BEST PRACTICES IN PUBLIC WORKS - Wednesday, January 23, 2013 (Full day) – Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth Michigan’s economic forecast continues to indicate that State, County and City agencies will have to find more ways to provide services with reduced budgets. This seminar is packed with information on: • Emergency management • Purchasing procedures & utilizing cooperative contracts • E-procurement & online surplus auctions • What City Managers expect of Public Works Departments • Budget reduction justification & outcome • Departmental reorganization & subcontracting • Working with unions in difficult economic times