Daily Pricing WAMCAT Fall 2026 Institute - WEDNESDAY ONLY

If you register for in-person and need to change to Zoom within 14 days of the institute, you will not be reimbursed for the Zoom pricing since in-person accommodations were already made.

10am – 12pm: Welcome 
Color Guard, Pledge of Allegiance and Introductions
Leading from Where You Stand: Strategic Leadership for Clerks and Treasurers by Matt Murdock 
Clerks and treasurers are often the steady force behind successful local government. Whether managing multiple roles, advising elected officials, coordinating across departments, or serving the public, they influence far more than many realize. In this practical and engaging session, learn strategies for building trust, exercising influence without relying on authority, communicating effectively with elected officials, navigating the realities of small-town government, and becoming an indispensable leader in your organization.

1 – 2:50 
Bridging The Generations: Communicating Across The Generational Spectrum by Tara Kuipers

From council chambers to community meetings, local government leaders bring together staff and citizens from each generation, with different communication preferences shaped by their generational eras. This workshop is designed to help clerks and city leaders navigate generational differences with colleagues, councils, and the public they serve. Through discussion and reflection, participants will map their own communication landscape, identify friction points, and design real communication pieces to reach every generation more effectively. Leave with practical strategies and a concrete action plan to strengthen communication across your team and community in the weeks ahead.

3:10 – 5:00: Breakout Sessions - Email Andee Your Selection
Clerk Track -Municipal Law by Mark Stewart
This session addresses the legal responsibilities of local governance, focusing on the distinct functions of ordinances and resolutions alongside complex meeting administration. Topics include compliance with Open Meeting Laws and the practical application of public comment guidelines. The course explores how to balance community transparency with legal decorum, helping participants safeguard their municipality from liability and ensure orderly public proceedings.
Treasurer Track- Advanced Governmental Accounting by Charri Lara
This advanced course provides an in-depth study of governmental accounting principles, building upon foundational accounting knowledge. Topics include fund accounting, capital assets and long-term debt, fiduciary activities, grants management, internal controls, enterprise and special revenue funds, budgeting and compliance requirements. The course will also address emerging issues in governmental finance, transparency, and fiscal accountability. Through financial statement analysis, and practical exercises, participants will develop the skills necessary to interpret governmental financial data, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and support sound financial decision-making within public sector organizations.