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Every four years, some 3,000 local elected officials are given responsibility by the electorate for the formulation, adoption, and implementation of public policy in Mississippi's 82 counties and 297 municipalities. Typically, from one-third to one-half of these officials will be newly-elected, having never held public office. In addition, some 2,000 major appointed county and municipal officials assist these elected officials in governing and providing services. These local government officials need orientation with respect to their duties and responsibilities when they are new to office. They also need continuing education throughout their term of office to help them stay current in the face of constant change. Local government law and practice change with each session of the Legislature. The better educated a local official, the better job he or she will do
in meeting the needs of the citizens. Through a variety of workshops,
seminars, and training programs ranging in length from two hours to two
weeks, we help fulfill the educational needs of these officials. We serve
as the "educational arm" of the following associations of local
government officials and special-purpose state agencies, working with
them to plan and implement a variety of educational programs and publications: |
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