News & Information

PEP Annual Report 2022

3/9/2023 7:20 am

Public Entity Partners Annual Report 2022

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Mutual Aid vs. Interlocal Agreements Webinar

3/9/2023 7:10 am

Public Entity Partners’ Partnering for Success Webinar Series will continue on April 27 with “Mutual Aid vs. Interlocal Agreements,” presented by Ross V. Smith, attorney at Farrar & Bates, LLP.

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Risk Management Educational Series

3/9/2023 7:05 am

Public Entity Partners is partnering with MTAS (Municipal Technical Advisory Service) to present a special virtual educational series on risk management for our members. Identifying, managing and mitigating risk is everyone’s responsibility. When these are effectively implemented and regularly applied, they can save your organization money.

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TN Utilities Mandate Cyber Security Program

3/9/2023 7:00 am

The Tennessee State Legislature enacted an amendment to TCA Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51 – Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities. This amendment affects certain municipal utilities in Tennessee and has an implementation mandate of July 1, 2023.

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Message from the President and CEO

By  Michael Fann | 2/9/2023 7:45 am

As you know, our Board of Directors represents our member partners and provides insight into the governance of Public Entity Partners’ operations and steers the direction of our organization. A few years ago, following an extensive planning process with our leadership team, the Board approved a 2021-2023 Strategic Plan that included revised vision and mission statements, core values and organizational values. These components are important as they guide and define the programs we seek to provide to our members in the years to come.

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Partnering for Success Webinar February 22nd

2/9/2023 7:35 am

Public Entity Partners’ Partnering for Success Webinar Series will continue on February 22 with “Professional and Proven Hiring Practices,” presented by John Grubbs, MPS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, UT, human resources consultant with UT Municipal Technical Advisory Services (MTAS).

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PEP Hosting Safety Meetings with MTAS

2/9/2023 7:30 am

Public Entity Partners is committed to risk management and educating our members on best practices. In February and March, PE Partners will offer “Developing a Culture of Safety” educational workshops on loss prevention strategies.

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Property Values Increasing

2/7/2023 7:25 am

Industry experts are indicating that property values are increasing exponentially due to unprecedented global demand for materials, along with the rise in materials and labor costs.

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Newly Acquired/Constructed Property Insurance

1/5/2023 7:15 am

Many of Public Entity Partners’ members make frequent changes to their properties and facilities. Whether it’s improving existing structures, beautifying a park, building a new fire station or acquiring a new facility, making informed decisions on which locations you have insured for property coverage is an important risk management responsibility.

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Multifactor Authentication

1/5/2023 7:10 am

Every day we hear of a new cyberattack in the news. From private businesses to public infrastructure, utility companies and banking institutions — no one is spared from this threat. Unfortunately, the strength of your password alone is not enough to protect your organization’s sensitive data and systems from a cyberattack.

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