Private to Public Sector : Ensuring a Successful Transition
In this training , developed for professionals entering employment at the City of Port St . Lucie and the public sector altogether for the first time from a career in the private sector , we delve into this shift in employment and what can be expected now that you are here ! Topics such as public records and the statutes that govern working in the Sunshine , to unions and collective bargaining agreements , budget and purchasing standards , and the ethics of being an officer of the public trust . Join us if you are coming from a career solely in the private sector to learn what you need to know to ensure a fulfilling and successful transition to local government .
Duration : 45 minutes
Location : Building B Training Room ( EOC )
Target Audience : All employees Recorded : No
Date / Time : Thursday , Sept . 26 , 2024 at 11 a . m .
Public Record Requests ? What Should I Do Now ?
What exactly is a public records request ? What should be done if I am approached by a citizen to provide one ? This short , specific topic will not get into heavy elements of records management or the public records and sunshine law , or even what happens after the intake occurs , when your records coordinator works to fulfill the request . Instead , this abbreviated training will focus only on the interaction between the requestor and what you need to know and do to intake their request in alignment with our City ’ s values and Florida state law . In this training , you can expect to :
Duration : 45 minutes
Location : Council Chambers , Building A , City Hall
Target Audience : All employees Recorded : Yes
» Understand every City employee ’ s responsibility to uphold Florida Statutes Chapter 119 , outlining state policy on public records
» Identify how you should react and immediately respond to a citizen request for public records , in keeping with our City ’ s values of stewardship , accountability , and customer service
» Practice phrases and questions you can use to successfully navigate an in-person request for public record
Date / Time : Wednesday , Nov . 13 , 2024 at 11 a . m .
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