pets professionally photographed to appear in our pages. Deadline May 31st!