This program will focus on recent real life experiences in the sharing and/or consolidation of services by municipalities and school districts. The following questions will be posed and answered:

•   What were the expected outcomes; were they achieved?

•   How were cost savings generated?

•   How were collective bargaining issues and union and employer interests addressed?

•   What are the legal implications/considerations?

•   How were liabilities shared?

•   What are the “landmines?”

•   What about successes?

Our Panelists:

•   Ruthanne Okun, Moderator ~ Director, MERC

•   Daniel Romzek ~ Director of Finance & Operations, Davison Community Schools

•   Jerry Ambrose ~ Chief Financial Officer, City of  Lansing

•   Steve Lett ~ Lansing Labor Attorney

•   Tom Krug ~ Executive Director, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 141, Lansing

•   Ed Klobucher ~ City Manager, Hazel Park
   

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