NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIALS TRAINING OVERVIEW
League Newly-Elected Officials Program Focus on the Basics Mile wide, Inch Deep Often first elective office
Arizona 101 Principles of Arizona government Authority, history Principles for elected officials Conducting Business Council-Manager
Public Policy Process Elected Officials; academics Role of Mayor and Council How Life is Different Working Through Challenges Advisory groups; public involvement
Budget and Finance Revenue Sources Where money is spent Finance process and timeline Public participation; testimony
Breakout/Mini- Sessions Conducting a Council Meeting Conflict Resolution Addressing Constituent Issues Media Relations
Lessons Learned Veterans tell their stories Biggest challenges, rewards What they wished they had known Impact on personal and family life
Community Development Land Use Planning and Zoning Prop 207 Annexations
Public Service Ethics Conflict of Interest Personal Integrity Open Meetings Public Records Public Trust
Resources Where to find information Reference materials/publications Local Government Directory Develop support network