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OMAG All Access

67 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

OMAG All Access is a podcast that shares relevant information pertaining to Oklahoma municipalities. Check out the new OMAG All Access podcast on all major podcast apps and services for timely, relevant help on municipal issues from your friendly experts at OMAG.

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Episodes

Episode 17 - OMAG Recognition Program (ft. David Weatherford)

May 13, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Risk Management Director Bill Tackett talks about the OMAG Recognition Program. This program is available to members with active coverage through the OMAG Municipal Liability Protection Plan (MLPP).  OMAG believes the best-run cities and towns have fewer claims and the claims they incur cost less money to resolve.  The OMAG Recognition Program seeks to strengthen municipal governance and reduce claims through education and self-assessment. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org. 

Episode 16 - So You Want to be a Chief (ft. Wes Elliott)

April 29, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Are you considering applying for, or accepting, the position of Police Chief? Would you like to know what benefits you have in store and challenges you may face? After a successful military career, business owner, and patrol officer, Wes Elliott accepted the position of Police Chief for the City of McLoud. This candid interview with Chief Elliott covers the ins and the outs of a first-year police chief in an Oklahoma municipality. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

Episode 15 - Risk Management Grants & Scholarships (ft. Kip Prichard)

April 15, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

OMAG’s Grants and Scholarship program provide resources to our member cities and towns for training costs and equipment purchases that otherwise might not be affordable.  Equipment grants are provided on a matching scale to help stretch municipal dollars, while many OMAG Scholarship grants cover hotel accommodations in addition to conference registration and fees.  More information on OMAG Grants and Scholarships can be found at www.omag.org.

Episode 14 - OMAG Worker's Comp (ft. Jill Chaffin)

April 01, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

OMAG General Counsel Suzie Paulson interviews Worker's Comp specialist Jill Chaffin about Worker the worker's compensation process, including prompt notification of a claim, selecting of physicians, benefits provided to employees, and what happens once an employee is released from medical care. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

Episode 13 - Fats Oils and Greases - FOG (ft. Ivan Smith)

March 18, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

OMAG Risk Management Director Bill Tackett and Law Enforcement Specialist Kevin McCullough talk with Edmond Community Image Department Ivan Smith about their Fats, Oils, and Greases program. Learn more at www.omag.org.

Episode 12 - Oklahoma Association of Municpal Attorneys - OAMA (ft. Kathryn Walker)

March 04, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

OMAG General Counsel Jeff Bryant and OAMA President Kathryn Walker discuss the municipal group for local Oklahoma attorneys. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org or www.okmunicipalattorneys.org. 

Episode 11 - Risk Management Services (ft. Kevin McCullough and Billy Carter)

February 18, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

OMAG Risk Management Director and Law Enforcement Specialists Kevin McCullough and Billy Carter Talk about the various services that OMAG offers to its members. To learn more visit, www.omag.org.

Episode 10 - Hiring a Police Chief (ft. MT Berry)

February 04, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

OMAG General Counsel Suzie Paulson talks with retired Police Chief MT Berry about the process and qualifications of hiring a new police chief. To learn more, visit www.omag.org.

Episode 9 - Misconceptions of an Internal Personnel Investigation (ft. Dianna Berry)

January 21, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

OMAG General Counsel Suzie Paulson and Dianna Berry talk about personnel investigations and how they affect a city. To learn more, visit www.omag.org.

Episode 8 - How A Budget Works (ft. Marcy Twyman)

January 07, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

OMAG Risk Management Director Bill Tackett and Crawford & Associates CPA Marcy Twyman talk about municipal budgets. To learn more, visit www.omag.org.

Episode 7 - Meeting Agendas (ft. Jeff Bryant)

December 24, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

OMAG General Counsel Suzie Paulson, OMAG Risk Management Director Bill Tackett, and OMAG General Counsel Jeff Bryant talk about public meeting agendas and their importance. To learn more, visit www.omag.org.

Episode 6 - Personnel Investigations (ft. Monica Coleman)

December 10, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

OMAG General Counsel Suzie Paulson and OMAG Associate General Counsel Monica Coleman talk about personnel investigations. To learn more, visit www.omag.org.

Episode 5 - Good City Attorneys (ft. Jeff Bryant)

November 26, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

OMAG General Counsel Suzie Paulson and OMAG Associate General Counsel Jeff Bryant talk about the importance of hiring good city attorneys. To learn more, visit www.omag.org.

Episode 4 - Benefits of A Facemask Ordinance (ft. Ivan Smith)

November 12, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

OMAG Law Enforcement Specialist Kevin McCullough talks with Edmond Code Enforcement Supervisor Ivan Smith about the benefits of a facemask ordinance for cities. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

Episode 3 - McGirt v. Oklahoma (ft. Matt Love & Beth Anne Childs)

October 29, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

OMAG General Counsel Suzie Paulson, General Counsel Matt Love, and municipal attorney Beth Anne Childs discuss the recent court decision of McGirt vs. Oklahoma and its implication for law in relation to indigenous tribes. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

Episode 2 - Attack of the Computers (ft. Kevin Sesock)

October 15, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MB

OMAG General Counsel Suzie Paulson and OMAG Chief Information Officer Kevin Sesock talk about the cybersecurity threat landscape that is affecting municipal towns and cities. To learn more, visit www.omag.org.

Episode 1 - Police Body Cams (ft. Kevin McCullough)

October 01, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

OMAG General Counsel Suzie Paulson and OMAG Law Enforcement Specialist Kevin McCullough talk about OMAG's police body-worn camera grant and how wearing bodycams impacts an officer's daily job. To learn more, visit www.omag.org.