The Town of Sturbridge is accepting applications for the 1st session of the Citizen Leadership Academy. The purpose of a Citizen Leadership Academy is to develop a program to educate citizens about town government and to develop a talent pool of appointees for various boards and committees. Any resident of the town, including current members of Boards and Committees are invited and encouraged to participate in the Citizen Leadership Academy. An application form and additional details are included in the attachment to this linkand at Town Hall. The
first session will begin in February and we will be accepting applications through the end of January. The first session will be limited to 15 residents and is an 8-week long program (one day per week). Each session will run roughly 1½ hours per day.
The following is a summary of the program:
Week 1 – General overview of Town government – Town Administrator
Week 2 – Legal issues, Bylaws and Regulations – Town Administrator
Week 3 – Public Safety – Fire Chief and Police Chief
Week 4 – Public Works – DPW Director
Week 5 – Community Services – COA Director, Recreation Coordinator and Library Director
Week 6 – Planning, Zoning and Conservation – Town Planner and Conservation Agent
Week 7 – Board of Selectmen – Chair
Week 8 – Finance and Wrap-Up – Finance Director, Finance Committee Chair and Town Administrator
Again, all residents are encourage to apply and participate. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jim Malloy, Town Administrator at (508) 347-2500 or at jmalloy@town.sturbridge.ma.us
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