New to City Government? The League Is Here to Help

摘要

All your hard work paid off- the votes are in, and residents have put their faith in you to ensure the current and future success of the city. Congratulations! You've been elected to the city council.Making the transition from candidate to council member can be jarring. You must quickly become familiar with new rules, schedules and people - and learn to balance the community's needs and desires with the realities of tunning a government. Instead of speaking as an individual candidate, you must now speak as part of the council.But you have also become a member of an inclusive and supportive community. The League offers many excellent opportunities to learn about your new role and the issues that you may encounter during your time on the council.Held in January, the New Mayors and Council Members' Academy provides vitally important training designed for both newly elected officials and veteran council members who want a refresher course on the basic legal and practical framework in which city officials operate.