This group consists of agencies involved in conducting administrative hearings of various kinds. These training efforts enhance professional skills and have resulted in significant monetary savings over the cost of individual training. More training opportunities are expected in the first quarter of 1999. We have identified new hearing sites through communication with other agencies. Information on training opportunities is made available for all employees.
Every employee is encouraged to obtain relevant training.
Several have attended training events within the last year. Information is shared on an ongoing basis about substantive quality issues and training opportunities. All have obtained a basic introduction to the goals of the quality initiative. Ongoing Conducted at monthly meetings as appropriate Quality topics are addressed at the monthly meetings as appropriate. The self assessment tool is being completed by all members, judges and staff and results have been discussed.