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Certification
of County Officials is a key part of the County Training Program
Center
for Local Government Technology
200 Cordell North, Oklahoma
State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
(405)744-6049
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Course
Descriptions
Cash
Flow Management (6 hours)
The primary focus of this course deals the detailed planning of county
expenditures and expected deposits. Emphasis is placed on the additional
efficiencies and interest earnings that may be acquired as a result of
careful planning by everyone in county government. The course material
has natural ties to county accounting and budgeting. Examples and case
studies used in this course are drawn from actual county experiences.
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Communication
Skills (6 hours)
You cannot not communicate. Whether you are dealing with coworkers or
customers, writing letters, or answering the telephone, you spend most
of your days communicating in one way or another, even non-verbally. This
course will provide you with the tools that you can use to be a successful
and effective communicator. You will learn what communication is, how
we communicate, and what you can do to ensure that your communication
is direct and understandable, and receives results. We'll also discuss
listening - an important part of communicating. Sometimes communication
can become a potential source of conflict, especially when dealing with
difficult people. We’ll discuss what causes conflict, how you might
avoid it, and what you can do when faced with unpleasant situations and
people.
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Confidentiality
of District Court Records (6 hours)
This course assists court clerks and deputies a step-by-step procedure
for carrying out the duties of his/her office while complying with state
statutes regarding confidential court records and allows the participant
in the course to a more complete understanding of and appreciation for
the constitutional basis of American governance regarding confidentiality.
Iidentify and understand forces that impact contemporary policy issues
in the federal and state system and gain a knowledge base for making decisions
regarding confidentiality of district court records.
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Introduction
to County Assessor's Office (12 hours)
This unit is the first required course for the employees of the County
Assessor's office that value property, including the Assessor and Deputy.
Students are taught how an appraisal program should be managed and administered.
Different types of property value are covered with emphasis on the definition
of market value and the difference between market value and market price.
The appraisal process is covered in this course to include a comprehensive
study of the three approaches to value.
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Destruction
of District Court Records (4 hours)
This course assists court clerks in coaching and evaluating others in
proper destruction of court records and allows the participant in the
course to
explore the Oklahoma Statutes regarding District Court Records that are
eligible for destruction
to identify methods for destruction/alternative storage for court records
to identify procedures for microfilming records if facilities are not
available at the local district courthouse
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County Board of Equalization (6 hours)
This course is designed to give each County Board of Equalization member
an overview of the assessment process and some insight into the ad valorem
tax system. Further, this course describes the responsibilities of the
County Board of Equalization in this system.
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