A voluntary certification program open to elected officials in VML-member localities.

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Purpose

The Virginia Elected Officials Leadership Academy is a voluntary certification program open to elected officials in VML-member cities, towns and counties. The purpose is to encourage continuing education, promote excellence in local governance and recognize local elected officials who take advantage of training opportunities.

Format

The Virginia Elected Officials Leadership Academy uses existing opportunities such as conferences and seminars along with courses offered through universities to offer meaningful, informative and useful information on topics that will expand the knowledge and capabilities of local officials.

The Academy is:

• Voluntary
• Based on participation (not tests)
• Recognizes individual credits that participants accumulate
• Aimed at mayors, council members, board chairs and supervisors in VML-member localities.
  

Certification

Completion of the program leads to the attainment of a Certified Local Government Official (CLGO) designation as the first level of achievement and the Advanced Certified Local Government Official (ACLGO) as the second level.

Attainment of the CLGO requires a minimum of 40 credits; 75 credits are required for attainment of the ACLGO.

Educational Resources

Credits are awarded on an hour-by-hour basis for training attended.

Program	Credits
VML Annual Conference	up to 10
VML/VACo Legislative Day	2
Conference for Newly Elected Municipal Officials	up to 10
VML Mayors Institute	up to 10
VML Town Section meeting	2 credits
VML Insurance Program workshop	up to 6
National League of Cities conference	up to 10
VML Policy Committee meeting	2
VML Steering Committee meeting	2
Virginia Association of Counties / National Association of Counties conference	to be set
Ad hoc conference sponsored by VML, VACo, state government, planning district commissions, etc., as approved by VML	to be set
Leadership course offered through institutions of higher learning and other training opportunities as approved by VML	to be set

Enrollment

Complete the enrollment form to register for the Academy. Registration materials also will be available at VML functions. Individual participant records will be maintained by VML.

Details

There is no charge for participation in the Virginia Elected Officials Leadership Academy. Graduates will receive a certificate, lapel pin and recognition in Virginia Town & City. There are no plans for additional fees for courses offered by VML (other than the customary registration fees for these events).

Additional Information

Contact Kimberly Pollard, telephone 804/649-8471; fax 804/343-3758.