It’s time for the 2025 CODA Legislative Conference!
FEBRUARY 4th, 5th, AND 6th, 2025
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
2501 Conference Drive, Norman, OK, 73069, 405.364.8040
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION
LINKS:
Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center Reservations
Hampton Inn & Suites Reservations
Residence Inn Reservations
Understanding the Whole of County Government Registration
Intro to Purchasing Registration
Legislative Process Registration
HOTEL INFORMATION:
HOST HOTEL RESERVATIONS: EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL
- ROOM RATES ARE $106/NIGHT – SINGLE/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.
- Reservations can be completed by calling the hotel at 405.364.8040 or the link on the CODA Website. Please reference group code: A75.
- POs and/or Tax Exempt Certificates must be faxed directly to the group sales office at 405.253.3550 OR emailed to [email protected] and must include the reservation confirmation number. POs MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1/27/2025! If you do not remit your PO by this date your room is not guaranteed.
- All attendees have until 1/13/2025 to make their reservations at the group rate. Once this date has passed OR the block is full, the discounted rate will not be available, and attendees will receive the best available rate at that time. Due to the extremely high cancellation rate in the past each attendee will only be allowed to book two room reservations in their own name.
- Also, you will be required to provide credit card information during the reservation process. This information may be used by the hotel to charge your credit card in the event you do not attend and do not cancel your rooms one week prior to the conference. You will also be required to provide a credit card at check-in. It may have a hold of up to $50/day placed on it for incidentals. This is hotel policy and non-negotiable. We do understand that this may be an inconvenience for some of you, unfortunately there is no other alternative.
OVERFLOW HOTEL RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE AT:
HAMPTON INN
2300 CONFERENCE DRIVE, NORMAN, OK 73069
ROOM RATE $110/NIGHT
PHONE: 405-310-3014
EMAIL PO’S & TAX INFO TO: [email protected]
OR FAX: 405-310-3074
REFERENCE: COUNTY OFFICERS & DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION
CUT OFF DATE: 1/20/2025
PO’S MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1/27/25
RESIDENCE INN
2400 CONFERENCE DRIVE, NORMAN, OK 73069
ROOM RATE $110/NIGHT
PHONE: 405-253-7007
EMAIL PO’S & TAX INFO TO: [email protected]
REFERENCE: 2025 CODA February Conference Group
CUT OFF DATE: 1/6/24
PO’S MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1/10/24
CONFERENCE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Workshops will run concurrently on Wednesday, February 5th, 9am-12pm so, please attend only one!
- Register by using the link on the CODA website. You will be responsible for signing up for the session and submitting the required information to OSU-CTP. You must register for the entire conference to attend a workshop.
UNDERSTANDING THE WHOLE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT (MAX REGISTRATION 100): This course reviews the primary functions of county government and the duties and responsibilities of elected and nonelected officials in carrying out these functions. You will learn the roles of all the county departments and how these departments interact with each other as a team in providing services to the public.
INTRODUCTION TO PURCHASING (MAX REGISTRATION 100): This course is an introduction to the Oklahoma County Purchasing Act. You will review the roles and responsibilities of all elected officials and purchasing officers. This course examines the procedures as required in Title 19 (The County Purchasing Act) and in Title 61 (Competitive Bidding). You will also explore inventory disposal.
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS (MAX REGISTRATION 50) (LAPTOP OR TABLET REQUIRED!!!): This course reviews the governmental structure of Oklahoma, with emphasis on the legislative branch. You will learn how an idea becomes a law. You will complete an exercise using the legislative website to track legislation as it moves through the process of consideration to become law. – YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP OR TABLET IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAPTOP OR TABLET YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE COURSE. NO LAPTOP/TABLET SHARING IS ALLOWED FOR THIS CLASS.
CONFERENCE EVENTS:
WAKE UP WEDNESDAY LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: We will again be partnering with ACCO and co-sponsor the Wake Up Wednesday Legislative Breakfast! This is such a great opportunity for one on one communication with the legislators. Please contact your Senator and Representative and invite them to join you for breakfast at the ACCO Building from 7-9am on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.
CAPITOL DAY: We encourage those not attending a class to visit the Capitol on Wednesday morning and meet with your legislators. We will not have a meeting room at the Capitol or be hosting transportation this year.
BINGO: We are changing it up this year and will host Bingo on Tuesday evening. Same great cash prizes!
PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION: Please make plans to join us on Wednesday evening for food, fun and DUELING PIANOS! This will be an absolute blast so be sure to RSVP on your registration form!!!
VENDOR INFORMATION:
SPONSORSHIP opportunites available!!! Please contact Melissa Kueter at [email protected] before JANUARY 8TH for more information!!!
- Gold Sponsorship: $1000 (includes logo on event signage, logo in program, and one complimentary booth space)
- Platinum Sponsorship: $1400 (includes logo on event signage, logo in program, two complimentary booth spaces)
- Hospitality Suites!: $110/night, you provide all food and beverage. Very limited availability! Email me for details!
- Special Event Sponsorship!!!: cost varies, contact CODA for more information
- We love to work with our vendors on unique sponsorship ideas!
Let me know what you have in mind!
- Each booth space includes one 6-foot skirted table with two chairs, a wastebasket, electricity, and Wi-Fi, as well as registration for 2 attendees.
Contact Melissa Kueter 405.816.7484 or [email protected] with conference questions.
Don’t forget to bring a door prize! SEE YOU AT THE CONFERENCE!
CODA 2025 LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
TENTATIVE AGENDA
(all times/programs are subject to change)
Monday, February 3
4:00P CODA Board Meeting
4:00P Exhibit Hall Set Up
Tuesday, February 4
8:00A Exhibit Hall Set Up
9:00A Registration Opens
10:00A Exhibit Hall Opens
10:00A Assessor’s Meeting
11:00A CTAO Meeting
1:30P General Session
Guest Speaker: Darry Stacy
Executive Director, CLEET
7:00P Bingo
Wednesday, February 5
7:00A “Wake Up Wednesday” Legislative
Breakfast @ the ACCO Building
8:00A Registration Opens
9:00A-12:00P Capitol Day (on your own)
OR
Workshops:
Understanding the Whole of County Government
Introduction To Purchasing
Legislative Process
12:00P-1:30P Lunch (on your own)
1:30P Association Breakout Sessions
5:30P Exhibit Hall Closed
TBA President’s Reception featuring Dueling Pianos!
Thursday, February 6
9:00A General Session (Program TBA)
*WATCH THE CODA FACEBOOK PAGE AND WEBSITE FOR UPDATES*
Our Mission
Provide opportunity for county officials to exchange their ideas on the operation of their respective offices.Elevate the standards and offer ways and means to serve the public better.
Exemplify the ideals of public service as an influence in business and civic life.
Provide leadership and direction in the education of its members, as well as the general public, as to correct purpose, function, and operation of each county office.