MTAS provides training for municipal elected officials through our signature Elected Officials Academy and the Elected Officials Special Topic Series.

The Elected Officials Academy (EOA) includes two programs: Municipal Foundations and Municipal Operations.

Municipal Foundations familiarizes municipal elected officials with foundational aspects of municipal governance. Topics include foundations and structure of municipal government; charters, codes, and local legislative acts; ethics, public records, and open meetings; effective meetings; and municipal finance.

Municipal Operations provides an overview of the responsibilities and oversight of the municipal elected board related to operational functions in municipalities. Topics include human resources, public works, fire services, and police services.

The Elected Officials Special Topic Series provides quarterly, free training sessions on Zoom. New sessions are announced as they are confirmed.

Click on the following link to view the Newly Elected Official's Guide to Taking Office. We address some common questions of when and how you take office, who may administer your oath, and what information should be included the oath of office in this document. 

Elected Officials Academy

The Municipal Foundations and Municipal Operations programs are offered as in-person sessions in partnership with the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference. 

Do you have questions or need registration assistance? Contact Doug Brown, (865) 974-9140.

Registered participants will receive an email with program details at least three days before the date of their registered program.

Elected Officials Special Topic Series

The Elected Officials Special Topics Series is offered especially for municipal elected officials. These free, virtual sessions will highlight relevant topics to support elected officials in their leadership of Tennessee municipalities. Although this series is designed with elected officials in mind, city staff are welcome to register if seats are available.

New sessions are announced as they are confirmed.

Do you have questions or need registration assistance? Contact Doug Brown, (865) 974-9140.

EOA Program Contacts

Registration: Doug Brown, Training Coordinator, (865) 974-9140.

Program Lead: Del Sable, Training and Development Consultant, (615) 647-0764.