Essentials of Municipal Government to be held
January-March 2008

Essentials of Municipal Government is a program designed to help you understand the basics of municipal government and identify strategies to address the range of challenges you face leading and governing North Carolina's municipalities. Instructors for the program include faculty from the School of Government , staff from the NC League of Municipalities (NCLM), and local government officials.

WHO SHOULD COME?

Newly elected and veteran mayors and council members

Managers

Attorneys

Clerks

WHEN AND WHERE?

For your convenience the program is offered in six locations:

Dates and locations for the Essentials of Municipal Government

Charlotte
January 8-10, 2008
Hilton University Place

Wilmington
January 23-25, 2008
Hilton Riverside

Greenville
February 5-7, 2008
Hilton Greenville

High Point
February 19-21, 2008
High Point Radisson

Asheville
March 5-7, 2008
Grove Park Inn

Kitty Hawk
March 26-28, 2008
Hilton Garden Inn

This two-and-a-half day program begins with registration at 7:30 a.m. The first session begins at 8:30 a.m. on Day 1 and concludes on Day 3 with an NCLM luncheon.

REGISTRATION

The $325.00 per person fee includes the program notebook, handouts, a continental breakfast and lunch each day and refreshments during breaks.

This year participants have the opportunity to register and pay (with a Visa or Mastercard) online by going to: http://www.sog.unc.edu/programs/ncboards/ and clicking on Essentials of Municipal Government.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

A limited number of scholarships are available for municipalities with populations of 1,000 or less. Elected officials who have not previously attended Essentials are eligible to apply. Scholarships will cover the cost of registration. All other costs are the responsibility of each recipient or municipality (e.g. lodging, food, mileage).

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Cate Cunningham at 919.843.6518 or cunningham@sog.unc.edu .