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MARC's GTI offers forum for newly elected officials

April 5, 2006

MARC's Government Training Institute is offering a course for newly elected public officials to inform them about their new roles. This Newly Elected Officials Forum will be offered on Friday, May 12, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Newly elected officials face many challenges immediately after election day. They must add public duties and responsibilities to an already full personal life. The Newly Elected Officials Forum provides practical tips, proven techniques and approaches to these new obligations. Topics include:

• Handling and organizing paperwork and meetings
• Balancing public and personal life
• Best ways to relate to neighbors, staff, council colleagues, developers
• Media relations
• Freshman perspective
• Mid-America Regional Council and regional issues

The course is $20 per person and includes a resource manual.

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