Marion County, Florida issued the following announcement on January 18.
Register now for Marion County Citizens Academy!
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to claim their seat in the 2022 Citizens Academy. This free, behind-the-scenes look into county government programs and services provides participants with knowledge, understanding, and hands-on experiences relating to keeping the fifth-largest of county in Florida running smoothly.
Marion County’s Citizens Academy is a free, 12-week program that touches upon every facet of county government. Registration is open until Jan. 31, with sessions beginning March 10. County Commission Chairman Carl Zalak, III describes the program as “an opportunity to hear from directly from elected officials, county leadership, and the staff that help Marion County government provide residents and visitors with a great place to live, work, and play.”
Participants learn the ins and outs of day-to-day operations within county departments through presentations by subject matter experts, live demonstrations, question and answer sessions, and onsite educational discussions. County departments highlighted during this annual program include the Dunnellon Airport, Fire Rescue, 911 Management, Animal Services, Veterans Services, Facilities Management, Utilities, Fleet Management, and more!
Participants must be residents of Marion County and at least 18 years of age. A minimum of nine sessions is required for successful completed of this program. Space is limited and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Bobbi Perez, Director of Public Relations, indicated, “This is a unique opportunity for our residents to gain first-hand knowledge of their local government operates. County government touches us all, and this program provides a chance to ask questions and experience what goes on everyday within our organization.”
Register online today for this exciting opportunity at marionfl.org/citizensacademy or by contacting county administration at 352-438-2300.
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