Jackson Free Press

The city of Jackson's department directors got legal training from State Auditor Phil Bryant's office yesterday.

Following is the city's verbatim press release. Note that at the top of the release, one of the contact persons is Goldia Revies, whose title is listed as "Assistant CAO/Director."

CITY DIRECTORS PARTICIPATE IN
SEMINAR ON MUNICIPAL LAW

Directors and other representatives from various city departments in the City of Jackson met with staff members from the State Auditor's Office for a training session Wednesday afternoon in the Warren Hood Building.

The informational training session was arranged last month through the efforts of City Attorney Sarah O'Reilly-Evans with the support of Chief Administrative Officer Robert M. Walker. The purpose of the session was to update directors and their staff on routine procedures involving hiring processes, claims and expenditures in their respective departments while staying in compliance with state law.

"This training and technical assistance is invaluable to city employees to make sure all departments are current with procedures that must be followed," said O'Reilly-Evans. "We are grateful to Phil Bryant (State Auditor) and his staff for conducting this important training that will prove beneficial to each department as we serve the citizens of Jackson."

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92746

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I sure wish I knew the specifics of that seminar. Did he give it to them straight, or did he provide a list of loopholes?

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LatashaWillis

Date

2007-05-31T09:27:41-06:00

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92747

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I posted this yesterday on "Budget Crisis Deepens" Last Sunday, The Clarion-Ledger reported that Bryant had requested city budget documents for “review,” though Bryant said he has not opened a formal investigation. “I think he was asking for information on the recent confirmation hearings, but he got directed to personnel,” Allen said. “Who knows what they asked for once they got to personnel?” from Budget story Unfortunately, I figure Phil wants a 'review' so he can help Melton juggle the numbers to work and pass Council muster. Or we will see Parker-Weaver pushing votes for Bryant. Like the State cares about Jackson. They're as guilty as the 'mill street group' in protecting and enabling Melton and his failed decisions. Harrumph!

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pikersam

Date

2007-05-31T09:38:02-06:00

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92748

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Pike, I really hope that you are wrong on this one!

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Fitz

Date

2007-05-31T09:40:58-06:00

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92749

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Given all the complaints about Melton's lack of legality in his leadership, how 'bout some kudos to his administration for organizing this seminar? Sounds like important information.

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Izzy

Date

2007-05-31T10:00:19-06:00

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92750

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Well, Bryant didn't back up what they did at MBN.

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DonnaLadd

Date

2007-05-31T10:16:20-06:00

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92751

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I'll give kudos if Mr. Melton joined the class and wrote several times on the chalk board, "I will follow all state and federal laws, even when I think they're dumb."

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Brian C Johnson

Date

2007-05-31T12:27:47-06:00

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92752

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Well, Bryant didn't back up what they did at MBN. ladd True, I forgot about that. But, then again, Haley fired Melton from MBN. Yet, many in "Haley's machine" did support and still support Melton. Haley has said next to nothing about Melton's antics, and how it is affecting Jackson. Seriously, if Haley doesn't think Melton is a liability, how come he can't attract any good business to Jackson proper?

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pikersam

Date

2007-06-01T07:32:07-06:00

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92753

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Seriously, if Haley doesn't think Melton is a liability, how come he can't attract any good business to Jackson proper? The question is, does he even care about Jackson proper? How many jobs has he brought to Jackson? Not Metro Jackson, but Jackson.

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LatashaWillis

Date

2007-06-01T09:00:48-06:00