Does your organization allow citizens to rent spaces for events? Many public entities allow citizens to utilize their facilities and property for events such as weddings, parties, graduations, festivals, and parades. However, the users of these “tenant spaces” are not …
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This month the International City/County Management Association, or ICMA, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ICMA Code of Ethics. With March recognized as National Ethics Awareness Month, VRSA Local Government Specialist Peter Stephenson recently sat down with Community Relations …
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The Hanover County Fire-EMS recently received a significant improvement award from the National Safety Council for their work in reducing injuries to employees. The award is the result of several initiatives and programs the department has implemented over the last …
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Last fall the Town of Middleburg once again hosted the 1000 Miglia Warm-Up USA event. The 1000 Miglia, called “the most beautiful race in the world,” has taken place throughout Italy for nearly 100 years. The warm-up event provides an opportunity for top …
Protecting Virginia’s Entities. That’s the theme of the 2023 Annual Report. In the report, readers will learn how staff have maintained their presence throughout the Commonwealth by visiting members – from the smallest to the largest local public entities. Throughout …
VRSA provides communications consulting services to eligible members to assist in navigating the unique communications challenges of public entities. The services, provided by VRSA Director of Communications Hollie Cammarasana, include virtual engagements, in-person trainings, sample policies and procedures, and personalized …
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“Safety has to be a proactive step supported from the top down,” says Daryl Burks, safety coordinator with Bedford Regional Water Authority. “When you have managers and supervisors buying in to the program it allows employees to buy into it …
What is a day in the life of a risk manager like? Well, there’s no such thing as a typical day, says City of Charlottesville Risk Manager Philip Spence. “A typical day for me, and this probably goes for risk …
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As many school divisions across the Commonwealth prepare to return to class in a few weeks, the potential for injuries from slips, trips, and falls by teachers and staff also returns. This summer, Culpeper County Public Schools proactively worked to …
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As hot and humid weather approaches, it is important to prepare to protect workers from the impacts of extreme heat. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, has designed a National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat Hazards, known …
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