Events & Education


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  • EOE webinar series: Mayor and Councilmember Handbook

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis popular and valuable resource offers practical guidance on everything from council meeting protocol and conflict resolution to budget basics, ethics, and community engagement—and so much more.
    (CML: Leadership; 1 credit)

  • Watch AWC's 2026 legislative session recap

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programJoin the AWC advocacy team for a full recap of city-related issues from the 2026 legislative session.
    (CML: Leadership; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Navigating council meetings

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis session provides elected officials with tools to navigate council meetings.
    (CML: Legal; 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 Trainings Act requirement for elected officials.
    (CML: Legal; 3 credits)

  • Temporary expanded alcohol services

    CMLBugGain an overview of the new expanded alcohol services and find out who qualifies to take part in each authorization and what steps to take to apply.
    (CML: Community; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Comprehending quasi-judicial hearings

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis session provides elected officials with a foundational understanding of quasi-judicial hearings, focusing on their role and responsibilities within this process.
    (CML: Land use; 1 credit)

  • Tools for manufactured housing communities

    CMLBugGo beyond the basics of how the resident-owned community (ROC) model works and dive into the planning process and funding options.
    (CML: Land use; 1 credit)

  • AWC Advocacy Academy

    CMLBugThis introductory session provides an overview of the legislative process and details how to make the best use of your time when advocating for cities.
    (CML: Leadership, 1 credit; 44 min video)

  • Understanding Washington's ethics laws: EOE 2025 series

    CMLBugThis session provides elected officials information about Washington’s ethics laws, as well as common ethics and conflict of interest concerns.
    (CML: Legal* (elective); 1 credit)

  • Budgeting Basics

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programAWC’s 10-part online Budgeting Basics series breaks down the various elements of budgeting. The series approaches budgeting in steps while providing guidance and advice to city officials.
    (CML: Budget; 1 credit)

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