SUBJECT:
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PRESENTATION - Recognition of the Employee Academy Graduating Class - Amanda Tart, Assistant County Administrator (Approval and Presentation)
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Amanda Tart, Assistant County Administrator
Administration
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On September 12, 2024, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners’ Employee Academy kicked off its fifth year. The Employee Academy is an initiative derived from the five (5) year “Empowering Marion” Strategic Plan. Employees were encouraged to apply for the twelve (12) week course that took them into all of the departments within the County to gain a more in-depth and understanding of each department.
By participating in the academy, employees learned about the following Marion County departments in the sessions held on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:
September 12
Administration | Human Resources | Procurement Services | Public Relations
September 18
Animal Services | Solid Waste Department
September 25
Building Safety | Growth Services
October 2
Office of the County Engineer
October 16
Parks and Recreation | Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
October 23
Veterans Services | Extension Service
October 30
Facilities Management | Visitors & Convention Bureau
November 6
911 Management | Information Technology | Public Safety Communications
November 13
Utilities Department
November 20
Fleet Management | Fire Rescue
December 4
Dunnellon Airport | Municipal Services
December 15
Community Services | Public Library System
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and present the graduating Employee Academy Class of 2024.
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