**NOW Accepting Applications for Fall 2010**
What is the Prescott Valley Citizen’s Academy?
The Prescott Valley Citizen’s Academy is a program that provides citizens with an in-depth look at municipal government. The academy typically meets on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening for ten weeks during the Spring and Fall. Each of the Academy's ten interactive sessions are led by representatives from 11 Town departments and 5 public agencies. The Prescott Valley Citizen’s Academy provides a unique opportunity for citizens, city staff, and elected officials to interact.
What is the cost of participation?
There is no fee to participate in the Prescott Valley Citizen’s Academy, but it does present a substantial time commitment for participants. Participants are strongly urged to attend all ten sessions.
What is expected of participants?
In addition to attending the Prescott Valley Citizen’s Academy sessions, participants will be asked to attend one town council or board/commission meeting during the 10 week course. Dinner will be provided during each Citizen’s Academy session, so participants need only bring their enthusiasm and questions.
Why should you participate in the Prescott Valley Citizen’s Academy?
- You will learn about your Town's government, how it works, and how it impacts your neighborhood.
- The Prescott Valley Citizen’s Academy is a great opportunity to meet other active Prescott Valley residents, town staff and elected officials.
- You will learn about opportunities that encourage more involvement in municipal government.
- Participants who attend at least eight sessions will receive a diploma and be recognized at a Town Council meeting.
How do you apply?
Applications should be submitted in person, fax, e-mail, or by snail mail to the Town Manager's Office at 7501 E. Civic Circle, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. The fax # is 928-759-3125. The Town is now recruiting for 2010 classes. In order to maximize participant interaction and to address space restraints, class size is typically limited to roughly 30 participants. Applications for the Fall 2010 Class must be received by August 26, 2010. For further questions, contact Ryan Judy at 928-759-3104 or rjudy@pvaz.net.
Comments from past participants:
……This is a well planned program, informative and successful. Please continue to offer it to the community. I am encouraging others to attend.
……I come from a big metropolitan area where political corruption was the norm, it was gratifying to see the comradery within the town and its agencies.
……Thank you for putting these classes together. It helps citizens see that you care when you listen and respond. People want to know that someone cares.
……Very informative all around. I have been very impressed with the quality of City Personnel and their enthusiasm and interest in their positions and employer. Also, have been impressed with the efficiency level of every day operations.
……This class was much more than I anticipated. I feel much more understanding for our town and feel I can participate in different areas more.
……Educational, motivating. I plan to volunteer wherever I can do the most good.