Workshops & Training


Elected Officials Workshop sponsored by Maine Municipal Association – 4/26/23

Location: Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904
Time:  Registration: 4:00 pm-4:30 pm / Workshop: 4:30 pm-8:30 pm (light dinner provided)
Cost:  MMA Member: $70; Non-Member: $140
Presenters: Rebecca McMahon, Director of Legal Services, MMA; Susanne Pilgrim, Staff Attorney, MMA; Kate Dufour, Director of Advocacy & Communications, MMA

Who Should Attend:
This workshop is a “must” for newly elected and veteran officials-councilors & selectpersons-as well as a wonderful opportunity to learn key points of your new position while networking with officials from around the state. (Qualifies as Maine FOAA Training.)

Course Description:
A perfect opportunity for elected officials to take advantage of the expertise that the Maine Municipal Association has to offer, attain a better understanding of their role as public officials, and stay abreast of ever-changing local government responsibilities and issues.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What are our rights and duties as officials?

• Can we hold multiple offices?

• Which of our meetings are open to the public?

• Must we have an agenda and take minutes?

• What ordinances can we enact?

• What are our liabilities and immunities?

• What is a disqualifying conflict of interest?

Participants may find it helpful to have their Municipal Officers Manual available for reference during the workshop. The manuals are available to purchase online at https://ebiz.memun.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Store or by calling the MMA Publications department at (800) 452-8786. The manuals may also may be downloaded for free from MMA’s website (www.memun.org), under the Member Center.

 

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation notification must be provided in writing. Cancellations received before 4/19/23 will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Cancellations received after 4/19/23 will be charged 50% of the course fee. Any cancellation received the day of the event will be charged the full registration fee.

Please visit https://memun.org/Training-Resources/Workshops-Training/Cancellations to cancel your registration for an event. If you have any questions, please contact the Educational Services Office at (800) 452-8786 or (207) 623-8428.




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