[GPSCC-chat] class and applications for county boards

[Jim Doyle]

This message came to me via my county supervisor's (Yeager) newsletter.
It is an opportunity to prepare to get an appointment to a county advisory
board of some sort.
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NEW CLASS TEACHES RESIDENTS ABOUT COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Counties play a critical role in the lives of residents, yet they are 
the least
known and understood level of government. Applications are now available
for the newly established SCC GOV 101 ACADEMY, a 10-week program
to provide a comprehensive overview of County government. The class looks
at the County’s role and responsibilities, as well as the programs and 
services it offers.

The Academy will hold its first session on February 28. Applications 
will be
accepted until February 10. Seven seats for the class will be available 
in each of the
five Supervisorial Districts. Most sessions will occur on Tuesday 
evenings from
6 to 9 p.m. One half-day session will take place on a Saturday. The 
graduation
ceremony is planned for the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 1 at 
11:30 a.m.

The goals of the program are to:
• raise public awareness of County roles and services;
• promote engagement and understanding of the County;
• encourage participation in advisory commissions and volunteer 
opportunities; and
• contribute to creating a more informed public.

The course will feature an interactive curriculum. Participants will 
also have a
chance to visit several facilities and see first-hand how their tax 
dollars are spent.

Applications are available on the County’s website at 
www.sccgov.org/sccgov101 <http://www.sccgov.org/sccgov101>.
There is a $30 materials fee, which can be waived in cases of financial 
hardship.
For more information or to obtain an application, contact the Office of 
Public Affairs at
SCCPublicAffairs at ceo.sccgov.org <mailto:SCCPublicAffairs at ceo.sccgov.org> 
or call
(408) 299-5151.
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