Mayors and Council Members Academy
Jan. 22-24 in Sacramento or Jan. 29-31 in Garden Grove, 2025
Whether you’re a new mayor or city council member, or you’ve been serving your community for years, this academy is for you. The academy covers the legal, financial, and practical fundamentals to your job as an elected city official. Just as vital, you’ll have opportunities to foster relationships with your peers. Sessions also include an update on key legislative issues and an overview of your Cal Cities services.
Save the date for the next academies on Jan. 22-24 at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento, and Jan. 29-31, 2025 at the Delta Hotel in Garden Grove.
For questions, please contact event program manager, Kayla Boutros.
Please see our event and meeting policies.
Academy Information
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View the 2024 Mayors and Council Members program here.
2024 Academy Session Materials
- Resource Guide
- Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Officials (AB 1661)
- Social Media Digital Communications And Civic Engagement
- Your Legal Powers and Obligations
- Policy Role in Land Use Planning
- Understanding Public Service Ethics Laws and Principles: AB 1234 Training
- Your Cal Cities and How to Use It
- Developing an Effective City Council and Manager Team - Key to Good Governance and City Success
- Effective Advocacy and Key City Issues
Previous Academy Session Materials
2023 Session Materials
- Resource Guide
- Developing an Effective Council and City Manager Team The Key to Good Governance and City Success
- Effective Advocacy and Key City Issues
- Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Officials (AB 1661)
- Policy Role in Land Use Planning
- Social Media Digital Communications and Civic Engagement
- Understanding Public Service Ethics Laws & Principles AB 1234 Training
- Your Cal Cities and How to Use it
- Your Legal Powers and Obligations
2022 Session Materials
- New Mayors and Council Members Academy Resource Guide
- Cal Cities Annual Report 2021
- Developing an Effective City Council and City Manager Team: Key to Good Governance and City Success
- Effective Advocacy and Key City Issues
- Policy Role in Land Use Planning
- Social Media, Digital Communications, and Civic Engagement
- Your Legal Powers and Obligations; Open Government and Conflicts of Interest