CSG Interbranch Summit - June 22-24, 2008 - Bismarck, ND

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Interbranch Summit of the States - Bismarck

Interbranch Summit

Government leaders from around the country recently gathered at the Radisson Hotel Bismarck to tackle state interbranch relations: the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities.

This first-ever summit for all state officials focused on bridging the communication gaps that exist among our various branches and agencies and sought to identify opportunities to improve interbranch cooperation for the betterment of all citizens.

Sessions Included:
• The Separation of Powers and U.S. Constitutional Foundations

• Panel Discussion - The Interbranch Impacts of Administrative Regulations and Executive Orders

• Facilitated Discussion - Recasting the Interbranch Relationship: Opportunities for Cooperation

• Panel Discussion: Interbranch Cooperation in Alabama: A Case Study

For more information, please contact

Jennifer Boyter at (859) 244-8198 or jboyter@csg.org.

Interbranch Summit - Online Resource Kit

Enjoy streaming video of all the sessions as well as presentations and resource materials from interbranch experts and CSG members.

Final Agenda and Materials

Discussing the Obstacles
An audio summary of meeting highlights.

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