State-Mandated Cyber Security Training due August 31, 2024
Texas Government Code Section 2054.5191 mandates cybersecurity training for local government employees, elected officials, and appointed officials who have access to a local government computer system or database and use a computer to perform at least 25 percent of their duties. City officials and employees can satisfy the requirement by either listening to Episode 9d of the Local Officials: Stronger, Together Podcast or watching this YouTube video.
TML Risk Pool’s 2024 Parthership Award: City of Laredo opioid Overdose Prevention Efforts
The TML Risk Pool recognizes the City of Laredo for its drug overdose prevention and response efforts. In 2008, the City Council created the Laredo Drug and Alcohol Commission, which includes members from the City and Webb County, and which has the following mission statement: To create awareness policies and services that will serve youth, adults and families in need of alcohol and drug abuse prevention.
Since its inception, the Commission has achieved numerous goals, including promoting awareness campaigns, creating a drug rehabilitation center, and coordinating stakeholder efforts. The Partnership Award recognizes the City’s efforts.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1, will be here before you know it. Forecasters are predicting up to 23 named storms, with five at a category 3 or higher. Are you prepared? Check out Episodes 16 and 16a of the “Local Officials: Stronger, Together Podcast” and all their accompanying materials to learn more!
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