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  • REAL TALK—From Ferguson to Charlottesville and beyond

    CMLBugDeepen your understanding of the roots of racial tensions, and strengthen your ability to address disparities, respond effectively, and promote healing in your community.
    (CML: Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; 1 credit)

  • Newly elected survival guide

    CMLBugGet the tools, insights, and tips you need to participate actively from day one, based on key concepts from Robert’s Rules of Order.
    (CML: Effective local leadership; 1 credit)

  • 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)

  • Layoffs, furloughs, benefits, & employment issues

    CMLBugThis webinar provides updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it can impact your organization. It covers topics such as how to address continuation of benefits questions and issues, unemployment matters including layoffs and furloughs, and future potential impacts to your organization.
    (CML: Effective local leadership, 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)

  • 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)

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