To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Michelle Estell, RS, MSA, Acting Health Officer
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RE: Approval for Conference Travel - STI Engage 2024 Conference
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Committee approval and referral to the Board of Commissioners for travel to the STI Engage 2024 Conference in Washington, D.C. June 2 - June 5, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
STI Engage 2024: Shaping the Nation's Health is for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) professionals to hear from national leaders - government officials, researchers, clinicians and peers on key updates. The preliminary agenda is attached.
DISCUSSION:
This is for three (3) staff members to attend the STI Engage 2024 Conference in Washington D.C. The cost of the conference will be covered by supplemental STI funding received this fiscal year. At the time of submission of this memo, the approximate cost of attendance is $2,666.67 per staff member. Total not to exceed $8,000. No additional county appropriation is needed.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no anticipated impact on human resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The Federal Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Workforce Supplement will be utilized to fund this conference. A portion of this funding has been dedicated for staff development. 2210-606.05-910.004: Training (conference fees); $2,385.00 2210-606.05-913.001: Travel (airfare, lodging, meals, etc.); not to exceed $5,615.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no anticipated impact on facilities related to this request.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Staff attending the conference will travel with their work computer devices in order to be able to conduct County business while offsite. If any technology issues arise while offsite, calls to the technology helpdesk may be made.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
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