The Citizen's Academy is a nine week interactive program that teaches residents how city government is run. Each class is taught by staff from each of the City's departments and culminates with a mock commission meeting. There is no charge to join the Academy.
Goals:
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Develop a diverse group of citizens, who can offer "ex-officio" advice and feedback on current projects, initiatives, or events
Graduates will become part of an information network that will progressively grow. Ideally, some of these graduates will go on to run for elected office or sit on appointed boards.
View photos from Class XIV here.
Class XV Schedule
Location: 4800 West Copans Road (City Hall)
Session I: INTRODUCTION/ WELCOME/ CITY FINANCES
Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers
Session II: POLICE
Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Police Department Training Room
Session lll: UTILITIES & ENGINEERING
Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers
Session IV: HUMAN RESOURCES/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers
~ Human Resources/Risk Management
~ Information Technology
~ Community Relations
Session V: FIRE/RESCUE SERVICES
Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers/Station Tour
Session VI: PUBLIC WORKS
Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers
Session VII: PLANNING, PERMITING, & CODE
Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers
Session VIII: PARKS & RECREATION
Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
City Hall/Bus Tour
Session IX: CITY CLERK/CITY ATTORNEY/MOCK COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers
~City Attorney
~City Clerk
Graduates receive Certificates of Completion on Thursday, March 28, 2019 7:00 p.m.
during the City Commission meeting.
Contact: Yvonne Lopez 954.973.6722 or ylopez@coconutcreek.net