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2020 CITIZENS ACADEMY POSTPONED
Sign up now for 2020 Birmingham Citizens Academy! City residents who are interested in increasing their knowledge about local government operations can apply now by going to the Citizens Academy Application. Applications are accepted on a first-come basis. The start date is April 21, 2020, with tentative dates below. This free, interactive 8-week program is open to Birmingham residents 18 years or older and is designed to provide a fun, informative learning experience for citizens who want to know how the City of Birmingham operates. Classes are offered on Tuesday nights from 6-8:30 p.m. and on some Thursday nights. If you would like to be contacted about future events in the city and get on a list to receive a notification of upcoming Citizens Academy plans, sign up at www.bit.ly/bhamnews.
| April 21 City Commission Room 205,Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin St. |
SESSION 1 The Structure and Roles of City GovernmentCommission, City Manager, & City Clerk |
| April 23 City Commission Room 205,Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin St. |
SESSION 2 The Building and Development ProcessEngineering and Building |
| April 28 City Commission Room 205,Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin |
SESSION 3 Building and DevelopmentThe Planning Process |
| April 30 Dept. of Public Services851 S. Eton, Birmingham |
SESSION 4 Parks and Public ServicesDepartment of Public Services |
| May 5 City Commission Room 205,Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin |
SESSION 5 Budgeting and FinanceFinance Department |
| May 7 556 W. Maple – Museum 6-7:15 pm300 W. Merrill – Library 7:15-8:30 |
SESSION 6 Birmingham Museum &Baldwin Public Library Services |
| May 12 Adams Fire Station572 S. Adams |
SESSION 7 Fire Department ServicesFire Department |
| May 14 Police DepartmentBirmingham City Hall, 151 Martin |
SESSION 8 Police Department ServicesPolice Department, City Hall Building |
| May 18 (please arrive at 7pm)City Commission Room 205,Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin | GRADUATION Night City Hall during City Commission Meeting |
(All dates subject to change)
For question, please contact James Gallagher at 248-530-1807 or jgallagher@bhamgov.org