“Future readiness” in any organization requires a resilient workforce that can sustain its engagement over time and in difficult situations. Deciding where to invest time, effort, and other resources to support engagement can seem difficult and even overwhelming. This presentation will provide evidence- and experience-based guidance you can use to protect and promote employee health, safety, and well-being and the overall Total Organizational Health of any organization.

Gain an overview of the grant funding process with an emphasis on the essential components of a grant proposal package and how to craft a quality grant proposal that aligns with the funder’s strategic funding priorities. The session will also include how to identify available grant opportunities from federal, state and foundation grant sources. CMFO CPE: 2.0 hours

Start the new year with key updates on utility board regulation from the Comptroller’s Office. This session is for water/wastewater utility board members and anyone responsible for managing compliance. Utility Training: 1.0 hour

This class is a broad overview of government.  Beginning with a brief introduction to federal, state, and municipal government, this class outlines the structure and sources of power at each level.  Most of this class focuses on the municipal government and its relationship with the state.  The responsibilities and fiduciary duty of a municipal finance officer are discussed as well.

Cost: $185 (will be invoiced to the city) Register to attend Elected Officials Academy: Municipal Foundations. This program may be delivered virtually or in-person. This program familiarizes municipal elected officials with foundational aspects of municipal governance. Topics cover foundations and structure of municipal government, charters and codes, ethics, open meetings, public records, effective meetings, and municipal finance. Virtual program: The virtual program is divided into three sessions. Completion of all three sessions is required to receive a certificate of completion. Registration in this event automatically registers users into all three sessions. This event is delivered virtually on Zoom. The virtual program is offered annually each winter.  In-person program: The in-person program may be offered in one day and provides 7.5 hours of training credit. Participants must attend the entirety of the program to receive a certificate of completion. The in-person program is offered annually in participation with the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference as a pre-conference session.   For dates and other information visit the website:  https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/elected-officials-academy

This class is a broad overview of government.  Beginning with a brief introduction to federal, state, and municipal government, this class outlines the structure and sources of power at each level.  Most of this class focuses on the municipal government and its relationship with the state.  The responsibilities and fiduciary duty of a municipal finance officer are discussed as well.