Webinars

Educating and informing our members is at the heart of our mission. That’s why Aim hosts webinars on relevant municipal topics such as current legislative issues and cybersecurity. Each of these webinars is designed to keep you up to date on the subject matter and give you takeaways that you can apply in your municipality.

Understanding Indiana’s Public Retirement Landscape: What Municipal Leaders Should Know

Thursday, June 11, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Members/ $55 Municipal Non-Member

Public retirement systems play an important role in the long-term financial health of local government and the well-being of public employees. As municipalities continue to navigate workforce recruitment, retention, budgeting, and employee benefits, understanding the broader retirement landscape in Indiana is increasingly valuable for local leaders. Join Aim and the Retired Indiana Public Employees Association (RIPEA) for an informational discussion focused on public employee retirement trends, legislative updates, and issues affecting current and future retirees across Indiana communities. Representatives from RIPEA will share perspectives on how retirement policy intersects with local government operations and employee support, along with considerations municipalities may want to keep in mind as they plan for the future.

Virtual Meetings, Public Access Laws, and Handling Viral Moments

Thursday, June 18, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Members / $55 Municipal Non-Member

This webinar will guide local governments on managing virtual meetings, public access laws, and viral incidents. Participants will learn how to comply with Indiana’s Public Access Laws for virtual and recorded meetings, ensuring transparency. The session will cover protecting personal identity online, handling media inquiries, and managing reputation in viral situations. Best practices for professionalism in virtual meetings will be shared, along with tips for effective engagement and documentation. Additionally, the webinar will provide strategies for dealing with citizen First Amendment auditors and other unexpected filming scenarios. CLE credit is approved for this webinar.

Presenter:
Luke Britt, Public Information Officer and Legal Counsel, Marion County Superior Courts

Indiana Unclaimed: A Complete Guide from A to Z with the Indiana Attorney General’s Office

Tuesday, June 30, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Members / $55 Municipal Non-Member

The Indiana Attorney General’s Office presents a detailed webinar designed specifically for municipal governments navigating Indiana Unclaimed Property. This session will guide participants through every critical step of the annual reporting and remitting process and will also provide information on how to claim property you or your office may have. Key takeaways include strategies for avoiding common mistakes, streamlining the reporting process, and addressing challenges unique to local governments managing unclaimed property. The presenters will share valuable insights on best practices and practical solutions for municipal challenges. Designed for those managing unclaimed funds for cities or towns, this webinar will provide the tools needed to efficiently report, remit, and claim unclaimed property!

Presenters:
Amy Hendrix, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of Indiana Attorney General
Kelley Humphries, Deputy Director of Unclaimed Property and Claims Supervisor, Office of Indiana Attorney General
Sam Sites, Deputy Attorney General, Office of Indiana Attorney General

Land Use Litigation in Practice: Protecting Local Authority Across Emerging Issues

Tuesday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Members / $55 Municipal Non-Member

Join Aim for an in-depth CLE webinar featuring a panel of attorneys and elected officials who successfully defended municipal zoning laws against an adult business. While the First Amendment protects adult expression, it also permits municipalities to regulate adult entertainment establishments through their zoning authority. This panel will also explore how zoning and regulatory tools can be applied more broadly to other emerging or sensitive land-use issues, including evolving public health and community concerns such as vaping and similar uses. Panelists will discuss the litigation strategies and procedural decisions that led to a successful outcome. Attendees will gain a practical roadmap for municipal attorneys, land-use planners, and local officials navigating controversial cases. CLE credit approval is pending for this webinar.

Understanding HIPAA Compliance: What Every Municipality Needs to Know About Protected Health Information

Monday July 20, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Members / $55 Municipal Non-Member

As local governments increasingly handle and interact with sensitive health-related data, understanding the basics of HIPAA compliance is more important than ever. This webinar will break down the fundamentals of Protected Health Information (PHI) and clarify whether municipalities are required to comply with HIPAA regulations. Participants will explore key questions such as how federal enforcement of HIPAA works, why Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) are so commonly required, and what makes a HIPAA breach so serious. Designed for local government leaders, administrators, and staff, this session will help demystify HIPAA and strengthen your organization’s understanding of privacy responsibilities.

Local Technical Assistance Program – LTAP: Resources, Roads, Research, and More!

Tuesday, July 28, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Members / $55 Municipal Non-Member

Many local officials know LTAP as the trusted repository for road and stormwater Asset Management Plans and as the convener of the highly respected Purdue Road School. But LTAP offers far more than those essential services. Through training, technical assistance, publications, research, and innovation programs, LTAP provides practical resources designed specifically for local governments and the leaders responsible for building and maintaining quality communities.  This webinar will highlight the many ways LTAP informs and assists municipalities. Attendees will learn about road funding revenue streams, cost-saving programs such as CDL train-the-trainer opportunities, innovative efforts like the Local Innovations Mastermind Challenge, and the wide range of tools available to help communities improve operations, solve problems, and prepare for the future. Whether your community is looking for technical guidance, workforce support, new ideas, or proven best practices, LTAP offers valuable expertise and a strong commitment to helping local governments succeed. 

Registration & Cancellation

Registration is available until 5 p.m. the day before the webinar; registrations after this time cannot be guaranteed. All webinars begin at the scheduled Eastern Standard time. You will receive email confirmations and reminders from Erin Jamison-Koenig or Zoom Webinar. Your confirmation email provides you with webinar access information.

You cannot cancel if you have signed up to attend a webinar. You’ll be invoiced and sent the recording and materials regardless of whether you attend the live webinar.

Looking for a previous webinar? 

The recording and materials from every Aim webinar is available.

MMI Credit for Webinars & Workshops

Participation in Aim webinars and workshops is eligible for Municipal Management Institute credit. The Municipal Management Institute (MMI) provides educational opportunities to Aim members, enabling them to sharpen their leadership skills, learn new techniques for tackling common local issues and improve services to citizens, while working towards their Certified Municipal Official status.

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