University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
COUNTY EXTENSION COORDINATOR ORIENTATION PROGRAM
In-County Orientation with District Extension Director
(Initiated Within 30 Days of Appointment)
CEC:
County: ___________________________________
District:
Date Appointed: ____________________
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Date(s) Discussed: _________________________________________________________________________________
DISCUSSION TOPICS
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
 Organizational Charts
 District , County
 Policies / Procedures
 District, County
 Roles / Job Descriptions
 UGA, CAES, Extension, District, County
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COMMENTS/OBSERVATION/FOLLOW UP
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
 Local Leader Identification
 Team Spirit
 Attitude
 Personal Leadership
 Mentors for New Employees
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PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
 Public Service Promotion Process
 Performance Review
 Office Staff Meetings
 Progressive Discipline
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RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
 Identifying External Mentors
 Office Referral Materials
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
 Budget Management
 Development / Justification
 Interpretation
 Managing County Funds
 County Funds Policy
 Spending Procedures
 Reconciliation
 Accounts Management / Audits
 Common Mistakes to Avoid
 Grants / Alternative Funding
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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT / MANAGEMENT
 County Plan of Work - Current
 Advisory Systems / Key Leaders
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REPORTING / ACCOUNTABILITY
 EEO / AA Internal Reviews
 County Reports
 District Reports
 External Funding Reports
 GaCounts
 Serious Incident Reports
 Contact with Members of General Assembly
OTHER
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