Sedgwick County 
Manager's Office
525 N. Main, #343
Wichita, KS 67203
Tel: (316) 660-9393
Fax: (316) 383-7946

To assure quality public services that provide for the present and future well-being of the citizens of Sedgwick County.

To establish, maintain and nurture partnerships to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services.

To train, encourage and recognize employees for hard work, creativity and innovation in delivering quality public services.

To foster two-way communication with citizens and employees to build trust, confidence and teamwork, and to ensure Informed decisions.

To allocate and use resources for basic and essential services that are responsive to the changing needs of our community.

I am Bill Buchanan, Sedgwick County Manager. Welcome to our Web site. County staff and I are responsible for implementing the policy decisions made by the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners.

Enhancing the Delivery of Public Services by Nonprofit Agencies

This report was recognized as an ICMA Innovation Award Winner in 2004.

The purpose of this report is to identify best practice among nonprofit organizations that deliver public services and to make recommendations to Sedgwick County for improving its contracting procedures to enhance the delivery of public services provided by nonprofit agencies.  Three content areas will be addressed - governance, administration and financial management of nonprofits - and recommendations will be made with respect to prevention, warning signs and early interventions.  To view the report, click here.

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Weekly Update

On Wednesday, May 21 we will celebrate National Employee Health and Fitness Day through our own “Walk at Work.” I encourage all Sedgwick County employees to take time in their busy work day, over a break or lunch period, to take a brisk walk, for at least thirty minutes. Many of you spend time on a regular basis working out, running or walking. I have personally found running to be a great stress reliever and positive habit. We use “Walk at Work” as a way to encourage those who do not regularly spend time “moving” to start, and those who already do to continue.

With that in mind, pull together some coworkers, from your office or another, and commit to walking at work on the 21st. Members of the Sedgwick County Wellness Committee will lead 1- 2- and 3-mile walks through downtown on the 21st starting at noon in front of the Courthouse. For employees who do not have a noon lunch period, or work in a site away from downtown, please take the extra initiative to do your own 30-minute to an hour walk on this day.

In an effort to measure total participation, employees should register their walks on the County's Web site (www.sedgwickcounty.org). By doing so, you will be registered for prize drawings. Additionally, encourage your friends and family who work for other organizations to also support “Walk at Work” and implement this fun yet important tradition in their workplace. So far, there are nearly 40 local businesses committed to this event. If you know of a business interested in receiving free promotional buttons and posters, they should contact Lauren Scafe at lscafe@sedgwick.gov or 660-7198. Businesses not interested in materials but who would still like to do a company walk on the 21st are encouraged to do so. If you have any questions about Walk at Work, contact Lauren Scafe.

Mark this day on your calendar, enjoy the walk and be well.

-William P. Buchanan