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Citizens Academy – Now Accepting Applications

2011 Citizens Academy Overview
Citizens Academy Application

The 2011 Citizens Academy is an interactive program focused on informing citizens about the City's governmental process. Elected officials, City administration and divisions heads, along with other City staff, will host unique and informative sessions on City government operations.

The primary goal of 2011 Citizens Academy is to provide:

insight on how City government works
open lines of communication between citizens and City staff
provide information on how citizens can easily utilize the services offered by City government
encouragement for citizens to become involved, and
provide a realistic understanding of City Government operations

The City of Anderson's 2011 Citizens' Academy is an eight (8) week course developed to inform residents about the City government process and the public services it provides. Sessions are once a week from 5:30 pm – 8 pm and will be held on Tuesday evenings in April and May.

Applicants to the program must be City of Anderson residents or property owners, age 18 or older, and make a personal commitment to the 8 week series of information sessions. Class size is limited to eighteen (18) participants.

The deadline for applications is March 15, 2011.

For more information, please contact Erin Fann, Business Development and Neighborhood Manager at (864)231-2229 or ehall@cityofandersonsc.com.