Event Information

Due to the increased COVID-19 positivity rate and concerns for attendees' health and safety, this event will now be held virtually via Zoom. Individuals who previously registered for this event, when it was scheduled to be in-person, will automatically be registered for this virtual event. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

These workshops are provided as a free service to all newly elected officials in Connecticut.

The workshop sessions include presentations from recognized experts with lengthy experience covering three core local government subject areas:

• Fundamentals of Municipal Government
  • Presented by Matthew Knickerbocker (First Selectman, Town of Bethel)
• FOIA/Meetings/Ethics
  • Presented by Kari Olson (Partner, Murtha Cullina) & Joseph Szerejko (Associate, Murtha Cullina)
• Municipal Budgeting 101
  • Presented by Mike Walsh (Mayor, Town of East Hartford)

The subject matter is covered in three rotating sessions so that all attendees — new municipal CEOs, new Council members, and new Board of Finance members — receive tailored comprehensive training in each of these critical areas of municipal government.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND

• Learn the basics to get you started in municipal governance in Connecticut
• Receive the most current state budget information and its impact on your community
• Receive the current General Assembly Forecast
• Learn about unfunded state mandates and their impact on your town’s ability to provide services, fend off property tax increases, and stabilize your workforce
• Learn how CCM can help you and your municipality
• Receive credits toward becoming a Certified Connecticut Municipal Official (CCMO), CCM’s certification program for municipal officials and employees

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Mayors/First Selectmen
• Boards of Finance
• Local Legislators

QUESTIONS

Please contact CCM Training at ccmtraining@ccm-ct.org or call (203) 985-5108.

FINE PRINT

UPDATES & CHANGES: Last minute changes and updates, weather postponements, cancellations, etc. will be posted on this page
CANCELLATION POLICY: We understand your schedule may change. Please let us know if you have registered and can no longer attend.
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