Registration for the Town of Queen Creek’s award-winning Citizen Leadership Institute (CLI) is open through Monday, Nov. 14. CLI is designed to engage residents through informative sessions that provide an in-depth look at Town programs, planning and initiatives. The program provides an avenue for residents to get involved and assist those interested in serving as local leaders on a board or commission. CLI is free, and open to anyone who lives or works in the Queen Creek area, however most Town committees require residency within Town limits.

Held on Tuesday evenings, the Leadership Institute consists of 10 sessions where participants learn about local issues and how the local government works. Sessions include guest speakers, tours of various Town facilities and a group project. Participants get to know their elected officials, staff department heads and local leaders from other organizations. The topics include local government, planning and zoning, economic development, transportation, public infrastructure, parks and recreation, public safety, municipal budgeting, and more (video).

Sessions will begin on Jan. 10, 2023 and will be held through the spring. For more information and to view the full schedule, please visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/CitizenLeadership.

In order to graduate, participants must attend seven of the 10 sessions, one Town Council meeting and one commission or committee meeting, participate in one class project and one volunteer activity. Graduation will be held during a Queen Creek Town Council meeting.

Registration closes on Monday, Nov. 14. Applicants will be contacted in mid-November with additional information. There is no cost to participate in the institute.

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