This page contains an outline of the topics, content, and assignments for the semester. Note that this schedule will be updated as the semester progresses, with all changes documented here.
| January 17 |
Local government structure and leadership |
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| January 23 |
Individual paper 1 due (submit by 11:59 PM) |
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| January 23 |
Team project topic due (submit by 11:59 PM) |
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| January 24 |
Council/board and staff relations and the roles of mayors and managers |
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| January 31 |
Records management, public information, and citizen engagement |
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| February 6 |
Individual paper 2 due (submit by 11:59 PM) |
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| February 6 |
Team project memo due (submit by 11:59 PM) |
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| February 7 |
Budgeting & service delivery |
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| February 13 |
Public meeting reflection due (submit by 11:59 PM) |
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| February 14 |
Planning, economic development, & public works |
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| February 21 |
Parks and recreation & public health |
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| February 28 |
Public safety & emergency management |
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| March 5 |
Team project paper due (submit by 11:59 PM) |
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| March 6 |
The future of local government management |
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| December 15 |
Team project presentation due (submit by 11:59 PM) |
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