Join public leaders from across Rhode Island for a free, two half-day digital conference to learn essential skills, exchange ideas with peers, and explore the unique challenges and rewards of public service.
This is a free digital conference for all elected municipal and education leaders. As part of our commitment to good government, this program has been designed and funded by the Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership, the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, and the Rhode Island Association of School Committees.
Day One: Rules of the Road
Friday, January 8th, 2:00PM–5:00PM
2:00PM
Welcome
Gary Sasse, Director, Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership
Brian Daniels, Director, League of Cities and Towns
Timothy Duffy, Director, Association of School Committees
2:15PM
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Jason Gramitt, Director, RI Ethics Commission
3:00PM
Managing Open Meetings
Kayla E. O’Rourke, Special Assistant Attorney General
3:45PM
Financial Oversight & Fiduciary Responsibility
Ernie Almonte, Former Auditor General of Rhode Island
Colleen Jermain, Ed.D., Superintendent, Newport
Joseph Nicholson, Jr., City Manager, Newport
4:40PM
Day One Conclusion
Day Two: Making Tough Choices
Saturday, January 9th, 9:00AM–12:00PM
9:00AM
Welcome Back
Michael A. Roberto, Professor of Management, Bryant University
9:10AM
Case Study: Paul Levy: Taking Charge at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Michael A. Roberto, Professor of Management, Bryant University
9:45AM
Scenario: Reorganization Blues, Stretched Revenues, and Fake News: Governance Challenges in a Small New England Town
Melissa Prosky, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Hassenfeld Institute
Michael A. Roberto, Professor of Management, Bryant University
Additional Speakers
11:00AM
Scenario: A City on the Brink: Lessons Learned from the 1981 Providence Budget Crisis and Implications for Contemporary Financial Problems at the Municipal Level
Melissa Prosky, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Hassenfeld Institute
Gary Sasse, Director, Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership
Joseph Paolino, Jr., Former Mayor, City of Providence
Steve Coleman, Chief of Municipal Finance, RI Department of Revenue
11:55AM
Day Two Conclusion
12:00PM
Networking Breakout Rooms (Optional)
Questions or comments? Contact us:
Hassenfeld Institute
League of Cities and Towns
Association of School Committees
