Thank you to all of the municipalities that celebrated our cities and towns last week! This week is set aside each year to recognize the
services that cities and towns provide, as well as to honor those who serve at all levels of municipal government. Cities & Towns
Week was held October 19-25, and many cities held events or issued proclamations to celebrate.
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In May, the League Executive Committee approved a change in the annual resolutions process. The new system will allow for more
in-depth research and greater involvement by elected officials and staff in developing the League's Municipal Policy Statement.
The new process will include five separate committees that will more thoroughly vet issues that come to light. These policy
committees will be chaired by a member of the Executive Committee, and will consist of elected officials and municipal staff. At
times, other stakeholders may be invited to participate to provide needed expertise and perspective.
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December 11 and 12, 2014
Mesa Convention Center
Palo Verde Room
This training is open to all city and town elected officials. The cost of this year's program will be $120 per person. This price
includes materials and food (breakfast, lunch and a reception on Friday, and breakfast on Saturday). Program and registration
information can be found here.
Established in 1998, the program covers the basics of local government to assist newly elected officials, and experienced local
elected officials who would like a refresher course, to be more effective in their policy-making role.
If you have any questions, please contact Matt Lore at 602-258-5786 or
mlore@azleague.org.
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Make plans to attend the nation's largest educational event for city officials, the NLC Congress of Cities and Expo, hosted this
year by the City of Austin, November 19 - 22. This year's theme, The Future of Cities, will showcase the innovative ways
cities are driving change today, and will help you prepare for your community's future.
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The sessions will provide an overview of many of the basic duties of a clerk's office, with information on available resources and
best practices from a variety of communities from around Arizona. Geared toward municipal clerks this is also a valuable training
for city and town attorneys. For more information,
point your browser here.
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The League of Arizona Cities and Towns publishes Arizona City & Town semi-annually as a key part of its communication and
education programs. This full-color magazine is distributed to nearly 2,000 city and town officials who direct millions of dollars
in buying power.
If you are interested in advertising opportunities in Arizona City & Town,
point your browser here.
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Each day, League staff posts city and town news from around the state on the homepage. We do our best to find articles in local
newspapers that highlight municipalities. If you haven't seen the daily news, you may
access our website here.
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Name, title & city/town: Daryl Seymore, Mayor, City of Show Low
Year elected to office: 2004
Years served as Mayor: 2 years
Years served on Executive Committee: New member of the Executive Committee as of August 2014
Hometown: Show Low, Arizona
City of Show Low
Incorporated: 1953
Population: 10,660
Elevation: 6,331 ft.
County: Navajo
Area within Limits: 65 sq. mi.
Why did you decide to serve in local government?
I was raised in Show Low and moved away for about ten years before returning home. While living away, I worked in several
communities and saw their challenges and how they dealt with them firsthand. After returning to Show Low, I wanted to give back to
the community and share what I had learned.
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Have news or photos to share?
If your city or town was recently featured in the news, has an interesting program or photos of events and travels to share,
please send them our way! Story ideas and materials may be submitted to
swomer@azleague.org.
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Below is a list of training opportunities that may be of interest in the coming months.
Arizona Municipal Clerks' Association 2014 Fall Training
November 12, 2014
10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Fountain Hills Council Chambers
Fountain Hills, AZ
Arizona Council on Transportation Innovation Exchange Event
November 18, 2014
9 - 11 a.m.
ADOT Admin. Building
Phoenix, AZ
Newly Elected Officials Training
December 11-12, 2014
Mesa Convention Center
Mesa, AZ
NAU Management Program
The MBA-h program will begin January 5, 2015.
Flagstaff, AZ
Arizona Citizen Planner 101
Online course
ASU School of Public Affairs
Graduate Information Sessions Available
University Center Building - ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus
Phoenix, AZ
Ramsey Executive Education Program
Management & Leadership Institute
ASU Mercado
Phoenix, AZ
For more information and to register for these events,
point your browser here.
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For any training sessions that you have missed or cannot attend in the future, be sure to check our
YouTube channel to stay in the loop.
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Cities and towns across Arizona are accomplishing great things - read about cities and towns in the spotlight and their
unique ideas to make their communities better by visiting the
Arizona Cities @ Work Website. The blog is updated with
articles that highlight the unique things happening in cities and towns every day.
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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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