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

Elected Officials Academy: Municipal Foundations (Winter Virtual Program)

When: January 21-23, 2025, from 5:30-8:00 Eastern/4:30-7:00 Central. 

1. Session 1: Foundations & Charters. Tuesday, January 21.
2. Session 2: Ethics, Open Meetings, and Public Records. Wednesday, January 22.
3. Session 3: Effective Meetings & Municipal Finance. Thursday, January 23.

Where: All sessions meet on Zoom.

Deadline for registration: Friday, January 17, 2025.

Approved: 7.5 hours Utility Board Training Credit.

Cost: $185.00 per person. Covers all three sessions.

Add Your Name to the Interest List

Both Municipal Foundations and Municipal Operations 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 Topic Series will return in 2025! Topics and dates will be posted through the year as they are confirmed. Sessions are scheduled quarterly and hosted on Zoom. 

EOA Program Contacts

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

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