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PRESENTATION - Recognition of the Citizens Academy Graduating Class - Bobbi Perez, Public Relations Director (Approval and Presentation)
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Bobbi Perez, Director |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On March 9, 2023, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners opened its thirteenth year of the Citizens Academy program. This eleven (11) week program offers citizens a behind-the-scenes look at many Marion County services and departments.
By participating in the academy this year, citizens learned about the following Marion County departments in the sessions that were held every Thursday morning from 8:00 a.m. to noon:
• March 9 - Administration, Public Relations, Procurement Services, and Human Resources
• March 16 - Animal Services and Solid Waste
• March 23 - Building Safety and Growth Services
• March 30 - Veterans Services and Extension Services
• April 6 - Parks & Recreation, Airport and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
• April 13 - Office of the County Engineer and MSTU/Assessment
• April 20 - Community Services and Public Library
• April 27 - Facilities Management and Tourist Development
• May 4 - Public Safety Communications, 911 Management, Information Technology
• May 11 - Utilities
• May 19 - Fleet Management and Fire Rescue
Attached is a list of the graduates from this year’s program, which represents 22 of the 22 citizens who originally registered.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and present the graduating Citizens Academy Class of 2023.
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