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Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council

Serving Barton, Jasper, McDonald, and Newton Countys
Economic Development
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Jasper

McDonald

Newton

Harry S Truman Coordinating Council (HSTCC)

The Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council Regional Planning Commission, serving Southwest Missouri since 1991, provides comprehensive and coordinated planning to shape a vision for the future growth  of the region.

The HSTCC region covers a total of 2,404 sq. miles with an estimated population of *206,892, and includes Barton, Jasper, McDonald, and Newton County. * Estimated  by University of Missouri Extension Social and Economic Profile 2006

HSTCC is the place where visions and ideas about our growing region are created, designed, discussed, and embraced. We are a voluntary association of local governments serving southwest Missouri. A catalyst for regional change, evidence of our work is seen everyday through planning, programming and public policy in the areas of economic development, soild waste, housing, transportation, hazard mitigation and land use.

Services we provide:

Comprehensive Planning
Grant Preparation
Administration Solid Waste Management
Economic Development
Rural Transportation Planning
Community Development
Extended Capability to Cities and Communities
CDBG Lead Based Paint Risk AssessmentServices
CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Inspection Services
We also provide financial management, procurement, program compliance, environmental review, and assist project closeout. 

Announcements/Meetings/Conferences

Municipal Officials Training Workshop [See description below]

2008 Governor's Conference
September 10 - 12 in Kansas City.
2007-10-11Sitevisit00104

Solid Waste Management
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Transportation Planning
PA25000803

Affordable Housing

Municipal Officials Training Workshop

The Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council (HSTCC) is pleased to provide you with the opportunity to attend a local Municipal Officials Training Workshop conducted by the Missouri Municipal League (MML). For several years, the MML has conducted workshops in Jefferson City for elected officials providing valuable training and vital information to Missouri elected officials. (For additional information about the MML, please go to www.mocities.com.) This year MML is coming to you! 

 Workshop Topics

Classification and Forms of Municipal Government

Powers of Mayors and Governing Bodies

  • Ethical Issues
  • Nepotism
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Incompatible Offices
  • Financial Disclosure Law

    • Municipal Revenue Sources

  • Tax Lid (Hancock Amendment)
  • Taxes
  • Property Taxes
  • Sales Taxes
  • Other Taxes
  • Licenses
  • State Shared Taxes

    • Council Procedures

  • Rules of Order
  • Ordinances v. Resolutions
  • Procedures for Passing Ordinances
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Resignations
  • Open Meeting and Records Law

    • Municipal Officials Role in the State Legislative Process

    This workshop will provide invaluable information to those that attend, and we hope to see you there! If you have questions or need directions, call 417-782-3515 or 1-800-788-3515..

    New HSTCC Board Officers 2008-2009
    Steve Lawver, Chairman
    Pat Gooch, Vice-Chairman
    Debora Cornell, Treasurer
    Maribeth Matney, Secretary

    HSTCC FY-2009 BUDGET

    HSTCDC FY-2009 BUDGET

    Audits

    HSTCC/HSTCDC 2006

    Region M Draft 2007
    Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council
    PO Box 388
    Webb City, Missouri  64870
    417-782-3515 Fax 417-782-2043
    1-800-788-3515

    Webmaster: scampbell@hstcc.org

    Site update: July 27, 2008
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