October, 2012 – Wellington’s Residents Academy Program Takes You Inside Local Government

Wellington’s Residents Academy Program Takes You Inside Local Government

From speaking with Council to getting an up-close look at water management, adult Wellington residents can learn how their Village government works by attending Wellington’s Residents Academy! This interactive five-session program takes place at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard and begins during Florida City Government Week sponsored by the Florida League of Cities.

• Session One, “Get to Know the Departments,” is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17^th from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. At this session, residents will break into small groups for engaging discussions with various departments ranging from Strategic Planning to the Clerk’s Office.  
• Session Two, “Why We Serve Our Community,” takes place on Tuesday, October 23^rd from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wellington’s Council members will share their experiences as municipal leaders and explain why they decided to become public servants. Residents will be able to ask questions and will have the option of attending a Council meeting following this session at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Village Hall located at 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard.
• Session Three, “Who Keeps Us Safe” takes place on Wednesday, November 7^th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Participants will be treated to live demonstrations by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
• Session Four, “Recreation and Activities in Our Great Hometown,” is scheduled for Tuesday, November 13^th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and includes tours of Wellington’s parks facilities with an emphasis on the Wellington Amphitheater.
• Session Five, “Public Works,” takes place on Wednesday, November 28^th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and features demonstrations, an overview of Public Works operations, utilities, engineering, and water management.

Whether you’re considering entering the government arena or you’re simply interested in learning how decisions are made, Residents Academy will give you a better understanding of the inner workings of local government. Sign up for as many sessions as you like by contacting Kristina Ciuperger, Project Manager, at (561) 753-2585 or kristinac@wellingtonfl.gov. Preregistration is required and space is limited.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.