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Register Today for OHPELRA'S 2012 Summer Workshop
 OHPELRA is holding its 2012 Summer Workshop on Friday, June 8, 2012, featuring Cheri Hass from Downes, Fishel, Hass and Kim, LLP. The presentation will include a discussion on Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment, Americans with Disabilities Act and Conducting Effective Investigations. The workshop will be held at the Columbus Police Training Academy, 1000 N. Hague Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Lunch will be provided.
For lunch planning, registration is required for Members and Non-Members and must be completed online HERE. Attendance is FREE for Members. Non-Members may attend at a rate of $150.00.
Application for CLE credit has been made to the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
New Fraud Reporting Requirements Effective May 4, 2012 (by Downes Fishel Hass Kim, LLP, May 10, 2012)
As many public employers are aware, the provisions of HB 66 became effective May 4, 2012. Pursuant to HB 66, Ohio's public employers are required to notify their staff and all new employees of Ohio's fraud-reporting system and the methods by which an individual can file a complaint concerning an allegation of fraud. To read the article in its entirety, please click here.
OPERS Executive Director Joins Ohio Senate Leadership for Announcement on Pension Legislation (by OPERS, May 8, 2012)
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System executive director Karen Carraher today joined Senate President Tom Niehaus (R-New Richmond) and Senate Minority Leader Eric H. Kearney (D-Cincinnati) in announcing the introduction of legislation to aid Ohio's public pension systems.
The legislation includes recommendations proposed by the OPERS Board of Trustees. In November 2009, the OPERS Board approved plan design changes that will help OPERS maintain the fund's financial strength and its ability to provide pensions with no increase in taxpayer contributions. To read the press release in its entirety, please click here. To review OPERS' recommended benefit plan changes, please click here.
OHPELRA Award Recipients:
Each year prior to the Annual Training Conference (ATC), OHPELRA seeks nominations from its members in two award categories, the Pacesetter Award and the Award of Excellence. This year's award winners were announced at the 2012 Annual Training Conference.
The Pacesetter Award was presented to Linda Guyton, Human Resources Manager with the City of Columbus, Division of Police.
The Award of Excellence was presented to Ronald G. Linville, Esq., Baker & Hostetler.
Congratulations to Linda and Ron!!
OHPELRA receives nominations at any time throughout the year. So, please consider nominating a colleague for the 2012 Awards that will be presented at the 2013 OHPELRA Annual Training Conference. Send completed nomination forms to board member Debra Jackson (djackson@metroparks.org).
Applications for these awards may be obtained at the following links:
2012 OHPELRA Award of Excellence Nomination Form
2012 OHPELRA Pacesetter Award Nomination Form
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