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  • 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)

  • Open Public Meetings Act eLearning

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis eLearning training opportunity was created in partnership between MRSC and AWC to provide information on the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). The training is customized for city and town councilmembers and mayors to help meet an important training requirement in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act Training.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

  • Cyber survival for local governments

    CMLBugLocal governments have increasingly become a focal point for malicious cyberattacks. Hear about actual attacks on cities in Washington and learn what to do in the critical hours and days after a cyberattack.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

  • 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)

  • Municipal courts overview: Court

    CMLBugThis recorded webinar session covers the separation of powers between the judicial branch, executive branch, and the legislative branch.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

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