ORDER P7O. 17084
PAYP4ETdT OF REGISTRATION FEES FOR THREE COP5P4ISSIONERS AND
REIP4BURSEP2ET7T TO COUT7TY JUDGE FOR COTdFERET7CE FEES TO ATTEND
THE 29TH ANT7UAL COUNTY JUDGES AI7D COP'II~IISSTOPIERS' COTIFERETICE
AT TE`~AS A & P4
On this the 26th day of January 1987, upon motion made by
Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Baldwin, the
Court unanimously approved payment of registration fees for
three IZerr County Commissioners in the amount of $165.00
($55.00 each member), payable to the V. G. Young Institute of
County Government, for the 29th Annual County Judges and Com-
missioners' Conference at Texas A & P4.
It is ordered by the Court that the County Treasurer and County
Auditor be authorized to draw a voucher on the General Fund in
the above amount, payable to V. G. Young Institute of County
Government. (Conference to be held February 24th, 25th, and
26th, 19II7.)
It is further ordered by the Court that County Judge Danny R.
Edwards be reimbursed in the amount of $55.00 for registration
fees previously paid (by him) for this conference, payable out
of the General Fund.

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dlingThe'TuJenile Offerider". Topics for e~ounty commissioners will include: "Opere-
lion ofthe Commissioners Court", "Overweight Vehicle Permits", "A Panel Discussion
On Solid Waste", "Subdivision Plat Approval", "Purchasing", "Ethics For A County
Commissioner", "Emergency 911", "Good Public Relations" and "Public Officials'
Liability".
Highlights of the 1987 conference will be an address by the Texas Supreme Court
Chief Justice, The Honorable John L. Hill, Jr., and an hour presentation entitled:
"Legal Research: Using the Toots & Attorney General's Opinions". Attendance at this
last presentation is required of county judges who wish to cam the full eight hours of
judicial training credit. Texas Governor Bill Clements will also be invited to speak.
Printed programs for the conference will be mailed to county Extension agents
approximately four weeks before the conference.
Reg~stratioa
The registration tee for each county judge, county commissioner or guest is $55.
The fee for the special ladies program for spouses and guests is $25. These fees entitle
registrants to admission to all sessions and the social programs, The commissioners
courts are within the bounds of the law to pay expenses for those attending these
conferences in as much as the educational conferences are designed to increase
efficiency of the county offices. We refer you to Article 3899b of Vernon's Civil
Statutes. The Internal Revenue Code permits income tax deductions with certain
limitations for educational expenses.
To register, simply return the form provided, with your check for the required fees
made payable to Texas Agricultural Extension Service #20200. Registration will be
accepted at the door, so please do not stay away if you can not pre-register.
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Persons who pre-register but are unable to attend will, upon application in writing,
receive a full refund of the registration fee. All refunds will be processed by mail after
the conference has been conducted. Partial registraiion fees or refunds cannot be
accepted or handled.
HOtEI AccOaaaOd8ti0as
The site hotel is fully booked for the conference. Those who have not made hotel
reservations are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Room reservations maybe
and study materials. Those received in time will be~reproduced and distributed at the
time of registration. Cassette tapes will be made of all sessions and are available to
those who register upon written request, following the conference. Those who are
unable to attend may purchase tapes and any course materials at actual cost, plus
postage.
ACI~10aZtI IafOtII18ti0a
The Brazos County Commissioners Court will again host a Reception and Bar-
becue at The Brazos Center on Tuesday Evening February 24th, beginning at 6:00
p.m. Following the Reception, at 8:30 p.m. plan to enjoy some of the best barbecue in
the Brazos Valley! Dress is casual or western. Personal transportation is required to
the nearby Brazos Center. It is very easy to find and maps will be available at the
registration desks.
A fun-filled, educational program is planned for lady spouses and guests who
attend on Wednesday February 25,1987 at The Brazos Center. Transportation will be
provided from the Hilton Hotel. The program will include "Entertaining On A Shoe-
string" and a presentation and exhibits relating to "Wines of Texas". During the
catered luncheon, the Ladies Activities Committee is planning to have the wife of an
experienced county commissioner present "How To Be A Supportive Spouse Of An ,
Elected Couni Official". Following lunch, there will bean optional shopping trip"to-
the Post Oak Mall in College Station. Spouses who do not care to go shopping will be
transported back to the Hilton Hotel. At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night, the annual
banquet will be held. Dress is semiformal. There will be entertainment -Dolly Parton
has been invited to be with us - and a banquet speaker.
Sincerely,
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John A. Gilmartin
Extension Coordinator
V. G. Young Institute
of County Government
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Joe M. Rothe
Extension Specialist
V G. Young Institute
of County Government
PREREGISTRATION FORM
To register please clip, till out, and mail this form together with payment to the V G. Young Institute of
County Government, Texas A6M University, College Station, Texas 77643-2137.
Name
FREREGYS?ER NOW
Preregistra8on Deadline: February 70,1987
County
Spouse's Name, tf Attending
Spouse wi//attend.' ^ Yes O No
O Yes ^No
Office Address
Title
Wednestlay Program and Luncheon
Wednesday ShoDPing Tour of Post Oak Mall
Home Address
City State Zip
The following information must be completed for c.e.u. requirements of The ONice of Professional Development at
Texas A8M for UansRipts:
Date of Birth
Highest Gratle Level or Degree
Social Security No.
All of this information will beheld strictly confidential.
h E55.00 The cost of the Ladies Program is 525.00. Please make check payable to: Texas Agricultural
:,vice 1120200.
ORDER N0. 170534
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF REGIS-
TRATION FEES FOR THREE COMMIS-
SIONERS AND REIMBURSEMENT TO
COUNTY JUDGE FOR COP7FERENCE
FEES TO ATTEND THE 29TH ANNUAL
COUNTY JUDGES AND COP'P~IISSIONERS'
CONFEREPICE AT TEXAS A & M
1-26-537
VOL. n, Pages 356-357