TITLE
Title
2019 GUILFORD COUNTY CITIZENS' ACADEMY GRADUATION
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Kay Cashion
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BACKGROUND
Background
Guilford County Citizens' Academy is a unique educational opportunity for residents to gain insight on how local government works. The Academy promotes open lines of communication between citizens, elected officials and county employees through sessions that include:
-Introduction to Local Government in North Carolina
-Overview of the County's Organization, Strategic Plan and Budget
-Site Visits to County Departments
-Case Studies
During the 2019 Citizens' Academy, over thirty (30) participants explored how Guilford County government is organized and how services such as: public safety, mental health and education are funded and delivered.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Recognize the 2019 graduating class of the Guilford County Citizens' Academy.
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