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  • 2025 Legislative session recap

    May 27 2025

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programJoin the AWC Advocacy Team for a full recap of city-related issues from the 2025 legislative session. AWC’s team of advocates will provide an overview of the outcomes on AWC’s legislative priorities, summarize the impacts of passed legislation on cities, and talk through the adopted state budget.
    (CML: Effective local leadership; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Community budget engagement

    May 22 2025

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programJoin this webinar designed to provide elected officials with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively engage their communities in the budget process.
    (CML: Effective local leadership; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Understanding municipal revenues

    Apr 10 2025

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis session is designed to provide elected officials with a comprehensive understanding of municipal revenue streams focusing on the four main sources of general revenues provided to cities by the state Legislature.
    (CML: Public sector resource management; 1 credit)

  • So you want to be an elected official...

    Apr 01 2025

    Interested in running for office in Washington’s cities or towns?

  • EOE webinar series: Recognizing implicit bias

    Jan 24 2025

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programJoin this webinar designed to deepen your understanding of implicit bias, how it influences decision-making, and what resources are available to address and reduce the negative impact of implicit bias.
    (CML: Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; 1 credit)

  • Public Records Act eLearning

    Jan 07 2025

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis eLearning training video covers the Public Records Act (PRA) and records management, including records retention. The course has been customized for elected officials to fulfil the Open Government Trainings Act requirement for elected officials.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

  • Open Public Meetings Act elearning

    Jan 07 2025

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis eLearning training video covers the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). The course has been customized for elected officials to fulfil the Open Government Trainings Act requirement for elected officials.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Tribal government relations 101

    Oct 24 2024

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programLearn about Tribal sovereignty and how Tribes operate independently from state or federal government.
    (CML: Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Municipal budgeting 101

    Oct 02 2024

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programJoin our budget webinar to learn the basics of the municipal budgeting cycle and understand the role of elected officials in the budget process.
    (CML: Public sector resource management; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Social media 101

    Oct 01 2024

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programWhat elected officials need to know about social media. How does social media use intersect with public record law requirements, Washington public meeting laws, and the First Amendment?
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: GMA planning 101

    Jul 15 2024

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programGain a practical overview of land use planning in Washington state and your roles and responsibilities as your city plans for growth.
    (CML: Community planning and development; 1 credit)

  • EOE webinar series: Finance 101 for elected officials

    May 24 2024

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

  • EOE webinar series: Ethics 101: Local decision-making and ethics essentials

    Mar 28 2024

    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

    Dec 15 2023

    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: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 3 credits)

  • Mayor & Councilmember Handbook

    Oct 15 2023

    This handbook serves as a reference guide for mayors and councilmembers in Washington cities and towns operating under the mayor-council form of government.

  • We call this meeting to order

    Feb 16 2023

    How the Open Public Meetings Act evolved during the pandemic and how to comply now.

  • Cityvision Winter 2022

    Jan 11 2023

    Future unlocked: How Washington cities are leveraging ARPA funding to grow stronger communities

  • Cityvision Summer 2022

    Jun 28 2022

    The high road: Modeling leadership in times of political incivility

  • AWC’s elected officials’ road map

    Dec 01 2021

    Elected officials must learn all about their new role, what their city does, and how to inspire change that has a lasting impact on their community and future generations. This road map helps elected officials navigate their first year in office.

  • AWC Equity Resource Guide: Tools and case studies for Washington cities

    Nov 30 2021

    AWC’s Equity Resource Guide serves as a starting point for cities seeking to do the intentional work of improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in their communities.

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