1. St. Mary’s County Government
Citizens Academy
September 9, 2014
6-9 PM

2. It is the responsibility of St
It is the responsibility of St. Mary’s County Government to preserve and enhance the quality of life by recognizing and protecting the unique character of St. Mary’s County as a rural Chesapeake Bay peninsula; foster economic growth and create an atmosphere of excellence by focusing and managing growth to create vibrant, attractive communities; by protecting the rural character and economy of the countryside, nurture the shoreline and adjacent waters and preserve and capitalize on the other natural resources and historical qualities on the county.
Vision

3. Mission St. Mary’s County Government will:
Be responsible and accountable to the County’s citizens
Provide high quality, cost effective and efficient services
Preserve the County’s environment, heritage, and rural character
Foster opportunities for present and future generations
Mission

4. Administrative Overview
Overview of Administrative Services:
County Administrator, Rebecca Bridgett, Ed.D.
County Attorney, George Sparling
Chief Financial Officer, Elaine Kramer
Chief of Staff, Sue Sabo
Public Information Officer, Tony Jones
Navigate Website
Volunteer Opportunities
2013 St. Mary’s County Government’s “State of the County” Video
Administrative Overview

5. County Organizational Chart
Citizens of St. Mary’s County
Commissioners of St. Mary’s County
County Administrator
Aging & Human Services
Economic Development
Finance
Human Resources
Land Use &
Growth Management
Emergency Services & Technology
Public Information Office
Public Works & Transportation
Recreation & Parks
County Attorney
County Organizational Chart

6. County Administrator’s Office
Commissioners of St. Mary’s County
Francis Jack Russell (President)
Cynthia L. Jones
Daniel L. Morris
Lawrence D. Jarboe
Todd B. Morgan
Dr. Rebecca Bridgett
County Administrator
Denise Cargill
Administrative
Assistant
Jackie Lathroum
Sr. Office Specialist
Donna Gebicke
Sharon Ferris
Sr. Admin. Coordinator
Tony Jones
Public Information Officer
County Administrator’s Office

7. County Administration Overview
Appointed by the Commissioners
Implement Budget & Policy Decisions of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County
Supervision of 9 County Departments
Oversight of Daily County Government Operations
Liaison to State and Federal Partners
Customer Service
County Administration Overview

8. County Attorney’s Office
George Sparling
County Attorney
Diane L. Gleissner
Coordinator
Brandy McKelvey
Paralegal
Angela H. Blondino
David Weiskopf
Deputy County Attorney
County Attorney’s Office

9. County Attorney’s Office Overview
Legal Counsel
Real Estate Transactions
Legislation
Public Information Act
Litigation
Ethics Commission
Civil Infractions
Asset Forfeiture
County Attorney’s Office Overview

10. Finance Organizational Chart
Elaine Kramer
Chief Financial Officer
Desiree Ridgell
Accounting Officer
Margaret Bowling
Sonyia Staats
Payroll/Cash Receipts
Becky Trossbach
Pam Allen
Accounts Payable
Leigh Keyes
Barbara Whitehead
Accountants
L. Jeannett Cudmore
Deputy Director
Patty Litten Budget Analyst
Amy Aud
Sr. Office Specialist
Lotti Bell
Budget Analyst
Patty Stiegman
Randy Burns
Procurement Manager
Tory DiGregorio(Senior)
Brandon Hayden
Buyers
Janet Farrell
Procurement Specialist
Finance Organizational Chart

11. Finance Overview Budget / Administration
All money items requiring Commissioner approval
Budget development and monitoring – Operating and Capital
20 dedicated public sessions
50+ submitters
Estimates, projections, parameters
Grants and Capital Projects
Budget compliance
Board of Education, where Commissioner action is required
MetCom Capital Budget and Debt
Debt-planning, rating, compliance, capacity
Fire & Rescue Revolving Loan Fund
Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust(s) administration
Technology user training and security
Finance Overview

