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  • EOE webinar series: Tribal government relations 101

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programLearn about Tribal sovereignty and how Tribes operate independently from state or federal government.
    (CML: Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Municipal budgeting 101

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programJoin our budget webinar to learn the basics of the municipal budgeting cycle and understand the role of elected officials in the budget process.
    (CML: Public sector resource management; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Social media 101

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programWhat elected officials need to know about social media. How does social media use intersect with public record law requirements, Washington public meeting laws, and the First Amendment?
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: GMA planning 101

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programGain a practical overview of land use planning in Washington state and your roles and responsibilities as your city plans for growth.
    (CML: Community planning and development; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Finance 101 for elected officials

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis webinar explores the basics of budgeting for a newly elected official and for staff who support newly elected officials.
    (CML: Public sector resource management; 1 credit)

  • 2024 Legislative Session recap webinar

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programJoin the AWC Government Relations team for a full recap of city-related issues from the 2024 legislative session.
    (CML: Effective local leadership; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Ethics 101: Local decision-making and ethics essentials

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThe mayor and council have separate powers, but the line isn't always clear. Understand your roles, local decision-making powers, and ethics rules to prevent conflict and build trust in your city.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

  • Elected Officials Essentials Workshop recordings

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis video series is a must-see for every newly elected mayor and councilmember. This training fulfils the Open Government Training Act requirement for elected officials.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 3 credits)

  • Budgeting with an equity lens

    CMLBugCities across the state and nation are grappling with the impacts of recent events. The pandemic highlighted not just class inequities, but the seemingly inseparable relationship between race, class, and access to public goods.
    (CML: Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; 1 credit)

  • Public safety and retail crime webinar recording

    CMLBugView this webinar for a conversation and Q&A about public safety, retail theft, and organized crime impacting Washington communities.
    (CML: Effective local leadership; 1 credit)

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