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Citizens' University
We are currently accepting applications for Citizens' University which will be held in the Spring of 2010. Please read the general description of the University below. If you are interested in being a Citizens' University participant, download the application from the Montgomery Township website: www.montgomerytwp.org and return it to Stacy Crandell, Public Information Coordinator. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stacy by calling (215) 393-6900 or by email at scrandell@montgomerytwp.org. Deadline to sign-up is Thursday, January 7, 2010.
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- Citizens' University Application (1 page(s), 62 KB)
Citizens' University is scheduled every Tuesday for seven weeks in the fall. The program will run every Tuesday from January 12 - February 23, 2010. There will be two sessions, a daytime session and an evening session. The daytime session will take place from 10:30AM-Noon. The evening session will be held from 7PM-8:30PM. The Citizens' University classes will be held at the Township Building. Some sessions will be held at other Township facilities which may include the Public Works Department, Sewer Authority, and the Fire Station. We will accept 20 Montgomery Township residents as University participants. Participants must live within the limits of Montgomery Township. Participants may include any residents who are interested in learning about Township operations or have expressed opinions about Township services, operations or governing.
DESCRIPTION OF CITIZENS' UNIVERSITY
The Montgomery Township Citizens' University was developed to educate and inform residents about their local government departments, representatives, programs, and current community issues. The program was designed to create an environment that would support and encourage leadership, participation and responsibility by the Township's citizens. Citizens' University will help the Township develop and maintain an informed and diversified resource of community leadership through education and involvement.
The program is made up of a series of classes that offer background information on all aspects of the operation and management of the Township. The courses for residents are aimed at promoting an understanding and awareness of the Township's structure and services. Citizens' University explores the roles that citizens and the administration have in maintaining an effective municipal government.
Over a period of seven weeks, Citizens' University members meet on seven occasions and actively participate in a variety of tours, presentations and demonstrations. Highlights from the program may include:
- Interactive sessions by Township officials and representatives (Finance, Planning and Land Development, Business Tax Collector, Police Department, Fire Services, Emergency Services, Recreation, Public Works, Sewer Authority).
- Presentations and interactive demonstrations
- Walking and driving tours of Township facilities and public/private sites
- Open dialogue with Township Officials, staff and community/business leaders in order to offer participants an understanding of issues, opportunities and challenges facing the Township
The expected results of the program are strengthened neighborhoods and involved citizens for future boards, committees and commissions. The Township wants to develop, nurture and utilize leadership opportunities within its own community, while familiarizing residents with all aspects of government, business, education, and service industries. The Township hopes that Citizens' University participants will spread the word throughout the community about what Montgomery Township does and the value it delivers to citizens, businesses and visitors.