12. Finance Overview Continued
Accounting
Central, county-wide financial accounting & reporting
Payroll – 27,000 “checks”
Vendor – 11,000 “checks”
Billing and cash receipts – except Property Taxes (Treasurer)
Compliance and reporting – State, IRS, GASB
Annual audit – multiple bases of accounting required
Consolidation of MetCom, BOE etc.
Procurement
All purchasing – operating and capital
E-Md Marketplace
40 to 50 formal solicitations
5,000 purchase orders
User requirements/ budgetary constraints/ fair and open competition
Grant compliance
Local Vendor Preference
Finance Overview Continued

13. What Year Is It ? ACCOUNTING BUDGET/ADMIN PROCUREMENT
CALENDAR YEAR QUARTERS
Q (Jan-March) Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
FY2013
July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013
FY2014
July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
FY2015
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
FY2016
July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016
What Year Is It ?

14. Finance Guiding Values
Responsiveness
To internal and external “customers” – develop a sound understanding of
their needs and how they relate to the budget and our financial activities
Communication
Timely, comprehensive and understandable information available to
internal and external customer/users
Technical Proficiency
Implementing techniques as well as meeting changing requirements
Technology
Effective use to improve financial processing, reporting, and otherwise
support the management of the County
Accountability
Financial records and decision-making should reflect the highest level of
accountability
Business Practices
Cost efficient and effective processes and procedures to support the decision-
making needs of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and department heads
Responsible and Timely Reporting
A commitment to timely reviews, reconciliation, monitoring, and reporting
Finance Guiding Values

15. Finance On-Line Resources
County
Budget
Audit
General Obligation Bonds
Payments since FY2011
Procurement Bids
State
Balance Sheet
Overview of Md Local Governments
Tax Capacity & Effort
Finance On-Line Resources

16. Director of Human Resources
Susan L Sabo
Chief of Staff/
Director of Human Resources
Tracie McPherson
Sr. Administrative Coordinator
Kathy Arnold
Risk Analyst
Jennifer Earhart
Sr. HR Specialist
June Robrecht
Deputy Director
Karen Gates
Benefits Coordinator
Rachel Pulliam
HR Specialist
Human Resources

17. Human Resources Overview
Employment with County Government
Risk Management Programs
Benefit Programs
Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP)
Employee Wellness
Human Resources Overview

18. Public Information Office
Tony Jones
Public Information Officer
Cheri Noffsinger
Senior Administrative Coordinator
Amy Carter
Video Media Producer
Public Information Office

19. Acts as liaison between government and media outlets/ journalists
Administers county’s social media venues and websites
Keeps citizens informed about county government activities and events
Manages and produces content for county cable access channel (SMCG TV 95)
Provides updates during weather events and other declared emergencies
PIO Overview

20. Public Information Officers (PIO) are the communications coordinators or spokespersons for certain governmental organizations (i.e. city, county, school district, state government and police/fire departments). They differ from public relations departments of private organizations in that marketing plays a more limited role. The primary responsibility of a PIO is to provide information to the media and public as required by law and according to the standards of their profession.
PIO Overview

21. Rebecca Bridgett County Administrator
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Rebecca Bridgett
County Administrator

22. Volunteer Opportunities
Thirty-two Boards and Commissions
Airport Advisory Commission
Agriculture Seafood and Forestry Board
Commission on Aging
Commission on the Environment
Ethics Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Human Relations Commission
Library Board of Trustees
Recreation and Parks Board
Wicomico Shores Golf Course Advisory Board
Volunteer Opportunities

23. Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Application and Résumé
Current Vacancies
Meeting Schedule
Appointment cycles
Questions – call Diane Gleissner at
(301) ext. 1700
Volunteer Opportunities

24. 2013 State of the County Video
Tony Jones
Public Information Officer
2013 State of the County
2014 State of the County Tease