City of Tyler Announces Mayor’s Citizen Academy

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Mayor Barbara Bass has intitiated the Mayor's Citizen Academy as a way for citizens to learn about each department within their local government. This program is tailored to individuals who are interested in learning more about municipal government and how the City of Tyler Operates.

Ideal Candidates are those who wish to get involved with the City of Tyler by serving on a board or commission, volunteering with one of our departments, or running for the City Council or Mayor. The optimum class size is 20 people.

During the 11-week program, presentations, tours and interactive sessions will be led by our in-house experts from each City department as well as the Mayor and City Manager.

Applicants for the Academy must be at least 18 years old. Classes start March, 1, 2012 and will meet each Thursday from 6-8 p.m. for 11 weeks at various facilities around the city. Dinner will be provided each week and the program will conclude with a graduation on May 23, 2012 at the Mayor's State of the City Luncheon.

To Apply for the Mayor's Citizen Academy go to www.cityoftyler.org

Applications are due January 20, 2012.