Annual Conference. A forum for the exchange of useful information on significant developments and trends in governmental ethics, elections, freedom of information, campaign finance and lobbying laws. Recent conferences have attracted over 400 participants!
Welcome
This year, COGEL returns to Washington, D.C. for its 32nd Annual Conference, December 5-8, 2010, at the Washington Fairmont. Each year, the COGEL Annual Conference provides leaders in the fields of government ethics, campaign finance, elections, lobbying regulation, and freedom of information with vital knowledge about emerging trends and developments in these critical areas.
The COGEL Annual Conference is a unique and essential place for learning first-hand about agencies’ challenges and successes, and for gaining crucial insights and new tools to help your agency succeed. As a key opportunity to network and learn from colleagues at the federal, state, provincial and local levels, the Annual Conference can help your agency benchmark, innovate, and achieve.
Cited by attendees as an invaluable opportunity for professionals working in the areas of public disclosure, training and outreach, policy and legislative development, and compliance and enforcement, the COGEL Annual Conference informs, educates and inspires. With major developments occurring this year in COGEL’s areas of interest, this year’s conference in Washington is one not to miss.
Some 40 sessions will be offered – from roundtable discussions and topical plenary speakers, to timely legislative updates and focused breakout sessions. Your COGEL colleagues and our 2010 host committee, the Federal Election Commission, look forward to welcoming you, so register now!
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(Cancellation Policy - Cancellations received prior to November 14, 2010 will be charged a $50.00 administrative fee. No refunds will be made for “no shows” or cancellations received after November 14, 2010.)
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The Fairmont - Washington, D.C. |
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Tentative Conference Program
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 |
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| 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Steering Committee Meeting |
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Conference Registration |
| 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | Electronic Filing Roundtable |
| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Local Agency Roundtable International Perspectives Roundtable Insiders’ Guide to DC: Area Information from the Host Committee |
| 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm | The Kay Williams First Timers’ Session |
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Welcome Reception Presentation of Outstanding Service Award and Honorary Membership Award |
| Dinner on Your Own | An opportunity to network with other COGEL members |
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 |
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| 7:45 am - 8:45 am | Breakfast “Table Topics” |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Plenary Session Welcome to 32nd Annual Conference Plenary Speaker |
| 10:15 am - 11:45 am | Concurrent Sessions Ethics Update Balancing Disclosure and Privacy Electronic and Internet Voting Accounting for our Laws: Audit Techniques & Tools Public Financing |
| 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm | Luncheon Presentation of COGEL Award Plenary Speaker |
| 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions Elections Update: Current Trends in Legislation and Litigation Freedom of Information Legislation and Litigation Update As the Revolving Door Turns: Emerging Regulatory Trends Independent Expenditures and Citizens United: The Federal Aftermath Strategic Planning: Guiding Public Agencies through Difficult Times |
| 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm | Concurrent Sessions Strategic Planning: Guiding Public Agencies through Difficult Times Ethics Enforcement: How to Make it Work Campaign Finance Regulation & New Media Citizen Involvement in Policy Making: Trust & Governance in an Era of Networked Relationships |
| Dinner on Your Own | An opportunity to network with other COGEL members |
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 |
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| 7:45 am - 8:45 am | Breakfast “Table Topics” |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Plenary Session Plenary Speaker |
| 10:15 am - 11:45 am | Concurrent Sessions Freedom of Information Session Campaign Finance I - Litigation Communicating about our Mission through the Media: Rules of Engagement Measuring the Success of Ethics Programs: What are the Metrics? Elections Costs and Managing Expectations |
| 11:45 am - 1:30 pm | Lunch on Your Own – An opportunity to network with other COGEL members |
| 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions Freedom of Information Session Lobbying Legislation and Litigation Update Extending Pay-to-Play and Ethics Laws to Contractors: Too Far or Not Far Enough? Campaign Finance II - Legislation Census 2010: Anticipating the Impact of Redistricting |
| 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm | Plenary Session Plenary Panel |
| 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm | Light Reception |
| Dinner on Your Own |
An opportunity to network with other COGEL members |
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 |
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| 7:45 am - 8:45 am | Breakfast Plenary Session COGEL Business Meeting |
| 9:15 am - 10:30 am | Concurrent Sessions Freedom of Information Roundtable To Tweet or Not to Tweet: Engaging the Public Through Social Media Independent Expenditures and Citizens United: The State/Local Response |
| 10:45 am - 12:00 pm | Concurrent Sessions A Peek Behind the Curtain: Corporate Compliance Civic and Democratic Engagement: Reaching New Voters Efficient Training |
| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Steering Committee Meeting |
If you have any questions about COGEL, please contact:
L. Diane Gill, CAE
Executive Director
Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL)
(706) 548-7758