So stalk them

Can a Tablet support CTAS?

A windows based tablet could support CTAS, but its uncommon to find a true windows tablet. Some laptops convert to a tablet but its probably for cost effective to get a windows laptop for ctas purposes

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Also, some of the windows in CTAS you will not be able to see in it's entirety with a tablet. I find that on my surface.

An larger external monitor to have more "workspace" is also an acceptable ARPA purchase. Its an accessory to the laptop that can help with productivity.

So, I could buy a monitor for my laptop with ARPA funds?

The Townships laptop that I use I mean.

Yes, Andrea. That would be an acceptable use

laptops are easier to use, you don't have to hold them and typing is easier

Karl is excited! You can see it in his face

How essential is it for the clerk to have CTAS?

CTAS Rocks!!!

We have 7 checks we signed at our December meeting that are lost in the mail. I will rewrite them for our Jan meeting, but how should we account for these in closing out 2021?

Both the clerk and treasurer must keep separate books to reconcile spending & reciepts

CTAS is not required by law, but its built by the State for local governments to use in reporting. Its not only a ledger, it includes tools to run reports for the board to better understand how the money is spend and managed. Its also makes the annual reporting process easier, if the numbers are properly entered. The alternatives to CTAS are using paper ledger or a separate accounting software like QuickBooks.

CTAS is very inexpensive. There is a one time fee for a town use the program, and the license allows as many users as you want.

I found the report for the 941 on CTAS. So much nicer than just my paperwork

CTAS is a one-time $300 fee per township. Order link here: https://www.osa.state.mn.us/media/jvsjxyv5/ctas_order_form.pdf

Looking at the calendar, Is there a date set for the Annual Conference? I didn’t see it.

Just found it…

When is your reorg meeting??

So you said you can have your board of audit at the reorg so I was confused

the 11th? zoom??

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When is the best time to do the year end close in CTAS?

Can someone talk about absentee ballots?

I have a couple of applications but really don't know that much about them

So, where do I send them?

absentee board?

How about early in-person voting?

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Town Guide: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2311/town-clerk-election-guide.pdfAbsentee Guide: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/2092/absentee-voting-administration-guide.pdf

absentee guide is 84 pages long!

Your county election staff may be a helpful resource.

Phil Chapman is a wonderful resource

Our county staff does a great job of keeping clerks informed of procedures with reminders.

When you say the moderator must state the business order. Is that the agenda?

what is a white ballot?

when we elect a moderator, they always say the vote is by white ballot

I just figure it was something from years ago

I am shy

Excellent, information-packed session; thank you.

thank you

Thank you, this was great.

thanks