Upcoming Trainings and Events

Below is a list of training opportunities that may be of interest in the coming months:

Legislative 101: How to Build Relationships and Make an Impact at the State Capitol
When:
Friday, January 10, 2014

Location:
League of Arizona Cities and Towns, Room 101

Time:
9:30 - 11:30 am

Who:
René Guillen, Legislative Director, League of AZ Cities
Ryan Peters, Legislative Assoc., League of AZ Cities
Dale Wiebusch, Legislative Assoc., League of AZ Cities

Cost:
Free

The League's legislative team will walk attendees through the legislative process and discuss strategies for building stronger relationships with your legislators. Staff will also answer any questions you have about the legislative process and provide information on how you can make the most impact at the state capitol during the 2014 session.

Please note:
For those that cannot make this training in person, it will be video recorded and available on the League's YouTube channel.

Registration:
To register, please email league@azleague.org and provide your name and title or call 602-258-5786.

Overview of Model City Tax Code and Tax Policy for Cities and Towns
When:
Friday, January 31, 2014

Location:
League of Arizona Cities and Towns, Room 101

Time:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cost:
Free

Lee Grafstrom, the League's new tax policy analyst, will walk attendees through an overview of the model city tax code, including its history and how it is currently utilized by both cities and towns and the business community. This discussion will also include a look at municipal tax policy and possible implications moving forward.

Please note:
For those that cannot make this training in person, it will be video recorded and available on the League's YouTube channel.

Registration:
To register, please email league@azleague.org and provide your name and title or call 602-258-5786.

ASU School of Public Affairs
Graduate Information Sessions Available

Please see below for information from the ASU School of Public Affairs on graduate information sessions that are available.

Evening information sessions are scheduled in time for you to learn about our programs and still have time to apply for summer or fall. Topics covered include admissions, curriculum, and enrollment for our MPA, MPP, and graduate certificate programs. Advisors will be available to answer questions from interested potential students.

Now enrolling! New graduate certificates in participatory governance, policy informatics, public administration and public policy are accepting applications. Certificates consist of only five courses and are a great resume enhancement for current students or previous graduates from any discipline!

Where: University Center Building at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus.

To save your seat, RSVP at http://spa.asu.edu/rsvp/gradinfo.

Ramsey Executive Education Program
Management & Leadership Institute
ASU Mercado, Phoenix, AZ


Strategic organizational and personal growth opportunities, leadership development, skills enhancement, and a forum to exchange innovative ideas and best practices with other public sector professionals await you. The 2013 Management and Leadership Institute offers six days (one per month) of information-driven and highly interactive sessions designed to identify and develop strategies to resolve problems, address challenges you face every day and make the most of new opportunities.

Click here to visit the Bob Ramsey Executive Education website to learn more about the sessions and to register.

League Executive Committee Meetings
For upcoming meeting information or past meeting minutes, click here.
 

League of Arizona Cities and Towns
1820 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ  85007
Phone: 602-258-5786
Fax: 602-253-3874
http://www.azleague.org

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