Citizen’s Academy Update

1. Citizen’s Academy Update City of Salisbury

2. citizen’s academies • Engage Citizens • Inform & Educate • Build relationships • Increase communication • Inspire future leaders

3. Benefit of citizen’s academies • Citizens are more engaged • Citizens have a better understanding of issues • Improves the diversity of citizens who participate • Improves transparency and builds trust between the community and the City

4. WHY Citizens participate….. • Positive change in the community • Better understand how the City operates • Expand leadership skills • Meet new people and find ways to volunteer

5. ANNOUNCING…..Salisbury Citizen’s academy • Each Thursday beginning September 11 - November 6 • 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at various City facilities • Free to the public • Class size of 20 • Age 16 and up

6. Salisbury Citizen’s Academy will offer • An opportunity to meet with staff and elected officials • Hands-on learning and field trips to various facilities • Behind the scenes look at local government • Preparation for service on a City board or commission

7. What topics are covered? Sessions include: • Introduction to Local Government • Community Planning/Engineering • Public Services • Salisbury-Rowan Utilities • Infrastructure Services/Fibrant • Parks & Recreation • Police Department • Fire Department • Human Resources/Budget/Boards & Commissions

8. applications • Applications are now being accepted. Applications must be received by July 25 • Contact the City Clerk’s Office 704-638-5224 or visit www.salisburync.gov

9. Cost of Participation • Meeting new people from different areas of the community – Free • Behind the Scenes Look at City Equipment– Free • Tours of City Facilities – Free • Engaged Citizens Who Want to Be Involved in Their Community - Priceless • Firsthand Information on City Operations – Free

10. Questions? For additional information: City Clerk’s Office 704-638-5224 mhear@salisburync.gov