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  • Public Records Act eLearning

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programIn partnership with the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC), this course is customized for city and town councilmembers and mayors to help meet an important training requirement in accordance with the Open Government Trainings Act.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

  • Master of disaster

    Okanogan Mayor Jon Culp has learned plenty after two terms of fighting fires, floods, and plagues.

  • 2021 Current conditions in Washington cities

    View a snapshot from our survey of Washington cities to see what communities are facing across the state.

  • Reality island

    Friday Harbor taps a legacy of long-term sustainable thinking to tackle the affordable housing conundrum of a tourism-focused town.

  • Keeping "PACE" in commercial real estate

    CMLBugThis recorded webinar covers C-PACER implementation in Washington and what it could mean for your jurisdiction.
    (CML: Public sector resource management; 1 credit)

  • Small cell siting & FCC updates

    CMLBugThis recorded webinar will educate local jurisdictions regarding new guidance and its effect on city telecommunications infrastructure.
    (CML: Community planning and development; 1 credit)

  • You have it, use it: Home rule in Washington

    This report explores the existing authority that cities have in Washington to make decisions and laws close to home.

  • Municipal courts overview: Technology

    CMLBugThis recorded webinar session showcases how municipal courts are using technology to provide services.
    (CML: Effective local leadership; 1 credit)

  • Climate Resilience Handbook: Preparing for a changing environment

    AWC partnered with a variety of climate experts to publish a resource for city leaders and planners. Find tips for assessing and understanding the unique risks facing your community, guidance on developing a climate action plan, and strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.

  • The ethics of expertise

    Providing leadership when you’re not in a leadership position

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