KLC President and Bowling Green Mayor Elaine Walker KLC First Vice President and Paducah Mayor Bill Paxton

SB 88 Implementation Policies and Procedures New employee handbook adopted in June by KLC Executive Board Adopted by governing boards of all affiliated organizations.

Open Records KLC has complied for more than one year Policy adopted to facilitate handling of requests SB 88 Implementation

Open Meetings KLC and all affiliates in compliance since July Regular meeting schedule adopted by all boards SB 88 Implementation

Procurement Competitive selection process Approval of Executive Board required for any purchase over $50,000 SB 88 Implementation

Compensation Executive Board oversight Required use of pay data and analysis Documentation required

Complaints Board officers responsible for receiving and investigating Online process SB 88 Implementation

Training Board member training provided in June and July Training on legal, financial, and fiduciary obligations Ongoing annual training SB 88 Implementation

Code of Ethics Conflicts of Interest and standards of conduct Financial Disclosure Nepotism policy Gratuity policy SB 88 Implementation

Annual Audits KLC and affiliates have received annual audits for years KLCIS is audited and regulated by the Kentucky Department of Insurance SB 88 Implementation

Financial Information Online and searchable database of all expenditures Budget and Audit information posted online Fully operational by January 1, 2011 SB 88 Implementation

Additional Reforms New limits on reimbursable expenses Rigid documentation requirements Federal Per Diem for travel No Spouse travel

Additional Reforms Limits on use of credit cards By-laws task force Elimination of retention bonuses

Additional Reforms Policy to govern disposition of surplus property Harassment policies updated to ensure Executive Board informed Whistleblower policy adopted

Additional Reforms Purchase of vehicles overseen by the Finance Committee Assignment of vehicles based on need for travel Evaluation of NewCities funding

Start date: November 1 Former New Hampshire Local Government Center Deputy Director of Membership Former elected official KLC Executive Director Jon Steiner New Management