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  • 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)

  • Effective local leadership: How to move initiatives forward and get things done

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programHear from colleagues on how they learned to successfully work with people to get things done and move initiatives forward.
    (CML: Effective local leadership; 1 credit)

  • Using surplus properties for affordable housing recorded webinar

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programCities and other local governments now have new authorities to dispose of surplus property at less than market value for affordable housing purposes.
    (CML: Community planning and development; 1 credit)

  • GMA comp plan conversation starters

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis Growth Management Act "starter package" features a series of 12 videos covering planning and land use roles and responsibilities, budget, economic development, community engagement and more.
    (CML: Community planning and development; 1 credit)

  • Tips for employers post-Janus v. AFSCME

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThe U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME could mean significant changes to how public sector unions operate. This webinar recording is an overview of the decision and explores how it will impact unions and employers.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

  • New tools to address zombie homes webinar recording

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programAbandoned homes (also known as zombie homes) have a number of negative implications for cities including crime, public safety issues, lower property values, lack of community cohesion, and lower tax revenue – to name a few.
    (CML: Community planning and development; 1 credit)

  • Finance 101 for elected officials

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programA city's budget is one of it's most important documents. Hear about your responsibilities as an elected official as you tackle city finance.
    (CML: Public sector resource management; 1 credit)

  • Voting Rights Act webinar recording

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThe Washington Voting Rights Act (VRA) goes into effect on June 7, 2018. Do you know what this new legislation means for your city?
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

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