Mandatory Training for Elected Officials

In the ebook Why Your City Council Makes Dumb Decisions and What You Can Do About It, the need for training is discussed.

I recently read where Georgia requires training for elected municipal officials.

This from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government website…

The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Vinson Institute coordinate the training required by Georgia law for mayors and city council members elected or reelected after July 1, 1990. This one-and-a-half-day program is offered at the University of Georgia and other locations throughout the state. It provides an orientation to city government and prepares new municipal officials to face the variety of situations they meet upon taking office.

Is there any other states that require elected municipal officials to attend training … does yours?

(Oh, and if you haven’t downloaded Why Your City Council Makes Dumb Decisions and What You Can Do About It  … you really should.)

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