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  • Let’s get REAL: Advancing the conversation about race, equity, and leadership

    CMLBug Listen as local leaders explore how we can each take on a leadership role in our community to foster equity and address racism.
    (CML: Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging; 1 credit)

  • Managing risk associated with homelessness

    CMLBugCities and counties are in the grips of rising homelessness. Your local government risk pools came together to provide a 3-part webinar series. Register to watch the recordings to help you navigate the legal landscape of homelessness.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements, 2 credits; Effective local leadership, 4 credits)

  • Building your jurisdiction's broadband toolkit webinar recording

    CMLBugWatch recordings of this webinar, which provides an insider look into major broadband-related initiatives, updates from the State Broadband Office's recent efforts to increase broadband access, and opportunities local governments can participate in to expand broadband access in their communities. This webinar is for local governments seeking to expand broadband access in their communities.
    (CML: Community planning and development, 1 credit)

  • REAL 101 & 102: Understanding and advancing racial equity in local government

    CMLBugWatch recordings of this two-part webinar series presented by AWC and NLC, that strengthened local government leaders’ knowledge and capacity to eliminate racial disparities, heal racial divisions, and build more equitable communities. (Note: You will be asked to log in to access the recordings.)
    (CML: Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, 3 credits)

  • Utility rate setting basics for elected officials

    CMLBugJoin AWC and FCS Group to learn the concepts, principles, and best practices of utility rate making for elected officials.

    (CML: Public sector resource management, 1 credit)

  • Fundamentals of municipal budget cycles

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

  • Introduction to the Clean Energy Transformation Act 2020

    This webinar will discuss the ways the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) impacts utilities' rate setting and financial obligations for low-income users and deadlines municipal utilities must comply with to avoid penalties.

  • LOCAL Program webinar on financing options for local governments

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programLearn what can be financed through the LOCAL Program and how it can be accomplished with the state’s low interest rate. Discover how, including property acquisition and new facility construction.
    (CML: Public sector resource management, 1 credit)

  • What is a city? An overview of Washington cities’ functions and services

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis e-learning module provides a brief introduction to how cities operate. Examine the building blocks, forms of government, making of public policy, budgeting and the services a city offers.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

  • Working together – Understanding the roles & responsibilities of elected officials

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programWhere’s the line? We’ll explore the roles and responsibilities of elected officials.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

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