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Information about Town of Carrboro First Annual Citizens Academy
PURPOSE: The purpose is to provide a brief overview of the plans for the 2018 Citizens Academy.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cathy Dorando
INFORMATION: The Town of Carrboro is happy to announce that the first ever Citizens Academy will take place in September and October of 2018. This will be an interactive, six-week program that allows participants a chance to get an insiders tour of the Town of Carrboro’s governmental processes. We hope that the program will educate the citizens on how Carrboro works for them! Food will be provided during each session. Space will be limited to 12 participants. Keep an eye out for further details and information. Graduates will attend a Board of Aldermen meeting and receive their certificate. Programming plans will be finalized as the kickoff date gets closer but will include some of the following:
1) Kickoff - Introduction to Town Hall - Gov 101
a. Overview of program
b. Introduction of staff
c. Overview of Carrboro government (Manager/Council Form, Board of Aldermen, Town Clerk, Town Manager, etc.)
d. Advisory Board Information
2) Police Academy
3) Recreation and Parks/Public Works
a. Recreation Programs
b. Parks
c. Special Events
d. Streets, Landscaping, Solid Waste
4) Finance/Community and Economic Development
a. Budget/Taxes
b. Community Development, Human Services, Local Matters
5) Planning, Zoning and Inspections
a. Planning
b. Zoning
c. Inspections
d. Overview of Active Projects
6) Fire Department
a. Rescue and Safety
b. Prevention
c. Tour of Facility/Trucks
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Funds will be available.
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that the Board receive this information.