Leadership for Elected Officials

This event qualifies for .2 CEUs

This event qualifies for 2 CPEs

This event qualifies for TBD ICMA

Objectives

»»Understand the roles and responsibilities of elected versus appointed officials

»»Become acquainted with the different structures of local government, including the origins and scope of statutory authority

»»Learn about the mandatory functions and statutory obligations of local government

»»Address public policy decision-making as it relates to operations of the organization and expectations of the public

Description

This workshop is designed for elected officials and those considering a future position in civic leadership. Topics covered include municipal forms of government, ethics, effective governance, and the basic role and responsibilities of elected officials in local government.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Mary McKittrick, MPA, has been the City Administrator for the City of Geneva, Illinois, since 2008. Prior to that, she served as Assistant City Administrator beginning in 1999. She began her career in local government as an elected official, having been elected as a Village Trustee in the Village of Oswego. She served a full four-year term, half of a subsequent term, and was then appointed as the Village�s first Administrator. Mary is an active member of the Metro West Council of Government serving as its Legislative Chairman since the organization�s inception in 2004 as well as a member of its Strategic Planning Committee. She has spoken on numerous topics including human resources in the public sector, strategic planning, civic engagement, and leadership. She earned a BS in Political Science and an MPA in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association