1. NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIALS TRAINING OVERVIEW

2. League Newly-Elected Officials Program Focus on the Basics Mile wide, Inch Deep Often first elective office

3. Arizona 101 Principles of Arizona government Authority, history Principles for elected officials Conducting Business Council-Manager

4. Public Policy Process Elected Officials; academics Role of Mayor and Council How Life is Different Working Through Challenges Advisory groups; public involvement

5. Budget and Finance Revenue Sources Where money is spent Finance process and timeline Public participation; testimony

6. Breakout/Mini- Sessions Conducting a Council Meeting Conflict Resolution Addressing Constituent Issues Media Relations

7. Lessons Learned Veterans tell their stories Biggest challenges, rewards What they wished they had known Impact on personal and family life

8. Community Development Land Use Planning and Zoning Prop 207 Annexations

9. Public Service Ethics Conflict of Interest Personal Integrity Open Meetings Public Records Public Trust

10. Resources Where to find information Reference materials/publications Local Government Directory Develop support network

11. www.azleague.org