National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C.            Vol. 31, No. 15 * August 9, 1999

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CONFERENCES

• The Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) will sponsor an Internet symposium,"Dealing with Disaster," on Oct. 4–8. The electronic symposium, geared toward smaller public entities, nonprofit organizations and businesses, will focus on how communities can better prepare for and recover from disasters. It will be conducted in the "Symposium Center" of PERI’s Web site, accessible online at http://www.riskinstitute.org.
  Anyone interested can register; there is no charge to participate.
  
  
• Rural Telecon ’99, the third annual National Rural Telecommunications Conference, will be held Oct. 10–13, in Aspen, Colo. The conference is designed to provide helpful information to rural leaders regarding the use of technology in communities. Main topics of the conference include technology, applications, community and policy.
  Register online at http://ruraltelecon.org by clicking on "conference," then "registration." The conference is limited to 350 people, so early registration is advised. Cost of the three-day conference is $195.
  
  
• The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) will sponsor "Living on Shaky Ground: The Lessons of Loma Prieta — Ten Years Later" Oct. 14–15 in Oakland, Calif. Technical sessions on new earthquake probabilities, earthquake hazard mapping, damage forecasts for housing and transportation and more will be featured topics.
  For more information, contact Michelle Fadelli, manager of Communications and Government Affairs, at 510/464-7922 or e-mail at michellef@abag.ca.gov.
  
  
• "Drainage System Design," a seminar sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Engineering Professional Development, Oct. 18–21 in Madison, Wis. will feature discussion topics on hydraulic principles, culverts, inlets, open channels, pipeline systems and drainage system analysis. Class size is limited.
  For more information, contact Katie Peterson at 800/462-0876 or via e-mail at custserv@epd.engr.wisc.edu.
  
  
• The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS) has issued a call for papers and invitation to exhibit at two of its International Making Cities Livable conferences, to be held Feb. 13–17, 2000 in Charleston, S.C. and July 4–8, 2000 in Vienna, Austria. Acceptable topics include: Design of public urban places, architecture and city identity, strategies for sustainable city and regional development, new mixed use and infill projects, combating urban sprawl, reviving the neighborhood, values in architectural design and education, appropriate new urban development, designing for children and families, making streets livable, ecological transportation planning, community participation in city-making, community events and festivals, public art and memorials and the virtual city and the real city.
  To apply, submit a 150–200 word paper abstract or exhibit proposal by mail or fax to: Suzanne H. Crowhurst Lennard, IMCL Conferences, P.O. Box 7586, Carmel, CA 93921; fax 831/624-5126.
  

PUBLICATIONS

• "Using Assisted Negotiation to Settle Land Disputes: A Guidebook for Public Officials" is a 28-page report outlining the benefits and risks of assisted negotiation. The guidebook also offers suggestions on choosing a mediator and implementing a negotiated settlement.
  Cost is $12 each for quantities under 10. Orders for 10 or more copies will be available at a 25 percent discount. To order, call 800/LAND-USE (800/526-3873).
  
  
• "Strategic Alliances for Housing and Community Development: Creating and Managing State Collaborations," a report produced by the Council of State Community Development Agencies, summarizes the experiences of four states that have successfully used collaboration among diverse agencies at the local, state and federal levels to solve complex community problems.
  Those interested in reviewing the full text can do so at http://www.coscda.org/SAHCD.htm. Printed copies are available from the council by calling 202/624-3630.
  
  

VIDEOS

• "The Law and You" video, developed by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officials and the NAACP in partnership with Allstate Insurance Company, informs teenagers of appropriate behavior when approached by a law enforcement official.
  For more information, write to The Bureau for At-Risk Youth at P.O. Box 760, Plainview, New York 11803-0760 or call 800/99-YOUTH.
  

(Notices was compiled by Melinda Hayman, special correspondent.)