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Work Session and Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/10/2018
Department:	City Manager

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present and Discuss Citizens Academy 2018.

BACKGROUND:

Citizens Academy is a three-day instructional program designed to provide residents of Addison with a strong working knowledge of municipal operations for the Town. The program consists of three Saturday sessions covering a variety of civic and local government topics including:

City Council Roles & Responsibilities
Finance
Economic Development & Tourism
Development
Public Safety

The next Citizens Academy is scheduled to be held in late October/early November 2018. The class is made up of a cross section of Addison residents age 18 or older. Approximately 30-35 students will be accepted into the class. There is a non-refundable enrollment fee of $50 which goes toward the cost of meals and course supplies for each session.

Historically, there has been an additional requirement that a resident must live in Addison for one year prior to the start date of the academy. Staff has waived this requirement in the past if the class was not filled to capacity. Staff is requesting the removal of this requirement to encourage all Addison residents age 18 or older to apply.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests direction from Council.