Both newly elected and experienced mayors, council members, city clerks and city administrators will benefit from attending the Municipal Leadership Academy. The Municipal Leadership Academy provides municipal officials with a curriculum to assist them in effectively meeting the requirements of their office. The program offers a comprehensive overview of Iowa municipal government and is presented by the Iowa League of Cities, Institute of Public Affairs and Iowa State University Extension.
Topics covered during the series include:
- city finance and budgeting
- meeting procedures
- municipal law
- economic development
- ethics and fraud prevention
- nuisance abatement
- employment and personnel issues
- land use and zoning
Attending the Municipal Leadership Academy is one of the first steps a new city official should take toward success in public office. From open meetings to city finances, these sessions are designed to quickly bring new officials up to speed on municipal issues. Current elected or appointed city officials will also find incredible value in the up-to-date information on municipal operations and networking opportunities the sessions offer.
For more information or to sign up online, click here: https://www.iowaleague.org/MLA2013/Pages/MLA2013.aspx