Civic and Government Leadership Academy (CGLA)
The
Civic and Government Leadership Academy (CGLA)
is a non-partisan
program whose mission is to inspire and to encourage local citizens
from all segments of the population to participate in civic affairs
for the purpose of facilitating positive change in our community and
promoting better government at the local level.
Two sessions have been held. The
first pilot session (2004) was held for seven consecutive
two-hour sessions on Tuesday evenings from February 17, 2004 through
March 30, 2004.
The second and most recent session
(2006) was held from April 4, 2006 - May 16, 2006.
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Objectives
Through educational programs and the development of leadership skills, the
Academy seeks to provide a more informed and responsible citizenry,
enhance participants' preparation for leadership opportunities, and
enable aspiring civic leaders to be more effective candidates and
officeholders. The Academy's programs are designed for citizens
interested in elected office, appointment to boards and commissions, or
individuals who simply wish to be better informed about their local
government.
Description
CGLA is an intensive seven-week evening program designed for future
community leaders. Sessions run for seven evenings (one a week) from 7-9
PM. Faculty are drawn from respected leaders in the community,
university professors and nationally known speakers. Any community
member interested in civic activism and governmental leadership in the
lower Eastern Shore of Maryland is invited to enroll in the program. By
developing leadership skills and training responsible officials, CGLA
serves not only those enrolled in the program, but the entire community
as well. Everyone residing in Maryland's Eastern Shore stands to gain
from this program.
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