Presented to ACASANovember 6, 2014

Fish Camp, CA

The future is now19 new Ag Commissioners/Sealers last 19

monthsMore to come…New emphasis on success planningAg Commissioners/Sealers tenure….shorterThe need for “instant” leadership in CAC

regional groups, CACASA committees and legislation

All politics is local politics

Ethics……“The discipline dealing with what is good and

bad and with moral duty and obligation.”“A set of moral principles.”“The principles of conduct governing an

individual or a group.”Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary 11th

Edition

Honor the InstitutionsWe are here to make government work-wellHonor those who built our institutions before usWork hard to develop and maintain trust and

integrityWe are working to make a difference- a

difference for the better

CACASA Code of Ethics“Aspire to highest ethical standards”Regard our office as a public trustComply with local conflict of interest policiesTake interest in the civic welfare of our

countyParticipate in those movements for the public

betterment as it relates to our specialized training

Take the High RoadIf it won’t “read good” tomorrow, don’t do it

todayWill it pass the “front page” test?Avoid even the appearance of improprietyAlways pursue the best etiquette and ethical

standards

Don’t burn your bridges!You never know who you will work for or with

in the futureOpportunity often comes knocking from the

most unexpected places

Master the RulesKnow you regulatory standing in the state

and county structuresLearn the procedures – know how to use the

county and state processesDo your “homework”

Know where to get helpDevelop a group of “personal advisors”Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers are

asked to pick a “mentor” Know and use all of your resources

Manage your timeOrganizePrioritize- Commit to those things you consider

important- Do not miss deadlines- Don’t get side-tracked- a daily to do list

Develop a specialtyYou can’t be an expert on all thingsBecome a resource- have a tool box on hand

at all timesBecome a “go to person”

You have a career-not just a job“We shall consider our business an honorable

profession and realize it affords us a distinct opportunity to serve society”

Pass on the “baton of service” to othersYou will develop your own professional skills

as you help others develop their own skills