Management Academy Cohort 2: 2025 

Session One – January 10, 2025: Council Manager Form of Government

• History and Philosophy of Council Management Form of Government
• The Role of the City/County Manager
• Factors for Success in a Political Environment

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Session Two – February 21, 2025: Approaches to Leadership and City Management

• Leadership styles
• Competencies essential to local government managers
• Preparing the next generation of leaders
• Approaches of different leaders

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Session Three – March 21, 2025: Managing Relationships

• Fostering Positive Council/Board/Community Relationships
• Working with and Managing Community Stakeholders
• Managing Development and Business Stakeholders

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Session Four – April 25, 2025: Understanding the Legal Framework: Working with the Attorney and Clerk

• Understanding the Legal Framework and Structure in Your Role as a Manager
• How to work with you City/Town Clerk
• Working with the City/Town/County Attorney

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2024 ACMA Management Academy: Past Dates & Topics