citizen engagement academy
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Describes a city wide citizens\' engagement program.TRANSCRIPT
Office of the Managing Director
Citizens’ Engagement Academy
Objective of TheCitizens’ Engagement Academy
To improve citizens' understanding of the workings of various city departments and agencies, and to encourage their involvement in the community to help sustain a quality of life for present and future generations.
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Summary
The Citizens’ Engagement Academy is a free 6-week course which provides community residents with an in-depth overview of the roles and functions of various city departments with a special emphasis on success and challenges that are key to their neighborhood.
Throughout the duration of the program citizens are not only engaged in discussions led by city officials, but are also active participants in city government. It is with a commitment from both Philadelphia citizens and local government officials that contribute to the City of Philadelphia’s mission of becoming a more transparent government.
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Benefits of The Citizens’ Engagement Academy
• Gain a deeper understanding of how local government departments work together
• Meet government leaders and department heads
• Learn about government operations through direct exposure to experts in the field
• Understand how citizens can become engaged in public affairs
• Participate in dialogues with government leaders about successes and challenges
• Serve as role models for other community residents interested in social change
• Helps promote the awareness of quality of life for all citizens
• Helps build a livable, sustainable community
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Citizens’ Engagement AcademyTraining Sessions
Session 1 February 7th, 2011
Public Nuisance Task Force
District Attorney’s Office of Seth Williams
Session 2 February 14th 2011
Community Conservation
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful/City of Philadelphia Neighborhood Services Division
Session 3 February 24th 2011
City Council
City Council Session/Tour
Session 4 February 28th 2011
Neighborhood Infrastructure
Department of Licenses and Inspections
Session 5 March 7th 2011
Sanitation Responsibilities
Streets Department/S.W.E.E.P. Division
Session 6 March 14th 2011
City Government Accountability
PhillyStat/Philly311
Session 7 March 28th 2011
Closing Ceremony- Graduation
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Contact Us
Rosetta Carrington Lue
Deputy Managing Director
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