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  • 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 Training 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

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

    Jul 25 2022

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

  • 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.

  • Open Public Meetings Act eLearning

    Nov 02 2021

    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)

  • Public Records Act eLearning

    Oct 29 2021

    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)

  • You have it, use it: Home rule in Washington

    Sep 10 2021

    This report explores the existing authority that cities have in Washington to make decisions and laws close to home.

  • Climate Resilience Handbook: Preparing for a changing environment

    Jun 29 2021

    AWC partnered with a variety of climate experts to publish a resource for city leaders and planners. Find tips for assessing and understanding the unique risks facing your community, guidance on developing a climate action plan, and strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Doing your framework

    Jun 23 2021

    The American Society for Quality’s Wanda Sturm talks about a business tool every leader in your city should consider using.

  • Newly elected survival guide

    Mar 24 2021

    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)

  • Listen to AWC's CityVoice Podcast

    Feb 25 2021

    Boost your city IQ with AWC’s CityVoice podcasts!

  • PDC guidelines for city officials: Legislative advocacy and constituent communications

    Feb 01 2021

    The Public Disclosure Law, passed by initiative in 1972, includes important legal restrictions on how cities and towns communicate with their legislators and constituents about legislative issues at the state level.

  • Cycle analysis

    Oct 20 2020

    Puyallup pairs with an academic research team to enhance its adaptive resilience for managing the current downturn—and the next.

  • Cityvision September/October 2020

    Oct 13 2020

    Standing strong: Resilience keeps Washington communities moving forward

  • Cityvision March/April 2020

    Apr 08 2020

    Ideas to grow on: Cities leverage local assets to jump-start economic development

  • What is a city? An overview of Washington cities’ functions and services

    Feb 26 2020

    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)

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